Sony Home Theater System 3 299 549 121 User Manual

3-299-549-12(1)  
DVD Home Theatre System  
Operating Instructions  
(1)  
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For customers in Europe  
Disposal of waste batteries  
WARNING  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this apparatus to  
rain or moisture.  
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such  
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this product  
shall not be treated as household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical  
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the  
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or  
0.004% lead.  
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation  
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,  
curtains, etc.  
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted  
candles on the apparatus.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not  
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do  
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on  
the apparatus.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment and human health  
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate  
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or data  
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with  
an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced  
by qualified service staff only.  
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-  
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the  
like.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand  
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on how  
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the  
battery over to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of this  
product or battery, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the product.  
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER  
product. This label is located at the bottom of the  
exterior.  
For customers in Europe  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
Notice for the customer in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,  
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The  
Authorized Representative for EMC and product  
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service  
or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given  
in separate service or guarantee documents.  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the  
applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent  
potential negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The  
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
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Precautions  
About the S-AIR function  
On power sources  
• AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified  
service shop.  
The system is compatible with the S-AIR  
function, which allows transmission of sound  
between S-AIR products wirelessly.  
The following S-AIR products can be used with  
the system:  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned  
off.  
• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from  
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC  
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit,  
disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
• Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy  
surround speaker sound wirelessly.  
• S-AIR receiver (optional): You can enjoy  
system sound in another room.  
The S-AIR receiver can be purchased as an  
option (the S-AIR product lineup differs  
depending on the area).  
About This Operating  
Instructions  
• The instructions in this Operating Instructions  
describe the controls on the remote. You can  
also use the controls on the control unit if they  
have the same or similar names as those on the  
remote.  
Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier  
or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions  
refer only to when the surround amplifier or  
S-AIR receiver is used.  
For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an  
• The Control Menu items may be different  
depending on the area.  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a  
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and  
DVD-RW/DVD-R.  
• The default setting is underlined.  
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Table of Contents  
Adjusting the Delay Between the  
Picture and Sound........................... 55  
Playing MP3 Files and JPEG  
with Sound...................................... 59  
Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 60  
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
Functions (Ver.2.0) ........................ 62  
Step 3: Setting up the Wireless  
System ............................................32  
Enjoying the Radio or Other  
Components....................................41  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using  
Decoding Mode.............................. 63  
Adjusting the Bass, Middle, and Treble  
Level............................................... 66  
Various Functions for Playing  
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/  
Scene, etc........................................44  
Resuming Playback from the Point  
Where You Stopped the Disc .........45  
Control for HDMI/External  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or  
Using the Control for HDMI Function  
for “BRAVIA” Sync ...................... 70  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Adapter........................................... 73  
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR .........51  
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Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Remote............................................80  
(When letters/numbers appear in  
the display)  
Changing the Brightness of the Front  
Panel Display..................................84  
Changing the Display Appearance  
of the Soft-touch Buttons................85  
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings  
Automatically .................................88  
Setting the Display or Sound Track  
Language ........................................91  
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Playable Discs  
Type  
Disc logo  
Characteristics  
Icon  
DVD VIDEO  
• DVD VIDEO  
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD  
VIDEO format or video mode  
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD  
VIDEO format  
VR (Video  
Recording) mode  
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video  
Recording) mode (except for  
DVD-R DL)  
VIDEO CD  
• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)  
• Super VCD  
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video  
CD format or Super VCD format  
CD  
• Audio CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format  
DATA CD  
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in  
DATA CD format, containing MP3  
1)  
2)  
files , JPEG image files , and  
3)4)  
DivX video files , and  
conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/  
5)  
Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)  
DATA DVD  
• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA  
DVD format, containing MP3  
1)  
2)  
files , JPEG image files , and  
3)4)  
DivX video files , and  
conforming to UDF (Universal  
Disk Format)  
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1)MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files  
must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.  
2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association  
(JEITA)).  
®
3)DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.  
4)DivX, DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.  
5)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
“DVD-RW”, “DVD+RW”, “DVD+R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” logos are trademarks.  
Example of discs that the system cannot play  
The system cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6  
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extra  
• CD Graphics disc  
• DVD Audio  
• Data DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files or DivX video files  
• DVD-RAM  
• Super Audio CD  
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8).  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card shaped, heart shaped).  
• A disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.  
Ring  
Label  
• An adapter to convert an 8 cm disc to standard size.  
Adapter  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.  
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system  
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording  
device and authoring software.  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have  
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA-CDs/  
DATA-DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.  
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.  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital  
audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback  
on this product is not guaranteed.  
About Multi Session CD  
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any  
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.  
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.  
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.  
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first  
session, only the first session will be played back.  
Region code  
Your system has a region code printed on the bottom of the control unit and will only play a DVD  
labeled with the same region code.  
ALL  
A DVD VIDEO labeled  
will also play on this system.  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will  
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even  
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.  
Note about playback operations of a DVD and VIDEO CD  
Some playback operations of a DVD and VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.  
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers  
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions  
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.  
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Copyrights  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround  
decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
**Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &  
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks  
and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking  
• Control unit (1)  
– Surround right speaker (gray  
connector) (for wireless  
connection only)  
• Surround amplifier  
(TA-SA100WR) (1)  
R
E
W
PO  
E
IN  
L
N
E
WER/O  
PO  
S
N
O
PH  
• Speakers  
– Front left speaker (white  
connector) (for wired  
connection only)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• Speaker cord cover (1)  
• Speaker cord holder (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
– Front right speaker (red  
connector) (for wired  
connection only)  
• Wireless adapters  
– Wireless transceiver  
(EZW-RT10) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Video Cord (1)  
– Center speaker (green  
connector) (for wired  
connection only)  
– Wireless transmitter  
(EZW-T100) (1)  
• Remote Commander  
(remote) (1)  
• Speaker cords (2) (for surround  
speakers wired connection only)  
– Surround left speaker (blue  
connector) (for wireless  
connection only)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration microphone (1)  
• Brackets (5)  
• Wrench (1)  
• Operating Instructions  
• Quick Start Guide (card) (1)  
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Inserting batteries into the remote  
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching  
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it  
at the remote sensor on the control unit.  
A
B
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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Tip  
• You can also place the subwoofer either side, facing  
the listening position.  
Step 1: Positioning the  
Speakers  
• When you install the speaker, the speaker face may be  
unstable. In this case, use a commercially available  
wire clamper or a commercially available tape, etc.,  
to secure the speaker cord.  
For the best possible surround sound, all the  
speakers other than the subwoofer should be  
placed at the same distance from the listening  
position (1). It is recommended that the  
subwoofer should be placed (2).  
Using the subwoofer  
efficiently  
Place speakers and subwoofer as illustrated  
below.  
To reinforce the bass sound, place the subwoofer  
possible close to a wall.  
Close to a wall  
D
C
B
G
A
1
1
1
H
F
1
1
E
Note  
• If the subwoofer is to be placed ahead of the front  
speaker, the distance should be less than 0.5 m.*  
D G  
2
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B
E
C
F
1
21 12  
21  
21  
A Control unit  
B Front speaker (L)  
C Front speaker (R)  
D Center speaker  
E Surround speaker (L)  
F Surround speaker (R)  
G Subwoofer  
• You may not get the bass sound efficiently when the  
subwoofer is placed outside (3). You need to adjust  
the setting of the distance from the listening position.  
H Surround amplifier  
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3
3
TV, etc.  
• Do not place objects on the top of the subwoofer  
where the speaker unit is installed.  
Note  
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight  
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or  
speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached to the  
speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled,  
polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discolouration may  
result.  
• Do not place the subwoofer under a desk or in a  
cabinet, etc.  
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning  
cloth for glasses.  
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Image distortion on the TV screen may occur  
depending on the location of the subwoofer. In this  
case, place the subwoofer away from the TV.  
Tip  
• When you change the position of the speakers, Sony  
recommends that you change the settings. For details,  
• Do not place the subwoofer back of the obstruction,  
such as TV, etc. Middle range sound will fall.  
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Note on handling the subwoofer  
• Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer  
when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged.  
When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer.  
Subwoofer  
Slits  
• Do not hold the EZW-T100 slot when lifting the  
subwoofer.  
• Do not push the top of the subwoofer where the  
speaker unit is installed.  
Speaker unit  
EZW-T100 slot  
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Installing the speakers on the wall  
Before installing the speakers on the wall, you need to decide which surround speakers connection you  
want. You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways.  
A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)  
B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)  
Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system. For details, see “Step 2: Connecting  
The surround speakers supplied are for wireless connection. If you want to change to wired connection,  
you need to change the surround speaker cords. For details on changing the speaker cords, see step  
2 to 4 of “Installing the speakers to the wall” below.  
Caution  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach  
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where  
reinforcement is applied.  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or  
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.  
1
2
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes of the bracket.  
Secure the bracket to the wall using hole 1.  
1
2
3
4
Tip  
• To prevent the speaker from rotating, use the hole 2, too.  
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3
Remove the rear cap using the wrench (supplied), and remove the speaker pedestal  
using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied).  
Wrench (supplied)  
Rear cap  
4
Push A with the supplied wrench (1), and then remove the speaker cords (2).  
(2)  
(1)  
A
When the lever is down, the When the lever is up, the  
speaker cords are locked.  
speaker cords can be removed.  
5
Thread the speaker cords through hole 3.  
3
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6
Reconnect the detached speaker cords, matching 3/# to the appropriate speaker  
terminals (1), and then push the lever down completely (2).  
(2)  
(1)  
3
#
Tip  
• If it is difficult to push the lever down, use the wrench (supplied).  
7
Reattach the rear cap using the wrench (supplied).  
8
Secure the speaker to the bracket with the screw in Step 3 using hole 4.  
4
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About connecting speaker cord  
The connectors of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be connected.  
There are 2 types of speaker cord for surround speaker. You can change the surround speaker cord  
depending on the type of speaker connection.  
3
#
Do not catch the  
speaker cords  
insulation inthe speaker  
terminals.  
Black  
Black  
3
#
Tip  
• You can remove the speaker cords (for wired connection) from the connector. With the catch facing down, press  
and hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove the speaker cords from the connector (2).  
(1)  
(2)  
Catch  
• You cannot remove the speaker cords (for wireless connection) from the connector.  
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these  
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch  
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.  
Stripped speaker cord is  
touching another speaker  
terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each  
other due to excessive removal of  
insulation.  
Note  
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate speaker terminals: 3 to +, and # to –. If the cords  
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.  
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Step 2: Connecting the System  
See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 7 on the following  
pages.  
Note  
• Be sure to make connection securely to avoid hum and noise.  
• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level  
where sound is not distorted.  
You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways.  
A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)  
B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)  
Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system.  
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A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)  
5 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
5 Portable audio source  
adapter  
5 VCR, digital  
satellite receiver,  
or PlayStation,  
etc.  
4 TV  
6 AM loop  
antenna (aerial)  
6 FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
Front of the control unit  
Bottom of the  
subwoofer  
1 Plug  
3 Wireless  
transmitter  
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50  
SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
7 AC power cord (mains lead)  
Rear of the  
subwoofer  
2 Front  
speaker (R)  
2 Center  
speaker  
2 Front speaker (L)  
3 Wireless transceiver  
Surround amplifier  
2 Surround speaker (L)  
EZW-RT10  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
L
PAIRING  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
R
2 Surround speaker (R)  
7 AC power cord (mains lead)  
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B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)  
5 DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
5 Portable audio source  
5 VCR, digital  
satellite receiver,  
or PlayStation,  
etc.  
4 TV  
6 AM loop  
antenna (aerial)  
6 FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
Front of the control unit  
Bottom of the  
subwoofer  
1 Plug  
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50  
SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
Rear of the  
subwoofer  
7 AC power cord (mains lead)  
2 Front  
speaker (R)  
2 Center  
speaker  
2 Surround  
speaker (R)  
2 Front speaker (L)  
2 Surround speaker (L)  
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1 Connecting the Control unit  
Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL terminal on the bottom  
of the subwoofer.  
Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.  
Bottom of the subwoofer  
Rear of the control unit  
SYSTEM CONTROL ONL FOR HCD-IS50  
Y
SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
Rear of the  
subwoofer  
Plug  
SYSTEM CONTROL cord  
Screws  
Note  
• Before connecting the control unit, place the subwoofer on a stable work surface that is larger than the subwoofer.  
• Be sure to place a soft cloth on the work surface to avoid damaging the surface of the subwoofer.  
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2 Connecting the Speakers  
A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)  
Insert the speaker connector of the front and center speakers into the FRONT L, FRONT R, and  
CENTER jacks on the bottom of the subwoofer respectively, and insert the speaker connector of the  
surround speakers into the SPEAKER L and SPEAKER R jacks on the rear of the surround amplifier  
respectively.  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Center speaker  
Speaker cords  
Green  
Red  
Rear of the  
White  
subwoofer  
Bottom of the  
subwoofer  
SYSTEM CONTROL ONL  
Y
FOR HCD-IS50  
EZW-T100 slot  
SPAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15  
(For details, see “Using  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
CAUTION  
Please do not remove  
the screws before  
installing the EZW-T100.  
Rear panel of the  
surround amplifier  
EZW-RT10  
Blue  
Speaker cords  
Surround  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
speaker (L)  
L
PAIRING  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
R
SURROUND  
BACK  
Surround  
speaker (R)  
Gray  
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B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)  
Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the corresponding SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of  
the speaker cords have the same colour as the jacks to be connected.  
Front speaker (R)  
Front speaker (L)  
Center speaker  
Speaker cords  
Green  
Red  
Rear of the  
White  
subwoofer  
Bottom of the  
subwoofer  
SYSTEM CONTROL ONL FOR HCD-IS50  
Y
EZW-T100 slot  
SPKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15  
(For details, see “Using  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
CAUTION  
Please do not remove  
the screws before  
Gray  
Blue  
installing the EZW-T100.  
Speaker cords  
Surround speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (L)  
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3 Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver  
You can transmit sound from the S-AIR main unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier  
or S-AIR receiver.  
An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function.  
To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver into the subwoofer,  
surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver.  
For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74).  
Note  
• When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not  
connected to a wall outlet (mains).  
• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/transceiver.  
• Insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up.  
• Insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.  
• Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.  
• Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.  
To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit (subwoofer)  
1
Remove the screws and detach the slot cover.  
Rear of the subwoofer  
Slot cover  
Note  
• Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing the caution mark. Do not remove other screws.  
• The slot cover is no longer necessary; however, keep it after detaching.  
2
Insert the wireless transmitter.  
Rear of the subwoofer  
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Make sure to use the same screws to secure the wireless transmitter.  
Rear of the subwoofer  
Note  
• Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter.  
To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit (surround  
amplifier)  
EZW-RT10  
10  
T
-R  
W
Z
E
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
L
PAIRING  
Wireless  
transceiver  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
R
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
4 Connecting the TV  
Use the parts as follows:  
• Video cord (1)  
To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio  
cord (not supplied) (A).  
For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A,  
B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).  
When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by  
connecting with the digital cord (B).  
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Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
Digital optical cord  
(not supplied)  
White  
Red  
To the digital optical output  
jack of the TV  
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of  
the TV  
Rear of the control unit  
HDMI** cable  
(not supplied)  
Video cord  
(supplied)  
Component video cord  
(not supplied)*  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
R  
To the VIDEO IN jack of  
the TV  
To the HDMI IN jack  
of the TV  
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
jacks of the TV  
* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to  
progressive format (page 37).  
**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)  
If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 36).  
Note  
• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks.  
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. If the digital  
signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.  
• When connecting the HDMI cable, make sure that the direction of jacks are the same.  
• When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks into place.  
Tip  
• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV (AUDIO  
IN) jacks (A) or TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (B) instead of the TV.  
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5 Connecting the other components  
You can enjoy the connected component using the speakers of the system.  
Rear of the control unit  
Digital coaxial cord  
(not supplied)  
B
A
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
To the digital coaxial output  
jack of another component  
(e.g.: digital satellite receiver)  
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the  
Note  
• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while  
pressing A.  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the control unit while the system is  
turned on.  
A
Tip  
• You can assign a digital sound input corresponding with the function “TV” and “SAT/CABLE.” For details,  
see [DIGITAL IN] (page 95).  
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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs  
You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the  
components as follows.  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
or PlayStation, etc.  
TV  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
or PlayStation, etc.  
Control unit  
:Signal flow  
Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.  
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound  
from more than two components.  
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6 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
A
B
Note  
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to  
either terminal.  
Rear of the control unit  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
Note  
• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.  
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the control unit to an outdoor  
FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
Control unit  
Outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial)  
AM  
ANTENNA  
FM 75  
COAXIAL  
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7 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains lead) of the subwoofer and the surround amplifier to a  
wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speakers to the  
surround amplifier (page 23).  
Rear of the subwoofer  
EZW-RT10  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
L
PAIRING  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
To a wall outlet  
(mains)  
R
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
To a wall outlet  
(mains)  
AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
Note  
• After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), wait about 20 seconds before turning on the power by pressing  
"/1.  
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To check the transmission status  
You can check the status of sound transmission  
between the subwoofer and surround amplifier  
by checking the POWER / ON LINE indicator  
of the surround amplifier.  
Step 3: Setting up the  
Wireless System  
To use the wireless system, you need to set up  
the surround amplifier. Before setting, make  
sure that the wireless transmitter and transceiver  
are inserted into the subwoofer and the surround  
This wireless system is called “S-AIR”.  
For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an  
POWER / ON LINE Status  
indicator  
Turns green.  
Sound transmission is  
established.  
Flashes green.  
Sound transmission is not  
established.  
For details, see “Surround  
amplifier operation”  
Turns red.  
Turns off.  
The surround amplifier does  
not output sound.  
For details, see “Surround  
amplifier operation”  
The surround amplifier turns  
off or its protection is active.  
For details, see “Surround  
amplifier operation”  
"/1  
POWER / ON LINE  
Indicator  
POWER  
S-AIR ID switch  
EZW-RT10  
To enjoy the sound by using  
headphones  
POWER  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
POWER/ON LINE  
PHONES  
L
PAIRING  
You can enjoy the system’s sound in a place  
apart from the control unit by connecting the  
headphones to the PHONES jack on the  
surround amplifier.  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
PHONES jack  
SURROUND  
SELECTOR switch  
Note  
The subwoofer transmits sound to the surround  
amplifier that is connected to the surround  
speakers. To establish sound transmission,  
perform the following steps.  
• When you connect headphones to the surround  
amplifier, neither the control unit nor the surround  
amplifier outputs sound from the system’s speakers.  
• The volume of the system may become minimize if  
you turn off the surround amplifier while the  
headphones are connected to the surround amplifier,  
or radio reception is poor. In this case,  
“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME MIN” appear  
alternately in the front panel display. Check radio  
reception, and set the volume again.  
1
2
Press "/1 on the control unit.  
The system turns on.  
Make sure that the SURROUND  
SELECTOR switch of the surround  
amplifier is set to SURROUND.  
3
4
Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround  
amplifier to A.  
When you use the multiple S-AIR  
product  
You can prevent miss transmission between the  
S-AIR products by setting a different ID for each  
S-AIR product. For details, see “Establishing  
Press POWER on the surround  
amplifier.  
The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns  
green. If not, check the transmission status  
as follows.  
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Insert the tabs of the speaker cord  
holder in the slots of the speaker cord  
cover, and press it into place.  
To prevent the transmission by  
neighbours  
To prevent the transmission from neighbours,  
you can identify the S-AIR main unit and  
the surround amplifier by performing the  
pairing operation. For details, see “Identifying  
Speaker cord holder  
To attach the cover to the  
surround amplifier  
After connecting and setting, you can attach the  
cover to the surround amplifier for organizing  
and storing excess speaker cords.  
Surround amplifier  
m
1
Attach the speaker cord cover by  
sliding it down along the grooves along  
the edges of the surround amplifier.  
Speaker cord cover  
Note  
Surround amplifier  
• When detaching, remove the speaker cord holder,  
then remove the speaker cord cover. To remove the  
speaker cord holder, slightly press the catch of the  
holder and lift off. To remove the speaker cord cover,  
slightly splay open the edges of the cover and slide  
down.  
Grooves  
Push the speaker cord cover down until you  
hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier  
upside down, then store the cords in the  
speaker cord cover.  
• Do not use excessive force to store the cords.  
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Press  
without inserting a disc.  
Step 4: Performing the  
Quick Setup  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears on the TV screen.  
Follow the steps below to make the basic  
adjustments for using the system.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRANÇAIS  
DEUTSCH  
ITALIANO  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
Note  
• When you connect the system and the TV with the  
component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable  
(not supplied), you need to set the type of video  
output for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting  
ESPAÑOL  
NEDERLANDS  
DANSK  
SVENSKA  
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.  
"/1  
The system displays the menu and subtitles  
in the selected language.  
Press  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect  
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
C/X/x/c,  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:  
PAUSE MODE:  
DISPLAY  
7
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
Press [/1 on the control unit and  
POWER on the surround amplifier.  
The system turns on.  
xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV  
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Note  
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”  
8
9
Press  
.
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
Connect the calibration microphone to  
the ECM-AC2 jack on the rear of the  
control unit.  
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]  
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If  
this message does not appear, recall the  
Quick Setup display (page 36) and perform  
again.  
Set up the calibration microphone at the ear  
level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).  
The front of each speaker should face the  
calibration microphone, and there should be  
no obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration microphone.  
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Press  
.
Note  
• The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the supplied  
calibration microphone only. Do not connect  
other microphones.  
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet  
during the measurement.  
Note  
Rear of the control unit  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the  
volume down. Give consideration to children  
and neighbours.  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (which  
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with  
measurement.  
12  
13  
Unplug the calibration microphone and  
press C/c to select [YES].  
To ECM-AC2 jack  
Note  
Calibration microphone  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• If measurement fails, follow the message then  
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].  
Press  
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press  
DISPLAY in any Step.  
Tip  
• If you cancel [AUTO CALIBRATION], perform the  
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the  
speaker settings. See “Calibrating the Appropriate  
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using  
10  
Press C/c to select [YES].  
• For details on [AUTO CALIBRATION] and the error  
messages of [AUTO CALIBRATION], see  
Note  
• Make sure that the headphones are not  
connected to the surround amplifier (page 74).  
You cannot operate following steps with the  
headphones connected.  
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], be sure that  
the surround amplifier turns on and you install  
the surround amplifier in the appropriate  
location. If you install the surround amplifier in  
an improper location, such as another room,  
proper measurement will not be obtained.  
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To recall the Quick Setup display  
Setting the type of video  
output to match your TV  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD”  
appears in the front panel display.  
Depending on the connection of the TV  
(page 26), select the type of video output of the  
system.  
2 Press  
DISPLAY when the system is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears on the TV  
screen.  
To select the type of video signal  
output from the HDMI OUT jack  
3 Press X/x to select  
press  
[SETUP], then  
.
When you connect the control unit and the TV  
with the HDMI cable, select the type of video  
signals output from HDMI OUT jack.  
For details, refer also to the operating  
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
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1 ( 1 )  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0 : 0 1 : 0 8  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
CUSTOM  
CUSTOM  
QUICK  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
The Quick Setup display appears.  
.
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then  
press  
.
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.  
6
7
Press X/x to select [HDMI  
RESOLUTION], then press  
Press X/x to select the desired setting,  
then press  
.
.
• [AUTO(1920×1080p)]: The system outputs the  
optimal video signal for the connected TV.  
• [1920×1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×  
1080i* video signals.  
• [1280×720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p*  
video signals.  
• [720×480/576p]**: The system outputs 720 ×  
480p* or 720 × 576p* video signals.  
* i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the country model, [720×480p]  
may appear.  
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Press X/x to select the desired setting,  
then press  
Does your TV accept progressive  
signals?  
.
[OFF]: The system does not output  
progressive signals. 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.  
Progressive is the method for displaying TV  
images which reduces flickering and sharpens  
the image. To use this method, you need to  
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
[ON]: The system outputs progressive  
signals. Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
When you select [ON], the confirmation  
display appears. Follow the Steps below.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
8
9
Press C/c to select [START], then  
.
press  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
The system outputs the progressive signal  
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is  
displayed correctly.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],  
then press  
.
.
The system outputs the progressive signal.  
When you select [NO], the system does not  
output the progressive signal.  
The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE  
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press  
.
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Basic Operations  
Playing a Disc  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.  
Soft-touch buttons  
"/1  
FUNCTION  
FUNCTION  
VOLUME  
Z
/
./>  
m/M,  
H
X
/
Z
"/1  
Disc slot  
x
VOLUME +/–  
MUTING  
Note  
• Soft-touch buttons function by touching lightly. Do not press  
them strongly.  
• Do not place objects on the top of the control unit. Doing so  
may activate the soft-touch buttons or deactivate the buttons  
of the control unit.  
Tip  
• Soft-touch buttons function when they are lit up.  
• You can select the way of displaying the soft-touch buttons  
located on the top of the control unit (page 85).  
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2
3
Turn on your TV.  
Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.  
Press "/1.  
The system turns on.  
Unless the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION on the remote or FUNCTION  
(soft-touch button) on the control unit to select “DVD.”  
“No Disc” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc.  
4
Load a disc.  
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically.  
Labeled side facing to upper surface  
The disc is drawn into the control unit automatically and the following indication appears in the  
front panel display.  
5
6
Press H on the remote, or touch N (soft-touch button) on the control unit.  
The system starts playback (continuous play).  
Adjust the VOLUME +/– on the remote or touch the VOLUME +/– (soft-touch button) on  
the control unit.  
The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display. Depending on the system  
status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen.  
Note  
• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on, the TV that is connected to the control unit with an HDMI cable  
can be sync-operated with the system. For details, see page 70.  
Tip  
• When you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable, you can operate them simply using the Control for  
HDMI function. For details, see page 70.  
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To save the power in standby mode  
Press "/1 while the system turns on, then the system enters standby mode. To cancel standby mode,  
press "/1 once.  
To enter power standby mode, make sure that the system is in the following status.  
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF] (page 71).  
– “S-AIR STBY” is set to “OFF” (page 76).  
Note  
• When the system is turned off, do not push a disc into the control unit.  
Additional operations  
To  
Press  
Stop  
x
Pause  
X
Resume play after pause  
Go to the next chapter, track, or scene  
X / H on the remote or N (soft-touch button) on the control unit.  
1)  
>
Go back to the preceding chapter, track, . twice in a second. When you press . once, you can go to the  
1)  
or scene  
beginning of the current chapter, track or scene.  
Turn off the sound temporarily  
MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the  
sound volume.  
Stop play and remove the desired disc  
Z
Locate a point quickly by playing a  
disc in fast forward or fast reverse  
(Scan)  
M/  
or  
or  
/m while playing a disc. Each time you press M/  
/m during scanning, the playback speed changes. To return to  
1)2)  
normal speed, press H. Actual speeds may differ with some discs.  
4)  
Watch frame by frame (Slow-motion M/  
or  
/m while the system is in pause mode. Each time you  
or  
3)  
4)  
Play)  
press M/  
/m during Slow-motion Play, the playback  
speed changes. Two speeds are available. To return to normal playback  
speed, press H.  
Play one frame at a time (Freeze  
Frame)  
to go to the next frame while the system is in pause mode. Press  
to go to the preceding frame while the system is in pause mode (DVD  
VIDEO/DVD-VR/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW only).  
To return to normal playback, press H.  
3)5)  
Replay the previous scene  
(10 seconds before)  
(instant replay) during playback.  
6)  
Briefly fast forward the current scene  
(30 seconds after)  
(instant advance) during playback.  
7)  
1)Except for JPEG image files.  
2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.  
3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.  
4)Except for VIDEO CDs.  
5)For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, this function works only for DivX video files.  
6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.  
7)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R only. The button can be used except for DivX video files.  
Note  
• You may not be able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some scenes.  
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Enjoying the Radio or Other Components  
Selecting the connected component  
You can use a TV, VCR, or other components connected to the TV or SAT/CABLE jacks on the rear  
of the control unit. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components for further  
information.  
FUNCTION  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function name appears in the front panel  
display.  
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence.  
DVD t FM t AM t TV t SAT/CABLE t DMPORT t DVD t …  
Tip  
• You can assign a digital sound input corresponding with the function “TV” and “SAT/CABLE”. For details, see  
[DIGITAL IN] (page 95).  
Note  
• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (digital  
connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority.  
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Changing the input level of the sound from connected  
components  
Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks on the  
rear of the control unit. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected.  
To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the control unit.  
FUNCTION  
X/x/c,  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” appears in the front panel display.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press  
or c.  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuates the input level. The output level is changed.  
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.  
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
6
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• “ATTENUATE” appears only when the function is set to the “TV” function.  
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Enjoying Sound from all Speakers  
X/x/c,  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode 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 all speakers,  
select “PLII MOVIE” or “PLII MUSIC” decoding mode.  
4
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.  
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4
Press  
.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].  
Various Functions for Playing Discs  
98( 99)  
( 99)  
T
DVD VIDEO  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
0: 03: 17  
Press X/x or the numeric buttons to  
select the desired title, chapter, track,  
index, scene, etc.  
You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by  
title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO  
CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track,  
index, or scene. For a DATA CD/DATA DVD,  
you can search by folder or file. As titles and  
tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc,  
you can select the desired title or track by  
entering its number. Or, you can search for a  
scene using the time code.  
If you make a mistake  
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,  
then select another number.  
5
Press  
.
The system starts playback from the  
selected number.  
Tip  
1
Press  
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image  
files, press DISPLAY twice.)  
DISPLAY. (When playing a  
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can  
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-  
RW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/  
DATA DVD (DivX video file)) by pressing the  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
numeric buttons and  
.
2
Press X/x to select the search method.  
To search for a scene using the  
time code (DVD VIDEO and DVD-  
VR mode only)  
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, folders or files.  
1 In Step 2, select  
[TIME].  
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)  
is selected.  
2 Press  
.
98( 99)  
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].  
13( 99)  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0: 03: 17  
3 Input the time code using the numeric  
buttons.  
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,  
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the  
beginning, just press “2, 1, 0, 2, 0”  
([2:10:20]).  
Selected row  
4 Press  
.
Note  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+R/  
DVD+RW using the time code.  
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To enjoy a disc that is played  
before by resume playback  
(Multi-disc Resume)  
Resuming Playback from  
the Point Where You  
Stopped the Disc  
(Resume Play)  
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)  
This system recalls the point where you stopped  
the disc the last time it was played and resumes  
playback from that point the next time you insert  
the same disc. When the resume playback  
memory is full, the resume playback point for  
the earliest disc is deleted.  
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC  
RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For  
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 is set to standby mode  
by pressing "/1.  
Note  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP]  
is set to [OFF] (page 96), the resume point is cleared  
when you change the function by pressing  
FUNCTION.  
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop  
playback.  
“Resume” appears in the front panel  
display.  
• This system can store at least 10 resume playback  
points.  
2
Press H.  
Tip  
The system starts playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,  
then press H.  
Note  
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system  
may not resume playback from exactly the same  
point.  
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared  
when:  
– you eject the disc.  
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/  
DATA DVD only).  
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup  
Display.  
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.  
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
– you change the parental control level.  
• For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, and  
DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume  
playback point for the current disc.  
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and  
Shuffle Play.  
• This function may not work properly with some  
discs.  
Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,  
then press H.  
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Select the track you want to program.  
For example, select track [02].  
Creating Your Own  
Program  
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
press  
.
(Program Play)  
Selected track  
PROGRAM  
0: 03:51  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
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.  
02  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat steps 4  
to 5.  
Press X/x to select  
[PROGRAM], then press  
.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the  
selected order.  
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.  
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
Press H to start Program Play.  
press  
.
Program Play starts.  
Total time of the  
programmed tracks  
When the program ends, you can restart the  
same program again by pressing H.  
PROGRAM  
0: 00:00  
T
To return to normal play  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
Press CLEAR while the display for the program  
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or  
select [OFF] in step 3. To play the same program  
again, select [ON] in step 3 and press  
.
Tracks recorded  
on a disc  
4
Press c.  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
PROGRAM  
0: 00:00  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
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To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Playing in Random Order  
(Shuffle Play)  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
To change or cancel a program  
You can play the contents on a disc in random  
order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a  
different playing order.  
2 Press X/x to select the program number of  
the track you want to change or cancel.  
If you want to delete the track from the  
program, press CLEAR.  
Note  
• Same song may be played repeatedly when you are  
playing MP3 files.  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
3 Follow step 5 for new programming.  
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
then press  
.
To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SHUFFLE],  
.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own  
Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].  
xVIDEO CD/CD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
3 Press  
.
Note  
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the  
disc.  
• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play,  
Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also canceled.  
xDuring Program Play  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in  
Program Play.  
xDATA CD (except for DivX video file)/  
DATA DVD (except for DivX video  
file)  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3  
files in the folder on the current disc.  
When no folder is selected, the first folder  
will play in random order.  
4
Press  
.
Shuffle Play starts.  
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To return to normal play  
Playing Repeatedly  
Press CLEAR or select [OFF] in step 3.  
(Repeat Play)  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or  
Program Play modes.  
Note  
• You cannot use this function with a VIDEO CD and  
Super VCD with PBC playback.  
• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play,  
Program Play and Repeat Play are also canceled.  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[REPEAT],  
.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.  
Press X/x to select the item to be  
repeated.  
xDVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on  
the disc.  
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title  
on a disc.  
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current  
chapter.  
xVIDEO CD/CD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [DISC]: You can repeats all of the tracks  
on the disc.  
• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current  
track.  
xDATA CD/DATA DVD  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders  
on the disc.  
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current  
folder.  
• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can  
repeat the current file.  
• [FILE] (DivX video files only): You can  
repeat the current file.  
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x During Shuffle Play or Program Play  
• [OFF]: Off.  
Using the DVD’s Menu  
• [ON]: You can repeat Shuffle Play or  
Program Play.  
4
Press  
.
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which  
make up a picture or music feature. These  
sections are called “titles”. When you play a  
DVD which contains several titles, you can  
select the title you want using DVD TOP  
MENU.  
When you play a DVD that allows you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles and  
the language for the sound, select these items  
using DVD MENU.  
The item is selected.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR or select [OFF] in step 3.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
Note  
1
Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.  
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD and  
Super VCD with PBC playback.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary depending  
on the disc.  
• When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA  
DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image  
files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio  
sound will not match the image.  
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the numeric buttons  
to select the item you want to play or  
change.  
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE]  
(page 59), you cannot select [TRACK].  
• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play,  
Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled.  
Press  
.
To display the DVD’s menu on the  
Control Menu display  
Tip  
• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. Press  
REPEAT on the remote.  
1
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
2
Press X/x to select  
MENU], then press  
[DISC  
.
The options for [DISC MENU] appear.  
3
4
Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP  
MENU].  
Press  
.
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
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x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA  
DVD (MP3 file)  
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound  
Changing the Sound  
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel  
(monaural)  
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel  
(monaural)  
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or  
DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file)  
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM,  
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can  
change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is  
recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also  
change the language.  
With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA  
DVD, 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.  
x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD  
(DivX video file)  
The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio  
signal formats differ, depending on the DivX  
video file contained on the disc. The format is  
shown in the display.  
x Super VCD  
• [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)  
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to  
select the desired audio signal.  
• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the  
audio track 1 (monaural)  
x DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of  
language varies.  
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio  
track 2  
• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the  
audio track 2 (monaural)  
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a  
(page 114) to confirm which language the code  
represents. When the same language is  
displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO  
is recorded in multiple audio formats.  
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the  
audio track 2 (monaural)  
Note  
• While the system is 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].  
x DVD-VR  
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are  
displayed.  
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.  
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Checking the audio signal  
format  
(DVD VIDEO, DATA DVD, DATA CD  
only)  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or  
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR  
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during  
playback, the format of the current audio signal  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as  
shown below.  
This function is only available for DVD-VRs  
with a playlist created.  
1
2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
xDVD  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel  
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press  
[ORIGINAL/  
.
LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect)  
Surround (L/R)  
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]  
appear.  
1: ENGLISH  
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1  
Press X/x to select a setting.  
L
C
R
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles  
created from [ORIGINAL] for editing.  
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles  
originally recorded.  
Front (L/R) +  
LFE  
Center  
LS  
RS  
Currently playing  
program format  
4
Press  
.
Example:  
Dolby Digital 3 channel  
Surround  
(Monaural)  
Front (L/R)  
1:SPANISH  
DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1  
L
R
S
Currently playing  
program format  
xDATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD  
(DivX video file)  
Example:  
MP3 audio  
1:MP3  
128k  
Bit rate  
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x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD  
(DivX video file)  
1 Playing time of the current file  
2 Current file name  
ViewingInformationAbout  
the Disc  
3 Current album and file number  
Note  
• The system can only display the first level of the  
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.  
• If a file name of the MP3 file 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.  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time in the front  
panel display  
• Playing time of MP3 files and DivX video files may  
not be displayed correctly.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing  
the disc, the front panel display changes  
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...  
Some displayed items may disappear after a few  
seconds.  
Tip  
• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions, the playing time is displayed in the front  
panel display.  
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time on the TV  
screen  
1 Playing time of the current title  
2 Remaining time of the current title  
3 Playing time of the current chapter  
4 Remaining time of the current chapter  
5 Disc name  
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The following display appears on the TV  
screen.  
6 Title and chapter  
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/CD  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Remaining time of the current track  
3 Playing time of the disc  
T
1: 01: 40  
Time information  
4 Remaining time of the disc  
5 Track name  
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change  
the time information.  
a)  
6 Track and index  
VIDEO CD only.  
a)  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can check depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
x Super VCD  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Track text  
xDVD VIDEO/DVD-VR  
• T **:**:**  
3 Track and index number  
x DATA CD (MP3 file) or DATA DVD  
(MP3 file)  
1 Playing time and current track number  
Playing time of the current title  
• T–**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current title  
• C **:**:**  
b)  
2 Track (file) name  
b)  
If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C–**:**:**  
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3  
tag information.  
The system can support ID3 version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.  
ID3 version 2.2/2.3 tag information display has  
priority when both ID3 version 1.0/1.1 and version  
2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
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x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)  
• **:**  
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD  
(MP3 file/DivX video file) text  
Playing time of the current scene  
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files  
or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA  
DVD, you can display the name of the folder/  
MP3 file/DivX video file, and the audio bit rate  
(the amount of data per second of the current  
audio) on your TV screen.  
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/  
CD  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
• T–**:**  
Remaining time of the current track  
• D **:**  
1)  
Bit rate  
Playing time of the current disc  
• D–**:**  
T
0: 13 192k MP3  
Remaining time of the current disc  
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3  
file)  
• T **:**  
2002_Remixes  
Soul_Survivor_rap_version  
Playing time of the current track  
x DATA CD (DivX video file)/  
DATA DVD (DivX video file)  
• **:**:**  
2)  
Folder name  
MP3 file/DivX  
video file name  
2)  
Playing time of the current file  
1)  
2)  
Appears when:  
– playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA  
DVD.  
Note  
• Characters/marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3  
audio signals on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will  
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3  
tag information.  
• 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.  
The system can support ID3 version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.  
ID3 version 2.2/2.3 tag information display has  
priority when both ID3 version 1.0/1.1 and version  
2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.  
Checking the play information  
of the disc  
To check DVD/CD text  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to  
display text recorded in the DVD/CD.  
The DVD/CD text appears on the TV screen  
only when text is recorded in the disc. You  
cannot change the text. If the disc does not  
contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.  
Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg  
Adagio - Allegro molto  
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Checking the date  
information of JPEG image  
file  
Changing the Angles  
You can check the date information during  
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the  
JPEG image file.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the  
viewing angle.  
Press  
DISPLAY twice during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the TV  
screen.  
Press ANGLE during playback to select the  
desired angle.  
Note  
5(  
8)  
10( 15)  
DATA CD JPEG  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
9/18/2002  
Date information  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital  
camera image format defined by the Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
Tip  
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].  
MM: Month  
DD: Day  
YYYY: Year  
• Date information differs depending on the area.  
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Displaying the Subtitles  
Adjusting the Delay  
Between the Picture and  
Sound  
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn  
the subtitles on or off during playback. If  
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,  
you can change the subtitle language during  
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever  
you want.  
(A/V SYNC)  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between  
the picture and sound.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select  
the desired subtitle language.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles  
are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to  
turn them off.  
press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• “LONG”: adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound by 130 msec.  
• “SHORT”: adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound by 70 msec.  
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file  
has an “.AVI” or “.DivX” extension and contains  
subtitle information within the same file.  
• “OFF”: does not adjust.  
4
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, “A/V SYNC” may  
not be effective.  
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Selecting an MP3 file or folder  
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG  
Image Files  
1
2
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Press DVD MENU.  
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear on the TV screen.  
When a folder is being played, its title is  
shaded.  
You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:  
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file)  
or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)  
FOLDER LIST  
• which conform to the DCF* image file format  
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image  
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)  
02 1st Album (1986)  
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)  
04 Ready for Romance (1986)  
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)  
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)  
07 Back for Good (1988)  
Note  
08 Alone (1999)  
• The system will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3”, “.JPG”, or “.JPEG” even if they are not in  
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may  
generate a loud noise which could damage your  
speaker system.  
3
Press X/x to select a folder.  
xTo play MP3 files in a folder  
Press H to start playing the selected  
folder.  
• The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO  
format.  
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will  
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on  
the folder configuration, the number of folders that  
can be recognized by the system may decrease.)  
• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG  
image files in a folder.  
xTo select an MP3 file  
Press  
.
A list of files contained in the folder  
appears.  
• The system may take longer time to playback, when  
progressing to the following folder or jumping to  
other folder.  
TRACK LIST  
03 In the Middle of Nowher...  
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac  
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan  
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth  
04_Sweet_Little_Shella  
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums  
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown  
07_In_Shaire  
• The system may not play certain types of JPEG image  
files (e.g.: a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width)  
× 8 (height)).  
Press X/x to select a file and press  
.
The system starts playing the selected file.  
You can turn the file list off by pressing  
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again  
will display the folder list.  
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To stop playback  
Selecting a JPEG image file or  
folder  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous MP3  
file  
1
2
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Press DVD MENU.  
Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press .  
twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you  
press . once, you can go to the beginning of  
the current MP3 file. Note that you can select the  
next folder by continuing to press > after the  
last file on the current folder, but you cannot  
return to the previous folder by pressing ..  
To return to the previous folder, select the folder  
from the folder list.  
The folder recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear on the TV screen.  
When a folder is being played, its title is  
shaded.  
FOLDER LIST  
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)  
02 1st Album (1986)  
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)  
04 Ready for Romance (1986)  
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)  
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)  
07 Back for Good (1988)  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
08 Alone (1999)  
To turn off the display  
Press DVD MENU.  
3
Press X/x to select a folder.  
xTo play JPEG image files in a folder  
Press H to start playing the selected  
folder.  
xTo select a JPEG image file by  
displaying the subscreens  
Press PICTURE NAVI.  
Images of JPEG image files in the folder  
appear in 16 subscreens.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image  
file you want to view, then press  
.
To return to normal screen, press O  
RETURN.  
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Note  
Displaying the list of MP3  
files/JPEG image files/DivX  
video files  
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set  
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].  
Tip  
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the  
TV screen. To display the additional JPEG  
image files, select the bottom JPEG image file  
and press x. To return to the previous JPEG  
image file, select the top JPEG image file and  
press X.  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Press X/x to select  
[BROWSING], then press  
.
The options for [BROWSING] appear.  
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Press X/x to select the desired list,  
then press  
.
Press C/c when the Control Menu display is not  
displayed on the TV screen. Note that you can  
select the next folder by continuing to press c  
after the last image on the current folder, but that  
you cannot return to the previous folder by  
pressing C. To return to the previous folder,  
select the folder from the folder list.  
• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders  
appears. Follow step 3 of “Selecting an  
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image  
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.  
To rotate a JPEG image file  
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV  
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90  
degrees.  
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.  
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.  
If there is no JPEG image file in the  
selected folder, [No image data] appears.  
In this case, select [FOLDER LIST] to  
display the list of folders.  
Note  
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set  
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to  
[(1920×1080i)HD  
] or [(1920×1080i)HD]  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
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Note  
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set  
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].  
• If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the  
same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends  
that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower  
when creating the file. If the sound still skips, then  
reduce the size of the JPEG file.  
Playing MP3 Files and  
JPEG Image Files as a  
Slide Show with Sound  
You can play a slide show with sound by first  
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in  
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Specifying the slide show  
duration of JPEG image files  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
1
2
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Press DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
in stop mode.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[INTERVAL],  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press  
[MODE  
.
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The options for [MODE (MUSIC,  
IMAGE)] appear.  
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard  
duration.  
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter  
than [NORMAL].  
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• [AUTO]: You can play both the JPEG  
image files and MP3 files in the same  
folder as a slide show.  
• [SLOW1]: You can set the duration  
longer than [NORMAL].  
• [SLOW2]: You can set the duration  
longer than [SLOW1].  
• [MUSIC]: You can play only MP3 files  
continuously.  
• [IMAGE]: You can play only JPEG  
image files as a slide show.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display  
than the option you selected. Especially progressive  
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000  
pixels or more.  
5
6
Press  
.
Press DVD MENU.  
The list of folder recorded on the DATA  
CD or DATA DVD appears.  
• Duration of interval depends on the [JPEG  
RESOLUTION] setting in [HDMI SETUP]  
7
Press X/x to select the desired folder  
and press H.  
The system starts playing the selected  
folder.  
You can turn the folder list on or off by  
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.  
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Enjoying DivX® Videos  
Selecting an effect for JPEG  
image files in the slide show  
1
2
3
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
About DivX video files  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[EFFECT],  
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,  
.
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an  
®
The options for [EFFECT] appear.  
official DivX Certified product.  
You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that  
Press X/x to select a setting.  
®
contains DivX video files.  
• [MODE1]: The JPEG image file sweeps  
in from top to bottom.  
A DATA CD or DATA DVD that the  
system can play  
• [MODE2]: The JPEG image file stretches  
out from left to right of the TV screen.  
• [MODE3]: The JPEG image file stretches  
out from the center of the TV screen.  
• [MODE4]: The JPEG image file  
randomly cycle through the effects.  
• [MODE5]: The next JPEG image file  
slides over the previous image.  
Playback of a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/  
CD-RW) or DATA DVD (DVD-ROM/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW) on this system  
is subject to certain conditions:  
– With a DATA CD/DATA DVD that contains  
DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays  
only the DivX video files.  
• [OFF]: Off.  
However, this system only plays a DATA CD of  
format ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and a  
DATA DVD of Universal Disk Format (UDF).  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the disc drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set  
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to  
[(1920×1080i)HD  
] or [(1920×1080i)HD]  
About playback order of data on a  
DATA CD or DATA DVD  
Note that the playback order may not be  
applicable, depending on the software used for  
creating the DivX video file, or if there are more  
than 200 folders and 150 DivX video files in  
each folder.  
Note  
• The system may not be able to play some DATA  
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write  
format.  
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DivX video files that the system  
can play  
Selecting a folder  
1
Press DVD MENU.  
The system can play data that is recorded in  
DivX format, and which has the extension  
“.AVI”, or “.DIVX”. The system will not play  
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if  
they do not contain a DivX video.  
A list of folders on the disc appears. Only  
folders that contain DivX video files are  
listed.  
FOLDER LIST  
Tip  
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NEW YEAR'S DAY  
MY FAVOURITES  
• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG  
image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see  
Note  
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the  
file has been combined from two or more DivX video  
files.  
2
3
Press X/x to select the folder you want  
to play.  
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size  
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.  
• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or  
not match the pictures on the TV screen.  
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that  
are longer than 3 hours.  
Press H.  
The system starts playing the selected  
folder.  
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may  
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended  
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound  
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.  
Note, however, this system does not conform to  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing  
DivX files.  
To go to the next or previous  
page  
Press  
/
.
To turn off the display  
• Because of the compression technology used for  
DivX video files, it may take some time after you  
press H for the picture to appear.  
Press DVD MENU repeatedly.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
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Selecting a DivX video file  
Playing a VIDEO CD with  
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)  
(PBC Playback)  
1
After step 2 of “Selecting a folder,”  
press  
.
The list of files in the folder appears.  
FILE LIST  
MY FAVOURITES  
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you  
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search  
functions, and other such operations.  
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD  
interactively by following the menu on the TV  
screen.  
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VENUS  
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
2
Press X/x to select a file and press  
.
The selected file starts playing.  
The menu for your selection appears on the  
TV screen.  
To go to the next or previous  
page  
2
Select the item number you want using  
the numeric buttons.  
Press  
/
.
3
4
Press  
.
To return to the previous display  
Follow the instructions in the menu for  
interactive operations.  
Press O RETURN.  
To stop playback  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the disc, as the operating procedure  
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous DivX  
video file without turning on the  
above file list  
To go back to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
You can select the next or previous DivX video  
file in the same folder by pressing >/..  
You can also select the first file of the next  
folder by pressing > during playback of the  
last file of the current folder. Note that you  
cannot return to the previous folder by pressing  
.. To return to the previous folder, select it  
from the folder list.  
Note  
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in  
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the  
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this  
case, press H.  
Tip  
• To play without using the PBC function, press ./  
> or the numeric buttons while the system is in  
stop mode to select a track, then press H or . The  
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures  
such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x  
twice, then press H.  
Tip  
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play  
the DivX video files as many times as the preset  
number. The following occurrences are counted:  
– when the system is turned off.  
– when another file is played.  
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Sound Adjustments  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding  
mode. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.  
X/x/c,  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel  
display.  
Display  
Decoding mode  
Effect  
“A.F.D. STD”  
AUTO FORMAT  
DIRECT  
Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.  
Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.  
STANDARD  
“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT  
DIRECT MULTI  
2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and  
right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel.  
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers,  
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker  
does not output any sound.  
Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output  
the sound will vary.  
“PLII MOVIE”  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
MOVIE  
Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and  
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.  
This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.  
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound  
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.  
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Display  
Decoding mode  
Effect  
“PLII MUSIC”  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
MUSIC  
Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and  
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.  
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.  
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound  
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.  
“2CH STEREO”  
2 CHANNEL  
STEREO  
Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and  
subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to  
2 channels.  
“HP THEATER”  
“HP 2CH”  
HEADPHONE  
THEATER  
Outputs the sound as surround from headphones left and right.  
HEADPHONE  
2 CHANNEL  
STEREO  
Outputs the sound from headphones left and right. Multi channel  
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.  
4
5
Press  
.
The selected decoding mode is applied.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE” and set the sound mode (page 65) to  
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC”.  
Note  
• Depending on the disc or source, when you select “A.F.D. MULTI”, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as  
the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select “A.F.D. STD”.  
• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PLII MOVIE” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled and the multi  
channel source is output directly.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PLII MOVIE” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.  
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.  
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI”, the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select  
“A.F.D. STD”, “PLII MOVIE”, or “PLII MUSIC”.  
• When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 76), sound from the S-AIR  
receiver may skip.  
Tip  
• The system memorizes the last decoding mode selected for each function mode.  
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the decoding mode that was last applied to function is  
automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to DVD with Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE as the decoding  
mode, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE will be applied again.  
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Selecting the Sound Mode  
You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.  
SOUND MODE  
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front  
panel display.  
• “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the  
disc or sound stream.  
• “MOVIE”: The system provides sound suitable for movies.  
• “MUSIC”: The system provides sound suitable for music.  
• “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for the sports program.  
• “NEWS”: The system provides the sound for the voice program, such as news.  
• “OMNI-DIR”: The system reproduces the stereo effect everywhere surrounding by satellite speakers.  
Note  
• Depending on the disc or source, when you select “AUTO”, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as the system  
selects the optimum mode automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select other than “AUTO”.  
• When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 76), sound from the S-AIR  
receiver may skip.  
• The system memorizes the last sound mode selected for each function mode.  
• When you select “SPORTS” depending on the input stream, Pro Logic II music may be applied automatically.  
Tip  
• When you connect headphones to the surround amplifier, you can select “AUTO”, “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” only.  
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Adjusting the Bass,  
Middle, and Treble Level  
You can adjust the bass, middle, and treble level  
easily.  
TONE  
X/x,  
1
2
Press TONE repeatedly until “BASS,”  
“MIDDLE,” or “TREBLE” appears in the  
front panel display.  
• “BASS”: adjusts the bass level  
(–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).  
• “MIDDLE”: adjusts the middle level  
(–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).  
• “TREBLE”: adjusts the treble level  
(–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).  
Press X/x to adjust.  
The adjusted value appears in the front  
panel display.  
3
Press  
.
Note  
• Depending on the sound mode, the sound effect may  
be less noticeable  
• Adjustment of “MIDDLE” is not available when you  
connect headphones to the surround amplifier.  
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7
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
Tuner Functions  
TUNED  
STEREO  
Presetting Radio Stations  
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM  
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down  
the volume to minimum.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset number directly by  
pressing the numeric buttons.  
Tip  
Press  
.
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the  
following display on the TV screen.  
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station is stored.  
Current station  
8
9
Repeat steps 2 to 7 to store other  
stations.  
Current band and preset number  
FM  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
FM 10 : 88.00 MHz  
SONY RADIO  
To change the preset number  
Select the desired preset number by pressing  
PRESET +/– (page 68), then perform the  
procedure from step 3.  
Station name  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”  
or “AM” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press and hold TUNING +/– until the  
auto scanning starts.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for  
stereo program) light up in the front panel  
display.  
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
appears in the front panel display.  
5
Press  
or c.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
TUNED  
STEREO  
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To listen to radio stations when  
you know the frequencies  
Listening to the Radio  
Use direct tuning in step 2.  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
1 Press D.TUNING.  
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the  
frequency number you want to listen to. For  
example, to input “98.0MHz,” press the  
numeric buttons in the following order.  
9 t 8 t 0  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”  
or “AM” appears in the front panel  
display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
3 Press  
.
2
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select  
the preset station.  
Tip  
Each time you press the button, the system  
tunes in one preset station.  
• To improve reception, reorient the connected  
antennas (aerials).  
If an FM program is noisy  
Tip  
• You can select the preset number directly by  
pressing the numeric buttons.  
If an FM program is noisy, you can select  
monaural reception. There will be no stereo  
effect, but reception will improve.  
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
To turn off the radio  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
Press "/1 to turn off the system.  
To change to another function, press  
FUNCTION.  
press  
or c.  
3 Press X/x to select “MONO”.  
• “STEREO”: stereo reception.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
• “MONO”: monaural reception.  
4 Press  
.
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/–  
repeatedly.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING  
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically  
when the system receives the radio station. To  
stop the automatic tuning manually, press  
TUNING +/– or x.  
The setting is made.  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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Naming preset stations  
Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the front panel  
display  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front  
panel display when a station is selected.  
Only one name can be entered for each preset  
station.  
When the system is set to “FM” or “AM,” you  
can check the frequency using the front panel  
display.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”  
or “AM” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel  
display changes as shown.  
1 Station name*  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Frequency**  
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a  
preset station.  
2
Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select  
the preset station you want to create an  
index name for.  
**Returns to the original display when several seconds  
have elapsed.  
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”  
appears in the front panel display.  
TUNED  
STEREO  
5
6
Press  
or c.  
Create a name by using C/X/x/c.  
Press X/x to select a character, then press c  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
You can input letters, numbers, and other  
symbols for a radio station.  
If you make a mistake  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select  
the desired character.  
To erase the character, press C/c  
repeatedly until the character to be erased  
flashes, then press CLEAR.  
7
8
Press  
.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station name is stored.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
Control for HDMI/External Audio  
Device  
Using the Control for HDMI  
Function for “BRAVIA”  
Sync  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal. This tuner offers convenient  
RDS features, such as station name display.  
RDS is available only for FM stations.*  
This function is available on TVs with the  
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the Control for HDMI function  
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as below:  
Note  
• RDS may not work properly if the station you are  
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,  
or if the signal strength is weak.  
– Theatre Mode (page 71)  
– System Power Off (page 72)  
– System Audio Control (page 72)  
– Volume Limit (page 73)  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are not  
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local  
radio stations for details on RDS services in your  
area.  
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function  
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics  
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface).  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station from the FM band.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the station name* appears in the front  
panel display.  
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a station name  
will not appear in the front panel display.  
The Control for HDMI function will not work in  
the following cases:  
– When you connect this system to a  
component which is not compatible with the  
Control for HDMI function.  
Tip  
• When a station name is displayed, you can check the  
frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.  
– A component does not have an HDMI jack.  
There are convenient buttons on the system’s  
remote for operating the TV, such as  
THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV ?/1.  
operating instructions of the TV.  
ONE-TOUCH  
THEATRE  
PLAY  
TV  
BRAVIA Sync  
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To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
function to on/off  
Note  
• Depending on the connected component, the Control  
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the component.  
• The Control for HDMI function may not work if you  
connect a component other than Sony, even if the  
component is compatible with the Control for HDMI  
function.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Preparing for the Control for  
HDMI function  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)  
The system is compatible with the Control for  
HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy  
Setting function, you can set the system’s  
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] function  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then  
automatically by setting the TV. For details,  
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.  
press  
.
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.  
If the TV is not compatible with the Control for  
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control  
for HDMI function of the system and TV  
manually.  
6
7
Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR  
HDMI], then press  
Press X/x to select the setting, then  
press  
.
.
Note  
• [OFF]: Off.  
• [ON]: On.  
• Displayed items vary depending on the country  
model.  
Note  
1
2
3
Make sure that the system and the TV  
are connected with an HDMI cable.  
• When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears,  
make sure the HDMI connection is correct.  
Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on  
the system.  
Using the Theatre Mode  
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system through  
the HDMI input appears on the TV  
screen.  
(Theatre Mode)  
If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode,  
you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies  
and the sound is output from the system’s  
speaker automatically by pressing THEATRE.  
4
Set the Control for HDMI function of the  
system and TV.  
For details of the setting of the system, see  
the following steps. For details of the  
setting of the TV, refer to the operating  
instructions of the TV (depending on the  
TV, the default setting of the Control for  
HDMI function is set to off).  
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Watching DVD by a single  
button press  
Turning the system off in sync  
with the TV  
(One-Touch Play)  
(System Power Off)  
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV  
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and  
the system starts playing a disc automatically.  
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER  
button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the  
system’s remote, the system turns off  
automatically.  
The One-Touch Play also works when:  
– You insert the disc and B appears in the front  
panel display.  
Note  
• Before using the System Power Off function, set the  
function for TV power. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
– You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU  
and B appears in the front panel display.  
• Depending on the status of the system (e.g.: while  
other than “DVD” or “TV” function, or playing a  
CD), the system may not turn off automatically.  
– You select the “DVD” function by pressing  
FUNCTION and B appears in the front panel  
display.  
Enjoying TV sound from the  
speakers in this system  
Note  
• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.  
(System Audio Control)  
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy  
operation.  
To use this function, connect the system and the  
TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an  
HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 27).  
The system and TV work as follows (e.g.):  
This system  
TV  
Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already  
turned on.)  
turned on.)  
r
r
Switches to “DVD”  
function.  
Switches to HDMI input.  
Depending on the TV, when you set the system  
to the “TV” function, the System Audio Control  
function is activated. TV sound is output from  
the system speakers, and the volume of the TV  
speakers is minimized automatically.  
r
r
Starts playing the disc and Minimizes sound level.  
outputs the sound.  
(System Audio Control)  
Note  
You can use the System Audio Control function  
as follows:  
• While you are watching the TV and the  
function of the system is switched to “TV”, TV  
sound is output from the system speakers  
automatically.  
• Make sure the HDMI connection is correct, and set  
the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].  
• Depending on the TV, the beginning of the content  
may not be played back.  
• Depending on the disc, playback may take a while to  
start.  
• You can control the system’s volume by the  
remote of the TV.  
• If you turn the system off or set the function of  
the system to other than “TV”, TV sound is  
output from the TV speakers.  
You can also operate the System Audio Control  
function from the TV menu. For details, refer to  
the operating instructions of the TV.  
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Note  
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the system,  
TV sound will not be output for a moment.  
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,  
the System Audio Control function will not work.  
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of  
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.  
• If you select a TV program during DVD playback  
with the system, the “TV” function is automatically  
set to output TV sound.  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT Adapter  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound  
from a portable audio source or computer. By  
connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter,  
you can enjoy sound from the connected  
component on the system.  
• When you activate One-Touch Play during watching  
TV, the System Audio Control function is activated  
and the TV sound is muted.  
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters  
vary in each area.  
Tip  
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, see “Connecting the other  
• You can connect the system and the TV audio  
digitally. For details, see “4 Connecting the TV”  
Note  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
Setting the Maximum Volume  
Level of the System  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter to/from the control unit while the  
system is turned on.  
(Volume Limit)  
If you change the output method of the TV to the  
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing  
THEATRE, loud sound may be output  
depending on the volume level of the system.  
You can prevent this by limiting the maximum  
level of the volume. For details, see “[VOLUME  
LIMIT]” (page 93).  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, images may also be output. In this case, the  
system outputs only a composite video signal (see  
page 26, connection method A) regardless of the  
type of video signal.  
• When you use the system and the Bluetooth Wireless  
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at  
the same time, transmission distance between the  
Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio  
Adapter may be reduced. In this case, place the  
Bluetooth transmitter as far as possible from the  
system, or move the Bluetooth Wireless Audio  
Adapter closer to the Bluetooth transmitter.  
• When you use the system and the Wireless Network  
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at  
the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio  
Adapter as far as possible from the system.  
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Playing the connected  
component on the system  
Using an S-AIR Product  
The system is compatible with the S-AIR  
function (page 113), which allows sound  
transmission between S-AIR products.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Start playback of the connected  
component.  
About S-AIR products  
There are two types of S-AIR product.  
• S-AIR main unit (control unit and subwoofer  
in this system): This is for transmitting sound.  
You can use up to 3 S-AIR main unit. (The  
number of usable S-AIR main unit depends on  
the use environment.)  
The sound and images from the connected  
component are played on the system or  
connected TV.  
For operation details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
• S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier in this  
system): This is for receiving sound.  
Tip  
• When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the  
sound. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE”  
(page 63) and set the sound mode (page 65) to  
“MOVIE”, “MUSIC” or “NEWS”. To cancel, select  
other than “A.F.D. STD”.  
– Surround amplifier: You can enjoy  
surround speaker sound wirelessly.  
– S-AIR receiver (not supplied): You can  
enjoy system sound in another room.  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, you may be able to operate a connected  
component using either the buttons on the remote or  
the control unit. The following illustration shows an  
example of buttons that can be used in this case.  
S-AIR sub unit  
(S-AIR receiver,  
not supplied)  
S-AIR main unit (control unit  
and subwoofer)  
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H
X
x
S-AIR sub unit  
(surround amplifier)  
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Press X/x to select the desired ID, then  
press  
Establishing sound  
.
transmission between the  
S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub  
unit (ID setting)  
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).  
The confirmation display appears.  
10  
Press  
.
For the surround amplifier (supplied)  
For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied)  
Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.  
Sound transmission is established as  
follows (example):  
Simply by matching the ID of the S-AIR main  
unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish  
sound transmission. You can use multiple  
S-AIR main unit by setting a different ID for  
each component.  
Other S-AIR main  
unit  
S-AIR main unit  
ID A  
ID B  
To set the ID of the S-AIR main  
unit  
1
Press "/1 on the S-AIR main unit.  
The system turns on.  
ID A  
ID B  
S-AIR sub unit  
ID A  
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit  
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
Tip  
• To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 7  
above. When you pair the S-AIR main unit with the  
S-AIR sub unit (page 77), [(PAIRING)] appears  
beside ID on the display for selecting ID.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
4
5
6
7
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
To set the ID of the surround  
amplifier  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
1
2
3
Make sure that the SURROUND  
SELECTOR switch of the surround  
amplifier is set to SURROUND.  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround  
amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of  
the S-AIR main unit.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
Press POWER on the surround  
amplifier.  
Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t],  
then press  
.
When sound transmission is established,  
the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the  
surround amplifier turns green.  
Note  
• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in  
the S-AIR main unit, [S-AIR SETUP] cannot be  
selected.  
For details of the POWER / ON LINE  
indicator, see “To check the transmission  
8
Press X/x to select [ID], then press  
.
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Select the desired function on the  
S-AIR receiver.  
To set the ID of the S-AIR  
receiver (not supplied)  
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR  
receiver.  
The function changes in the same sequence  
3
Adjust the volume on the S-AIR  
receiver.  
Note  
• It is easy to set the same ID for the S-AIR main unit  
and S-AIR sub unit to establish sound transmission.  
However, neighbours may also receive your system’s  
sound if IDs are the same, or you may receive the  
sound from neighbours. To prevent this, you can  
identify the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR  
sub unit by performing the pairing operation  
Note  
• When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi  
channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel.  
• The sound of the S-AIR receiver may be cut off by  
operation of the S-AIR main unit.  
• Sound source is same with both the system and S-AIR  
receiver.  
Enjoying the system’s sound  
in another room  
To control the system from the  
S-AIR receiver  
You can control the system from the S-AIR  
For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied)  
receiver by using the following buttons.  
You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the  
S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be  
installed anywhere, regardless of the location of  
the S-AIR main unit, for enjoying the system’s  
sound in another room.  
Press  
Operation  
H, X, x,  
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Share the same operations on the  
remote and control unit.  
S-AIR CH  
Change the function of the system.  
For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the  
operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of  
the S-AIR receiver.  
1
Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to that  
of the S-AIR main unit.  
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver  
while the S-AIR main unit is in  
standby mode  
• To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see  
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer  
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR  
receiver.  
For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied)  
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the  
S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting  
“S-AIR STBY” to “ON”.  
Note  
• When you are using another S-AIR sub unit,  
such as a surround amplifier, do not change the  
ID of the S-AIR main unit. Set the ID of the  
S-AIR receiver to the same ID as the S-AIR  
main unit.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR  
STBY” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
or c.  
• When you pair the S-AIR main unit and another  
S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, by  
the pairing operation, you need to perform the  
pairing operation between the S-AIR main unit  
and the S-AIR receiver. For details, see  
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting.  
• “ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver  
while the S-AIR main unit is in standby  
mode or turned on.  
• “OFF”: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR  
receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in  
standby mode.  
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4
Press  
.
x Before pairing  
Sound transmission is established by the ID  
(example).  
The setting is made.  
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Your room  
S-AIR main unit  
Neighbour  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• When you set “S-AIR STBY” to “ON”, the power  
consumption during the standby mode increases.  
• When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY”  
is set to “ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound  
transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR  
receiver is not established), or lights up (when sound  
transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR  
receiver is established) in the front panel display.  
• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the  
S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “S-AIR STBY”.  
• “S-AIR STBY” is set to “OFF” automatically when  
the wireless transmitter is removed from the S-AIR  
main unit.  
ID A  
ID A  
ID A  
S-AIR sub unit  
S-AIR sub unit  
x After pairing  
• When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY”  
is set to “ON”, you cannot use any buttons other than  
"/1 button.  
Sound transmission is established between the  
paired S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit(s)  
only.  
Tip  
• When there is no disc in the S-AIR main unit and  
“S-AIR” lights up in the front panel display, you can  
load a disc into the S-AIR main unit and enjoy music  
by the S-AIR receiver.  
Your room  
S-AIR main unit  
Neighbour  
ID A  
No transmission  
Identifying the S-AIR main  
unit with a specific S-AIR sub  
unit (Pairing operation)  
For the surround amplifier (supplied)  
For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied)  
ID A  
ID A  
S-AIR sub unit  
S-AIR sub unit  
It is easy to set the same ID for the S-AIR main  
unit and an S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround  
amplifier or S-AIR receiver, to establish sound  
transmission. However, neighbours may also  
receive your system’s sound if IDs are the same,  
or you may receive the sound from neighbours.  
To prevent this, you can identify the S-AIR main  
unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by  
Pairing  
1
Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want  
to pair near the S-AIR main unit.  
Note  
• Remove headphones from the surround  
amplifier (if connected).  
performing the pairing operation.  
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2
Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit  
and the S-AIR sub unit.  
11  
Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.  
xFor the surround amplifier  
Press POWER on the surround amplifier to  
turn on the surround amplifier and press  
PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround  
amplifier.  
The PAIRING indicator of the surround  
amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.  
When sound transmission is established,  
the PAIRING indicator of the surround  
amplifier turns red and the confirmation  
display appears.  
• To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see  
• To set the ID of the surround amplifier,  
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer  
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR  
receiver.  
3
4
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Tip  
• To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the  
surround amplifier, a slim instrument, such as a  
paper clip, can be used.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
xFor the S-AIR receiver  
Refer to the operating instructions of the  
S-AIR receiver.  
When sound transmission is established,  
the confirmation display appears.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
5
6
7
8
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Note  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
• Perform the pairing within several minutes after  
step 10. If you do not, the pairing is canceled  
automatically and the confirmation display  
appears. To perform pairing, select [YES]. To  
return to the previous display, select [NO].  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
12  
Press C/c to select the next operation.  
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
xTo finish pairing  
Select [NO], then press  
Press X/x to select [S-AIR SETUP t],  
.
then press  
.
xTo perform pairing of another S-AIR  
Note  
sub unit  
Select [YES], then press  
• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in  
the S-AIR main unit, [S-AIR SETUP] cannot be  
selected.  
.
Note  
• If you perform the pairing operation between the  
S-AIR main unit and another S-AIR sub unit  
(page 77), sound transmission established by ID is  
canceled.  
9
Press X/x to select [PAIRING], then  
press  
.
The confirmation display appears.  
10  
Press C/c to select [YES], then press  
• When you perform pairing, [(PAIRING)] appears  
beside ID on the display for selecting ID.  
.
The S-AIR main unit starts pairing.  
To not perform pairing, select [NO].  
To cancel pairing  
Perform the ID setting of the S-AIR main unit  
according to the procedure of “To set the ID of  
new ID (you can select the same ID as before),  
pairing is canceled.  
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Note  
If sound transmission is  
unstable  
• When the wireless transmitter is not inserted in the  
S-AIR main unit, you cannot set “RF CHANGE”.  
• In most cases, you will not need to change this  
setting.  
For the surround amplifier (supplied)  
For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied)  
• If “RF CHANGE” is set to “OFF,” transmission  
between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit can  
be performed using one of the following channels.  
– S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi  
channel 1  
If you use multiple wireless systems which  
sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN  
or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR  
products or other wireless systems may be  
unstable. In this case, the transmission may be  
improved by changing the following “RF  
CHANGE” setting.  
– S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi  
channel 6  
– S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi  
channel 11  
• The transmission may be improved by changing the  
transmission channel (frequency) of the other  
wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the other wireless system(s).  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “RF  
CHANGE” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the desired setting.  
• “AUTO”: Normally select this. The  
system change “RF CHANGE” to “ON”  
or “OFF” automatically.  
• “ON”: The system transmits sound by  
searching the better channel for  
transmitting.  
• “OFF”: The system transmits sound by  
fixing the channel for transmitting.  
4
5
6
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF”,  
select the ID so that sound  
transmission is most stabilized  
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TV  
Manufacturer  
SONY  
Code number  
501 (default)  
501  
Other Operations  
AIWA  
Controlling the TV with the  
Supplied Remote  
AKAI  
503  
DAEWOO  
FISHER  
503, 506, 515, 544  
508, 545  
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control  
your TV with the supplied remote.  
GENERAL  
ELECTRIC (GE)  
503, 509, 510, 544  
Note  
GOLDSTAR/LG  
GRUNDIG  
503, 515, 517, 544, 568  
533  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)  
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.  
HITACHI  
503, 514, 515, 517, 544, 557,  
571  
ITT  
521, 522  
Preparing the remote for  
controlling the TV  
JVC  
516  
LOEWE  
MAGNAVOX  
MARANTZ  
515  
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your  
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)  
using the numeric buttons. Then release TV  
[/1.  
503, 515, 517, 518, 544, 566  
527  
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 527, 544, 566, 568  
NEC  
503, 517, 554, 566  
521, 522  
If you successfully set the manufacturer’s code,  
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting  
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times  
quickly.  
NOKIA  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
509, 553, 572  
515, 518, 557, 570, 571  
509, 525, 551  
503, 510, 544  
530, 537, 547, 549, 558  
566  
PIONEER  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SABA  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the  
code that works with your TV.  
SAMPO  
SAMSUNG  
503, 515, 517, 544, 557, 566,  
569, 574  
SANYO  
508, 545, 567  
SHARP  
517, 535, 565  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
530, 537, 547, 549, 558  
530, 537, 547, 549  
535, 541, 551  
543, 567  
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CATV  
Controlling the TV with the  
remote  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
SONY  
821  
You can control the TV by using following  
buttons. To use these buttons (other than  
THEATRE and TV [/1), set the remote to the  
TV mode by pressing TV so that TV button  
lights up for 1 second.  
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840  
JERROLD/GI/  
MOTOROLA  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,  
812, 813, 814  
JERROLD  
OAK  
830, 831  
841, 842, 843  
To exit the TV mode, press TV so that the TV  
flashes 4 times.  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835  
828, 829  
Note  
SCIENTIFIC  
ATLANTA  
815, 816, 817, 844  
• During the TV mode, if you press any of the  
following buttons, TV button lights up. (Depending  
on the manufacturer setting, some buttons may not  
work and TV button does not light up.)  
• When you press other than the following buttons  
during the remote is in the TV mode, TV button  
flashes 4 times and the remote exits the TV mode  
automatically.  
TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831  
ZENITH 826, 827  
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control  
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.  
• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the  
remote for 10 seconds.  
By pressing  
TV [/1  
You can  
Turn the TV on or off.  
THEATRE  
Enjoy optimal image suited for  
movies.  
TV VOL +/–  
TV CH +/–  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Select the TV channel.  
Numeric buttons, Select the TV channel.  
z, ENTER  
TOOLS  
Displays the operation menu for  
the current display.  
RETURN  
Return to the previous channel or  
layer on the menu of the TV.  
MENU  
Display the menu of the TV.  
MUTING  
Turn off the TV sound  
temporarily.  
C/X/x/c,  
Select the item on the menu.  
PROG +/–,  
c/C  
Select the TV channel.  
After pressing /, you can select  
the next (c) or previous (C) text  
page.  
Number buttons, Select the TV channel.  
-
After pressing /, you can select  
the text page by entering the three  
digit page number.  
ANALOG  
Switch to analogue mode.  
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You can  
Enjoying Multiplex  
Broadcast Sound  
(DUAL MONO)  
DIGITAL  
Switch to digital mode.  
Display the information.  
Access Text.  
/
/
Coloured buttons Select the options on the menu.  
Display the Digital Electronic  
Programme Guide (EPG).  
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when  
the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital  
multiplex broadcast signal.  
t/  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources in TV mode.  
Note  
After pressing /, you can hold  
the current text page.  
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to  
connect a TV or other components to the control unit  
with an optical or coaxial digital cord (pages 27, 28)  
and set the digital output mode of the TV or other  
components to Dolby Digital.  
Tip  
The function of these buttons are same as the remote  
buttons of the Sony TV. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions of the TV.  
AUDIO  
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired  
signal appears in the front panel display.  
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be  
output.  
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main  
and sub languages will be output.  
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Enjoying the Sound at Low  
Volume  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
You can preset the time in 10 minutes  
decrements.  
(NIGHT MODE)  
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you  
would in a movie theatre, even at low volume. It  
is useful for watching movies at night.  
SLEEP  
NIGHT  
Press SLEEP.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the minute display  
(the remaining time) changes in the front panel  
display as follows:  
Press NIGHT.  
“NIGHT” lights up in the front panel display and  
the sound effect is activated.  
SLEEP OFF t SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M  
Tip  
R
r
• To enjoy more effects, set [AUDIO DRC] to  
[STANDARD] or [MAX] (page 95).  
SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M T SLEEP 70M  
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights  
up in the front panel display.  
To turn off the sound effect  
Press NIGHT again.  
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  
Changing the Display  
Mode  
(INFORMATION MODE)  
The brightness of the front panel display can be  
set to either of 2 levels.  
You can change the displayed information in the  
front panel display.  
DIMMER  
X/x/c,  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Press DIMMER.  
Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of  
the front panel display changes.  
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “INFO  
MODE” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display  
becomes dark.  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• “STANDARD”: displays information  
fully such as the kind of disc, track  
number, repeat mode information, radio  
frequency, etc., for the selected function.  
For details of the displayed information,  
• “SIMPLE”: displays the selected function  
name only.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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Press  
.
Changing the Display  
Appearance of the Soft-  
touch Buttons  
The setting is made.  
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
Note  
• When the soft-touch buttons turn off in “SIMPLE”  
mode, first touch the soft-touch button area so that the  
soft-touch buttons light up, then operate the system  
with them.  
(ILLUMINATION MODE)  
You can select the way of displaying the soft-  
touch buttons located on the top of the control  
unit.  
Soft-touch button area  
X/x/c,  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Tip  
• Even if “SIMPLE” mode is set, only N on the top of  
the control unit lights up during playback.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM  
MODE” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• “STANDARD”: sets the soft-touch  
buttons lit up always.  
• “SIMPLE”: sets the soft-touch buttons lit  
up when you touch them. To operate the  
soft-touch buttons, touch them once and  
light them up. The soft-touch buttons turn  
off if you do not touch them for about 10  
seconds.  
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xIf you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Advanced Settings and Adjustments  
Restricting Playback of  
the Disc  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
(PARENTAL CONTROL)  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level such as the  
age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or  
replaced with different scenes.  
You can set the playback restriction by  
registering a password. When you set the  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you  
need to enter the password to play restricted  
discs.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric  
buttons, then press  
.
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
xWhen you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
7
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the numeric buttons, then press  
.
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
CHANGE PASSWORD:  
OFF  
USA  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
8
9
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
press  
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],  
.
then press  
.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are  
displayed.  
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL  
CONTROL t], then press  
.
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
press  
.
The area is selected.  
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
enter a standard code in the table of  
(page 114) using the numeric buttons.  
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11  
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
Changing the password  
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are  
displayed.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press X/x to select the desired level,  
then press  
.
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is  
complete.  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
To turn off the [PARENTAL  
CONTROL] function  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.  
press  
.
To play a disc for which  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set  
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],  
1 Load the disc and press H.  
The display for entering your password  
appears on the TV screen.  
then press  
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [PARENTAL  
CONTROL t], then press  
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
.
numeric buttons, then press  
.
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
The system starts playback.  
Note  
7
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
• When you play discs which do not have the  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback  
cannot be limited on this system.  
numeric buttons, then press  
.
8
Press X/x to select [CHANGE  
PASSWORD t], then press  
.
• 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.  
9
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
numeric buttons, then press  
.
10  
11  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
numeric buttons, then press  
.
Tip  
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
repeat steps 1 to 7 of “Restricting Playback of the  
Disc” (page 86). When you are asked to enter your  
password, enter “199703” using the numeric buttons,  
then press . The display will ask you to enter a new  
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit  
password, replace the disc in the control unit and  
press H. When the display for entering your  
password appears on the TV screen, enter your new  
password.  
To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the numeric buttons, then press  
.
If you make a mistake entering  
your password  
Press C before you press , then input the  
correct number.  
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Connect the calibration microphone  
(supplied) to the ECM-AC2 jack on the  
rear of the control unit.  
Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings  
Automatically  
Set up the calibration microphone at the ear  
level using the tripod, etc. (not supplied).  
The front of each speaker should face the  
calibration microphone, and there should be  
no obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration microphone.  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can  
set the appropriate surround sound  
automatically.  
Note  
• The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the supplied  
calibration microphone only. Do not connect  
other microphones.  
Note  
• The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume  
down. Give consideration to children and neighbours.  
• Make sure that the headphones are not connected to  
the surround amplifier. You cannot operate the  
following steps with the headphones connected.  
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], be sure that the  
surround amplifier turns on and you install the  
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If you  
install the surround amplifier in an improper location,  
such as another room, proper measurement will not  
be obtained.  
Rear of the control unit  
To ECM-AC2 jack  
Calibration microphone  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
6
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],  
then press  
.
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], then press  
8
9
Press C/c to select [YES].  
.
Press  
.
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
appear.  
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.  
Be quiet during the measurement.  
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About error messages for the  
auto calibration  
Note  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (about 1  
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During  
the measurement, test signals are output from  
the speakers.  
If the following message appears during [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], check “Symptoms and  
remedies” and retry the auto calibration.  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• If an error message appears on the TV screen,  
follow the message, then select [YES].  
An error message appears when:  
– the headphones are connected to the surround  
amplifier.  
Error  
message  
Symptoms and remedies  
[Check  
No channel sound can be detected.  
calibration mic Check that the calibration  
connection.] microphone is connected properly.  
If the calibration microphone is  
connected properly, the calibration  
microphone or calibration  
– the calibration microphone is not connected.  
– front speakers are not correctly connected.  
– surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
microphone cord may be damaged.  
[Mic input level The calibration microphone or  
– front and surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
overloaded.]  
system may be damaged.  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
– subwoofer is not connected.  
[Check front  
speaker  
connection.]  
Front speakers are not connected.  
Check that the front speakers are  
connected properly (page 23).  
10  
Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then  
press  
.
x The measurement is OK.  
Disconnect the calibration microphone,  
then select [YES]. The result is  
implemented.  
[Check  
surround  
speaker  
Only one surround speaker is  
connected. Check that the surround  
speakers are connected properly  
connection.]  
[Check front  
and surround  
speaker  
Front speakers are not connected  
and only one surround speaker is  
connected. Check that the speakers  
are connected properly (page 23).  
x The measurement is not OK.  
Follow the message, then select [YES] to  
retry.  
connection.]  
Note  
[Check  
subwoofer  
connection.]  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
• While the Auto Calibration function works:  
– do not turn off the power.  
– do not press any button.  
– do not change the volume.  
– do not change the function.  
– do not insert or eject a disc.  
– do not connect the headphones to the surround  
amplifier.  
– do not disconnect the calibration microphone.  
• When change the surround speakers from wireless  
connection to wired connection or vice versa, use  
D.C.A.C. function to adjust the sound setting.  
Tip  
• You can check the distance between the listening  
position and each speaker. See page 96.  
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7
Press X/x to select an item, then press  
.
Using the Setup Display  
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
You can make various adjustments for items  
such as picture and sound.  
Displayed items differ depending on the country  
model.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
16:9  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPON
4:3 OUTPUT:  
PAUSE MODE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
Note  
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over  
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions  
described may work.  
Options  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press X/x to select a setting, then  
press  
.
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX]  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
PAUSE MODE:  
OFF  
FULL  
AUTO  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
Selected setting  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select the setup item, then  
press  
.
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 91)  
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 91)  
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 93)  
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 94)  
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 95)  
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 96)  
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]  
Selected item  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
AUTO  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
PAUSE MODE:  
Setup items  
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Setting the Display or  
Sound Track Language  
[LANGUAGE SETUP]  
Settings for the Display  
[VIDEO SETUP]  
Select settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
Set various languages for the on-screen display  
or sound track.  
VIDEO SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
OFF  
FULL  
AUTO  
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
PAUSE MODE:  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
AUDIO FOLLOW  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
x [TV TYPE]  
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected  
TV.  
x[OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
You can switch the display language on the TV  
screen.  
[16:9]  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
x[MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can switch the language for the disc’s  
menu.  
x[AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can switch the language of the sound track.  
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
[4:3 LETTER  
BOX]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. Displays a wide picture  
with bands on the upper and lower  
portions of the screen.  
x[SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can switch 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.  
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).  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. The system  
automatically displays the wide  
picture on the entire screen and  
cuts off the portions that do not fit.  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
numeric buttons.  
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Note  
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be  
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or  
vice versa.  
x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]  
You can set the progressive signal that is output  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to  
on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
Note  
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].  
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only)  
You can select the picture in pause mode.  
[ON]  
The system outputs interlace  
signals.  
[OFF]  
The system outputs progressive  
signals. When you select [ON],  
follow the steps below.  
[AUTO]  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is output  
with no jitter.  
1
2
Select [ON], then press  
.
[FRAME]  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically, is  
output in high resolution.  
The confirmation display appears.  
Press C/c to select [START].  
The system outputs the progressive signal  
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is  
displayed correctly.  
3
Press C/c to select [YES].  
The system outputs the progressive signal.  
If you select [NO], the system will not  
output the progressive signal.  
Note  
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is  
effective only when you connect the control unit and  
TV with a component video cord (page 27).  
x [4:3 OUTPUT]  
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can  
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on  
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the  
system.  
[FULL]  
Select this when you can change  
the aspect ratio on your TV.  
[NORMAL]  
Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your  
TV. A 16:9 aspect ratio signal  
with black bands on left and right  
sides of the image appears.  
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[OFF]  
[ON]  
Off.  
Settings for the HDMI  
[HDMI SETUP]  
On. You can operate mutually  
between components that are  
connected with an HDMI cable.  
HDMI SETUP  
Note  
HDMI RESOLUTION:  
CONTROL FOR HDMI:  
VOLUME LIMIT:  
AUTO(1920x1080p)  
• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection  
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection.]  
appears and you cannot set to [ON].  
OFF  
LEVEL2  
YCBCR  
OFF  
SD  
YCB  
C
R/RGB(HDMI):  
AUDIO(HDMI):  
JPEG RESOLUTION:  
x [VOLUME LIMIT]  
If you change the output method of the TV to the  
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing  
THEATRE, the System Audio Control  
(page 72) is activated and loud sound may be  
output depending on the volume level of the  
system. You can prevent this by limiting the  
maximum level of the volume.  
x[HDMI RESOLUTION]  
You can select the type of video signal that is  
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details,  
[LEVEL3]  
[LEVEL2]  
[LEVEL1]  
[OFF]  
Maximum volume level is set to  
15.  
[AUTO(1920×1080p)]  
The system outputs the  
optimal video signal for the  
connected TV.  
Maximum volume level is set to  
20.  
[1920×1080i]  
[1280×720p]  
[720×480/576p]  
The system outputs  
1920 × 1080i* video signals.  
Maximum volume level is set to  
30.  
The system outputs  
1280 × 720p* video signals.  
Off.  
The system outputs  
720 × 480p* or 720 × 576p*  
video signals.  
Note  
• This function is available only when [CONTROL  
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].  
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]  
You can select the type of HDMI signal output  
from HDMI OUT jack.  
* i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the country model, [720 × 480p] may  
appear.  
x[CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
[YCBCR]  
[RGB]  
Note  
The system outputs YCBCR  
signals.  
You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]  
function to on/off. This function is available  
when you connect the system and TV with an  
HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control  
The system outputs RGB signals.  
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set  
[YCBCR] to [RGB].  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component  
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically  
output even when you select [YCBCR].  
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• You can select [(1920×1080i)HD  
] or  
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]  
[(1920×1080i)HD] only when you set [HDMI  
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to  
[1920×1080i].  
You can select the audio output status from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
• If you select [(1920×1080i)HD  
[(1920×1080i)HD], next image appears after black  
screen.  
] or  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The system does not output the  
sound from the HDMI OUT jack.  
The system outputs audio signals  
by converting Dolby Digital,  
DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM  
signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.  
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily when the system  
is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD  
disc.  
Settings for the Audio  
[AUDIO SETUP]  
Note  
• When you connect the control unit and TV with an  
HDMI cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC],  
“A/V SYNC”, TONE, “DEC. MODE”, and sound  
mode are not applied to the sound that is output from  
the TV.  
AUDIO SETUP  
S-AIR SETUP:  
• When you set the function to other than “DVD”, the  
system does not output the sound from the HDMI  
OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].  
AUTO CALIBRATION:  
DIGITAL IN: TV OPT, SAT/CABLE COAX  
AUDIO DRC:  
TRACK SELECTION:  
OFF  
OFF  
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]  
You can select the resolution of JPEG image  
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
x [S-AIR SETUP]  
You can set up the S-AIR setting. For details,  
[SD  
[HD  
[HD]  
]
The system outputs standard  
resolution with a black  
frame.  
]
The system outputs HD  
resolution with a black  
frame.  
[ID]  
You can set the ID of the S-AIR  
main unit.  
[PAIRING]  
You can pair the system and  
S-AIR sub unit, such as surround  
amplifier or S-AIR receiver.  
The system outputs the HD  
resolution without a black  
frame.  
[(1920×1080i)HD  
[(1920×1080i)HD]  
]
The system outputs full size  
HD resolution with a black  
frame.  
Note  
• This function is available only when the S-AIR  
transmitter is inserted into the S-AIR main unit.  
The system outputs full size  
HD resolution without a  
black frame.  
x [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
You can calibrate the appropriate settings  
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the  
Note  
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you  
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and  
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]  
to other than [720×480/576p].  
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x[DIGITAL IN]  
Note  
You can assign a digital sound input  
corresponding with the function “TV” and  
“SAT/CABLE.”  
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may  
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has  
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 91). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
have the same number of channels, the system selects  
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in  
this order.  
[TV t OPT,  
SAT/CABLE t  
COAX]  
Optical audio input signals are  
assigned to “TV” function,  
coaxial audio input signals are  
assigned to “SAT/CABLE”  
function.  
[TV t COAX,  
SAT/CABLE t  
OPT]  
Coaxial audio input signals are  
assigned to “TV” function, optical  
audio input signals are assigned to  
“SAT/CABLE” function.  
Other Settings  
[SYSTEM SETUP]  
x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for  
watching movies at low volume late at night.  
SYSTEM SETUP  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
PARENTAL CONTROL:  
DivX:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
RESET:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
Registration Code  
ON  
[OFF]  
No compression of dynamic  
range.  
[STANDARD]  
The system reproduces the sound  
track with the kind of dynamic  
range that the recording engineer  
intended.  
x [SCREEN SAVER]  
You can reduce the display device damages  
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H button) to  
cancel the screen saver.  
[MAX]  
The system compresses dynamic  
range fully.  
[ON]  
The screen saver image appears  
when you leave the system in pause  
or stop mode for about 15 minutes,  
Note  
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.  
or when you play back a CD  
DATA CD MP3 file), or DATA  
DVD MP3 file) for more than  
,
x[TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can give the sound track which contains the  
highest number of channels priority when you  
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio  
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG  
audio) are recorded.  
(
(
15 minutes.  
[OFF]  
Off.  
[OFF]  
Off.  
[AUTO]  
The system selects the sound track  
automatically according to the  
priority.  
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x [BACKGROUND]  
You can select the background colour or picture  
on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing  
a CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA DVD  
(MP3 file).  
Settings for the Speakers  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set  
connection of the speakers and their distance  
from your listening position. Then use the test  
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the  
speakers to the same level.  
[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.  
SPEAKER SETUP  
CONNECTION:  
DISTANCE(FRONT)  
:
DISTANCE(SURROUND):  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEFRONT:
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
[GRAPHICS]  
A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
[BLUE]  
The background is blue.  
The background is black.  
SUBWOOFER:  
[BLACK]  
x [CONNECTION]  
If you do not connect center or surround  
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and  
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and  
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change  
them.  
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
You can set the playback restrictions. For  
x [DivX]  
You can display the registration code for  
this system. For more information, go to  
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.  
[FRONT]  
[YES]  
[CENTER]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no center  
speaker is used.  
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME]  
function to on or off.  
[SURROUND]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no  
surround speaker is used.  
[ON]  
The system stores the resume  
points in memory for up to 10  
discs.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[YES]  
[OFF]  
The system does not store the  
resume points in memory.  
Playback restarts at the resume  
point only for the current disc in  
the system.  
x [RESET]  
You can return the [SETUP] settings other than  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default  
settings. For details, see “Returning the  
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x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]  
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]  
When you move the front speakers and center  
speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the  
distance (A) from the listening position to the  
speakers.  
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0  
meters for the center speaker.  
When you move the surround speakers, be sure  
to set the parameters of the distance (B) from  
the listening position to the speakers.  
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0  
meters.  
B
A
[L/R]  
3.0 m  
Set the surround speaker  
distance.  
3)4)  
[L/R]  
3.0 m  
Set the front speaker distance.  
1)  
3)  
4)  
When you perform the Quick Setup (page 34), the  
default settings are changed.  
[CENTER]  
3.0 m  
Set the center speaker  
distance.  
1)2)  
This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
Set the subwoofer distance.  
1)  
3.0 m  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
1)  
2)  
When you perform the Quick Setup (page 34), the  
default settings are changed.  
• 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.  
This item appears when you set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from  
your listening position than the front speakers.  
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the  
recommended range,  
(** being the number).  
recommended distance.  
recommended distance.  
X/ x** m is displayed  
X indicates over the  
x indicates below the  
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x [LEVEL (FRONT)]  
3
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
You can adjust the sound level of the front  
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Be  
sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy  
adjustment.  
The Setup Display appears.  
4
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press  
or c.  
[L/R]  
0.0 dB  
Set the front speaker level  
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press or c.  
[CENTER]  
0.0 dB  
Set the center speaker level  
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.  
5)  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],  
then press  
.
[SUBWOOFER]  
0.0 dB  
Set the subwoofer level  
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
5)  
This item appears when you set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
7
Press C/X/x/c to adjust the value of  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
The test tone is emitted from only the  
speaker which you are adjusting.  
You can adjust the sound level of the surround  
speakers. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
8
Press  
when you have finished  
making adjustments.  
[L/R]  
0.0 dB  
Set the surround speaker level  
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.  
6)  
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],  
then press  
.
6)  
This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to  
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.  
10  
.
x [TEST TONE]  
Note  
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
Tip  
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,  
press VOLUME +/–.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
• To return to the default setting when changing a  
setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to  
the default setting.  
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.  
Adjusting the speaker level by  
using the test tone  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
then press  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
[SETUP],  
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Returning the [SETUP]  
settings to the default  
Returning to the Default  
Settings  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Returning the system  
parameters, such as preset  
stations, to the default  
settings  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu display appears on the  
TV screen.  
3
4
5
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],  
then press  
.
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.  
"/1  
6
7
Press X/x to select [RESET], then  
press  
.
1
2
Turn off the power.  
Press C/c to select [YES].  
Press and hold "/1 on the control unit  
about 5 seconds.  
You can also quit the process and return to  
the Control Menu display by selecting [NO]  
here.  
“MEMORY CLR” and “PUSH POWER”  
appear alternately in the front panel display  
about 10 seconds.  
8
Press  
.
Do not press [/1while resetting the system  
3
Press "/1.  
as it takes a few seconds to complete.  
“CLEARING” appears in the front panel  
display and the default settings are returned.  
After “CLEARED!” appears, the system is  
turned off.  
Note  
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no  
disc is in the control unit, the guide message appears  
on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup  
(page 34), press  
CLEAR.  
, to return to normal screen, press  
Note  
• In step 3, if you do not press "/1 or press any buttons  
other than "/1 on the control unit, the system turns  
on. The setting is not made.  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL] and  
[EFFECT] settings are also return to the default  
settings.  
• When you turn on the system after returning to the  
default settings, wait about 20 seconds before turning  
on the power by pressing "/1.  
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On operation  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.  
Should this occur, the system may not operate  
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the  
system turned on for about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On power sources  
• Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet (mains) if  
you do not intend to use it for an extended period of  
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug,  
never by the cord.  
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you  
don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the  
subwoofer and have it checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it any further.  
On placement  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet  
becomes hot to touch. This is not a malfunction.  
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do  
not place the control 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 control unit can overheat and malfunction.  
• Do not place the control unit on surfaces (rugs,  
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies)  
that may block the ventilation slots.  
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.  
• Clean the cabinets of the surround amplifier only with  
a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or  
benzene.  
• Do not install the control unit near heat sources such  
as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or  
shock.  
• Do not install the control unit in an inclined position.  
It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position  
only.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens  
cleaners  
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may cause the  
apparatus to malfunction.  
• Keep the control unit and discs away from component  
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or  
large loudspeakers.  
• Do not place anything on the control unit and the  
subwoofer.  
On your TV’s colour  
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have  
colour irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on  
after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity should  
persist, place the speakers further away from the TV  
set.  
• If you use more than one set of S-AIR products,  
position them away from each other to avoid cross  
talk.  
• Install this surround amplifier and S-AIR products at  
least 50 cm away from people.  
• If you use more than one surround amplifier, do not  
place one on top of the other.  
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IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still  
Notes about the Discs  
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 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.  
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of the  
control unit.  
On moving the system  
When you carry the system, use the following  
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.  
• 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.  
1 Press Z to remove a disc.  
Make sure that the disc is removed from the  
control unit.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
2 Press "/1 to turn off the power.  
On cleaning  
3 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)  
from the wall outlet (mains).  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
About S-AIR function  
• As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio  
waves, sound may skip when radio waves are  
obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and  
is not malfunction.  
• As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio  
waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic  
energy, such as a microwave oven, may interfere with  
sound transmission.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• As the S-AIR function uses the radio waves that share  
the same frequency as other wireless systems, such as  
wireless LAN or Bluetooth, interference or poor  
transmission may result. In this case, take the  
following steps:  
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.  
– Do not install the system near other wireless  
systems.  
– Do not use the system and the other wireless  
systems at the same time.  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
• The transmission distance differs depending on the  
usage environment. Find a location where  
transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR  
sub unit is most effective, and install the S-AIR main  
unit and S-AIR sub unit there.  
About the surround amplifier  
• The nameplate is located on the side exterior.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting  
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.  
In the event of a problem with S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together  
(S-AIR main unit (control unit and subwoofer) and S-AIR sub unit).  
Power  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.  
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappear from the front panel display.  
• After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), wait about 20 seconds  
before turning on the power by pressing "/1.  
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH  
POWER” appear alternately in the  
front panel display.  
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after  
“STANDBY” disappears.  
• Are the 3 and # speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Are you using only the specified speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation slots of the system?  
Check the above items and fix any problems. After “STANDBY”  
disappears, wait about 20 seconds before turning on the power by pressing  
"/1. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the  
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Picture  
Symptom  
Remedy  
There is no picture.  
• The video connecting cords are not connected securely.  
• The video connecting cords are damaged.  
• The control unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 26).  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from  
the system.  
• Check the output method on your system (page 36).  
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in  
progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 37).  
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p) signals,  
the image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case,  
return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 37).  
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
• The control unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (high-  
bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front  
panel display does not light up).  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, change the type of video  
signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem  
Connect the TV and the control unit using a video jack other than the  
HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so  
that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the type of video signal  
output from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch the TV’s input back to  
HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other  
options.  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to  
your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs  
could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when  
you connect your control unit directly to your TV, try connecting your  
control unit to your TV’s video input (except for the HDMI jack)  
Even though you set the aspect ratio in • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
[TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the  
picture does not fill the TV screen.  
Colour irregularity occurs on the TV The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically  
screen.  
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur,  
as a high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following  
items:  
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the  
speakers at least 0.3 m from the TV set.  
• If the colour irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on  
after 15 to 30 minutes.  
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers further away from the TV set.  
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health  
care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.  
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Sound  
Symptom  
Remedy  
There is no sound.  
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING” is displayed on the front  
panel display.  
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to  
return to normal play mode.  
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal  
play mode.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 96).  
• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to  
the audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 94).  
No sound is output from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 94).  
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface)  
device (DVI (Digital Visual Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals).  
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the  
connected component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect  
the HDMI cable again.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and  
securely.  
• Perform [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 88).  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor,  
and at least 3 meters away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.  
• 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 sound loses stereo effect when you • Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” by pressing AUDIO (page 50).  
play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3  
file.  
• Make sure the control unit is connected properly.  
The surround effect is difficult to hear • Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 63).  
when you are playing a Dolby Digital,  
DTS, or MPEG audio.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 96).  
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1  
channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded  
in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.  
The sound comes from the center  
speaker only.  
• Check the speaker connections.  
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker  
only.  
No sound is heard from the center  
speaker.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 96).  
• Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 63).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less  
noticeable.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
No sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard from the surround  
speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 96).  
• Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 63).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less  
noticeable.  
• Wireless setting of the speaker is not correct.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
The beginning of the sound is cut off. • Set the Sound mode to other than “AUTO” (page 65).  
• Set the decoding mode to other than “A.F.D. MULTI” (page 63).  
No sound is heard or sound is cut off. • The S-AIR main unit and/or the surround amplifier is installed in a place  
such as on a metal shelf.  
• Wireless LANs, a microwave (oven) and Bluetooth applications, etc. are  
placed near the surround amplifier.  
• Move away the other components from the surround amplifier or turn off  
the other components.  
Operation  
Symptom  
Remedy  
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.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared  
(when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 67).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.  
The remote does not function.  
A disc does not play.  
• There are obstacles between the remote and the control unit.  
• The distance between the remote and the control unit is too far.  
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the control unit.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
• There is no disc inserted.  
• The disc is upside down.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.  
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 7).  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the control unit and may cause damage to  
the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the control unit turned on for about  
half an hour.  
• The disc is not written properly.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The MP3 file cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO  
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF  
(Universal Disk Format).  
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3”.  
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension  
“.MP3”.  
• The data is not MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [IMAGE]  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the  
disc or turn the system off, then on.  
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.  
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 DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF  
(Universal Disk Format).  
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG”.  
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more  
than 2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly  
used on the Internet website.  
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).  
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [MUSIC]  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the  
disc or turn the system off, then on.  
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.  
The MP3 files and JPEG image files • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 59).  
start playing simultaneously.  
The DivX video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format.  
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX”.  
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a DivX format that  
conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.  
• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).  
The titles of folder/file/file name are • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other  
not displayed correctly.  
characters are displayed as [*].  
A disc does not start playing from the • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.  
beginning.  
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.  
• Resume Play has been selected.  
During stop, press x on the control unit or the remote and then start  
playback (page 45).  
• 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.  
Playback stops automatically.  
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc,  
the system stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
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 stated. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the  
disc.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
Messages do not appear on the TV  
screen in the language you want.  
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen  
display in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 91).  
The language for the sound track  
cannot be changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.  
The subtitle language cannot be  
changed.  
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.  
The subtitles cannot be turned off.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.  
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 54).  
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.  
A disc cannot be ejected and  
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel  
display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
[Data error] appears on the TV screen • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is  
when playing a DATA CD or DATA  
DVD.  
broken.  
• Data is not MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.  
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”, but is not in  
JPEG format.  
• The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but is not  
in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX  
Certified profiles.  
The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains),  
then reconnect after several minutes.  
“DEMO PLAY” appears in the front • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
panel display.  
The Control for HDMI function does • When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the  
not work.  
HDMI connection (page 27).  
• Set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON]  
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the Control  
for HDMI function.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component  
is connected securely.  
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI  
function. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the  
component.  
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC  
power cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set the [CONTROL  
FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set the  
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 93).  
No sound is output from the system  
and TV while using the System Audio  
Control function.  
• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 94).  
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio  
Control function.  
• Check the connections.  
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The S-AIR function  
Symptom  
Remedy  
S-AIR connection is not  
established (sound transmission  
is not established), e.g., the  
indicator of the S-AIR sub unit  
does the following:  
• Turns off.  
• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m away from this  
S-AIR main unit.  
• Confirm the ID of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 75).  
• You performed pairing the S-AIR main unit and another S-AIR sub unit.  
Perform pairing of the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 77).  
• The S-AIR main unit is paired to another S-AIR sub unit. Cancel pairing.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless  
products.  
• Flashes.  
• Turns red.  
• Stop using another wireless product.  
• The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead)  
is connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.  
No sound is heard from the  
S-AIR sub unit.  
• If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m away from this  
S-AIR main unit.  
• Confirm the ID of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 75).  
• Confirm the pairing setting (page 77).  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.  
• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a  
microwave oven.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless  
products.  
• Stop using another wireless product.  
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 79).  
• Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.  
• Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.  
There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m away from this  
S-AIR main unit.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.  
• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a  
microwave oven.  
• Install the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit away from other wireless  
products.  
• Stop using another wireless product.  
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 79).  
• Change the ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.  
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Surround amplifier operation  
If no sound is output from the surround speakers, check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator  
on the surround amplifier. For details of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see “Step 3: Setting up the  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.  
The POWER / ON LINE  
indicator does not turn on.  
Turn off the surround amplifier and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) of  
the surround amplifier, then check the following items.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier?  
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the AC power  
cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier.  
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above  
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
There is no sound.  
• turns green  
Check the status of the  
POWER / ON LINE indicator  
on the surround amplifier.  
– The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
– Check the speaker connections and settings.  
– The volume of the system is set to minimum.  
– The S-AIR main unit is in mute status.  
– Depending on the source or the settings of the unit, the effect of the speakers  
may be less noticeable.  
– Headphones are connected.  
• flashes green  
– The S-AIR main unit is not turned on.  
– You performed pairing the S-AIR main unit and another S-AIR sub unit.  
– The surround amplifier is paired to another S-AIR main unit.  
– Confirm the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier (page 75).  
– Pairing operation is not completed.  
– Sound transmission is poor.  
Move the surround amplifier so that the POWER / ON LINE indicator turns  
green.  
– Install the subwoofer and surround amplifier apart from another wireless  
product.  
– Stop using another wireless product.  
– The wireless transceiver(s) is/are not inserted correctly.  
• turns red  
– Change the SURROUND SELECTOR switch (SURROUND or  
SURROUND BACK) of the surround amplifier to match the S-AIR main  
unit.  
“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME • Volume becomes the minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with  
MIN” appear alternately in the  
front panel display, and the  
volume of the unit becomes  
minimum.  
headphones connected before you turn off the system or if radio reception is  
poor. In these cases, check radio reception, and set the volume again.  
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When displaying the version  
number on the TV screen  
Self-diagnosis Function  
When you turn on the system, the version  
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may  
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a  
malfunction and for Sony service use only,  
normal system operation will not be possible.  
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system  
again to operate.  
(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 TV screen or front panel display. In this case,  
check the following table.  
VER.X.XX  
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  
• The disc is a format that the  
system cannot play.  
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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Video section  
Outputs  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
Power output (rated)  
Front L / Front R (rated): 35 W + 35 W  
(at 10 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %  
THD)  
RMS output power (reference)  
HDMI OUT: Type A  
(19 pin)  
Speakers  
Front L / Front R*:  
50 W + 50 W  
(at 10 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 %  
THD)  
Front/Center/Surround (SS-IS15)  
Speaker system  
Full range speaker system  
Speaker unit  
35 mm  
Center*:  
50 W  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
Speaker cords  
10 ohms  
45 × 55 × 40 mm (w/h/d)  
0.07 kg  
4.5 m × 2, 3 m × 1, 12 m ×  
2
(at 10 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 %  
THD)  
Surround L / Surround R*: 50 W + 50 W  
(at 10 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 %  
THD)  
Subwoofer (SA-WSIS50)  
Subwoofer*:  
100 W (at 4 ohms, 70 Hz,  
10 % THD) + 100 W (at 4  
ohms, 500 Hz, 10 % THD)  
Speaker system  
2 Way 2 Drivers  
Subwoofer speaker system  
120 mm + 160 mm  
4 ohms  
190 × 450 × 472 mm  
(w/h/d)  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
* Depending on the decoding mode settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Inputs (Analog)  
TV (AUDIO IN)  
Inputs (Digital)  
Mass (approx.)  
13.5 kg  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
On: 130 W  
SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN)  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving mode)  
DVD system  
Laser  
Control unit (HCD-IS50)  
Semiconductor laser  
(DVD: λ = 645 - 660 nm)  
(CD: λ = 770 - 800 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Dimensions (approx.)  
215 × 105 × 207 mm  
(w/h/d)  
3.0 kg  
Mass (approx.)  
Power output  
(DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
Signal format system  
NTSC / PAL  
DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA  
Tuner section  
System  
Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR)  
Amplifier section  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer  
Stereo mode (rated)  
80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms,  
1 kHz, 1 % THD)  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50 kHz step)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power  
143 W (per channel at  
3 ohms, 1 kHz,  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
10 % THD)*  
10.7 MHz  
* Depending on the source, there may be no sound  
output.  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
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General  
Power requirements  
3 – 16 Ω  
Glossary  
220 – 240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed  
by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the  
speaker settings to your listening environment in  
a short period of time.  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
On: 50 W  
85 × 100 × 330 mm  
(w/h/d)  
(including EZW-RT10)  
85 × 100 × 345 mm  
(w/h/d) including speaker  
cord cover and speaker  
cord holder  
1.7 kg including speaker  
cord cover and speaker  
cord holder  
Dolby Digital  
This movie theatre sound format is more  
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In  
this format, the surround speakers output stereo  
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a  
subwoofer channel for deep bass is  
Mass (approx.)  
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)  
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.  
Communication system  
S-AIR Specification  
version 1.0  
12.0 mW  
2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz  
DSSS  
DC 3.3 V, 350 mA  
50 × 13 × 60 mm (w/h/d)  
24 g  
Output  
Frequency band  
Modulation method  
Power requirements  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
Wireless transmitter (EZW-T100)  
Communication system  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
S-AIR Specification  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates 5 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 colourations.  
version 1.0  
12.0 mW  
2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz  
DSSS  
DC 4 V, 550 mA  
DC 5 V, 15 mA  
52 × 24 × 95 mm  
(max. 77 × 24 × 95 mm)  
(w/h/d)  
Output  
Frequency band  
Modulation method  
Power requirements  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
x Movie mode  
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television  
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby  
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field  
directionality that approaches the quality of  
discrete 5.1-channel sound.  
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Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Standby power consumption  
0.3 W.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are  
not used in the printed wiring  
boards.  
x Music mode  
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music  
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound  
space.  
• Over 85 % power efficiency of  
amplifier block is achieved with the  
full digital amplifier, S-master.  
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DTS  
S-AIR  
(Sony Audio Interactive Radio  
frequency)  
Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD  
media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-  
quality media.  
To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-  
quality media are transmitted with no  
deterioration, Sony has developed a technology  
called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of  
digital audio signals with no compression, and  
has incorporated this technology into the  
EZW-RT10/EZW-T100.  
This technology transfers digital audio signals  
with no compression using the 2.4 GHz band  
range of ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and  
Medical band), such as wireless LANs and  
Bluetooth applications.  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology  
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format  
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is  
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS  
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high  
quality digital audio. The good channel  
separation is realized due to the all channel data  
being recorded discretely and processed in  
digitally.  
HDMI (High-definition multimedia  
interface)  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection,  
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital  
picture and sound. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital  
contents protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding technology  
for digital video signals.  
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.  
Parental Control  
A DVD function to limit playback of the disc by  
users of a predetermined age 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,  
etc.  
Progressive format  
(Sequential scanning)  
In contrast to the Interlace format, the  
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames  
per second by reproducing all scanning lines  
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall  
picture quality increases and still images, text  
and horizontal lines appear sharper.  
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Language Code List  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1183 Irish  
1347 Maori  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1513 Siswati  
1514 Sesotho  
1515 Sundanese  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali;  
Bangla  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1257 Hebrew  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic  
1299 Cambodian  
1300 Kannada  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 (Afan)Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
1417 Punjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1482 Kirundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
1501 Sangho  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1564 Urdu  
1572 Uzbek  
1581 Vietnamese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian;  
Lettish  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1503 Singhalese  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1345 Malagasy  
1703 Not specified  
Parental Control Area Code List  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
2044 Argentina  
2047 Australia  
2046 Austria  
2057 Belgium  
2070 Brazil  
2079 Canada  
2090 Chile  
2165 Finland  
2174 France  
2109 Germany  
2248 India  
2238 Indonesia  
2254 Italy  
2276 Japan  
2304 Korea  
2363 Malaysia  
2362 Mexico  
2149 Spain  
2376 Netherlands  
2390 New Zealand  
2379 Norway  
2499 Sweden  
2086 Switzerland  
2528 Thailand  
2184 United  
Kingdom  
2427 Pakistan  
2424 Philippines  
2436 Portugal  
2489 Russia  
2092 China  
2115 Denmark  
2501 Singapore  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Control unit (front panel)  
FUNCTION  
VOLUME  
A Soft-touch buttons (N/x/FUNCTION/  
D [/1 (on/standby) (34, 99)  
E Disc slot (39)  
VOLUME –/+) (38)  
B Remote sensor (11)  
F Z (eject) (40)  
C Front panel display (117)  
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Control unit (rear panel)  
A TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (27)  
F VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack (27)  
B ECM-AC2 jack (88)  
H Ventilation slots  
C SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)  
jack (28)  
I DMPORT jack (28)  
D HDMI OUT jack (27)  
J AM terminals (30)  
E TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (27)  
K FM 75COAXIAL jack (30)  
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Front Panel Display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
MUTING CD TUNED TITLE CHAP  
STEREO  
MONO  
S-AIR  
PL NTSC  
SLEEP  
NIGHT  
REPEAT 1  
DTS  
DIGITAL  
PROGRESSIVE  
qj qh  
A Flashes when the sleep timer is set.  
J Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is  
correctly connected to HDCP (high-  
bandwidth digital content protection)  
compliant device with HDMI or DVI  
(digital visual interface) input. (27)  
B Lights up when muting function is  
activated.  
C Lights up when a CD or a DATA CD is  
K Current repeat mode. (48)  
loaded.  
L Lights up when the system outputs  
progressive signals (DVD function  
only). (92)  
D Lights up when a station is received.  
(Radio only) (67)  
E Lights up when the time information of  
a title or chapter appears in the front  
panel display. (DVD only) (52)  
M Lights up when a disc is loaded (DVD  
function only).  
N Displays system’s status such as  
chapter, title, or track number, time  
information, radio frequency, playing  
status, decoding mode, etc.  
F Stereo/Monaural effect. (Radio only)  
G Lights up when the S-AIR transmitter  
(not supplied) is inserted in the  
subwoofer and the system transmits  
the sound.  
O Playing status (DVD function only)  
P Current surround format (Except for  
JPEG)  
H Current surround format (Except for  
JPEG)  
Q Lights up when the night mode is on.  
I Lights up when the colour system is  
set to NTSC.  
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Subwoofer  
Bottom of the subwoofer  
SYSTEM CONTROL ONL FOR HCD-IS50  
Y
SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15  
4
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
CENTER  
A Ventilation slots  
B SYSTEM CONTROL jack (22)  
C SPEAKER jacks (23)  
CAUTION  
Please do not remove the screws before  
installing the EZW-T100.  
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Surround amplifier  
Front panel  
Rear panel  
EZW-RT10  
POWER  
S-AIR ID  
SPEAKER  
A
B
C
POWER/ON LINE  
L
PAIRING  
SURROUND SELECTOR  
R
PHONES  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
BACK  
A PHONES jack (32)  
F Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) slot  
B POWER (ON/OFF) (32)  
C POWER / ON LINE indicator (32)  
D PAIRING indicator (78)  
E PAIRING button (78)  
G S-AIR ID switch (32)  
H SPEAKER L jack (23)  
I SPEAKER R jack (23)  
J SURROUND SELECTOR switch (32)  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
P – Z  
4)  
3)4)  
ANALOG  
5
PICTURE NAVI wk  
Numeric buttons  
7
ANGLE 9  
PRESET +/– qg  
[/1 (on/standby) 2  
3)  
3)4)  
AUDIO wj  
PROG +/–  
REPEAT 6  
SLEEP ed  
ql  
TV [/1 (on/standby) 1  
1)4)  
CLEAR wl  
C/X/x/c/  
qs  
D.TUNING 0  
REPLAY/ADVANCE  
4)  
3)  
qh  
DIGITAL  
6
SOUND MODE +/– ql  
SUBTITLE 0  
./> qg  
DIMMER 5  
m/M wd  
DISPLAY 3  
SYSTEM MENU qd  
THEATRE ef  
/
3)  
wd  
wf  
DVD MENU qa  
DVD TOP MENU wh  
ENTER 8  
H
TONE e;  
4)  
x qj  
TOOLS/OPTIONS qd  
X qk  
FUNCTION 4  
TUNING +/– wd  
2)  
4)  
DISPLAY qf  
Z es  
MENU/HOME qf  
TV ws  
4)  
4)  
MUTING wa  
TV VOL +/– w;  
4)  
-/--  
8
NIGHT ea  
VOLUME +/– w;  
4)  
O RETURN wg  
ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg  
4)  
/
3
qa  
4)  
t/  
4)  
wh  
4)  
/
wl  
4)  
c/C ql  
1) The ENTER button has the same function as the  
button. When you operate the TV, the ENTER button  
is used for selecting a channel, and the button  
used for selecting menu items.  
is  
2) This button is only available for the “DVD” or  
“DMPORT” function. Depending on the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter, this button may not work.  
3) The 5, H, PROG +/SOUND MODE, and AUDIO  
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the system.  
4) These buttons change to the TV operation buttons  
when the remote is in TV mode. The remote is in TV  
mode when TV button ws is lights up.  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information.  
DISPLAY  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly.  
DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes:  
Each time you press  
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...  
1 Control Menu display 1  
2 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain disc only)  
3 Control Menu display off  
Note  
• The Control Menu Display appears only during the “DVD” function.  
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.)  
98( 99)  
Type of disc being  
played  
13( 99)  
DVD VIDEO  
3)  
T
0: 04: 17  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
4)  
Playing time  
Current setting  
Options  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
1) The scene number for a VIDEO CD (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CD/CD, folder number for a DATA  
CD/DATA DVD.  
2) The index number for a VIDEO CD, MP3 file number or JPEG image file number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
3) Super VCD as “SVCD”.  
“MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu display 2 for DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
4) The date is displayed for JPEG image files (for certain JPEG image files only).  
To turn off the display  
Press  
DISPLAY.  
List of Control Menu items  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.  
You can select the chapter or index to be played.  
You can select the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 51)  
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or  
an edited [PLAY LIST].  
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
You can select the track to play in the order you want.  
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[SHUFFLE] (page 47)  
You can play the track/file in random order.  
You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/  
chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly.  
You can display the DVD’s menu.  
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.  
[CUSTOM]  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the  
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.  
You can select the folder to be played.  
You can select the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played.  
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
*
*
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.  
[EFFECT] (page 60)  
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
*
*
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 59)  
You can select the data type: MP3 file, JPEG image file, or both to be played when playing a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
* These items are not listed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE] and [REPEAT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in yellow  
when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).  
when you select any item except [OFF]  
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Numerics  
E
O
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL  
F
P
A
H
PROGRESSIVE  
HDMI (high-definition  
HDMI YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)  
I
Installing the speakers on a wall  
B
Q
C
R
J
L
D
S
M
N
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