Sony Home Theater System DAV DX155 User Manual

2-661-595-12(2)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
*
*DAV-DX255/DX315 only  
DAV-DX155/DX255/DX315  
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disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by  
the cord.  
Installing  
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal  
heat buildup.  
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)  
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block  
the ventilation slots.  
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as  
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or  
shock.  
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.  
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD  
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the  
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you  
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about  
30 minutes before operating the unit.  
Welcome!  
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home  
Theatre System. Before operating this system,  
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it  
for future reference.  
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Table of Contents  
This System Can Play the Following  
Step 1: Assembling  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]  
Viewing Information About  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with  
Files................................................ 50  
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a  
(Except for North American  
Step 2: Connecting the System and  
Step 4: Performing the Quick  
Enjoying the Radio or Other  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All  
Selecting the Movie or Music  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound  
Searching for a Particular Point  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/  
Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Resuming Playback from the Point Where  
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(CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a  
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings  
Setting the Display or Sound Track  
(When letters/numbers appear in  
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1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.  
2)Except for North American models.  
About This Manual  
®
3) DivX is a video file compression technology,  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the remote. You can also use the  
controls on the system if they have the same or  
similar names as those on the remote.  
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-  
DX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315.  
DAV-DX155 is the model used for illustration  
purposes only. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“DAV-DX155 only.”  
developed by DivX, Inc.  
4) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.  
• The Control Menu items may be different  
depending on the area.  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for  
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.  
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for  
North American models.  
• The following symbols are used in this  
manual.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in  
video mode, and DVD+Rs/  
DVD+RWs  
Functions available for DVD-Rs/  
DVD-RWs in VR (Video  
Recording) mode  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or  
Super VCD format)  
Functions available for music CDs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format, including discs containing  
CD Graphics (Latin American  
models only)  
Functions available for DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)  
containing MP31) audio tracks,  
JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)4)  
video files  
Functions available for DATA  
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)  
containing MP31) audio tracks,  
JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)4)  
video files  
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– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and  
DivX video files* of format conforming to  
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended  
format, Joliet  
This System Can Play the  
Following Discs  
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the  
following formats:  
Format of  
Disc logo  
discs  
DVD VIDEO  
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and  
DivX video files* of format conforming to  
UDF (Universal Disc Format)  
DVD-RW/  
DVD-R  
* Except for North American models  
Example of discs that the  
system cannot play  
DVD+RW/  
DVD+R  
The system cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those  
recorded in the formats listed on page 7  
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD Audios  
• Super Audio CD  
VIDEO CD  
(Ver. 1.1 and  
2.0 discs)/CD  
Graphics  
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio  
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*.  
* Except for North American models  
• DVD-RAMs  
(Latin  
American  
models only)/  
Audio CD  
Also, the system cannot play the following  
discs:  
CD-RW/CD-R  
(audio data)  
(MP3 files)  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart)  
(JPEG files)  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape  
or a sticker still left on it  
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”  
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.  
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.  
Note about CDs/DVDs  
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
– audio CD format  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly  
finalized. For more information, see the  
– CD Graphics (Latin American models only)  
– video CD format  
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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.  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
system.  
will also play on this  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message [Playback prohibited by area  
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code  
indication may be given even though playing the  
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
Note on playback operations  
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
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.  
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO  
CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available. Also, refer to the  
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO  
CDs.  
Note on DualDisc  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side with  
digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
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.  
About Multi Session CD  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
a JPEG image file is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital  
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix  
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital  
Surround System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format  
or video CD format are recorded in the first  
session, only the first session will be played  
back.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Region code  
Your system has a region code printed on the  
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled  
with the same region code.  
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Getting Started – BASIC –  
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 84.  
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. When using the remote,  
point it at the remote sensor on the system.  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer  
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it  
from slipping.  
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers  
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.  
(For the front speakers of DAV-DX315 only.)  
Note  
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.  
Tip  
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 23).  
1
Secure the post to the base.  
The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.  
or  
Post (short)  
Post (long)  
Base  
2
Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up.  
Bottom of the  
base  
,
Speaker cord  
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3
Secure the pedestal to the post.  
Note  
• If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the  
screw threads.  
4
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C,  
and D) all the way.  
A
B
C
D
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5
Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.  
Adjust the length of the speaker cord.  
Note  
• Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal.  
• Do not drop the speaker when mounting.  
6
Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.  
1
2
Screws (2)  
(supplied)  
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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV  
This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections,  
see page 24. For other component connection, see page 27.  
To accept progressive signals, see page 25.  
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 17.  
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the  
following pages.  
DAV-DX155/DX255  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
ANTENNA  
AM  
MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO  
SPEAKER  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
TV/VCR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
S
VIDEO  
(DVD ONLY)  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
(DVD ONLY)  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
B
A
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
Subwoofer  
TV  
Surround speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (L)  
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Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
ANTENNA  
AM  
MONITOR OUT  
PEAKER  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
TV/VCR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
S
VIDEO  
(DVD ONLY)  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
CENTER  
WOER  
S
R
S
L
AUDIO IN  
(DVD ONLY)  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
B
A
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
Subwoofer  
TV  
Surround speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (L)  
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1 Connecting the Speakers  
Required cords  
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be  
connected.  
Color tube  
(+)  
(–)  
Note  
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.  
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these  
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch  
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.  
Stripped speaker cord is  
touching another speaker  
terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each  
other due to excessive removal of  
insulation.  
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to  
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 77.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker  
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this  
happens, check the speaker connection again.  
Note  
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords  
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.  
2 Connecting the TV  
Required cords  
A Video cord  
.
Yellow  
B Audio cord (not supplied)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
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Tip  
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby  
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 33).  
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)  
To connect the AM antenna (aerial)  
Plastic stand (supplied)  
Antenna (aerial)  
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle  
or roll up the antenna (aerial).  
1
2
Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.  
Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).  
3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.  
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
Insert until this  
part.  
A
M  
Insert the cords pushing  
down the terminal clamp.  
B
Note  
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.  
Tip  
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.  
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.  
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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 jack.  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
or  
COAXIAL FM 75 jack  
COAXIAL FM 75 jack  
Note  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
System  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the  
speakers to the system.  
Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)  
(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)  
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color  
system.  
The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.  
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.  
To change the color system  
1
2
Turn off the system by pressing "/1.  
Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the system.  
You need to hold X until the set powers on.  
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.  
“NTSC” lights up in the front display when the color system is set to NTSC.  
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• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker  
may fall down.  
Step 3: Positioning the  
System  
Tip  
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is  
recommended that you change the settings. For  
Positioning the speakers  
For the best possible surround sound, all the  
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the  
same distance from the listening position (A).  
However, this system allows you to place the  
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B)  
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16  
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.  
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to  
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening  
position.  
Place speakers as illustrated below.  
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 with  
the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled,  
polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may  
result.  
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning  
cloth for glasses.  
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
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LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
Step 4: Performing the  
Quick Setup  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
SPANISH  
PORTUGUESE  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum  
number of basic adjustments for using the  
system.  
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.  
"/1  
The system displays the menu and subtitles  
in the selected language.  
Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect  
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.  
SCREEN SETUP  
16:9  
16:9  
TV TYPE:  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
OFF  
FULL  
DISPLAY  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
7
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
Press [/1.  
xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV  
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Note  
• Disconnect the headphones when you perform  
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after  
8 with the headphones connected.  
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”  
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
3
4
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
8
9
Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker  
formation appears.  
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]  
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this  
message does not appear, display the Quick  
Setup and perform again (page 21).  
Press C/c to select the speaker  
formation image as the speakers are  
actually positioned, then press ENTER.  
Press ENTER without inserting a disc.  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD  
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10  
Connect the calibration mic to the  
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and  
press X/x to select [YES], then press  
ENTER.  
Note  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the  
volume down. Give consideration to children  
and neighbor.  
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level  
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front  
of each speaker should face the calibration  
mic, and there should be no obstruction  
between the speakers and the calibration  
mic. Be quiet during the measurement.  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (which  
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with  
measurement.  
11  
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/  
c to select [YES].  
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
Measurement complete.  
FRONT L :  
FRONT R :  
YES  
YES  
CENTER  
:
NONE  
A.CAL MIC  
SUBWOOFER : YES  
SURROUND L : NONE  
SURROUND R : NONE  
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select  
YES.  
Calibration mic  
YES  
NO  
Note  
• If measurement fails, follow the message then  
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].  
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press  
DISPLAY in any Step.  
Tip  
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the  
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround  
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Connect calibration mic. Start  
measurement?  
YES  
NO  
Auto Calibration starts.  
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To recall the Quick Setup display  
1 Press  
DISPLAY when the system is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
2 Press X/x to select  
[SETUP], then  
press ENTER.  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
:
:
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
ENTER.  
The Quick Setup display appears.  
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• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode  
off.  
Getting Started – ADVANCED –  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
The setting is reflected.  
Turning off the  
Demonstration  
Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
"/1  
AMP MENU  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
After connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), the demonstration appears in the front  
panel display. When you press "/1 on the  
remote, the demonstration turns off.  
Note  
• When you press "/1on the system, the demonstration  
does not turn off.  
• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP  
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even  
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the  
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,  
then press "/1 on the remote. When the  
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves  
power in standby mode.  
Setting the demonstration  
mode on/off  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press ENTER or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting.  
• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode  
on.  
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For the other speakers  
Installing the Speakers on  
a Wall  
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are  
suitable for the hole on the back of  
each speaker. See the illustrations  
below.  
8 to 10 mm  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
5
4 mm ( / inch)  
32  
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.  
3
30 mm (1  
/
inch)  
16  
4.6 mm  
3
( / inch)  
16  
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
4.6 mm  
3
( / inch)  
16  
10 mm  
13  
(
/
inch)  
32  
10 mm  
13  
(
/
inch)  
32  
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.  
For the center speaker  
160 mm  
3
(
6
/
inch)  
8
Note  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and  
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,  
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them  
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat  
wall where reinforcement is applied.  
8 to 10 mm  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall  
material or screws to be used.  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage  
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall  
strength or improper screw installation, natural  
calamity, etc.  
For the front speakers of DAV-DX315  
400 mm  
3
(
15  
/
inch)  
4
8 to 10 mm  
11  
13  
(
/
to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
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TV Hookup (Advanced)  
Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.  
Connecting the video cords  
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.  
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in  
order from A (standard) to C (component).  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
ANTENNA  
AM  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
CMPONEVIDEO T  
R  
TV/VCR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
P
P
VIDEO  
(D ONLY)  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
(DVD ONLY)  
To VIDEO  
To S VIDEO  
A
B
C
S
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
TV with VIDEO IN jack  
TV with S VIDEO IN jack  
TV with COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks  
A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack  
Connect the video cord.  
.
Yellow  
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack  
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your  
TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the  
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.  
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C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks  
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/  
CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this  
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 25).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV  
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.  
To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.  
Does your TV accept progressive signals?  
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.  
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.  
PROGRESSIVE  
FUNCTION  
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
Press PROGRESSIVE.  
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:  
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)  
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)  
r
INTERLACE  
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x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and  
selects the appropriate conversion method.  
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions are not met.  
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,  
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.  
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.  
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions are not met.  
x INTERLACE  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,  
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR  
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).  
About DVD software types and the conversion method  
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.  
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30  
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames  
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.  
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the  
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.  
Note  
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear  
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though  
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or  
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.  
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Other Component Hookup  
You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another  
component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV.  
Connecting the system and the other component  
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
or PlayStation 2, etc.  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
To TV/VCR (AUDIO IN)  
ANTENNA  
AM  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
B/CB R/CR  
V/VC
VIDEO  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
Y
P
P
S
VIDEO  
(DVD ONLY)  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
(DVD ONLY)  
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/VCR  
(AUDIO IN) jacks of this system  
Connect the VCR or other components to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not  
supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks  
on the components.  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system  
Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel  
of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).  
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Tip  
• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.  
Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until  
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.  
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.  
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Press the button of the disc number you  
want.  
When no disc is in the disc stocker you  
selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next  
Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.  
Basic Operations  
Playing Discs  
5
6
Press A.  
Load a disc.  
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.  
Adjust the  
volume  
FUNCTION  
"/1  
A
H
Disc tray  
Connect  
headphones  
DISC 1-5  
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the  
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc  
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.  
Note  
"/1  
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with  
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.  
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.  
DISC SKIP  
FUNCTION  
7
Press H.  
The system starts playback (continuous  
play).  
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is  
not loaded with a disc) and A and load the  
disc.  
MUTING  
VOLUME +/–  
The system starts playback (continuous  
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is  
green.  
./>  
/
H
x
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP  
on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system.  
Adjust the volume on the system.  
The volume level appears on the TV screen  
and in the front panel display.  
X
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,  
some operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operation details supplied with your  
disc.  
Note  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
• Depending on the system status, the volume level  
may not appear on the TV screen.  
Switch the input selector on the TV to  
this system.  
Tip  
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:  
3
Press "/1.  
– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being  
played back.  
– off: there is no disc.  
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not  
selected.  
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is  
The system turns on.  
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press  
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”  
4
Press DISC 1-5.  
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To save the power in standby  
mode  
About DVD 5-DISC changer  
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel  
standby mode, press "/1 once.  
Sub Tray  
Stocker  
Additional operations  
DISC 1  
DISC 2  
Disc  
DISC 3  
To  
Press  
DISC 4  
DISC 5  
Main Tray  
Stop  
x
Pause  
X
Resume play after pause  
X or H  
Go to the next chapter,  
track, or scene  
> (except for JPEG)  
Playing unit  
Go back to the preceding  
chapter, track, or scene  
. (except for JPEG)  
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a  
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot  
and the playing unit.  
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker  
moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of  
the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over  
the playing unit.  
Mute the sound  
MUTING. To cancel  
muting, press it again  
or VOLUME + to  
adjust the sound  
volume.  
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP  
another disc  
Note  
• Noise may come from the disc changer when  
changing discs or turning the system on and off.  
However, this is just noise produced by the operation  
of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the  
system.  
Stop play and remove the  
desired disc  
DISC 1-5 and A on the  
system.  
Replay the previous scene*  
(instant  
replay) during  
playback.  
Briefly fast forward the  
current scene**  
(instant  
advance) during  
playback.  
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The  
button can be used except for DivX video files  
(except for North American models).  
**DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for  
DivX video files (except for North American  
models).  
Note  
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or  
Instant Advance function with some scenes.  
• When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models  
only), the picture may not appear smoothly.  
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Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/  
VCR” or “AUDIO” appears in the front  
panel display.  
Enjoying the Radio or  
Other Components  
2
3
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until  
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front  
panel display, then press ENTER or c.  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
FUNCTION  
• ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The  
output level is changed.  
• ATT OFF: normal input level.  
5
6
Press ENTER.  
AMP MENU  
The setting is reflected.  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
Press AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
Selecting the connected  
component  
You can use a VCR or other components  
connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear  
panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied  
with the components for further information on  
the operation.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/  
VCR” appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of  
the system changes in the following sequence.  
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t  
TV/VCR t AUDIO t …  
Changing the input level of  
the sound from connected  
components  
Distortion may occur when listening to a  
component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on  
the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN jack on  
the front panel. This is not a malfunction and  
will depend on the component connected.  
To prevent this, you can change the input level  
from the sound of the other components.  
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Enjoying TV or VCR Sound  
from All Speakers  
Selecting the Movie or  
Music Mode  
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the  
speakers in this system.  
You can choose a suitable sound mode for  
movies or music.  
MOVIE/  
MUSIC  
FUNCTION  
SOUND  
FIELD  
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/  
VCR” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the  
mode you want lights up in the front panel  
display. The default setting is underlined.  
• AUTO: selects the mode automatically to  
produce the sound effect depending on the  
disc.  
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until  
the sound field you want appears in the  
front panel display.  
When you want to output the TV sound or  
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the  
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII  
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.  
For details of sound field, see page 33.  
• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.  
• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.  
Tip  
• When the movie or music mode is selected,  
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel  
display.  
Note  
• You cannot operate these setup items when you  
connect headphones to the system.  
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Automatic outputting of the  
original sound  
Sound Adjustments  
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD  
The auto decoding function automatically  
detects the type of audio signal being input  
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel  
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if  
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it  
was recorded/encoded, without adding any  
effects (e.g. reverberation).  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
by Using Sound Field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
into your home.  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.  
Outputting the sound from  
multiple speakers  
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI  
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all  
types of discs from multiple speakers.  
SOUND  
FIELD  
Outputting 2 channel sources  
like CDs by 5.1channel  
x Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels  
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro  
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to  
front, center, and surround speakers.  
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes  
monaural.  
Press SOUND FIELD.  
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound  
field you want appears in the front panel display.  
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
All sound field  
Sound field  
Display  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. STD  
STANDARD  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. MULTI  
MULTI  
Note  
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are canceled and the multi channel source is output  
directly.  
Dolby Pro Logic  
PRO LOGIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE  
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are not effective.  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
2CH STEREO  
HP 2CH  
HEADPHONE  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL  
HP VIRTUAL  
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Using only the front speaker  
and subwoofer  
x 2 CHANNEL STEREO  
This mode outputs the sound from the front left  
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2  
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the  
sound field processing. Multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to two channels.  
This allows you to play any source using only  
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.  
Enjoying the surround sound  
by headphones  
x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO  
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/  
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources  
completely bypass the sound field processing.  
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed  
to two channels.  
x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL  
This mode outputs the sound as surround from  
headphone L/R. This mode is effective only  
when a multi channel source is played.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D.  
STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front  
panel display.  
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Opposite direction  
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m  
Various Functions for Playing Discs  
Searching for a Particular  
Point on a Disc  
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/  
VIDEO CD only)  
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
* Except for North American models.  
With each press, playback speed becomes faster.  
Note  
• In the case of Latin American models, the Scan  
function does not work for CD Graphics.  
You can quickly locate a particular point on a  
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back  
slowly.  
Watching frame by frame  
(Slow-motion Play)  
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD/DivX video*/VIDEO CD,  
you may not be able to do some of the operations  
described.  
video*, VIDEO CD only)  
* Except for North American models.  
* Except for North American models.  
Press /m or M/ when the system is in  
pause mode. To return to the normal playback  
speed, press H. Each time you press /mor  
M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback  
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With  
each press the indication changes as follows:  
Locating a point quickly by  
playing a disc in fast forward  
or fast reverse (Scan)  
(except for JPEG)  
Playback direction  
Press /m or M/ while playing a disc.  
When you find the point you want, press H to  
2
y 1  
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)  
y 1  
return to normal speed. Each time you press  
m or M/ during scan, the playback speed  
changes. With each press the indication changes  
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with  
some discs.  
/
2
Playing one frame at a time  
(Freeze Frame)  
(except for CD, MP3, and JPEG)  
Playback direction  
When the system is in the pause mode, press  
(step) to go to the next frame. Press  
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M  
(step) to go to the preceding frame  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only). To  
return to normal playback, press H.  
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/  
VIDEO CD only)  
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)  
Note  
* Except for North American models.  
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-R/  
DVD-RW in VR mode.  
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works  
only for DivX video files. (except for North  
American models)  
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Press ENTER.  
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/  
DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles  
and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the  
disc, you can select the desired one by entering  
its number. Or, you can search for a scene using  
the time code.  
4
5
Press X/x or the number buttons to  
select the title, chapter, track, index,  
scene, etc., number you want to search  
for.  
If you make a mistake  
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,  
then select another number.  
1
Press  
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image  
files, press DISPLAY twice.)  
DISPLAY. (When playing a  
Press ENTER.  
The Control Menu appears.  
The system starts playback from the  
selected number.  
2
Press X/x to select the search method.  
The display will show different items  
depending on the disc.  
To search for a scene using the  
time code (DVD VIDEO and  
DVD-VR mode only)  
[TITLE], [TRACK], [SCENE]  
[CHAPTER], [INDEX]  
[TIME/TEXT]  
1 In Step 2, select  
[TIME/TEXT].  
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)  
is selected.  
Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a  
starting point by inputting the time code.  
2 Press ENTER.  
[TRACK]  
[ALBUM]  
[FILE]  
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].  
3 Input the time code using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,  
just enter [2:10:20].  
Example: when you select  
[CHAPTER]  
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).  
The number in parentheses indicates the  
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,  
indexes, scenes, albums or files.  
Tip  
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can  
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-  
RW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file* (DATA CD/  
DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number  
buttons and ENTER.  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
* Except for North American models.  
Note  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/  
DVD+R using the time code.  
Selected row  
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Searching by Scene  
(Picture Navigation)  
Resuming Playback from  
the Point Where You  
Stopped the Disc  
(Resume Play)  
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and  
find the desired scene quickly.  
1
2
3
Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.  
The following display appears.  
When you stop the disc, the system remembers  
the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”  
appears in the front panel display. As long as  
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will  
work even if the system enters standby mode by  
pressing "/1.  
ENTER  
CHAPTER VIEWER  
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to  
select an item.  
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop  
playback.  
• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)  
• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO  
only)  
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/  
Super VCD only)  
“RESUME” appears in the front panel  
display.  
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume  
Play is not available.  
2
Press H.  
Press ENTER.  
The system starts playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.  
The first scene of each title, chapter, or  
track appears as follows.  
Note  
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system  
may not resume playback from exactly the same  
point.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared  
when:  
– you eject the disc.  
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/  
DATA DVD only).  
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup  
Display.  
4
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,  
or track, and press ENTER.  
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.  
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs,  
CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the system  
remembers the resume playback point for the current  
disc.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
To return to normal play during  
setting  
Press O RETURN or  
DISPLAY.  
• The resume point is cleared when:  
– you select another disc.  
Note  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select  
some items.  
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and  
Shuffle Play.  
• This function may not work properly with some  
discs.  
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• When using the Resume function on CD Graphics  
(Latin American models only), playback starts from  
the beginning of the track.  
Creating Your Own  
Program  
Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,  
then press H.  
(Program Play)  
To enjoy a disc that is played  
before by resume playback  
(Multi-disc Resume)  
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.  
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)  
This system stores the point where you stopped  
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback  
the next time you insert the same disc. If you  
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,  
the resume playback point for the first disc is  
deleted.  
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC  
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For  
Note  
• You can program the track on the current disc only.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[PROGRAM], then press ENTER.  
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.  
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OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,  
then press H.  
Note  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]  
is set to [OFF] (page 75), the resume point is cleared  
when you change the function by pressing  
FUNCTION.  
3
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
press ENTER.  
[TRACK] is displayed when you play a  
VIDEO CD or CD.  
PROGRAM  
0:00:00  
T
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Tracks recorded  
on a disc  
Total time of the  
programmed tracks  
4
Press c.  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
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want to delete the track from the program,  
press CLEAR.  
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
0:00:00  
T
– –  
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To  
cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then  
press ENTER.  
1. TRACK  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own  
5
Select the track you want to program.  
Program.”  
For example, select track [02].  
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
press ENTER.  
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].  
3 Press ENTER.  
Selected track  
0:15:30  
T
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
0 2  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat steps 4  
to 5.  
The programmed tracks are displayed in the  
selected order.  
Press H to start Program Play.  
Program Play starts.  
When the program ends, you can restart the  
same program again by pressing H.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To play  
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3  
and press ENTER.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
To change or cancel a program  
2 Select the program number of the track you  
want to change or cancel using X/x. If you  
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Playing in Random Order  
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.  
(Shuffle Play)  
To turn off the Control Menu  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.  
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different  
playing order.  
Note  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
Note  
• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3  
playback.  
• You can shuffle the track on the current disc only.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SHUFFLE],  
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.  
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T
OFF  
OFF  
TRACK  
3
Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.  
x When Program Play is activated  
• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program  
Play.  
x When playing a DATA CD (except for  
DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for DivX*)  
• [ON]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in the  
album on the current disc. When no album  
is selected, the first album will play in  
random order.  
* Except for North American models.  
Note  
• A track already played is also selected in  
random order.  
4
Press ENTER.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
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xWhen playing a DATA CD or DATA  
DVD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
Playing Repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on  
the current disc.  
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.  
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):  
repeats the current track.  
• [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats  
the current file.*  
You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a  
disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album  
repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle or  
Program Play modes.  
* Except for North American models.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
4
Press ENTER.  
The Control Menu appears.  
The item is selected.  
To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or  
select [OFF] in Step 3.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[REPEAT],  
The options for [REPEAT] appear.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
T
Note  
OFF  
OFF  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
ALL DISCS  
ONE DISC  
TRACK  
• When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which  
contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and  
their playing time are not the same, the audio sound  
will not match the image.  
3
Press X/x to select the item to be  
repeated.  
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] (page 52), you cannot select [TRACK].  
The default setting is underlined.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
VR  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on  
the current disc. (When playing a DVD-  
VR, [ONE DISC] repeats all of the titles  
of the selected type.)  
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.  
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on  
the current disc.  
• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.  
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Using the DVD’s Menu  
Changing the Sound  
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which  
make up a picture or music feature. These  
sections are called “titles.” When you play a  
DVD which contains several titles, you can  
select the title you want using TOP MENU.  
When you play DVDs that allow you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles and  
the language for the sound, select these items  
using MENU.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/  
DATA DVD (DivX video files*) recorded in  
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,  
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the  
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded  
with multilingual tracks, you can also change the  
language.  
With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA  
DVDs, you can select the sound from the right or  
left channel and listen to the sound of the  
selected channel through both the right and left  
speakers.  
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc to  
disc.  
* Except for North American models.  
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to  
select the item you want to play or  
change.  
1
Press AUDIO during playback.  
The following display appears.  
Press ENTER.  
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1  
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the  
desired audio signal.  
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice  
of language varies.  
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a  
language code. Refer to “Language Code  
List” (page 90) to see which language the  
code represents. When the same language is  
displayed two or more times, the DVD  
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio  
formats.  
xWhen playing a DVD-VR  
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc  
are displayed. The default setting is  
underlined.  
Example:  
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)  
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)  
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)  
• [2: MAIN]  
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• [2: SUB]  
• [2: MAIN+SUB]  
Checking the audio signal  
format  
(DVD, DivX video* only)  
Note  
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do  
not appear when one audio stream is recorded on  
the disc.  
* Except for North American models.  
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during  
playback, the format of the current audio signal  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as  
shown below.  
x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA  
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3  
audio)  
The default setting is underlined.  
x When playing a DVD  
• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound  
• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel  
(monaural)  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch  
• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel  
(monaural)  
LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect)  
Surround (L/R)  
:
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX  
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)  
(except for North American models)  
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.  
3 / 2 .1  
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
1
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +  
Center  
LFE  
LS  
RS  
Currently playing  
program format  
x When playing a Super VCD  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 1  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 3 ch  
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 2  
Surround  
(Monaural)  
Front (L/R)  
:
2 / 1  
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
L
R
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
S
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
Currently playing  
program format  
Note  
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or  
DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North  
American models)  
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track  
2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you  
select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].  
Example:  
MP3 audio  
1: MP3 128k  
Bit rate  
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About audio signals  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or  
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/  
DVD-RW  
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the  
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each  
channel is output from a separate speaker.  
• Front (L)  
• Front (R)  
• Center  
• Surround (L)  
• Surround (R)  
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either  
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals  
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural  
Surround audio signals.  
Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video  
Recording) mode have two types of titles for  
playback: originally recorded titles  
([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on  
recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY  
LIST]). You can select the type of title to be  
played.  
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press ENTER.  
[ORIGINAL/  
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]  
appear.  
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3
)
1
T
4 4  
(
)
2 8  
1 : 3 0 : 5 0  
DVD-VR  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST  
ORIGINAL  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created  
from [ORIGINAL] for editing.  
• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally  
recorded.  
Press ENTER.  
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* VIDEO CD only.  
ViewingInformationAbout  
the Disc  
When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)  
1 Playing time and current track number  
2 Track (file) name  
Tip  
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the  
playing time is displayed.  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time in the front  
panel display  
Note  
• The system can only display the first level of the  
DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.  
• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will  
appear in the front panel display instead.  
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed  
depending on the text.  
You can check disc information, such as the  
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,  
tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3, file name  
of a DivX video* using the front panel display  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video  
files* may not be displayed correctly.  
* Except for North American models.  
* Except for North American models.  
Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing  
the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...  
t 1 t ...  
Some displayed items may disappear after a few  
seconds.  
Checking the playing time and  
remaining time  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the  
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.  
You can also check the DVD text and MP3  
folder name/file name recorded on the disc.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO or  
DVD-R/DVD-RW  
1 Playing time and number of the current title  
2 Remaining time of the current title  
3 Playing time and number of the current  
chapter  
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The following display appears.  
4 Remaining time of the current chapter  
5 Disc name  
6 Title and chapter  
T
1:01:57  
Time information  
When playing a DATA CD (DivX  
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)  
(except for North American models)  
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change  
the time information.  
1 Playing time of the current file  
2 Current file name  
3 Current album and file number  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can check depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
When playing a VIDEO CD  
(without PBC functions) or CD  
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
RW  
• T **:**:**  
Playing time of the current title  
• T–**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current title  
1 Playing time of the current track  
2 Remaining time of the current track  
3 Playing time of the disc  
4 Remaining time of the disc  
5 Disc name  
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• C **:**:**  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C–**:**:**  
Checking the play information  
of the disc  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
To check DVD/CD text  
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC  
functions)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display  
text recorded on the DVD/CD.  
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is  
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.  
If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT”  
appears.  
• **:**  
Playing time of the current scene  
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without  
PBC functions) or CD  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
• T–**:**  
Remaining time of the current track  
• D **:**  
BRAHMS SYMPHONY  
Playing time of the current disc  
• D–**:**  
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD  
Remaining time of the current disc  
(MP3 audio/DivX video*) text  
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3  
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or  
DivX video files* on a DATA CD/DATA DVD,  
you can display the name of the album/track/file,  
and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per  
second of the current audio) on your TV screen.  
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX  
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)  
(except for North American models)  
• **:**:**  
Bit rate**  
Playing time of the current file  
T
17:30 128k  
Note  
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be  
displayed.  
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the  
system can only display a limited number of  
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text  
characters will be displayed.  
JAZZ  
RIVER SIDE  
Album name  
Track/file* name  
* Except for North American models.  
**Appears when:  
– playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA  
DVDs.  
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio  
signals on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for  
North American models).  
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Checking the date  
information  
Changing the Angles  
(JPEG only)  
You can check the date information during  
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the  
JPEG image data.  
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.  
Press ANGLE during playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.  
(
(
)
1
1
8
Note  
)
2 0  
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.  
01/ 01/ 2006  
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  
*
*
* Except for North American models.  
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn  
the subtitles on or off while playing. If  
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,  
you can change the subtitle language while  
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever  
you want.  
(A/V SYNC)  
*
*
* Except for North American models.  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the screen, you can adjust the delay between the  
picture and sound.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle  
language changes.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
Note  
The Control Menu appears.  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles  
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn  
them off.  
2
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[A/V SYNC],  
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.  
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file  
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains  
subtitle information within the same file. (except for  
North American models)  
(
(
)
)
1
1
T
1 2  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
3
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want and press ENTER.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [OFF]: does not adjust.  
• [ON]: adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not  
be effective.  
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• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio  
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)  
About MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files  
• 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).  
Note  
What is MP3/JPEG?  
• The system will play any data with the  
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if  
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing  
this data may generate a loud noise which  
could damage your speaker system.  
• The system does not conform to audio in  
MP3PRO format.  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is  
image compression technology.  
Discs that the system can  
play  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs)  
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or  
JPEG format. However, the DATA CDs must be  
recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level  
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal  
Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize  
the tracks (or files). You can also play discs  
recorded in Multi Session.  
Playback order of MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files  
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or  
DATA DVD is as follows:  
x Structure of disc contents  
Tree 1  
ROOT  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 5  
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/  
CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the  
recording software (not supplied) for details on  
the recording format.  
About the Multi-Session disc  
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are  
recorded in the first session, the system will also  
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in  
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in  
audio CD format or video CD format are  
recorded in the first session, only the first  
session will be played back.  
Note  
• The system may not be able to play some DATA  
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write  
format.  
MP3 audio track or JPEG  
image file that the system can  
play  
Track (MP3 audio) or  
File (JPEG image)  
Album  
The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files:  
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When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD  
and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are  
played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any  
sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a  
currently selected album take priority over the  
next album in the same tree. (Example: C  
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)  
Playing DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs with MP3  
Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Image Files  
When you press MENU and the list of album  
names appears (page 50), the album names are  
arranged in the following order:  
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums  
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as  
album E) do not appear in the list.  
Selecting an MP3 audio track  
or album  
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Tip  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When an album is  
being played, its title is shaded.  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or  
files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in  
that order.  
• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback.  
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3 0  
Note  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
• Playback order may differ from the illustration  
depending on the software you use to create the  
DATA CD or DATA DVD, or if there are more than  
200 albums and 300 files in each album.  
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums, and will  
not play any albums beyond the 200th.  
• The system may take longer time to playback, when  
progressing to the following album or jump to other  
album.  
2
Press X/x to select an album.  
xWhen selecting an album  
Press H to start playing the selected  
album.  
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.  
xWhen selecting a track  
Press ENTER.  
The list of tracks contained in the album  
appears.  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
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)
1
2 5 6  
W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y  
M Y R O M A N C E  
M I L E S T O N E S  
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E  
A U T U M L E A V E S  
A L L B L U E S  
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...  
Press X/x to select a track and press  
ENTER.  
The selected track starts playing. You can  
turn the track list off by pressing MENU.  
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Pressing MENU again will display the  
album list.  
1
2
3
4
To stop playback  
5
6
7
8
Press x.  
To play the next or previous MP3  
audio track  
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
Press ./>. Note that you can select the  
next album by continuing to press > after the  
last track on the current album, but that you  
cannot return to the previous album by pressing  
.. To return to the previous album, select the  
album from the album list.  
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want  
to view and press ENTER.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To turn off the display  
Press MENU.  
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Selecting a JPEG image file or  
album  
Press C/c when the Control Menu is not  
displayed. Note that you can select the next  
album by continuing to press c after the last  
image on the current album, but that you cannot  
return to the previous album by pressing C. To  
return to the previous album, select the album  
from the album list.  
1
2
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When an album is  
being played, its title is shaded.  
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R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
To rotate a JPEG image  
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the  
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.  
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time  
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
Example of when you press X once:  
Press X/x to select an album.  
Rotating direction  
x When selecting an album  
Press H to start playing the selected  
album.  
x When selecting an image  
Press PICTURE NAVI.  
Images of files in the album appear in 16  
subscreens.  
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Press CLEAR to return to normal view.  
Playing Audio Tracks and  
Images as a Slide Show  
with Sound  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
Tip  
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the  
screen. To display the additional image files, select  
the bottom image and press x. To return to the  
previous image, select the top image and press X.  
You can play a slide show with sound by first  
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same  
album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When  
you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD,  
select [AUTO] mode as explained below.  
1
2
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
Press DISPLAY when the system is  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
3
Press X/x to select  
(MP3, JPEG)], then press ENTER.  
[MODE  
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
appear.  
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1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DATA CD MP3  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUDIO (MP3)  
IMAGE (JPEG)  
4
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want and press ENTER.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files  
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album  
as a slide show.  
• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio  
tracks continuously.  
• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG  
image files as a slide show.  
5
6
Press MENU.  
The list of albums recorded on the DATA  
CD or DATA DVD appears.  
Press X/x to select the album you want  
and press H.  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
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You can turn the album list on and off by  
pressing MENU repeatedly.  
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6  
to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million  
pixels or more will lengthen the duration.)  
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than  
[NORMAL].  
• [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than  
[NORMAL].  
• [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than  
[SLOW1].  
Tip  
• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize  
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single  
album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE  
(JPEG)], the system can recognize up to 600 MP3 and  
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200  
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected  
mode.  
4
Press ENTER.  
Note  
The selected setting takes effect.  
• If you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] on a disc that contains MP3 tracks only or  
[AUDIO (MP3)] on a disc that contains JPEG files  
only, you may not be able to change the [MODE  
(MP3, JPEG)] setting.  
Note  
• Some JPEG files may take longer to display than  
others, which may make the duration seems longer  
than the option you selected. Especially progressive  
JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.  
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO  
(MP3)] is selected.  
• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image  
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is  
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128  
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still  
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.  
Selecting an effect for image  
files in the slide show  
(JPEG only)  
When you play a JPEG image file, you can  
select the effect to be used when viewing the  
slide show.  
Specifying the slide show  
duration  
(JPEG only)  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.  
When you play JPEG image files using slide  
show, you can specify the duration for slides to  
appear on the screen.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[EFFECT],  
The options for [EFFECT] appear.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
3 ( 12)  
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.  
1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4  
Press X/x to select  
[INTERVAL], then press ENTER.  
MODE1  
MODE1  
MODE2  
MODE3  
MODE4  
MODE5  
OFF  
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.  
3 ( 12)  
1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
10 / 29 / 2 004  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
FAST  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
3
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top  
to bottom.  
• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from  
left to right of the screen.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from  
the center of the screen.  
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• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle  
through the effects.  
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the  
previous image.  
Enjoying DivX® Videos  
• [OFF]: Turns off this function.  
(Except for North American models)  
4
Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
About DivX Video Files  
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,  
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an  
®
official DivX Certified product.  
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that  
®
contain DivX video files.  
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that  
the system can play  
Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on  
this system is subject to certain conditions:  
– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain  
DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays  
only the DivX video files.  
However, this system only plays DATA CDs  
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level  
2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk  
Format (UDF).  
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc  
drives and the recording software (not supplied)  
for details on the recording format.  
About playback order of data on  
DATA CDs or DATA DVDs  
playback order may not be applicable,  
depending on the software used for creating the  
DivX video file, or if there are more than 200  
albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.  
Note  
• The system may not be able to play some DATA  
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write  
format.  
DivX video files that the system  
can play  
The system can play data that is recorded in  
DivX format, and which has the extension  
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play  
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files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if  
they do not contain a DivX video.  
To go to the next or previous  
page  
Press C/c.  
Tip  
• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG  
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see  
To turn off the display  
Press MENU repeatedly.  
Note  
To stop playback  
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the  
file has been combined from two or more DivX video  
files.  
Press x.  
• 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 screen.  
Selecting a DivX video file  
1
After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,”  
press ENTER.  
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that  
are longer than 3 hours.  
The list of files in the album appears.  
• 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.  
• Because of the compression technology used for  
DivX video files, it may take some time after you  
press H for the picture to appear.  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S  
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)
1
2
H A W A I I 2 0 0 4  
V E N U S  
2
Press X/x to select a file and press  
ENTER.  
Selecting an album  
1
Press MENU.  
The selected file starts playing.  
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only  
albums that contain DivX video files are  
listed.  
To go to the next or previous  
page  
Press C/c.  
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3
3
To return to the previous display  
S U M M E R 2 0 0 3  
N E W Y E A R ' S D A Y  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S  
Press O RETURN.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous DivX  
video file without turning on the  
above file list  
2
3
Press X/x to select the album you want  
to play.  
You can select the next or previous DivX video  
file in the same album by pressing ./>.  
You can also select the first file of the next  
album by pressing > during playback of the  
last file of the current album. Note that you  
cannot return to the previous album by pressing  
.. To return to the previous album, select it  
from the album list.  
Press H.  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a  
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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:  
Playing VIDEO CDs with  
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)  
(PBC Playback)  
– when the system is turned off.  
– when another file is played.  
– when the disc tray is opened.  
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you  
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search  
functions, and other such operations.  
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs  
interactively by following the menu on the TV  
screen.  
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
The menu for your selection appears.  
2
Select the item number you want by the  
number buttons.  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Follow the instructions in the menu for  
interactive operations.  
Refer to the operation details supplied with  
the disc, as the operating procedure may  
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
To go back to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
Note  
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in  
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the  
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press  
H.  
Tip  
• To play without using PBC, press ./> or the  
number buttons while the system is stopped to select  
a track, then press H or ENTER. The system starts  
continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such  
as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice,  
then press H.  
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To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for Russian and Middle  
Eastern models)  
Tuner Functions  
The AM tuning interval can be set to either  
10 kHz or 9 kHz.  
Presetting Radio Stations  
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in  
any AM station, then turn off the system by  
pressing "/1on the system. While holding down  
> (on the system), press "/1 on the system to  
turn on the power. If you change the interval,  
AM preset stations will be erased.  
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM  
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down  
the volume to minimum.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
2
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the  
auto scanning starts.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo  
program) appear in the front panel display.  
3
4
Press MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
appears in the front panel display.  
5
Press ENTER.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
6
7
8
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
Press ENTER.  
The station is stored.  
Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.  
To change the preset number  
Restart from Step 1.  
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Naming preset stations  
Listening to the Radio  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the  
system’s front panel display when a station is  
selected.  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
Note that no more than one name can be entered  
for each preset station.  
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Each time you press the button, the system  
tunes in one preset station.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want to  
create an index name for.  
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
3
4
Press MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”  
appears in the front panel display.  
To turn off the radio  
Press "/1.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –  
repeatedly.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +  
or –. The automatic tuning stops automatically  
when the system receives the radio station. To  
stop the automatic tuning manually, press  
TUNING + or –.  
5
6
Press ENTER.  
Create a name by using the cursor  
buttons.  
Press X/x to select a character, then press c  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be  
input for a radio station name.  
If you make a mistake  
To listen to radio stations when  
you know the frequencies  
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.  
Use direct tuning in Step 2.  
1 Press D.TUNING.  
2 Press the number buttons to select the  
frequency number you want to listen to.  
3 Press ENTER.  
7
Press ENTER.  
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station name is stored.  
Tip  
• If an FM program is noisy, press MENU, and select  
“FM MODE” by pressing X/x, then press ENTER.  
Press X/x to select “MONO,” then press ENTER.  
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve. To restore the stereo effect, select  
“STEREO.”  
Tip  
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY  
repeatedly (page 59).  
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas  
(aerials).  
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Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the front panel  
display  
When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or  
“TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency  
using the front panel display.  
Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as shown.  
1 Station name*  
2 Frequency**  
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a  
preset station.  
**Returns to the original display when several seconds  
has elapsed.  
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Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Function  
Other Operations  
Controlling the TV with the  
Supplied Remote  
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your  
SONY TV and this system, changes the system  
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s  
input source you set with one button push.  
You can control your TV (SONY only) with the  
supplied remote.  
Preparing for the THEATRE  
SYNC function  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
Register the TV’s input source connected to this  
system.  
To control the TV  
You can control the TV by using following  
buttons.  
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering  
the code for the TV’s input source  
connected to this system (see the table)  
using the number buttons.  
By pressing  
TV [/1  
You can  
Turn the TV on or off.  
The TV’s input source is selected.  
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to  
connect the system. For details, see the  
instructions of your TV.  
TV/VIDEO  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources.  
TV VOL +/–  
TV CH +/–  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Select the TV channel.  
By pressing Number  
TV’s input source  
TV/VIDEO  
0
No input source  
(Default)  
Number buttons Select the TV channel.  
while pressing  
the TV button  
1
VIDEO1  
2
VIDEO2  
- is for selecting a channel number greater than  
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then  
2 and 5.)  
3
VIDEO3  
4
VIDEO4  
5
VIDEO5  
Note  
6
VIDEO6  
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control  
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.  
7
VIDEO7  
8
VIDEO8  
9*  
COMPONENT 1  
COMPONENT 2  
COMPONENT 3  
CLEAR*  
AMP  
MENU*  
PICTURE  
NAVI*  
COMPONENT 4  
* Except for North American models.  
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Operating for the THEATRE  
SYNC function  
Using the Sound Effect  
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this  
system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.  
Reinforcing bass frequencies  
You can reinforce bass frequencies.  
If this function does not work, change the  
transmit time. The transmit time varies  
depending on the TV.  
Press DYNAMIC BASS.  
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.  
To change the transmit time  
To turn off the sound effect  
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the  
code for transmit time (see the table) using  
the number buttons.  
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.  
The transmit time from the remote is selected.  
By pressing Number  
Transmit time  
TV CH +  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)  
1
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
Note  
• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function  
may not work on some SONY TVs.)  
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this  
function may not work. Install the system near the  
TV.  
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV  
and this system while entering the code.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Changing the Brightness  
of the Front Panel Display  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
You can preset the time in 10 minutes  
decrements.  
The brightness of the front panel display can be  
set to either of 2 levels.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press SLEEP.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press ENTER or c.  
Each time you press this button, the minutes  
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:  
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M  
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of  
the front panel display.  
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
• DIMMER ON: The front panel display  
becomes dark.  
• DIMMER OFF: Bright.  
To check the remaining time  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
Press SLEEP once.  
The setting is reflected.  
To change the remaining time  
Press AMP MENU.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired  
time.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
To cancel the Sleep Timer  
function  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”  
appears in the front panel display.  
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Press X/x to select [ON t], then press  
ENTER.  
Advanced Settings and Adjustments  
xIf you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Locking Discs  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,  
PARENTAL CONTROL)  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
ENTER  
You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for  
the desired disc.  
then press  
.
• Custom Parental Control  
You can set playback restrictions so that the  
system will not play inappropriate discs.  
• Parental Control  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level  
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be  
blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
The same password is used for both Custom  
Parental Control and Parental Control.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
xWhen you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Preventing playback of  
specific discs [CUSTOM  
PARENTAL CONTROL]  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
You can set the same Custom Parental Control  
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the  
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.  
1
2
3
Insert the disc you want to lock.  
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
If the disc is playing, press x to stop  
playback.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
[Custom parental control is set.] appears  
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
To turn off the Custom Parental  
Control function  
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
ENTER.  
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press  
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)
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1 2 2 7  
ENTER.  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
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To play a disc for which Custom  
Parental Control is set  
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(
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DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental  
Control is set.  
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]  
display appears.  
3
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then  
press ENTER.  
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL  
Custom parental control is already  
set. To play, enter your password  
xIf you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
ENTER  
and press  
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
The system is ready for playback.  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Tip  
• If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number  
“199703” using the number buttons when the  
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks  
you for your password, then press ENTER. The  
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
Limiting playback for children  
[PARENTAL CONTROL]  
(DVD only)  
xWhen you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level such as the  
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
function allows you to set a playback limitation  
level.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
ENTER.  
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
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PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
4: PG13  
USA  
OFF  
USA  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
5
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
press ENTER.  
To turn off the Parental Control  
function  
The selection items for [STANDARD] are  
displayed.  
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.  
To play a disc for which Parental  
Control is set  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
USA  
USA  
STANDARD:  
1 Insert the disc and press H.  
OTHERS  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
press ENTER.  
The system starts playback.  
Tip  
The area is selected.  
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703”  
using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The  
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.  
After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the  
disc in the system and press H. When the display for  
entering your password appears, enter your new  
password.  
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
enter a standard code in the table of  
(page 90) using the number buttons.  
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
ENTER.  
The selection items for [LEVEL] are  
displayed.  
Note  
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental  
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this  
system.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
OFF  
STANDARD:  
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change  
the parental control level while playing the disc. In  
this case, enter your password, then change the level.  
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns  
to the previous level.  
8:  
7: NC17  
6:  
5:  
R
8
Press X/x to select the level you want,  
then press ENTER.  
Parental Control setting is complete.  
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Changing the password  
Getting Optimal Surround  
Sound for a Room  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
(SPEAKER FORMATION)  
2
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
ENTER.  
Depending on the shape of the room, there will  
be some speakers you cannot install. For the  
better surround sound, it is recommended that  
first you decide the position of the speakers.  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
3
Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t],  
then press ENTER.  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
2
Press  
DISPLAY when the system is  
in stop mode.  
4
5
6
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
The Control Menu appears.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
FORMATION], then press ENTER.  
[SPEAKER  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
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3
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4 4  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 3 : 0 4  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
If you make a mistake entering  
your password  
Press C before you press ENTER and input the  
correct number.  
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER  
FORMATION], then press ENTER.  
The options for [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] appear.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD  
5
Press C/c to select a setting.  
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• [STANDARD]: when installing all the  
speakers normally.  
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when  
installing the front and surround speakers  
in front of the listening position.  
• [NO CENTER]: when installing the front  
and surround speakers.  
• [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the  
front speakers in one room and surround  
speakers in another.  
• [NO SURROUND]: when installing the  
center and front speakers.  
6
7
Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then  
press ENTER.  
• [YES]: continue with [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], see Step 5 of  
• [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the  
front speakers.  
• [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?  
YES  
NO  
• [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the  
speakers in front of the listening position.  
Note  
• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change  
the position of the speakers, it is recommended you  
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO  
CALIBRATION].  
• To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to  
connect the supplied calibration mic.  
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• The front panel display indicates the selected  
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the  
speakers which output sound.  
Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings  
Automatically  
• When you change the [SIZE] setting in [SPEAKER  
SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting  
returns to [STANDARD].  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
can set the appropriate surround sound  
automatically.  
Note  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume  
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
FORMATION], then press ENTER.  
[SPEAKER  
(
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1
3
T
4 4  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 3 : 0 4  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Press X/x to select [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], then press ENTER.  
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
appear.  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Connect calibration mic. Start  
measurement?  
YES  
NO  
Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL  
MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at  
the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not  
supplied). The front of each speaker should  
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• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect  
measurements.  
face the calibration mic, and there should be  
no obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration mic. Be quiet during the  
measurement.  
• If an error message appears, follow the message,  
then select [YES].  
An error message appears when:  
–the headphones are connected.  
–the calibration mic is not connected.  
–front speakers are not correctly connected.  
–surround speakers are not correctly connected.  
–front and surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
A.CAL MIC  
–there is excessive noise around the calibration  
mic.  
Calibration mic  
–the calibration mic is overloaded.  
6
Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO],  
then press ENTER.  
xThe measurement is OK.  
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select  
[YES]. The result is implemented.  
Measurement complete.  
FRONT L :  
FRONT R :  
YES  
YES  
CENTER  
:
NONE  
SUBWOOFER : YES  
SURROUND L : NONE  
SURROUND R : NONE  
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select  
YES.  
YES  
NO  
xThe measurement is not OK.  
Follow the message, then select [YES] to  
retry.  
5
Press X/x to select [YES], then press  
ENTER.  
Measurement failure.  
Check speaker connection.  
Retry?  
Calibration starts.  
YES  
NO  
Measuring. Please wait a moment.  
Tip  
• You can check the distance between the listening  
position and each speaker. See page 75.  
Note  
Note  
• 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.  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (about 3  
minutes), to avoid measurement failure. During  
the measurement, test signals are output from  
the speakers.  
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– do not change the disc.  
– do not insert or eject a disc.  
– do not connect the headphones.  
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.  
Using the Setup Display  
By using the Setup Display, you can make  
various adjustments to items such as picture and  
sound.  
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see  
Displayed items differ depending on the country  
model.  
Note  
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over  
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions  
described may work.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SETUP],  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
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)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
:
:
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
3
4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press ENTER.  
The Setup Display appears.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
Press X/x to select the setup item from  
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE  
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM  
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then  
press ENTER.  
The Setup item is selected.  
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]  
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Note  
Selected item  
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no  
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on  
the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup  
(page 19), press ENTER, to return to normal screen,  
press CLEAR.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
AUTO  
ON  
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
JACKET PICTURE  
FULL  
Setup items  
5
6
Select an item using X/x, then press  
ENTER.  
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
SCREEN SETUP  
16:9  
16:9  
TV TYPE:  
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDE
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
FULL  
Options  
Select a setting using X/x, then press  
ENTER.  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):  
SCREEN SAVER:  
AUTO  
ON  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
JACKET PICTURE  
FULL  
Selected setting  
To reset all of the [SETUP]  
settings  
1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.  
2 Select [YES] using X/x.  
You can also quit the process and return to  
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.  
3 Press ENTER.  
All the settings explained on pages 72 to 77  
return to the default settings. Do not press [/  
1 while resetting the system as it takes a  
few seconds to complete.  
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Setting the Display or  
Sound Track Language  
[LANGUAGE SETUP]  
Settings for the Display  
[SCREEN SETUP]  
Choose settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set  
various languages for the on-screen display or  
sound track.  
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
To use the display, see “Using the Setup  
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
The default settings are underlined.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
OFF  
FULL  
x [TV TYPE]  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3  
standard or wide).  
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
The default setting varies, depending on the  
country model.  
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can select the desired language for the  
disc’s menu.  
[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 [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. Automatically displays  
the wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the portions  
that do not fit.  
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the  
language for the subtitles changes according to  
the language you selected for the sound track.  
[16:9]  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
number buttons.  
Note  
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be  
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the  
language may not be selected automatically).  
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[4:3 LETTER BOX]  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
[ON]  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
[OFF]  
x [BACKGROUND]  
Selects the background color or picture on the  
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD,  
DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD.  
[16:9]  
[JACKET  
PICTURE]  
The jacket picture (still picture)  
appears, but only when the jacket  
picture is already recorded on the  
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the  
disc does not contain a jacket  
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture  
appears.  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be  
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or  
vice versa.  
[GRAPHICS]  
A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
x[COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)] (Asian,  
Australian, and Middle Eastern models  
only)  
[BLUE]  
The background color is blue.  
The background color is black.  
[BLACK]  
Select the color system when you play a VIDEO  
CD.  
x [BLACK LEVEL]  
(Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle  
Eastern models)  
[AUTO]  
Outputs the video signal in the  
system of the disc, either PAL or  
NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL  
system, select [AUTO].  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the jacks other than  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
[PAL]  
Changes the video signal of an  
NTSC disc and outputs it in the  
PAL system.  
[ON]  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
[OFF]  
Lowers the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes  
too white.  
[NTSC]  
Changes the video signal of a PAL  
disc and outputs it in the NTSC  
system.  
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]  
Note  
• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.  
• You can change the color system of the system  
according to the connected TV (page 17).  
(Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle  
Eastern models)  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
You cannot select this and the setting is not  
effective when the system outputs progressive  
signal.  
x[SCREEN SAVER]  
The screen saver image appears when you leave  
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,  
or when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3  
audio), or DATA DVD for more than 15 minutes.  
The screen saver will help prevent your display  
device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
any button (e.g.,  
saver.  
H
button) to cancel the screen  
Raise the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes  
too black.  
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x [4:3 OUTPUT]  
This setting is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]  
(page 72). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect  
ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p)  
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,  
not the system.  
Custom Settings  
[CUSTOM SETUP]  
Use this to set up playback related and other  
settings.  
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
To use the display, see “Using the Setup  
Note  
• This setting is effective only when “P AUTO  
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO  
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using  
PROGRESSIVE (page 25).  
The default settings are underlined.  
CUSTOM SETUP  
PAUSE MODE:  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
TRACK SELECTION:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
AUDIO DRC:  
[FULL]  
Select this when you can change  
the aspect ratio on your TV.  
OFF  
Registration Code  
DivX:  
[NORMAL]  
Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your  
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio  
signal with black bands on left and  
right sides of the image.  
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only)  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
[AUTO]  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is output  
with no jitter. Normally select this  
position.  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
[FRAME]  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically, is  
output in high resolution.  
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Gives the sound track which contains the highest  
number of channels priority when you play a  
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats  
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital  
format) are recorded.  
[OFF]  
No priority given.  
Priority given.  
[AUTO]  
Note  
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may  
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has  
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 72). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
tracks have the same number of channels, the system  
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG  
audio tracks in this order.  
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x[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or  
off.  
Settings for the Speakers  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set  
for the size of the speakers you have connected  
and their distance from your listening position.  
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the  
balance of the speakers to the same level.  
[ON]  
Stores the resume settings in  
memory for up to 40 discs.  
[OFF]  
Does not store the resume settings  
in memory. Playback restarts at  
the resume point only for the  
current disc in the system.  
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup  
x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.  
Useful for watching movies at low volume late  
at night.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Note  
• You cannot operate these setup items when you  
connect headphones to the system.  
[OFF]  
No compression of dynamic  
range.  
SPEAKER SETUP  
SIZE:  
DISTANCE(FRONT):  
DISTANCE(SURROUND):  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
[STANDARD]  
Reproduces the sound track with  
the kind of dynamic range that the  
recording engineer intended.  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
OFF  
[MAX]  
Compresses dynamic range fully.  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
SUBWOOFER:  
x[DivX]  
(Except for North American models)  
Displays the registration code for this system.  
For more information, go to  
To return to the default setting  
when changing a setting  
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the [SIZE] setting does not return to the  
default setting.  
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.  
x [SIZE]  
If you do not connect center or surround  
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the  
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]  
and specify the surround speaker position. Since  
the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed,  
you cannot change them.  
[FRONT]  
[YES]  
[CENTER]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no center  
speaker is used.  
[SURROUND]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no  
surround speaker is used.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[YES]  
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Note  
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a  
moment.  
• When you change the [SIZE] setting, the [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].  
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]  
The default distance setting for the speakers in  
relation to the listening position is shown below.  
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup  
(page 19), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
0.0 - 7.0 m**/  
0 - 23 ft  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
1.0 - 7.0 m3)  
3 - 23 ft  
/
[L/R]  
Surround speaker distance from  
the listening position can be set in  
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from  
0.0 to 7.0 meters** (0 to 23 ft).  
0.0 - 7.0 m2)  
0 - 23 ft  
/
3.0 m/10 ft*  
(appears except  
when you set  
[SURROUND] to  
[NONE] in the  
[SIZE] setting.)  
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the  
default settings are changed.  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
**0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
Note  
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a  
moment.  
[L/R]  
3.0 m/10 ft  
Front speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set in  
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from  
1.0 to 7.0 meters3) (3 to 23 ft).  
1)  
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an  
equal distance from your listening position, set the  
distance according to the closest speaker.  
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from  
your listening position than the front speakers.  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
[CENTER]  
3.0 m/10 ft  
(appears when you  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the [SIZE]  
setting.)  
Center speaker distance can be  
moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft)  
closer to the listening position  
from the front speaker distance,  
in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments.  
1)  
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]  
You can vary the level of front speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the  
default settings are changed.  
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
3)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.  
[L/R]  
Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0  
dB in 1.0 dB increments.  
0.0 dB  
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]  
The default distance setting for the speakers in  
relation to the listening position is shown below.  
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup  
(page 19), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
[CENTER]  
0.0 dB  
(appears when you  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the [SIZE]  
setting.)  
Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0  
dB in 1.0 dB increments.  
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7
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],  
then press ENTER.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
0.0 dB  
Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0  
dB in 1.0 dB increments.  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
You can vary the level of surround speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
(This settings appear except when you set  
[SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE]  
setting.)  
From your listening position, adjust the  
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.  
The test tone is emitted from only the  
speaker which you are adjusting.  
8
Press ENTER when you have finished  
making adjustments.  
[L/R]  
0.0 dB  
Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0  
dB in 1.0 dB increments.  
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press ENTER.  
To adjust the volume of all the  
speakers at one time  
10  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],  
then press ENTER.  
Turn the VOLUME control on the system, or  
press VOLUME +/– on the remote.  
Note  
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts  
off for a moment.  
x[TEST TONE]  
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
The test tone is emitted from each speaker  
in sequence while adjusting level. When  
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP]  
items, the test tone is emitted from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Adjusting the speaker level by  
using the test tone  
1
2
3
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SETUP],  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press ENTER.  
The Setup Display appears.  
4
5
Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER  
or c.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press ENTER or c.  
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Returning to the Default  
Settings  
You can return the system parameters, such as  
preset stations, to the default settings.  
A
"/1  
x
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at  
the same time.  
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel  
display and the default settings are returned.  
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If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens  
cleaner  
• Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc  
or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may  
cause apparatus to malfunction.  
On power sources  
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at  
the qualified service shop.  
On your TV’s color  
• 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.  
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have  
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after  
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,  
place the speakers farther away from the set.  
On placement  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet  
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.  
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do  
not place the unit in a confined space where  
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.  
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything  
on the system. The system is equipped with a high  
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,  
the unit can overheat and malfunction.  
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still  
video image or on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still  
video image or on-screen display image displayed  
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk  
permanent damage to your television screen.  
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to  
this.  
On moving the system  
When you carry the system, use the following  
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.  
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug  
and do not block the ventilation holes.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select  
• Do not place the system in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
“DVD.”  
2 Make sure that all discs are removed from  
the system.  
On operation  
3 Press x and . simultaneously.  
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel  
display after “STANDBY.”  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should  
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In  
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned  
on for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)  
from the wall outlet (mains).  
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you  
don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
On adjusting volume  
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section  
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you  
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level  
section is suddenly played.  
On cleaning  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
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Notes about the Discs  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the system, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should any  
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
On handling discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
Note that if service personnel changes some  
parts during repair, these parts may be retained.  
Power  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is  
connected securely.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in  
a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside the  
car.  
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER”  
appears alternately in the front panel display.  
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the  
following items after “STANDBY” disappears.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Are you using only the specified speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the  
system?  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
On cleaning  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
After checking the above items and fixing any  
problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the  
problem cannot be found even after checking all the  
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
• The video connecting cords are not connected  
securely.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• The video connecting cords are damaged.  
• The system is not connected to the correct TV  
input jack (page 13, 24).  
This system can only play back a standard  
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular  
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause  
a malfunction.  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you  
can view pictures from the system.  
• You have set progressive format but your TV  
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In  
this case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 25).  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive  
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be  
affected when you set progressive format. In this  
case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 25).  
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-  
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protection signal applied to some DVD programs  
could affect picture quality. If you still experience  
problems even when you connect your system  
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to  
your TV’s S video input (page 24).  
• 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 play a  
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.  
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO  
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV  
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does  
not fill the screen.  
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
• Make sure the system is connected properly.  
Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.  
The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system  
are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic  
leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a  
high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens,  
check the following items:  
The surround effect is difficult to hear when  
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG  
audio sound track.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 33).  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
13, 75).  
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or  
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 m (1.0 ft)  
from the TV set.  
• 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.  
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set  
once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.  
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther  
away from the TV set.  
The sound comes from the center speaker  
only.  
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from  
the center speaker only.  
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch  
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is  
placed near the speakers.  
No sound is heard from the center speaker.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 33).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center  
speaker may be less noticeable.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON”  
is displayed in the front panel display.  
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion  
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play  
mode.  
No sound or only a very low-level sound is  
heard from the surround speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 33).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the  
surround speakers may be less noticeable.  
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press  
H to return to normal play mode.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 75).  
There is no sound from the speakers that are  
indicated in the front panel display.  
• The front panel display indicates the selected  
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate  
the speakers which output sound (page 33, 66).  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
Operation  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
13, 75).  
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.  
• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 33).  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)  
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning  
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preset stations). Preset the stations (page 57).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the front panel display.  
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in  
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in  
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the  
Internet WEB site.  
The remote does not function.  
• There are obstacles between the remote and the  
system.  
• It does not fit the screen (those images are  
reduced).  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 52).  
• The distance between the remote and the system is  
too far.  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on  
the system.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX  
video file. (except for North American models)  
The disc does not play.  
• There is no disc inserted.  
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file  
starts playing simultaneously.  
• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,  
JPEG)] (page 52).  
• The disc is upside down.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.  
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.  
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 7).  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the  
system.  
The DivX video file cannot be played. (except  
for North American models)  
• The file is not created in DivX format.  
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or  
“.DIVX.”  
• Moisture has condensed inside the system and  
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc  
and leave the system turned on for about half an  
hour.  
• 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 MP3 audio track cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format  
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or  
Joliet.  
• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ×  
576 (height).  
The titles of album/track/file name are not  
displayed correctly.  
• The system can only display numbers and letters  
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as  
[*].  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3  
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk  
Format).  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3.”  
A disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it  
has the extension “.MP3.”  
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has  
been selected.  
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before  
playing a disc.  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO  
format.  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 52).  
• Resume Play has been selected.  
During stop, press x on the system or the remote  
and then start playback (page 37).  
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically  
appears on the TV screen.  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX  
video file. (except for North American models)  
The system starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
• The DVD features an auto playback function.  
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.  
Playback stops automatically.  
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.  
While playing such a disc, the system stops  
playback at the auto pause signal.  
• The 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.”  
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You cannot perform some functions such as  
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat  
Play.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to  
perform some of the operations above. See the  
operating manual that came with the disc.  
Self-diagnosis Function  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to  
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-  
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a  
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on  
the screen and the front panel display. In this  
case, check the following table.  
Messages do not appear on the screen in the  
language you want.  
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language  
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 72).  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
C:13:50  
• 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.  
First 3  
Cause and/or corrective action  
characters of  
the service  
number  
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
The subtitle cannot be turned off.  
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.  
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth  
The angles cannot be changed.  
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being  
played (page 47).  
C 31  
The disc is not inserted correctly.  
,Restart the system, then re-insert  
the disc correctly.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
system has performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
(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  
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when  
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX  
video file* you want to play is broken.  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to  
DCF.  
When displaying the version  
number on the screen  
When you turn on the system, the version  
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may  
appear on the 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.  
• 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.*  
* Except for North American models.  
The system does not work normally.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from  
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after  
several minutes.  
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Center*: 142 W  
(with SS-CT51)  
Surround*: 142 W + 142  
W
(with SS-TS51)  
Subwoofer*: 140 W  
(with SS-WS52)  
Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
for the US model  
DAV-DX155  
POWER OUTPUT AND  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION  
Latin American models:  
Stereo mode (rated)  
100 W + 100 W (3 ohms at  
1 kHz, 1 % THD)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %  
THD  
(FTC Output Power):  
FL/FR/SL/SR/C: 84 W/ch  
3 ohm at 170 - 20,000 Hz,  
0.7 % THD  
SW: 80 W 3 ohm at 40 -  
170 Hz, 0.7 % THD  
Front: 133 W + 133 W  
(with SS-TS52)  
Center*: 133 W  
(with SS-CT51)  
DAV-DX255  
Surround*: 133 W + 133  
W
(with SS-TS51)  
POWER OUTPUT AND  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION  
Subwoofer*: 135 W  
(with SS-WS52)  
(FTC Output Power):  
FL/FR/SL/SR/C: 84 W/ch  
3 ohm at 170 - 20,000 Hz,  
0.7 % THD  
SW: 160 W 1.5 ohm at 40 -  
170 Hz, 0.7 % THD  
DAV-DX255  
US models:  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %  
THD  
DAV-DX315  
Front: 143 W + 143 W  
(with SS-TS52)  
Center*: 143 W  
POWER OUTPUT AND  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION  
(with SS-CT51)  
Surround*: 143 W + 143  
W
(FTC Output Power):  
FL/FR/SL/SR/C: 84 W/ch  
3 ohm at 170 - 20,000 Hz,  
0.7 % THD  
(with SS-TS51)  
SW: 160 W 1.5 ohm at 40 -  
170 Hz, 0.7 % THD  
Subwoofer*: 285 W  
(with SS-WS52B)  
Other models:  
Amplifier section  
DAV-DX155  
US models:  
Surround mode (reference)RMS output power, 10 %  
THD  
Stereo mode (rated)  
108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at  
1 kHz, 1 % THD)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %  
THD  
Front: 142 W + 142 W  
(with SS-TS52)  
Center*: 142 W  
(with SS-CT51)  
Surround*: 142 W + 142  
W
(with SS-TS51)  
Subwoofer*: 140 W  
(with SS-WS52)  
Front: 143 W + 143 W  
(with SS-TS52)  
Center*: 143 W  
(with SS-CT51)  
Surround*: 143 W + 143  
W
(with SS-TS51)  
Subwoofer*: 285 W  
(with SS-WS52B)  
Mexican and other models:  
Stereo mode (rated)  
DAV-DX315  
US models:  
108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at  
1 kHz, 1 % THD)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %  
Surround mode (reference)RMS output power, 10 %  
THD  
THD  
Front: 143 W + 143 W  
(with SS-TS53)  
Front: 142 W + 142 W  
(with SS-TS52)  
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Center*: 143 W  
(with SS-CT51)  
Surround*: 143 W + 143  
W
Middle Eastern models: 531-1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
Asian models:  
531-1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
(with SS-TS51)  
Subwoofer*: 285 W  
(with SS-WS52B)  
530-1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
North American and Latin American models:  
530-1,710 kHz (with the  
Other models:  
Stereo mode (rated)  
108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at  
1 kHz, 1 % THD)  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
531-1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Surround mode (reference)RMS output power, 10 %  
THD  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
Front: 143 W + 143 W  
(with SS-TS53)  
Center*: 143 W  
(with SS-CT51)  
Surround*: 143 W + 143  
W
(with SS-TS51)  
Subwoofer*: 285 W  
(with SS-WS52B)  
Video section  
Outputs  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
S VIDEO:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,  
there may be no sound output.  
Speakers (DAV-DX155/DX255)  
Front  
Inputs  
TV/VCR (AUDIO IN)  
AUDIO IN  
Outputs (Analog)  
Phones  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
5
Speaker unit  
Accepts low-and high-  
impedance headphones.  
Rated impedance  
3.0 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
92 × 220 × 83 mm  
(3 /8 × 8 /4 × 3 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
DVD system  
Laser  
5
3
3
Semiconductor laser  
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)  
(CD: λ = 790 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Center  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
Signal format system  
North American, Latin, and Mexican models:  
NTSC  
5
Speaker unit  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
3.0 ohms  
Other models:  
NTSC/PAL  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
260 × 94.5 × 86 mm  
(10 /4 × 3 /4 × 3 /2 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Tuner section  
System  
1
3
1
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer system  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Surround  
North American models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
5
Other models:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(50 kHz step)  
Speaker unit  
cone type  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Rated impedance  
3.0 ohms  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Dimensions (approx.)  
92 × 151 × 83 mm  
(3 /8 × 6 × 3 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
5
3
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
10.7 MHz  
Mass (approx.)  
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)  
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Speaker system  
Subwoofer  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex  
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.  
3
3
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
1.5 ohms  
cone type  
Dimensions (approx.)  
240 × 374 × 390 mm  
(9 /2 × 14 /4 × 15 /8  
inches)  
(w/h/d)  
6.7 kg (14 lb 13 oz)  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
3.0 ohms (SS-WS52)  
1.5 ohms (SS-WS52B)  
240 × 374 × 390 mm  
(9 /2 × 14 /4 × 15 /8  
inches) (w/h/d)  
1
3
3
1
3
3
Mass (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
6.7 kg (14 lb 13 oz)  
General  
Power requirements  
Speakers (DAV-DX315)  
Front  
North American and Mexican models:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Latin American models: 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Argentine models:  
Other models:  
Speaker system  
Two-Way Bass reflex  
Speaker unit  
Woofer: 70 × 100 mm  
7
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
On: 140 W (Latin  
(2 /8 × 4 inches) cone type  
Tweeter: 50 mm (2 inches)  
cone type  
Power consumption  
American models of  
DAV-DX155), 150 W  
(Mexicanandothermodels  
of DAV-DX155),  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
3.0 ohms  
92 × 602 × 83 mm  
5
3
3
(3 /8 × 23 /4 × 3 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
160 W (DAV-DX255/  
DX315)  
275 × 1,200 × 275 mm  
7
1
7
(10 /8 × 47 /4 × 10 /8  
inches) (w/h/d) with stand  
(long)  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving mode)  
430 × 86 × 418 mm  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
275 × 800 × 275 mm  
1
3
7
1
7
(17 × 3 /2 × 16 /4 inches)  
(w/h/d) incl. projecting  
parts  
(10 /8 × 31 /2 × 10 /8  
inches) (w/h/d) with stand  
(short)  
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)  
Mass (approx.)  
1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz)  
3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz) with  
stand (long)  
3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz) with  
stand (short)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Unpacking  
• Speakers (5)  
Center  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
3.0 ohms  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2)  
(16.5 ft. × 4, 50 ft. × 2)  
• Video Cord (1)  
5
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
260 × 94.5 × 86 mm  
1
3
1
(10 /4 × 3 /4 × 3 /2 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Surround  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
• Foot pads (1 set)  
Bass reflex  
• Posts (long × 2, short × 2)*  
• Bases (2)*  
5
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
3.0 ohms  
92 × 151 × 83 mm  
• Pedestal (2)*  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
• Screws (4)*  
5
3
• Operating Instructions  
• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)  
* DAV-DX315 only  
(3 /8 × 6 × 3 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)  
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done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
Glossary  
Album  
Section of a music piece or an image on a data  
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.  
x Movie mode  
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television  
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby  
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield  
directionality that approaches the quality of  
discrete 5.1-channel sound.  
Chapter  
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is  
composed of several chapters.  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed  
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts  
the speaker settings to your listening  
x Music mode  
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music  
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound  
space.  
environment in a short period of time.  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer  
(DAV-DX255/DX315 only)  
Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master  
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four  
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with  
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right  
panning more naturally and localizes sounds  
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of  
surround speakers and a center speaker. The  
surround speakers output monaural sound.  
technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive  
Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital  
Amplifiers that provide dedicated power to a  
strategically located subwoofer for astounding  
sound performance. Easy to set up, Digital  
Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer provides a stable  
sound field over a much larger listening area  
without having to adjust frequency levels.  
DTS  
DivX®  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This  
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.  
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and  
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this  
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete  
channels of high quality digital audio. The good  
channel separation is realized due to the all  
channel data being recorded discretely and  
processed in digitally.  
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc.  
Videos encoded with DivX technology are  
among the highest quality with a relatively small  
file size.  
Dolby Digital  
This movie theater sound format is more  
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In  
this format, the surround speakers output stereo  
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a  
subwoofer channel for deep bass is  
independently provided. This format is also  
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel  
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions  
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six  
channels in this format are recorded separately  
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,  
since all the signals are processed digitally, less  
signal degradation occurs.  
DVD  
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving  
pictures even though its diameter is the same as  
a CD.  
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-  
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times  
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a  
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a  
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and  
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
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Multi-angle function  
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the  
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also  
uses the variable rate coding technology that  
processes allocated data according to the status  
of the picture.  
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as  
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more  
realistic audio presence.  
Multilingual function  
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a  
picture are recorded on some DVDs.  
Parental Control  
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the  
disc by the age of the users according to the  
limitation level in each country. The limitation  
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,  
playback is completely prohibited, violent  
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes  
and so on.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions such  
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental  
Control functions are provided with the DVD.  
DVD-RW  
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc  
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The  
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode  
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video  
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,  
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)  
mode allow the contents to be programmed or  
edited.  
Playback Control (PBC)  
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)  
to control playback.  
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO  
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing  
simple interactive programs, programs with  
search functions, and so on.  
DVD+RW  
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and  
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording  
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO  
format.  
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, 625 lines for the  
PAL system). The overall picture quality  
increases and still images, text and horizontal  
lines appear sharper. This format is compatible  
with the 525 or 625 progressive format.  
File  
A JPEG image recorded or a DivX video* on a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive  
definition for this system.) A single file consists  
of a single image or movie.  
* Except for North American models.  
Region Code  
Film based software, Video based  
software  
This system is used to protect copyrights. A  
region number is allocated on each DVD system  
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each  
region code is shown on the system as well as on  
the disc packaging. The system can play discs  
that match its region code. The system can also  
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the  
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region  
limit may still apply.  
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video  
based software. Film based DVDs contain the  
same images (24 frames per second) that are  
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,  
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays  
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.  
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Interlace format  
(Interlaced scanning)  
Scene  
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.  
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)  
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures  
and still pictures are divided into sections called  
“scenes.”  
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Title  
The longest section of a picture or music feature  
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the  
entire album in audio software.  
Track  
Section of a picture or a music piece on a  
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is  
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).  
VIDEO CD  
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a  
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes  
of moving pictures.  
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.  
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are  
compressed while sounds we can hear are not  
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the  
audio information of conventional audio CDs.  
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.  
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving  
pictures and sounds.  
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still  
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.  
This system conforms to both versions.  
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Language Code List  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1183 Irish  
1347 Maori  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1513 Siswati  
1514 Sesotho  
1515 Sundanese  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali;  
Bangla  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1257 Hebrew  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic  
1299 Cambodian  
1300 Kannada  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 (Afan)Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
1417 Punjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1482 Kirundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
1501 Sangho  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1564 Urdu  
1572 Uzbek  
1581 Vietnamese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian;  
Lettish  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1503 Singhalese  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1345 Malagasy  
1703 Not specified  
Parental Control Area Code List  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
2044 Argentina  
2047 Australia  
2046 Austria  
2057 Belgium  
2070 Brazil  
2079 Canada  
2090 Chile  
2165 Finland  
2174 France  
2109 Germany  
2248 India  
2238 Indonesia  
2254 Italy  
2276 Japan  
2304 Korea  
2363 Malaysia  
2362 Mexico  
2149 Spain  
2376 Netherlands  
2390 New Zealand  
2379 Norway  
2499 Sweden  
2086 Switzerland  
2528 Thailand  
2184 United  
Kingdom  
2427 Pakistan  
2424 Philippines  
2436 Portugal  
2489 Russia  
2092 China  
2115 Denmark  
2501 Singapore  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A "/1 (on/standby) (29)  
B Front panel display (92)  
C A (open/close) (29)  
D Disc operation (29)  
G PHONES jack (29)  
H VOLUME control (29)  
I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (19, 31)  
K Disc tray (29)  
F
(remote sensor) (9)  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA  
AM  
MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO  
SPEAKER  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
B/CB R/CR  
TV/VCR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
Y
P
P
S
VIDEO  
(DVD ONLY)  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
R
AUDIO IN  
L
(DVD ONLY)  
A SPEAKER jacks (13)  
D COAXIAL FM 75jack (13)  
E TV/VCR (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (27)  
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24)  
B MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) jacks  
C AM terminal (13)  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
A Lights up when the time information of  
a title or chapter appears in the front  
panel display. (DVD only) (45)  
G Playing status (DVD function only)  
H Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is  
selected. (61)  
B Lights up when the color system is set  
to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle  
Eastern models only) (17)  
I Lights up when CD is loaded.  
J Lights up when the system outputs  
progressive signals (DVD function  
only). (25)  
C Lights up when a station is received.  
(Radio only) (58)  
K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER  
D Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only)  
FORMATION]. (66)  
L Current surround format (Except for  
E Lights up when the sleep timer is set.  
JPEG)  
M Displays system’s status such as  
chapter, title, or track number, time  
information, radio frequency, playing  
status, sound field, etc.  
F Lights up when the music or movie  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
DISPLAY  
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press  
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:  
DISPLAY  
, Control Menu display 1  
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)  
m
Control Menu display off  
Control Menu display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details  
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.  
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
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1)  
Currently playing title number  
2)  
Currently playing chapter number  
1)  
Total number of titles  
Playback status  
(N Playback,  
X Pause,  
2)  
Total number of chapters  
Control Menu items  
x Stop, etc.)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
Type of disc being  
played  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
3)  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
4)  
Playing time  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
Current setting  
Options  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for  
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North American  
models).  
2)Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/  
DATA DVDs. DivX video file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North American models).  
3)Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu  
2 for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.  
4)Displays the date for JPEG files.  
To turn off the display  
Press  
DISPLAY.  
List of Control Menu items  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.  
Selects the chapter or index to be played.  
Selects the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 44)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited  
[PLAY LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 36)  
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.  
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[SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 66, 68)  
Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically.  
[PROGRAM] (page 38)  
Selects the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 40)  
Plays the track in random order.  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album  
repeatedly.  
[A/V SYNC] (page 48)  
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.  
*
*
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 63)  
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.  
[QUICK] Setup (page 19)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of  
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.  
[CUSTOM] Setup  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
[RESET]  
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.  
Selects the album to be played.  
Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file* to be played.  
[DATE] (page 47)  
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
**  
**  
**  
**  
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.  
[EFFECT] (page 52)  
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 52)  
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both  
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD.  
* The DivX function is available on all models except for that of North America.  
**These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file. (except for North  
American models)  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights  
up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).  
when you select any item except [OFF]  
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DVD Setup Display List  
You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.  
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.  
CUSTOM SETUP  
PAUSE  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD1)  
AUTO  
MODE  
FRAME  
MENU1)  
TRACK  
SELECTION AUTO  
OFF  
AUDIO1)  
SUBTITLE1)  
MULTI-DISC  
RESUME  
ON  
OFF  
AUDIO DRC  
OFF  
STANDARD  
MAX  
DivX5)  
SCREEN SETUP  
SPEAKER SETUP  
TV TYPE2)  
4:3 LETTER  
BOX  
SIZE  
FRONT  
YES  
CENTER  
YES  
NONE  
SURROUND YES  
NONE  
4:3 PAN  
SCAN  
16:9  
AUTO  
PAL  
NTSC  
ON  
OFF  
JACKET  
PICTURE  
GRAPHICS  
BLUE  
BLACK  
ON  
COLOR  
SUBWOOFER YES  
DISTANCE  
(FRONT)  
L
1.0 m – 7.0 m3)  
SYSTEM  
(VIDEO CD)3)  
3 ft – 23 ft/0.9m – 6.9 m4)  
1.0 m – 7.0 m3)  
SCREEN  
SAVER  
R
3 ft – 23 ft/0.9m – 6.9 m4)  
0.0 m – 7.0 m3)  
BACKGROUND  
CENTER  
0 ft – 23 ft/0.0 m – 6.9 m4)  
0.0 m – 7.0 m3)  
DISTANCE  
(SURROUND)  
L
0 ft – 23 ft/0.0 m – 6.9 m4)  
0.0 m – 7.0 m3)  
R
BLACK LEVEL4)  
0 ft – 23 ft/0.0 m – 6.9 m4)  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
–6.0 dB – 0.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – 0.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
L
R
LEVEL  
(FRONT)  
BLACK LEVEL  
(COMPONENT  
OUT)4)  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
FULL  
NORMAL  
4:3 OUTPUT  
L
R
LEVEL  
(SURROUND)  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
OFF  
ON  
TEST TONE  
1)Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.  
2)The default setting varies, depending on the country model.  
3)Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only.  
4)North American models only.  
5)Except for North American models.  
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AMP Menu List  
You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.  
AMP menu  
DIMMER  
DIMMER ON  
DIMMER OFF  
DEMO  
DEMO ON  
DEMO OFF  
ATTENUATE  
ATT ON  
ATT OFF  
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Index  
Numerics  
M
A
N
E
O
F
B
P
BLACK LEVEL  
C
H
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
25  
CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL 63  
I
Installing the speakers on a wall  
23  
Q
R
J
D
L
Listening to other components  
31  
S
Digital Direct Twin Drive  
Subwoofer 87  
Locating a specific point by  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
[/1 (on/standby) 1 (19, 22, 29,  
37, 58)  
P – Z  
AMP MENU wg (22, 31, 60, 62,  
97)  
PICTURE NAVI 6 (37, 60)  
PRESET +/– wk es (58)  
PROGRESSIVE eg (25)  
SLEEP ql (62)  
TV [/1 (on/standby) ej (60)  
C/X/x/c qd(19, 22, 31, 36, 57,  
63)  
ANGLE 5 (47)  
AUDIO 4 (42)  
REPLAY/  
CLEAR ef (36, 58, 60, 71)  
D.TUNING wf (58)  
DISC SKIP qk (29)  
DISPLAY 3 (45, 59)  
DYNAMIC BASS wd (61)  
ENTER qd (19, 22, 31, 36, 57,  
63)  
SOUND FIELD qh (33)  
SUBTITLE wf (48)  
ADVANCE 9 (29)  
./> es wk (29)  
m/M qs 0 (35)  
THEATRE SYNC w; (61)  
TOP MENU qf (42)  
TUNING +/– 0 qs (57)  
TV e; (60)  
/
SLOW qs 0 (35)  
H (play)* ea (29, 37, 64)  
STEP 9 (35)  
TV CH +/– wa (60)  
x (stop) wl (30, 37, 63)  
X (pause) qa (30)  
FUNCTION ws (25, 29, 31, 37,  
57, 66)  
TV VOL +/– eh (60)  
TV/VIDEO 2 (60)  
DISPLAY wj (20, 36, 63, 93)  
O RETURN ed (37)  
-/-- ef (60)  
MENU wh (42, 57)  
MOVIE/MUSIC qj (32)  
MUTING 7 (29)  
Number buttons* qg (36, 58, 60,  
63)  
VOLUME +/–* 8 (29, 58, 77)  
* The H, number 5, and  
VOLUME + buttons have  
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots  
as references when operating  
the system.  
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