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Sony DAV-LF10 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-591-181-12(1)
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Operating Instructions
DAV-LF10
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-591-181-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-LF10 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-LF10 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR energy efficiency. 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.

  • Page 4: On Cleaning Discs

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote ... 77 Using the SONY TV DIRECT (THEATRE SYNC) Function ... 79 Using the Video or Other Units... 81 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (Dual Mono) ... 81 Enjoying the Radio ... 82 Using the Sleep Timer ...
  • Page 6 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display... 87 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ... 88 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display... 88 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings ... 90 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers... 92 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System ...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The OSD (on-screen display) may vary depending on the country model. • 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.
  • Page 8 • 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. 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.

  • Page 9: Notes About Discs

    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...

  • Page 10: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    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...
  • Page 11 ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 49) FILE (JPEG only) (page 49) DATE (JPEG only) (page 61) ANGLE (DVD VIDEO only) (page 70) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 53) REPEAT (page 53) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 72) 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.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • Surround amplifier (1) • Control unit (1) • IR transmitter • IR receiver • IR receiver stand (1) For the front speakers • Speaker stands (2) •...

  • Page 13: Using The Remote

    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 on the remote sensor.
  • Page 14 About the remote sensor Point the remote at subwoofer (page 110). It is recommended to position the remote sensor near the Subwoofer. on the remote sensor. Connect the remote sensor to the DIR-R4 jack of the Remote sensor Subwoofer VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA SCAN SELECT...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

    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. For the surround speakers connect them to the surround amplifier that receives the sound by wireless. 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 36.
  • Page 16 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. IR receiver Receive the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the DIR-R1 jack of the surround amplifier. When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned.

  • Page 17: Terminals For Connecting The Speakers

    Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks of the surround amplifier IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system IR receiver...
  • Page 18 You can install the front speakers and surround speakers to optional speaker stands (not supplied). Notes on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold –...
  • Page 19 About the surround amplifier After connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords. Attaching the cover Attach the speaker cord cover by sliding it down along the grooves at the edges of the surround amplifier. Speaker cord cover Surround amplifier Grooves...

  • Page 20: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers

    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.

  • Page 21: To Change The Speaker Cables

    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.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups

    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) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. •...
  • Page 23 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 System COAXIAL...

  • Page 24: Step 3: Tv And Video Component Hookups

    Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. Terminals for connecting video components Connect the TV (VIDEO IN) VCR (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT)
  • Page 25 TV with S VIDEO IN jack INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT PHONES DIR-R4 VIDEO AUDIO TV, VCR, etc. Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. •...
  • Page 26 The system can accept both the digital and analogue signals. Digital signals have priority over analogue signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be processed after 2 seconds. If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the system.
  • Page 27 If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set by mistake The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN SELECT switch on the rear panel of the subwoofer to INTERLACE. continued...
  • Page 28 Connect to a TV with audio output jacks 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.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cords (Mains Leads) And Powering On

    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 amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speakers to the surround amplifier (see page 17).

  • Page 30: Step 5: Adjusting The Wireless System

    • If the POWER/ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier flashes in red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared signal from another Sony's wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the IR receiver so that the POWER/ON LINE indicator...
  • Page 31 Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier turns green.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 • 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.

  • Page 34: Step 6: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup After completing the first 5 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”...
  • Page 35 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using , then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 1 . 6 SURROUND: 1 . 6 The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting.

  • Page 36: Speaker Setup

    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 (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
  • Page 37 Attaching the front speakers to the speaker stands Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the bottom of the speaker stand. Thread the speaker cord through the post of the speaker stand, and connect it to the speaker. Make sure that the hole on the back of the speaker is in the right direction, as illustrated below.
  • Page 38 Attach the cover. Notes • Set both speakers to the same height. • You can install the front and surround speakers on optional speaker stands (WS-FV20 or WS-FV11). When detaching the speakers from their stands Insert a flathead screwdriver (not supplied) into the notch of the cover, and remove the cover from the stand.

  • Page 39: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    Installing the speakers on a wall The front speakers can be wall mounted, either vertically or horizontally. To mount the front speakers horizontally, follow the procedure to install the center speaker. Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
  • Page 40 • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall Hole on the back of the speaker • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 1 4.6 mm inch) 2 10 mm...

  • Page 41: Playing Discs

    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. Disc slot "/1 Standby indicator VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT...

  • Page 42: Additional Operations

    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).

  • Page 43: Operating By The Touch Panel Sensor

    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 41) or steps 1 to 8 in “Presetting Radio Stations”...

  • Page 44: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc

    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.

  • Page 45: Using The Dvd's Menu

    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–.

  • Page 46: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 47: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks 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 tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

  • Page 48: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Select and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. HOME TOWN ROCK BEST HIT When the list of all tracks 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.
  • Page 49 Selecting an album and file DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. The list of albums contained in the disc appears.

  • Page 50: To Rotate The Current Image

    Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Slide show starts from the current image. Press H when you want to exit Slide show. Return to normal play from the current image. To change the interval time of Slide show Each time you press M during Slide show, the interval time changes.

  • Page 51: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks or albums on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks or albums. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Number...

  • Page 52: Playing In Random Order

    Press X/x or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER. Total time of the programmed tracks (except MP3) Program 1 ALBUM 1 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 2 to 4. The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.

  • Page 53: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select MODE), then press ENTER or c. HOME TOWN ROCK BEST HIT ( 1 5 ) CONTINUE CONTINUE(ALBUM)

  • Page 54: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    x When playing a DVD/DVD-RW • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on the disc. • CHAPTER chapter. * Except for DVD-RW (VR mode) x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set to OFF •...

  • Page 55: (Scan, Slow-Motion Play) Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Album/File

    To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 1M t 2M Opposite direction 1m t 2m The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than 1M/1m.

  • Page 56: Searching For A Chapter/Index

    Press X/x to select the search method, then press ENTER or c. x When playing a DVD (TITLE) x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) x When playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) x When playing a CD (TRACK) x When playing an MP3 (ALBUM) or (TRACK) x When displaying a JPEG file...

  • Page 57: Viewing Disc Information

    Press X/x or the number buttons to select the chapter or index number you want to search. If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number.
  • Page 58 TITLE -1.48.21 Playing time of the disc CHAP 0.01.42 Remaining time of the disc CHAP -0.08.21 Track name and current track number TITLE Current function SONY * The display varies, depending on the disc. 0.59 -4.02 1.42 -44.41 SONY...
  • Page 59 When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number Remaining time and current track number Track (file) name SONY Album (folder) name ALBM SONY ROCK Current function When playing back a JPEG Current file number 0.28 File name -2.20 Album (folder) name...

  • Page 60: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Tips • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only the playing time of the scene is displayed. • The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time”...

  • Page 61: Checking The Date Information (Jpeg Only)

    x When playing a DVD • T **:**:** Playing time of the current title • T–**:**:** Remaining time of the current title • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:**:** Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC...

  • Page 62: Sound Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 63 x When playing a DVD-RW The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: • 1: MAIN (main sound) • 1: SUB (sub sound) • 1: MAIN/SUB (Dual Mono) Notes • Not all discs give you the three choices above when in Super Audio CD playback.

  • Page 64: Enjoying Surround Sound

    • Dolby Digital 5.1ch PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • DTS PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 Tips • When the signal contains surround signal components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect is enhanced. • If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
  • Page 65 Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (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.
  • Page 66 Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) With cover opened. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC...
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 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.

  • Page 69: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    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 24). AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”...

  • Page 70: Using Various Additional Functions

    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.

  • Page 71: Displaying Subtitles

    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.

  • Page 72: Locking Discs

    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.
  • Page 73 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.

  • Page 74: Parental Control

    Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD VIDEO 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.
  • Page 75 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.

  • Page 76: Area Code

    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.

  • Page 77: Other Operations

    • 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...
  • Page 78 Manufacturer Code number Kiton 002, 020 LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038 LOEWE 027, 028, 038 LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046 MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034 MARANTZ Mark Matsui 010, 052, 053 Medion Mitsubishi/MGA 002, 021, 022 002, 020, 023, 024, 048 NOKIA 025, 026 Nokia Oceanic...

  • Page 79: Using The Sony Tv Direct (Theatre Sync) Function

    25, press >10, then 2 and 5.) Using the SONY TV DIRECT (THEATRE SYNC) Function This function 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.
  • Page 80 TV’s input source • This function is only for SONY TVs. No input source (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) (Default) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the...

  • Page 81: Using The Video Or Other Units

    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.

  • Page 82: Enjoying The Radio

    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.

  • Page 83: Listening To The Radio

    Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Memory FM 4 108.0 Press C/c/ to select the preset number you want. Memory FM 7 108.0 Press ENTER. The station is stored. Complete FM 7 TUNED 108.0 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from step 1.

  • Page 84: Naming Preset Stations

    Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station. Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the band toggles between AM and FM. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–.

  • Page 85: Using The Sleep Timer

    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.

  • Page 86: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. C/X/x/c/ ENTER With cover opened. Press AMP MENU. Press repeatedly until “Customize” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. The system enters the Customize Menu mode.

  • Page 87: Settings And Adjustments

    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 88- 94.

  • Page 88: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    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 87). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU :...
  • Page 89 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...

  • Page 90: (Screen Setup) Custom Settings

    Notes • If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied), and set progressive format. • When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN SETUP], no signal is output from the MONITOR OUTPUT jacks.
  • Page 91 x TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. No priority given. AUTO Priority given.

  • Page 92: Settings For The Speakers

    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) Note Install the cords carefully to avoid stumbling over the cords. This may cause injury. 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.
  • Page 93 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 (5 ft) meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft).

  • Page 94: Test Tone

    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.
  • Page 95 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 (A/V Lip Sync Off Lip Sync On Sync) Color System Color System Change No...
  • Page 96 This setting appears when you set the corresponding speaker to “Yes” in “Speaker Setup” (page 94). 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.

  • Page 97: (Speaker Setup) Quick Setup And Resetting The System

    Quick Setup and Resetting the System (SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 87). 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.

  • Page 98: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 99 The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Adjust the balance parameter in the [BALANCE] menu (page 93). • Make sure the “Surround Speaker Reverse” setting in the AMP menu is appropriate (page 96). There is no sound from the subwoofer.
  • Page 100 The POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red. • Move the wireless system away from any other nearby wireless system(s). • Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver. The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc into the disc slot correctly.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    (page 70). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “Locked” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Cannot Lock” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 102 Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) Harmonic distortion Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Other models: Antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range North American models: 530 –...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous × 13 surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
  • Page 104 Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range, and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1,”...
  • Page 105 Film based software, Video based software DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
  • Page 106 • Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play this CD layer using a conventional CD player.

  • Page 107: Index To Parts And Controls

    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 (43) C Front panel display (108) D DOLBY DIGITAL indicator E DTS indicator F DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator G D.C.S.
  • Page 108 Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 MULTI channel playback area (Super Audio CD only) * The display varies, depending on the disc. Current mode Playing status REP1 TITLE 0.01.11...
  • Page 109 When listening to the radio When playing back a JPEG file Preset number Monaural/Stereo effect Current band FM 10 TUNED MONO 108.0 Current station Playing status Playing status JPEG FILE Current file number continued...
  • Page 110 Subwoofer (Rear Panel) A PHONES jack (41) B MONITOR OUTPUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (24) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch (89) E AM terminals (22) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (22) G SPEAKER jacks (17) Surround amplifier Front panel POWER...
  • Page 111 P ENTER Q TUNER MENU (82, 84) R TV [/1 (on/standby) (77) S "/1 (standby) (34, 41, 83) T SONY TV DIRECT (THEATRE SYNC) (79) U TUNER/BAND (82, 83, 84) V FUNCTION (34, 41, 69, 81, 82, 83, 84) W m/M/SLOW (50, 54), TUNING –/+ (82, 83)
  • Page 112 eg TV/VIDEO (77, 79) eh TV CH +/– (77, 79) The TV CH + button has a tactile dot. ej TV VOL +/– (77) ek AMP MENU (81, 86, 94) el CLEAR (34, 51, 55) r; FM MODE (83) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

  • Page 113: Language Code List

    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...

  • Page 114: Dvd Setup Menu List

    DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu on the TV screen. 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...
  • Page 115 SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT CENTER SURROUND LEVEL CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SUBWOOFER BALANCE FRONT TEST TONE * This item is not selectable. ** The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 92). SETUP QUICK RESET...

  • Page 116: Amp Menu List

    AMP Menu List You can set the following items on the front panel display using 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 94).

  • Page 117: Index

    Setup Display 87 SHUFFLE 52 Shuffle Play 52 SIZE 92 SLEEP 85 Slide show 50 Slow-motion 54 SONY TV DIRECT (THEATRE SYNC) 79 Sound Field 64 SPEAKER SETUP 92 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 71, 88 Super Audio CD 105...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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