2-635-101-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DX170/DX250
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• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
Welcome!
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about
30 minutes before operating the unit.
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Table of Contents
This System Can Play the Following
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord
Step 6: Turning off
Using Various Additional
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Enjoying the Sound of Other
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
Searching for a Particular Point on
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Setting the Display or Sound Track
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(When letters/numbers appear in
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About This Manual
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the system if they have the same or
similar names as those on the remote.
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-
DX170 and DAV-DX250. DAV-DX170 is the
model used for illustration purposes only. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, “DAV-DX170 only.”
• The Control Menu items may be different
depending on the area.
Format of
Disc logo
discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
Symbol
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
(JPEG files)
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo and “DVD-RW” logo are
trademarks.
Note about CDs
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3* audio tracks and
JPEG image files)
– audio CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
Example of discs that the
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
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• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• Super Audio CD
• DVD-RAMs
Note on PBC (Playback
Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
of playback depending on the disc type.
Also, the system cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
Disc type
You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it.
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs) addition to the video playback
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Play interactive software using
menu screens displayed on the
TV screen (PBC Playback), in
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they
are included on the disc.
About Multi Session CD
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format
cannot be played.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
Note on DualDisc
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
material on the other side.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback
on this product is not guaranteed.
ALL
DVD VIDEOs labeled
system.
will also play on this
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message [Playback prohibited by area
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
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Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be given even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
1
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
2
surround decoder and the DTS* Digital
Surround System.
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
DISPLAY
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
DISPLAY
, Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
1
Currently playing title number*
2
Currently playing chapter number*
1
Total number of titles*
Playback status
(N Playback, X
Pause,
2
Total number of chapters*
Control Menu items
x Stop, etc.)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
Type of disc being
played*
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
3
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
4
Playing time*
Selected item
OFF
OFF
DISC
Current setting
Options
TITLE
CHAPTER
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
REPEAT
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA CDs.
*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA
CDs.
*3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu
2 for DATA CDs.
*4Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press
DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
Selects the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 37)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY
LIST].
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.
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[PROGRAM] (page 33)
Selects the track to play in the order you want.
[SHUFFLE] (page 34)
Plays the track in random order.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album
repeatedly.
[A/V SYNC] (page 44)
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 59)
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
[SETUP] (page 70)
[QUICK] Setup (page 28)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
Selects the album to be played.
[FILE] (page 46)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track ([AUDIO]), JPEG image file ([IMAGE]) or both
([AUTO]) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up
in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
when you select any item except [OFF]
t
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Inserting Batteries into
the Remote
Getting Started
Unpacking
You can control the system using the supplied
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to
the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the system.
Check that you have the following items:
• Speakers (5)
• Subwoofer (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2)
(16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2)
• Video Cord (1)
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Foot pads*
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)
* To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
face of the speakers.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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Hookup Overview
Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
Gray
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Color tube
Black
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Connecting the speakers
DAV-DX170
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Color label
Color label
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
AM
DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/SAT
VIDEO
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SURR
R
SURR
L
CENTER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
FM 75
MONITOR OUT
SPEAKER
Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Subwoofer
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DAV-DX250
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Bottom of the front
speaker
Bottom of the front
speaker
Center speaker
Color label
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
L
AM
DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/SAT
VIDEO
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SURR
R
SURR
L
CENTER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
FM 75
MONITOR OUT
SPEAKER
Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
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• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
To connect the speaker cords
Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the
speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation.
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After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 76.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
Installing the speakers on the wall
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.
Hole on the back of
5
4.6 mm
4 mm ( / inch)
32
the speaker
3
( / inch)
16
25 mm (1 inch)
10 mm
13
(
/
inch)
32
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).
5 to 7 mm
7
9
( / to
/
inch)
32
32
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.
Hole on the back of
the speaker
4.6 mm
3
( / inch)
16
10 mm
13
(
/
inch)
32
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Note
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Note
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
A
B
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
System
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
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Step 3: TV Hookup
First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.
With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system
speakers.
Connecting the video cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order
from A (standard) to C (component).
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
R
P
B
P
L
AM
DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/SAT
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SURR
R
SURR
L
CENTER
WOOFER
COAL
FM
MONITOR UT
SPEAKER
To
S VIDEO
To VIDEO
A
B
C
S
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV
TV with S VIDEO IN jack
TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jacks
Connect the video cord.
Yellow
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your
TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
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C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).
Green
Blue
Red
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.
Does your TV accept progressive signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
FUNCTION
PROGRESSIVE
“P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive
signals.
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”
Press PROGRESSIVE.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
INTERLACE
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and
selects the appropriate conversion method.
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Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions is not met.
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions is not met.
x INTERLACE
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).
About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.
Note
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.
Connecting the audio cords
Outputs TV sound through the speakers of this system.
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TV
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT
(AUDIO IN)
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
UDIO IN
R
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
L
AM
DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/SAT
VIDEO
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SURR
R
SURR
L
CENTER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
FM 75
MONITOR OUT
SPEAKER
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN)
jacks of this system
Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). When
connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Note
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jacks distorts the sound,
• If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system.
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks, other components, such as a VCR, cannot be
connected.
Tip
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby
• When you select the “NIGHT” sound field (page 54), the sound is output from the front speakers only.
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Step 4: Other Component Hookup
You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another
component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV.
Note
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 21), you cannot connect other components to the
system.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
VCR, digital satellite receiver,
or PlayStation 2, etc.
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT
(AUDIO IN)
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)
AUDIO IN
R
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
L
AM
DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO/SAT
VIDEO
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
SURR
R
SURR
L
CENTER
WOOFER
COAXIAL
FM 75
MONITOR OUT
SPEAKER
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO/SAT
(AUDIO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not
supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks
on the components.
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Note
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jacks distorts the sound,
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Tip
• When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function
by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” (When you select “ATT ON,” “SAT” appears in
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Step 5: Connecting the AC
Power Cord (Mains Lead)
Step 6: Turning off the
Demonstration
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains),
connect the speakers to the system (page 14).
"/1
"/1
AMP MENU
X/x/c
ENTER
"/1
After connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), the demonstration appears in the front
panel display. When you press "/1 on the
remote, the demonstration turns off.
Note
To turn on the system
• When you press "/1on the system, the demonstration
does not turn off.
Press "/1.
• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,
then press "/1 on the remote.
To turn off the system
Press "/1. The system enters standby 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.
Setting the demonstration
mode on/off
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”
appears in the front panel display, then
press ENTER or c.
3
Press X/x to select the setting.
• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode
off.
• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode
on.
4
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
Step 7: Performing the
Quick Setup
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
system.
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to
the previous adjustment, press ..
"/1
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
Note
• The selectable language is different depending
on the area.
CLEAR
Press ENTER.
X/x
ENTER
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
./>
SCREEN SETUP
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
OFF
1
2
Turn on the TV.
Press [/1.
Note
FULL
• Disconnect the headphone when you perform
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after
8 with the headphone connected.
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 72)
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, display the Quick
Setup and perform again (page 29).
8
9
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
distance appears.
Note
• When you press CLEAR in message, the
message disappears. When you need to perform
the Quick Setup, see “To recall the Quick Setup
Press X/x to select the front speaker
distance from the listening position,
then press ENTER.
You can set from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (4 to 23
ft).
4
Press ENTER without inserting a disc.
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Note
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
To recall the Quick Setup display
OFF
3.0m
3.0m
3.0m
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
10
11
12
Press X/x to select the center speaker
distance from the listening position,
then press ENTER.
2
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
[SETUP],
The options for [SETUP] appear.
You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23
ft).
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
:
:
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
OFF
3.0m
3.0m
3.0m
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
3
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
ENTER.
Note
The Quick Setup display appears.
• The setting range changes depending on the
front speaker setting.
Press X/x to select the surround
speaker distance from the listening
position.
You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23
ft).
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
OFF
3.0m
3.0m
3.0m
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
Note
• The setting range changes depending on the
front speaker setting.
Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DISPLAY in any Step.
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If color irregularity is observed
again...
Speaker Setup
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.
Positioning the speakers
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the
volume on the system.
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
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B)
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening
position.
Place speakers as illustrated below.
Note
• Do not place the center and surround speakers farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
If you encounter color irregularity
on a nearby TV screen
The front and center speakers and the subwoofer
are magnetically shielded to allow it to be
installed near a TV set. However, color
irregularities may still be observed on certain
types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are
not magnetically shielded, we recommend that
you place the surround speakers slightly further
away from TV set.
If color irregularity is observed...
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again
after 15 to 30 minutes.
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When no disc is in the disc tray you
selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next
Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.
Playing Discs
5
6
Press A.
Playing Discs
Load a disc.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
FUNCTION
"/1
DISC 1-5
A H
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
Disc tray
Adjust the
volume
Connect
headphone
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is
not loaded with a disc) and A and load the
disc.
"/1
FUNCTION
DISC SKIP
REPEAT
Note
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• Do not place more than two discs on the tray.
ALBUM –/+
MUTING
7
Press H.
X/x/c
ENTER
The system starts playback (continuous
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
VOLUME +/–
DISPLAY
/
./>
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP
on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system.
Adjust the volume on the system.
H
x
X
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc.
Tip
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:
– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being
played back.
– off: there is no disc.
1
2
Turn on your TV.
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not
selected.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is
inserted.
3
Press "/1.
• Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV
screen. You can play the disc interactively by
following the instructions on the menu. (DVD:
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
4
Press DISC 1-5.
Press the button of the disc number you
want.
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• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
To save the power in standby
mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel
standby mode, press "/1 once.
About DVD 5-DISC changer
Additional operations
Sub Tray
Stocker
To
Press
DISC 1
DISC 2
Stop
x
Disc
DISC 3
Pause
X
DISC 4
DISC 5
Resume play after pause
X or H
Main Tray
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
> (except for JPEG)
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, or scene
. (except for JPEG)
Playing unit
Mute the sound
MUTING. To cancel
muting, press it again
or VOLUME + to
adjust the sound
volume.
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.
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP
another disc
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the
system.
Note
Stop play and remove the
desired disc
DISC 1-5 and A on the
system.
• 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.
1
Replay the previous scene*
(instant
replay) during
playback.
Briefly fast forward the
current scene*
(instant
advance) during
playback.
2
Resuming playback from the
point where you stopped the
disc (Resume Play)
Go to the next or previous ALBUM + or – during
3
album*
playback.
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.
*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.
*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs
only.
*3DATA CDs only.
Note
• If there is no disc in the system, “NO DISC” appears
in the front panel display.
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
Tip
“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.
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want
to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to
watch.
2
Press H.
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The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
Note
(VIDEO CD, CD only)
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION.
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on
the disc to create your own program. You can
program up to 99 tracks.
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
when:
Note
– you change the play mode.
• You can program the track on the current disc only.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA CDs,
the system remembers the resume playback point for
the current disc.
1
Press
DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
[PROGRAM], then press ENTER.
The resume point is cleared when:
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
– you eject the disc.
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD only).
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.
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T
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
• This function may not work with some discs.
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,
then press H.
3
Press X/x to select [SET t], then
press ENTER.
To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
(Multi-disc Resume)
[TRACK] is displayed when you play a
VIDEO CD or CD.
PROGRAM
0:00:00
T
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
– –
– –
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
This system stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback
the next time you insert the same disc. If you
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,
the resume playback point for the first disc is
deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Total time of the
programmed tracks
Tracks recorded
on a disc
4
Press c.
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).
Note
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]
disc such as DVD-RW, the system may playback
other recorded discs from the same resume point. To
play from the beginning, press xtwice and then press
H.
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want to delete the track from the program,
press CLEAR.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
0:00:00
T
– –
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then
press ENTER.
1. TRACK
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
To cancel all of the tracks in the
programmed order
5
Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track [02].
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
press ENTER.
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
3 Press ENTER.
Tip
Selected track
• You can perform Shuffle Play or Repeat Play of
programmed tracks. During Program Play, follow the
0:15:30
T
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
0 2
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Note
• All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into
Program Repeat when you set to program play mode.
You can only program the contents of the current
disc.
Total time of the programmed tracks
• When you change the disc by pressing DISC SKIP or
DISC 1-5, programmed tracks are canceled.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat steps 4
to 5.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
(VIDEO CD, CD only)
Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play starts.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different
playing order.
To return to normal play
Note
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2. To play
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3
and press ENTER.
• You can shuffle the track on the current disc only.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
To turn off the Control Menu
The Control Menu appears.
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
[SHUFFLE],
To change or cancel a program
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
2 Select the program number of the track you
want to change or cancel using X/x. If you
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CD
T
T
OFF
OFF
TRACK
OFF
OFF
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
TRACK
3
4
Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
3
Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
The default setting is underlined.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
x When Program Play is activated
• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program
Play.
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on
the current disc. (When playing a DVD-
RW in VR mode, [ONE DISC] repeats all
of the titles of the selected type.)
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a
disc.
Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2.
• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press
Menu is turned off.
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on
the current disc.
Tip
• You can set Shuffle Play while the system is stopped.
After selecting the [SHUFFLE] option, press H.
Shuffle Play starts.
• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
Note
xWhen playing a DATA CD
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on
the current disc.
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)
You can play all of the titles, tracks or albums on
a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
4
Press ENTER.
The item is selected.
To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or
select [OFF] in Step 2.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
[REPEAT],
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
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Tip
Using the DVD’s Menu
• You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped.
After selecting the [REPEAT] option, press H.
Repeat Play starts.
• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status by
pressing REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT,
the [REPEAT] option changes.
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 TOP MENU.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using MENU.
Note
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When playing a DATA CD which contains MP3
audio track and JPEG image files, and their playing
time are not the same, the audio sound will not match
the image.
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE
Number
buttons
TOP
MENU
MENU
C/X/x/c
ENTER
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
Press ENTER.
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Selecting [ORIGINAL] or
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can
select the type of title to be played.
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.
Number
buttons
X/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
ENTER
1
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
PLAY LIST], then press ENTER.
[ORIGINAL/
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.
The menu for your selection appears.
Select the item number you want by the
number buttons.
(
)
1
T
4 4
(
)
3
2 8
DVD-RW
1 : 3 0 : 5 0
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
3
4
Press ENTER.
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.
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created
from [ORIGINAL] for editing.
• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally
recorded.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
Note
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not
appear in Step 1.
Press ENTER.
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• 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.
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
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.
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the system can
play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs
must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level
1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the system to
recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play
discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
About the multi-session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the system will also
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in
audio CD format or video CD format are
recorded in the first session, only the first
session will be played back.
Note
• The system may not be able to play some DATA CDs
created in the Packet Write format. In this case, you
cannot view the JPEG images recorded.
MP3 audio track or JPEG
image file that the system can
play
The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
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* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
currently selected album take priority over the
next album in the same tree. (Example: C
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 40), the album names are
arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album E) do not appear in the list.
Note
• The system will play any data with the
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The system does not conform to audio in
MP3PRO format.
Tip
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in
a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as
follows:
Note
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the
illustration.
xStructure of disc contents
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
• The playback order above may not be applicable if
there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in each
album.
ROOT
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums (the
system will count just albums, including albums that
do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files). The system will not play any albums beyond
the 200th album.
• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following album or jump to other
album.
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
Album
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the
numbered tracks (or files) are played
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-
albums/tracks (or files) contained within a
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MP3 Audio Track and
JPEG Image Files
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G
R & B
J A Z Z
C L A S S I C
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played on this system.
2
Press X/x to select the album you want
and press H.
The system starts playing the selected
album.
To stop playback
PICTURE
NAVI
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3
audio track
MENU
Press ./>. Note that you can select the
next album by continuing to press > after the
last track on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing ..
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
C/X/x/c
ENTER
H
x
To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
Tip
Press C/c when the Control Menu is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C. To
return to the previous album, select the album
from the album list.
• You can view the disc information while playing
• You can select Repeat Play while playing MP3 audio
Selecting an album
To turn off the display
1
Load a DATA CD.
Press MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears. When an album is being
played, its title is shaded.
Selecting an MP3 audio track
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing MENU.
1
Load a DATA CD.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played, its
title is shaded.
2
Press X/x to select an album and press
ENTER.
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The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
1
2
3
4
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G
5
6
7
8
(
)
1
2 5 6
W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y
M Y R O M A N C E
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
M I L E S T O N E S
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E
A U T U M L E A V E S
A L L B L U E S
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...
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3
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you
want to view and press ENTER.
3
Press X/x to select a track and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing. You can
turn the track list off by pressing MENU.
Pressing MENU again will display the
album list.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous MP3
audio track
To play the next or previous JPEG
image file
Press ./>. Note that you can select the
next album by continuing to press > after the
last track on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing ..
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
Press C/c when the Control Menu is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C. To
return to the previous album, select the album
from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To rotate a JPEG image
To turn off the display
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise
by 90 degrees.
Press MENU.
Selecting a JPEG image file
Example of when you press X once:
1
Load a DATA CD.
Rotating direction
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played, its
title is shaded.
2
Press X/x to select an album and press
PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
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Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Playing Audio Tracks and
Images as a Slide Show
with Sound
Note
• Nothing happens when you press C while playing the
first image file of the album.
• If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image,
the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is canceled.
• The slide show stops when you press X/x.
To stop playback
You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same
album on a DATA CD. When you play back the
DATA CD, select [AUTO] mode as explained
below.
Press x.
Tip
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
screen. To display the additional image files, select
the bottom image and press x. To return to the
previous image, select the top image and press X.
• You can also change the slide show duration
image file.
MENU
X/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
H
1
2
Load a DATA CD.
Press
DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press X/x to select
(MP3, JPEG)], then press ENTER.
[MODE
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
appear.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DATA CD MP3
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
AUTO
AUTO
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)
4
Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
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• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
• [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album
as a slide show.
• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG
image files as a slide show.
Specifying the slide show
duration
(JPEG only)
5
6
Press MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
When you play JPEG image files using slide
show, you can specify the duration for slides to
appear on the screen.
Press X/x to select the album you want
and press H.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY twice.
The system starts playing the selected
album.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing MENU repeatedly.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
Press X/x to select
[INTERVAL], then press ENTER.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
Tip
• You can also change the slide show duration
image files.
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DATA CD JPEG
10 / 29 / 2 004
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW1
SLOW2
• If you want to play a slide show to the same audio
track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 35).
• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single
album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE
(JPEG)], the system can recognize up to 600 MP3 and
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected
mode.
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
The default setting is underlined.
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6
to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million
pixels or more will lengthen the duration.)
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than
[NORMAL].
• [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than
[NORMAL].
• [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than
[SLOW1].
Note
• You cannot playback JPEG files and MP3 tracks at
the same time if they are not contained in the same
album.
• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is
longer than the MP3 audio track, the image slide
show continues without sound.
• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the JPEG
image file’s playback duration, the audio track
continues with no slide show.
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in the DATA CD, the [No audio data] and [No
image data] messages appear on the screen.
• If you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE
(JPEG)] on a disc that contains MP3 tracks only or
[AUDIO (MP3)] on a disc that contains JPEG files
only, you may not able to change the [MODE (MP3,
JPEG)] setting.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
Note
• Some JPEG files may take longer to display than
others, which may make the duration seems longer
that the option you selected. Especially progressive
JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO
(MP3)] is selected.
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Selecting an effect for image
files in the slide show
(JPEG only)
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slide show.
(A/V SYNC)
1
2
Press
DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the screen, you can adjust the delay between the
picture and sound.
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
[EFFECT],
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
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DATA CD JPEG
1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4
MODE1
MODE1
MODE2
MODE3
MODE4
MODE5
OFF
X/x
ENTER
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
DISPLAY
The default setting is underlined.
• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from
left to right of the screen.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
SYNC], then press ENTER.
[A/V
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from
the center of the screen.
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle
through the effects.
(
3
)
1
T
4 4
(
)
2 8
1 : 3 0 : 5 0
DVD-RW
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the
previous image.
OFF
OFF
ON
• [OFF]: Turns off this function.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
3
Press X/x to select the setting.
• [OFF]: does not adjust.
• [ON]: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.
Note
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not
be effective.
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Playback direction
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)
Opposite direction
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)
The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about
twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m”
playback speed is faster than the “2M”/
“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed
is faster than “1M”/“1m.”
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
(DVD, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only)
/
SLOW
m/M
/
Press
pause mode. To return to the normal playback
speed, press H. Each time you press m or
during Slow-motion Play, the playback
m or M
when the system is in
H
X
M
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
Note
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations described.
Playback direction
2
y 1
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)
y 1
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward
or fast reverse (Scan)
(except for JPEG)
2
The “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower
than “1 ”/“1 .”
Press
m or M
while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press H to
return to normal speed. Each time you press
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(except for CD and JPEG)
m or M
during scan, the playback speed
changes. With each press the indication changes
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
When the system is in the pause mode, press
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
(step) to go to the preceding frame
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to
normal playback, press H.
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Note
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in
VR mode.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD by
track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can
select the desired one by entering its number. Or,
you can search for a scene using the time code.
Number
buttons
CLEAR
X/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
1
2
Press
DISPLAY. (When playing a
DATA CD with JPEG image files, press
DISPLAY twice.)
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select the search method.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
[TITLE]
[CHAPTER]
[TIME/TEXT]
Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super
VCD without PBC Playback
[TRACK]
[INDEX]
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x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super
VCD with PBC Playback
5
Press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
[SCENE]
x When playing a CD
To search for a scene using the
time code (DVD VIDEO only)
[TRACK]
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio)
1 In Step 2, select
[TIME/TEXT].
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)
is selected.
[ALBUM]
[TRACK]
2 Press ENTER.
x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].
[ALBUM]
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
[FILE]
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,
just enter [2:10:20].
Example: when you select
[CHAPTER]
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.
Tip
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or
track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and
ENTER.
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Note
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using
the time code.
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
Selected row
3
4
Press ENTER.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to search
for.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
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Searching by Scene
(Picture Navigation)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and
find the desired scene quickly.
4
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,
or track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
PICTURE
NAVI
To return to normal play during
setting
Press O RETURN or
DISPLAY.
Tip
C/X/x/c
ENTER
• If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is
displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the
previous scene, select the top scenes and press X.
DISPLAY
Note
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
The following display appears.
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only):
displays the first scene of each title.
• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO
only): displays the first scene of each
chapter.
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only): displays the first scene
of each track.
3
Press ENTER.
The first scene of each title, chapter, or
track appears as follows.
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When playing a DVD VIDEO or
DVD-RW
ViewingInformationAbout
the Disc
t Playing time and number of the current
title
r
Remaining time of the current title
r
Playing time and number of the current
chapter
r
DISPLAY
Remaining time of the current chapter
r
Disc name
r
Title and chapter
r
The display returns to the top image after
2 seconds.
DISPLAY
When playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions) or CD
Viewing the Playing Time and
Remaining Time in the Front
Panel Display
t Playing time of the current track
r
Remaining time of the current track
You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 using the
r
Playing time of the disc
r
Remaining time of the disc
Press DISPLAY.
r
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes as shown in the
charts.
Disc name
r
Track and index*
r
The display returns to the top image after
2 seconds.
* Except for CD.
When playing an MP3
t Playing time and current track number
r
Track (file) name
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Checking the Playing Time
and Remaining Time
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the
playing time is displayed.
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions,
the track number and the index number are displayed
after the Disc name.
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
You can also check the DVD text and MP3
folder name/file name recorded on the disc.
• You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu.
Note
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
• If the disc does not contain text, the Disc name or the
Track (file) name is displayed “NO TEXT.”
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.
• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will
appear in the front panel display instead.
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
The following display appears.
T
1:01:57
Time information
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only
and you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [AUTO] or
message appears on the front panel display.
• If you play a disc containing MP3 files only and you
set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE (JPEG)]
(page 42), the “NO IMAGE” message appears on the
front panel display.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Viewing the Station Name or
Frequency in the front panel
display
Remaining time of the current chapter
When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or
“TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency
using the front panel display.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• **:**
Press DISPLAY.
Playing time of the current scene
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as shown in the charts.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
1
t Station name*
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
r
2
Frequency*
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
1
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a
2
* Returns to the original display when several seconds
has elapsed.
Remaining time of the current disc
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* Appears when:
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio)
– playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs.
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
Checking the date
information
(JPEG only)
Note
• 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.
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image data.
Press
DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Checking the play information
of the Disc
(
(
)
1
1
8
)
2 0
DATA CD JPEG
01/ 01/ 2003
To check DVD/CD text
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded on the DVD/CD.
Date information
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.
If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT”
appears.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Tip
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].
MM: Month
DD: Day
YYYY: Year
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio)
text
Note
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the
name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate
(the amount of data per second of the current
audio) on your TV screen.
• If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
Bit rate*
T
17:30 128k
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
Album name
Track name
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When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. Refer to “Language Code
List” (page 88) to see which language the
code represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio
formats.
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
xWhen playing a DVD-RW
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc
are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or
DTS), you can change the audio format. If the
DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can also change the language.
With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, 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.
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 hear the
instruments from both speakers by selecting the
left channel.
Example:
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
• [2: MAIN]
• [2: SUB]
• [2: MAIN+SUB]
Note
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do
not appear when one audio stream is recorded on
the disc.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound
• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
AUDIO
• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
xWhen playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
1
2
Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
desired audio signal.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice
of language varies.
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• Surround (L)
Note
• Surround (R)
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track
2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you
select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural
Surround audio signals.
Checking the audio signal
format
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
(DVD only)
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio signal
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
shown below.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Surround (L/R)
:
3 / 2 .1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
1
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +
Center
LFE
LS
RS
Currently playing
program format
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
Surround
(Monaural)
Front (L/R)
:
2 / 1
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
L
R
S
Currently playing
program format
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each
channel is output from a separate speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
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Sound field
Display
Enjoying Surround Sound
by Using Sound Field
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL
HP VIRTUAL
HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH
STEREO
Automatic outputting of the
original sound
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.
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO
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.
SOUND
FIELD
Using only the front speaker
and subwoofer
C/c
x 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the
sound field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Press SOUND FIELD.
Each time you press SOUND FIELD repeatedly
until the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
You can also select the sound field by pressing
C/c.
All sound field
Outputting 2 channel sources
like CDs by 5.1channel
Sound field
Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. AUTO
AUTO
x Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to
front, center, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
Dolby Pro Logic
PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC
VIRTUAL MULTI
DIMENSION
V.M.DIM.
MULTI ST.
ROCK
MULTI ST.
ROCK
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
POP
POP
JAZZ
JAZZ
CLASSIC
NIGHT
CLASSIC
NIGHT
2 CHANNEL STEREO
2CH STEREO
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Outputting 2 channel sources
from the surround speakers
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are canceled and the multi channel source is output
directly.
x MULTI ST.
This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the
front speakers and surround speakers
simultaneously. The sound that is output from
the surround speakers is same as the sound that
is output from the front speakers.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are not effective.
Enjoying virtual surround
speakers
Tip
• When you select “MULTI ST.,” “LINK” lights up in
the front panel display.
xVIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION
Creates an array of virtual surround speaker
positions higher than the listener from a single
set of actual surround speakers.
This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°
angle of elevation. The effect differs according
to the [BEHIND] or [SIDE] setting of the
surround speakers (page 75).
Selecting a sound field for
music
x ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC
The each mode provided sound to suit the
source.
[BEHIND]
Enjoying the sound at low
volume
L
R
x NIGHT
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.
In this mode, the sound is output from the front
speakers only. When a 2 channel source is
played, this function is not effective.
SL
SR
[SIDE]
L
R
Enjoying the surround sound
by headphones
SL
SR
x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL
This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.
This mode is effective only when a multi
channel source is played.
x HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources
completely bypass the sound field processing.
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed
to two channels.
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
SL: Surround speaker (left)
SR: Surround speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
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To turn the surround effect off
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound
from All Speakers
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D.
AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front
panel display.
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all
speakers of this system.
For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21)
FUNCTION
SOUND
FIELD
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“VIDEO” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT
OFF”) or “SAT” (“ATTENUATE” setting
“ATT ON”) appears in the front panel
display.
For details on “ATTENUATE,” see page
66.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,”
“Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby
Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field.
Note
the sound is output from the front speakers only.
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Using the Sound Effect
DSGX
Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
Press DSGX.
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DSGX again.
Note
• When you connect headphones to the system, the
DSGX function does not work.
• Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function
may not be effective.
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Displaying the Subtitles
Using Various Additional Functions
Changing the Angles
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 a language you are
learning, for example, and turn on the subtitles
for better understanding.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle
language changes.
Press ANGLE during playback.
Note
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn
them off.
Note
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
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4
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
ENTER.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
PARENTAL CONTROL)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for
the desired disc.
• Custom Parental Control
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
You can set playback restrictions so that the
system will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Custom
Parental Control and Parental Control.
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press
ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
Number
buttons
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
C/X/x
ENTER
DISPLAY
xWhen you have already registered a
password
x
The display for entering the password
appears.
Preventing playback of
specific discs [CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL]
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
2
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
[Custom parental control is set.] appears
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
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3
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
ENTER.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
(
)
)
2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
ENTER.
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To play a disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then
press ENTER.
Control is set.
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]
display appears.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
PARENTAL CONTROL
ENTER
and press
.
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
The system is ready for playback.
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.
xWhen you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Limiting playback for children
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
PARENTAL CONTROL
(DVD only)
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]
function allows you to set a playback limitation
level.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
The Control Menu appears.
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PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
4: PG13
USA
OFF
USA
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
5
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press ENTER.
To turn off the Parental Control
function
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
1 Insert the disc and press H.
OTHERS
The display for entering your password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The system starts playback.
Tip
The area is selected.
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703”
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, replace the
disc in the system and press H. When the display for
entering your password appears, enter your new
password.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code in the table on page 62
using the number buttons.
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
ENTER.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
Note
PARENTAL CONTROL
• The Control Menu display will show different items
depending on the disc type.
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
8:
7: NC17
6:
5:
R
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level.
8
Press X/x to select the level you want,
then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
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To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Area Code
Standard
Code
Standard
Code
number
number
2044
2047
2046
2057
2070
2079
2090
2092
2115
2165
2174
2109
2248
2238
2254
2276
2304
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Malaysia
Mexico
2363
2362
If you make a mistake entering
your password
Press C before you press ENTER and input the
correct number.
Netherlands 2376
New
Zealand
2390
Norway
Pakistan
2379
2427
Canada
Chile
Philippines 2424
China
Portugal
Russia
2436
2489
2501
2149
2499
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
India
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland 2086
Indonesia
Italy
Thailand
2528
2184
United
Kingdom
Japan
Korea
Changing the password
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
ENTER.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
3
Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t],
then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
4
5
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
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You can select the TV channels by using the
number buttons.
To select the TV channels, press the number
buttons, then ENTER.
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote
Note
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
You can control your TV (SONY only) with the
supplied remote.
TV ?/1
TV/VIDEO
Number
buttons
ENTER
TV VOL +/–
TV CH –/+
TV
Controlling TVs with the
remote
To control the TV
You can control the TV by using following
buttons.
By pressing
TV [/1
You can
Turn the TV on or off.
TV/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
TV VOL +/–
while pressing
the TV button
Adjust the TV volume.
TV CH +/– while Select the TV channel.
pressing the TV
button
Number buttons Select the TV channel.
while pressing
the TV button
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TV’s input source
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function
TV/VIDEO
0
No input source
(Default)
1
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4
VIDEO5
VIDEO6
VIDEO7
VIDEO8
2
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your
SONY TV and this system, changes the system
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s
input source you set with one button push.
3
4
5
6
THEATRE
7
SYNC
TV/VIDEO
8
9*
COMPONENT 1
INPUT
Number
buttons
CLEAR*
COMPONENT 2
INPUT
ALBUM –* COMPONENT 3
INPUT
ALBUM –/+
TV CH +
CLEAR
ALBUM +* COMPONENT 4
INPUT
* Except for North American models.
Operating for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Preparing for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this
system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.
If this function does not work, change the
transmit time. The transmit time varies
depending on the TV.
Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering
the code for the TV’s input source
connected to this system (see the table)
using the number buttons.
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the
code for transmit time (see the table) using the
number buttons.
The TV’s input source is selected.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to
connect the system. For details, see the
instructions of your TV.
The transmit time from the remote is selected.
By pressing Number
Transmit time
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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Enjoying the Sound of
Other Components
• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function
may not work on some SONY TVs.)
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this
function may not work. Install the system near the
TV.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while entering the code.
AMP MENU
FUNCTION
X/x/c
ENTER
Selecting the connected
component
You can use a VCR or other components
connected to the VIDEO/SAT jacks on the rear
panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied
with the components for further information on
the operation.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”
or “SAT” appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of
the system changes in the following sequence.
When “ATTENUATE” is set to “ATT OFF.”
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t
VIDEO t DVD t ...
When “ATTENUATE” is set to “ATT ON.”
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t SAT
t DVD t …
For details on “ATTENUATE,” see page 66.
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Using a digital satellite
receiver or other components
with a high audio output level
Enjoying the Radio
Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/
SAT jacks on the rear panel. You can also
connect the components with a high audio
output level (including 2V r.m.s components,
such as MD, etc.) to the VIDEO/SAT jacks, and
perform the following to prevent distortion
occurring.
TUNER
MENU
FUNCTION
TUNER/
BAND
CLEAR
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“VIDEO” appears in the front panel
display.
C/X/x/c
ENTER
VOLUME +/–
PRESET
–/+
2
3
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front
TUNING –/+
panel display, then press ENTER or c.
4
Press X/x to select “ATT ON” in the
front panel display.
Presetting radio stations
The output level is changed.
When you select “ATT OFF” and press x,
this operation will be canceled.
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
5
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the
band you want appears in the front
panel display.
The AMP menu turns off.
The function name in the front panel
display changes to “SAT.”
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the
auto scanning starts.
Tip
• To return to the VIDEO function, select “ATT OFF”
at Step 4.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until
“MEMORY” appears in the front panel
display.
5
Press ENTER.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
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Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the
band changes between FM and AM.
3
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
6
7
Press X/x to select the preset number
you want.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Press ENTER.
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –
repeatedly.
The station is stored.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or –. Press x when you stop the automatic
tuning.
8
Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.
Tip
To change the preset number
• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that
“MONO” appears in the front panel display. There
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo
effect.
Restart from Step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Middle Eastern
model)
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas
(aerials).
The AM tuning interval can be set to either
10 kHz or 9 kHz.
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1on the system. While holding down
> (on the system), press "/1 on the system to
turn on the power. If you change the interval,
AM preset stations will be erased.
Naming preset stations
You can enter a name for preset stations. These
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the
system’s front panel display when a station is
selected.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.
Listening to the radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 66)).
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
or “AM” appears in the front panel
display.
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
or “AM” appears in the front panel
display.
The last station you received is tuned in.
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.
The last received station is tuned in.
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until “NAME
IN” appears in the front panel display.
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
continued
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6
Press ENTER.
Using the Sleep Timer
Create a name by using the cursor
buttons.
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.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be
input for a radio station name.
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.
SLEEP
To erase the character, press C/c
repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.
7
Press ENTER.
The station name is stored.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the front panel display.
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Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel Display
Returning to the Default
Settings
The brightness of the front panel display can be
set to either of 2 levels.
You can return the system parameters, such as
preset stations, to the default settings.
"/1
x
A
AMP MENU
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.
Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at
the same time.
X/x/c
ENTER
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the default settings are returned.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”
appears in the front panel display, then
press ENTER or c.
3
4
Press X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display.
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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3
4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments
The Setup Display appears.
Using the Setup Display
LANGUAGE SETUP
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things. For details on each Setup Display item,
Press X/x to select the setup item from
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then
press ENTER.
Note
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]
Selected item
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
ON
OFF
FULL
X/x
ENTER
Setup items
5
6
Select an item using X/x, then press
ENTER.
DISPLAY
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
1
2
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
SCREEN SETUP
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
[SETUP],
OFF
FULL
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Options
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
:
:
Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
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Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
ON
OFF
FULL
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
Selected setting
To reset all of the [SETUP]
settings
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.
2 Select [YES] using X/x.
LANGUAGE SETUP
You can also quit the process and return to
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
3 Press ENTER.
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a
few seconds to complete.
Note
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on
the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup
(page 28), press ENTER, to return to normal screen,
press CLEAR.
Switches the display language on the screen.
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
number buttons.
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
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[4:3 LETTER BOX]
[4:3 PAN SCAN]
Settings for the Display
[SCREEN SETUP]
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
[16:9]
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
ON
Note
OFF
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
FULL
x [SCREEN SAVER]
The screen saver image appears when you leave
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,
or when you play back a CD or DATA CD (MP3
audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver
will help prevent your display device from
x [TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
The default setting varies, depending on the
country model.
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
off the screen saver.
H to turn
[4:3 LETTER
BOX]
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
[ON]
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
[OFF]
[4:3 PAN SCAN]
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Automatically displays
the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.
x [BACKGROUND]
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD
or DATA CD (MP3 audio).
[16:9]
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
[JACKET
PICTURE]
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the jacket
picture is already recorded on the
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the
disc does not contain a jacket
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
appears.
[GRAPHICS]
A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
[BLUE]
The background color is blue.
The background color is black.
[BLACK]
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x[BLACK LEVEL]
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
[ON]
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
[OFF]
Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes
too white.
x[BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
You cannot select this and the setting is not
effective when the system outputs progressive
signal.
[OFF]
[ON]
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Raise the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes
too black.
x[4:3 OUTPUT]
This setting is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]
(page 72). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect
ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p)
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,
not the system.
Note
• This setting is effective only when “P AUTO
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using
[FULL]
Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.
[NORMAL]
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image.
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selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG
audio tracks in this order.
Custom Settings
[CUSTOM SETUP]
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback point can be stored in
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
[ON]
Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to 40 discs.
The default settings are underlined.
[OFF]
Does not store the resume settings
in memory. Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the
current disc in the system.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO
OFF
ON
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
AUDIO DRC:
STANDARD
x [AUDIO DRC] (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
[OFF]
No compression of dynamic
range.
[AUTO]
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.
[STANDARD]
Reproduces the sound track with
the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.
[MAX]
Compresses dynamic range at the
maximum.
[FRAME]
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
Note
• [AUDIO DRC] only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the sound track which contains the highest
number of channels priority when you play a
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
[OFF]
No priority given.
Priority given.
[AUTO]
Note
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
the disc, this function may not work.)
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
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Position diagram
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
for the size of the speakers you have connected
and their distance from your listening position.
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the
balance of the speakers to the same level.
90
A
A
45
B
B
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
20
The default settings are underlined.
[FRONT]
[YES]
Note
[CENTER]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center
speaker is used.
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the system.
[SURROUND]
[BEHIND]: Select thisif surround
speakers are located in section B.
[SIDE]: Select this if surround
speakers are located in section A.
[NONE]: Select this if no
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:
OFF
YES
YES
BEHIND
YES
surround speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER]
[YES]
To return to the default setting
when changing a setting
Note
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the [SIZE] setting does not return to the
default setting.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers,
subwoofer may be excessive.
x [DISTANCE]
x[SIZE]
The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup
(page 28), the settings is automatically
displayed.
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. Since
the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot
change them.
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[L]
0 dB
Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB
in 1 dB increments.
[R]
0 dB
Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB
in 1 dB increments.
[CENTER]
0 dB
(appears when you
set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the [SIZE]
setting.)
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB
in 1 dB increments.
1.0 - 7.0 m/
4 - 23 ft
0.0 - 7.0 m/
0 - 23 ft
[SUBWOOFER]
0 dB
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB
in 1 dB increments.
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
(This settings appear except when you set
[SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE]
setting.)
[FRONT]
3.0 m/10 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 (4 to 23 ft).
[L]
0 dB
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in
1 dB increments.
[CENTER]
3.0 m/10 ft*
(appears when
you set
[CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
Center speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to
7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).
[R]
0 dB
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in
1 dB increments.
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
[SURROUND]
3.0 m/10 ft*
(appears except
when you set
[SURROUND]
to [NONE] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
Surround speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to
7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or
press VOLUME +/– on the remote.
x [TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL
(SURROUND)].
default settings are changed.
[OFF]
[ON]
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
Note
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP]
items, the test tone is emitted from each
speaker in sequence.
• 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.
Adjusting the speaker level by
using the test tone
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
You can vary the level of front speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
The Control Menu appears.
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2
3
4
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
[SETUP],
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
Press X/x repeatedly to select
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER
or c.
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press ENTER or c.
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],
then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
7
From your listening position, adjust the
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
The test tone is emitted from only the
speaker which you are adjusting.
8
Press ENTER when you have finished
making adjustments.
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press ENTER.
10
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],
then press ENTER.
Note
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
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On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers farther away from the set.
Additional Information
Precautions
On placement
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
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.
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug
and do not block the ventilation holes.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
• Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
“DVD.”
2 Make sure that all discs are removed from
the system.
On operation
3 Press x and "/1 simultaneously.
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel
display after “STANDBY.”
• 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.
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
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.
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Notes about the Discs
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Power
The power is not turned on.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears
alternately in the front panel display.
Immediately unplug the AC power cord (mains
lead) and check the following items.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the
system?
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the AC power cord (mains lead)
again and turn on the system. If the cause of the
problem cannot be found even after checking all the
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Picture
There is no picture.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• The video connecting cords are not connected
securely.
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The system is not connected to the correct TV
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures from the system.
• You have set progressive format but your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In
this case, return the setting to interlace format (the
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set progressive format. In this
case, return the setting to interlace format (the
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD programs
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could affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your system
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
• 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.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center
speaker may be less noticeable.
Sound
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.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
Operation
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings
• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO” (page 54).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the front panel display.
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 (10 ft)
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
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.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the system.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO
The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inserted.
• Make sure the system is connected properly.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
• The region code on the DVD does not match the
system.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
• Moisture has condensed inside the system and
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc
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and leave the system turned on for about half an
hour.
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
Joliet.
Playback stops automatically.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that came with the disc.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then
on.
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 71).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet.
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in
Progressive JPEG.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
sound track.
• It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then
on.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file
starts playing simultaneously.
• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
The titles of album/track/file name are not
displayed correctly.
• The system can only display numbers and letters
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as
[*].
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when
playing a DATA CD.
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to
play is broken.
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
• Program play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has
been selected.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to
DCF.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
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The system does not work normally.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after
several minutes.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. In this
case, check the following table.
C:13:50
First 3
Cause and/or corrective action
characters of
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
(xx is a number)
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Emission duration:
continuous
NTSC
Specifications
Signal format system
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22
kHz ( 1.0 dB)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND
TOTAL HARMONIC
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1.0
dB)
DISTORTION:
With 3 ohm loads, both
channels driven, from
200 – 20,000 Hz; rated
55 watts per channel
minimum RMS power,
with no more than 0.7 %
total harmonic distortion
from 250 milli watts to
rated output.
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)
Antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Amplifier section
DAV-DX170
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
10.7 MHz
Surround mode (reference) music power output
Front: 143 W + 143 W
(with SS-TS31)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
450 kHz
Center*: 143 W
(with SS-CT31)
Surround*: 143 W + 143
W
Antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
(with SS-TS31B)
Subwoofer*: 285 W
(with SS-WS32)
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:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
DAV-DX250
Surround mode (reference) music power output
Front: 143 W + 143 W
(with SS-TS41)
Center*: 143 W
(with SS-CT31)
Surround*: 143 W + 143
W
(with SS-TS31B)
Subwoofer*: 285 W
(with SS-WS32)
Speakers (DAV-DX170)
Front
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
5
Speaker unit
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
cone type
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
Rated impedance
2.7 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
90 × 132 × 107 mm
5
1
1
Inputs
(3 /8 × 5 /4 × 4 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 250/450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Mass (approx.)
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)
Phones
Accepts low-and high-
impedance headphones.
Center
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
cone type
2.7 ohms
DVD system
5
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 790 nm)
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
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Dimensions (approx.)
200 × 92 × 107 mm
(7 /8 × 3 /8 × 4 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
2.7 ohms
7
5
1
90 × 132 × 107 mm
5
1
1
(3 /8 × 5 /4 × 4 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Mass (approx.)
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)
Surround
Subwoofer
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
5
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.
cone type
2.7 ohms
3
Rated impedance
Speaker unit
Dimensions (approx.)
90 × 132 × 107 mm
(3 /8 × 5 /4 × 4 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
cone type
1.3 ohms
5
1
1
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
200 × 312 × 321 mm
7
3
3
Mass (approx.)
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)
(7 /8 × 12 /8 × 12 /4
inches)
Subwoofer
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.
General
3
Speaker unit
cone type
1.3 ohms
Power requirements
Power consumption
120 V AC, 60 Hz
On: 160 W
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
200 × 312 × 321 mm
(7 /8 × 12 /8 × 12 /4
inches)
(w/h/d)
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving Mode)
430 × 88 × 415 mm
(17 × 3 /2 × 16 /8 inches)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
7
3
3
Dimensions (approx.)
1
3
Mass (approx.)
Speakers (DAV-DX250)
Front
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
cone type
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
7
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
2.7 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
260 × 1,110 × 260 mm
(10 /4 × 43 /4 × 10 /4
inches)
1
3
1
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz)
Center
Speaker system
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
5
Speaker unit
cone type
Rated impedance
2.7 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
200 × 92 × 107 mm
(7 /8 × 3 /8 × 4 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
7
5
1
Mass (approx.)
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)
Surround
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Bass reflex
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.
5
cone type
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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.
Glossary
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio. The good
channel separation is realized due to the all
channel data being recorded discretely and
processed in digitally.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is
composed of several chapters.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format for is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
DVD
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. The DVD also
uses the variable rate coding technology that
processes allocated data according to the status
of the picture.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
xMovie mode
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
xMusic mode
DVD-RW
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)
mode allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
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DVD+RW
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.
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
File
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (“File”
is an exclusive definition for this system.) A
single file consists of a single image.
Film based software, Video based
software
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play discs
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still apply.
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.
ALL
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.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
Title
Multi-angle function
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code
Language
Code
Language
Code
Language
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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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
L
(remote sensor) (12)
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
A Lights up during PBC playback.
(VIDEO CD only) (37)
F Current surround format (Except for
B Lights up when the time information of
a title or chapter appears in the front
panel display. (DVD only)
G Current mode (DVD function only)
H Playing status (DVD function only)
C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only)
D Lights up when 2 channel source is
output from the surround speakers.
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Remote
N
REPLAY, STEP (32)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
wj AUDIO (52)
ea MENU (36)
The VOLUME, TV VOL + button has a
tactile dot.*
ef
eh
ADVANCE, STEP (32)
ej M/
SLOW, TUNING + (45, 66)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
system.
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
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DVD Setup Display List
You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
LANGUAGE SETUP
SCREEN SETUP
OSD
(Select the language you
want to use from the
TV TYPE
4:3 LETTER
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
displayed language list.)
ON
OFF
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
MENU
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
BLACK LEVEL
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT
OUT)
FULL
NORMAL
4:3 OUTPUT
CUSTOM SETUP
PAUSE
MODE
AUTO
FRAME
SPEAKER SETUP
TRACK
SELECTION AUTO
OFF
SIZE
FRONT
CENTER
YES
YES
NONE
MULTI-DISC
RESUME
ON
OFF
SURROUND BEHIND
SIDE
AUDIO DRC
OFF
STANDARD
MAX
NONE
SUBWOOFER YES
DISTANCE
FRONT
1.0 m – 7.0 m/
4 ft – 23 ft
0.0 m – 7.0 m/
0 ft – 23 ft
CENTER
0.0 m – 7.0 m/
0 ft – 23 ft
SURROUND
–6 dB – 0 dB
–6 dB – 0 dB
–6 dB – +6 dB
–6 dB – +6 dB
L
R
LEVEL
(FRONT)
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
L
R
LEVEL
(SURROUND)
–6 dB – +6 dB
–6 dB – +6 dB
OFF
ON
TEST TONE
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Index
Numerics
M
A
N
E
O
On-screen display
F
B
P
BLACK LEVEL
H
C
I
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting the AC power cord
Installing the speakers on the
Q
R
CUSTOM PARENTAL
J
L
Listening to other components
D
S
Display
Locating
a specific point by watching
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