Sony Home Theater System DAV DZ531W User Manual

3-217-398-12(1)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
DAV-DZ531W  
©2007 Sony Corporation  
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Table of Contents  
This System Can Play the Following  
Discs .................................................5  
Resuming Playback from the Point Where  
You Stopped the Disc..................... 44  
Step 1: Assembling  
the Speakers ............................. 9  
Step 2: Connecting the System and  
Step 4: Performing the Quick  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]  
on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 51  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
and Sound....................................... 55  
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Image Files ..................................... 56  
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with  
Files ................................................ 58  
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a  
Slide Show with Sound .................. 60  
Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 62  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions  
(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 64  
Installing the Speakers, IR transmitter,  
and IR receiver on a Wall...............26  
Enjoying the Radio or Other  
Components............................ 36  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All  
Selecting the Movie or Music  
Mode ........................................ 38  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound  
Field................................................39  
Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Remote ........................................... 68  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Function.......................................... 69  
Searching for a Particular Point on  
a Disc ..............................................42  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/  
Scene, etc........................................43  
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Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
Adapter ...........................................73  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a  
Room ..............................................78  
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings  
Automatically .................................80  
Setting the Display or Sound Track  
Language ........................................84  
(When letters/numbers appear in  
the display)  
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About This Manual  
This System Can Play the  
Following Discs  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the remote. You can also use the  
controls on the unit if they have the same or  
similar names as those on the remote.  
• The Control Menu items may vary depending  
on the area.  
Format of  
Disc logo  
discs  
DVD VIDEO  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for  
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.  
DVD-RW/  
DVD-R  
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for  
North American models.  
• The following symbols are used in this  
manual.  
DVD+RW/  
DVD+R  
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  
VIDEO CD  
(Ver. 1.1 and  
2.0 discs)/  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or  
Super VCD format)  
Audio CD  
CD-RW/CD-R  
(audio data)  
(MP3 files)  
Functions available for music CDs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format  
(JPEG files)  
Functions available for DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)  
containing MP31) audio tracks,  
JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)  
video files  
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”  
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)  
video files  
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.  
Note about CDs/DVDs  
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.  
– audio CD format  
– VIDEO CD format  
®
2) DivX is a video file compression technology,  
– 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  
developed by DivX, Inc.  
3) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.  
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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the  
following formats:  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and  
DivX video files of format conforming to  
UDF (Universal Disk Format)  
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.  
Example of discs that the  
system cannot play  
The system cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those  
recorded in the formats listed on page 5  
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side with  
digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
• DVD Audios  
• Super Audio CD  
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio  
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files  
• DVD-RAMs  
About Multi Session CD  
Also, the system cannot play the following  
discs:  
• 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.  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code  
(page 6, 101)  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart)  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape  
or a sticker still left on it  
• 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.  
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
• 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.  
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  
Region code  
characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software.  
Your system has a region code printed on the  
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled  
with the same region code.  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly  
finalized. For more information, see the  
operating instructions for the recording device.  
Note that some playback functions may not  
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if  
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,  
view the disc by normal playback. Also some  
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet  
Write format cannot be played.  
ALL  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
system.  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message [Playback prohibited by area  
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code  
will also play on this  
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indication may be given even though playing the  
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.  
Note about playback  
operations of DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs  
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO  
CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available. Be sure to read the  
operating instructions supplied with the DVDs  
or VIDEO CDs.  
Copyrights  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this  
copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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 DTS, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered  
trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
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Getting Started – BASIC –  
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 97.  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching  
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it  
at the remote sensor on the unit.  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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.)  
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 15.  
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 26).  
Use the screws illustrated below.  
Screw (small, black)  
Screw (small, silver)  
Screw (large, with  
washer)  
1
Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.  
Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has  
2 holes.  
About the speaker cord  
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be  
connected.  
Use the speaker cords as follows:  
• Front speaker (L): White  
• Front speaker (R): Red  
Post  
Bottom of the base  
2 holes  
,
Speaker cord  
Top of the base  
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2
Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.  
Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of  
the post cover, then secure with the screw.  
Thread the speaker cord through  
the hole of the post cover.  
Speaker cord  
,
,
Hole  
Post cover  
Upper part of the  
post  
Screw (small, black)  
3
Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure  
the post with the mounting plate and screws.  
Select the speaker whose color of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of  
the speaker cord.  
Post cover  
Be careful the  
orientation of the  
post cover when  
placing the post.  
Secure 2 screws (large, with  
washer) in criss-cross pattern.  
,
Rear of the speaker  
Mounting plate  
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Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.  
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and #  
to #.  
Color tube  
Front speaker (L): White  
Front speaker (R): Red  
Rear of the speaker  
5
Attach the post to the base.  
Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,  
then secure the post with the 2 screws.  
Post  
Slit  
,
Projection  
Base  
Screws  
(small, silver)  
Note  
• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.  
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Adjust the height of the speaker.  
Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws.  
Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.  
Note  
• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.  
Lines  
,
Post  
In addition to the screws  
secured in Step 3, secure  
2 more screws. (Secure 4  
screws in total.)  
Loosen 2 screws.  
7
Take up any speaker cord slack.  
Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.  
Secure the speaker cord by  
running it through the slot.  
Adjust the length of the cord.  
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Fully-assembled illustration  
Front speaker (R):  
Red label  
Front speaker (L):  
White label  
White  
Red  
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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV  
The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see  
page 29. For other component connection, see page 33.  
To accept progressive signals, see page 31.  
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 7 on the  
following pages.  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
SPEAKER  
FRONT SUR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
FRONT  
R
L
R
SUR  
L
AM  
DMPORT  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
SAT  
/
DIR-T1  
CABLE  
SPEAKER  
EURO AV  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
DIGITAL IN  
(DVD ONLY)  
OUT  
(DVD ONLY)  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT(TO TV)  
SAT/CABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
FM wire antenna  
(aerial)  
IR transmitter  
Surround amplifier  
IR receiver  
TV  
DIR-R1  
Subwoofer  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
R
AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Surround speaker (L)  
:Signal flow  
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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  
To the SPEAKER jack  
(+)  
(–)  
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 89.  
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.  
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2 Connecting the TV  
Required cords  
SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)  
.
Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the  
unit.  
When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB  
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.  
Tip  
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby  
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 39).  
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)  
To connect the AM loop 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 the cord pushing  
down the terminal clamp.  
A
B
Insert until this  
part.  
Note  
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.  
Tip  
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.  
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Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.  
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
or  
COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack  
COAXIAL FM 75 Ω 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 unit to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
Unit  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
4 Connecting the IR transmitter  
Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the unit.  
Pink  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SUR  
R
SUR  
L
DIR-T1  
SPEAKER  
CENTER WOOFER  
DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
(DVD ONLY)  
COAXIAL  
OPTICA  
SAT/CABLE  
IR transmitter  
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5 Connecting the IR receiver  
Receives the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-R1 jack of the surround amplifier.  
Surround amplifier  
IR receiver  
DIR-R1  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
Light blue  
R
When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand  
are aligned.  
IR receiver  
Delta marks  
IR receiver stand  
6 Attaching the cover to the surround amplifier  
After connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess  
speaker cords.  
1
Attach the speaker cord cover by sliding it down along the grooves at the edges of the  
surround amplifier.  
Speaker cord cover  
Surround amplifier  
Grooves  
Push the speaker cord cover down until you hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier upside down,  
then store the cords in the speaker cord cover.  
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2
Insert the tabs of the speaker cord holder in the slots of the speaker cord cover, and  
press it into place.  
Speaker cord holder  
Surround amplifier  
Tabs  
Secure the speaker cord holder with the supplied screw.  
Screw (for speaker cord holder)  
3
Note  
• Do not use the speaker cord cover and holder without the supplied screw.  
• Before detaching the speaker cord cover, first remove the screw, then the speaker cord holder. Forcing the speaker  
cord cover off with the screw in place may cause damage.  
• Gently pull apart the side of the speaker cord cover when detaching.  
7 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)  
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall  
outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to  
the surround amplifier.  
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Step 3: Positioning the  
System  
Infrared signal  
10  
10  
Positioning the speakers  
Approx. 10m  
(33 ft)  
IR receiver  
IR transmitter  
For the best possible surround sound, all the  
speakers other than the subwoofer should be  
placed at the same distance from the listening  
position (A).  
Place the IR transmitter and IR receiver in direct  
line with each other. For details, see “To adjust  
Note  
• Do not place the IR receiver in a place exposed to  
direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent  
lamp.  
• The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are for  
this system only.  
Place speakers as illustrated below.  
• Do not use an IR transmitter or IR receiver other than  
the one supplied with this system.  
IR transmitter  
• 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 that are attached with the speakers on  
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor,  
as staining or discoloration may result.  
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker  
may fall down.  
IR receiver  
Tip  
• You can install the IR transmitter and IR receiver on  
a wall for better positioning. For details, see page 27.  
The following diagram indicates the infrared  
transmission area (the range that the infrared  
rays can reach).  
• If transmission is poor, you can also connect the  
surround speakers to the unit by the speaker cords  
(gray/blue) (supplied).  
Top view  
Infrared signal  
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is  
recommended that you change the settings. For  
10  
10  
Approx. 10m  
IR transmitter  
(33 ft)  
IR receiver  
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To adjust the IR transmitter and  
IR receiver  
To place the surround speaker (L)  
in the (R) position  
After connecting the speakers, surround  
amplifier, IR transmitter, IR receiver, and the  
AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the  
wireless system for good transmission.  
You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R)  
positions.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR REV”  
"/1  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3 Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “REV OFF”: sets the surround speaker (L)  
in the (L) position.  
POWER/ON LINE  
POWER  
Indicator  
• “REV ON”: sets the surround speaker (L) in  
the (R) position.  
POWER  
4 Press  
.
The setting is made.  
POWER ON-LINE  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
1 Press POWER on the surround amplifier,  
then press "/1 on the unit.  
Note  
• If you perform the above, it is recommended that you  
also change the speaker settings. For details, see  
The surround amplifier and system turn on.  
The POWER/ON LINE indicator of the  
surround amplifier turns red.  
2 Orient the IR transmitter and the IR receiver  
to face each other.  
Adjust the position until the POWER/ON  
LINE indicator turns green.  
Tip  
• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.  
• You can install the IR transmitter and IR receiver on  
a wall for better positioning. For details, see page 27.  
Note  
• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a  
person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR  
receiver. Otherwise, the sound from the surround  
speakers may be interrupted.  
• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red,  
transmission is incomplete. Adjust the position of the  
IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON  
LINE indicator turns green.  
• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR  
receiver is receiving an infrared signal from another  
Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter  
and/or the IR receiver so that the POWER/ON LINE  
indicator turns green.  
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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  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect  
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.  
SCREEN SETUP  
C/X/x/c,  
16:9  
16:9  
TV TYPE:  
YCB  
CR/RGB (HDMI):  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
LINE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
FULL  
7
8
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
Press [/1 on the unit and POWER on  
the surround amplifier.  
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
Note  
• Disconnect the headphones when you perform  
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after  
13 with the headphones connected.  
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”  
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV  
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Press  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the output  
method for video signals from the EURO  
AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear  
panel of the unit appears.  
3
4
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]  
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If  
this message does not appear, recall the  
Quick Setup display (page 24) and perform  
again.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
YCB R/RGB (HDMI):  
C
YCBCR  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
LINE:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Press  
without inserting a disc.  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
RGB  
The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears.  
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Press X/x to select the output method  
for video signals.  
• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.  
• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.  
Note  
AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC  
Calibration mic  
• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no  
picture appears on the TV screen even if you  
select [RGB]. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your TV.  
10  
11  
Press  
.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker  
formation appears.  
Press C/c to select the speaker  
formation image as the speakers are  
actually positioned.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD(WIRELESS)  
14  
Press  
.
12  
13  
Press  
.
Connect the calibration mic to the  
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and  
press X/x to select [YES].  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Connect calibration mic. Start  
measurement?  
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.  
YES  
NO  
Auto Calibration starts.  
Note  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the  
volume down. Give consideration to children  
and neighbor.  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (which  
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with  
measurement.  
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Unplug the calibration mic and press  
C/c to select [YES].  
To recall the Quick Setup display  
1 Press  
DISPLAY when the system is in  
stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then  
press  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Measurement complete.  
FRONT L :  
FRONT R :  
5.00m 0.0dB  
5.00m 0.0dB  
5.00m + 1.0dB  
5.00m + 4.0dB  
3.00m  
3.00m  
CENTER  
:
SUBWOOFER :  
SURROUND L :  
SURROUND R :  
.
-
2.0dB  
2.0dB  
-
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select  
“YES”.  
YES  
NO  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
Note  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• If measurement fails, follow the message then  
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].  
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for  
[SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of  
[SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] is not  
displayed.  
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
The Quick Setup display appears.  
.
16  
Press  
.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press  
DISPLAY in any Step.  
Tip  
• If you 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  
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Setting the demonstration  
mode to on/off  
Getting Started – ADVANCED –  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Turning off the  
Demonstration  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
"/1  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “DEMO ON”: sets the demonstration  
mode to on.  
• “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration  
mode to off.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
X/x/c,  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
The system menu turns off.  
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 "/1 on the unit, the demonstration  
does not turn off.  
• When you set the demonstration mode in the system  
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.  
• If the system is at its factory default settings (ex. after  
performing “COLD RESET” (page 90)), you can turn  
off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the  
remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you  
need to set “DEMO” to “DEMO OFF.”  
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For the front speakers  
Installing the Speakers, IR  
transmitter, and IR  
receiver on a Wall  
100 mm  
(3 15  
16 inches)  
/
You can use the speakers by installing on the  
wall.  
6 to 9 mm  
3
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
8
Depending on the status of IR transmission (for  
wireless system), you can install the IR  
transmitter and IR receiver on the wall.  
When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR  
receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmitter  
after deciding the position of the IR receiver.  
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.  
6 to 9 mm  
3
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
8
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.  
4 mm (5/32 inch)  
4.6 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
30 mm (1 3  
/16 inches)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
4.6 mm  
(3/16 inch)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/32 inch)  
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.  
For the center speaker  
Rear of speaker  
265 mm  
(10 7  
16 inches)  
Note  
/
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and  
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,  
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them  
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat  
wall where reinforcement is applied.  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall  
material or screws to be used.  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage  
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall  
strength or improper screw installation, natural  
calamity, etc.  
6 to 9 mm  
3
(1/4 to  
/
inch)  
8
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Installing the IR transmitter  
on a wall  
bottom of the stand on the screws.  
Make sure that the IR transmitter does not  
move after installation.  
You can hang the IR transmitter on a wall when:  
– there is an obstruction between the IR  
transmitter and IR receiver.  
IR transmitter  
– people often pass between the IR transmitter  
and IR receiver.  
When hanging both the IR transmitter and  
surround speaker (L), adjust the position of the  
IR transmitter after deciding the position of the  
surround speaker (L).  
1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.  
IR transmitter  
Stand  
Tip  
• You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom  
of the stand.  
Stand  
Stand  
2 Install two commercially available screws in  
3
the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm ( / inch).  
Troughs  
16  
3
Install the screws 30 mm (1 / inches) apart.  
16  
30 mm  
(1 3  
/16 inches)  
Note  
• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of  
the wall.  
• Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low  
strength.  
• Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred  
by incorrect installation (i.e. wall of low strength,  
etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.  
• When connecting/disconnecting the cord, detach the  
IR transmitter from the wall first.  
3
4 mm ( / inch)  
16  
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Installing the IR receiver on a  
wall  
1
Install a commercially available screw  
in the wall so as to protrude 4 mm.  
5 to 7 mm  
4 mm  
2
Detach the IR receiver stand and hang  
it by the hole on the rear of the IR  
receiver on the screw.  
Make sure that the IR receiver does not  
move after installation.  
IR receiver  
IR receiver stand  
Tip  
• When reattaching the IR receiver stand to the IR  
receiver, attach the stand so that both delta marks on  
the IR receiver and stand are aligned.  
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Sends the played back DVD image to the connected 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 (HDMI).  
TV with HDMI* IN jack  
C
IN  
To HDMI* OUT  
SPEAKER  
FRONT SUR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
FRONT  
R
L
R
SUR  
L
AM  
DMPORT  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
SAT  
/
DIR-T1  
CABLE  
SPEAKER  
CENTER WOOFER  
EURO AV  
DIGITAL IN  
(DVD ONLY)  
OUT  
(DVD ONLY)  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT(TV)  
SAT/CABLE  
COMNENT DEO OU
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
To EURO AV  
T OUTPUT  
(TO TV)  
B
A
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
TV with COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks  
TV with EURO AV INPUT jack  
:Signal flow  
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)  
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC.  
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Note  
• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord and the SCART (EURO AV) cord simultaneously, the  
TV may be set to SCART (EURO AV) input automatically. In this case, set to the desired input source on the TV,  
or use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that has separate audio connectors.  
A To connect to a TV with the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)  
.
Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the  
unit.  
When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB  
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.  
B 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), 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 31).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
C To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia  
interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack  
Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality  
digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.  
To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input  
Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not  
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor  
(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore,  
you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital  
visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g.,  
DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on the computer displays).  
To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (high-  
definition multimedia interface out) jack  
When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, selects the type of video signals output  
from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.  
For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
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Press VIDEO FORMAT.  
The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:  
t 720 × 480p*  
r
1280 × 720p*  
r
720 × 480p*  
r
1920 × 1080i*  
• “720 × 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**  
• “1280 × 720p*”: Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.  
• “1920 × 1080i*”: Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.  
*i: interlace, p: progressive  
**Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may appear.  
Note  
• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched  
vertically.  
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 84.  
Does your TV accept progressive signals?  
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.  
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.  
FUNCTION +/–  
VIDEO  
FORMAT  
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
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Press VIDEO FORMAT.  
The current signal appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:  
t NORMAL (INTERLACE)  
r
PROGRESSIVE  
x NORMAL (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 (EURO AV  
T OUTPUT (TO TV)).  
x PROGRESSIVE  
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.  
Note  
• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to “NORMAL  
(INTERLACE),” the system is set to “PROGRESSIVE” automatically.  
Tip  
• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, VIDEO FORMAT is used for selecting the type of  
video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the  
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,” images from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack are unaffected as they are  
output in the interlace format.  
• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 85), the system switches to “INTERLACE.” This will  
happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE.”  
• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 85), the system outputs no component video signals.  
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Connecting Other Components  
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.  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
To DMPORT jack  
SPEAKER  
FRONT SUR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
FRONT  
R
L
R
SUR  
L
AM  
DMPORT  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
SAT  
/
DIR-T1  
CABLE  
SPEAKER  
CENTER WOOFER  
EURO AV  
DIGITAL IN  
(DVD ONLY)  
OUT  
(DVD ONLY)  
Y
P
B
P
R  
CL  
OL  
OUTPUT(TO TV)  
SAT/CABLE  
COMPONENT VEO OU
To SAT/CABLE  
(DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) or  
(DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)  
To SAT/CABLE  
(AUDIO IN)  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
or  
L
R
:Signal flow  
VCR, digital satellite receiver  
or PlayStation, etc.  
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the SAT/  
CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit  
Connect the VCR or other components to the SAT/CABLE (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 connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details of the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 73).  
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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 unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).  
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.”  
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL  
or OPTICAL) jack  
A digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL) jack instead of the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of the unit.  
To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital  
optical cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack.  
The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals.  
(COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be  
processed after 2 seconds.  
Digital coaxial cord  
or  
Digital optical cord  
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without a DIGITAL OUT jack  
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of the unit.  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.  
• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level  
where sound is not distorted.  
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5
Press A.  
Load a disc.  
Basic Operations  
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.  
Playing Discs  
Adjust the  
volume  
"/1  
H FUNCTION  
A
Note  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Connect  
headphones  
Disc tray  
6
Press H.  
Z
"/1  
The system starts playback (continuous  
play).  
FUNCTION  
+/–  
Adjust the volume on the unit.  
The volume level appears on the TV screen  
and in the front panel display.  
Note  
• Depending on the system status, the volume level  
may not appear on the TV screen.  
• When you set the HDMI CONTROL function to on  
(page 86), the TV that is connected to the system with  
the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with the  
system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide  
(supplied separately).  
./>  
/
H
x
X
MUTING  
Tip  
VOLUME  
+/–  
• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI  
cord, you can operate them simply, using the HDMI  
CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI  
CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,  
some operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
your disc.  
To save the power in standby  
mode  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel  
standby mode, press "/1 once.  
Switch the input selector on the TV to  
this system.  
3
Press "/1.  
The system turns on.  
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press  
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”  
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Additional operations  
Enjoying the Radio or  
Other Components  
To  
Press  
Stop  
x
Pause  
X
Resume play after pause  
X or H  
Go to the next chapter,  
track, or scene  
> (except for JPEG)  
FUNCTION  
+/–  
Go back to the preceding  
chapter, track, or scene  
. (except for JPEG)  
Turn off the sound  
temporarily  
MUTING. To cancel,  
press it again or  
VOLUME + to adjust  
the sound volume.  
X/x/c,  
Stop play and remove the  
disc  
Z on the remote or A  
on the unit.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
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.  
**DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for  
DivX video files.  
Selecting the connected  
component  
You can use a VCR or other components  
connected to the SAT/CABLE jacks on the rear  
panel. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the components for further  
information.  
Note  
• You may not be able to use the instant replay or  
instant advance function with some scenes.  
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “SAT/  
CABLE” 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  
SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT t AUDIO  
t …  
Note  
• When you use both the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)  
jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital  
connection) at the same time, the digital connection  
takes priority.  
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Changing the input level of  
the sound from connected  
components  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound  
from All Speakers  
Distortion may occur when listening to a  
component connected to the SAT/CABLE or the  
EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks on the  
rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front  
panel. This is not a malfunction and will depend  
on the component connected.  
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the  
speakers in this system.  
To prevent this, you can change the input level  
from the sound of the other components.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“SAT/CABLE,” “TV,” or “AUDIO”  
appears in the front panel display.  
FUNCTION  
+/–  
2
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until  
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front  
panel display, then press  
or c.  
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “ATT ON”: attenuates the input level.  
The output level is changed.  
SOUND  
FIELD+/–  
• “ATT OFF”: normal input level.  
5
6
Press  
.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“SAT/CABLE” or “TV” appears in the  
front panel display.  
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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 39.  
Note  
• When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in  
[CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 86), the System  
Audio Control function is activated and no sound  
may be output from the TV. For details of the System  
Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL  
Guide (supplied separately).  
• When you use both the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)  
jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital  
connection) at the same time, the digital connection  
takes priority.  
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Selecting the Movie or  
Music Mode  
You can choose a suitable sound mode for  
movies or music.  
MOVIE/  
MUSIC  
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.  
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  
or sound stream.  
• 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. When neither “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is  
displayed in the front panel display, “AUTO” is  
selected.  
Note  
• Depending on the disc or source, when you select  
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off  
as the optimum mode is automatically selected. To  
avoid cutting the sound, select “MOVIE” or  
“MUSIC.”  
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Sound field  
Display  
HEADPHONE  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
HP 2CH  
Sound Adjustments  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
by Using Sound Field  
* Use DCS Technology  
Automatic outputting of the  
original sound  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring exciting  
and powerful sound of movie theaters into your  
home.  
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).  
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+/–  
Note  
• The sound is not output from multiple speakers  
depending on the source.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/–.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the  
sound field you want appears in the front panel  
display.  
• Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the  
sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is  
automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound,  
select “A.F.D. STD.”  
All sound field  
Outputting 2 channel sources  
like CDs by 5.1channel  
Sound field  
Display  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. STD  
STANDARD  
x Dolby Pro Logic  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. MULTI  
MULTI  
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels  
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro  
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to  
front, center, and surround speakers.  
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes  
monaural.  
Dolby Pro Logic  
PRO LOGIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE  
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
C. ST. EX A*  
C. ST. EX B*  
C. ST. EX C*  
2CH STEREO  
HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER*  
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x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio  
EX C)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This  
mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic  
films where music is featured in the soundtrack.  
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.  
About Cinema Studio EX  
Note  
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying movie  
software encoded with multi channel format,  
such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode  
reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s studios.  
• 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.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are not effective.  
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following  
three elements.  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Creates five sets of virtual speakers  
surrounding the listener from a single pair of  
actual surround speakers.  
Enjoying Digital Cinema  
Sound  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
• Screen Depth Matching  
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from  
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.  
This element creates the same sensation in  
your listening room by shifting the sound of  
the front speakers “into” the screen.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a  
movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the  
integrated mode which operates these  
elements simultaneously.  
In collaboration with Sony Pictures  
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound  
environment of their studios and integrated the  
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP  
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to  
develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital  
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an  
ideal movie theater sound environment based on  
the preference of the movie director.  
Note  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio  
EX A)  
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise  
in the playback signal.  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant  
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a  
standard mode, great for watching most any type  
of movie.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual  
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound  
coming directly from the surround speakers.  
Using only the front speaker  
and subwoofer  
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio  
EX B)  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the  
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak  
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode  
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action  
movies with lots of sound effects.  
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.  
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Enjoying the surround sound  
by headphones  
Enjoying Multiplex  
Broadcast Sound  
(DUAL MONO)  
x HEADPHONE THEATER  
This mode outputs the sound as surround from  
headphone L/R.  
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when  
the system receive or play the Dolby Digital  
multiplex broadcast signal.  
This function is based on “Digital Cinema  
Sound” technology.  
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.  
Note  
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to  
connect a digital satellite tuner to the unit with an  
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 33) and set the  
digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to  
Dolby Digital.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until  
“A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in  
the front panel display.  
Tip  
• The system memorizes the last sound field selected  
for each function mode.  
AUDIO  
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or  
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to  
function is automatically applied again. For example,  
if you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC as the sound  
field, then change to another function, and then return  
to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again.  
Press AUDIO.  
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you  
want appears in the front panel display.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be  
output.  
• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be  
output.  
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main  
and sub languages will be output.  
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With each press, playback speed becomes faster.  
Various Functions for Playing Discs  
Watching frame by frame  
(Slow-motion Play)  
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX  
Searching for a Particular  
Point on a Disc  
video, VIDEO CD only)  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
Press /m or M/ when the system is in  
pause mode. To return to normal playback  
speed, press H. Each time you press /m or  
M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback  
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With  
each press the indication changes as follows:  
You can quickly locate a particular point on a  
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back  
slowly.  
Playback direction  
2
y 1  
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)  
y 1  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD/DivX video/VIDEO CD, you  
may not be able to do some of the operations  
described.  
2
Playing one frame at a time  
(Freeze Frame)  
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX  
video, VIDEO CD only)  
Locating a point quickly by  
playing a disc in fast forward  
or fast reverse (Scan)  
(Except for JPEG)  
When the system is in the pause mode, press  
to go to the next frame. Press  
the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback,  
press H.  
to go to  
Press /m or M/ while playing a disc.  
When you find the point you want, press H to  
return to normal speed. Each time you press  
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.  
/
Note  
• 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.  
Playback direction  
×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M  
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/  
VIDEO CD only)  
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)  
Opposite direction  
×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m  
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/  
VIDEO CD only)  
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)  
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Press  
.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
3 4  
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
DVD VIDEO  
T
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  
.
The Control Menu display 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  
.
[TRACK]  
[ALBUM]  
[FILE]  
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].  
3 Input the time code using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
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  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
buttons and  
.
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Note  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW 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 TV 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)  
“RESUME” appears in the front panel  
display.  
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume  
Play is not available.  
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/  
Super VCD only)  
2
Press H.  
Press  
.
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  
.
– you change the parental control level.  
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION  
+/–.  
The system starts playback from the  
selected scene.  
– 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.  
To return to normal play during  
setting  
Press O RETURN.  
Note  
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and  
Shuffle Play.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select  
some items.  
• This function may not work properly with some  
discs.  
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Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,  
then press H.  
Creating Your Own  
Program  
To enjoy a disc that is played  
before by resume playback  
(Multi-disc Resume)  
(Program Play)  
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)  
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.  
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  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[PROGRAM], then press  
.
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.  
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
Tip  
T
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,  
then press H.  
OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
Note  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]  
is set to [OFF] (page 86), the resume point is cleared  
when you change the function by pressing  
FUNCTION +/–.  
3
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
press  
.
[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  
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5
Press c.  
To change or cancel a program  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own  
Program.”  
2 Select the program number of the track you  
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
0:00:00  
T
want to change or cancel using X/x.  
– –  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
If you want to delete the track from the  
program, press CLEAR.  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming.  
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],  
then press  
.
Select the track you want to program.  
For example, select track [02].  
To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own  
press  
.
Program.”  
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].  
Selected track  
3 Press  
.
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  
In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. To play  
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3  
and press  
.
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
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Playing in Random Order  
(Shuffle Play)  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu display is turned off.  
Note  
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.  
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different  
playing order.  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
Note  
• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3  
playback.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],  
then press  
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.  
DISPLAY during playback.  
.
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
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 (MP3)]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in  
the album on the current disc. When no  
album is selected, the first album will play  
in random order.  
Note  
• A track already played is also selected in  
random order.  
4
Press  
.
Shuffle Play starts.  
To return to normal play  
In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF].  
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x When playing a DATA CD or DATA  
DVD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
Playing Repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
• [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the  
disc.  
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.  
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):  
repeats the current track.  
You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a  
disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album  
repeatedly.  
• [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats  
the current file.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle or  
Program Play modes.  
4
Press  
.
The item is selected.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [REPEAT],  
then press  
The options for [REPEAT] appear.  
DISPLAY during playback.  
To return to normal play  
In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF].  
.
To turn off the Control Menu  
display  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
6 (14)  
2 : 5 0  
CD  
T
Menu display is turned off.  
Note  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
• When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which  
contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and  
their playing time is not the same, the audio sound  
will not match the image.  
TRACK  
3
Press X/x to select the item to be  
repeated.  
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] (page 60), you cannot select [TRACK].  
The default setting is underlined.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
VR  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc.  
• [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.  
• [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the  
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 DVD 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 DVD 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 DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc to  
disc.  
1
Press AUDIO during playback.  
The following display appears.  
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to  
select the item you want to play or  
change.  
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1  
Press  
.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the  
desired audio signal.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice  
of language varies.  
When four digits are displayed, they  
indicate a language code. Refer to  
which language the code represents. When  
the same language is displayed two or more  
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in  
multiple audio formats.  
x When 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]  
• [2: SUB]  
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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.  
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)  
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  
x When playing a Super VCD  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 1  
Currently playing  
program format  
Example:  
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
Dolby Digital 3 ch  
Surround  
(Monaural)  
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
Front (L/R)  
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 2  
:
2 / 1  
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
L
R
S
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
Currently playing  
program format  
Note  
• 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].  
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or  
DATA DVD (DivX video)  
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)  
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.  
• 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.  
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press  
[ORIGINAL/  
.
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]  
appear.  
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1
T
4 4  
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)
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  
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audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)  
ViewingInformationAbout  
the Disc  
1 Playing time and current track number  
2 Track (file) name  
Tip  
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the  
playing time is displayed.  
Note  
Viewing the playing time and  
remaining time in the front  
panel display  
• 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, MP3, or 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.  
Press DISPLAY.  
Checking the playing time and  
remaining time  
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.  
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 in the disc.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO or  
DVD-R/DVD-RW  
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
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  
The following display appears.  
T
1:01:57  
4 Remaining time of the current chapter  
5 Disc name  
Time information  
6 Title and chapter  
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change  
the time information.  
When playing a DATA CD (DivX  
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can check depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
1 Playing time of the current file  
2 Current file name  
3 Current album and file number  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
RW  
When playing a VIDEO CD  
(without PBC functions) or CD  
• T **:**:**  
Playing 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  
• T–**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current title  
• C **:**:**  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C–**:**:**  
6 Track and index*  
* VIDEO CD only.  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
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x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC  
functions)  
Checking the play information  
of the disc  
• **:**  
Playing time of the current scene  
To check DVD/CD text  
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without  
PBC functions) or CD  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display  
text recorded in 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.  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
• T–**:**  
Remaining time of the current track  
• D **:**  
Playing time of the current disc  
• D–**:**  
Remaining time of the current disc  
BRAHMS SYMPHONY  
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)  
• T **:**  
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD  
(MP3 audio/DivX video) text  
Playing time of the current track  
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX  
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)  
• **:**:**  
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3  
audio tracks 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.  
Playing time of the current file  
Note  
• Characters/marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
Bit rate*  
• 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.  
T
17:30 128k  
JAZZ  
RIVER SIDE  
Album name  
* Appears when:  
Track/file name  
– 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.  
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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 display 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.  
31/ 01/ 2007  
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 [DD/MM/YYYY].  
DD: Day  
MM: Month  
YYYY: Year  
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Displaying the Subtitles  
Adjusting the Delay  
Between the Picture and  
Sound  
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn  
the subtitles on or off 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)  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between  
the picture and sound.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle  
language changes.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC],  
then press  
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.  
DISPLAY.  
Note  
• 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.  
.
(
(
)
)
1
1
T
1 2  
2 8  
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file  
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains  
subtitle information within the same file.  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 0 : 0 2  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [OFF]: does not adjust.  
• [ON]: adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound.  
4
Press  
.
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not  
be effective.  
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MP3 audio track or JPEG  
image file that the system can  
play  
About MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files  
You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG  
image files:  
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio  
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)  
What is MP3/JPEG?  
• 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).  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is  
image compression technology.  
Discs that the system can  
play  
Note  
• The system will play any data with the  
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if  
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing  
this data may generate a loud noise which  
could damage your speaker system.  
• The system does not conform to audio in  
MP3PRO format.  
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.  
See the operating 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.  
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Playback order of MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files  
• 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.  
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or  
DATA DVD is as follows:  
• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback.  
Note  
x Structure of disc contents  
• 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.  
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 5  
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.  
Track (MP3 audio) or  
File (JPEG image)  
Album  
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.)  
When you press DVD MENU and the list of  
album names appears (page 58), 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.  
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To stop playback  
Playing DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs with MP3  
Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Image Files  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous MP3  
audio track  
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.  
Selecting an MP3 audio track  
or album  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.  
To turn off the display  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or  
DATA DVD appear. When an album is  
being played, its title is shaded.  
Press DVD MENU.  
Selecting a JPEG image file or  
album  
(
)
3
3 0  
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  
1
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.  
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  
(
)
3
3 0  
2
Press X/x to select an album.  
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  
x When selecting an album  
Press H to start playing the selected  
album.  
x When selecting a track  
Press  
.
The list of tracks contained in the album  
appears.  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
(
)
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 N 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  
.
The selected track starts playing. You can  
turn the track list off by pressing DVD  
MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will  
display the album list.  
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Press X/x to select an album.  
To rotate a JPEG image  
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV  
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.  
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.  
Example of when you press X once:  
Rotating direction  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
13  
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want  
to view and press  
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.  
.
To stop playback  
Press x.  
Tip  
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV  
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.  
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Press C/c when the Control Menu display 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.  
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Press X/x to select the album you want  
and press H.  
Playing Audio Tracks and  
Images as a Slide Show  
with Sound  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
You can turn the album list on and off by  
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.  
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 or  
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200  
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected  
mode.  
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  
Note  
• 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.  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
3
Press X/x to select  
(MP3, JPEG)], then press  
[MODE  
.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO  
(MP3)] is selected.  
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
appear.  
• 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.  
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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 a setting.  
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  
.
Press DVD MENU.  
The list of albums recorded on the DATA  
CD or DATA DVD appears.  
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Specifying the slide show  
duration  
(JPEG only)  
Selecting an effect for image  
files in the slide show  
(JPEG only)  
When you play JPEG image files using slide  
show, you can specify the duration for slides to  
appear on the TV screen.  
When you play a JPEG image file, you can  
select the effect to be used when viewing the  
slide show.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
1
2
Press  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select [EFFECT],  
then press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[INTERVAL], then press  
.
.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.  
The options for [EFFECT] appear.  
3 ( 12)  
3 ( 12)  
1(  
4)  
1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
DATA CD JPEG  
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
FAST  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7  
MODE1  
MODE1  
MODE2  
MODE3  
MODE4  
MODE5  
OFF  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6  
to 9 seconds.  
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than  
[NORMAL].  
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 TV screen.  
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from  
the center of the TV screen.  
• [SLOW1]: sets the duration longer than  
[NORMAL].  
• [SLOW2]: sets the duration longer than  
[SLOW1].  
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle  
through the effects.  
4
Press  
.
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the  
previous image.  
• [OFF]: turns off this function.  
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.  
Press  
.
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DivX video files that the system  
can play  
®
Enjoying DivX Videos  
The system can play data that is recorded in  
DivX format, and which has the extension  
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play  
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if  
they do not contain a DivX video.  
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  
Tip  
• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG  
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see  
®
®
contain DivX video files.  
Note  
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that  
the system can play  
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the  
file has been combined from two or more DivX video  
files.  
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:  
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size  
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.  
• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or  
not match the pictures on the TV screen.  
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that  
are longer than 3 hours.  
– 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).  
• 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.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with  
the disc drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
Selecting an album  
About playback order of data on  
DATA CDs or DATA DVDs  
1
Press DVD MENU.  
A list of albums on the disc appears. Only  
albums that contain DivX video files are  
listed.  
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.  
(
)
3
3
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  
Note  
• The system may not be able to play some DATA  
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write  
format.  
2
Press X/x to select the album you want  
to play.  
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Press H.  
To play the next or previous DivX  
video file without turning on the  
above file list  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a  
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.  
To go to the next or previous  
page  
Press C/c.  
To turn off the display  
Press DVD MENU repeatedly.  
Tip  
To stop playback  
• 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:  
Press x.  
– when the system is turned off.  
– when another file is played.  
– when the disc tray is opened.  
Selecting a DivX video file  
1
After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,”  
press  
.
The list of files in the album appears.  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S  
(
)
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  
.
The selected file starts playing.  
To go to the next or previous  
page  
Press C/c.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
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Playing VIDEO CDs with  
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)  
(PBC Playback)  
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  
.
Follow the instructions in the menu for  
interactive operations.  
Refer to the operating instructions 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  
operating 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 in stop mode to  
select a track, then press H or  
. 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 preset number  
Restart from Step 1.  
Tuner Functions  
Presetting Radio Stations  
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.  
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 SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
appears in the front panel display.  
5
Press  
or c.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
6
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset number directly by  
pressing the number buttons.  
7
Press  
.
The station is stored.  
8
9
Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to store other  
stations.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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If an FM program is noisy  
Listening to the Radio  
If an FM program is noisy, you can select  
monaural reception. There will be no stereo  
effect, but reception will improve.  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”  
appears in the front panel display.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station.  
3 Press  
or c.  
Each time you press the button, the system  
tunes in one preset station.  
4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “STEREO”: stereo reception.  
• “MONO”: monaural reception.  
Tip  
• You can select the preset station number directly  
by pressing the number buttons.  
5 Press  
The setting is made.  
.
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
To turn off the radio  
Press "/1.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Naming preset stations  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front  
panel display when a station is selected.  
Note that no more than one name can be entered  
for each preset station.  
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 –.  
Note  
• You cannot enter a name for preset stations of the  
Radio Data System (RDS) (page 67).  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears  
in the front panel display.  
To listen to radio stations when  
you know the frequencies  
Use direct tuning in Step 2.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
1 Press D.TUNING.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want to  
create an index name for.  
2 Press the number buttons to select the  
frequencies.  
3 Press  
.
3
4
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Tip  
Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas  
(aerials).  
5
Press  
or c.  
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7
Create a name by using the cursor  
buttons.  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
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.  
What is the Radio Data  
System?  
If you make a mistake  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select  
the desired character.  
To erase the character, press C/c  
repeatedly until the character to be erased  
flashes, then press CLEAR.  
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting  
service that allows radio stations to send  
additional information along with the regular  
program signal. This tuner offers convenient  
RDS features, such as station name display.  
RDS is available only for FM stations.*  
Press  
.
Note  
• RDS may not work properly if the station you are  
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,  
or if the signal strength is weak.  
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel  
display, and the station name is stored.  
8
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are not  
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local  
radio stations for details on RDS services in your  
area.  
The system menu turns off.  
Tip  
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY  
repeatedly (page 67).  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Viewing the station name or  
frequency in the front panel  
display  
Simply select a station from the FM band.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the station name* appears in the front  
panel display.  
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station  
name may not appear in the front panel display.  
When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or  
“TUNER AM,” 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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Manufacturer  
RCA/PROSCAN  
SAMSUNG  
Code number  
503, 510, 544  
Other Operations  
515, 517, 544, 557, 566, 569,  
574  
Controlling the TV with the  
Supplied Remote  
SANYO  
SHARP  
508, 545, 567  
517, 535, 565  
TELEFUNKEN/  
SABA  
530, 537, 547, 549, 558  
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control  
your TV with the supplied remote.  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
ZENITH  
530, 537, 547, 549  
535, 541, 551  
543, 567  
Note  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)  
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.  
CATV  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
SONY  
821, 824, 825  
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840  
JERROLD  
830, 831  
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your  
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)  
using the number buttons. Then release TV  
[/1.  
JERROLD/GI  
806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,  
812, 813, 814  
OAK  
841, 842, 843  
If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,  
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting  
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times  
quickly.  
PANASONIC  
PIONEER  
816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835  
828, 829  
SCIENTIFIC  
ATLANTA  
815, 816, 817, 844  
TOCOM/PHILIPS  
ZENITH  
830, 831  
826, 827  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your TV.  
To control the TV  
You can control the TV by using following  
buttons.  
TV  
Manufacturer  
SONY/AIWA  
DAEWOO  
FISHER  
Code number  
501 (default)  
503, 506, 515, 544  
508, 545  
By pressing  
TV [/1  
You can  
Turn the TV on or off.  
TV INPUT  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources.  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
533  
503, 514, 515, 517, 544, 557  
521, 522  
TV VOL +/–*  
TV CH +/–*  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Select the TV channel.  
Select the TV channel.  
ITT/NOKIA  
JVC  
516  
Number  
buttons*,  
ENTER*  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
LOEWE  
503, 515, 517, 544, 568  
515  
TOOLS*  
Displays the operation menu for  
the current display.  
MAGNAVOX  
503, 515, 517, 518, 544, 566  
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 527, 544, 566, 568  
RETURN*  
TV MENU*  
Return to the previous channel or  
layer on the menu of the TV.  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
509, 553, 572  
518, 557, 558  
509, 525, 551  
Display the menu of the TV.  
PIONEER  
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You can  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Function  
MUTING*  
Turn off the TV sound  
temporarily.  
C/X/x/c*,  
*
Select the item on the menu.  
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.  
* To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV  
button lights up), press the TV button.  
- is for selecting a channel number greater than  
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then  
2 and 5.)  
Preparing for the THEATRE  
SYNC function  
Note  
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control  
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.  
• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the  
remote for 10 seconds.  
Register the TV’s input source connected to this  
system.  
Press and hold TV INPUT while entering the  
code for the TV’s input source connected  
to this unit (see the table) using the number  
buttons.  
The TV’s input source is selected.  
If you successfully set the TV’s input source  
code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the  
setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes  
five times quickly.  
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to  
connect the unit. For details, see the operating  
instructions of your TV.  
By pressing Number  
TV’s input source  
TV INPUT  
0
No input source  
(Default)  
1
VIDEO1  
2
VIDEO2  
3
VIDEO3  
4
VIDEO4  
5
VIDEO5  
6
VIDEO6  
7
VIDEO7  
8
VIDEO8  
9*  
COMPONENT 1  
COMPONENT 2  
COMPONENT 3  
CLEAR*  
PICTURE  
NAVI*  
AUDIO*  
COMPONENT 4  
SUBTITLE* HDMI 1  
ANGLE*  
HDMI 2  
HDMI 3  
VIDEO  
FORMAT*  
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By pressing Number  
TV’s input source  
• This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function  
may not work on some Sony TVs.)  
MOVIE/  
MUSIC*  
HDMI 4  
• If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this  
function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.  
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV  
and this unit while the TV button is flashing.  
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV  
and this unit while entering the code.  
DYNAMIC HDMI 5  
BASS*  
* Except for North American models.  
Operating theTHEATRESYNC  
function  
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this  
unit, then press THEATRE SYNC once.  
While transmitting the code from the remote, the  
TV button flashes.  
If this function does not work, change the  
transmit time. The transmit time varies  
depending on the TV.  
To change the transmit time  
Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the  
code for transmit time (see the table) using  
the number buttons.  
The transmit time from the remote is selected.  
If you successfully set the transmit time code,  
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting  
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times  
quickly.  
* Functions as both TV CH + and SOUND FIELD +  
button.  
By pressing Number  
Transmit time  
TV CH +  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)  
1
1.5  
2
3
4
5
6
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Using the Sound Effect  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes  
increments.  
Reinforcing bass frequencies  
You can reinforce bass frequencies.  
Press DYNAMIC BASS.  
Press SLEEP.  
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.  
Each time you press this button, the minutes  
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:  
To turn off the sound effect  
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.  
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M  
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights  
up in the front panel display.  
To check the remaining time  
Press SLEEP once.  
To change the remaining time  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired  
time.  
To cancel the sleep timer  
function  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”  
appears in the front panel display.  
To set the sleep timer using the  
system menu  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP” appears  
in the front panel display, then press  
or  
c.  
3 Press X/x to select a setting.  
The minutes display (the remaining time)  
changes as follows:  
SLEEP 90M y SLEEP 80M y SLEEP 70M  
Y
Y
SLEEP OFF y SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
Tip  
• You can select the remaining time by pressing  
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset  
the time in 1-minute increments.  
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4 Press  
.
Changing the Brightness  
of the Front Panel Display  
The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in  
the front panel display.  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
The brightness of the front panel display can be  
set to either of 2 levels.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of  
the front panel display.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.  
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display  
becomes dark.  
4
5
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
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• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a  
connected component using either the buttons on the  
remote or the unit. The following illustration shows  
an example of buttons that can be used in this case.  
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT Adapter  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable  
audio source or computer. By connecting a  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can  
enjoy sound from the connected component on  
the system.  
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters  
vary in each area.  
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, see “Connecting Other  
Note  
./>  
H
• Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is  
turned on.  
x
X
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter (not supplied), the images are also output. In  
this case, the system outputs the EURO AV  
OUTPUT signal only regardless of the type of video  
signal.  
Playing the connected  
component on the system  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Start playback of the connected  
component.  
The sound and images from the connected  
component are played on the system or  
connected TV.  
For operation details, see the operating  
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter (not supplied).  
Tip  
• When listening to MP3 or other compressed music  
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the  
sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until  
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To  
cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”  
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Deactivating the Buttons  
on the Unit  
(Child Lock)  
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit  
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation,  
such as child mischief (child lock function).  
When the child lock function is activated, the  
buttons on the unit are locked and “  
up in the front panel display. (You can operate  
the system by using the remote.)  
” lights  
Note  
• When you operate the buttons on the unit while the  
child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in  
the front panel display.  
1
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “CHILD  
LOCK” appears in the front panel  
display, then press  
or c.  
3
Press X/x to select a setting.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• “OFF”: Child lock function off.  
• “ON”: Child lock function on.  
4
5
Tip  
Press  
.
The setting is made.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The system menu turns off.  
• You can activate the child lock function by pressing  
x for more than 5 seconds (“  
” lights up in the  
front panel display).  
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so that  
” disappears from the front panel display.  
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Press X/x to select [ON t], then press  
.
Advanced Settings and Adjustments  
x If 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 two 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  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level  
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be  
blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
The same password is used for both Custom  
Parental Control and Parental Control.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
x When 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  
.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop  
playback.  
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
[Custom parental control is set.] appears  
and the TV screen returns to the Control  
Menu display.  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
To turn off the Custom Parental  
Control function  
.
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
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3 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
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3
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
To play a disc for which Custom  
Parental Control is set  
.
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
Control is set.  
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]  
display appears.  
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DVD VIDEO  
T
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CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL  
Custom parental control is already  
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
set. To play, enter your password  
ENTER  
and press  
.
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then  
press  
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
The system is ready for playback.  
x If you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
.
Tip  
• If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number  
“199703” using the number buttons when the  
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
you for your password, then press  
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.  
. The display  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Limiting playback for children  
[PARENTAL CONTROL]  
(DVD only)  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press  
.
The display for confirming 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.  
x When you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
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5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
8
Press X/x to select the level you want,  
then press  
.
Parental Control setting is complete.  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
4: PG13  
USA  
STANDARD:  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
USA  
STANDARD:  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
To turn off the Parental Control  
function  
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
press  
.
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  
1 Insert the disc and press H.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
USA  
USA  
STANDARD:  
OTHERS  
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
The system starts playback.  
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
Tip  
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific  
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703”  
press  
.
The area is selected.  
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
enter a standard code in the table of  
(page 103) using the number buttons.  
using the number buttons, then press  
. The display  
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After  
you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in  
the unit and press H. When the display for entering  
your password appears, enter your new password.  
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
.
Note  
The selection items for [LEVEL] are  
displayed.  
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental  
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this  
system.  
• 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.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
OFF  
STANDARD:  
8:  
7: NC17  
6:  
5:  
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Getting Optimal Surround  
Sound for a Room  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
(SPEAKER FORMATION)  
2
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
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  
.
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  
The Control Menu display appears.  
number buttons, then press  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press  
.
3
4
Press X/x to select  
FORMATION], then press  
[SPEAKER  
.
.
To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
.
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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  
correct number.  
and input the  
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER  
FORMATION], then press  
.
The options for [SPEAKER  
FORMATION] appear.  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
STANDARD(WIRELESS)  
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Press C/c to select a setting.  
• [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the  
speakers in front of the listening position.  
• [STANDARD (WIRELESS)]: when  
installing the front and center speakers,  
connecting the unit with the speaker cords  
and surround speakers using the wireless  
system.  
• [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.  
Note  
• Speaker sound in the other room is the same as  
that of the front and surround speakers.  
• [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the  
front speakers.  
• [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when  
installing all the speakers and connecting  
the unit by the speaker cords.  
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Press  
.
Calibrating the  
Appropriate Settings  
Automatically  
The setting is made.  
Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then  
press  
.
• [YES]: continue with [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of  
(AUTO CALIBRATION)  
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)  
can set the appropriate surround sound  
automatically.  
• [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
Note  
Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?  
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO  
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume  
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.  
YES  
NO  
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Note  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
• 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].  
The Control Menu display appears.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
FORMATION], then press  
[SPEAKER  
.
• To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to  
connect the supplied calibration mic.  
• The front panel display indicates the selected  
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the  
speakers which output sound.  
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4 4  
2 8  
DVD VIDEO  
0 : 0 3 : 0 4  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
SPEAKER FORMATION  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the  
[STANDARD (WIRED)] or [STANDARD  
(WIRELESS)] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]  
setting remains the same, but the other settings of  
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD  
(WIRELESS)].  
Press X/x to select [AUTO  
CALIBRATION], then press  
.
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]  
appear.  
AUTO CALIBRATION  
Connect calibration mic. Start  
measurement?  
YES  
NO  
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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  
face the calibration mic, and there should be  
no obstruction between the speakers and the  
calibration mic. Be quiet during the  
measurement.  
Note  
• Avoid being in the measurement area and  
making noise during the measurement (about  
one minute), to avoid measurement failure.  
During the measurement, test signals are output  
from the speakers.  
• The environment of the room in which the  
system is installed may affect measurements.  
• 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.  
AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC  
Calibration mic  
– front and surround speakers are not correctly  
connected.  
– subwoofer is not connected.  
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Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO],  
then press  
.
x The measurement is OK.  
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select  
[YES]. The result is implemented.  
Measurement complete.  
FRONT L :  
FRONT R :  
5.00m 0.0dB  
5.00m 0.0dB  
5.00m + 1.0dB  
5.00m + 4.0dB  
CENTER  
:
SUBWOOFER :  
SURROUND L :  
SURROUND R :  
3.00m  
3.00m  
-
2.0dB  
2.0dB  
-
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select  
“YES”.  
YES  
NO  
x The measurement is not OK.  
Follow the message, then select [YES] to  
retry.  
5
Press X/x to select [YES], then press  
.
Measurement failure.  
Calibration starts.  
Check speaker connection.  
Retry?  
Measuring. Please wait a moment.  
YES  
NO  
Tip  
• You can check the distance between the listening  
position and each speaker. See page 87.  
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• While the Auto Calibration function works:  
– do not turn off the power.  
– do not press any button.  
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  
– do not change the volume.  
– do not change the function.  
– do not change the disc.  
– do not insert or eject a disc.  
– do not connect the headphones.  
– do not disconnect the calibration mic.  
Displayed items vary 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 FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until  
“DVD” appears in the front panel  
display.  
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
3
4
Press X/x to select  
then press  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
[SETUP],  
.
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QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
AUDIO FOLLOW  
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Press X/x to select the setup item from  
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE  
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM  
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then  
To reset all of the [SETUP]  
settings  
1 Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press  
.
press  
.
2 Select [YES] using X/x.  
You can also quit the process and return to the  
The Setup item is selected.  
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]  
Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.  
3 Press  
.
Selected item  
All the settings explained on pages 84 to 89  
return to the default settings. Do not press [/  
1 while resetting the system as it takes a few  
seconds to complete.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
16:9  
ON  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
JACKET PICTURE  
FULL  
Note  
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no  
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the  
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 22),  
Setup items  
press  
, to return to normal screen, press CLEAR.  
6
7
Select an item using X/x, then press  
.
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
SCREEN SETUP  
16:9  
16:9  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
Options  
Select a setting using X/x, then press  
.
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
FULL  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
Selected setting  
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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.  
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup  
The default settings are underlined.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
YCB  
16:9  
YCB  
CR/RGB (HDMI):  
CR  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
LINE:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
VIDEO  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
ORIGINAL  
FULL  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
AUDIO FOLLOW  
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 TV screen.  
[16:9]  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can 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 TV 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]  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
number buttons.  
[4:3 LETTER BOX]  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
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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x [LINE]  
Note  
Selects the output method for video signals from  
the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on  
the rear panel of the unit.  
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be  
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or  
vice versa.  
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]  
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from  
HDMI OUT jack.  
[VIDEO]  
[RGB]  
Outputs video signals.  
Outputs RGB signals.  
[YCBCR]  
[RGB]  
Outputs YCBCR signals.  
Outputs RGB signals.  
Note  
• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture  
appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB].  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your  
TV.  
Note  
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set  
[YCBCR] to [RGB].  
• You cannot select [RGB] while the HDMI indicator  
is lit. [RGB] automatically switches to [VIDEO]  
when you turn on any connected HDMI equipment.  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically  
output even when you select [YCBCR].  
x [4:3 OUTPUT]  
This setting is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]  
(page 84). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect  
ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p)  
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,  
not the system. Note that this setting is effective  
only for HDMI connection or progressive  
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
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 (MP3 audio) for more  
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help  
prevent your display device from becoming  
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,  
button) to cancel the screen saver.  
H
[ON]  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
Note  
• This setting is effective only when  
“PROGRESSIVE” is selected by using VIDEO  
FORMAT (page 31).  
[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 (MP3  
audio).  
[FULL]  
Select this when you can change  
the aspect ratio on your TV.  
[NORMAL]  
Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your  
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio  
signal with black bands on left and  
right sides of the image.  
[JACKET  
PICTURE]  
The jacket picture (still picture)  
appears, but only when the jacket  
picture is already recorded on the  
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the  
disc does not contain a jacket  
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture  
appears.  
[GRAPHICS]  
A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
[BLUE]  
The background color is blue.  
The background color is black.  
[BLACK]  
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[ON]  
Sets the STB SYNCHRO function  
to on.  
Custom Settings  
[CUSTOM SETUP]  
Note  
• This function is available only when you set [HDMI  
CONTROL] to [ON].  
Use this to set up playback related and other  
settings.  
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW only)  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
[AUTO]  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is output  
with no jitter. Normally select this  
position.  
The default settings are underlined.  
CUSTOM SETUP  
OFF  
OFF  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
HDMI CONTROL:  
STB SYNCHRO:  
PAUSE MODE:  
[FRAME]  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically, is  
output in high resolution.  
TRACK SELECTION:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
AUDIO DRC:  
AUDIO (HDMI):  
DivX:  
OFF  
OFF  
Registration Code  
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.  
x [HDMI CONTROL]  
Switches the HDMI CONTROL function on or  
off. This function is available when you connect  
the system and TV with the HDMI cord. For  
details on this function, see the HDMI  
CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).  
[OFF]  
No priority given.  
Priority given.  
[AUTO]  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Sets the HDMI CONTROL  
function to off.  
Note  
Sets the HDMI CONTROL  
function to on.  
• 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 84). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
You can operate mutually  
between components that are  
connected with the HDMI cord.  
• 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.  
Note  
• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection  
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection]  
appears and you can not set to [ON].  
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
x [STB SYNCHRO]  
Switches the STB SYNCHRO function on or  
off. This function is available when you connect  
the system and TV with the HDMI cord and you  
set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON]. For details on  
this function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide  
(supplied separately).  
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or  
off.  
[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 unit.  
[OFF]  
Sets the STB SYNCHRO function  
to off.  
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x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.  
Useful for watching movies at low volume late  
at night.  
Settings for the Speakers  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set  
connection of the speakers and their distance  
from your listening position. Then use the test  
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the  
speakers to the same level.  
[OFF]  
No compression of dynamic  
range.  
[STANDARD]  
Reproduces the sound track with  
the kind of dynamic range that the  
recording engineer intended.  
[MAX]  
Compresses dynamic range fully.  
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup  
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]  
Selects the audio output status from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Note  
• You cannot operate these setup items when you  
connect headphones to the unit.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The sound is not output from the  
HDMI OUT jack.  
SPEAKER SETUP  
CONNECTION:  
Outputs audio signals by  
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or  
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48  
kHz/ 16 bit PCM.  
DISTANCE(FRONT):  
DISTANCE(SURROUND):  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
OFF  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
CENTER:  
Note  
SURROUND:  
SUBWOOFER:  
• When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI  
cord and [ON] is selected, AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC,  
DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field  
are not applied to the sound that is output from the  
TV.  
To return to the default setting  
when changing a setting  
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not  
return to the default setting.  
x [DivX]  
Displays the registration code for this system.  
For more information, go to  
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.  
x [CONNECTION]  
If you do not connect center or surround  
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and  
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and  
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change  
them.  
[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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x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]  
Note  
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 22), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the  
[STANDARD (WIRED)] or [STANDARD  
(WIRELESS)] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]  
setting remains the same, but the other settings of  
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD  
(WIRELESS)].  
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 22), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
0.00 - 7.00 m2)  
0 - 23 ft  
/
0.00 - 7.00 m2)  
0 - 23 ft  
/
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
[L/R]  
Surround speaker distance  
from the listening position can  
be set from 0.00 to 7.00  
meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
(appears when you  
set [SURROUND] to  
[YES] in the  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 22), the  
default settings are changed.  
2)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.  
3)3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.  
[L/R]  
Front speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set from  
0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
[CENTER]  
Center speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set from  
0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
(appears when you  
Note  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the  
recommended range,  
being the number).  
recommended distance.  
/
** m is displayed (**  
indicates over the  
indicates below.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
3.00 m/10 ft1)3)  
Subwoofer distance from the  
listening position can be set from  
0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).  
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 22), the  
default settings are changed.  
2)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.  
3)3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.  
[L/R]  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
0.0 dB  
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[CENTER]  
0.0 dB  
(appears when you  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
Adjusting the speaker level by  
using the test tone  
1
2
3
4
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu display appears.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
+2.0 dB  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
Press X/x to select  
then press  
[SETUP],  
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
You can vary the level of surround speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press  
.
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press  
c.  
[L/R]  
0.0 dB  
(appears when you  
Set this between –6.0 dB and  
+6.0 dB.  
or  
set [SURROUND]  
to [YES] in the  
[CONNECTION]  
setting.)  
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press or c.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],  
then press  
.
To adjust the volume of all the  
speakers at one time  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press  
VOLUME +/– on the remote.  
7
From your listening position, adjust the  
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.  
x [TEST TONE]  
The test tone is emitted from only the  
speaker which you are adjusting.  
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
8
Press  
when you have finished  
making adjustments.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],  
then press  
.
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.  
10  
.
Note  
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack.  
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Returning to the Default  
Settings  
You can return the system parameters, such as  
preset stations, to the default settings.  
"/1  
A
x
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the  
same time.  
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel  
display and the default settings are returned.  
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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.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On cleaning  
On power sources  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not  
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by  
the cord.  
On placement  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet  
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.  
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do  
not place the unit in a confined space where  
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.  
• Do not block the 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.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens  
cleaners  
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may cause  
the apparatus to malfunction.  
On your TV’s color  
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have  
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after  
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,  
place the speakers further away from the TV set.  
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)  
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block  
the ventilation slots.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still  
• 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.  
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.  
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is  
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.  
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
On moving the system  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
Before moving the system, make sure that there is no  
disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains  
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).  
On operation  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.  
Should this occur, the system may not operate  
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the  
system turned on for about half an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
About the surround amplifier  
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.  
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you  
don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and  
have it checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
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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.  
In the event of a problem with the surround  
system, have a Sony dealer check the entire  
system together (main unit, IR transmitter, IR  
receiver, and surround amplifier).  
• 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.  
Power  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is  
connected securely.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
On cleaning  
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the  
front panel display.  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appear  
alternately in the front panel display.  
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the  
following items after “STANDBY” disappears.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Are you using only the specified speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the  
system?  
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.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
The POWER/ON LINE indicator on the  
surround amplifier does not turn on.  
• Press POWER to turn the surround amplifier off,  
connect the speakers properly, and then press  
POWER to turn the surround amplifier on.  
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.  
Picture  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
There is no picture.  
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected  
securely.  
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.  
• The unit is not connected to the correct  
EURO AV t INPUT jack (page 14).  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you  
can view pictures from the system.  
• Check the output method on your system  
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• 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 31).  
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or  
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters  
(1.0 ft) from the TV set.  
• 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.  
• 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 31).  
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch  
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is  
placed near the speakers.  
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.  
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not  
HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content  
Sound  
protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel  
does not light up). See page 106.  
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.  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,  
changing the type of video signal output from the  
HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT  
may solve the problem (page 30).  
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack  
other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s  
input to the connected video input so that you can  
see the on-screen displays. Change the type of  
video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack,  
and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the  
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and  
try other options.  
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press  
H to return to normal play mode.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 87).  
• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack  
does not conform to the audio signal format, in  
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 87).  
• You have selected “PROGRESSIVE” using the  
VIDEO FORMAT button on the remote  
(“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display)  
even though your TV cannot accept the  
progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the  
HDMI cord from the unit and then select  
“INTERLACE” so that “PROGRE” turns off.  
• If the signal from the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack is  
distorted, change the type of video signal output  
from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO  
FORMAT to [720 × 480p]* (page 30).  
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to  
[ON] (page 87).  
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital  
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on  
again. 2 Turn the connected equipment off and  
on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the  
HDMI cord again.  
* Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may  
appear.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Set the “SL SR REV” setting in the system menu  
to “REV OFF” (page 21).  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV  
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does  
not fill the TV screen.  
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
14, 87).  
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:  
• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 39).  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
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• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)  
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
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 39, 78).  
The beginning of the sound is cut off.  
• Set the Movie/Music mode to “MOVIE” or  
“MUSIC” (page 38).  
• 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  
• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 39).  
Operation  
• Make sure the unit is connected properly.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected  
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an  
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
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 39).  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
14, 87).  
• 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.  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning  
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 65).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the front panel display.  
The sound comes from the center speaker  
only.  
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from  
the center speaker only.  
The remote does not function.  
• There are obstacles between the remote and the  
unit.  
• The distance between the remote and the unit is  
too far.  
No sound is heard from the center speaker.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
14, 87).  
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on  
the unit.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 39).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center  
speaker may be less noticeable.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
The POWER/ON LINE indicator of the  
surround amplifier momentarily turns red.  
• When changing the disc or switching the function,  
the POWER/ON LINE indicator of the surround  
amplifier may momentarily turn red. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
No sound or only a very low-level sound is  
heard from the surround speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
14, 87).  
• There is obstruction, such as a person or object  
between the IR transmitter and IR receiver. Adjust  
the IR transmitter and IR receiver.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 39).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the  
surround speakers may be less noticeable.  
• Wireless setting of the surround speaker is not  
correct (page 21).  
The POWER/ON LINE indicator of the  
surround amplifier flashes in red.  
• The IR receiver is receiving an infrared signal  
from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the  
IR transmitter and/or the IR receiver so that the  
POWER/ON LINE indicator of the surround  
amplifier turns green.  
• The plasma display may interfere with  
transmission, in which case, adjust the position of  
the IR transmitter and IR receiver (page 21).  
• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place  
exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as  
an incandescent lamp.  
• Move the wireless system away from any other  
nearby wireless system(s).  
• Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR  
receiver.  
• Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver.  
• A 2 channel source is being played.  
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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 60).  
• 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 5).  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the  
system.  
The DivX video file cannot be played.  
• The file is not created in DivX format.  
• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or  
“.DIVX.”  
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may  
cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and  
leave the unit 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 DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ×  
576 (height).  
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 titles of album/track/file name are not  
displayed correctly.  
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3  
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk  
Format).  
• The system can only display numbers and letters  
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as  
[*].  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3.”  
A disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has  
been selected.  
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it  
has the extension “.MP3.”  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO  
format.  
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before  
playing a disc.  
• Resume Play has been selected.  
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and  
then start playback (page 44).  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 60).  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically  
appears on the TV screen.  
The system starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
• The DVD features an auto playback function.  
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX  
video file.  
The JPEG image file cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format  
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or  
Joliet.  
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.”  
• 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.  
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 instructions that came with the disc.  
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are  
reduced).  
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in  
the language you want.  
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language  
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 84).  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 60).  
• 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.  
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• Check the connected component’s setting for the  
HDMI CONTROL function. See the operating  
instructions of the component.  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or  
have a power failure, set the [HDMI CONTROL]  
setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [OFF], then set  
the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 86).  
• 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.  
• For details on the HDMI CONTROL function, see  
the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied  
separately).  
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.  
The subtitle cannot be turned off.  
No sound is output from the system and TV  
while using the System Audio Control  
function.  
• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 87).  
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being  
played (page 54).  
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.  
• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible  
with the System Audio Control function.  
• For details on the System Audio Control function,  
see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied  
separately).  
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when  
playing a DATA CD 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.  
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or  
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.  
• The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI”  
or “.DIVX” but is not in DivX format, or is in  
DivX format but does not conform to a DivX  
Certified profiles.  
The system does not work normally.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from  
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after  
several minutes.  
The unit does not work and “CHILD LOCK”  
appears in the front panel display when you  
press any button on the unit.  
• Set the child lock function to off (page 74).  
The HDMI CONTROL function does not work.  
• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel  
display, check the HDMI connection (page 29).  
• Set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM  
SETUP] to [ON] (page 86).  
• Make sure that the connected component is  
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the  
connected component is connected securely.  
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Specifications  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
Amplifier section  
Stereo mode (rated)  
108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,  
1 kHz, 1 % THD)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power  
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*:143watts  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to  
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-  
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a  
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on  
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,  
check the following table.  
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1  
kHz, 10 % THD)  
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at  
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10 %  
THD)  
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,  
there may be no sound output.  
C:13:50  
Inputs (Analog)  
TV (AUDIO IN)  
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)Sensitivity: 450/250 mV  
First 3  
Cause and/or corrective action  
AUDIO IN  
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV  
characters of  
the service  
number  
Inputs (Digital)  
SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)  
Impedance: 75 ohms/–  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
Outputs (Analog)  
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth  
Phones  
Accepts low-and high-  
impedance headphones.  
C 31  
The disc is not inserted correctly.  
,Restart the system, then re-insert  
the disc correctly.  
DVD system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)  
(CD: λ = 790 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
system has performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
(xx is a number)  
,Contact your nearest Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
Signal format system  
PAL/NTSC  
Tuner section  
System  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
When displaying the version  
number on the TV screen  
North American models: 87.5-108.0 MHz (100 kHz  
step)  
Other models:  
87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz  
step)  
When you turn on the system, the version  
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may  
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a  
malfunction and for Sony service use only,  
normal system operation will not be possible.  
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system  
again to operate.  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
10.7 MHz  
North American, Mexican, and Latin American  
models:  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
VER.X.XX  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
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European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
197 × 322 × 345 mm  
(w/h/d)  
5.6 kg  
Australian and New Zealand models:  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
On: 180 W  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving mode)  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
Other models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
530 – 1,610 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
DC 5 V  
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
700 mA  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
Dimensions (approx.)  
430 × 63 × 380 mm (w/h/d)  
incl. projecting parts  
4.2 kg  
Video section  
Mass (approx.)  
Outputs  
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms  
HDMI OUT: Type A (19  
pin)  
Surround amplifier (TA-SB500WR)  
Amplifier section  
Stereo mode (rated)  
80 W + 80 W  
(at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %  
THD)  
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power  
SL/SR* : 100 W  
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1  
kHz, 10 % THD)  
Speakers  
General  
Front (SS-TS73)  
Speaker system  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
On: 40 W  
65 × 89 × 253 mm  
(w/h/d)  
65 × 89 × 345 mm  
(w/h/d) incl. speaker cord  
cover  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm dia, cone type  
3.0 ohms  
93 × 539 × 75 mm (w/h/d)  
300 × 1,039 - 1,230 × 300  
mm (w/h/d) with stand  
1.2 kg  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
1.3 kg  
Mass (approx.)  
1.4 kg incl. speaker cord  
cover  
3.0 kg with stand  
Center (SS-CT72)  
Speaker system  
Closed, magnetically  
shielded  
30 × 60 mm, cone type  
3.0 ohms  
381 × 48 × 62 mm (w/h/d)  
0.5 kg  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Speaker unit  
Unpacking  
• Front speakers (2)  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
• Center speaker (1)  
• Surround speakers (2)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
Surround (SS-TS71)  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm dia, cone type  
3.0 ohms  
93 × 162 × 75 mm (w/h/d)  
0.6 kg  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple)  
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
• Calibration mic (1)  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
Subwoofer (SS-WS73)  
• Foot pads (1 set)  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
Bass reflex  
160 mm dia, cone type  
1.5 ohms  
• Posts (2)  
• Bases (2)  
• Mounting plates (2)  
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• Post covers (2)  
• Screws (large, with washer) (8)  
• Screws (small, silver) (4)  
• Screws (small, black) (2)  
• IR transmitter (1)*  
Glossary  
Album  
Section of a music piece or an image on a data  
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.  
• IR receiver (1)*  
• IR receiver stand (1)  
Chapter  
• Surround amplifier (1)  
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is  
composed of several chapters.  
• Speaker cord cover (1)  
• Speaker cord holder (1)  
• Screw (for speaker cord holder) (1)  
• Operating Instructions  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration  
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed  
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts  
the speaker settings to your listening  
• HDMI CONTROL Guide  
• Speaker and TV connections (card)  
* The IR transmitter and IR receiver cords are for this  
system only. You cannot use a commercially  
available extension cord.  
environment in a short period of time.  
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer  
Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master  
•Standby power consumption 0.3 W (or  
less).  
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.  
•Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in the printed wiring boards.  
•Over 85 % power efficiency of  
amplifier block is achieved with the  
full digital amplifier, S-master.  
Digital Infrared Audio Transmission  
Recent times have been witness to the rapid  
spread of DVDs, Digital Broadcasting Satellite  
Receiver and other high-quality media. In order  
to ensure that the subtle nuances endowed by  
these high-quality media would be transmitted  
with no accompanying deterioration, Sony  
developed a technology called “Digital Infrared  
Audio Transmission” for the infrared  
transmission of digital audio signals using no  
compression, and it introduced it into the  
system.  
This technology transfers digital audio signals  
using no compression inside the subcarrier  
frequency band allocated by the IEC  
(International Electronic Committee) and  
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association) for hi-fi  
audio transmission applications. (See Fig. 1)  
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x Music mode  
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music  
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound  
space.  
Digital transmission (Digital  
Infrared Audio Transmission)  
Analog  
transmission  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four  
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with  
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right  
panning more naturally and localizes sounds  
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.  
L
R
[MHz]  
6
2
3
4
5
Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio  
transmission  
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DivX  
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc.  
Videos encoded with DivX technology are  
among the highest quality with a relatively small  
file size.  
DTS  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology  
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format  
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is  
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS  
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high  
quality digital audio. The good channel  
separation is realized due to the all channel data  
being recorded discretely and processed in  
digitally.  
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  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also  
uses the variable rate coding technology that  
processes allocated data according to the status  
of the picture.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
x Movie mode  
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television  
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby  
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field  
directionality that approaches the quality of  
discrete 5.1-channel sound.  
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as  
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more  
realistic audio presence.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions such  
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental  
Control functions are provided with the DVD.  
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DVD+RW  
Multilingual function  
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.  
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.  
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.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
A method for converting analog audio to digital  
audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD)  
audio format.  
File  
A JPEG image or a DivX video recorded on a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive  
definition for this system.) A single file consists  
of a single image or movie.  
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.  
Film based software, Video based  
software  
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video  
based software. Film based DVDs contain the  
same images (24 frames per second) that are  
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,  
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays  
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.  
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.  
HDMI (high-definition multimedia  
interface)  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video  
and audio on a single digital connection,  
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital  
picture and sound. The HDMI specification  
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital  
Contents Protection), a copy protection  
technology that incorporates coding technology  
for digital video signals.  
Region Code  
This system is used to protect copyrights. A  
region number is allocated on each DVD system  
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each  
region code is shown on the system as well as on  
the disc packaging. The system can play discs  
that match its region code. The system can also  
MPEG audio  
A coding system to compress digital audio  
signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1  
Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the  
audio format of DVD.  
ALL  
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the  
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region  
limit may still apply.  
Multi-angle function  
Scene  
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the  
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.  
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 six times the  
audio information of conventional audio CDs.  
There are two 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) (35)  
B A (open/close) (35)  
C Disc operation (35)  
D FUNCTION (35)  
G VOLUME control (35)  
H PHONES jack (35)  
I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (22, 33)  
E Front panel display (106)  
F
(remote sensor) (8)  
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Rear panel  
SPEAKER  
FRONT SUR  
COAXIAL  
FM75  
FRONT  
R
L
R
SUR  
L
AM  
DMPORT  
R
AUDIO IN  
L
SAT  
/
DIR-T1  
CABLE  
SPEAKER  
EURO AV  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
DIGITAL IN  
(DVD ONLY)  
OUT  
(DVD ONLY)  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT(TO TV)  
SAT/CABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
A SPEAKER jacks (14)  
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (29)  
B DIR-T1 jack (14)  
I SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL)  
jack (33)  
C SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (33)  
J SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)  
D DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack  
jack (33)  
K HDMI OUT jack (29)  
E AM terminal (14)  
F COAXIAL FM 75Ω jack (14)  
G EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (14)  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is  
correctly connected to HDCP (high-  
bandwidth digital content protection)  
compliant device with HDMI or DVI  
(digital visual interface) input. (29)  
J Lights up when the child lock function  
is set to on. (74)  
K Lights up when the system outputs  
progressive signals (DVD function  
only). (31)  
B Lights up when the time information of  
a title or chapter appears in the front  
panel display. (DVD only) (52)  
L Indicates the selected [SPEAKER  
FORMATION]. (78)  
M Lights up when Digital Cinema Sound  
C Lights up when an NTSC disc is  
(DCS) is activated. (39)  
loaded.  
N Current surround format (Except for  
D Lights up when a station is received.  
JPEG)  
(Radio only) (65)  
O Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is  
E Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only)  
selected. (71)  
P 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 sleep timer is set.  
G Lights up when the movie or music  
mode is selected. (38)  
H Playing status (DVD function only)  
I Current repeat mode (48)  
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Rear panel  
Front panel  
POWER  
DIR-R1  
SPEAKER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
L
POWER ON-LINE  
R
A POWER (ON/OFF) (21)  
B POWER/ON LINE indicator (21)  
C DIR_R1 jack (18)  
D SURROUND L SPEAKER jack (14)  
E SURROUND R SPEAKER jack (14)  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
DISPLAY  
Use the Control Menu display 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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Currently playing title number1)  
Currently playing chapter number2)  
Total number of titles1)  
Playback status  
(N Playback,  
X Pause,  
Total number of chapters2)  
Control Menu items  
x Stop, etc.)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
Type of disc being  
played3)  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Playing time4)  
Current setting  
Options  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
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.  
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.  
3) Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu  
display 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  
[TITLE] (page 43)/[SCENE] (page 43)/[TRACK] (page 43)  
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.  
[CHAPTER] (page 43)/[INDEX] (page 43)  
Selects the chapter or index to be played.  
[TRACK] (page 43)  
Selects the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 51)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited  
[PLAY LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 43)  
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 78, 80)  
Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically.  
[PROGRAM] (page 45)  
Selects the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 47)  
Plays the track in random order.  
[REPEAT] (page 48)  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album  
repeatedly.  
[A/V SYNC] (page 55)  
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 75)  
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.  
[SETUP] (page 82)  
[QUICK] Setup (page 22)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of  
the TV, speaker formation, and choose yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.  
[CUSTOM] Setup  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
[RESET]  
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.  
[ALBUM] (page 43)  
Selects the album to be played.  
Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file* to be played.  
[DATE] (page 54)  
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
*
*
*
*
[INTERVAL] (page 61)  
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.  
[EFFECT] (page 61)  
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.  
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 60)  
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.  
* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.  
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).  
t
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.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD*  
CUSTOM SETUP  
HDMI  
OFF  
CONTROL  
STB  
ON  
OFF  
MENU*  
AUDIO*  
SYNCHRO  
PAUSE  
MODE  
ON  
SUBTITLE*  
AUTO  
FRAME  
OFF  
TRACK  
SELECTION AUTO  
MULTI-DISC  
RESUME  
ON  
OFF  
AUDIO DRC  
OFF  
STANDARD  
MAX  
AUDIO  
(HDMI)  
OFF  
ON  
DivX  
SCREEN SETUP  
SPEAKER SETUP  
16:9  
TV TYPE  
CONNECTION  
FRONT  
YES  
4:3 LETTER  
BOX  
CENTER  
YES  
NONE  
SURROUND YES  
NONE  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
YCB  
C
R
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)  
SUBWOOFER YES  
RGB  
ON  
OFF  
JACKET  
PICTURE  
GRAPHICS  
BLUE  
SCREEN SAVER  
BACKGROUND  
DISTANCE  
(FRONT)  
L
0.0 m – 7.0 m  
R
0.0 m – 7.0 m  
0.0 m – 7.0 m  
0.0 m – 7.0 m  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
DISTANCE  
(SURROUND)  
L
R
0.0 m – 7.0 m  
0.0 m – 7.0 m  
BLACK  
VIDEO  
RGB  
FULL  
NORMAL  
LINE  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
L
R
LEVEL  
(FRONT)  
4:3 OUTPUT  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
LEVEL  
(SURROUND)  
L
R
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
–6.0 dB – +6.0 dB  
OFF  
ON  
TEST TONE  
* Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.  
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System Menu List  
You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote.  
System menu  
MEMORY1)  
FM MODE2)  
MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM)  
STEREO  
MONO  
NAME IN1)  
SLEEP  
SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M  
DIMMER  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER ON  
DEMO  
DEMO ON  
DEMO OFF  
ATTENUATE3)  
SL SR REV  
ATT ON  
ATT OFF  
REV OFF  
REV ON  
CHILD LOCK  
OFF  
ON  
1)Appears during “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” only.  
2)Appears during “TUNER FM” only.  
3)“ATTENUATE” may not appear, depending on the selected function.  
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Index  
Digital Infrared Audio  
Transmission 99  
Numerics  
J
L
A
Listening  
M
E
B
F
C
N
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
31  
O
H
Other component connection  
33  
HDMI  
P
CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL 75  
D
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
101  
I
Installing the speakers and the  
IR transmitter on a wall 26  
Digital Direct Twin Drive  
Subwoofer 99  
Q
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A – O  
[/1 (on/standby) 1 (22, 25, 35,  
P – Z  
ANGLE 4 (54)  
PICTURE NAVI qg (44, 69)  
PRESET +/– 7 qs (66)  
SLEEP eg (71)  
TV [/1 (on/standby) eh (68)  
AUDIO** es (49)  
C/X/x/c/  
CLEAR ed (43, 67, 69, 83)  
D.TUNING wd (66)  
DISPLAY wa (52, 67)  
DVD MENU 5 (49, 62)  
DVD TOP MENU ea (49)  
DYNAMIC BASS ws (71)  
ENTER* 3 (22, 25, 37, 43, 65,  
75)  
SOUND FIELD +/–** 9 (37,  
39)  
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE wf (35)  
SUBTITLE wd (55)  
SYSTEM MENU 6 (25, 37, 72,  
./> qs 7 (35)  
m/M wl wg (42)  
/
wl wg (42)  
THEATRE SYNC w; (70)  
TOOLS 6 (68)  
H (play)** 8 (35, 44, 76)  
x (stop) wh (36, 44, 75)  
X (pause) wk (36)  
Z (open/close) ql (36)  
DISPLAY e; (24, 43, 75,  
108)  
TUNING +/– wg wl (65)  
TV qa (68)  
FUNCTION +/– 2 (31, 35, 36,  
MOVIE/MUSIC ef (38)  
MUTING wj (35)  
TV CH +/–** 9 (68)  
TV INPUT qk (68)  
TV MENU e; (68)  
TV VOL +/– q; (68)  
VIDEO FORMAT qj (31)  
VOLUME +/– q; (35, 66, 89)  
Number buttons** qh (43, 66, 68,  
75)  
O RETURN qd (44)  
-/-- ed (69)  
* The ENTER button has the  
same function as the  
button.  
When you operate the TV, the  
ENTER button is used for  
selecting a channel, and the  
button is used for selecting  
menu items (page 68).  
**The H, number 5, AUDIO,  
and SOUND FIELD + (TV CH  
+) buttons have tactile dots.  
Use the tactile dots as  
references when operating the  
system.  
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