2-660-929-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FX900W
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• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about
30 minutes before operating the unit.
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
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Table of Contents
This System Can Play the Following
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]
Viewing Information About
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers
Amplifier...................................10
Step 2: Connecting the System and
Step 4: Performing the Quick
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
Installing the Speakers and the IR
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with
Files................................................ 56
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
Enjoying the Radio or Other
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Selecting the Movie or Music
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Searching for a Particular Point
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Using the THEATRE SYNC
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Changing the Brightness of the Front
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Setting the Display or Sound Track
(When letters/numbers appear in
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About This Manual
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the system if they have the same or
similar names as those on the remote.
• The Control Menu items may be different
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.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
• 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
Super Audio
CD
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
VIDEO CD
(Ver. 1.1 and
2.0 discs)/CD
Graphics
Functions available for Super Audio
CDs
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format, including discs containing
CD Graphics (Latin American
models only)
(Latin
American
models only)/
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
containing MP3* audio tracks,
JPEG image files
(JPEG files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP3* audio tracks,
JPEG image files
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
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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.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– audio CD format
– CD Graphics (Latin American models only)
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
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.
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of format
conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)
Example of discs that the
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files.
Note on DualDisc
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
• DVD-RAMs
About Multi Session CD
Also, the system cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart)
• 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
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
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
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
continued
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Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
ALL
DVD VIDEOs labeled
system.
will also play on this
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message [Playback prohibited by area
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be given even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Getting Started – BASIC –
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 92.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote,
point it at the remote sensor on the system.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it
from slipping.
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the
Surround Amplifier
Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17.
The IR receiver cord should be used for the surround speaker (L) only. The illustrations below show
how to install the surround speaker (L).
Note
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor.
Tip
1
Secure the post to the base.
The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.
or
Post (short)
Post (long)
Base
2
Secure the base with the screws.
Screws with washer (long) (3)
(supplied)
Bottom of the base
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3
4
Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about
100 mm (4 inch) and twist together.
About 100 mm (4 inch)
Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base.
Stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.
Untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.
Bottom of the base
IR receiver cord
,
Speaker cord
5
Secure the pedestal to the post with the screws.
Screws with washer (long) (3)
(supplied)
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6
7
Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin.
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (A, B,
C, and D) all the way.
A
B
C
D
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8
Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.
Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord).
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord) between the speaker and the pedestal.
• Do not drop the speaker when mounting.
9
Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.
1
2
Screws with washer (short) (2)
(supplied)
Installing the surround amplifier (speaker base)
You can put on the surround speaker (L) to the surround amplifier, the surround speaker (R) to the
speaker base.
The illustrations below show how to attach the surround speaker (L) to the surround amplifier.
Note
• Lay the surround speakers down when attaching the surround amplifier and speaker base.
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1
Attach the spacers.
Spacers (4) (supplied)
Guide pins (2) (supplied)
Push open the cover (surround amplifier only).
2
3
Attach the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide
pins.
Rear of surround speaker
Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes.
Run cords through the slot.
Screws (4)
(supplied)
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4
Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier.
From surround speaker (R).
From surround speaker (L).
5
Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up.
The speaker base has storage space in the back.
,
Attach the cover
(surround amplifier only).
Storage space
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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV
This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections,
To accept progressive signals, see page 29.
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the
following pages.
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
AM loop antenna (aerial)
TV/VCR2
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO I
L
VIDEO IN
Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
(DVD ONLY)
S
VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
COAXIAL
AM
TV/VCR1
VIDEO
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
AUDIO IN
TV/VCR2
L
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MOTOR OUT
FM
75
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
CENTER
WOER
SUR
R
SUR
L
XM
COAL
SPEAKR
DIR-T1
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
A
B
AC power cord
(mains lead)
L
R
FM wire antenna
(aerial)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker (R)
IR transmitter
TV
Surround speaker (L)
SPEAKER
SUR
SSTS56W
SUR
L
R
AC power cord
(mains lead)
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1 Connecting the Speakers
Required cords
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
Color tube
(+)
(–)
Note
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 84.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
2 Connecting the TV
Required cords
A Video cord
.
Yellow
B Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
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Tip
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM antenna (aerial)
Plastic stand (supplied)
Antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle
or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1
2
Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Insert until this
part.
A
M
Insert the cords pushing
down the terminal clamp.
B
Note
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Tip
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ωjack.
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 system to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
System
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the
speakers to the system.
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Side view
Step 3: Positioning the
System
Infrared signal
10
10
Positioning the speakers
Approx. 10m
(33 ft)
IR transmitter
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
The front speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0
meters (0 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening
position.
IR receiver
Surround speaker (L)
Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L) in direct line with each
other. For details, see “To adjust the IR
Note
• Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR
receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or
strong light such as an incandescent lamp.
• The cord of the IR transmitter and IR receiver is for
this system only.
Place speakers as illustrated below.
• Do not step on or place objects other than supplied
speakers on the surround amplifier and speaker base.
• When you install the speaker on the surround
amplifier or speaker base, make sure the speaker is
properly stacked.
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 (not supplied) that are attached with
the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled,
polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may
result.
IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning
cloth for glasses.
The following diagram indicates the infrared
transmission area (the range that the infrared
rays can reach).
• 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.
Top view
Infrared signal
Tip
• If transmission is poor, you can also connect the
surround speakers to the system by the speaker cords
(OPTION) (supplied).
10
10
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For
details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Approx. 10m
IR transmitter
(33 ft)
Surround speaker (L)
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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:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
JACKET PICTURE
ON
DISPLAY
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
OFF
FULL
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
1
2
Turn on the TV.
Press [/1 and POWER on the surround
amplifier.
xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
Note
• Disconnect the headphones when you perform
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after
10 with the headphones connected.
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
8
9
Press
.
3
4
Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formation appears.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, display the Quick
Setup and perform again (page 22).
Press C/c to select the speaker
formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned, then press
.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround
Press
without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD(WIRELESS)
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volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbor.
10
Connect the calibration mic to the
A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and
press X/x to select [YES], then press
.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with
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.
11
Unplug the calibration mic and press C/
c to select [YES].
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
Measurement complete.
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
16ft 4.8m 0.0dB
16ft 4.8m 0.0dB
16ft 4.8m + 1.0dB
16ft 4.8m + 4.0dB
CENTER
:
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
10ft 3.0m
10ft 3.0m
-
2.0dB
2.0dB
-
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
YES.
A.CAL MIC
YES
NO
Calibration mic
Note
• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect
measurements.
• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
To quit the Quick Setup
Press
DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press
DISPLAY when the system is in
stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
AUTO CALIBRATION
2 Press X/x to select
[SETUP], then
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
press
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
YES
NO
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
:
:
Auto Calibration starts.
Note
QUICK
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
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3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
The Quick Setup display appears.
.
To place the surround speaker (L)
in the (R) position
Depending on the location of the wall outlet
(mains), you can also place the surround speaker
(L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if
necessary.
To adjust the IR transmitter and
IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L)
After connecting the speakers, surround
amplifier, IR transmitter, and the
AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the
wireless system for good transmission.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR REV”
appears in the front panel display, then
press
or c.
"/1
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
•REV ON: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the
IR receiver) in the (R) position.
•REV OFF: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the
IR receiver) in the (L) position.
4 Press
The setting is made.
.
POWER/
ON LINE indicator
POWER
5 Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
POWER
1 Press "/1 on the system and POWER on
the surround amplifier.
The system and surround amplifier turn on
and the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns
red.
2 Orient the IR transmitter and IR receiver of
the surround speaker (L) to face each other.
Adjust the position until the POWER/ON
LINE indicator turns green.
Tip
• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.
Note
• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a
person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the
sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.
• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red,
transmission is not occuring. Adjust the position of
the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the
POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.
• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR
receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another
Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter
and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/
ON LINE indicator turns green.
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• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode
off.
Getting Started – ADVANCED –
4
5
Press
.
The setting is reflected.
Turning off the
Demonstration
Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
"/1
X/x/c,
AMP MENU
After connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), the demonstration appears in the front
panel display. When you press "/1 on the
remote, the demonstration turns off.
Note
• When you press "/1on the system, the demonstration
does not turn off.
• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,
then press "/1 on the remote. When the
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves
power in standby mode.
Setting the demonstration
mode on/off
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”
appears in the front panel display, then
press
or c.
3
Press X/x to select the setting.
• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode
on.
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Note
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat
wall where reinforcement is applied.
Installing the Speakers
and the IR transmitter on a
Wall
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
suitable for the hole on the back of
each speaker. See the illustrations
below.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall
strength or improper screw installation, natural
calamity, etc.
5
4 mm ( / inch)
32
Installing the IR transmitter
on a wall
3
30 mm (1
/
inch)
16
You can hang the IR transmitter on a wall when:
– there is an obstruction between the IR
transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L).
Hole on the back of
the speaker
4.6 mm
3
( / inch)
16
– people often pass between the IR transmitter
and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L).
10 mm
13
(
/
inch)
32
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).
2
3
Fasten the screws to the wall.
For the front and surround speakers
1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.
330 mm
(
IR transmitter
13 inch)
8 to 10 mm
11
13
(
/
to
/
inch)
32
32
Hang the speakers on the screws.
4.6 mm
3
Stand
( / inch)
16
2 Install 2 commercially available screws in
10 mm
13
the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm (3/16 inch).
(
/
inch)
32
Install the screws 30 mm (1 3/16 inch) apart.
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Note
• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of
the wall.
30 mm
(1 3
/16 inch)
• 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. low strength wall, 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
3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the
bottom of the stand on the screw.
Make sure that the IR transmitter does not
move after installation.
IR transmitter
Stand
Tip
• You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom
of the stand.
Stand
Troughs
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TV Hookup (Advanced)
Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.
Connecting the video/HDMI* cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves
in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI).
TV with HDMI* jack
D
IN
To HDMI* IN
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
To HDMI* OUT
TV/VCR2
MPONVIDEO
DIGITAL IN
R
AUDIO IN
L
VIDEO IN
Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
OPTICAL
OUT
(DVD ONLY)
DIGITAL
IN
S
VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
COAXIAL
AM
TV/VCR1
VIDEO
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
TV/VCR2
L
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MOR OUT
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
CENTER
WOOFER
SUR
R
SUR
L
XM
COAXIAL
SPEAKER
DIR-T1
To VIDEO
To S VIDEO
A
VIDEO
IN
B
VIDEO
IN
C
S
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV with VIDEO IN jack
TV with S VIDEO IN jack
TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)
The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications.
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack
Connect the video cord.
.
Yellow
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your
TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 29).
Green
Blue
Red
D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) input 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.
Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from 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 PC displays).
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 80.
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Does your TV accept progressive signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
PROGRESSIVE
FUNCTION +/–
“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.”
Press PROGRESSIVE.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
INTERLACE
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and
selects the appropriate conversion method.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.
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x INTERLACE
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).
You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display.
About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.
Note
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.
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Other Component Hookup
You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.
To TV/VCR1
Y
(COMPONENT VIDEO IN)
PB/CB
PR/CR
To TV/VCR1
VIDEO
OUT
(VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN)
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To TV/VCR1 (DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL)
TV/VCR2
MPONVIDE
DIGIN
UDIO I
VIIN
Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
(DVD ONLY)
S
VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
COAXIAL
AM
TV/VCR1
VIDEO
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
UDIO IVIIN
TVR2
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT
FM
75
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
CENTER
WOOFER
SUR
R
SUR
L
XM
COAXIAL
SPEAKER
DIR-T1
To TV/VCR2 (VIDEO IN/
AUDIO IN)
To TV/VCR2 (OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN)
VIDEO
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.
To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/
VCR1 or 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the TV/VCR1 or 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks using the
video/audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to
the appropriate jacks on the components.
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
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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 system 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 an DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the TV/VCR1 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack or TV/
VCR2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack instead of the TV/VCR1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of the system.
The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog
signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the TV/VCR1 or 2 jacks only of the system.
To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of the other component
to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of this system
Connect the other components to the TV/VCR1 (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
using the component video cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-
coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Green
Blue
Red
Note
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
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4
Press DISC 1-5.
Press the button of the disc number you
want.
Basic Operations
When no disc is in the disc stocker you
selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform next
Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.
Playing Discs
5
6
Press A.
Load a disc.
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc
is pulled in automatically.
Adjust the
volume
Disc slot
A
FUNCTION
The disc is drawn into the system
automatically.
With the playback side facing down
H
"/1
Connect
DISC 1-5
headphones
"/1
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is
not loaded with a disc) and A and load the
disc.
The system starts playback (continuous
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP
on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system.
Adjust the volume on the system.
The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.
./>
/
H
x
X
DISC SKIP
MUTING
FUNCTION
+/–
VOLUME
+/–
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc.
Note
• Depending on the system status, the volume level
may not appear on the TV screen.
Tip
1
2
Turn on your TV.
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:
– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being
played back.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
– off: there is no disc.
3
Press "/1.
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not
selected.
The system turns on.
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is
inserted.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”
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To save the power in standby
mode
About DVD 5-DISC changer
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel
standby mode, press "/1 once.
Stocker
Additional operations
DISC 1
Disc
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
To
Press
DISC 5
Stop
x
Pause
X
Resume play after pause
X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
> (except for JPEG)
Playing unit
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, or scene
. (except for JPEG)
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot
and the playing unit.
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker
moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of
the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over
the playing unit.
Mute the sound
MUTING. To cancel
muting, press it again
or VOLUME + to
adjust the sound
volume.
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP
another disc
Note
• Do not insert discs while playing.
• Noise may come from the disc changer when
changing discs or turning the system on and off.
However, this is just noise produced by the operation
of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a
malfunction.
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the
system.
Stop play and remove the
desired disc
DISC 1-5 and A on the
system.
(instant replay)
during playback.
(instant advance)
during playback.
Replay the previous scene*
• 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the
stocker.
Briefly fast forward the
current scene**
Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm
(3-inch) adapter. It may damage the system and
disc.
* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.
**DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs only.
Note
• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
• When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models
only), the picture may not appear smoothly.
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Changing the input level of
the sound from connected
components
Enjoying the Radio or
Other Components
Distortion may occur when listening to a
component connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2
jacks on the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN
jack on the front panel. This is not a malfunction
and will depend on the component connected.
To prevent this, you can change the input level
from the sound of the other components.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TV/VCR1,” “TV/VCR2,” or “AUDIO”
appears in the front panel display.
X/x/c,
AMP MENU
2
3
Press AMP MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front
panel display, then press
or c.
FUNCTION
+/–
4
Press X/x to select a setting.
• ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The
output level is changed.
Selecting the connected
• ATT OFF: normal input level.
component
5
6
Press
.
You can use a VCR or other components
connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2 jacks on the
rear panel. Refer to the operation manual
supplied with the components for further
information on the operation.
The setting is reflected.
Press AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV/
VCR1”or “TV/VCR2”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 XM
t TV/VCR1 t TV/VCR2 t AUDIO t …
Note
• When you use both the TV/VCR 1 (AUDIO IN) jacks
(analog connection) and TV/VCR 1 (DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL) jack (digital connection), or the TV/
VCR 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and
TV/VCR 2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital
connection) at the same time, the digital connection
takes priority.
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Enjoying TV or VCR Sound
from All Speakers
Selecting the Movie or
Music Mode
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the
speakers in this system.
For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)”
You can choose a suitable sound mode for
movies or music.
MOVIE/
MUSIC
SOUND
FIELD
FUNCTION
+/–
Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.
1
2
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TV/VCR1” or “TV/VCR2” appears in
the front panel display.
Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the
mode you want lights up in the front panel
display. The default setting is underlined.
• AUTO: selects the mode automatically to
produce the sound effect depending on the
disc.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.
• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.
• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.
Tip
• When the movie or music mode is selected,
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel
display.
Note
• When you use both the TV/VCR 1 (AUDIO IN) jacks
(analog connection) and TV/VCR 1 (DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL) jack (digital connection), or the TV/
VCR 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and
TV/VCR 2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital
connection) at the same time, the digital connection
takes priority.
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Sound field
Display
2 CHANNEL STEREO
2CH STEREO
Sound Adjustments
HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER
HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL STEREO
HP 2CH
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 system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
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).
SOUND
FIELD
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.
Outputting 2 channel sources
like CDs by 5.1channel
Press SOUND FIELD.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound
field you want appears in the front panel display.
x Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to
front, center, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
All sound field
Sound field
Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. STD
STANDARD
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. MULTI
MULTI
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
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
C. ST. EX A*
C. ST. EX B*
C. ST. EX C*
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mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following 3
elements.
Note
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are canceled and the multi channel source is output
directly.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are not effective.
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual
surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Enjoying Digital Cinema
Sound
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
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
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.
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the
integrated mode which operates these
elements simultaneously.
Note
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise
in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound
coming directly from the surround speakers.
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio
EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any type
of movie.
Using only the front speaker
and subwoofer
x 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the
sound field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
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 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.
Enjoying the surround sound
by headphones
x HEADPHONE THEATER
This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.
About Cinema Studio EX
x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
completely bypass the sound field processing.
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Multi channel surround formats are downmixed
to two channels.
Enjoying Multiplex
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
To turn the surround effect off
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D.
STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front
panel display.
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex
broadcast signal.
Tip
• The system memorizes the last sound field selected
for each function mode.
Note
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.
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an
mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital.
AUDIO
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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Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
Various Functions for Playing Discs
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO
CD only)
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Press /m or M/ when the system is in
pause mode. To return to the normal playback
speed, press H. Each time you press /mor
M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
2
y 1
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)
y 1
2
Note
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations described.
Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)
(except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3,
and JPEG)
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
(step) to go to the next frame. Press
(step) to
go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
R/DVD-RW only). To return to normal
playback, press H.
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.
Playback direction
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD
only)
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)
Opposite direction
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD
only)
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)
With each press, playback speed becomes faster.
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(
)
)
1 2 2 7
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Scene,
etc.
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
3
Press
.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio 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.
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
T
1
Press
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press DISPLAY twice.)
DISPLAY. (When playing a
The Control Menu appears.
4
5
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to search
for.
2
Press X/x to select the search method.
The display will show different items
depending on the disc.
If you make a mistake
[TITLE], [TRACK], [SCENE]
[CHAPTER], [INDEX]
[TIME/TEXT]
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Press
.
Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
[TRACK]
[INDEX]
[ALBUM]
[FILE]
To search for a scene using the
time code (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-VR mode only)
1 In Step 2, select
[TIME/TEXT].
Example: when you select
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)
[CHAPTER]
is selected.
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.
2 Press
.
[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].
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Tip
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-
RW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by
Searching by Scene
(Picture Navigation)
pressing the number buttons and
.
Note
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and
find the desired scene quickly.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/
DVD+R using the time code.
1
2
3
Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.
The following display appears.
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)
• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO
only)
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only)
Press
.
The first scene of each title, chapter, or
track appears as follows.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
4
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,
or track, and press
Playback starts from the selected scene.
.
To return to normal play during
setting
Press O RETURN or
DISPLAY.
Note
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
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Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,
then press H.
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
(Multi-disc Resume)
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)
This system stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback
the next time you insert the same disc. If you
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,
the resume playback point for the first disc is
deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For
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.
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
Tip
“Resume” appears in the front panel
display.
If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play
is not available.
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,
then press H.
Note
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION +/–.
2
Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Note
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
when:
– you eject the disc.
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup
Display.
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION
+/–.
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs,
CDs, Super Audio CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA
DVDs, the system remembers the resume playback
point for the current disc.
• The resume point is cleared when:
– you select another disc.
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.
• This function may not work properly with some
discs.
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PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
0:00:00
T
Creating Your Own
Program
– –
1. TRACK
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
(Program Play)
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.
5
Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track [02].
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
press . The track number may be
displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD.
Note
• You can program the track on the current disc only.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY.
Selected track
The Control Menu appears.
0:15:30
T
PROGRAM
Press X/x to select
[PROGRAM], then press
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
.
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
0 2
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
6 (14)
2 : 5 0
CD
T
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
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.
3
Press X/x to select [SET t], then
press
.
Press H to start Program Play.
[TRACK] is displayed when you play a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.
Program Play starts.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
PROGRAM
0:00:00
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
To return to normal play
– –
– –
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
01
02
03
04
05
06
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To play
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3
and press
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
.
Tracks recorded
on a disc
Total time of the
programmed tracks
Menu is turned off.
4
Press c.
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).
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To change or cancel a program
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
2 Select the program number of the track you
want to change or cancel using X/x. If you
want to delete the track from the program,
press CLEAR.
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different
playing order.
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then
Note
press
.
• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3
playback.
To cancel all of the tracks in the
programmed order
• You can shuffle the track on the current disc only.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
then press
[SHUFFLE],
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
.
3 Press
.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
6 (14)
2 : 5 0
CD
T
OFF
OFF
TRACK
3
Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.
xWhen Program Play is activated
• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program
Play.
xWhen playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD
• [ON]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the current disc. When no album
is selected, the first album will play in
random order.
Note
• A track already played is also selected in
random order.
4
Press
.
Shuffle Play starts.
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To return to normal play
Playing Repeatedly
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
(Repeat Play)
To turn off the Control Menu
Press
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Note
You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a
disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album
repeatedly.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select
then press
[REPEAT],
.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
6 (14)
2 : 5 0
CD
T
OFF
OFF
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
TRACK
3
Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
The default setting is underlined.
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
VR
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on
the current disc. (When playing a DVD-
VR, [ONE DISC] repeats all of the titles
of the selected type.)
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on
the current disc.
• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
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x When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.
Using the DVD’s Menu
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on
the current disc.
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select the title you want using TOP MENU.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using MENU.
4
Press
.
The item is selected.
To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or
select [OFF] in Step 3.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
Note
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.
• When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which
contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and
their playing time are not the same, the audio sound
will not match the image.
Press
.
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE
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Note
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do
not appear when one audio stream is recorded on
the disc.
Changing the Sound
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3
audio)
When playing a DVD VIDEO 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.
The default setting is underlined.
• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound
• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
xWhen playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
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 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
language code. Refer to “Language Code
List” (page 98) to see which language the
code represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio
formats.
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].
• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs.
Checking the audio signal
format
(DVD only)
x When playing a DVD-VR
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc
are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio signal
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
shown below.
Example:
x When playing a DVD
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
• [2: MAIN]
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
• [2: SUB]
• [2: MAIN+SUB]
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LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/
DVD-RW
Surround (L/R)
:
3 / 2 .1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
1
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +
Center
LFE
LS
RS
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.
Currently playing
program format
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
Surround
(Monaural)
Front (L/R)
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
:
2 / 1
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL
2
Press X/x to select
PLAY LIST], then press
[ORIGINAL/
.
L
R
S
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.
Currently playing
program format
(
)
1
T
4 4
(
)
3
2 8
1 : 3 0 : 5 0
DVD-VR
About audio signals
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each
channel is output from a separate speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
• Surround (L)
• Surround (R)
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural
Surround audio signals.
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
.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
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Tip
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the
playing time is displayed.
ViewingInformationAbout
the Disc
Note
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.
• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will
appear in the front panel display instead.
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time in the front
panel display
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or
MP3 using the front panel display (page 100).
Checking the playing time and
remaining time
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
You can also check the DVD text and MP3
folder name/file name recorded on the disc.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...
t 1 t ...
Some displayed items may disappear after a few
seconds.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The following display appears.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or
DVD-R/DVD-RW
T
1:01:57
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
4 Remaining time of the current chapter
5 Disc name
Time information
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
6 Title and chapter
When playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), Super
Audio CD, or CD
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
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 **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD only.
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
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x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD
• T **:**
Bit rate*
T
17:30 128k
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
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
• T **:**
Album name
* Appears when:
Track name
Playing time of the current track
– playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs.
Note
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be
displayed.
Checking the date
information
(JPEG only)
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image data.
Checking the play information
of the disc
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD
text
Press
DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
(
(
)
1
1
8
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/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.
)
2 0
DATA CD JPEG
01/ 01/ 2006
Date information
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
Tip
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD
(MP3 audio) text
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].
MM: Month
DD: Day
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you
can display the name of the album/track, and the
audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of
the current audio) on your TV screen.
YYYY: Year
• Date information differs depending on the area.
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Changing the Angles
Displaying the Subtitles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the
viewing angle.
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.
Press ANGLE during playback.
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
Note
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle
language changes.
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.
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Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
Selecting a Playback Area
for a Super Audio CD
(A/V SYNC)
Selecting a playback area on
a 2 channel + Multi-channel
Super Audio CD
When the sound does not match the pictures on
the screen, you can adjust the delay between the
picture and sound.
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel
playback area and a multi-channel playback
area. You can select the playback area you want
to listen to.
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
The Control Menu appears.
1
2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
2
Press X/x to select
[A/V SYNC],
then press
.
The Control Menu appears.
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
Press X/x to select
2CH], then press
[MULTI/
.
(
(
)
)
1
1
T
1 2
2 8
DVD VIDEO
The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.
0 : 0 0 : 0 2
Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press
OFF
OFF
ON
.
• [MULTI]: plays the multi-channel
playback area.
• [2CH]: plays the 2 channel playback area.
“MULTI” lights up in the front panel
display when playing the multi-channel
playback area.
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press
.
The default setting is underlined.
• [OFF]: does not adjust.
• [ON]: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.
Note
• You cannot change the playback area during
playback.
The selected setting takes effect.
Selecting a playback layer
when playing a hybrid Super
Audio CD
Note
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not
be effective.
• Depending on the sound field, this function may not
be effective.
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer
and a CD layer. You can select the playback
layer you want to listen to.
Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in
stop mode.
Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a
CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a
CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel
display.
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Note
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a
playback area.
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the
HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface
out) jack.
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the system can
play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) 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 instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the
recording software (not supplied) for details on
the recording format.
About the Multi-Session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the system will also
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in
audio CD format or video CD format are
recorded in the first session, only the first
session will be played back.
Note
• The system may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.
MP3 audio track or JPEG
image file that the system can
play
The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
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• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD,
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.)
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Note
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 56), 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.
• The system will play any data with the
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The system does not conform to audio in
MP3PRO format.
Tip
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or
files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in
that order.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback.
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or
DATA DVD is as follows:
Note
• 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.
xStructure of disc contents
Tree 1
ROOT
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
Album
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The selected track starts playing. You can
turn the track list off by pressing MENU.
Pressing MENU again will display the
album list.
Playing DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs with MP3
Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files
To stop playback
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
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The system starts playing from the first
album.
To return to the previous display
2
Press MENU.
Press O RETURN.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
(
)
3
3 0
Selecting a JPEG image file or
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
1
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
J A Z Z
The system starts playing from the first
album.
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
2
Press MENU.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.
3
Press X/x to select an album.
x When selecting an album
Press H to start playing the selected
album.
(
)
3
3 0
x When selecting a track
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
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
3
Press X/x to select an album.
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
xWhen selecting an album
Press H to start playing the selected
album.
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E
A U T U M L E A V E S
A L L B L U E S
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...
xWhen selecting an image
Press X/x to select a track and press
.
Press PICTURE NAVI.
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Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
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
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 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.
To rotate a JPEG image
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise
by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press X once:
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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 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 and
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
Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
Note
The system starts playing from the first
album.
• 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.
2
3
Press x.
The system stops playback.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO
(MP3)] is selected.
Press
DISPLAY when the system is
in stop mode.
• 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.
The Control Menu appears.
4
Press X/x to select
(MP3, JPEG)], then press
[MODE
.
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
appear.
Specifying the slide show
duration
(JPEG only)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DATA CD MP3
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
AUTO
AUTO
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)
When you play JPEG image files using slide
show, you can specify the duration for slides to
appear on the screen.
1
2
Press
DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
5
6
Press X/x to select the setting you
want and press
.
Press X/x to select
[INTERVAL], then press
.
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.
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
3 ( 12)
1(
4)
DATA CD JPEG
10 / 29 / 2 004
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW1
SLOW2
• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG
image files as a slide show.
Press MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD or DATA DVD appears.
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Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from
left to right of the screen.
The default setting is underlined.
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6
to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million
pixels or more will lengthen the duration.)
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than
[NORMAL].
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from
the center of the screen.
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle
through the effects.
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the
previous image.
• [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than
[NORMAL].
• [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than
[SLOW1].
• [OFF]: Turns off this function.
4
Press
.
The selected setting takes effect.
4
Press
.
The selected setting takes effect.
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.
Selecting an effect for image
files in the slide show
(JPEG only)
When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slide show.
1
2
Press
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.
Press X/x to select [EFFECT],
then press
DISPLAY twice.
.
The options for [EFFECT] appear.
3 ( 12)
1(
4)
DATA CD JPEG
1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4
MODE1
MODE1
MODE2
MODE3
MODE4
MODE5
OFF
3
Press X/x to select the setting you
want.
The default setting is underlined.
• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
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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 operation details supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
Note
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
H.
Tip
• To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the system is stopped to select
a track, then press H or
. The system starts
continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such
as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice,
then press H.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Russian and Middle
Eastern models)
Tuner Functions
The AM tuning interval can be set to either
10 kHz or 9 kHz.
Presetting Radio Stations
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1on the system. While holding down
> (on the system), press "/1 on the system to
turn on the power. If you change the interval,
AM preset stations will be erased.
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
2
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3
4
Press MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?”
appears in the front panel display.
5
Press
.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
6
7
8
Press X/x to select the preset number
you want.
Press
.
The station is stored.
Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from Step 1.
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Naming preset stations
Listening to the Radio
You can enter a name for preset stations. These
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the
system’s front panel display when a station is
selected.
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.
1
2
3
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want.
The last received station is tuned in.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station.
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
3
4
Press MENU.
Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?”
appears in the front panel display.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or –. The automatic tuning stops automatically
when the system receives the radio station. To
stop the automatic tuning manually, press
TUNING + or –.
5
6
Press
.
Create a name by using the cursor
buttons.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be
input for a radio station name.
If you make a mistake
To listen to radio stations when
you know the frequencies
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select
the desired character.
To erase the character, press C/c
repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.
Use direct tuning in Step 2.
1 Press D.TUNING.
2 Press the number buttons to select the
frequency number you want to listen to.
3 Press
.
7
Press
.
“Complete!” appears in the front panel
display, and the station name is stored.
Tip
• If an FM program is noisy, press MENU, and select
“FM Mode?” by pressing X/x, then press . Press
X/x to select “MONO,” then press . There will be
no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. To
restore the stereo effect, select “STEREO.”
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas
(aerials).
Tip
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY
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Viewing the station name or
frequency in the front panel
display
Listening to the XM Radio
XM Radio is the satellite radio service with
millions of listeners across the U.S.
Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 160
digital radio channels offering music, news,
sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and
weather reports, with high quality digital sound.
When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or
“TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency
using the front panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as shown.
1 Station name*
XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold
separately. XM Connect and PlayTM antenna
required to receive XM service (sold
2 Frequency**
separately). Installation costs and other fees and
taxes, including a one-time activation fee may
apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All
fees and programming subject to change.
Channels with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is
available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-
800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to
Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com.
XM service only available in the 48 contiguous
United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-and-
Play are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
© 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
reserved.
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a
preset station.
**Returns to the original display when several seconds
has elapsed.
Activate XM Service:
Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the
Connect-and-Play antenna. Record the Radio ID
here for reference:ssssssss. (Note:
The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O,
S, or F.)
To check the ID of your antenna, See “Checking
Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online
at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-
800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will
need a major credit card.
XM will send a signal from the satellites to
activate the full channel lineup. Activation
normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak
busy periods, you may need to keep your system
on for up to an hour. When you can access the
full channel lineup on your system, you’re done.
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Receiving XM Radio
broadcasts
• Residents in Canada please see information about
XM Canada at the following webpage:
(http://www.xmradio.ca/).
Before tuning, make sure to turn the volume
down to minimum.
Connecting the XM Radio
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“XM” appears in the front panel
display.
Before operating the system, connect the XM
Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.
2
Press TUNING + or – to select a
channel.
For slow tuning, press TUNING + or –
briefly.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or –.
S
VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
AM
VIDEO
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
3
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT
FM
75
XM
COAXIAL
Selecting channels from a
category (Category Tuning)
XM Jack
You can select a channel from one category or
all the categories by changing the category
mode.
Note
• To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal,
move your antenna to various window locations
around your home to see where the best reception will
be received. Most XM customers place the antenna
in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.
1
Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to
select “ONE CAT.”
• ALL CAT : You can select a channel from
all the categories. The initial setting is
“ALL CAT.”
Checking the XM Radio ID
• ONE CAT : You can select a channel
from one category. “CAT” appears in the
front panel display, when you set to “ONE
CAT” mode.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“XM” appears in the front panel
display.
2
3
Press D.TUNING.
2
Press CATEGORY + or – to select the
category you want.
Press 0, and then
0.
to select channel
The category is selected and the channel
with the lowest number in the specified
category is selected.
4
Check the XM Radio ID in the front
panel display.
3
Press TUNING + or – to select the
channel.
Note
• When you select a channel in the “ONE CAT” mode,
the channel you selected may not be the one in the
category you want. This is because one channel may
belong to more than one category.
• If you press CATEGORY + or – in the “ALL CAT”
mode, the first channel of the next or previous
category is selected (Category Skip).
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Selecting channels by
inputting the channel number
directly (Direct Tuning)
Presetting XM Radio
channels
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“XM” appears in the front panel
display.
You can select the channels you want directly by
presetting them using the preset numbers.
You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.
2
3
Press D.TUNING.
Enter the channel number using the
number buttons.
Presetting channels
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“XM” appears in the front panel
display.
4
Press
.
The selected channel is tune in.
Note
2
Tune in the channel you want to preset.
• When you select channels by Direct Tuning, the
category mode is automatically set to “ALL CAT.”
For details on selecting channels, see
3
Press MENU.
Displaying the XM Radio
information in the front panel
display
“Memory?” appears in the front panel
display.
4
5
Press
.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Press PRESET +/– to select the preset
number you want.
Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in
the channel, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...
t 1 t ...
1 Channel name
2 Channel number
3 Category
4 Artist name/Feature
5 Song/Program title
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available,
and channel 1 is preset for all the preset
numbers when you purchase the unit.
6
7
Press
.
The channel is stored as the selected preset
number.
Repeat 2 to 6 to preset another
channel.
To change the preset number
Restart from Step 1.
Selecting the channel by
using the preset numbers
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“XM” appears in the front panel
display.
2
Press the number buttons to select the
preset number you want.
You can also select the number by pressing
the PRESET + or –.
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You can select a preset channel from 1 to
30.
Note
• The preset channel information will be updated
depending on the service provided by the XM
Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.
• When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel
MENU button is not available, and you cannot preset
XM Radio channels. The XM Radio ID disappears
when other than “channel 0” is selected.
XM Radio messages list
Message appears Explanation/Remedies
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not
connected or transmission is not
being received properly.
,Make sure that the antenna is
securely connected.
Try to disconnect the
antenna then reconnect, or
turn off the power then turn
back on.
UPDATING
NO SIGNAL
LOADING
The encryption code is being
updated.
,Wait until the encryption
code has been updated.
The signal strength is too weak.
,Adjust the antenna so that
the signal strength is as
strong as possible.
The audio channel or
information is being acquired.
,Wait until the audio channel
or information has been
acquired.
OFF AIR
The selected channel is off the
air.
,Make sure that you selected
the channel properly.
Try to select another
channel.
----
There is no characteristic
information such as an artist
name, song title or program title
available.
--
The preset number entered is
invalid number.
,Enter a number from 1 to 30.
CH ---
The selected channel is not
available.
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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
PANASONIC
PIONEER
816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835
828, 829
If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times
quickly.
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/VIDEO
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
GOLDSTAR/LG
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
503, 515, 517, 544, 568
533
TV VOL +/–*
TV CH +/–*
Adjust the TV volume.
Select the TV channel.
503, 514, 515, 517, 544, 557
521, 522
ITT/NOKIA
JVC
Number buttons* Select the TV channel.
516
* To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV
button flashes), press the TV button.
LOEWE
515
MAGNAVOX
503, 515, 517, 518, 544, 566
- is for selecting a channel number greater than
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then
2 and 5.)
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 527, 544, 566, 568
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
509, 553, 572
518, 557, 558
509, 525, 551
PIONEER
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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.
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function
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.
Preparing for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering
the code for the TV’s input source
connected to this system (see the table)
using the number buttons.
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 5
times quickly.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to
connect the system. For details, see the
instructions of your TV.
By pressing Number
TV’s input source
TV/VIDEO
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
SOUND
FIELD*
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By pressing Number
TV’s input source
Using the Sound Effect
MOVIE/
MUSIC*
HDMI 4
DYNAMIC HDMI 5
BASS*
Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
* Except for North American models.
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
Operating for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this
system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.
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 5 times
quickly.
* Functions as both TV CH + and FUNCTION +
button.
By pressing Number
Transmit time
TV CH +
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Note
• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function
may not work on some SONY TVs.)
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this
function may not work. Install the system near the
TV.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while the TV button is flashing.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while entering the code.
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Using the Sleep Timer
Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel Display
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time in 10 minutes
decrements.
The brightness of the front panel display can be
set to either of 2 levels.
1
2
Press AMP MENU.
Press SLEEP.
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”
appears in the front panel display, then
Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
press
or c.
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M
3
Press X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display.
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M
• DIMMER ON: The front panel display
becomes dark.
• DIMMER OFF: Bright.
To check the remaining time
4
5
Press
.
Press SLEEP once.
The setting is reflected.
To change the remaining time
Press AMP MENU.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
The AMP menu turns off.
To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears in the front panel display.
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4
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press
.
Advanced Settings and Adjustments
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL)
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for
the desired disc.
then press
.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
system will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
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.
xWhen you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Preventing playback of
specific discs [CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL]
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.
1
2
3
Insert the disc you want to lock.
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
Press
DISPLAY while the system is
[Custom parental control is set.] appears
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
.
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
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To play a disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental
Control is set.
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]
display appears.
3
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then
press
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
.
set. To play, enter your password
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.
ENTER
and press
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
The system is ready for playback.
PARENTAL CONTROL
.
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
Tip
• If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks
you for your password, then press
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
. The display
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press
.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Limiting playback for children
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
(DVD only)
xWhen you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]
function allows you to set a playback limitation
level.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER
.
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
.
.
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
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PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
4: PG13
USA
OFF
USA
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
5
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press
.
To turn off the Parental Control
function
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
USA
STANDARD:
1 Insert the disc and press H.
OTHERS
The display for entering your password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press
.
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
The system starts playback.
press
.
Tip
The area is selected.
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703”
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code in the table of
(page 98) 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 system and press H. When the display for
entering your password appears, enter your new
password.
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
Note
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
OFF
STANDARD:
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level.
8:
7: NC17
6:
5:
R
8
Press X/x to select the level you want,
then press
Parental Control setting is complete.
.
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Changing the password
Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY while the system is
The Control Menu appears.
(SPEAKER FORMATION)
2
Press X/x to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press
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 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
.
(
(
)
)
1
3
T
4 4
2 8
DVD VIDEO
0 : 0 3 : 0 4
SPEAKER FORMATION
SPEAKER FORMATION
AUTO CALIBRATION
If you make a mistake entering
your password
Press C before you press
correct number.
and input the
Press X/x to select [SPEAKER
FORMATION], then press
.
The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.
SPEAKER FORMATION
STANDARD(WIRELESS)
5
Press C/c to select a setting.
• [STANDARD (WIRELESS)]: when
installing the front and center speakers,
connecting the system with the speaker
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cords and surround speakers using the
wireless system.
• [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the
speakers in front of the listening position.
• [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.
Connect the surround speakers to the
system.
• [NO SURROUND]: when installing the
center and front speakers.
• [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the
front speakers.
You can also install the speakers as below.
Connect the speakers* (impedance 3.0
ohms - not supplied) by the supplied
speaker cords (OPTION, 15 m/50 ft. × 2) to
the system.
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Note
• Speaker sound in the other room is the same as
that of the front and surround speakers.
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
• [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when
installing all the speakers and connecting
the system by the speaker cords.
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
can set the appropriate surround sound
automatically.
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.
1
Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
6
7
Press
.
The selected setting takes effect.
2
Press
DISPLAY when the system is
Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then
press
in stop mode.
.
The Control Menu appears.
• [YES]: continue with [AUTO
CALIBRATION], see Step 5 of
3
4
Press X/x to select
FORMATION], then press
[SPEAKER
.
• [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
(
(
)
)
1
3
T
4 4
2 8
DVD VIDEO
0 : 0 3 : 0 4
SPEAKER FORMATION
SPEAKER FORMATION
SPEAKER FORMATION
AUTO CALIBRATION
Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?
YES
NO
Press X/x to select [AUTO
CALIBRATION], then press
.
Note
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]
appear.
• 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].
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
• 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.
YES
NO
• When you change the [SIZE] 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)].
Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL
MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at
the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not
supplied). The front of each speaker should
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• If an error message appears, follow the message,
then select [YES].
face the calibration mic, and there should be
no obstruction between the speakers and the
calibration mic. Be quiet during the
measurement.
An error message appears when:
– the headphones are connected.
– the calibration mic is not connected.
– front speakers are not correctly connected.
– surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
– front and surround speakers are not correctly
connected.
– subwoofer is not connected.
A.CAL MIC
6
Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO],
Calibration mic
then press
.
xThe measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
[YES]. The result is implemented.
Measurement complete.
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
16ft 4.8m 0.0dB
16ft 4.8m 0.0dB
16ft 4.8m + 1.0dB
16ft 4.8m + 4.0dB
CENTER
:
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
10ft 3.0m
10ft 3.0m
-
2.0dB
2.0dB
-
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
YES.
YES
NO
xThe measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to
retry.
Measurement failure.
Check speaker connection.
Retry?
5
Press X/x to select [YES], then press
.
YES
NO
Calibration starts.
Measuring. Please wait a moment.
Tip
• You can check the distance between the listening
Note
• While the Auto Calibration function works:
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button.
Note
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (about 1
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During
the measurement, test signals are output from
the speakers.
– 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.
• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect
measurements.
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Selected item
Using the Setup Display
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound.
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
FULL
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see
Setup items
Displayed items differ depending on the country
model.
5
6
Select an item using X/x, then press
Note
.
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
described may work.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
1
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
SCREEN SETUP
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
Options
The options for [SETUP] appear.
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
:
:
Select a setting using X/x, then press
.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
ON
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:
3
4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
JACKET PICTURE
FULL
.
The Setup Display appears.
Selected setting
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
Press X/x to select the setup item from
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then
press
.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]
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To reset all of the [SETUP]
settings
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press
.
2 Select [YES] using X/x.
You can also quit the process and return to
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
3 Press
.
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a
few seconds to complete.
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Note
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on
the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
(page 21), press
CLEAR.
, to return to normal screen, press
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track.
Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
number buttons.
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
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[4:3 LETTER BOX]
[4:3 PAN SCAN]
Settings for the Display
[SCREEN SETUP]
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
[16:9]
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
16:9
HDMI RESOLUTION:
AUTO
YCBC
R/RGB (HDMI):
YCBCR
Note
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
ON
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
BLACK LEVEL:
OFF
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
Selects the type of video signals output from the
HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia
interface out) jack. When you select [AUTO]
(default), the system outputs video signals of the
highest resolution acceptable for your TV.
If the picture is not clear, natural or to your
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer
also to the instruction manual supplied with the
TV/projector, etc.
x [TV TYPE]
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
The default setting varies, depending on the
country model.
[4:3 LETTER
BOX]
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
[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.
[AUTO]
Normally, select this.
[1920 × 1080i*]
[1280 × 720p*]
[720 × 480p*]
Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.
Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.
Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**
[16:9]
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
* i: interlace, p: progressive
**Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may
appear.
Note
• Even when a setting other than [AUTO] is selected
and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution,
the system automatically adjusts the video signals
that are suitable for the TV.
• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights
up, images from the S VIDEO OUT jack is enlarged
vertically. (Except when [720 × 480p] is selected.)
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from
HDMI OUT jack.
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[OFF]
Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes
too white.
[YCBCR]
[RGB]
Outputs YCBCR signals.
Outputs RGB signals.
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
You cannot select this and the setting is not
effective when the system outputs progressive
signal.
Note
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set
[YCBCR] to [RGB].
• 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[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 Super Audio CD, CD,
DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for more
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help
prevent your display device from becoming
[OFF]
[ON]
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Raise the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes
too black.
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,
button) to cancel the screen saver.
H
x [4:3 OUTPUT]
This setting is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]
(page 80). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect
ratio on your progressive format 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.
[ON]
Turns on the screen saver.
Turns off the screen saver.
[OFF]
x[BACKGROUND]
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super
Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or
DATA DVD
.
Note
• This setting is effective only when “P AUTO
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using
[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.
[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.
[GRAPHICS]
A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
[BLUE]
The background color is blue.
The background color is black.
[BLACK]
x[BLACK LEVEL]
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
[ON]
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
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x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off.
Custom Settings
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.
[ON]
Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to 40 discs.
[OFF]
Does not store the resume settings
in memory. Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the
current disc in the system.
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
The default settings are underlined.
x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO
OFF
ON
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
AUDIO DRC:
OFF
OFF
AUDIO (HDMI):
[OFF]
No compression of dynamic
range.
[STANDARD]
Reproduces the sound track with
the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
[MAX]
Compresses dynamic range fully.
[AUTO]
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
Selects the type of audio signal output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[FRAME]
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
[OFF]
The sound is not output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
[AUTO]
Outputs audio signals that is
matched to the requested audio
stream from the connected TV.
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.
[PCM]
Converts Dolby Digital, DTS
(digital theater system), or 96
kHz/24 bit PCM (pulse code
modulation) signals to 48 kHz/ 16
bit PCM (pulse code modulation).
[OFF]
No priority given.
Priority given.
[AUTO]
Note
• A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you
connect the system to a TV that is not compatible
with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS (digital theater system)
signals and [AUTO] is selected. In this case, select
[PCM].
Note
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
the disc, this function may not work.)
• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI
cord and [AUTO] or [PCM] 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.
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG
audio tracks in this order.
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Note
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
• When you change the [SIZE] 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)].
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
for the size of the speakers you have connected
and their distance from your listening position.
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the
balance of the speakers to the same level.
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 21), the settings is automatically
displayed.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
The default settings are underlined.
Note
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the system.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE(FRONT):
DISTANCE(SURROUND):
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
0.0 - 7.0 m2)
0 - 23 ft
/
OFF
YES
YES
YES
YES
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:
To return to the default setting
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the [SIZE] setting does not return to the
default setting.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
x[SIZE]
[L/R]
3.0 m/10 ft
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from
0.0 to 7.0 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).
If you do not connect center or surround
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND].
Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is
fixed, you cannot change them.
1)
[CENTER]
3.0 m/10 ft
(appears when you
set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the [SIZE]
setting.)
Center speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from
0.0 to 7.0 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).
1)
[FRONT]
[YES]
[CENTER]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center
speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER]
3.0 m/10 ft
Subwoofer distance from the
listening position can be set in
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from
0.0 to 7.0 meters2) (0 to 23 ft).
1)
[SURROUND]
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no
surround speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER]
default settings are changed.
[YES]
2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
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x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
[CENTER]
0.0 dB
(appears when you
set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the [SIZE]
setting.)
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
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 21), the settings is automatically
displayed.
[SUBWOOFER]
0.0 dB
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
[L/R]
0.0 dB
(appears when
you set
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
[SURROUND] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
Press VOLUME +/– on the system, or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote.
[L/R]
Surround speaker distance from
the listening position can be set in
0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from
0.0 to 7.0 meters** (0 to 23 ft).
x [TEST TONE]
3.0 m/10 ft*
(appears when you
set [SURROUND]
to [YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL
(SURROUND)].
[OFF]
[ON]
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
default settings are changed.
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.
**0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
Note
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]
setting may not be effective.
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the
Adjusting the speaker level by
using the test tone
recommended range,
being the number).
recommended distance.
/
** m is displayed (**
indicates over the
indicates below.
1
2
3
Press
in stop mode.
DISPLAY when the system is
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]
The Control Menu appears.
You can vary the level of front speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
Press X/x to select
then press
[SETUP],
.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
[L/R]
0.0 dB
Set this between –15.0 dB and
+10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press
.
The Setup Display appears.
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4
Press X/x repeatedly to select
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press
c.
or
Returning to the Default
Settings
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press or c.
You can return the system parameters, such as
preset stations, to the default settings.
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],
then press
.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
A
"/1
x
7
From your listening position, adjust the
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
The test tone is emitted from only the
speaker which you are adjusting.
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.
Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at
the same time.
8
Press
when you have finished
making adjustments.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the default settings are returned.
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],
then press
.
10
.
Note
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack.
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On your TV’s color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the speakers farther away from the set.
Additional Information
Precautions
On placement
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug
and do not block the ventilation holes.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select
• Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
“DVD.”
2 Make sure that all discs are removed from
the system.
On operation
3 Press x and . simultaneously.
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel
display after “STANDBY.”
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens
cleaner
• Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc
or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may
cause apparatus to malfunction.
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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
amplifier, have a Sony dealer check the entire
system together (system, IR transmitter, and
surround speaker (L)).
• 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
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER”
appears alternately in the front panel display.
Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the
following items after “STANDBY” disappears.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the
system?
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the
problem cannot be found even after checking all the
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
The POWER/ON LINE indicator does not turn
on.
• The + and – speaker cords are short-circuited. In
this case, disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead) of the surround amplifier from the wall
outlet (mains), reconnect, and then 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 video connecting cords are not connected
securely.
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The system is not connected to the correct TV
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures from the 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
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:
• 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
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or
projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
from the TV set.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The system is connected to an input device that is
not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content
protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel
• 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.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is
placed near the speakers.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,
changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in
[SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem
Sound
Connect the TV and the system 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 [HDMI
RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP],
and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the
picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and
try other options.
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.
• You have selected “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or
“PROGRESSIVE VIDEO” using the
PROGRESSIVE 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 system and then select
“NORMAL (INTERLACE)” so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack
does not conform to the audio signal format, in
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM
• If the signal from the S VIDEO OUT jack is
distorted, change the [HDMI RESOLUTION]
setting in [SCREEN SETUP] to [720 × 480p]*.
* Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may
appear.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to
[AUTO] or [PCM] (page 82).
• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio
signals).
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD programs
could affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your system
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super
Audio CD sound.
• 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.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
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• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place
exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as
an incandescent lamp.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
• Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
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
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
Operation
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 sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO
• Make sure the system is connected properly.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the front panel display.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
The remote does not function.
• There are obstacles between the remote and the
system.
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
• The distance between the remote and the system is
too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the system.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
The POWER/ON LINE indicator momentarily
turns red.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center
speaker may be less noticeable.
• The indicator momentarily turns red. This is not a
malfunction.
The POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red.
• Move the wireless system away from any other
nearby wireless system(s).
• Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
• Wireless setting of the surround speaker is not
The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The region code on the DVD does not match the
system.
• The plasma display may interfere with
transmission, in which case, adjust the position of
the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
• Moisture has condensed inside the system and
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc
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and leave the system turned on for about half an
hour.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before
playing a disc.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
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 DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that came with the disc.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then
on.
Messages do not appear on the screen in the
language you want.
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 79).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the
Internet WEB site.
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
sound track.
• It does not fit the screen (those images are
reduced).
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then
on.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file
starts playing simultaneously.
• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The titles of album/track/file name are not
displayed correctly.
• The system can only display numbers and letters
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as
[*].
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to
play is broken.
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has
been selected.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
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• The JPEG image file format does not conform to
DCF.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
display)
The system does not work normally.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after
several minutes.
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. In this
case, check the following table.
C:13:50
First 3
Cause and/or corrective action
characters of
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
C 31
The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
(xx is a number)
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
When displaying the version
number on the screen
When you turn on the system, the version
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
appear on the screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
normal system operation will not be possible.
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
again to operate.
VER.X.XX
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Phones
Accepts low-and high-
impedance headphones.
Specifications
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD:
λ = 650 nm)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
for the US model
POWER OUTPUT AND
(CD: λ = 790 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
(FTC Output Power):
FL/FR/SL/SR: 84 W/ch
Signal format system
NTSC
3 ohms at 160 - 20,000 Hz,
0.7 % THD
SW: 162 W 1.5 ohms at 25
- 160 Hz, 0.7 % THD
C: 84W 3 ohms at 500 -
20,000 Hz, 0.7% THD
Tuner section
System
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
Amplifier section
US models:
Antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Surround mode (reference)RMS output power, 10 %
THD
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
AM tuner section
Tuning range
10.7 MHz
Front: 143 W + 143 W
(with SS-TS55)
Center*: 143 W
(with SS-CT52)
Surround*: 143 W + 143
W** (3 ohms)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
450 kHz
Antenna (aerial)
Subwoofer*: 285 W
(with SS-WS53)
Intermediate frequency
Video section
Other models:
Stereo mode (rated)
108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at
1 kHz, 1 % THD)
Outputs
VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S VIDEO:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %
THD
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
Front: 143 W + 143 W
(with SS-TS55)
Center*: 143 W
(with SS-CT52)
Surround*: 143 W + 143
W** (3 ohms)
HDMI OUT: Type A (19
pin)
Subwoofer*: 285 W
(with SS-WS53)
Inputs
TV/VCR1: 1 Vp-p
75 ohms
TV/VCR2: 1 Vp-p
75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
** When connecting the surround speakers to the system
by the speaker cords.
Inputs (Analog)
Speakers
Front/Surround
Speaker system
TV/VCR 1, TV/VCR 2 (AUDIO IN)
Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
AUDIO IN
Sensitivity: 250/125 mV
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
Inputs (Digital)
TV/VCR1 (COAXIAL IN)/TV/VCR2 (OPTICAL IN)
impedance: 75 ohms/–
Speaker unit
Woofer: 70 × 100 mm
(2 /8 × 4 inches) cone type
7
Outputs (Analog)
Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch)
dia. balanced dome type
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Rated impedance
3.0 ohms
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %
Dimensions (approx.)
92 × 593 × 80 mm
(3 /8 × 23 /8 × 3 /4 inches)
(w/h/d)
THD
5
3
1
140 W + 140 W
(with SS-TS55,
SS-TS56W)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
50 W
280 × 1,200 × 280 mm
1
1
1
(11 /8 × 47 /4 × 11 /8
inches) (w/h/d) with stand
(long)
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
280 × 60 × 280 mm
1
3
1
280 × 715 × 280 mm
(11 /8 × 2 /8 × 11 /8
inches) (w/h/d)
1
1
1
(11 /8 × 28 /4 × 11 /8
inches) (w/h/d) with stand
(short)
Mass (approx.)
1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)
Mass (approx.)
1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)
4.0 kg (8 lb 14 oz) with
stand (long)
3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz) with
stand (short)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Unpacking
• Speakers (5)
• Subwoofer (1)
Center
Speaker system
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Speaker cords (5 m × 5, 3 m × 1)
(16.5 ft. × 5, 9.8 ft. × 1)
• Speaker cords (OPTION) (15 m × 2) (50 ft. × 2) *
• Video Cord (1)
Closed, magnetically
shielded
30 × 80 mm (1 /16 × 3 /4
inches) dia. cone type
3.0 ohms
3
1
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
380 × 47 × 61 mm
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Calibration mic (1)
7
1
(15 × 1 /8 × 2 /2 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)
• Foot pads (1 set)
Subwoofer
Speaker system
• Posts (long × 4, short × 4)
• Bases (4)
Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded
200 mm (7 /8 inches) dia.
7
• Pedestal (4)
Speaker unit
• Screws with washer (short) (8)
• Screws with washer (long) (24)
• Surround amplifier (1)
• Speaker base (1)
cone type
1.5 ohms
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
170 × 396 × 442 mm
3
5
1
(6 /4 × 15 /8 × 17 /2
inches) (w/h/d)
• Spacers (8)
Mass (approx.)
8.1 kg (17 lb 14 oz)
• Guide pins (4)
General
• Screws (8)
Power requirements
Power consumption
120 V AC, 60 Hz
On: 170 W
• IR transmitter (1)**
• IR receiver cord (1)**
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode)
445 × 71 × 400 mm
(17 /8 × 2 /8 × 15 /4
inches) (w/h/d) incl.
projecting parts
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)
* Use for connecting the surround speakers to the
system by the speaker cords.
**The IR receiver cord and IR transmitter are for this
system only. You cannot use a commercially
available extension cord.
Dimensions (approx.)
5
7
3
Mass (approx.)
6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz)
Surround amplifier (TA-WR4)
POWER OUTPUT AND
TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
(FTC Output Power):
SL/SR: 84 W/ch 3 ohms at
160 - 20,000 Hz,
0.7 % THD
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Glossary
Digital transmission (Digital
infrared Audio Transmission)
Analog
transmission
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is
composed of several chapters.
L
R
[MHz]
6
2
3
4
5
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts
the speaker settings to your listening
Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio
transmission
Dolby Digital
environment in a short period of time.
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.
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master
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.
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
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 soundfield
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
(International Electronic Committee) and
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association) for hi-fi
audio transmission applications. (See Fig. 1)
x Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
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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.
mode allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.
DVD+RW
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
File
DTS
A JPEG image 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.
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio. The good
channel separation is realized due to the all
channel data being recorded discretely and
processed in digitally.
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.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as
a CD.
HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection. The
HDMI connection carries standard to high
definition video signals and multi-channel audio
signals to AV components such as HDMI
equipped TVs, in digital form without
degradation. Since the video signals are
compatible with the current DVI (digital visual
interface) format, HDMI jacks can be connected
to DVI (digital visual interface) jacks by way of
an HDMI -DVI (digital visual interface)
converter cord. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital
contents protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding technology
for digital video signals.
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.
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.
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -
alternately between the even numbered scanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
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)
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Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm
The Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm is
made of a light weight and highly rigid
composite material that consists of Mica flake
and synthetic fiber.
It is constructed with layers of Mica flake. This
construction realizes diaphragm with low
density and high rigidity at the same time.
In this system, a Mica-reinforced-cellular-
diaphragm is used for the subwoofer.
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still apply.
ALL
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
Super Audio CD
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
disc standard where music is recorded in the
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
(conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM
format). The DSD format, using a sampling
frequency 64 times higher than that of a
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
dynamic range across the audible frequency
range, and so provides music reproduction
extremely faithful to the original sound.
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.
x Types of Super Audio CDs
There are two types of discs, depending on the
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
combination.
Playback Control (PBC)
• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density
signal layer for Super Audio CD
• CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a
conventional CD player
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.
Single layer disc
(a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
format.
Super Audio CD
layer
2)
Hybrid disc
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)
3)
CD layer
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
Super Audio CD
layer
3)
A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2
channel area or the multi-channel area.
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• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel
stereo tracks are recorded
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-
channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
recorded
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
4)
2 channel area
4)
Super Audio CD
layer
Multi channel area
1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD
player.
2)Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary
to turn the disc over.
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, Super Audio CD, or MP3. An
album is composed of several tracks (MP3
only).
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while sounds we can hear are not
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
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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
E
(remote sensor) (9)
Rear panel
TV/VCR2
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
DIGITAL IN
R
AUDIO IN
L
VIDEO IN
Y
Y
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
OPTICAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
(DVD ONLY)
S
VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
COAXIAL
AM
TV/VCR1
VIDEO
P
B/CB
P
R/CR
R
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
TV/VCR2
L
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT
FM
75
FRONT
R
FRONT
L
CENTER
WOOFER
SUR
R
SUR
L
XM
COAXIAL
SPEAKER
DIR-T1
F MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) jacks
B TV/VCR 2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack
C TV/VCR 1 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack
D TV/VCR 1 (AUDIO IN R/L, VIDEO IN)
jacks (31)
K TV/VCR 2 (AUDIO IN R/L, VIDEO IN)
E TV/VCR 1 (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)
jacks (31)
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Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
A Lights up when the sleep timer is set.
J Lights up when the music or movie
mode is selected. (36)
B Current surround format (Except for
K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER
JPEG and Super Audio CD)
FORMATION]. (74)
C Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is
L Displays system’s status such as
chapter, title, or track number, time
information, radio frequency, playing
status, sound field, etc.
selected. (69)
D Lights up when the one category mode
is selected. (64)
M Lights up when the system outputs
progressive signals (DVD function
only). (29)
E Playing status (DVD function only)
F Lights up when Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS) is activated. (37)
N Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
correctly connected to HDCP (high-
bandwidth digital content protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(digital visual interface) input. (27)
G Lights up when the time information of
a title or chapter appears in the front
panel display. (DVD only) (50)
H Lights up when a station is received.
(Radio only) (62)
O Lights up when Super Audio CD/CD is
I Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only)
loaded.
P Lights up during MULTI channel
playback. (Super Audio CD only) (53)
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
DISPLAY
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
DISPLAY
, Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu display
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
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1)
Currently playing title number
2)
Currently playing chapter number
1)
Total number of titles
Playback status
(N Playback,
X Pause,
2)
Total number of chapters
Control Menu items
x Stop, etc.)
(
)
)
1 2 2 7
Type of disc being
played
(
1 8 3 4
DVD VIDEO
3)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
4)
Playing time
Selected item
OFF
OFF
DISC
Current setting
Options
TITLE
CHAPTER
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
REPEAT
ENTER
DISPLAY
Quit:
Operation message
1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs,
album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
2)Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image 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
2 for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
4)Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press
DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
Displays the index and selects the index to be played.
Selects the track to be played.
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited
[PLAY LIST].
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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.
Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically.
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 44)
Selects the track to play in the order you want.
Plays the track in random order.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album
repeatedly.
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
[QUICK] Setup (page 21)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
Selects the album to be played.
[FILE] (page 41)
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 58)
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 58)
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.
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item except [OFF]
t
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights
up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The [MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in green when
you select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.
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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
PAUSE
AUTO
MODE
FRAME
MENU*
TRACK
SELECTION AUTO
OFF
AUDIO*
SUBTITLE*
MULTI-DISC
RESUME
ON
OFF
AUDIO DRC
OFF
STANDARD
MAX
AUDIO
(HDMI)
OFF
AUTO
PCM
SCREEN SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
16:9
4:3 LETTER
BOX
TV TYPE
SIZE
FRONT
CENTER
YES
YES
NONE
SURROUND YES
NONE
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
HDMI
1920 × 1080i
1280 × 720p
720 × 480p
RESOLUTION
SUBWOOFER YES
DISTANCE
(FRONT)
L
0 ft – 23 ft
0.0 m – 6.9 m
YCBCR
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)
0 ft – 23 ft
0.0 m – 6.9 m
R
RGB
0 ft – 23 ft
ON
OFF
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
CENTER
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
0.0 m – 6.9 m
0 ft – 23 ft
0.0 m – 6.9 m
SUBWOOFER
0 ft – 23 ft
0.0 m – 6.9 m
DISTANCE
(SURROUND)
L
BLACK
ON
0 ft – 23 ft
0.0 m – 6.9 m
R
BLACK LEVEL
OFF
OFF
ON
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
L
R
LEVEL
(FRONT)
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT
OUT)
CENTER
SUBWOOFER
FULL
NORMAL
4:3 OUTPUT
L
R
LEVEL
(SURROUND)
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
–15.0 dB – +10.0 dB
OFF
ON
TEST TONE
* Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
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AMP Menu List
You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
AMP menu
DIMMER
DIMMER ON
DIMMER OFF
DEMO
DEMO ON
DEMO OFF
ATTENUATE*
SL SR REV
ATT ON
ATT OFF
REV ON
REV OFF
* “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.
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Index
Digital Direct Twin Drive
Digital Infrared Audio
Numerics
J
L
Listening to other components
A
Locating a specific point by
watching the TV screen 40
M
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E
B
F
BLACK LEVEL
N
C
O
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
H
HDMI
P
CUSTOM PARENTAL
I
D
Installing the speakers and the
Q
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W
X
S
T
U
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Remote control
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A – O
P – Z
REPLAY/
71)
/
e; wh (40)
1)The ENTER button is the same
71)
function as the
button.
2)The H, number 5, AUDIO, and
FUNCTION + (TV CH +)
buttons have tactile dots. Use
the tactile dots as references
when operating the system.
3)After pressing the TV button w;,
you can control the menu on a
Sony TV. On the menu screen,
the
DISPLAY button ea
doubles as the MENU button,
and the AMP MENU button 7
double as the TOOLS button.
Note that depending on the
component, you may not be able
to use some or all of the buttons.
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