Sony Home Theater System DX250 User Manual

2-635-101-13(1)  
DVD Home Theatre  
System  
Operating Instructions  
DAV-DX170/DX250  
©2005 Sony Corporation  
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• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
Welcome!  
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.  
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home  
Theatre System. Before operating this system,  
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it  
for future reference.  
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD  
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the  
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you  
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about  
30 minutes before operating the unit.  
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Table of Contents  
This System Can Play the Following  
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All  
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord  
Step 6: Turning off  
Using Various Additional  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL  
CONTROL)  
Controlling the TV with the Supplied  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Enjoying the Sound of Other  
Changing the Brightness of the Front  
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions  
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG  
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio  
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a  
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture  
Searching for a Particular Point on  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/  
Setting the Display or Sound Track  
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About This Manual  
This System Can Play the  
Following Discs  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the remote. You can also use the  
controls on the system if they have the same or  
similar names as those on the remote.  
• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-  
DX170 and DAV-DX250. DAV-DX170 is the  
model used for illustration purposes only. Any  
difference in operation is clearly indicated in  
the text, for example, “DAV-DX170 only.”  
• The Control Menu items may be different  
depending on the area.  
Format of  
Disc logo  
discs  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD-RW  
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for  
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.  
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for  
North American models.  
VIDEO CD  
Audio CD  
• The following symbols are used in this  
manual.  
CD-R/CD-RW  
(audio data)  
(MP3 files)  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in  
video mode, and DVD+Rs/  
DVD+RWs  
(JPEG files)  
Functions available for DVD-RWs  
in VR (Video Recording) mode  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or  
Super VCD format)  
The “DVD VIDEO” logo and “DVD-RW” logo are  
trademarks.  
Note about CDs  
Functions available for music CDs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format  
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
Functions available for DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
containing MP3* audio tracks and  
JPEG image files)  
– audio CD format  
– video CD format  
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of  
format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/  
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet  
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio  
data.  
Example of discs that the  
system cannot play  
The system cannot play the following discs:  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those  
recorded in the formats listed on page 6  
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  
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• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD Audios  
• Super Audio CD  
• DVD-RAMs  
Note on PBC (Playback  
Control) (VIDEO CDs)  
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of  
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds  
of playback depending on the disc type.  
Also, the system cannot play the following  
discs:  
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code  
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
Disc type  
You can  
VIDEO CDs  
without PBC  
functions  
Enjoy video playback (moving  
pictures) as well as music.  
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.  
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape  
or a sticker still left on it.  
(Ver. 1.1 discs)  
VIDEO CDs  
with PBC  
functions  
(Ver. 2.0 discs) addition to the video playback  
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.  
Play interactive software using  
menu screens displayed on the  
TV screen (PBC Playback), in  
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/  
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW  
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/  
DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system  
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the  
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software.  
Moreover, you can play high-  
resolution still pictures, if they  
are included on the disc.  
About Multi Session CD  
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly  
finalized. For more information, see the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when  
a JPEG image file is contained in the first  
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files  
recorded in later sessions can also be played  
back.  
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format  
cannot be played.  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to play back discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies are marketed by some record  
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,  
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard  
and may not be playable by this product.  
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format  
or video CD format are recorded in the first  
session, only the first session will be played  
back.  
Note on DualDisc  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates  
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio  
material on the other side.  
Region code  
Your system has a region code printed on the  
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled  
with the same region code.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback  
on this product is not guaranteed.  
ALL  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
system.  
will also play on this  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message [Playback prohibited by area  
limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.  
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Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code  
indication may be given even though playing the  
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.  
Note on playback operations  
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs  
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO  
CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the  
software producers designed, some playback  
features may not be available. Also, refer to the  
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO  
CDs.  
Copyrights  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this  
copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
1
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital  
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix  
2
surround decoder and the DTS* Digital  
Surround System.  
*1Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
*2Manufactured under license from Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks  
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Guide to the Control Menu Display  
DISPLAY  
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press  
repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:  
DISPLAY  
, Control Menu display 1  
m
Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only)  
m
Control Menu display off  
Control Menu display  
The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details  
about each item, see the pages in parentheses.  
continued  
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.  
1
Currently playing title number*  
2
Currently playing chapter number*  
1
Total number of titles*  
Playback status  
(N Playback, X  
Pause,  
2
Total number of chapters*  
Control Menu items  
x Stop, etc.)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
Type of disc being  
played*  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
3
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
4
Playing time*  
Selected item  
OFF  
OFF  
DISC  
Current setting  
Options  
TITLE  
CHAPTER  
Function name of  
selected Control  
Menu item  
REPEAT  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
Quit:  
Operation message  
*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for  
DATA CDs.  
*2Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA  
CDs.  
*3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu  
2 for DATA CDs.  
*4Displays the date for JPEG files.  
To turn off the display  
Press  
DISPLAY.  
List of Control Menu items  
Item  
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type  
[TITLE] (page 46)/[SCENE] (page 46)/[TRACK] (page 46)  
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.  
Selects the chapter or index to be played.  
[TRACK] (page 46)  
Selects the track to be played.  
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 37)  
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY  
LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 47)  
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.  
Input the time code for picture and music searching.  
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.  
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[PROGRAM] (page 33)  
Selects the track to play in the order you want.  
[SHUFFLE] (page 34)  
Plays the track in random order.  
[REPEAT] (page 35)  
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album  
repeatedly.  
[A/V SYNC] (page 44)  
Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.  
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 59)  
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.  
[SETUP] (page 70)  
[QUICK] Setup (page 28)  
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of  
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.  
[CUSTOM] Setup  
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.  
[RESET]  
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.  
[ALBUM] (page 46)  
Selects the album to be played.  
Selects the JPEG image file to be played.  
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.  
[INTERVAL] (page 43)  
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 42)  
Selects the data type; MP3 audio track ([AUDIO]), JPEG image file ([IMAGE]) or both  
([AUTO]) to be played when playing a DATA CD.  
Tip  
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up  
in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).  
when you select any item except [OFF]  
t
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Inserting Batteries into  
the Remote  
Getting Started  
Unpacking  
You can control the system using the supplied  
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to  
the markings inside the compartment. When  
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the system.  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Speakers (5)  
• Subwoofer (1)  
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
• Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2)  
(16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2)  
• Video Cord (1)  
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
• Foot pads*  
• Operating Instructions  
• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)  
* To prevent speaker vibration or movement while  
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom  
face of the speakers.  
Note  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from  
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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Hookup Overview  
Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.  
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this  
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such  
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.  
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup  
Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the  
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on  
Required cords  
Speaker cords  
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be  
connected.  
Gray  
(+)  
(+)  
(–)  
(–)  
Color tube  
Black  
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Connecting the speakers  
DAV-DX170  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
Color label  
Color label  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Subwoofer  
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DAV-DX250  
Front speaker (L)  
Front speaker (R)  
Bottom of the front  
speaker  
Bottom of the front  
speaker  
Center speaker  
Color label  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
R
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
Surround speaker (L)  
Surround speaker (R)  
Subwoofer  
Note  
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.  
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• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:  
– Extremely hot or cold  
– Dusty or dirty  
– Very humid  
– Subject to vibrations  
– Subject to direct sunlight  
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on  
a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.  
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.  
To connect the speaker cords  
Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the  
speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.  
Note  
• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.  
Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these  
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch  
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.  
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord  
Stripped speaker cord is  
touching another speaker  
terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each  
other due to excessive removal of  
insulation.  
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After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to  
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 76.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker  
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this  
happens, check the speaker connection again.  
Note  
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords  
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.  
Installing the speakers on the wall  
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.  
See the illustrations below.  
Hole on the back of  
5
4.6 mm  
4 mm ( / inch)  
32  
the speaker  
3
( / inch)  
16  
25 mm (1 inch)  
10 mm  
13  
(
/
inch)  
32  
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.  
The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).  
5 to 7 mm  
7
9
( / to  
/
inch)  
32  
32  
3
Hang the speakers on the screws.  
Hole on the back of  
the speaker  
4.6 mm  
3
( / inch)  
16  
10 mm  
13  
(
/
inch)  
32  
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Note  
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach  
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where  
reinforcement is applied.  
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.  
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or  
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.  
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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup  
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Note  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.  
Tip  
• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.  
A
B
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below.  
System  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
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Step 3: TV Hookup  
First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.  
With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system  
speakers.  
Connecting the video cords  
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.  
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order  
from A (standard) to C (component).  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
R
P
B  
P
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAL  
FM
MONITOR UT  
SPEAKER  
To  
S VIDEO  
To VIDEO  
A
B
C
S
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
TV  
TV with S VIDEO IN jack  
TV with COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks  
A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jacks  
Connect the video cord.  
Yellow  
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack  
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your  
TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the  
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.  
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C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks  
Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/  
CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this  
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV  
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.  
To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.  
Does your TV accept progressive signals?  
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.  
To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.  
FUNCTION  
PROGRESSIVE  
“P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive  
signals.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”  
Press PROGRESSIVE.  
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:  
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)  
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)  
r
INTERLACE  
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and  
selects the appropriate conversion method.  
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Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions is not met.  
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and,  
– you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software.  
Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.  
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when  
either of the above conditions is not met.  
x INTERLACE  
Select this setting when:  
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,  
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR  
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).  
About DVD software types and the conversion method  
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.  
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30  
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames  
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.  
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the  
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.  
Note  
• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear  
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though  
you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or  
S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.  
Connecting the audio cords  
Outputs TV sound through the speakers of this system.  
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TV  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT  
(AUDIO IN)  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
UDIO IN  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN)  
jacks of this system  
Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). When  
connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jacks distorts the sound,  
change the attenuate setting (page 66).  
• If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system.  
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks, other components, such as a VCR, cannot be  
connected.  
Tip  
• To listen to the TV sound, select the function by pressing FUNCTION. For details, see page 56.  
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby  
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 54).  
• When you select the “NIGHT” sound field (page 54), the sound is output from the front speakers only.  
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Step 4: Other Component Hookup  
You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another  
component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV.  
Note  
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 21), you cannot connect other components to the  
system.  
Connecting the system and the other component  
Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.  
VCR, digital satellite receiver,  
or PlayStation 2, etc.  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT  
(AUDIO IN)  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO/SAT  
(AUDIO IN) jacks of this system  
Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not  
supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks  
on the components.  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
Note  
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jacks distorts the sound,  
change the attenuate setting (page 66).  
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Tip  
• When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function  
by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” (When you select “ATT ON,” “SAT” appears in  
the front panel display instead of “VIDEO.” (page 66))  
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Step 5: Connecting the AC  
Power Cord (Mains Lead)  
Step 6: Turning off the  
Demonstration  
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains),  
connect the speakers to the system (page 14).  
"/1  
"/1  
AMP MENU  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
"/1  
After connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), the demonstration appears in the front  
panel display. When you press "/1 on the  
remote, the demonstration turns off.  
Note  
To turn on the system  
• When you press "/1on the system, the demonstration  
does not turn off.  
Press "/1.  
• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP  
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even  
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the  
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,  
then press "/1 on the remote.  
To turn off the system  
Press "/1. The system enters standby mode.  
While playing a disc, do not turn off the system  
by pressing "/1. Doing so may cancel the menu  
settings. When you turn off the system, first  
press x to stop playback and then press "/1.  
Setting the demonstration  
mode on/off  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press ENTER or c.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting.  
• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode  
off.  
• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode  
on.  
4
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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The Setup Display for selecting the  
language used in the on-screen display  
appears.  
Step 7: Performing the  
Quick Setup  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum  
number of basic adjustments for using the  
system.  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
SPANISH  
PORTUGUESE  
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to  
the previous adjustment, press ..  
"/1  
5
6
Press X/x to select a language.  
The system displays the menu and subtitles  
in the selected language.  
Note  
• The selectable language is different depending  
on the area.  
CLEAR  
Press ENTER.  
X/x  
ENTER  
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect  
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.  
./>  
SCREEN SETUP  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
16:9  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
OFF  
1
2
Turn on the TV.  
Press [/1.  
Note  
FULL  
• Disconnect the headphone when you perform  
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after  
8 with the headphone connected.  
7
Press X/x to select the setting that  
matches your TV type.  
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”  
xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV  
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]  
3
Switch the input selector on your TV so  
that the signal from the system  
appears on the TV screen.  
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3  
standard TV with a wide-screen mode  
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]  
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this  
message does not appear, display the Quick  
Setup and perform again (page 29).  
8
9
Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker  
distance appears.  
Note  
• When you press CLEAR in message, the  
message disappears. When you need to perform  
Press X/x to select the front speaker  
distance from the listening position,  
then press ENTER.  
You can set from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (4 to 23  
ft).  
4
Press ENTER without inserting a disc.  
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Note  
SPEAKER SETUP  
SIZE:  
• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEST TONE:  
To recall the Quick Setup display  
OFF  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
10  
11  
12  
Press X/x to select the center speaker  
distance from the listening position,  
then press ENTER.  
2
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SETUP],  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23  
ft).  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
:
:
SPEAKER SETUP  
SIZE:  
DISTANCE:  
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEST TONE:  
OFF  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
3
Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press  
ENTER.  
Note  
The Quick Setup display appears.  
• The setting range changes depending on the  
front speaker setting.  
Press X/x to select the surround  
speaker distance from the listening  
position.  
You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23  
ft).  
SPEAKER SETUP  
SIZE:  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEST TONE:  
OFF  
3.0m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
Note  
• The setting range changes depending on the  
front speaker setting.  
Press ENTER.  
Quick Setup is finished. All connections  
and setup operations are complete.  
To quit the Quick Setup  
Press DISPLAY in any Step.  
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If color irregularity is observed  
again...  
Speaker Setup  
Place the speaker further away from the TV set.  
Positioning the speakers  
If howling occurs  
Reposition the speakers or turn down the  
volume on the system.  
For the best possible surround sound, all the  
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the  
same distance from the listening position (A).  
However, this system allows you to place the  
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B)  
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16  
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.  
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to  
7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening  
position.  
Place speakers as illustrated below.  
Note  
• Do not place the center and surround speakers farther  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers.  
If you encounter color irregularity  
on a nearby TV screen  
The front and center speakers and the subwoofer  
are magnetically shielded to allow it to be  
installed near a TV set. However, color  
irregularities may still be observed on certain  
types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are  
not magnetically shielded, we recommend that  
you place the surround speakers slightly further  
away from TV set.  
If color irregularity is observed...  
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again  
after 15 to 30 minutes.  
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When no disc is in the disc tray you  
selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next  
Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.  
Playing Discs  
5
6
Press A.  
Playing Discs  
Load a disc.  
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.  
FUNCTION  
"/1  
DISC 1-5  
A H  
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the  
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc  
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.  
Disc tray  
Adjust the  
volume  
Connect  
headphone  
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is  
not loaded with a disc) and A and load the  
disc.  
"/1  
FUNCTION  
DISC SKIP  
REPEAT  
Note  
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with  
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.  
• Do not place more than two discs on the tray.  
ALBUM –/+  
MUTING  
7
Press H.  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
The system starts playback (continuous  
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is  
green.  
VOLUME +/–  
DISPLAY  
/
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To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP  
on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system.  
Adjust the volume on the system.  
H
x
X
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,  
some operations may be different or restricted.  
Refer to the operation details supplied with your  
disc.  
Tip  
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:  
– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being  
played back.  
– off: there is no disc.  
1
2
Turn on your TV.  
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not  
selected.  
Switch the input selector on the TV to  
this system.  
– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is  
inserted.  
3
Press "/1.  
• Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV  
screen. You can play the disc interactively by  
following the instructions on the menu. (DVD:  
page 36), (VIDEO CD: page 37).  
The system turns on.  
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press  
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”  
4
Press DISC 1-5.  
Press the button of the disc number you  
want.  
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• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or  
Instant Advance function with some scenes.  
To save the power in standby  
mode  
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel  
standby mode, press "/1 once.  
About DVD 5-DISC changer  
Additional operations  
Sub Tray  
Stocker  
To  
Press  
DISC 1  
DISC 2  
Stop  
x
Disc  
DISC 3  
Pause  
X
DISC 4  
DISC 5  
Resume play after pause  
X or H  
Main Tray  
Go to the next chapter,  
track, or scene  
> (except for JPEG)  
Go back to the preceding  
chapter, track, or scene  
. (except for JPEG)  
Playing unit  
Mute the sound  
MUTING. To cancel  
muting, press it again  
or VOLUME + to  
adjust the sound  
volume.  
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a  
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot  
and the playing unit.  
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker  
moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of  
the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over  
the playing unit.  
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP  
another disc  
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the  
system.  
Note  
Stop play and remove the  
desired disc  
DISC 1-5 and A on the  
system.  
• Noise may come from the disc changer when  
changing discs or turning the system on and off.  
However, this is just noise produced by the operation  
of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
1
Replay the previous scene*  
(instant  
replay) during  
playback.  
Briefly fast forward the  
current scene*  
(instant  
advance) during  
playback.  
2
Resuming playback from the  
point where you stopped the  
disc (Resume Play)  
Go to the next or previous ALBUM + or – during  
3
album*  
playback.  
When you stop the disc, the system remembers  
the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”  
appears in the front panel display. As long as  
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will  
work even if the system enters standby mode by  
pressing "/1.  
*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.  
*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs  
only.  
*3DATA CDs only.  
Note  
• If there is no disc in the system, “NO DISC” appears  
in the front panel display.  
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop  
playback.  
Tip  
“RESUME” appears in the front panel  
display, so you can restart the disc from the  
point where you stopped the disc.  
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume  
Play is not available.  
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want  
to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.  
• The Instant Advance function is useful when you  
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to  
watch.  
2
Press H.  
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The system starts playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.  
Creating your own program  
(Program Play)  
Note  
(VIDEO CD, CD only)  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]  
is set to [OFF] (page 74), the resume point is cleared  
when you change the function by pressing  
FUNCTION.  
You can play the contents of a disc in the order  
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on  
the disc to create your own program. You can  
program up to 99 tracks.  
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared  
when:  
Note  
– you change the play mode.  
• You can program the track on the current disc only.  
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.  
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.  
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, and DATA CDs,  
the system remembers the resume playback point for  
the current disc.  
1
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
[PROGRAM], then press ENTER.  
The resume point is cleared when:  
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.  
– you eject the disc.  
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD only).  
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and  
Shuffle Play.  
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CD  
T
OFF  
OFF  
SET  
ON  
• This function may not work with some discs.  
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system  
may not resume playback from exactly the same  
point.  
Tip  
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press xtwice,  
then press H.  
3
Press X/x to select [SET t], then  
press ENTER.  
To enjoy a disc that is played  
before by resume playback  
(Multi-disc Resume)  
[TRACK] is displayed when you play a  
VIDEO CD or CD.  
PROGRAM  
0:00:00  
T
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
– –  
– –  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
This system stores the point where you stopped  
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback  
the next time you insert the same disc. If you  
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,  
the resume playback point for the first disc is  
deleted.  
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC  
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Total time of the  
programmed tracks  
Tracks recorded  
on a disc  
4
Press c.  
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in  
this case, [01]).  
Note  
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]  
is set to [ON] (page 74) and you playback a recorded  
disc such as DVD-RW, the system may playback  
other recorded discs from the same resume point. To  
play from the beginning, press xtwice and then press  
H.  
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want to delete the track from the program,  
press CLEAR.  
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
0:00:00  
T
– –  
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To  
cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then  
press ENTER.  
1. TRACK  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
To cancel all of the tracks in the  
programmed order  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own  
5
Select the track you want to program.  
For example, select track [02].  
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then  
press ENTER.  
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].  
3 Press ENTER.  
Tip  
Selected track  
• You can perform Shuffle Play or Repeat Play of  
programmed tracks. During Program Play, follow the  
steps of Shuffle Play (page 34) or Repeat Play  
0:15:30  
T
PROGRAM  
ALL CLEAR  
1. TRACK  
2. TRACK  
3. TRACK  
4. TRACK  
5. TRACK  
6. TRACK  
7. TRACK  
– –  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
0 2  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
– –  
Note  
• All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into  
Program Repeat when you set to program play mode.  
You can only program the contents of the current  
disc.  
Total time of the programmed tracks  
• When you change the disc by pressing DISC SKIP or  
DISC 1-5, programmed tracks are canceled.  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
6
7
To program other tracks, repeat steps 4  
to 5.  
The programmed tracks are displayed in the  
selected order.  
Playing in random order  
(Shuffle Play)  
(VIDEO CD, CD only)  
Press H to start Program Play.  
Program Play starts.  
When the program ends, you can restart the  
same program again by pressing H.  
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.  
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different  
playing order.  
To return to normal play  
Note  
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2. To play  
the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3  
and press ENTER.  
• You can shuffle the track on the current disc only.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SHUFFLE],  
To change or cancel a program  
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.  
2 Select the program number of the track you  
want to change or cancel using X/x. If you  
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CD  
CD  
T
T
OFF  
OFF  
TRACK  
OFF  
OFF  
ALL DISCS  
ONE DISC  
TRACK  
3
4
Press X/x to select the item to be  
shuffled.  
3
Press X/x to select the item to be  
repeated.  
The default setting is underlined.  
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.  
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
RW  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
x When Program Play is activated  
• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program  
Play.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on  
the current disc. (When playing a DVD-  
RW in VR mode, [ONE DISC] repeats all  
of the titles of the selected type.)  
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a  
disc.  
Press ENTER.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
To return to normal play  
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2.  
• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
Press  
Menu is turned off.  
DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on  
the current disc.  
Tip  
• You can set Shuffle Play while the system is stopped.  
After selecting the [SHUFFLE] option, press H.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.  
Note  
xWhen playing a DATA CD  
• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.  
• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.  
• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on  
the current disc.  
• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.  
• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):  
repeats the current track.  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat  
Play)  
You can play all of the titles, tracks or albums on  
a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album  
repeatedly.  
You can use a combination of Shuffle or  
Program Play modes.  
4
Press ENTER.  
The item is selected.  
To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or  
select [OFF] in Step 2.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY during playback.  
To turn off the Control Menu  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control  
Menu is turned off.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[REPEAT],  
The options for [REPEAT] appear.  
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Tip  
Using the DVD’s Menu  
• You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped.  
After selecting the [REPEAT] option, press H.  
Repeat Play starts.  
• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status by  
pressing REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT,  
the [REPEAT] option changes.  
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which  
make up a picture or music feature. These  
sections are called “titles.” When you play a  
DVD which contains several titles, you can  
select the title you want using TOP MENU.  
When you play DVDs that allow you to select  
items such as the language for the subtitles and  
the language for the sound, select these items  
using MENU.  
Note  
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and  
Super VCDs with PBC playback.  
• When playing a DATA CD which contains MP3  
audio track and JPEG image files, and their playing  
time are not the same, the audio sound will not match  
the image.  
• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] (page 42), you cannot select [TRACK].  
Number  
buttons  
TOP  
MENU  
MENU  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.  
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.  
The contents of the menu vary from disc to  
disc.  
2
3
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to  
select the item you want to play or  
change.  
Press ENTER.  
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Selecting [ORIGINAL] or  
[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW  
Playing VIDEO CDs with  
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)  
(PBC Playback)  
Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording)  
mode have two types of titles for playback:  
originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and  
titles that can be created on recordable DVD  
players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can  
select the type of title to be played.  
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you  
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search  
functions, and other such operations.  
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs  
interactively by following the menu on the TV  
screen.  
Number  
buttons  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
1
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
PLAY LIST], then press ENTER.  
[ORIGINAL/  
1
2
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions.  
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]  
appear.  
The menu for your selection appears.  
Select the item number you want by the  
number buttons.  
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1
T
4 4  
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3
2 8  
DVD-RW  
1 : 3 0 : 5 0  
PLAY LIST  
PLAY LIST  
ORIGINAL  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
Follow the instructions in the menu for  
interactive operations.  
Refer to the operation details supplied with  
the disc, as the operating procedure may  
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.  
3
4
Press X/x to select a setting.  
• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created  
from [ORIGINAL] for editing.  
• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally  
recorded.  
To go back to the menu  
Press O RETURN.  
Note  
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not  
appear in Step 1.  
Press ENTER.  
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• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in  
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the  
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press  
H.  
About MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files  
Tip  
• To play without using PBC, press ./> or the  
number buttons while the system is stopped to select  
a track, then press H or ENTER.  
[Play without PBC] appears on the TV screen and the  
system starts continuous play. You cannot play still  
pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback,  
press x twice, then press H.  
What is MP3/JPEG?  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is  
image compression technology.  
Discs that the system can  
play  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio  
Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, the discs  
must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level  
1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the system to  
recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play  
discs recorded in Multi Session.  
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/  
CD-RW drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
About the multi-session disc  
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are  
recorded in the first session, the system will also  
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in  
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in  
audio CD format or video CD format are  
recorded in the first session, only the first  
session will be played back.  
Note  
• The system may not be able to play some DATA CDs  
created in the Packet Write format. In this case, you  
cannot view the JPEG images recorded.  
MP3 audio track or JPEG  
image file that the system can  
play  
The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files:  
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio  
track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)  
• which conform to the DCF* image file format  
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Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
currently selected album take priority over the  
next album in the same tree. (Example: C  
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)  
When you press MENU and the list of album  
names appears (page 40), the album names are  
arranged in the following order:  
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums  
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as  
album E) do not appear in the list.  
Note  
• The system will play any data with the  
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if  
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing  
this data may generate a loud noise which  
could damage your speaker system.  
• The system does not conform to audio in  
MP3PRO format.  
Tip  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in  
a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
Playback order of MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files  
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or  
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as  
follows:  
Note  
• Depending on the software you use to create the  
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the  
illustration.  
xStructure of disc contents  
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 5  
• The playback order above may not be applicable if  
there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in each  
album.  
ROOT  
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums (the  
system will count just albums, including albums that  
do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files). The system will not play any albums beyond  
the 200th album.  
• The system may take longer time to playback, when  
progressing to the following album or jump to other  
album.  
• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.  
Track (MP3 audio) or  
File (JPEG image)  
Album  
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the  
numbered tracks (or files) are played  
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-  
albums/tracks (or files) contained within a  
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MP3 Audio Track and  
JPEG Image Files  
R O C K B E S T H I T  
K A R A O K E  
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
R & B  
J A Z Z  
C L A S S I C  
S A L S A O F C U B A  
B O S S A N O V A  
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files  
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs) can be played on this system.  
2
Press X/x to select the album you want  
and press H.  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
To stop playback  
PICTURE  
NAVI  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous MP3  
audio track  
MENU  
Press ./>. Note that you can select the  
next album by continuing to press > after the  
last track on the first album, but that you cannot  
return to the previous album by pressing ..  
To return to the previous album, select the  
album from the album list.  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
H
x
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Tip  
Press C/c when the Control Menu is not  
displayed. Note that you can select the next  
album by continuing to press c after the last  
image on the first album, but that you cannot  
return to the previous album by pressing C. To  
return to the previous album, select the album  
from the album list.  
• You can view the disc information while playing  
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 49).  
• You can select Repeat Play while playing MP3 audio  
tracks and JPEG image files (page 35) and [AUDIO]  
while playing an MP3 audio track (page 52).  
Selecting an album  
To turn off the display  
1
Load a DATA CD.  
Press MENU.  
The list of albums recorded on the DATA  
CD appears. When an album is being  
played, its title is shaded.  
Selecting an MP3 audio track  
You can turn the album list on and off by  
pressing MENU.  
1
Load a DATA CD.  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD  
appear. When an album is being played, its  
title is shaded.  
2
Press X/x to select an album and press  
ENTER.  
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The list of tracks contained in the album  
appears.  
1
2
3
4
M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G  
5
6
7
8
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)
1
2 5 6  
W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y  
M Y R O M A N C E  
9
10  
14  
11  
15  
12  
16  
M I L E S T O N E S  
M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E  
A U T U M L E A V E S  
A L L B L U E S  
S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W...  
13  
3
Press C/X/x/c to select the image you  
want to view and press ENTER.  
3
Press X/x to select a track and press  
ENTER.  
The selected track starts playing. You can  
turn the track list off by pressing MENU.  
Pressing MENU again will display the  
album list.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
To play the next or previous MP3  
audio track  
To play the next or previous JPEG  
image file  
Press ./>. Note that you can select the  
next album by continuing to press > after the  
last track on the first album, but that you cannot  
return to the previous album by pressing ..  
To return to the previous album, select the  
album from the album list.  
Press C/c when the Control Menu is not  
displayed. Note that you can select the next  
album by continuing to press c after the last  
image on the first album, but that you cannot  
return to the previous album by pressing C. To  
return to the previous album, select the album  
from the album list.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To rotate a JPEG image  
To turn off the display  
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the  
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.  
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time  
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
Press MENU.  
Selecting a JPEG image file  
Example of when you press X once:  
1
Load a DATA CD.  
Rotating direction  
The albums recorded on the DATA CD  
appear. When an album is being played, its  
title is shaded.  
2
Press X/x to select an album and press  
PICTURE NAVI.  
Images of files in the album appear in 16  
subscreens.  
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Press CLEAR to return to normal view.  
Playing Audio Tracks and  
Images as a Slide Show  
with Sound  
Note  
• Nothing happens when you press C while playing the  
first image file of the album.  
• If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image,  
the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is canceled.  
• The slide show stops when you press X/x.  
To stop playback  
You can play a slide show with sound by first  
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same  
album on a DATA CD. When you play back the  
DATA CD, select [AUTO] mode as explained  
below.  
Press x.  
Tip  
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the  
screen. To display the additional image files, select  
the bottom image and press x. To return to the  
previous image, select the top image and press X.  
• You can also change the slide show duration  
(page 43) and effect (page 44) while playing JPEG  
image file.  
MENU  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
H
1
2
Load a DATA CD.  
Press  
DISPLAY.  
The Control Menu appears.  
3
Press X/x to select  
(MP3, JPEG)], then press ENTER.  
[MODE  
The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
appear.  
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1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DATA CD MP3  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUDIO (MP3)  
IMAGE (JPEG)  
4
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want and press ENTER.  
The default setting is underlined.  
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• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image  
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is  
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128  
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still  
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.  
• [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files  
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album  
as a slide show.  
• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio  
tracks continuously.  
• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG  
image files as a slide show.  
Specifying the slide show  
duration  
(JPEG only)  
5
6
Press MENU.  
The list of albums recorded on the DATA  
CD appears.  
When you play JPEG image files using slide  
show, you can specify the duration for slides to  
appear on the screen.  
Press X/x to select the album you want  
and press H.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The system starts playing the selected  
album.  
You can turn the album list on and off by  
pressing MENU repeatedly.  
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.  
Press X/x to select  
[INTERVAL], then press ENTER.  
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.  
Tip  
• You can also change the slide show duration  
(page 43) and effect (page 44) while playing JPEG  
image files.  
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1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
10 / 29 / 2 004  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
FAST  
SLOW1  
SLOW2  
• If you want to play a slide show to the same audio  
track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 35).  
• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize  
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single  
album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE  
(JPEG)], the system can recognize up to 600 MP3 and  
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200  
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected  
mode.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want.  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6  
to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million  
pixels or more will lengthen the duration.)  
• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than  
[NORMAL].  
• [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than  
[NORMAL].  
• [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than  
[SLOW1].  
Note  
• You cannot playback JPEG files and MP3 tracks at  
the same time if they are not contained in the same  
album.  
• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is  
longer than the MP3 audio track, the image slide  
show continues without sound.  
• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the JPEG  
image file’s playback duration, the audio track  
continues with no slide show.  
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files in the DATA CD, the [No audio data] and [No  
image data] messages appear on the screen.  
• If you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE  
(JPEG)] on a disc that contains MP3 tracks only or  
[AUDIO (MP3)] on a disc that contains JPEG files  
only, you may not able to change the [MODE (MP3,  
JPEG)] setting.  
4
Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
Note  
• Some JPEG files may take longer to display than  
others, which may make the duration seems longer  
that the option you selected. Especially progressive  
JPEG files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.  
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO  
(MP3)] is selected.  
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Selecting an effect for image  
files in the slide show  
(JPEG only)  
Adjusting the Delay  
Between the Picture and  
Sound  
When you play a JPEG image file, you can  
select the effect to be used when viewing the  
slide show.  
(A/V SYNC)  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY twice.  
The Control Menu for JPEG appears.  
When the sound does not match the pictures on  
the screen, you can adjust the delay between the  
picture and sound.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[EFFECT],  
The options for [EFFECT] appear.  
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1(  
4)  
DATA CD JPEG  
1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4  
MODE1  
MODE1  
MODE2  
MODE3  
MODE4  
MODE5  
OFF  
X/x  
ENTER  
3
Press X/x to select the setting you  
want.  
DISPLAY  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top  
to bottom.  
• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from  
left to right of the screen.  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY in stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
SYNC], then press ENTER.  
[A/V  
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.  
• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from  
the center of the screen.  
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle  
through the effects.  
(
3
)
1
T
4 4  
(
)
2 8  
1 : 3 0 : 5 0  
DVD-RW  
• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the  
previous image.  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
• [OFF]: Turns off this function.  
4
Press ENTER.  
The selected setting takes effect.  
3
Press X/x to select the setting.  
• [OFF]: does not adjust.  
• [ON]: adjusts the difference between  
picture and sound.  
Note  
• Depending on the input stream, this function may not  
be effective.  
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Playback direction  
Searching for a Particular  
Point on a Disc  
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze  
Frame)  
× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M  
3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)  
× 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)  
Opposite direction  
You can quickly locate a particular point on a  
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back  
slowly.  
× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m  
3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only)  
× 2b (DVD VIDEO only)  
The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about  
twice the normal speed. The “3M”/“3m”  
playback speed is faster than the “2M”/  
“2m” and the “2M”/“2m” playback speed  
is faster than “1M”/“1m.”  
Watching frame by frame  
(Slow-motion Play)  
(DVD, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only)  
/
SLOW  
m/M  
/
Press  
pause mode. To return to the normal playback  
speed, press H. Each time you press m or  
during Slow-motion Play, the playback  
m or M  
when the system is in  
H
X
M
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With  
each press the indication changes as follows:  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be  
able to do some of the operations described.  
Playback direction  
2
y 1  
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)  
y 1  
Locating a point quickly by  
playing a disc in fast forward  
or fast reverse (Scan)  
(except for JPEG)  
2
The “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower  
than “1 ”/“1 .”  
Press  
m or M  
while playing a disc.  
When you find the point you want, press H to  
return to normal speed. Each time you press  
Playing one frame at a time  
(Freeze Frame)  
(except for CD and JPEG)  
m or M  
during scan, the playback speed  
changes. With each press the indication changes  
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with  
some discs.  
When the system is in the pause mode, press  
(step) to go to the next frame. Press  
(step) to go to the preceding frame  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to  
normal playback, press H.  
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Note  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track/Scene,  
etc.  
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in  
VR mode.  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD by  
track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are  
assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can  
select the desired one by entering its number. Or,  
you can search for a scene using the time code.  
Number  
buttons  
CLEAR  
X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
1
2
Press  
DISPLAY. (When playing a  
DATA CD with JPEG image files, press  
DISPLAY twice.)  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select the search method.  
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
[TITLE]  
[CHAPTER]  
[TIME/TEXT]  
Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a  
starting point by inputting the time code.  
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super  
VCD without PBC Playback  
[TRACK]  
[INDEX]  
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x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super  
VCD with PBC Playback  
5
Press ENTER.  
The system starts playback from the  
selected number.  
[SCENE]  
x When playing a CD  
To search for a scene using the  
time code (DVD VIDEO only)  
[TRACK]  
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio)  
1 In Step 2, select  
[TIME/TEXT].  
[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title)  
is selected.  
[ALBUM]  
[TRACK]  
2 Press ENTER.  
x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)  
[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].  
[ALBUM]  
3 Input the time code using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
[FILE]  
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,  
just enter [2:10:20].  
Example: when you select  
[CHAPTER]  
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).  
The number in parentheses indicates the  
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,  
indexes, scenes, albums or files.  
Tip  
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can  
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or  
track (CD) by pressing the number buttons and  
ENTER.  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Note  
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using  
the time code.  
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the  
same number recorded on the disc.  
Selected row  
3
4
Press ENTER.  
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
Press X/x or the number buttons to  
select the title, chapter, track, index,  
scene, etc., number you want to search  
for.  
If you make a mistake  
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,  
then select another number.  
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Searching by Scene  
(Picture Navigation)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and  
find the desired scene quickly.  
4
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,  
or track, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
PICTURE  
NAVI  
To return to normal play during  
setting  
Press O RETURN or  
DISPLAY.  
Tip  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
• If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is  
displayed at the bottom right of the screen.  
To display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,  
select the bottom scenes and press x. To return to the  
previous scene, select the top scenes and press X.  
DISPLAY  
Note  
1
2
Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select  
some items.  
The following display appears.  
ENTER  
CHAPTER VIEWER  
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to  
select an item.  
• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only):  
displays the first scene of each title.  
• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO  
only): displays the first scene of each  
chapter.  
• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/  
Super VCD only): displays the first scene  
of each track.  
3
Press ENTER.  
The first scene of each title, chapter, or  
track appears as follows.  
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DVD-RW  
ViewingInformationAbout  
the Disc  
t Playing time and number of the current  
title  
r
Remaining time of the current title  
r
Playing time and number of the current  
chapter  
r
DISPLAY  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
r
Disc name  
r
Title and chapter  
r
The display returns to the top image after  
2 seconds.  
DISPLAY  
When playing a VIDEO CD  
(without PBC functions) or CD  
Viewing the Playing Time and  
Remaining Time in the Front  
Panel Display  
t Playing time of the current track  
r
Remaining time of the current track  
You can check disc information, such as the  
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,  
tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 using the  
r
Playing time of the disc  
r
Remaining time of the disc  
Press DISPLAY.  
r
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing  
the disc, the display changes as shown in the  
charts.  
Disc name  
r
Track and index*  
r
The display returns to the top image after  
2 seconds.  
* Except for CD.  
When playing an MP3  
t Playing time and current track number  
r
Track (file) name  
continued  
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Checking the Playing Time  
and Remaining Time  
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the  
playing time is displayed.  
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions,  
the track number and the index number are displayed  
after the Disc name.  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the  
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.  
You can also check the DVD text and MP3  
folder name/file name recorded on the disc.  
• You can also check the time information and text  
using the Control Menu.  
Note  
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
• If the disc does not contain text, the Disc name or the  
Track (file) name is displayed “NO TEXT.”  
• The system can only display the first level of the  
DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.  
• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will  
appear in the front panel display instead.  
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed  
depending on the text.  
The following display appears.  
T
1:01:57  
Time information  
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change  
the time information.  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be  
displayed correctly.  
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only  
and you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [AUTO] or  
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 42), the “NO AUDIO”  
message appears on the front panel display.  
• If you play a disc containing MP3 files only and you  
set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE (JPEG)]  
(page 42), the “NO IMAGE” message appears on the  
front panel display.  
The display and the kinds of time that you  
can check depend on the disc you are  
playing.  
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-  
RW  
• T **:**:**  
Playing time of the current title  
• T–**:**:**  
Remaining time of the current title  
• C **:**:**  
Playing time of the current chapter  
• C–**:**:**  
Viewing the Station Name or  
Frequency in the front panel  
display  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or  
“TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency  
using the front panel display.  
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC  
functions)  
• **:**  
Press DISPLAY.  
Playing time of the current scene  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as shown in the charts.  
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without  
PBC functions) or CD  
1
t Station name*  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
• T–**:**  
r
2
Frequency*  
Remaining time of the current track  
• D **:**  
Playing time of the current disc  
• D–**:**  
1
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a  
preset station (page 67).  
2
* Returns to the original display when several seconds  
has elapsed.  
Remaining time of the current disc  
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* Appears when:  
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3  
audio)  
– playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs.  
• T **:**  
Playing time of the current track  
Checking the date  
information  
(JPEG only)  
Note  
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be  
displayed.  
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the  
system can only display a limited number of  
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text  
characters will be displayed.  
You can check the date information during  
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the  
JPEG image data.  
Press  
DISPLAY twice during playback.  
The Control Menu appears.  
Checking the play information  
of the Disc  
(
(
)
1
1
8
)
2 0  
DATA CD JPEG  
01/ 01/ 2003  
To check DVD/CD text  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display  
text recorded on the DVD/CD.  
Date information  
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is  
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text.  
If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT”  
appears.  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital  
camera image format defined by the Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
Tip  
BRAHMS SYMPHONY  
• Date information is [MM/DD/YYYY].  
MM: Month  
DD: Day  
YYYY: Year  
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
text  
Note  
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3  
audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the  
name of the album/track, and the audio bit rate  
(the amount of data per second of the current  
audio) on your TV screen.  
• If there is no date information or data is damaged on  
the disc, the system cannot display the date  
information.  
Bit rate*  
T
17:30 128k  
JAZZ  
RIVER SIDE  
Album name  
Track name  
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When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a  
language code. Refer to “Language Code  
List” (page 88) to see which language the  
code represents. When the same language is  
displayed two or more times, the DVD  
VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio  
formats.  
Sound Adjustments  
Changing the Sound  
xWhen playing a DVD-RW  
The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc  
are displayed. The default setting is  
underlined.  
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in  
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or  
DTS), you can change the audio format. If the  
DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual  
tracks, you can also change the language.  
With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you  
can select the sound from the right or left  
channel and listen to the sound of the selected  
channel through both the right and left speakers.  
For example, when playing a disc containing a  
song with the vocals on the right channel and the  
instruments on the left channel, you can hear the  
instruments from both speakers by selecting the  
left channel.  
Example:  
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)  
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)  
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)  
• [2: MAIN]  
• [2: SUB]  
• [2: MAIN+SUB]  
Note  
• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do  
not appear when one audio stream is recorded on  
the disc.  
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or  
DATA CD (MP3 audio)  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound  
• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel  
(monaural)  
AUDIO  
• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel  
(monaural)  
xWhen playing a Super VCD  
The default setting is underlined.  
• [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 1  
• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 1 (monaural)  
• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the  
audio track 2  
1
2
Press AUDIO during playback.  
The following display appears.  
:
1
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1  
• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of  
the audio track 2 (monaural)  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the  
desired audio signal.  
x When playing a DVD VIDEO  
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice  
of language varies.  
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• Surround (L)  
Note  
• Surround (R)  
• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track  
2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you  
select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].  
• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either  
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals  
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural  
Surround audio signals.  
Checking the audio signal  
format  
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal  
(DVD only)  
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during  
playback, the format of the current audio signal  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as  
shown below.  
xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch  
LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect)  
Surround (L/R)  
:
3 / 2 .1  
ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
1
L
C
R
Front (L/R) +  
Center  
LFE  
LS  
RS  
Currently playing  
program format  
Example:  
Dolby Digital 3 ch  
Surround  
(Monaural)  
Front (L/R)  
:
2 / 1  
2 SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL  
L
R
S
Currently playing  
program format  
About audio signals  
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the  
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each  
channel is output from a separate speaker.  
• Front (L)  
• Front (R)  
• Center  
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Sound field  
Display  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
by Using Sound Field  
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL  
HP VIRTUAL  
HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH  
STEREO  
Automatic outputting of the  
original sound  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
into your home.  
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO  
The auto decoding function automatically  
detects the type of audio signal being input  
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel  
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if  
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it  
was recorded/encoded, without adding any  
effects (e.g. reverberation).  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.  
SOUND  
FIELD  
Using only the front speaker  
and subwoofer  
C/c  
x 2 CHANNEL STEREO  
This mode outputs the sound from the front left  
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2  
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the  
sound field processing. Multi channel surround  
formats are downmixed to two channels.  
This allows you to play any source using only  
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.  
Press SOUND FIELD.  
Each time you press SOUND FIELD repeatedly  
until the sound field you want appears in the  
front panel display.  
You can also select the sound field by pressing  
C/c.  
All sound field  
Outputting 2 channel sources  
like CDs by 5.1channel  
Sound field  
Display  
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. AUTO  
AUTO  
x Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels  
from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro  
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to  
front, center, and surround speakers.  
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes  
monaural.  
Dolby Pro Logic  
PRO LOGIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE  
Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC  
VIRTUAL MULTI  
DIMENSION  
V.M.DIM.  
MULTI ST.  
ROCK  
MULTI ST.  
ROCK  
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
POP  
POP  
JAZZ  
JAZZ  
CLASSIC  
NIGHT  
CLASSIC  
NIGHT  
2 CHANNEL STEREO  
2CH STEREO  
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Outputting 2 channel sources  
from the surround speakers  
• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are canceled and the multi channel source is output  
directly.  
x MULTI ST.  
This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the  
front speakers and surround speakers  
simultaneously. The sound that is output from  
the surround speakers is same as the sound that  
is output from the front speakers.  
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby  
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC  
are not effective.  
Enjoying virtual surround  
speakers  
Tip  
• When you select “MULTI ST.,” “LINK” lights up in  
the front panel display.  
xVIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION  
Creates an array of virtual surround speaker  
positions higher than the listener from a single  
set of actual surround speakers.  
This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers  
surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°  
angle of elevation. The effect differs according  
to the [BEHIND] or [SIDE] setting of the  
surround speakers (page 75).  
Selecting a sound field for  
music  
x ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC  
The each mode provided sound to suit the  
source.  
[BEHIND]  
Enjoying the sound at low  
volume  
L
R
x NIGHT  
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you  
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It  
is useful for watching movies at night.  
In this mode, the sound is output from the front  
speakers only. When a 2 channel source is  
played, this function is not effective.  
SL  
SR  
[SIDE]  
L
R
Enjoying the surround sound  
by headphones  
SL  
SR  
x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL  
This mode outputs the sound as surround from  
headphone L/R.  
This mode is effective only when a multi  
channel source is played.  
x HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO  
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/  
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources  
completely bypass the sound field processing.  
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed  
to two channels.  
L: Front speaker (left)  
R: Front speaker (right)  
SL: Surround speaker (left)  
SR: Surround speaker (right)  
: Virtual speaker  
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To turn the surround effect off  
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound  
from All Speakers  
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D.  
AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front  
panel display.  
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all  
speakers of this system.  
FUNCTION  
SOUND  
FIELD  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“VIDEO” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT  
OFF”) or “SAT” (“ATTENUATE” setting  
“ATT ON”) appears in the front panel  
display.  
For details on “ATTENUATE,” see page  
66.  
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until  
the sound field you want appears in the  
front panel display.  
When you want to output the TV sound or  
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the  
6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,”  
“Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby  
Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field.  
Note  
• When you select the “NIGHT” sound field (page 54),  
the sound is output from the front speakers only.  
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Using the Sound Effect  
DSGX  
Reinforcing bass frequencies  
You can reinforce bass frequencies.  
Press DSGX.  
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.  
To turn off the sound effect  
Press DSGX again.  
Note  
• When you connect headphones to the system, the  
DSGX function does not work.  
• Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function  
may not be effective.  
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Displaying the Subtitles  
Using Various Additional Functions  
Changing the Angles  
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn  
the subtitles on or off while playing. If  
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,  
you can change the subtitle language while  
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever  
you want. You can select a language you are  
learning, for example, and turn on the subtitles  
for better understanding.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the  
viewing angle.  
For example, while playing a scene of a train in  
motion, you can display the view from either the  
front of the train, the left window of the train, or  
from the right window without having the train’s  
movement interrupted.  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle  
language changes.  
Press ANGLE during playback.  
Note  
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles  
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn  
them off.  
Note  
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able  
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
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4
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
ENTER.  
Locking Discs  
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
PARENTAL CONTROL)  
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for  
the desired disc.  
• Custom Parental Control  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
You can set playback restrictions so that the  
system will not play inappropriate discs.  
• Parental Control  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level  
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be  
blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
The same password is used for both Custom  
Parental Control and Parental Control.  
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press  
ENTER.  
xIf you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Number  
buttons  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
C/X/x  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
xWhen you have already registered a  
password  
x
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Preventing playback of  
specific discs [CUSTOM  
PARENTAL CONTROL]  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
You can set the same Custom Parental Control  
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the  
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.  
1
Insert the disc you want to lock.  
If the disc is playing, press x to stop  
playback.  
5
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
2
Press  
DISPLAY while the system is  
[Custom parental control is set.] appears  
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.  
in stop mode.  
The Control Menu appears.  
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3
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
ENTER.  
To turn off the Custom Parental  
Control function  
1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
(
)
)
2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press  
1 2 2 7  
(
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
ENTER.  
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5  
3 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
OFF  
ON  
PLAYER  
PASSWORD  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
To play a disc for which Custom  
Parental Control is set  
1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental  
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then  
press ENTER.  
Control is set.  
The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]  
display appears.  
xIf you have not entered a password  
The display for registering a new password  
appears.  
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL  
Custom parental control is already  
set. To play, enter your password  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
ENTER  
and press  
.
Enter a new 4-digit password,  
ENTER  
then press  
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons, then press ENTER.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
The system is ready for playback.  
Tip  
• If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number  
“199703” using the number buttons when the  
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks  
you for your password, then press ENTER. The  
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.  
xWhen you have already registered a  
password  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Limiting playback for children  
[PARENTAL CONTROL]  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
(DVD only)  
Enter password, then press ENTER  
.
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level such as the  
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
function allows you to set a playback limitation  
level.  
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The display for setting the playback  
limitation level appears.  
The Control Menu appears.  
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LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
STANDARD:  
4: PG13  
USA  
OFF  
USA  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
5
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then  
press ENTER.  
To turn off the Parental Control  
function  
The selection items for [STANDARD] are  
displayed.  
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.  
To play a disc for which Parental  
Control is set  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
USA  
USA  
STANDARD:  
1 Insert the disc and press H.  
OTHERS  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
6
7
Press X/x to select a geographic area  
as the playback limitation level, then  
press ENTER.  
The system starts playback.  
Tip  
The area is selected.  
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and  
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703”  
using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The  
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.  
After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the  
disc in the system and press H. When the display for  
entering your password appears, enter your new  
password.  
When you select [OTHERS t], select and  
using the number buttons.  
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press  
ENTER.  
The selection items for [LEVEL] are  
displayed.  
Note  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
• The Control Menu display will show different items  
depending on the disc type.  
LEVEL:  
OFF  
OFF  
STANDARD:  
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental  
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this  
system.  
8:  
7: NC17  
6:  
5:  
R
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change  
the parental control level while playing the disc. In  
this case, enter your password, then change the level.  
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns  
to the previous level.  
8
Press X/x to select the level you want,  
then press ENTER.  
Parental Control setting is complete.  
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To confirm your password, re-enter it  
using the number buttons, then press  
ENTER.  
Area Code  
Standard  
Code  
Standard  
Code  
number  
number  
2044  
2047  
2046  
2057  
2070  
2079  
2090  
2092  
2115  
2165  
2174  
2109  
2248  
2238  
2254  
2276  
2304  
Argentina  
Australia  
Austria  
Belgium  
Brazil  
Malaysia  
Mexico  
2363  
2362  
If you make a mistake entering  
your password  
Press C before you press ENTER and input the  
correct number.  
Netherlands 2376  
New  
Zealand  
2390  
Norway  
Pakistan  
2379  
2427  
Canada  
Chile  
Philippines 2424  
China  
Portugal  
Russia  
2436  
2489  
2501  
2149  
2499  
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
India  
Singapore  
Spain  
Sweden  
Switzerland 2086  
Indonesia  
Italy  
Thailand  
2528  
2184  
United  
Kingdom  
Japan  
Korea  
Changing the password  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY while the system is  
The Control Menu appears.  
2
Press X/x to select  
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press  
ENTER.  
The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]  
appear.  
3
Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t],  
then press ENTER.  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
4
5
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
Enter a new 4-digit password using the  
number buttons, then press ENTER.  
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You can select the TV channels by using the  
number buttons.  
To select the TV channels, press the number  
buttons, then ENTER.  
Other Operations  
Controlling the TV with the  
Supplied Remote  
Note  
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control  
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.  
You can control your TV (SONY only) with the  
supplied remote.  
TV ?/1  
TV/VIDEO  
Number  
buttons  
ENTER  
TV VOL +/–  
TV CH –/+  
TV  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
To control the TV  
You can control the TV by using following  
buttons.  
By pressing  
TV [/1  
You can  
Turn the TV on or off.  
TV/VIDEO  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other input  
sources.  
TV VOL +/–  
while pressing  
the TV button  
Adjust the TV volume.  
TV CH +/– while Select the TV channel.  
pressing the TV  
button  
Number buttons Select the TV channel.  
while pressing  
the TV button  
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By pressing Number  
TV’s input source  
Using the THEATRE SYNC  
Function  
TV/VIDEO  
0
No input source  
(Default)  
1
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
VIDEO4  
VIDEO5  
VIDEO6  
VIDEO7  
VIDEO8  
2
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your  
SONY TV and this system, changes the system  
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s  
input source you set with one button push.  
3
4
5
6
THEATRE  
7
SYNC  
TV/VIDEO  
8
9*  
COMPONENT 1  
INPUT  
Number  
buttons  
CLEAR*  
COMPONENT 2  
INPUT  
ALBUM –* COMPONENT 3  
INPUT  
ALBUM –/+  
TV CH +  
CLEAR  
ALBUM +* COMPONENT 4  
INPUT  
* Except for North American models.  
Operating for the THEATRE  
SYNC function  
Preparing for the THEATRE  
SYNC function  
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this  
system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.  
If this function does not work, change the  
transmit time. The transmit time varies  
depending on the TV.  
Register the TV’s input source connected to this  
system.  
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering  
the code for the TV’s input source  
connected to this system (see the table)  
using the number buttons.  
To change the transmit time  
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the  
code for transmit time (see the table) using the  
number buttons.  
The TV’s input source is selected.  
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to  
connect the system. For details, see the  
instructions of your TV.  
The transmit time from the remote is selected.  
By pressing Number  
Transmit time  
TV CH +  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0.5 (Default)  
1
1.5  
2
2.5  
3
3.5  
4
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Enjoying the Sound of  
Other Components  
• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function  
may not work on some SONY TVs.)  
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this  
function may not work. Install the system near the  
TV.  
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV  
and this system while entering the code.  
AMP MENU  
FUNCTION  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
Selecting the connected  
component  
You can use a VCR or other components  
connected to the VIDEO/SAT jacks on the rear  
panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied  
with the components for further information on  
the operation.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”  
or “SAT” appears in the front panel display.  
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of  
the system changes in the following sequence.  
When “ATTENUATE” is set to “ATT OFF.”  
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t  
VIDEO t DVD t ...  
When “ATTENUATE” is set to “ATT ON.”  
DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t SAT  
t DVD t …  
For details on “ATTENUATE,” see page 66.  
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Using a digital satellite  
receiver or other components  
with a high audio output level  
Enjoying the Radio  
Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/  
SAT jacks on the rear panel. You can also  
connect the components with a high audio  
output level (including 2V r.m.s components,  
such as MD, etc.) to the VIDEO/SAT jacks, and  
perform the following to prevent distortion  
occurring.  
TUNER  
MENU  
FUNCTION  
TUNER/  
BAND  
CLEAR  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
“VIDEO” appears in the front panel  
display.  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
VOLUME +/–  
PRESET  
–/+  
2
3
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until  
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front  
TUNING –/+  
panel display, then press ENTER or c.  
4
Press X/x to select “ATT ON” in the  
front panel display.  
Presetting radio stations  
The output level is changed.  
When you select “ATT OFF” and press x,  
this operation will be canceled.  
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM  
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down  
the volume to minimum.  
5
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
1
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the  
band you want appears in the front  
panel display.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
The function name in the front panel  
display changes to “SAT.”  
Press and hold TUNING + or – until the  
auto scanning starts.  
Tip  
• To return to the VIDEO function, select “ATT OFF”  
at Step 4.  
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a  
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo  
program) appear in the front panel display.  
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until  
“MEMORY” appears in the front panel  
display.  
5
Press ENTER.  
A preset number appears in the front panel  
display.  
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Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the  
band changes between FM and AM.  
3
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/–.  
6
7
Press X/x to select the preset number  
you want.  
To turn off the radio  
Press "/1.  
To listen to non-preset radio  
stations  
Press ENTER.  
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.  
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or –  
repeatedly.  
The station is stored.  
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +  
or –. Press x when you stop the automatic  
tuning.  
8
Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.  
Tip  
To change the preset number  
• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that  
“MONO” appears in the front panel display. There  
will be no stereo effect, but the reception will  
improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo  
effect.  
Restart from Step 1.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
(except for Middle Eastern  
model)  
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas  
(aerials).  
The AM tuning interval can be set to either  
10 kHz or 9 kHz.  
• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY  
repeatedly (page 50).  
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in  
any AM station, then turn off the system by  
pressing "/1on the system. While holding down  
> (on the system), press "/1 on the system to  
turn on the power. If you change the interval,  
AM preset stations will be erased.  
Naming preset stations  
You can enter a name for preset stations. These  
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the  
system’s front panel display when a station is  
selected.  
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.  
Note that no more than one name can be entered  
for each preset station.  
Listening to the radio  
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”  
or “AM” appears in the front panel  
display.  
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”  
or “AM” appears in the front panel  
display.  
The last station you received is tuned in.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want to  
create an index name for.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
3
4
Press TUNER MENU.  
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until “NAME  
IN” appears in the front panel display.  
2
Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to  
select the preset station you want.  
Each time you press the button, the system  
tunes in one preset station.  
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6
Press ENTER.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
Create a name by using the cursor  
buttons.  
You can set the system to turn off at a preset  
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.  
You can preset the time in 10 minutes  
decrements.  
Press X/x to select a character, then press c  
to move the cursor to the next position.  
Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be  
input for a radio station name.  
If you make a mistake  
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to  
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select  
the desired character.  
SLEEP  
To erase the character, press C/c  
repeatedly until the character to be erased  
flashes, then press CLEAR.  
7
Press ENTER.  
The station name is stored.  
Press SLEEP.  
Each time you press this button, the minutes  
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:  
SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M  
R
r
SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M  
To check the remaining time  
Press SLEEP once.  
To change the remaining time  
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired  
time.  
To cancel the Sleep Timer  
function  
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”  
appears in the front panel display.  
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Changing the Brightness  
of the Front Panel Display  
Returning to the Default  
Settings  
The brightness of the front panel display can be  
set to either of 2 levels.  
You can return the system parameters, such as  
preset stations, to the default settings.  
"/1  
x
A
AMP MENU  
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the system.  
Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at  
the same time.  
X/x/c  
ENTER  
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel  
display and the default settings are returned.  
1
2
Press AMP MENU.  
Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”  
appears in the front panel display, then  
press ENTER or c.  
3
4
Press X/x to select the brightness of  
the front panel display.  
Press ENTER or AMP MENU.  
The AMP menu turns off.  
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4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press ENTER.  
Settings and Adjustments  
The Setup Display appears.  
Using the Setup Display  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
OSD:  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
By using the Setup Display, you can make  
various adjustments to items such as picture and  
sound. You can also set a language for the  
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other  
things. For details on each Setup Display item,  
see pages from 71 to 77. For an overall list of  
Setup Display items, see page 93.  
Press X/x to select the setup item from  
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE  
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM  
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then  
press ENTER.  
Note  
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over  
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions  
described may work.  
The Setup item is selected.  
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]  
Selected item  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
OFF  
FULL  
X/x  
ENTER  
Setup items  
5
6
Select an item using X/x, then press  
ENTER.  
DISPLAY  
The options for the selected item appear.  
Example: [TV TYPE]  
1
2
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
SCREEN SETUP  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
16:9  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
The Control Menu appears.  
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SETUP],  
OFF  
FULL  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Options  
(
(
)
)
1 2 2 7  
1 8 3 4  
DVD VIDEO  
:
:
Select a setting using X/x, then press  
ENTER.  
The setting is selected and setup is  
complete.  
QUICK  
QUICK  
CUSTOM  
RESET  
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Setting the Display or  
Sound Track Language  
[LANGUAGE SETUP]  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
16:9  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
OFF  
FULL  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set  
various languages for the on-screen display or  
sound track.  
Selected setting  
To reset all of the [SETUP]  
settings  
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. To use the display, see “Using the  
1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.  
2 Select [YES] using X/x.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
You can also quit the process and return to  
the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.  
OSD:  
ENGLISH  
ENGLISH  
ORIGINAL  
ENGLISH  
MENU:  
AUDIO:  
SUBTITLE:  
3 Press ENTER.  
All the settings explained on pages 71 to 77  
return to the default settings. Do not press [/  
1 while resetting the system as it takes a  
few seconds to complete.  
Note  
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no  
disc is in the system, the guide message appears on  
the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup  
(page 28), press ENTER, to return to normal screen,  
press CLEAR.  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)  
You can select the desired language for the  
disc’s menu.  
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded  
on the DVD VIDEO.  
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the  
language for the subtitles changes according to  
the language you selected for the sound track.  
Tip  
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code  
number buttons.  
Note  
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],  
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be  
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the  
language may not be selected automatically).  
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[4:3 LETTER BOX]  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Settings for the Display  
[SCREEN SETUP]  
Choose settings according to the TV to be  
connected.  
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
[16:9]  
The default settings are underlined.  
SCREEN SETUP  
TV TYPE:  
4:3 LETTER BOX  
SCREEN SAVER:  
BACKGROUND:  
BLACK LEVEL:  
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):  
4:3 OUTPUT:  
ON  
JACKET PICTURE  
ON  
Note  
OFF  
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be  
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or  
vice versa.  
FULL  
x [SCREEN SAVER]  
The screen saver image appears when you leave  
the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,  
or when you play back a CD or DATA CD (MP3  
audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver  
will help prevent your display device from  
x [TV TYPE]  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3  
standard or wide).  
The default setting varies, depending on the  
country model.  
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press  
off the screen saver.  
H to turn  
[4:3 LETTER  
BOX]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. Displays a wide picture  
with bands on the upper and lower  
portions of the screen.  
[ON]  
Turns on the screen saver.  
Turns off the screen saver.  
[OFF]  
[4:3 PAN SCAN]  
Select this when you connect a 4:3  
screen TV. Automatically displays  
the wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the portions  
that do not fit.  
x [BACKGROUND]  
Selects the background color or picture on the  
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD  
or DATA CD (MP3 audio).  
[16:9]  
Select this when you connect a  
wide-screen TV or a TV with a  
wide mode function.  
[JACKET  
PICTURE]  
The jacket picture (still picture)  
appears, but only when the jacket  
picture is already recorded on the  
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the  
disc does not contain a jacket  
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture  
appears.  
[GRAPHICS]  
A preset picture stored in the  
system appears.  
[BLUE]  
The background color is blue.  
The background color is black.  
[BLACK]  
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Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the jacks other than  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
[ON]  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
[OFF]  
Lowers the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes  
too white.  
x[BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks.  
You cannot select this and the setting is not  
effective when the system outputs progressive  
signal.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
Raise the standard black level.  
Use this when the picture becomes  
too black.  
x[4:3 OUTPUT]  
This setting is effective only when you set [TV  
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]  
(page 72). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect  
ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p)  
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,  
not the system.  
Note  
• This setting is effective only when “P AUTO  
(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO  
(PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using  
PROGRESSIVE (page 22).  
[FULL]  
Select this when you can change  
the aspect ratio on your TV.  
[NORMAL]  
Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on your  
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio  
signal with black bands on left and  
right sides of the image.  
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selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG  
audio tracks in this order.  
Custom Settings  
[CUSTOM SETUP]  
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD only)  
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or  
off. Resume playback point can be stored in  
memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/  
VIDEO CD discs (page 32).  
Use this to set up playback related and other  
settings.  
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.  
[ON]  
Stores the resume settings in  
memory for up to 40 discs.  
The default settings are underlined.  
[OFF]  
Does not store the resume settings  
in memory. Playback restarts at  
the resume point only for the  
current disc in the system.  
CUSTOM SETUP  
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
PAUSE MODE:  
TRACK SELECTION:  
MULTI-DISC RESUME:  
AUDIO DRC:  
STANDARD  
x [AUDIO DRC] (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)  
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.  
Useful for watching movies at low volume late  
at night.  
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW  
only)  
Selects the picture in pause mode.  
[OFF]  
No compression of dynamic  
range.  
[AUTO]  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is output  
with no jitter. Normally select this  
position.  
[STANDARD]  
Reproduces the sound track with  
the kind of dynamic range that the  
recording engineer intended.  
[MAX]  
Compresses dynamic range at the  
maximum.  
[FRAME]  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically, is  
output in high resolution.  
Note  
• [AUDIO DRC] only applies to Dolby Digital sources.  
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Gives the sound track which contains the highest  
number of channels priority when you play a  
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats  
(PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital  
format) are recorded.  
[OFF]  
No priority given.  
Priority given.  
[AUTO]  
Note  
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may  
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has  
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 71). (Depending on  
the disc, this function may not work.)  
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio  
tracks have the same number of channels, the system  
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Position diagram  
Settings for the Speakers  
[SPEAKER SETUP]  
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set  
for the size of the speakers you have connected  
and their distance from your listening position.  
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the  
balance of the speakers to the same level.  
90  
A
A
45  
B
B
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup  
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup  
20  
The default settings are underlined.  
[FRONT]  
[YES]  
Note  
[CENTER]  
[YES]: Normally select this.  
[NONE]: Select this if no center  
speaker is used.  
• You cannot operate these setup items when you  
connect headphones to the system.  
[SURROUND]  
[BEHIND]: Select thisif surround  
speakers are located in section B.  
[SIDE]: Select this if surround  
speakers are located in section A.  
[NONE]: Select this if no  
SPEAKER SETUP  
SIZE:  
DISTANCE:  
LEVEL(FRONT):  
LEVEL(SURROUND):  
TEST TONE:  
FRONT:  
CENTER:  
SURROUND:  
SUBWOOFER:  
OFF  
YES  
YES  
BEHIND  
YES  
surround speaker is used.  
[SUBWOOFER]  
[YES]  
To return to the default setting  
when changing a setting  
Note  
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a  
moment.  
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that  
only the [SIZE] setting does not return to the  
default setting.  
• Depending on the settings of other speakers,  
subwoofer may be excessive.  
x [DISTANCE]  
x[SIZE]  
The default distance setting for the speakers in  
relation to the listening position is shown below.  
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup  
(page 28), the settings is automatically  
displayed.  
If you do not connect center or surround  
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the  
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]  
and specify the surround speaker position. Since  
the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot  
change them.  
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[L]  
0 dB  
Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB  
in 1 dB increments.  
[R]  
0 dB  
Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB  
in 1 dB increments.  
[CENTER]  
0 dB  
(appears when you  
set [CENTER] to  
[YES] in the [SIZE]  
setting.)  
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB  
in 1 dB increments.  
1.0 - 7.0 m/  
4 - 23 ft  
0.0 - 7.0 m/  
0 - 23 ft  
[SUBWOOFER]  
0 dB  
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB  
in 1 dB increments.  
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]  
You can vary the level of surround speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display  
when you move the speakers.  
(This settings appear except when you set  
[SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE]  
setting.)  
[FRONT]  
3.0 m/10 ft*  
Front speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set in 0.2  
meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to  
7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft).  
[L]  
0 dB  
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in  
1 dB increments.  
[CENTER]  
3.0 m/10 ft*  
(appears when  
you set  
[CENTER] to  
[YES] in the  
[SIZE] setting.)  
Center speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set in 0.2  
meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to  
7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).  
[R]  
0 dB  
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in  
1 dB increments.  
To adjust the volume of all the  
speakers at one time  
[SURROUND]  
3.0 m/10 ft*  
(appears except  
when you set  
[SURROUND]  
to [NONE] in the  
[SIZE] setting.)  
Surround speaker distance from the  
listening position can be set in 0.2  
meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to  
7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).  
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or  
press VOLUME +/– on the remote.  
x [TEST TONE]  
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust  
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)].  
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 28), the  
default settings are changed.  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
The test tone is not emitted from the  
speakers.  
Note  
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a  
moment.  
The test tone is emitted from each speaker  
in sequence while adjusting level. When  
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP]  
items, the test tone is emitted from each  
speaker in sequence.  
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an  
equal distance from your listening position, set the  
distance according to the closest speaker.  
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from  
your listening position than the front speakers.  
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]  
setting may not be effective.  
Adjusting the speaker level by  
using the test tone  
x [LEVEL (FRONT)]  
1
Press  
in stop mode.  
DISPLAY when the system is  
You can vary the level of front speakers as  
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]  
for easy adjustment.  
The Control Menu appears.  
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3
4
Press X/x to select  
then press ENTER.  
[SETUP],  
The options for [SETUP] appear.  
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then  
press ENTER.  
The Setup Display appears.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select  
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER  
or c.  
5
6
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press ENTER or c.  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],  
then press ENTER.  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
7
From your listening position, adjust the  
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL  
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.  
The test tone is emitted from only the  
speaker which you are adjusting.  
8
Press ENTER when you have finished  
making adjustments.  
9
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST  
TONE], then press ENTER.  
10  
Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],  
then press ENTER.  
Note  
• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts  
off for a moment.  
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On your TV’s color  
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have  
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after  
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,  
place the speakers farther away from the set.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On placement  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still  
• Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.  
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet  
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.  
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do  
not place the unit in a confined space where  
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.  
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything  
on the system. The system is equipped with a high  
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,  
the unit can overheat and malfunction.  
video image or on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still  
video image or on-screen display image displayed  
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk  
permanent damage to your television screen.  
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to  
this.  
On moving the system  
When you carry the system, use the following  
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.  
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug  
and do not block the ventilation holes.  
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select  
• Do not place the system in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
“DVD.”  
2 Make sure that all discs are removed from  
the system.  
On operation  
3 Press x and "/1 simultaneously.  
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel  
display after “STANDBY.”  
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture  
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should  
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In  
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned  
on for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)  
from the wall outlet (mains).  
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you  
don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
On adjusting volume  
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section  
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you  
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level  
section is suddenly played.  
On cleaning  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
On cleaning discs  
• Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD  
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.  
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Notes about the Discs  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the system, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should any  
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
On handling discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.  
Power  
The power is not turned on.  
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is  
connected securely.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in  
a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside the  
car.  
If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears  
alternately in the front panel display.  
Immediately unplug the AC power cord (mains  
lead) and check the following items.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?  
• Are you using only the specified speakers?  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the  
system?  
On cleaning  
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning  
cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the center out.  
After checking the above items and fixing any  
problems, connect the AC power cord (mains lead)  
again and turn on the system. If the cause of the  
problem cannot be found even after checking all the  
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• The video connecting cords are not connected  
securely.  
• The video connecting cords are damaged.  
• The system is not connected to the correct TV  
input jack (page 21).  
This system can only play back a standard  
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular  
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause  
a malfunction.  
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you  
can view pictures from the system.  
• You have set progressive format but your TV  
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In  
this case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 22).  
Do not use a disc that has a commercially  
available accessory attached, such as a label or  
ring.  
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive  
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be  
affected when you set progressive format. In this  
case, return the setting to interlace format (the  
default setting) (page 22).  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• If the picture output from your system goes  
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-  
protection signal applied to some DVD programs  
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could affect picture quality. If you still experience  
problems even when you connect your system  
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to  
your TV’s S video input (page 21, 25).  
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not  
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or  
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby  
Digital or MPEG audio format.  
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV  
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does  
not fill the screen.  
The sound comes from the center speaker  
only.  
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from  
the center speaker only.  
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.  
No sound is heard from the center speaker.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 54).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center  
speaker may be less noticeable.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.  
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON”  
is displayed in the front panel display.  
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion  
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play  
mode.  
No sound or only a very low-level sound is  
heard from the surround speakers.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 54).  
• Depending on the source, the effect of the  
surround speakers may be less noticeable.  
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press  
H to return to normal play mode.  
• Check the speaker settings (page 75).  
Operation  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected  
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an  
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
There is no sound from the subwoofer.  
• Check the speaker connections and settings  
(page 14, 75).  
• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning  
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 66).  
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in  
the front panel display.  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)  
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
• Clean the disc.  
The remote does not function.  
• There are obstacles between the remote and the  
system.  
• The distance between the remote and the system is  
too far.  
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on  
the system.  
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a  
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.  
• The batteries in the remote are weak.  
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO  
The disc does not play.  
• There is no disc inserted.  
• Make sure the system is connected properly.  
• The disc is upside down.  
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.  
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.  
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).  
• The region code on the DVD does not match the  
system.  
The surround effect is difficult to hear when  
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG  
audio sound track.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 54).  
• Check the speaker connections and settings (page  
14, 75).  
• Moisture has condensed inside the system and  
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc  
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and leave the system turned on for about half an  
hour.  
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically  
appears on the TV screen.  
The system starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
• The DVD features an auto playback function.  
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format  
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or  
Joliet.  
Playback stops automatically.  
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3.”  
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.  
While playing such a disc, the system stops  
playback at the auto pause signal.  
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it  
has the extension “.MP3.”  
You cannot perform some functions such as  
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat  
Play.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to  
perform some of the operations above. See the  
operating manual that came with the disc.  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO  
format.  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 42).  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
Messages do not appear on the screen in the  
language you want.  
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language  
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under  
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 71).  
The JPEG image file cannot be played.  
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format  
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or  
Joliet.  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”  
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in  
normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in  
Progressive JPEG.  
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the  
sound track.  
• It does not fit the screen (those images are  
reduced).  
The subtitle language cannot be changed.  
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the  
DVD being played.  
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to  
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 42).  
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.  
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]  
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then  
on.  
The subtitle cannot be turned off.  
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.  
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file  
starts playing simultaneously.  
• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,  
JPEG)] (page 42).  
The angles cannot be changed.  
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being  
played (page 58).  
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.  
The titles of album/track/file name are not  
displayed correctly.  
• The system can only display numbers and letters  
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as  
[*].  
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when  
playing a DATA CD.  
• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to  
play is broken.  
A disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
• Program play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has  
been selected.  
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to  
DCF.  
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before  
playing a disc.  
• Resume Play has been selected.  
During stop, press x on the system or the remote  
and then start playback (page 32).  
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or  
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.  
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The system does not work normally.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from  
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after  
several minutes.  
Self-diagnosis Function  
(When letters/numbers appear in the  
display)  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to  
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-  
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a  
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on  
the screen and the front panel display. In this  
case, check the following table.  
C:13:50  
First 3  
Cause and/or corrective action  
characters of  
the service  
number  
C 13  
The disc is dirty.  
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth  
C 31  
The disc is not inserted correctly.  
,Restart the system, then re-insert  
the disc correctly.  
E XX  
To prevent a malfunction, the  
system has performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
(xx is a number)  
,Contact your nearest Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility and give the 5-  
character service number.  
Example: E 61 10  
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Emission duration:  
continuous  
NTSC  
Specifications  
Signal format system  
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)  
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22  
kHz ( 1.0 dB)  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND  
TOTAL HARMONIC  
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1.0  
dB)  
DISTORTION:  
With 3 ohm loads, both  
channels driven, from  
200 – 20,000 Hz; rated  
55 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power,  
with no more than 0.7 %  
total harmonic distortion  
from 250 milli watts to  
rated output.  
Tuner section  
System  
PLL quartz-locked digital  
synthesizer system  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
(100 kHz step)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced  
Amplifier section  
DAV-DX170  
Intermediate frequency  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
10.7 MHz  
Surround mode (reference) music power output  
Front: 143 W + 143 W  
(with SS-TS31)  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 10 kHz)  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the  
interval set at 9 kHz)  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
450 kHz  
Center*: 143 W  
(with SS-CT31)  
Surround*: 143 W + 143  
W
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
(with SS-TS31B)  
Subwoofer*: 285 W  
(with SS-WS32)  
Video section  
Outputs  
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
S video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms  
COMPONENT:  
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
75 ohms  
DAV-DX250  
Surround mode (reference) music power output  
Front: 143 W + 143 W  
(with SS-TS41)  
Center*: 143 W  
(with SS-CT31)  
Surround*: 143 W + 143  
W
(with SS-TS31B)  
Subwoofer*: 285 W  
(with SS-WS32)  
Speakers (DAV-DX170)  
Front  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
5
Speaker unit  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
*
Depending on the sound field settings and the source,  
there may be no sound output.  
Rated impedance  
2.7 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
90 × 132 × 107 mm  
5
1
1
Inputs  
(3 /8 × 5 /4 × 4 /4 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 250/450 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
Mass (approx.)  
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz)  
Phones  
Accepts low-and high-  
impedance headphones.  
Center  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
2.7 ohms  
DVD system  
5
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)  
(CD: λ = 790 nm)  
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
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Dimensions (approx.)  
200 × 92 × 107 mm  
(7 /8 × 3 /8 × 4 /4 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
2.7 ohms  
7
5
1
90 × 132 × 107 mm  
5
1
1
(3 /8 × 5 /4 × 4 /4 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Mass (approx.)  
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)  
Surround  
Subwoofer  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
5
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
2.7 ohms  
3
Rated impedance  
Speaker unit  
Dimensions (approx.)  
90 × 132 × 107 mm  
(3 /8 × 5 /4 × 4 /4 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
cone type  
1.3 ohms  
5
1
1
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
200 × 312 × 321 mm  
7
3
3
Mass (approx.)  
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)  
(7 /8 × 12 /8 × 12 /4  
inches)  
Subwoofer  
(w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
160 mm (6 /8 inches) dia.  
General  
3
Speaker unit  
cone type  
1.3 ohms  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
On: 160 W  
Rated impedance  
Dimensions (approx.)  
200 × 312 × 321 mm  
(7 /8 × 12 /8 × 12 /4  
inches)  
(w/h/d)  
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)  
Standby: 0.3 W (at the  
Power Saving Mode)  
430 × 88 × 415 mm  
(17 × 3 /2 × 16 /8 inches)  
(w/h/d) incl. projecting  
parts  
7
3
3
Dimensions (approx.)  
1
3
Mass (approx.)  
Speakers (DAV-DX250)  
Front  
Mass (approx.)  
Supplied accessories  
5.0 kg (11 lb 1 oz)  
See page 12.  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
70 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
cone type  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
7
Speaker unit  
Rated impedance  
2.7 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
260 × 1,110 × 260 mm  
(10 /4 × 43 /4 × 10 /4  
inches)  
1
3
1
(w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz)  
Center  
Speaker system  
Bass reflex, magnetically  
shielded  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
5
Speaker unit  
cone type  
Rated impedance  
2.7 ohms  
Dimensions (approx.)  
200 × 92 × 107 mm  
(7 /8 × 3 /8 × 4 /4 inches)  
(w/h/d)  
7
5
1
Mass (approx.)  
0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz)  
Surround  
Speaker system  
Speaker unit  
Bass reflex  
65 mm (2 /8 inches) dia.  
5
cone type  
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Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of  
surround speakers and a center speaker. The  
surround speakers output monaural sound.  
Glossary  
Album  
Section of a music piece or an image on a data  
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.  
DTS  
Digital audio compression technology  
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This  
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.  
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and  
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this  
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete  
channels of high quality digital audio. The good  
channel separation is realized due to the all  
channel data being recorded discretely and  
processed in digitally.  
Chapter  
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is  
composed of several chapters.  
Dolby Digital  
This movie theater sound format for is more  
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In  
this format, the surround speakers output stereo  
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a  
subwoofer channel for deep bass is  
independently provided. This format is also  
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel  
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions  
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six  
channels in this format are recorded separately  
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,  
since all the signals are processed digitally, less  
signal degradation occurs.  
DVD  
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving  
pictures even though its diameter is the same as  
a CD.  
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-  
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times  
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a  
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a  
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and  
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also  
uses the variable rate coding technology that  
processes allocated data according to the status  
of the picture.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth  
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is  
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix  
surround decoder that extracts the spatial  
properties of the original recording without  
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.  
xMovie mode  
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as  
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more  
realistic audio presence.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions such  
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental  
Control functions are provided with the DVD.  
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television  
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby  
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield  
directionality that approaches the quality of  
discrete 5.1-channel sound.  
xMusic mode  
DVD-RW  
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music  
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound  
space.  
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc  
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The  
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode  
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video  
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,  
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)  
mode allow the contents to be programmed or  
edited.  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic  
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four  
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with  
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby  
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right  
panning more naturally and localizes sounds  
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DVD+RW  
Progressive format  
(sequential scanning)  
In contrast to the Interlace format, the  
progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per  
second by reproducing all scanning lines (525  
lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture  
quality increases and still images, text and  
horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is  
compatible with the 525 progressive format.  
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and  
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording  
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO  
format.  
File  
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (“File”  
is an exclusive definition for this system.) A  
single file consists of a single image.  
Film based software, Video based  
software  
Region Code  
This system is used to protect copyrights. A  
region number is allocated on each DVD system  
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each  
region code is shown on the system as well as on  
the disc packaging. The system can play discs  
that match its region code. The system can also  
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the  
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region  
limit may still apply.  
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video  
based software. Film based DVDs contain the  
same images (24 frames per second) that are  
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,  
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays  
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.  
ALL  
Interlace format  
(Interlaced scanning)  
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard  
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames  
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -  
alternately between the even numbered scanning  
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at  
60 times per second.  
Scene  
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)  
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures  
and still pictures are divided into sections called  
“scenes.”  
Title  
Multi-angle function  
The longest section of a picture or music feature  
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the  
entire album in audio software.  
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the  
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.  
Multilingual function  
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a  
picture are recorded on some DVDs.  
Track  
Section of a picture or a music piece on a  
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is  
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).  
Parental Control  
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the  
disc by the age of the users according to the  
limitation level in each country. The limitation  
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,  
playback is completely prohibited, violent  
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes  
and so on.  
VIDEO CD  
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of  
a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a  
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes  
of moving pictures.  
Playback Control (PBC)  
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)  
to control playback.  
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO  
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing  
simple interactive programs, programs with  
search functions, and so on.  
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.  
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are  
compressed while sounds we can hear are not  
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the  
audio information of conventional audio CDs.  
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.  
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• Version 1.1: You can play only moving  
pictures and sounds.  
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still  
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.  
This system conforms to both versions.  
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Language Code List  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code  
Language  
Code  
Language  
Code  
Language  
1027  
1028  
1032  
1039  
1044  
1045  
1051  
1052  
1053  
1057  
1059  
1060  
1061  
1066  
1067  
1070  
1079  
1093  
1097  
1103  
1105  
1109  
1130  
1142  
1144  
1145  
1149  
1150  
1151  
1157  
1165  
1166  
1171  
1174  
1181  
1183  
1186  
1194  
1196  
1203  
1209  
1217  
1226  
1229  
1233  
1235  
1239  
Afar  
1245  
1248  
1253  
1254  
1257  
1261  
1269  
1283  
1287  
1297  
1298  
1299  
1300  
1301  
1305  
1307  
1311  
1313  
1326  
1327  
1332  
1334  
1345  
1347  
1349  
1350  
1352  
1353  
1356  
1357  
1358  
1363  
1365  
1369  
1376  
1379  
1393  
1403  
1408  
1417  
1428  
1435  
1436  
1463  
1481  
1482  
1483  
Inupiak  
1489  
1491  
1495  
1498  
1501  
1502  
1503  
1505  
1506  
1507  
1508  
1509  
1511  
1512  
1513  
1514  
1515  
1516  
1517  
1521  
1525  
1527  
1528  
1529  
1531  
1532  
1534  
1535  
1538  
1539  
1540  
1543  
1557  
1564  
1572  
1581  
1587  
1613  
1632  
1665  
1684  
1697  
Russian  
Kinyarwanda  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Sangho  
Serbo-Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Amharic  
Arabic  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Byelorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Bislama  
Bengali; Bangla  
Tibetan  
Breton  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Italian  
Hebrew  
Japanese  
Yiddish  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Korean  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
Kirghiz  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
Somali  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Siswati  
Sesotho  
Sundanese  
Swedish  
Swahili  
Tamil  
Latin  
Lingala  
Welsh  
Danish  
German  
Bhutani  
Greek  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian; Lettish  
Malagasy  
Maori  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Malay  
Maltese  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Nepali  
Telugu  
Tajik  
Thai  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
Tonga  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
English  
Esperanto  
Spanish  
Estonian  
Basque  
Persian  
Finnish  
Fiji  
Faroese  
French  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Frisian  
Irish  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Occitan  
(Afan) Oromo  
Oriya  
Punjabi  
Uzbek  
Vietnamese  
Volap k  
Wolof  
Scots Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Xhosa  
Yoruba  
Chinese  
Zulu  
Polish  
Hindi  
Pashto; Pushto  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
Kirundi  
Croatian  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
1703  
Not specified  
Romanian  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.  
Front panel  
A "/1 (on/standby) (27, 31, 69)  
H ./> (32)  
I FUNCTION (31)  
J PHONES jack (31)  
D A (open/close) (31, 69)  
L
(remote sensor) (12)  
F X (pause) (32)  
M Front panel display (90)  
G x (stop) (32, 69)  
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Front panel display  
About the indications in the front panel display  
A Lights up during PBC playback.  
E Current sound effect (57)  
(VIDEO CD only) (37)  
F Current surround format (Except for  
B Lights up when the time information of  
a title or chapter appears in the front  
panel display. (DVD only)  
G Current mode (DVD function only)  
H Playing status (DVD function only)  
C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only)  
D Lights up when 2 channel source is  
output from the surround speakers.  
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Rear panel  
S
VIDEO (DVD ONLY)  
AUDIO IN  
R
Y
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
L
AM  
DVD ONLY  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO/SAT  
VIDEO  
FRONT  
R
FRONT  
L
SURR  
R
SURR  
L
CENTER  
WOOFER  
COAXIAL  
FM 75  
MONITOR OUT  
SPEAKER  
A SPEAKER jacks (14)  
D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks  
B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (23, 25)  
C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21)  
E AM terminal (20)  
F FM 75COAXIAL jack (20)  
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J CLEAR, - (28, 33, 64)  
Remote  
L C/X/x/c/ENTER (27, 33, 54, 59, 65, 69,  
M O RETURN (37)  
N
REPLAY, STEP (32)  
P m/ SLOW, TUNING – (45, 66)  
The H button has a tactile dot.*  
R TV (63)  
T "/1 (on/standby) (27, 31, 67)  
X SOUND FIELD (54)  
Y DISPLAY (67)  
wk SUBTITLE (58)  
wl ANGLE (58)  
e; ALBUM –/+ (32, 64)  
es MUTING (32)  
The VOLUME, TV VOL + button has a  
tactile dot.*  
ef  
eg > PRESET +, TV CH + (28, 32, 63, 67)  
eh  
ADVANCE, STEP (32)  
ej M/  
SLOW, TUNING + (45, 66)  
A TV [/1 (on/standby) (63)  
B TV/VIDEO (63)  
ek x (stop) (32, 59, 67)  
el X (pause) (32)  
C TUNER MENU (66)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the  
system.  
F PROGRESSIVE (22)  
H TUNER/BAND (67)  
I Number buttons (36, 59, 63)  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*  
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DVD Setup Display List  
You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.  
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.  
LANGUAGE SETUP  
SCREEN SETUP  
OSD  
(Select the language you  
want to use from the  
TV TYPE  
4:3 LETTER  
BOX  
4:3 PAN SCAN  
16:9  
displayed language list.)  
ON  
OFF  
JACKET  
PICTURE  
GRAPHICS  
BLUE  
BLACK  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
MENU  
(Select the language you  
want to use from the  
displayed language list.)  
SCREEN SAVER  
BACKGROUND  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
(Select the language you  
want to use from the  
displayed language list.)  
BLACK LEVEL  
(Select the language you  
want to use from the  
displayed language list.)  
BLACK LEVEL  
(COMPONENT  
OUT)  
FULL  
NORMAL  
4:3 OUTPUT  
CUSTOM SETUP  
PAUSE  
MODE  
AUTO  
FRAME  
SPEAKER SETUP  
TRACK  
SELECTION AUTO  
OFF  
SIZE  
FRONT  
CENTER  
YES  
YES  
NONE  
MULTI-DISC  
RESUME  
ON  
OFF  
SURROUND BEHIND  
SIDE  
AUDIO DRC  
OFF  
STANDARD  
MAX  
NONE  
SUBWOOFER YES  
DISTANCE  
FRONT  
1.0 m – 7.0 m/  
4 ft – 23 ft  
0.0 m – 7.0 m/  
0 ft – 23 ft  
CENTER  
0.0 m – 7.0 m/  
0 ft – 23 ft  
SURROUND  
–6 dB – 0 dB  
–6 dB – 0 dB  
–6 dB – +6 dB  
–6 dB – +6 dB  
L
R
LEVEL  
(FRONT)  
CENTER  
SUBWOOFER  
L
R
LEVEL  
(SURROUND)  
–6 dB – +6 dB  
–6 dB – +6 dB  
OFF  
ON  
TEST TONE  
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AMP Menu List  
You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.  
AMP menu  
DIMMER  
DIMMER ON  
DIMMER OFF  
DEMO ON  
DEMO OFF  
ATT ON  
DEMO  
ATTENUATE  
ATT OFF  
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Index  
Numerics  
M
A
N
E
O
On-screen display  
F
B
P
BLACK LEVEL  
H
C
I
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Installing the speakers on the  
Q
R
CUSTOM PARENTAL  
J
L
Listening to other components  
D
S
Display  
Locating  
a specific point by watching  
continued  
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