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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Precautions On power sources AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.
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Note Do not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or operate the control unit as it may break.
CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote ... 75 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function... 77 Using the Video or Other Units... 79 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (Dual Mono) ... 79 Enjoying the Radio ... 80 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display... 86 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ... 87 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display... 87 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings ... 89 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers... 90 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System ...
About This Manual • 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 following symbols are used in this manual.
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Title structure Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Track Audio CD, or CD structure Index Album structure Track Album JPEG structure File 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.
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 player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Currently playing title number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Currently playing chapter...
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 47) DATE (JPEG only) (page 60) ANGLE (DVD only) (page 68) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 51) REPEAT (page 52) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 70) Tips • Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • Control unit (1) • IR transmitter a)b) • IR receiver • IR receiver stand • External receiver (1) • Cover (S) (4) • Cleaning cloth for the front panel (80 mm × 80 mm) (1) •...
Using the Remote Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) 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 center speaker.
About the remote sensor Using the center speaker Point the remote at the remote sensor Without using the center speaker Point the remote at the remote sensor on the external receiver. Connect the external receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL jack of the subwoofer (page 107). on the center speaker.
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 page 37.
Required equipments for the wireless system IR transmitter Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer. Surround speaker (L) The surround speaker (L) incorporates the IR receiver, which receives the sound from the IR transmitter and sends it to the surround speaker (R).
IR receiver Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) cannot receive infrared signals because of the position. Connect to the DIR-R3 jack of the surround speaker (L). For details, see “Using the IR receiver” (page 32). When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned.
Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Center speaker Surround speaker (R) IR transmitter Front speaker (R) IR transmitter Subwoofer Surround speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack and REMOTE CONTROL jack of the system SPEAKER SURR R (gray) jack of the surround speaker (L) DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system Center speaker...
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You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using the optional kit (not supplied). Notes on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: –...
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord 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.
To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug.
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About the wireless system This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 101). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). When using the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) Top view IR transmitter When using the IR...
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. •...
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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. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) ANTENNA COAXIAL System...
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied) Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
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VIDEO AUDIO TV, VCR, etc. Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. • The system cannot output component video signals. • The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the system speakers.
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To listen to TV, VCR or game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound with the system Connect the audio output jacks of the TV, VCR or game machine to the VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) or SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system with audio cords (not supplied). Notes •...
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To enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers without a SCART jack Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (1) to the VIDEO or SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of this subwoofer with audio cords (not supplied). If your TV does not have the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this subwoofer.
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords (Mains Leads) and Powering On Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the surround speaker (L) to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speaker (R) to the surround speaker (L) (see page 18).
• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is receiving an infrared signal from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.
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Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.
Using the IR receiver Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is an obstruction, such as a person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use the external IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR receiver is compact and easy to install.
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Hanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when: – there is an obstruction between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver. – people often pass between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver. When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmitter after deciding the position of the IR receiver.
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• Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.
Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. After performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc. To perform further speakers settings, see “Settings for the Speakers”...
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Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using , then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions Select a suitable listening position...
Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position.
Adjusting the height of the front speakers and the surround speakers When adjusting the speaker height, lay the speaker horizontal and have plenty of soft cushioning around it to prevent damage in the event that the speaker should fall. Remove the back cover. Remove the cover and the two inner stoppers.
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Attach the back cover. Notes • To prevent the speaker falling, keep the speaker horizontal while adjusting the height. • If you take off the speaker cord, slide the speaker contrary in step 3. Next, unfasten the stopper and remove the speaker. Then attach the speaker cord and adjust the height of the speaker.
Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. "/1 Standby indicator EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) VIDEO VIDEO DIR-T1 AUDIO AUDIO PHONES OPTICAL DIGITAL IN REMOTE...
To turn on the system Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by loading a disc. To turn off the system Press "/1. The system enters standby mode and the standby indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
Operating by the Touch Panel Sensor You can also operate the system by touching the Touch Panel Sensor on the control unit. Before using the Touch Panel Sensor, perform steps 1 to 4 in “Playing Discs” (page 40) or steps 1 to 8 in “Presetting Radio Stations”...
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop a 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.
Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–.
Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • 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 To play without using PBC, press ./>...
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Selecting an album and track DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. The list of albums contained in the disc appears.
Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
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When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the file or the album list.
To rotate the current image Rotate the current image using C/c. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the image turns anticlockwise by 90º. Note You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press H to return to normal play before this operation.
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To check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press c or O RETURN to return to the track list.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order. With cover opened. In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the front panel display.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 44). C/X/x/c/ ENTER DISPLAY...
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly. Notes • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to perform some of the operations described.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks albums and files are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Searching for a chapter/index Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select the search method. x When playing a DVD (CHAPTER) x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) (INDEX) x When playing a Super Audio CD (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER)
Playing time and number of the current title TITLE 0.01.11 Remaining time and number of the current title TITLE -1.48.21 Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP 0.01.42 Remaining time and number of the current chapter CHAP -0.08.21 Title name TITLE SONY Current function...
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ALBM SONY Current function When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number Remaining time and current track number 0.59 Track (file) name -4.02 Album (folder) name 1.42 Current function 0.28 -2.20 SONY ALBM SONY ROCK continued...
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TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for details on FILE how to read this information. JPEG ALBM FILE SONY JPEG ALBM ALBM SONY ROCK JPEG...
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (only song title) recorded on the disc.
Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 01 / 01/ 2004 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format”...
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically.
Enjoying Surround 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. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
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Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
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In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
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For music or others Sound field HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT GAME SPORTS MONO MOVIE x HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x LIVE CONCERT (Live concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups” (page 25). FUNCTION MODE With cover opened. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”...
Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, 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.
Displaying Subtitles 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.
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.
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Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
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Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press H. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system starts playback. Notes • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the...
25, press >10, then 2 and 5.) Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
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By pressing Number TV CH+ Notes TV’s input source • This function is only for SONY TV series. No input source • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this (Default) function may not work. Install the system near the VIDEO1 •...
Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or SAT that you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display.
x Dual Mono Sub Sound of the sub language will be output. x Dual Mono Main/Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.
Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Memory FM 4 108.00 Press C/c/ to select the preset number you want. Memory FM 7 108.00 Press ENTER. The station is stored. Complete FM 7 TUNED 108.00 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from step 1.
To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. Tips •...
Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. 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.
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. SLEEP Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: Sleep Auto t Sleep 90min t 80min t 70min Sleep Off T 10min ...
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. CTI ON Press and hold Touch Panel Sensor VOL. – (page 42) and Z simultaneously for a few seconds.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 87- 92.
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU :...
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16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x SCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off. The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you playback a CD, a Super Audio CD, an MP3, or JPEG file (except during the slide show) for...
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUDIO DRC: DATA CD PRIORITY:...
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.
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Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT Front speaker distance from the 1.6 m* listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. CENTER Center speaker distance can be moved 1.6 m* up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening (appears when...
Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTER.
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Customize Dual Mono Dual Mono Main Dual Mono Sub Dual Mono Main/Sub Dual Mono Main+Sub Surround Speaker Reverse Off SL SR Reverse* Reverse On SR SL Dimmer Dimmer Off Dimmer On Lip Sync Lip Sync Off Lip Sync On * This setting appears when you set “Surround Speaker”...
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xLevel Test Tone Test Tone Off: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. Test Tone On: The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously while adjusting balance. When you select one of the “Level” items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence.
Quick Setup and Resetting the System (SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). SETUP QUICK RESET x QUICK Normally, when you turn the system on for the first time or after resetting the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen and you can perform the Quick Setup.
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. Power The power is not turned on.
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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 63). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 37, 90). •...
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The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”...
A disc cannot be ejected and “Locked” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Cannot Lock” appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system, then perform “On moving the...
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Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency Video section Outputs Inputs Speakers Front (L) (R)/Surround (R) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Center Speaker system...
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
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Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channels and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized due to all channel data being recorded discretely and processed digitally.
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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 the discs that match its region code.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel Top Panel A DISC indicator B Touch Panel Sensor (42) C Front panel display (105) D DOLBY DIGITAL indicator E DTS indicator F DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator G D.C.S.
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Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3 MULTI channel playback area (Super Audio CD only) Current mode Playing status REP1 TITLE 0.01.11 Playing time Current title number PBC playback...
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When listening to the radio When playing back a JPEG file Preset number Current band FM 10 MONO 108.00 Monaural/Stereo effect Current station Playing status Playing status JPEG ALBM FILE Current file number...
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Subwoofer (Rear Panel) OUTPUT(TO TV) PHONES REMOTE CONTROL A PHONES jack (40) B EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jacks (25) C DIR-T1 jack (18) D AM terminals (23) E FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (23) F SPEAKER jacks (18) EURO AV ANTENNA VIDEO VIDEO...
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P ENTER Q TUNER MENU (80, 82) R TV [/1 (on/standby) (75) S "/1 (standby) (35, 40, 81) T SONY TV DIRECT (77) U TUNER/BAND (80, 81, 82) V FUNCTION (40, 67, 79, 81, 82) W m/M/SLOW , TUNING –/+ (48,...
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066...
DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the...
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SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT CENTER SURROUND LEVEL CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SUBWOOFER BALANCE FRONT TEST TONE * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 90). SETUP QUICK RESET NONE BEHIND SIDE NONE 1.0m –...
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. Speaker Setup Center Speaker Surround Speaker Front Speaker Distance Center Speaker Distance Surround Speaker Distance Surround Speaker Position * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 92).
Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Ejects the disc. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display.