DVD Home Theater
ActiveSpeakerSystem
Operating Instructions
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mc.cts the ENERGY STAR guidelines for
SAVA-D900 e_.e_,o,eno..
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WARNING Welcome !
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this CD/DVD Player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel ordy.
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This label is located on the Laser protective
housing inside the enclosure.
The following cauiiort label is located
inside of the unit.
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/_ This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the
product's enchisure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanyingtheappliance.
Owner's Record
The mode] and serial nuzzlbe_ are
located at the rear of the main unit (left).
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. SAVA-Dg00
Serial No.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
commu_Licallons. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular instalbatinn. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the l_ceiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
= Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Note on CATV system installer:
zemthder is provided to call the CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
propergroundingand, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding systemof the
building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
speaker system.
The SAVA-D900 is a DVD home theater
active speaker system incorporating a
DVD S-disc changer, a Dolby Digital and
DTS decoder, and a subwoofer.
This system is easy to setup and allows
you to enjoy ten different types of
surresmd sound, accommodating a variety
of program sources.
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About This Manual ....................................................... 4
This System Can Play the Following Discs ............... 4
Precautions .................................................................... 6
Notes on Discs ............................................................... 7
Note on DVD 5-disc changer
with EXCHANGE mechanism .............................. 7
Getting Started ................................... 8
Unpacking ...................................................................... 8
Assembling Main Units ............................................... 9
Speaker System Hookup ........................................... 10
Turning the Speaker System On and Off ................. 14
Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display ...... 15
Speaker Setup .............................................................. 16
Presetting Radio Stations ........................................... 19
Playing Discs..................................... 20
Playing Discs ............................................................... 20
Selecting a Sotmd Field .............................................. 22
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays .. 24
Customizing Sound Fields ........................................ 25
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) ......................... 29
Using the Menu for Each DVD ................................. 29
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(PBC Playback) ...................................................... 30
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ........ 31
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ................ 33
Using the Front Panel Display .................................. 33
Using Various Functions with the
Control Menu ................................ 36
Using the Control Menu Display ............................. 36
Control Menu Item List ............................................. 38
Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene. 39
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ..40
Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code .......... 40
Checking the Information of the Disc ...................... 41
Changing the Sounds ................................................. 41
Displaying the Subtitles ............................................. 43
Changing the Angles .................................................. 43
Selecting the Disc Mode (1 Disc or All Discs) ......... 44
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) ............................ 45
Repeating a Specific Portion (A*---_BRepeat) ......... 45
Checking the Play Information ................................. 46
Displaying Different Angles Simultaneously ......... 47
Dividing a Track into 9 Sections (Strobe Play) ....... 48
Scanning the Title, Chapter and Track ..................... 48
Settings and Adjustments ................. 49
Using the Setup Display ............................................ 49
Setup Display Item List .............................................. 51
Setting the Language for Display and Sound
(LANGUAGE SETUP) .......................................... 52
Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) ................... 53
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ........................ 54
Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) ........................ 57
Settings for Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............... 57
Other Operations .............................. 59
Operating Sony Components ................................... 59
Operating Non-Sony Components .......................... 60
The Numeric Codes Corresponding to the
Component and the Make of the Component .. 61
Table of Buttons that You Can Use
to Control Each Component ................................ 63
Listening to the Radio ................................................ 63
Naming Preset Stations .............................................. 64
Using the Sleep Timer ................................................ 65
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Additional Information ..................... 66
Troubleshooting ..........................................................66
Self-diagnosis Function .............................................. 69
Specifications ............................................................... 70
Glossary ....................................................................... 71
Language Code List .................................................... 73
Index to Parts and Controls ....................................... 74
Index .............................................................. Back cover
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About This Manual
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system.
You cab also use the controls on the remote if they have the
same or similar names as those on the system.
• The icons on the right are used in this manual:
Icon Meaning
[] Indicates that you can use only the remote
to do the task.
_. Indicates tips and hLnts for making the
task easier.
Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs,
Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs.
O
O Indicates the functions for Audio CDs.
This System Can Play the Following Discs
! Disc logo
DVDVIDEOs
Contents Audio + Video
Disc size 12 cm
Play time 74 rain.
12 cm 8 cm
About 4 h (for About 80 min.
single-sided (for
DVD)/ single-sided
about 8 h (for DVD)/
double-sided about 160 min.
DVD) (for
double-sided
DVD)
VIDEO CDs
Audio + Video
12 cm 8 cm
74 rain. 20 rain.
Audio CDs
DI0ffAL AUI_O
Audio
8 cm
(CD single)
20 rain,
"DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark.
This system conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.
Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit
Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that
are labeled with identical region codes.
DVDs labeled [_l will be also played on this unit.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message "Playing this disc prohibited by area limits." will appear on the
TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited
by the area limits.
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Region code --_
I Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs
and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the softwale producers designed, some playback featult_ may not be available. Also
refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
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Terms for discs
• Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a
movie, etc., for a pictm_e piece on a video software; or an
album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you
want.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter
you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be
recorded.
• Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD or a CD.
Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate
the track you want.
DVD ) Disc
structure Title _ q D
Chapter
Disc
VIDEO
CD or Track
CD _lndex
structure " " _ " "
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• Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the
point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending o. the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections
called "scenes." Each scene is assigned a scene number
enabling you to locate the scene you want.
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 according to the
disc type.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving pictures)
without PBC as well as music.
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions
(Ven 2.0 discs)
Play interactive software using menu
screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC
Playback), in addition to the video
playback functions of Ver 1.1 discs.
Mo_oover, you can play high-resolution
still pictures, if they are included on the
disc.
Discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the
table on page 4. CD-R, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data
sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs etc., cannot be played.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS**Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolled," "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol V_]are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Coltfidentisl unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. All rights reserved.
**Manufactured under licensefrom Digital Theater Systems, hic. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digita!
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, hlc. All
rights resewed.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners, Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Precautions
On safety
• Caution - The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
persolxnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• The system is not discoralected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be
sure to disco_xnect the system from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the system in a location near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might
block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
• Place the system on a horizontal surface.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the 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.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
portion is 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.
• Clean the disc tray if it becomes dusty.
On your TV's color
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color
irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
place the_speakers further away from the set.
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On transporting the system
• Follow the instructions below before transporting the
system to prevent any damage to the DVD player if
dropped accidentally:
1 Remove all discs from the disc trays.
If you leave any discs inside the disc trays, you may
not be able to remove them later.
2 Press _ of DISC 1 and place the dummy disc on the
disc tray. Do not press _ of DISC 1 again to close
the disc tray.
3 Press I/_.
The disc tray closes automatically, and the system
turns off.
4 After the front panel display turns off, unplug the AC
power cord.
5 Remove both of the front speakers from the main
units.
-- Front speaker_
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• Check that the power of all the components is off and
all operations are completed before transporting the
system.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealen
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: The enclosed system is capable of holding a
still 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 very susceptible.
Notes on Discs
On handling discs
• To keep tile disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on tile disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc,
remove the glue completely before using the disc.
Note on DVD 5-disc changer
with EXCHANGE
mechanism
You can change other discs while playing a disc
(EXCHANGE mechanism).
• 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 there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the can
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Do not use discs fitted with a protection ring. This may
cause the system to malfunction.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
Disc changer system
Stocker
Disc
tray
t
Playing unit
The disc changer consists.of a playing unit, trays
which hold the discs, and a stocker which transports
the discs on their trays to the disc slot and the
playing unit.
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves
until the DISC 3 tray comes to the position of the
playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 tray over the
playing unit. If you press _ of DISC 4 while playing
DISC 3, the stocker leaves the DISC 3 tray over the
playing unit, moves so that the DISC 4 tray comes to
the position of the disc cover, opens the disc cover
and pushes out the DISC 4 tray (EXCHANGE
mechanism).
Note
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.
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This section describes how tO hook up
the system to the speakers, a TV
monitor with audio/video input jacks
and other video component. You
cannot connect this system to a TV
monitor which does not have a video
input connector. Be sure to turn off
the power of each component before
making the connections.
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Front speakers (2)
• Main unit (left) (l)
• Main unit (right) (1)
• Satellite speakers SS-T900 (3; one for the center speaker,
and two for the rear speakers)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-PP900 (1)
Front speakers
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Satellite speakers
Main units Remote
commander
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM wire antenna (1)
• Main unit L/R connecting cord, 12 ft. (3.5 m) (1)
• Center speaker connecting cord, 8 ft. 2 1/2 in. (2.5 m) (1)
• Rear speaker connecting cords, 32 ft. 9 3/4 in. (10 m) (2)
• Audio connecting cord, 5 ft. (1.5 m) (1)
• Video coi_tecting cord, 5 ft. (1.5 m) (1)
• Black wood screws (for the mounting brackets) (4)
• Foot pads (12)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Mounting brackets (2)
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Assembling Main Units
You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and -
on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the
remote sensor [] on the system.
"_" You can control TVs,VCRs,LD players, digital satellite
receivers, and MD decks using the supplied remote
See page 59.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses. I_Ymg so may cause a malfunc_on.
• If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batte_
leakage and corrosion.
Insert the front speakers into the main units as shown
below. Make sure the front speakers are correctly inserted.
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Speaker System Hookup
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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 16,
Rear speaker
(right)
Rear speaker
(left)
Main unit
Transmitterfor
Wireless Rear
Speaker* (option)
Centerspeaker AM antenna
* If you use an SA-1F70 Wireless Speaker System (not supplied)
for the rear speakers, connect the transmitter supplied with the
SA-IF70 system to this connector. For details, refer to the
Operating Instructions provided with the SA-IF70 system.
Main unit (left)
To wall
outlet
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The arrow ==_ indicates signal flow.
L'lJ[€'ll]l Connecting the main units
Main unit (right) Main unit (left)
To disconnect a cord, hold down the release tab and pull
out the cormector. Never pull the cord itself.
Connecting the center speaker
Use the supplied 8-feet-2 I/2 inches (2.5 m) speaker cord
to connect the center speaker.
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals.
Center speaker
Main unit (left)
GENTER SpEA_ER
Connecting your TV
Use the supplied audio connecting cord to connect the TV
AUDIO INPUT jacks on the left main unit to the AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks on your TV.
Important
If your TV set has an on/off switch for its internal speaker, set
this to off, and enioy the sound of this speaker system. If your TV
set does not, set the volume on your TV set to rnninirnurn.
TV
Main unit (left)
R
VIDEO
TV
INPUT J
Use the supplied video connecting cord to connect the
MONITOR OUT jack on the left main unit to the VIDEO
INPUT jack on your TV.
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Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals (e.g., use the gray
wire to connect + to +, and use the striped wire to connect - to -).
If the connections are reversed (+ to -), the sound will lack bass.
Connecting the rear speakers
Use the supplied 32-feet-9 3/4 inches (10 m) speaker cords
to connect the left and right rear speakers.
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals.
Rearspeaker Rearspeaker
(right) (left)
TV
Main unit (left)
If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE
After making the connection as shown above, turn up the
volume on the TV set, Use this speaker system's volume
control for regular volume adjustment. Turning down the
volume on the TV set reduces the AUDIO OUT signal
level and may cause a loss in sound quality.
If you have a Sony XBR2 series TV or Sony
Projection TV equipped with a speaker switch
If your Sony XBR2series "IVset or Projection TV is
compatible with SAVA series speakers, you can use the
TV set's menu and remote control functions to operate
this speaker system.
For details, see the Operating Instructions supplied with
your TV set.
Be sure to connect the TV AUDIO INPUT jacks on the left
main unit to the TV set's FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks if
you make this connection.
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Speaker System Hookup
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1 Use an optional CONTROL S cord to connect the
CONTROL S IN jack on the left main unit to the
CONTROL S OUT jack on the back of the TV.
XBR2 seriesTVset or
ProjectionTV
Main unit (left)
(Not supplied)
2 Follow the Operating Instructions supplied with your
TV set to set it to operate this speaker system.
"_" If you usethe S-video connector instead of the video jack
Your TV must also be connected via an S-video connector. S-
video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and
will not be output through the video jack.
Connecting the FM/AM antennas
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
AM loop antenna
!
Extendthe FM lead antenna horizontally.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antepala
away from file system and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
• When you connect the supplied AM antenna, connect
the black cord (A) to the rh terminal, and the white cord
(B) to the other terminal.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from the left main unit to a
wall outlet.
With its built-in amplifier, this speaker system can be used
to output audio and video signals directly from such
components as LD players, MD decks, digital satellite
receivers, and VCRs.
If you connect a VCR
Connect the VCR to the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO jacks of
VIDEO INPUT of file system.
Main unit (left)
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VIDEO
l ,.PUT J
VCR
AUDIO L VJDEO
If you connect an LD player, another VCR, or
other video components
Connect the component to the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO
jacks of AUX of the system.
Main unit (left)
LDplayer, another VCR,etc.
R AUDIO L VIOEO
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If you connect an MD deck
Com,ect the MD deck to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack
besides the AUDIO L/R jacks of AUX of the system.
MD deck
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AUX
INPUT
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the
DIGITAL OPTICAL jack
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the DIGITAL
OPTICAL jack besides the AUDIO L/R jacks of AUX and
VIDEO of the system.
Main unit (left)
Digital satellite receiver
R AUOrO L VIDEO
"_" If you use the S-video connector instead of the video jack
Your TV must also be connected via an S-video connector. S-
video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and
will not be output through the video jack.
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the
speaker, one in each of the four corners to place the center
speaker on your TV set. Make sure the speaker is solidly
placed on the top of the TV set.
Foot pads
Note
Do not place the speaker on top of a TV set which is smaller than
the speaker.
Use the supplied accessories to properly install the rear
speakers in their selected locations (see page 8).
Foot pads
If you install the rear speakers on a shelf or speaker stand,
attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the
speakers, one in each of the four corners, and make sure
that the speakers are solidly placed.
-_ Foot pads
Note
Do not place any speaker on shelveS or stands which are smaller
than the speaker.
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Note
Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined
amplification from the component and the speaker's built-in
amplifier may damage the speakers.
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Speaker System Hookup
Mounting brackets
If you wish to hang the rear speakers on a wall with hooks
(not supplied), use the supplied black wood screws to
attach the supplied mounting brackets to the upper part
of the back panel of each rear speaken
raeke
screw
Rearspeaker
Notes
• You are responsible for the proper selection and use of
mounting hardware that you purchase at hardware stores, and
for the proper and safe mounting of the speakers.
• Each satellite speaker has a corresponding position for
optimum sound effect. Before attaching the mounting brackets,
see "Positioning the center and rear speakers for better
surround sound effect" on page 16.
Turning the Speaker System
On and Off
I/_ -
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--I/_
Turning on/off the speaker system
Press I/_.
After connecting all the components, speakers,
and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 18.
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 whose name is currently displayed on the front
panel display, check the speaker connection again.
A dummy disc is placed in the DISC 1 tray at shipment to
prevent damage to the system during transportation.
Before using the system for the first time, remove the
dummy disc following the steps below.
1 Press I/(_) to turn on the system.
2 Press _ of DISC 1 and remove the dummy disc from the
disc tray.
3 Press _ to close the disc tray.
Notes on the dummy disc
• You must use the dummy disc for protection when
transporting the system. Be sure to keep the dummy disc
in a secure place. (page 6)
• There are no signals recorded on the dummy disc,
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Selecting the Language for On.Screen Display
You can select the language for the setup display, the
Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the
screen. The default setting is "ENGLISH."
c3_c3c3c
_(_ _ ® _l -- DVD SETUP
-- ENTER
- .-/f/_/._
1 While in stop mode, press DVD SETUPon the
remote and select "LANGUAGE SETUP" using the
_/_l, buttons, and then press ENTER.
LANGUAGESETUP
ENGLISH
3 Select your language (e.g.. "FRENCH") using the
_/_ buttons, then press ENTER.
CHOIX DELA LANGUE
I_GRANS:
4 PressDVD SETUPto exit menu.
To cancel using the setup display
Press DVD SETUP on the remote again.
Note
The languages you can select are the ones displayed in Step 2.
For details, see page 52.
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o.
2 Select "OSD" using the f/_, buttons, then press -I_
or ENTER.
LANGUAGESETUP
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
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Speaker Setup
For the best possible surround sound all the speakers
other than the subwoofer should be the same distance
from flae listening position (e).
However, this system lets you to place the center speaker
up to 5 feet closer (O) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet
closer (0) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 15 feet (_)
from the listening position.
You call place the rear speakers either behind you or to
tile side, depending on the shape of your room, etc.
When the rear speakers are placed to the side
20°
When the rear speakers are placed behind you
(_ Positioning the center and rear speakers for better surround
sound effect
For better surround sound quality, position each speaker as
shown below. Each rear speaker should be placed as its
tweeter is on the inner side.
The grille can be detached to visually verify the orientation.
The "SONY" logo on each satellite speakers can be rotated to
match the speaker's orientation.
Rear speaker (right)
Tweeter _
Center sp_
Tweeter
Rear speaker (left)
_ Tweeter
Note
Before disconnecting the left main unit's AC power cord, turn the
system off first.
Note
Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
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To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify
the distance of the speakers from your listening position,
then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust
the speaker volumes to the same level.
Details of each item will follow the description of the
operation.
You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER
SETUP in the setup display (page 57).
T TONE
To specify the distance, position and height of
the speakers
1 PressAMP MENU repeatedly on the remote to
display << SR SETUP>> on the front panel display.
2 Sit at your listening position and select the item to
be set using the t/_" buttons.
• Items set in << SP. SETUP>>
- Distance of the front, rear and center speakers
- Position and height of the rear speakers
3 Set the parameter using the 4=1,=1_buttons.
The selectedparameter will appear on the front panel
display.
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters
within << SR SETUP>>.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the
parameter turns off and is stored in the system.
IIDISTANCE
You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The
default adjustments are in the parentheses.
• FRONT (8 ft) (front speakers distance)
Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot steps from 3
to 15 feet.
• CENTER (8 ft) (center speaker distance)
Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot steps from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance
5 feet closer to your listening position.
• REAR (5 ft) (rear speakers distance)
Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot steps from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance
15 feet closer to your listening position.
Note
If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance of the
closest speaken
IIPOSITION/HEIGHT
You can specify the position and height of the rear
speakers. The default settings are underlined.
Positiondiagram
Press _,,/,,,J" to change between R.PLACE BEHIND and
R.PLACE SIDE.
• R.PLACE BEHIND
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section
O.
• R.PLACE SIDE
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section
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SpeakerSetup
Height diagram
Press _/-1_ to change between R.HEIGHT LOW and
R.HEIGHT HIGH.
• R.HEIGHT LOW
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section
0.
• R.HEIGHT HIGH
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section
0.
To specify the balance and level of the speakers
1 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
2 Press LEVEL.
3 Sit at your listening position and select the item to
be adjusted using the t/_ buttons.
• Items adjusted in << LEVEL >>
- Balance of the front and rear speakers
- Volume level of the center and rear speakers and
subwoofer
You will also find other <<LEVEL>> items (dts LFE,
and D.COMP.), that you do not have to adjust here yet.
They are to be used when you customize sound fields.
See page 25.
4
Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same using
the 4_/_1_ buttons.
The adjusted value will appear on the front panel
display.
5
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to adjust other parameters
within <<LEVEL>>.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the
value turns off and is stored in the system.
6 PressTEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.
IMBALANCE
You can vary tile balance of each speaker as follows. Tile
default adjustments are in the parentheses.
• FRNT. L I R (center) (front speakers)
Adjust the balance between the front left and right
speakers (6 dB (L) to 6 dB (R), 1 dB steps).
• REAR L__ I__ R (center) (rear speakers)
Adjust the balance between the rear left and right
speakers (6 dB (L) to 6 dB (R), 1 dB steps).
IILEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The
default adjustments are in the parentheses.
• C. LEVEL (0 dB) (center speaker level)
Adjust the level of the center speaker (-6 dB to +6 dB,
1 dB steps).
• R. LEVEL (0 dB) (rear speakers level)
Adjust the level of the rear speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB,
1 dB steps).
• S. W. LEVEL (0 dB) (subwoofer level)
Adjust the level of the subwoofer (-6 dB to +6 dB,
1 dB steps).
Note
When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one
time
Use the MASTER VOLUME +/-buttons.
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Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.
Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the
volume to the minimum.
-- MEMORY
,ET+I-
ENTER
4 Press PRESET+ or- to select the preset number you
want.
I I " -- I
t'-M "-',I .- _MH:,'-: -,,,_
5 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
C0 r'lPI_I:-i"i"E:;
ST
n
;::r"l '..:'! . ,..r'l!4,;'." -'i
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1 Press BAND repeatedly on the remote until the
band you want appears on the front panel display.
Every time you press BAND, EM and AM changes
alternately.
2 Press and hold TUNE + or- until the frequency
indication starts to change, then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.
"TUNED" and "ST" (for stereo program) appear on
the front panel display.
_IE0 8r
Iml m I "1"
;=M ':'_,I . ,,_,FIH=
3 "press MEMORY,
A preset number appears on the front panel display.
_Tt_ED S_
\1/
I=:M", I. ,,..,PIHz :,,,,-
6 Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNE +or - repeatedly in Step 2 to tune in the
station manually.
To change the prer, et number
Start over from Step 1.
lro change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval isfactory set to 10kHz.
To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station
first, then turn off the powen While holding down the
SUBWOOFER MODE button, turn the power back on.
When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be
erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
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This Chapter describes how to play a
DVD/CD/VIDEO CD.
You can playback all the discs (upto 5
discs) placed onthe disc tray. _
Press I/_ (power switch) to turn the
system on.
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the
instructions supplied with your disc.
MASTER
VOLUME
FUNCTION
I/_
DISC 1-5
MASTER
+1-
2
3
PressFUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears on
the front panel display or press DVD on the
remote.
Press l/ALL repeatedly on the remote to choose
from "ALL DISCS" or "1DISC" on the front panel
display.
Press one of _ of DISC 1-DISC 5, and place the disc
on the disc tray.
With the
playback side
facingdown
\
Press _ of the same disc tray number to close the disc
tray. Press other _ of DISC 1-DISC 5 to place other
discs.
2(3
4 Press [::>.
The system starts playback (continuous play) of
the disc whose disc tray indicator is green.
To start playback of another disc, press DISC 1-
DISC 5 of the disc tray you want to playback.
After following Step 4
mWhen playing a DVD
A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the
TV screen (see page 29).
• When playing a VIDEO CD
The menu screen may appear on the TV screen
depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play the
disc interactively, following the instructions on
the menu screen. (PBC Playback, see page 30.)
On Auto-Function
If a disc is already placed on any disc tray, you can play it
back simply by pressing the t::> button or its
corresponding DISC 1-DISC 5 button, even ff the
previous music source was not a DVD. The function
changes to DVD and playback starts (Auto-Function).
However, if Program Play is on, you can only start
playback by pressing the 1:> Jgutton.
,I Im,
On the disctray indicators
The disc tray indicators change their colors as follows:
- green: the disc tray is chosen, or the disc is being play
backed.
- off: there is no disc.
- orange: a disc is placed on the disc tray, however, the
disc tray is not chosen.
Notes
• If you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15
minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically.
To make the screen saver image go away, press I::>. (If
you want to set the screen saver function to off, see
page 53.)
• Do not push the disc tray when closing it. Press zx to
close the disc tray.
• If there is no disc in any disc tray, "NO DISC" appears
on the front panel display.
MASTER
VOLUME
÷/-
0<_/_
no
DISC 1-
DISC 5
i _ i_
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To Operation
Adjust the volume Press MASTER VOLUME +/-.
Stop press [].
Pause press nn.
Resume play after pause press flnor [::>.
Locate a point quickly press _l or _ on the remote
while playing a disc*. When you
find the point you want, press _ to
return to the normal speed.
Play in slow motion Press -'11 or IP- on the remote**.
When you find the point you want,
press I_- to return to the normal
speed.
Go to the next chapter, Press t>t_.
track or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the preceding Press _€_.
chapter, track or scene in
continuous play mode
Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote. To
cancel muting, press it again or turn
up the volume.
Stop play and remove the Press zx of the disc you want to
disc remove.
Change a disc while Press zx of the disc you want to
playing another disc change. Change the disc, then press
the same _ to close the disc tray.
The disc tray indicator flashes in
orange during the change.
* There is no sound while playing a VIDEO CD or a DVD.
**Not available while playing a CD.
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Selecting a Sound Field
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SOUND
I FIELD
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You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of
the pre-programmed sound fields according to the
program you want to listen to.
DISPLAY
SOUNDFIELD
--MODE
Press SOUND FIELD < / > or SOUNDFIELD MODE on the
remote to display the sound field you want.
See the table below for information on each sound field.
To check the current sound field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel display
switches:
remaining or playing time ---, DVD or CD TEXT* ----,
sound field--, remaining or playing time
*Available only when DVD TEXTor CD TEXTis provided on the
DVD or CD.
.,'%
_'_ The system memorizes the last soundfield selected for each
program source (Sound Field Link)
Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was
last applied is automatically applied again. For example, ff you
listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field, change to a different
program source, then return to DVD, HALL will be applied
again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for
all p_eset stations.
YOUcan identify the encoding format of program software
by looking at its packaging
- Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the ,l_,,,I_, _logo.
- Dolb_ncoded programs are labeled with the
[X]_ logo,
DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
Note
When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency,
the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz (sampling
frequency).
Sound field Effect Notes
A. F.D. Automatically detects the type of audio signal being You can use this mode as a reference.
(AUTO FORMAT DECODE) input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, 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.
NOP-dvl. SURROUND Software with multi-channel surround audio signals is
(NOKMAL SURROUND) played according to the way it was recorded.
Software with 2 chan_el audio signals, is decoded with
Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.
C. STUDIO A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony This is a standard mode, great for
(CINEMA STUDIO A) Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema watching most any type of movie.
production studio.
C. STUDIO B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony This mode is ideal for watching science-
(CINEMA STUDIO B) Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema fiction or action movies with lots of sound
production studio, effects,
C. STUDIO C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony This mode is ideal for watching musicals
(CINEMA STUDIO C) Pictures Entertainment scoring stage, or classic films where music is featured in
the soundtrack.
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Sound field Effect Notes
V.MULTI. D. Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear
(VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION*) speakers positioned higher than the listener from a
single pair of actual rear speakers. Tl_s mode cl_ates 5
sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
[] [] []
SIDE* "!_;'.!:i ......"
BEHIND*
[] [] []
HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Great for rock or pop music.
GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game Be sure to set the game machine to stereo
software, mode when using game software with
stereo sound capabilities.
* "VIRTUAL" sound field: Sound field with virtual speakers.
Note
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.
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Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays
Source sound displays
The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The boxes around the letters vary to
show how the system down*nixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).
When using music sound modes like HALL, the system adds reverberation based on
the source sound.
Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi-
cha_mel surround signals, the ones marked "vr" are the most common.
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Recording
Format
(Front] Rear)
1/0
2/0.
3/0
2/1
3/i
2/2
3/2
2/0"*
PCM
Input Channel
DOLBY DIGITAL [1/0]
DTS 11/0]
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]
DTS [2/0]
DOLBY DIGITAL D/0]
DTS [3/0]
DOLBY DIGITAL I2/1]
DTS [2/1]
DOLBY DIGITAL 13/1]
DTS [3/1]
DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2]
DTS [2/21
_:-DOLBY DIGITAL 13/2]
_- DTS [3/2]
_- DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0]
_7PCM XX kHz
Source Sound and
Output Channel Display
dm
DD
orb
DO
dm
DO
DO
c_3
FCM
*Signals with Dolby surrotmd encoded flag OFF
**Signals with Dolby surround encoded flag ON
Notes
• Tiae system performs Pro Logic decoding and the display conforms to 2/0"* when using the following
movie sound modes with 2/0"* or fflEREO PCM format signals. (C. STUDIO A, B,C, V MULTI. D.)
• When using music sound modes like HALL with standard audio formats, like PCM, the system creates
r_ar signais frorn the front L and R signals. However, a center speaker signal is not oeated. _ _ _,
sound isoutput from the rear speakers, but output channelindicators for the lear speake_ do not light.
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Customizing Sound Fields
By adjusting the surround parameters of the front, rear
and center speakers, you can customize the sound fields
to suit your particular listening situations.
Chace you customize a sound field, the changes are stored
in memory indefinitely (unless the system is unplugged
for about a day). You can change a customized sound
field any time by making new adjustments to the
parameters.
See the table on page 28 for the parameters available in
each sound field.
To get the most from multi-channel surround
sound
Position your speakers and do the procedures described
in "Speaker Setup" starting on page 16 before you
customize a sound field.
The level parameters let you adjust the balance and
speaker volumes of each speaken The settings available
here are applied to all sound fields.
However, the parameters you have already adjusted in
"Speaker Setup" on page 18 need not to be adjusted again
to customize the sound fields.
1 Star_ playing a program source encoded with
multi-channel surround sound.
2 PressLEVEL.
3
4
Sit at your listening position and select the item to
be adjusted using the f/,l" buttons.
Adjust the volume level using the _/-I_ buttons.
The adjusted value will appear on the front panel
display. If you do not operate the remote for a few
seconds, the value turns off and is stored in the
system.
• BALANCE
You do not have to adjust here. See page 18.
• LEVEL
You do not have to adjust here. See page 18.
• LFE MIX (Low Frequency Effect mix level)
Initial setting: -4 dB
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the
subwoofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front,
center, or rear channels via the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
bass redirection circuitry.
• The level can be adjusted in I dB step from -20 dB to
0 dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at
the mix level determined by the recording engineen
• Selecting MUTING mutes the sound of the LFE
channel from the subwoofen However, the low
frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear
speakers are output from tbe subwoofen
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Customizing Sound Fields
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dts LFE MIX
(dts Low Frequency Effect mix level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
This parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the
subwoofer without effecfing the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front,
center, or rear channels via the "dts" bass redirection
circuitry.
• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB step from -20 dB to
+10 dB (line level).
• Selecting MUTING mutes the sound of the LFE
channel from the subwoofer. However, the low
frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear
speakers are output from the subwoofen
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Aboutthe leveldifferencesinthe LFEMIX settings
Tho "dis LFE"level is set to +10 dB and "LFE MIX"(Dolby
Digital) is set to 0 dB. This is because there is an initial difference
of 10 dB in the overall mix between the Dolby Digital and dts
LFE channel levels. Essentially, with the "dts LEE"level set to+10
dB and the "LFE MIX (Dolby Digital)" level set to 0 dB,
approximately the same amotmts of LEEchannel signal are
distributed tothe other audio channels in the overall mix.
• D.COMP. (Dynamic range compressor)
Initial setting: OFF
This parameter lets you compress the dynamic range
of the sound track.
This may be useful when you want to watch movies at
low volumes late at night.
• OFF reproduces the sound track with no
compression.
• 0.1~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range ira
small steps to achieve the sound you desire.
• STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineen
• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the
dynamic range.
Note
Dynamic range compression is only possible with Dolby Digital
sources.
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About theDynamicRangeCompressor
This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the
soundtrack based on the dynamic range informatiorl included in
the Dolby Digital signal. "STD" is standard compression, but
because many sources have only light compression, you may not
notice much difference when using 0.1- 0.9.
Therefore, we recommend using the "MAX" setting. This greatly
compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movies
late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are
predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
AdjUsting_i*urroundparame_ers
The surround parameters let you customize various
aspects of the current sound field. The settings available
here are stored individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a program source encoded with
multi-channel surround sound.
2
3
4
PressAMP MENU repeatedly on the remote to
display <<SURROUND>> on the front panel display.
Sit at your listening position and select the item to
be adjusted using the _/_, buttons.
Adjust the volume level using the <_/-.1_ buttons,
The adjusted value will appear on the front panel
display. If you do not operate the remote for a few
seconds, the value turns off and is stored in the
system.
• EFFECT (Effect level)
Initial setting: (depends on sound mode)
This parameter lets you adjust the "presence" of the
current surround effect.
• WALL (Wall type)
Initial setting: center
When sound is reflected off soft materials, such as a
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A
hard wall is highly reflective and does not
significantly effect the frequency response of the
reflected sound. This parameter lets you control the
level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic
character of your listening environment by simulating
a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. The center position
designates a neutral wall (made of wood).
• REVB. (Reverberation)
Initial setting: center
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected
(reverberated) many times between the left and right
walls, ceiling, and floon In a large room, sound takes
more time to bounce from one surface to another than
in a smaller room. This parameter lets you control the
spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically
longer (L) or shorter (S) room.
• The reverberation can be adjusted ±6 from S (short,
_5) to L (long, +6) in 13 steps.
• The center position (0) designates a standard room
with no adjustment.
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Adjusting the equalizing parameters
You can adjust the bass and treble levels and select the
subwoofer mode. The settings available here are stored
individually for each sound field.
To adjust the bass and treble levels
Press BASS +/- or TREBLE +/- repeatedly on the remote.
The levels change between -5 and +5.
To adjust the subwoofer mode
Press S.WOOFER MODE repeatedly on the remote to
display the desired mode on the front panel display.
• SUB WOOFER 1: produces a powerful bass sound that
is ideal for movies.
• SUB WOOFER 2: provides more subtle effects suitable
for music.
• OFF: mutes the sound from the subwoofer.
Note
The subwoofer mode enhances the bass sound. However, you
may not notice much difference depending on the program
source.
Resq
You can reset all the customized settings to the factory
preset settings except for the settings made in the control
menu display (page 36) or setup display (page 49).
1 PressAMP MENU repeatedly on the remote to
display <<CUSTOMIZE>> on the front panel display.
2 Select "MEMORY CLEAR N" (N:No) using the f/_,
buttons.
3 Select "MEMORY CLEARY" (Y:Yes) using the
_l,-/_i_ buttons, then press ENTER.
"Are you sure?N" appears on the front panel display.
4
Select "Are you sure?Y" using the _-,/,,1_ buttons,
then press ENTER.
"ALL CLEAR!" appears on the front panel display and
all the customized settings for the sound fields are
reset to the default ones.
Youcan change the dimmer level ofthe front panel display in the
<<CUSTOMIZE>> men_. See page 33.
Note
This operation resets the preset radio stations, too.
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Customizing Sound Fields
4.
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Adjustable parameters for each sound field
<<LEVEL>>*
FRONTREARREARCENTERWOOFER(d_)LFE**
BAL. BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX
BASSTREBLE
• •
<<SURROUND>> l
D, EFFECTWALLREVERB[
COME• LEVEL TYPE TIME
• 0 • •
S.W.
MODE
AUTO •
FORMAT
DECODE
NORMAL • • • • • • • • •
SURROUND
CINEMA • • • • • • • • •
STUDIO A
CINEMA • • • • • • • • •
STUDIO B
CINEMA • • • • • • • • •
STUDIO C
VIRTUAL • • • • • • • • •
MULTI
DIMENSION
[ALL • • • • • • • • •
J _ZZ CLUB ! • • • • • • • • •
[
IVE HOUSE • • • • • • • • •
;AME • • • • • • • • •
* If you change an item in <<LEVEL>>, the changes apply to all sound fields.
**The sotmd field of which you can change the "dts LFE" setting depends on the source,
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Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc (Resume
Play) 0
The system stores the point where you stopped the disc,
and when "RESUME" appears on the front panel display,
you can resume playback from that point.
As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play is
available even if you turn the power off.
D
[:::>
1 While playing a disc, press [] to stop playback.
"RESUME" appears in the front panel display and
"When playing next time, disc restarts from point you
stopped. To start from beginning, press _ again"
appears on the TV screen.
If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is not
available.
2 Press I:::>.
The system starts playback from the point where you
stopped the disc in Step 1.
~_° To play from the beginning of the disc
When the playing tirae appears on the front panel display before
you start playing, press [] again to reset the playing time, then
press [::_.
Notes
• Resume Play may not be available depending on the DVD.
• Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the system may
resume playback from a different point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:
you open or close the disc tray
- you disconnect the AC power cord
- you change the play mode
- you start playback after selecting a title, chapter or track
- you change the settings of "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN SETUP"
in the setup display
- you change the sethngs of "PARENTAL CONTROL" in
"CUSTOM SETUP" in the setup display
Using the Menu for Each
DVD
A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a
music piece called "titles." When you play a DVD which
contains several titles, you can select the title you want
using the title menu.
TITLE
1 Press TITLE on the remote.
The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contents
of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press<l_/_/_l,/,-€, to seiect the title you want to
play.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number
buttons to select the title.
3 PressENTER.
The system starts playing the selected title.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to select the title.
• Depending on the DVD, a "title menu" may simply be called a
"menu" or "title" in the instructions supplied with the disc.
"Press ENTER." may also be expressed as "Press SELECT."
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Using the Menu for Each DVD
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the
menu. When yon play these DVDs, you can select tbe
language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc.,
using the DVD menu.
1 Press DVD MENU on the remote.
The DVD menu appeat's on the TV screen. The
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2 Press_/_/_1"/'_ to select the item you want to
change.
Depending on the disc, you can use the number
buttons to select the item.
3 To change other items, repeat Step 2.
4 Press ENTER.
If youwant to selectthe languageforthe DVDmenu
Change the setting using "LANGUAGE SETUp" in the setup
display. For details, see page 52.
Note
Depending on the DVD, a "DVD menu" may simply be called a
"rnenl]" in the instructions supplied with the disc.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback) O
When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0
discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operatio_ls,
operations with search functions, etc.
PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs
interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen.
You can use the number buttons, ENTER, [<:l<//[::q:_,
f/{, and d_RETURN buttons during PBC Playback.
Number
- buttons
o_eRETURN
ENTER
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions,
following Steps 1 to 4 in "Playing Discs" on page
20.
2 Pressthe number button or _/_1. on the remote of
the item you want.
3 PressENTER,
4
Follow the instructions on the menu screen for
interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the
operating procedure may differ according to the
VIDEO CD.
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Going back to the menu screen
Press d%RETURN on the remote.
"_'i. When playing VIDEOCDs with PBCfunctions
PBC playback starts automatically.
"_" To cancel PBCplayback of a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions
and play the disc in Continuous Play mode
There are two ways.
• Before you start playing, select the track you want using the
or _ buttons, then press ENTER or E:>.
• Before you start playing, select the track number using the
number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER or I:>.
"Play without PBC" appears on the TV screen and the system
starts Continuous Play. You cannot play still pictures such as a
menu Scl%_en,
To return to PBC playback, press [] twice then press R:>.
Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER." in Step 3 may be
expressed as "Press SELECT." in the instructions supplied with
the disc.
Creating Your Own
Program (Program Play)
You can play the contents of the disc in the order you
want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or
tracks on the disc and create your own program. One
program can be restored in the system and contain up to
25 steps of titles, chapters and tracks.
While in stop mode, press R MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "PGM" appears on the front panel
display,
The programming display appears on the TV screen.
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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
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3 Pressthe number buttons or _/_ buttons to select
the disc, then press ENTER.
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information in the memory.
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Select the title, chapter or track you want to
program using the 4"/,I, buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, select title I, chapter 2 in disc 3.
(You can also use the number buttons and ENTER
button to select. In this case, the selected number is
displayed on the screen.)
1When playing a DVD
When both titles and chapters are recorded on the
disc, select the title, then the chapter.
PROGRAM
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Select the track you want to program.
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5 TOprogram other discs, titles, chapters or tracks,
repeat Steps 3 and 4.
The programmed discs, titles, chapters or tracks are
displayed from 2 in order.
6 PressI_- to start Program Play.
To return to the previous item
If you are selecting a disc, title, track or chapter, press
d_RETURN to return to the previous item.
To cancel Program Play
Press CLEAR on the remote.
To cancel programming
Press P.MODE.
To change programming
To change the disc, select the program number you want
to change using the _'/,} buttons after Step 1 or 4, then
press ENTER. Then do Steps 3 and 4.
To change the title, chapter and track, select the desired
one in Step 4.
To cancel the programmed order
To cancel all the titles, chapters or tracks in the
programmed order, select "ALL CLEAR" after Steps 1 or
4, then press ENTER.
To cancel the selected program, select the program using
the _'/{ buttons after Step 1 or 4, then press CLEAR.
¢_" The program remains even after the Program Play ends
When you press I_- on the remote, you can play the same
program again.
"_" You can do Repeat Play of the programmed titles, chapters
or tracks
During Program Play, set "REPEAT" to "ON" in the Control
Menu display.
Notes
• The number of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc is
displayed.
• The contents of the program are canceled when:
- you turn the power off
- you change the function
• You may not be able to do Program Play depending on the
DVD.
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
Using the Front Panel
Display
The system "shuffles" titles or tracks and plays them in a
random order. The playing order may differ from the
previous "shuffling."
You can check information about the disc, such as the total
number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using
the front panel display.
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1 While in stop mode, press R MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "SHUF" appears on the front panel
display.
2 PressIP_.
To cancel Shuffle Play, press CLEAR on the remote.
Note
You may not be able to do Shuffle Play depending on the DVD.
To change the dimmer level of the front panel
display
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly on the remote to display
<<CUSTOMIZE>> on the front panel display.
2 Select "DISPLAY DIMMER" using the t/,l_ buttons.
3 Press 4-/,,,_ repeatedly to adjust the dimmer level.
The brighhless of the message "DISPLAY DIMMER"
changes as follows:
High _ Low ---+Off ("DISPLAY OFF" appears)
Display information while playing the disc
Current play mode
Disctray Playing
number status
Currenttitle
number
Lightsup when you
canchangethe angle
Current surround
format Playablechannel
i I indicators
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Current chapter Playingtime
number
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Using the Front Panel Display
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Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the DISPLAY button while playing the disc,
the display cha_ges as shown hi the following chart•
Playing time and number
of the current chapter
(ItLFE. II)
TITLE Ck_OTER HOUR MII_J BEG
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Press DISPLAY.
Remaining time of the
current chapter
I(ILFE I)1
TfTLE CH/_TER P_UR MIN SEC
I "" I -' :'' ""
Playing time and number ILL Press DISPLAY.
of the current title _F"
IIILFEHI
TITLE yOUR MIN SEC
=..". ',.' _-=. ':. i
Remaining time of the _ Press DISPLAY.
current title
I(IL.F_ Ill
TITLE HOUR MIN SEC
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Press DISPLAY.
DVD TEXT*
Sound field
IllL.V_E Ill
fi. ':-: F'i
Press DISPLAY,
* Only when DVD TEXT is available on the DVD. If there is no
DVD TEXT, "NO TEXT" is displayed.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, the chapter number or time may not
appear or you may not be able to change the front panel
display.
• While you are doing Shuffle Play or Program Play, the playing
time of the title and the remaining time of the title are not
displayed.
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Display information while playing a disc
Lights up during PBCplayback
(VIDEO CD only)
Current
Disc tray Playing play
number status mode
Current track Current index
number number
Current Playable
surround channel
format indicators
Playing time
"_'_"When playing VID£O CDswith PBCfunctions
The track number, index number and playing time may not
appear, In this case, the remaining time and playing time of the
disc are not displayed.
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY on the remote.
Each time you press the DISPLAY button while playing a
disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.
Playing time and number
of the current track
TRICK
I,.
Remaining time of
the current track
TR_CK MIN 8EC
llX I I, I • °°" IMol
Playing time of the disc _
Press DISPLAY.
_ rm
MIN SEC
::,-',--".!,-'
Remaining time iJ, Press DISPLAY.
of the disc
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pc_
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Press DISPLAY.
CD TEXT*
Sound field
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Press DISPLAY.
MIN 8EC
,-'_• ,'_"_,
Press DISPLAY,
* Only when CD TEXT is available on the CD. If there is no CD
TEXT, "NO TEXT" is displayed.
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While you are doing Shuffle Play, Program Play, or pBC
playback, the playing time of the disc and the remaining time of
the disc are not displayed.
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Using the Control Menu
Display
Menu
This chapter describes how to play
discs in various modes and how to
use the conve_ent features of the on-
screen menu (Control Menu).
Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start
point, change the angles, etc.
The items are different depending on the kind of disc.
For details on each Control Menu display item, see pages
39 to 48.
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Control Menu display on the TV screen.
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2 Select the item you want using the _'/_, buttons,
then press .-b or ENTER.
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then press ENTER.
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Current item
selected
- Items
Note
Some Control Menu display items require operations other than
selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant
pages.
To cancel using the Control Menu display
Press8_RETURI_ on the remote.
To display other items
Each time you press DVD DISPLAY on tile remote, the
Control Menu display changes as follows:
,,*'Control Menu display 1
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Control Menu display 2
(The items except the first three items from the top
are changed to other items)
ADVANCED display* (See page 46.)
Control Menu display off
* Only while playing a DVD.
"_" You can display some items usingthe remote
Some items can be displayed by pressing the button ot the
remote. In this case, only the item you selected is displayed. For
the item and operations using the remote, see the pages of each
item,
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(DVD only) (page 39)
(DVD only) (page 39)
(VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 39)
(VIDEO CD during PBC playback only)
(page 39)
(VIDEO CD/CO only) (page 39)
You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/
index/scene.
(page 40)
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the
current title/chapter/track and the total remaining time
of the disc.
You can search by inputting the time code.
You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on
the TV screen and the front panel displa_
(page 41)
With DVDs recorded with multilingual sounds, you can
select the language you want while playing the DVD.
With multiplex CDs or VIDEO 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.
(DVD only) (page 43)
With DVDs on which multilingua! subtitles are recorded,
you can change the subtitle language whenever you want
while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever
you want.
(DVD only) (page 43)
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) are
recorded, you can change file angles on the scene for
which multi-angles are recorded.
(page 44)
Select the I DISC play mode or ALL DISCS play mode to
set Shuffle Play and Repeat Play.
(page 45)
You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/
chapter/track repeatedly.
(page 45)
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
(DVD only) (page 46)
You can check the play information about the bit rate, bit
rate history or the position where the disc is played
(layer).
(DVD only) (page 47)
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a
scene are recorded, you can display all the angles
recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start
playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle directly.
(DVD/VIDEO CD only) (page 48)
You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc oll time
TV screen, hi this case, the sections show still images.
(DVD only) (page 48)
(DVD only) (page 48)
(VIDEO CD only) (page 48)
You can check the titles, chapters and tracks of the disc on
the TV screen divided in 9 sections, and start playback
from the chosen title, chapter or track.
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Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene
You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/
index/scene.
Select "TITLE," "CHAPTER," " TRACK", "INDEX" or
"SCENE" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY button on the
remote.
When you play back a DVD, "TITLE" and "CHAPTER"
are displayed.
When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, "TRACK" and
"INDEX" are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions, "SCENE" is displayed.
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1 Select "TITLE," "CHAPTER," "TRACK," "INDEX" or
"SCENE" using the t/4 buttons.
"_ _ ( _ _ )" is highlighted. (_ means optional
number in this manual.) The number in parentheses
indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes or scenes.
2 Press_ or ENTER on the remote.
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or scene you want to search for using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The system starts searching. To cancel the number,
press CLEAR before pressing the ENTER button.
To cancel selecting
Press 8%RETURN on the remote.
Notes
• The number of titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc is
displayed.
• The index numbers are not displayed during PBC playback of
VIDEO CDs.
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and Remaining Time
You can check tile playing time and remaining time of tile
current title/chapter/track and the total remaining time
of tile disc.
Select "TIME/TEXT" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY
button on the remote to change ttie time information.
You can also check the DVD TEXT and CD TEXT (see
page 41).
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When playing a DVD
1TIME
• C • • :€ • :• • :Playing time of the current chapter
• C -'!= • :• =l=:_ _ : Remaining time of the current
chapter
• T q¢_ : _ _ : d=@: Playing time of the current title
• T -_ =1=:_ =1=: _ @ : Remaining time of the current title
When playing a VIDEO CD (during PBC playback)
1TIME
• _ _ : _ _ : Playing time of the current scene
When playing a VIDEO CD (in Continuous play) or
CD
1TIME
• T d=_ :_ _ : Playing time of the current track
• T -,1==1=:@ =1=: Remaining time of the current track
• D @=1=:• • : Playing time of the current disc
• D -@ _ : • =1=: Remaining time of the current disc
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YOUcandisplaythe "TIME/I'EXT dlspay quicky
Press DISPLAYonthe remote. Each time you press the button,
the time information changes.
Selecting a Start Point
Using the Time Code
You can search by inputting the time code.
Select "TIME/TEXT" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY
button on the remote.
The time code corresponds to the approximate actual
playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 30
minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:30:20.
PLAY
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1 Select "C=I=W_:_ W=: =I=_" (playing time of the
current chapter).
2 Press-.k or ENTERon the remote.
Time code changes to "T - - : : ".
D_
3 Input the time code using the number buttons,
then press ENTER.
The system starts searching. To cancel the number,
press CLEAR before pressing the ENTER button.
1"ocancel inputting
Press 8%RETURN on the remote.
Note
When you input the time code, input theplaying time of the title.
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Checking the Information
of the Disc
You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on
the TV screen and the front panel display.
DVD TEXT and CD TEXT are4nformation recorded on the
disc which you carmot change.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote to display the
DVD/CD TEXT.
The information is displayed at the bottom of the display.
TIMFdTEXT
DVD/CD
TEXT
PLAY_
DVD
Youcandisplay"TIME/TEXT"displayusingthe remote
Press DISPLAYuntil the DVD/CD TEXT is displayed.
Note
The DVD/CD TEXTis displayed only in English.
Changing the Sounds
With DVDs recorded with multilingual sounds, you can
select the language you want while playing the DVD.
With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the
sound from the right or left channel and listen to the
sound of the selected chal_n_elthrough both the right and
left speakers. In this case, the sound loses the stereo
effect. For example, with a disc containing a song, the
right chamlel may output the vocals and the left channel
may output the instrumental. If you only want to hear the
instrumental, you can select the left chamlel and hear it
from both speakers.
Select "AUDIO" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY button
on the remote.
AUtO
NAUDIO
When playing a DVD
Select the language. The languages you can select are
different depending on the DVD. When 4 digits are
displayed, they represent the language code. Select the
language code from the list on page 73.
When playing a VIDEO CD or a CD
• STEREO : The standard stereo sound
• 1/L : The sound of the left channel (monaural)
• 2/R : The sound of the right channel (monaural)
"_" You can display the "AUDIO" display quickly
Press AUDIO on the remote.
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DVD.
• While playing the CD/VIDEO CD, the standard stereo
playback will be resumed when:
- you open or close the disc tray
- you turn the power off
• While playing the DVD, the sound may be changed when:
- you open or close the disc tray
- you change the title
• If the language is displayed as a 4 digit number, refer to the
language code list on page 73.
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Changing the Sounds
When you select "AUDIO," the playing chaimels are
displayed on the screen.
In Dolby Digital format, the signals from monaural to 5.1
channels can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the
DVD the number of the recorded chal_lels may be
different.
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playing
program
format**
The display examples are as follows:
• FCM (stereo)
PROGRAMFORMAT
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"DOLBY DIGITAL" case, the channels in the playing
track are displayed by number as follows:
The case of Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 oh:
Rearcomponent 2
r-- 1
Frontcomponent 2 LFEILow
+ Center component 1 FrequencyEffect)
component 1
** The letters in the program format display mean the
following:
L: Front (L)
R: Front (R)
C: Center (monaural)
LS: Rear (L)
S: Rear (monaural) - tile rear component of the
Dolby Surround processed stereo signal and the
Dolby Digital signal
KS: Rear (R)
LFE: LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
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the packaging
Use discs with the =[_1,...[_.= logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital
playback you must use discs bearing this logo.
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Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles
With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turn
the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing
the DVD.
With DVDs on which multilinguaI subtitles are recorded,
you can change the subtitle language whenever you want
while playing the DVD, and turn it on or off whenever
you want. For example, you can seleet the language you
want to master and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
Select "SUBTITLE" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY
button on the remote.
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Select the language. The languages you can select are
different depending on the DVD. When 4 digits are
displayed, they indicate the language code. Select the
language code from the list on page 73.
"_" You can display the "SUBTITLE"display quickly
Press SUBTITLE on the remote. Each time you press the button,
the item changes.
Notes
• When playing a DVD on which no subtides are recorded, no
subtitles appear.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
subtitles on even if they are recorded on it.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to turn the
subtitles off.
• If the language is displayed as a 4-digit number, refer to the
language code list on page 73.
• The type and number of languages for subtitles vary from disc
to disc.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it.
• While playing the DVD, the subtitle may change when:
- you open or close the disc tray
- you change the title
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a
scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For
example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you
can display the view fro m either the front of the train, the
left window of the train or from the right window without
having the train's movement interrupted.
Select "ANGLE" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY button
on the remote. When the angles can be changed, the
indicator of the "ANGLE" lights in green.
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3 Select the number of the angles using the number
buttons or the t_/_1,buttons, then press ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
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• The number ot angles varies from disc to disc or from scene to
scene. The number of angles that can be changed on a scene is
that of angles recorded for that scene.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD,
"_' You can specify the angle beforehand
Specify the angle when "ANGLE" is not displayed on the front
panel display. When a scene on which multi-angles are recorded
comes, the angle is automatically selected.
"_" You can select the angle directly
Press ANGLE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the
angle changes.
Selecting the Disc Mode
(1 Disc or All Discs)
Before setting Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play,
you need select whether to set those play modes on one
disc or all discs.
Select "1/ALL DISCS" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY
button on the remote.
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• ALL DISCS; allows you to set Program Play, Shuffle
Play or Repeat Play for all the discs.
• 1 DISC: allows you to set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for
1 disc only.
You can select the mode using the button on the remote
Press l/ALL DISCS. Each time you press the button, 1 DISC or
ALL DISCS mode is selected.
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Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Repeating a Specific
Portion Repeat)
You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/
chapter/track.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats the
titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order.
You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of
VIDEO CDs (page 30).
You may not be able to do Repeat Play depending on the DVD.
Select "REPEAT" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY button
on the remote. When you do not select "OFF," the
indicator of th_ "REPEAT" lights in green.
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Selects the setting of Repeat Play.
When playing a disc and when Program Play and
Shuffle Play are set to OFF
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats all the titles/tracks.
• TITLE: repeats the current title. (DVD only)
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only)
• TRACK: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD/CD
only)
When Program Play is set to ON
• OF._.!F:does not play repeatedly.
• ON: repeats Program Play.
When Shuffle Play is set to ON
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• DISC: repeats all the titles/tracks. (except ALL DISCS
mode)
• TITLE: repeats the current title. (DVD only)
• TRACK: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD/CD
only)
To cancel Repeat Play
Press CLEAR.
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After selecting the item of "REPEAT," press I_>.
The system starts Repeat Play.
Note
When you select "DISC" or Program Play, you can do Repeat
Play only five times consecutively.
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, track
repeatedly. This is useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
During PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs (page 30), this
function is available only while playing moving pictures.
You may not be able to do A*-.--*BRepeat Play depending
on the DVD.
Select "A-B REPEAT" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY
button on the remote. During A_-+B Repeat Play, the
indicator of the "A-B REPEAT" lights in green.
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• SET ,,_': sets the A and B points.
• OFF: does not play a specific portion of a title/chapter/
track repeatedly.
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press ENTER on the remote.
The starting point (point A) is set.
A-BREPEAT
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3 When you reach the ending point (point B), press
ENTER again.
The setting points are displayed and the system starts
repeating this specific portion.
"A-B" appears on the front panel display during
A_---*Brepeat play.
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To cancel A*-_B Repeat Play
Press CLEAR on the remote.
Notes
• You can set A*--*B Repeat on only one specific portion.
• A*---*BRepeat is canceled when:
- you open or close the disc tray
- you turn the power off
- you change the ftmction
• When you set A_---*B Repeat, the settings for Shuffle Play and
Program Play are canceled.
• You may not be able to set A+---*BRepeat, depending on the
scene of the DVD or the VIDEO CD.
Checking the Play
Information
You can check the play information on the bit rate, bit rate
history or the portion where the disc is played (layer).
While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the
playback picture is always displayed by Mbps (Mega bit
per second) and the audio by kbps (Kilo bit per second).
Select "ADVANCED" after pressing the DVD DISPLAY
button on the remote.
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When playing a DVD
• BIT RATE: displays bit rate.
• BIT RATE HISTORY: displays bit rate and bit rate
history.
• LAYER: displays layer aiad the point picked up.
• OFF: turns off the ADVANCED display.
BIT RATE
BITRATE
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-- Video
Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audio data per
second in a disc. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the
amount of data. When the bit rate level is high, there is a
large amount of data. However, this does not always
mean that you can get higher quality pictures or sounds.
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BIT RATE HISTORY
Newest bit
rate range
Bitrate range
Min, Max.
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Indicates the transition of bit rate of tile playback picture
for a period up to the present.
LAYER
Appears when the DVD has
dural layers
Indicates the approximate point where the disc is playing.
If it is a dual-layer DVD, the system indicates which layer
is being read.
For details on the layers, see page 72 (DVD).
Displaying Different Angles
Simultaneously
With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a
scene are recorded, you can display all the angles
recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start
playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle directly.
The angles are displayed on a screen divided in 9 sections.
Select "ANGLE VIEWER" after pressing the DVD
DISPLAY button on the remote. When you can select
"ANGLE VIEWER", the indicator of the "ANGLE
VIEWER" lights in green.
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To select the one angle
Select the angle using the 4--/'_/,1,/-,€' buttons, then
press ENTER. The selected angle only is displayed.
To cancel displaying multi-angles
Press 8%RETURN
Notes
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the
angles even it multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.
• When a scene for which various angles (multi-angles) are not
recorded comes while displaying different angles
simultaneously, the player returns to the normal play.
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Dividing a Track into 9
Sections (Strobe Play)
Scanning the Title, Chapter
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You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc on the
screen. In this case, the sections show still images.
Select "STROBE PLAYBACK" after pressing the DVD
DISPLAY button on the remote.
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To cancel watching the strobe play
Press 8%RETURN.
During pause mode, 9 still images around the pause position
are displayed
It is convenient to see the still images around the specific portion.
Note
Depending on the disc, there are some scenes you may not be
able to watch with the strobe play.
You can check the top picture of titles, chapters and tracks
of the disc on a screen divided in 9 sections, and start
playback from the chosen title, chapter or track.
Select "TITLE VIEWER'(DVD only), "CHAPTER
VIEWER'(DVD only) or "TRACK VIEWER'(VIDEO CD
only) after pressing the DVD DISPLAY button on the
remote.
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To start playback from the selected picture
Select the picture using the <l-,/'l=/{./,=k buttons, then
press ENTER. The playback starts from the selected
picture.
"_{'When there are over 9 titles or chapters
• appears at the right bottom of the screen. Select the right
bottom scene (the position of 9) and use _ to display next titles,
tracks or chapters. To return to the previous scene, select the left
top scene (the position of 1) and press {.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
I i_tT_']_ *I_T_[J Cancel _N-E=E)'_
To cancel scanning the title, chapter and track
Press o_RETURN.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to scan the title,
chapter and track.
• You cannot scan the track on a VIDEO CD during PBC
playback.
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This chapter describes how to set and
how to adjust using the on-screen
SETUP menu. Most settings and
adjustments are required robe set
when you first use the system.
Using the Setup Display
Using tile setup display, you can do the initial setup,
adjusting the picture, etc. You can also set a language for
the subtitles and the setup display, limit playback by
children, etc.
For details on each setup display item, see pages 52 to 58,
Note
You can display the setup display only 'a,he_ the system is h, stop
mode•
ENTER
1 Press DVD SETUPon the remote to display the
setup display on the TV screen.
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Using the Setup Display
2 Select the main item you want using the _'/_
buttons, and then press ENTER on the remote.
The selected main item is highlighted.
4 Select the setting you want using the <_,/_'/_/-I_
buttons, then press ENTER.
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3 Select the item you want using the t/_ buttons,
then press _1_ or ENTER.
SCREEN SETUP
"iV TYPE: 4:3 LETIERBOX
TOset,press_lhen _.
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TV TYPE: :3WIDEMODE
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5 Press DVD SETUP to exit menu.
To cancel using the setup display
PressDVD SETUP on the remote.
Note
Some setup display items require operations other than selecting
the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages.
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SCREEN SETUP
4:3 PANSCAN
16:9/4:3WIDEMODE
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Setup Display Item List
The default settings are underlined.
_ LANGUAGESETUP(page52)
- OSD ENGLISH
t RENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
- DVD MENU-- - ENGLISH
- FRENCH
- SPANISH
- PORTUGUESE
- GERMAN
- ITALIAN
- DUTCH
- CHINESE
- JAPANESE
- DANISH
- SWEDISH
- FINNISH
- NORWEGIAN
- RUSSIAN
OTHERS
-- AUDIO ORIGINAL
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_ SCREEN SETUP (page 53)
- TV TYPE _ 4:3 LEI-£ER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9/4:3 WIDE MODE
-- SCREEN SAVER ON
--BACKGROUND -- JACKET PICTURE
I RAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
CUSTOM SETUP (page 54)
_ AUDIO SETUP (page 57)
TRACKSELECTION"_ CA_O
_ SPEAKER SETUP (page 57)
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CENTER
REAR
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Select "LANGUAGE SETUP" after pressing the DVD
SETUP button on the remote.
"LANGUAGE SETUP" allows you to set various
languages for on-screen display or sound.
The default settings are underlined.
Note
When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one
of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for the
"OSD."
LANGUAGESETUP
iOSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the language for the on-screen display.
.ENGLISH
• FRENCH
• SPANISH
• PORTUGUESE
IIDVD MENU
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
• ENGLISH
• FRENCH
• SPANISH
• PORTUGUESE
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• DUTCH
• CHINESE
• JAPANESE
• DANISH
• SWEDISH
• FINNISH
• NORWEGIAN
• RUSSIAN
• OTHERS
When you select "OTHERS ,,,_," select and enter the language
code from the list using the number buttons (page 73).
After you have once selected, the language code (4 digits) is
displayed.
IIIAUDIO
Switches the language for the sounds.
• OR1GINA_L: the language given priority in the disc
• ENGLISH
• FRENCH
• SPANISH
• PORTUGUESE
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• DUTCH
• CHINESE
• JAPANESE
• DANISH
• SWEDISH
• FINNISH
• NORWEGIAN
• RUSSIAN
• OTHERS "_
When you select "OTHERS ,,,€.,"select and enter the language
code from the list using the number buttons (page 73).
After you have once selected, the language code (4digits) is
displayed.
IISUBTITLE
Switches the language for the subtitles.
• AUDIO FOLLOW*
• ENGLISH
• FRENCH
• SPANISH
• PORTUGUESE
• GERMAN
• ITALIAN
• DUTCH
• CHINESE
• JAPANESE
• DANISH
• SWEDISH
• FINNISH
• NORWEGIAN
• RUSSIAN
• OTHERS ,,_
When you select "OTHERS ,,,#-,"select and enter the language
code from the list using the number buttons (page 73).
After you have once selected, the language code (4 digits) is
displayed.
* When you select "AUDIO FOLLOW," the language for the
subtitles changes according to the language for the setting you
selected in "AUDIO."
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Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP)
Select "SCREEN SETUP" after pressing the DVD SETUP
button on the remote. "SCREEN SETUP" allows you to set
the display according to the playback conditions.
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
NTV TYPE
Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.
• 4:3 LETTER BOX: when you connect a normal TV to the
system. Displays a wide picture with bands displayed
on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
• 4:3 PAN SCAN: when you corLnect a normal TV to the
system. Displays the wide picture on the whole screen
with a portion automatically cut off.
• 16:9/4:3 WIDE MODE: when you connect a wide-screen
TV to the system or when you connect a TV with WIDE
MODE function to the system (displays a wide picture
with bands displayed on the upper and lower portions
of the screen).
4:3 LETTER BOX
NSCREEN SAVER
Turns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the
screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you
leave the system or the remote in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes or when you play back a CD for more than 15
minutes. The screen saver is useful to prevent your
display from becoming damaged.
• ON: turns on the screen saver.
• OFF: turns off the screen saver.
NBACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture of the TV screen in
stop mode or while playing a CD.
• IACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture appears in the
background, but only when the jacket picture is already
recorded on the disc.
• GRAPHICS: The graphic picture stored in memory in
the system beforehand appears in the background.
• BLUE: The background color is blue.
• BLACK: The background color is black.
Note
If a disc which does not contain the jacket picture is played while
"BACKGROUND" is set to "JACKET PICTURE," the graphic
picture stored in the system will automatically appear in the
background.
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Depending on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be selected
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)
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Select "CUSTOM SETUP" after pressing the DVD SETUP
button on the remote.
"CUSTOM SETUP" allows you to set the playback
conditions.
The default settings are underlined.
IIPAUSE MODE
Selects the picture in pause mode.
• AUTO: A picture including subjects that move
dynamically is output with no jitten Normally select
this position.
• FRAME: A picture including subjects that do not move
dynamically is output with high resolution.
IIPARENTAL CONTROL
Sets a password and playback limitation level when you
play DVDs with playback limitation for children.
For details, see "Limiting Playback by Children (Parental
Control) ."
Select "CUSTOM SETUP" after pressing the DVD SETUP
button on the remote.
Playing some DVDs can be limited depending on the age
of users. The "Parental Control" function allows you to
set a playback limitation level.
CUSTOM SETUP
1 SeleCt "PARENTAL CONTROL" using the f/_
buttons, then press ENTER on the remote.
3USTOM SETUP
To set;press_hen _. [
To r,lu_t,press_.
==When you have not entered a password yet
The display for entering a password appears.
CUSTOMSETUP
PARENTALCONTROL
Entry password.Enter a number in
4 figures,then press _.
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lWhen you have already entered a password
The display for confirming the password appears.
Skip Step 2.
CUSTOMSETUP
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2 Enter a password in 4 digits using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The digits change to asterisks (q¢), and the display for
confirming the password appears.
CUSTOMSETUP
PARENTALCONTROL
To_irm,en_r_w_d again,
then_ess _.
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3 To confirm your password, enter it using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation level
and changing the password appears.
SETUP
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4 Select "STANDARD" using the _/_ buttons, then
press _1_.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTALCONTROL
5 Select an area as the standard for playback
limitation level using the 4'/',1, buttons then press
When you select "OTHERS -._", select and enter the
standard code in the table below using the number
buttons.
IETUP
6 Select "LEVEL" using the 4"1,1,buttons, then press
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CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTALCONTROL
7 Select the level you want using the _/_, buttons,
then press ENTER.
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Press DVD SETUP on the remote.
To turn off the Parental Control function and play
the DVD after entering your password
Set "LEVEL" to "OFF" in Step 7, then press ImP"on the
ren'lote.
To change the password
1 After Step 3, select "CHANGE PASSWORD" using the
'_/,_buttons, then press _ or ENTER on the remote.
The display for changing the password appears.
2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 to enter a new password.
D
_" You can turn off the Parental Control function just after
inserting the DVD (Parental Control Temporarily Canceled)
When you set a playback limitation level and insert the DVD, the
PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. Enter the password to
turn off the Parental Control function.
When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the original
level.
"_" If you have forgot your password
Enter the 6 digits number "199703" in Step 2 to clear the current
password. To enter a new password, follow the procedure from
Step 2 again.
Notes
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control
function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
• When you do not set a password, you cannot change the
settings for playback limitation.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the
parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter
the password, then change the level.
When you stop playing the DVD, the level returns to the
original level.
Standard Code number
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Canada 2079
China " 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
Hong Kong 2219
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Malaysia 2363
Netherlands 2376
Norway 2379
Philippines 2424
Russian 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Taiwan 2543
Thailand 2828
United Kingdom 2184
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Settings for Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
Settings for Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
Select "AUDIO SETUP" after pressing the DVD SETUP
button on the remote.
"AUDIO SETUP" allows you to select the sound track.
The default settings are underlined.
AUDIO SETUP
IIITRACK SELECTION
Gives tile sound track which contains the highest number
of the channels priority when you play a DVD on which
multiple audio formats are recorded. If multiple audio
channels are recorded in PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital
format, the higher-numbered channel audio recorded in
PCM, DTS or Dolby Digital format is played.
• OF_.._F: No priority given.
• AUTO : Priority given.
Notes
• When you set this item to "AUTO," the language may change
depending on the "AUDIO" settings in "LANGUAGE SETUW'
The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority than
that of "AUDIO" settings in "LANGUAGE SETUP" (page 52).
• If PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same
number of the highest channels, the system selects PCM, DTS
and Dolby Digital sound tracks, in this orden
• Depending on the DVD, the audio with priority may be
predetermined. In this case, you cannot give priority to the
DTS or Dolby Digital format by selecting "AUTO."
Select "SPEAKER SETUP" after pressing the DVD SETUP
button on the remote.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify
the distance of the speakers from your listening position,
then set the balance and level. Then use the test tone to
adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
BSIZE
Since the front speaker, center speaker and subwoofer
settings are fixed, you cannot change them. The default
settings are underlined.
• FRONT
-- YES: You cannot select otherwise.
• CENTER
-- YES: You cannot select otherwise.
• REAR
-- BEHIND fLOW/. BEHIND (HIGH), SIDE (LOW),
SIDE (HIGH): Specify the position and height to
implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in
the "Virtual Multi Dimension" sound field (page 17)
properly.
• SUBWOOFER
-- YE...._fiS:You cannot select otherwise.
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer
may output excessive sound.
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Settings for Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)
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Specifying the rear speaker position and height
Specify the position and height of the rear speakers,
referring to the diagram on page 17. The default setting is
underlined.
• BEHIND/LOWI
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section
O and O.
• BEHIND (HIGH)
Select this if the rear speakers are located ill the section
O and O.
• SIDE (LOW)
Select this if the rear speakers are located in tile section
O and _.
• SIDE (HIGH)
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section
O and O.
1DISTANCE
See page 17.
1BALANCE
See page 18.
1LEVEL
See page 18.
1TEST TONE
You can hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
The default setting is underlined.
• OFF: The test tone is not emitted from speakers.
• ON: During adjustment of "BALANCE" or "LEVEL,"
the test tone is emitted from both speakers
simultaneously.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one
time
Use the MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons.
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR on the remote.
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4
When nothing is played, select "SPEAKER SETUP"
after pressing DVD SETUP on the remote.
Select "TEST TONE" and set "TEST TONE" to "ON."
You will hear file test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
From your listening position, select "BALANCE" or
"LEVEL" and adjust the value of "BALANCE" and
"LEVEL" using the t/_, buttons.
During this adjustment, the test tone is emitted from
both speakers simultaneously.
Select "TEST TONE" and set "TEST TONE" to "OFF"
to turn off the test tone.
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Operating Sony
Components
This chapter describes how to set the
remote for controUing the components
connected to the system, listen to the
radio, etc.
You can change the factory settings of the function
buttons to suit the Sony components in your system. For
example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the AUX
jacks on the left main unit, you can set the AUX function
button on this remote to control the LD playen
Note, however, that the settings of the DVD and TUNER
function buttons cannot be changed.
OC::_;;_ -- Function buttons
-- Number buttons
1 Hold down the button corresponding to the
component you want to assignto a function
button (e.g., button 6for the LDplayer).
Each button and its corresponding components are
shown below.
3utton Sonycomponent Functionbuttonto
whichyoucanassign
VCR mode 1"* (Betamax)
VCR mode 2**(Smm)
VCR mode 3** (VHS)
Digital satellite receiver
MD deck
LD player
TV
the component
W VIDEO AUX
* Factory setting.
**VCR mode 1/2/3 stand for Sony's Betamax/8ram video
cassette deck/VHS correspondingly. If, however, your
Sony's VCR has the selector, the original setting, e.g., VCR
mode 3 for the VHS, can be changed to e.g., VCR mode I or
VCR mode 2 setting.
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Operating Sony Components
2 While holding down the button corresponding to
the component, press down the function button
whose setting isto be changed (the AUX function
button, for example).
The AUX function button is now set to control the
Sony LD playen
To reset a button to its factory setting
Repeat the procedure above.
To reset all function buttons to their factory
settings
Press down I/V, AV I/_ and MASTER VOLUME -
simultaneously, or uninstall the batteries once and press
any key, then install them again.
Operating Non-Sony
Components
You can program the remote to control non-Sony
components. Once the control signals have been
memorized, you can use those components as part of your
system.
Note, however, that the settings of the DVD and TUNER
function buttons cannot be changed.
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Pressthe function button for the component you
want to control.
For example, if you are going to control an LD player,
press AUX.
The function button lights up.
3
Pressthe number buttons to enter the numeric
code (or one of the codes if more than one code
exist) corresponding to the component and the
make of the component you want to control.
See the tables on pages 61 and 62 for information on
the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component
and the make of the component,
4 PressENTER.
When the function button goes off, the component(s)
can then be controlled using this remote.
5 Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to control other components.
• If the function button flashes three times consecutively, the
programming has failed. Check that the numeric codes
corresponding to the component and the make of the
component are correct. Start again from Step 1.
• If you do not do Step 2 within twenty seconds after pressing
the IR SET button ti_ Step 1, the remote automatically exits
learning mode. Start again from Step 1.
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If the function button does not light up, the batteries are weak.
Replace both batteries.
To reset all function buttons to their factory
settings
Press down I/_, AV I/_ and MASTER VOLUME
simultaneously, or uninstall the batteries once and press
any key, then install them again.
The Numeric Codes
Corresponding to the
Component and the Make
of the Component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-
Sony components. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the model and
year of tile component, more than one numeric code may
be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your
remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.
The function button to which you can assign a button is in
parentheses on top of each table.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on tho latest information available
for each brand. There is a chance, howevel; that your
component will not respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the functions on th_s remote may not be available when
used with your particular component.
To control a W (the W function button only)
Make Code(s)
DAEWOO 000, 001,002, 003, 004, 005
FISHER 010, 011
LG (GOLDSTAR) 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017
GRUNDIG 020, 021
HITACHI 012, 025, 026, 027
ITT/NOKIA 028, 029
JVC 030, 031, 032
MAGNAVOX 012, 013, 036, 037
MITSUBISHI/MGA 012, 013, 040, 041
NEC 012, 013, 042
PANASONIC 045, 046, 047, 048
PHILIPS 016, 036
PIONEER 047, 050, 051, 052
RCA/PROSCAN 012, 013, 045, 053, 054, 055, 056
SAMSUNG 012, 013, 016, 017, 037, 060
SANYO 010, 011
SHARP 037, 065, 066
TELEFUNKEN 071,072, 073, 074
THOMSON 073, 080
TOSHIBA 050, 065, 081
ZENITH 085, 086
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Make Code(s)
AIWA 1O0, 101
AKAI 102, 103, 104
BLAUPUNKT 105,106
EMERSON 107, 108, 109, 110, 111,112
FISHER 113, 114, 115, 116, 117
GENERAL ELECTR1C 118,119,120
LG (GOLDSTAR) 121
GRUNDIG I22, 123
HITACHI 118, 124, 125, 126
ITT/NOK1A 113
JVC 130, I31,132, 133, 134, 135
MAGNAVOX 119, 122, 125
MITSUBISH1/MGA 136, 137, 138, 139, 140
NEC 130, 131
PANASONIC 119, 125, 141,142
PHILIPS 119, 122, 125, 145, 146, 147
PIONEER 125
RCA/PROSCAN 118, 119, 122, 124, 125, 148, 149, 150
SAMSUNG 150, 151,152, 153, 154, 155
SANYO 113, 116, 156
SHAR_ 160, 161
TELEFUNKEN 170, 171
TOSHIBA 148, 149
ZENITH 175
To control a digital satellite receiver
(the AUX function button only)
Make Code(s)
JERROLD 200, 20I, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208
PANASONIC 210, 211,212
PIONEER 220, 221
RCA 225
TOCOM 235
ZENITH 240, 241
To control an LD player
(the AUX function button only)
Make Code(s)
PANASONIC 3O0
PIONEER 301,302, 303
To control an MD deck
(the AUX function button only)
Make C0de(s)
KENWOOD 400
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Table of Buttons that You
Can Use to Control Each
Component
Pressing the following buttons on the remote turns on the
system and changes the ftmction to the one in the
parentheses.
• DISC1-DISC5 (DVD function)
• BAND (TUNER function)
• Function buttons (corresponding function)
On the other hand, the buttons in the table below will be
designated to work on the component you have selected.
Component TV LD VCR MD Digital
player deck satellite
receiver
MUTING, I/_,
MASTER O*
VOLUME +/-
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ENTER
AV I/(L) • • • • •
ID,,-,II,•,
CH +/- • •
TV/VIDEO •***
Number buttons • • • • •
* These buttons work on;
- the TV when you press "IV CONTROL.
the system when you select any function using anything but
the TV CONTROL button.
** Only for Sony TVs.
***This button changes the input source of the TV regardless of
the selected function.
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see
"Presetting Radio Stations" on page 19).
TUNER --
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1 Press TUNER on the remote.
The last received station is tuned in.
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station you want.
Each time you press the button, the system tunes in
one preset station at a time.
3 Adjust the volume by pressing the MASTER
VOLUME +/- buttons.
To turn off the radio
Press II_.
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Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press _ or _ (TUNE + or -)
repeatedly on the remote.
For automatic tuning, press and hold _ or _ (TUNE
+ or -).
"_" If an FM program is noisy
Press ST/MONO repeatedly on the remote so that "MONO"
appears on the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect,
but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore
the stereo effect.
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Reorient the supplied antennas.
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Listening to the Radio
To check the frequency or sound field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote.
Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the front panel
display changes:
index name of the station* --* frequency -_, sound field
index name of the station*
*Only when the name of the station has been assigned.
Naming Preset Stations
[]
You can enter a name of up to 10 characters for preset
stations. These names (for example, "XYZ') appear in the
system's front panel display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered for each
preset station.
TUNER --
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1 PressTUNER on the remote.
The last station you received is tuned in.
2
Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset
stations, see "Listening to the Radio" on page 63.
3 Press NAME.
4 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons:
Press ,1'/4" to select a character, then press _ to move
the cursor to the next position.
If you've made a mistake
Press _ or ,,_ repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then press _/'_ to select the right
character.
5 PressENTER.
"COMPLETE" appears on the front panel display,
followed by the assigned name.
To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2to 5.
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Using the Sleep Timer
[]
You can set the system to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
SLEEP-
PressSLEEPon the remote while the power ison.
Each time you press the SLEEP button, the time changes
as shown below.
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The display dims after you have specified the time.
You can checkthe time remaining before the system turns
off
Press SLEEP on the remote. The remaining time appears on the
front panel display.
(_ You can extend the sleep timer up to 9 hours
Press t on the remote while the time indication is flashing. Each
time you press 4', the time is extended by 30 minutes up to 9
hours.
When you press ,1,, it is shortened by 30 minutes.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealen
Power
The power is not turned on.
Check that the AC power cord is co1_lected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
,,_ Check that the system is connected securely.
The video connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
Make sure you connect the system to the video
input connector on the TV (page 10).
Make sure you turn on the TV.
Make sure you select the video input on the TV so
that you can view the pictures from the system.
The picture noise appears.
Clean the disc.
If video from your system has to go through your
VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied
to some DVD programs could affect picture
quality. If you still experience problems after
checking your connections, please try connecting
the system directly to your TV's S video-input, if
your TV is equipped with this input (page 12).
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed
even though you set "TV TYPE" in "SCREEN
SETUP" in the setup display when you play a
wide picture.
"_ The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
If you connect the system with the S video cable,
connect directly to the T',Z Otherwise, you may not
change the aspect ratio.
Depending on the TV, you may not change the
aspect ratio.
Sound
There's no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.
Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
Make sure that you have selected the correct
component on the system.
,_ Press MUTING on the remote if the "MUTING
ON" is displayed.
Theprotectivedeviceon the system has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
The system is h_ pause mode or in Slow,-motion
Play mode. Press _ or _ on the remote to
return to normal play mode.
Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
1_ or I_ to return to normal play mode.
Check the speaker settings (page 16).
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
,,_ Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL
menu (page 18).
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 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or 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 sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD or a CD.
Set "AUDIO" to "STEREO" in the Control Menu
display (page 41).
,,,€, Make sure you connect the system appropriately:
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you
are playing a Dolby Digital sound track.
"_ Make sure the sound field function is on (page 22).
Check the speaker connections and settings (page
10).
Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo
even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital
format.
The sound comes from the center speaker only.
Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
Make sure the sound field function is on (page 22).
,,,I, Select a sound field containing the word "cinema"
or "virtual" (page 22).
Adjust the speaker volume (page 17).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard
from the rear speakers.
Make sure the sound field function is on (page 22).
Select a sound field containing the word "cinema"
or "virtual" (page 22).
Adjust the speaker volume (page 17).
Operation
There is noise inside the system.
-), It is not an erro_ You may hear noise of the DVD
changer when replacing discs or turning on/off
the system.
The disc tray indicator is on when there is no disc
inside.
,,,€. If this is the first time you are using the system, the
disc tray indicators turn on. Press FUNCTION
until "DVD" appears on the front panel, then wait
a while. The indicators will turn off eventually.
If you pressed the I/(_ switch to turn off the
system without closing the disc tray, the disc tray
indicator turns on. Wait a while for it to turn off. If
the indicator is still on, press _ of DISC 1-DISC 5
to close the disc tray.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use
direct tuning.
,,_ No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations). Preset the stations (page 19).
Press DISPLAY until the frequency appears in the
display.
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Troubleshooting
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The remote does not function.
Make sure you select tile correct function on the
remote.
Pressing the TV CONTROL button sets the remote
to operate the TV only. The I/_ switch does not
turns on/off the system. If this mode is on, press a
function button on the remote before operating the
system or another component.
Remove alay obstacles between the remote and the
system.
',_ Use the remote near the system.
Point the remote at the remote sensor [] on the
system.
Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The disc does not play.
There is no disc inside ("Insert disc." appears on
the TV screen).
Insert a disc.
Insert the disc correctly with the playback side
facing down on the disc tra}_
Clean the disc.
,,_ The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5).
Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
Check the region code of the DVD (page 4).
Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about half an hour (page 6).
The system does not play from the beginning
when playing a disc.
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play has been
selected. Press CLEAR on the remote.
Resume Play has been selected.
Press [] on the front panel or • on the remote
before you start playing (page 29).
,,_ A title menu or a DVD menu automatically
appears on the TV screen when you play your
DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on
the TV screen when you play your VIDEO CD
with PBC functions.
The system starts playing the DVD automatically.
_. The DVD features the auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
Depending on the disc, the auto pause signal is
recorded. While playing such a disc, the system
stops playback at the signal.
Cannot stop playback, Search, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play, etc.
Depending on the disc, you may ]lot do some of
the operations above.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the
language you want.
In the setup display, select the language for the on-
screen display in "OSD" under "LANGUAGE
SETUP" (page 52).
The language for the sound cannot be changed
when you play a DVD.
Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD.
Changing the language for the sound is prohibited
on the DVD.
The language for the subtitles cannot be changed
when you play a DVD.
,_ Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD.
Changing the language for the subtitles is
prohibited on the DVD.
The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play
a DVD.
'_ Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
turn the subtitles off.
The angles cannot be changed when you play a
DVD.
-1_ Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
Change the angles when "ANGLE" appears on the
front panel display (page 43).
,,_ Changing the angles is prohibited on the DVD.
The system does not operate properly.
Static electricity, etc., may affect the system's
operation.
Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect
it again.
Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.
-_ Press AMP MENU repeatedly on the remote to
display <<CUSTOMIZE>> on the front panel
display. Select "DISPLAY DIMMER," then press
_/,,,_ repeatedly to select anything but
"DISPLAY OFF."
The numbers or letters of 5 characters are
displayed on the front panel display.
•,_ Self-diagnosis function was activated. See the
table in page 69 and treat the system appropriately.
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Self-diagnosis Function
When the self-diagnosis function works to prevent the system from
malfunctioning, a five-character service number (combination of a letter and
digits) flashes on the screen or the front panel display depending on the cause.
In this case, check the following table.
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First three characters Cause and/or Corrective Action
C 13 eThe disc is dirty.
"_Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth (page 6).
C 31 • The disc is not inserted correctly.
='i_Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
E xx (xx is any number) • To prevent the systom from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has ,A,orked.
m_'When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service faciliw, give
the 5-character service number. (example: E 61 10)
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Specifications
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POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels
driven, from 200 - 20 kHz; rated 23
watts per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Stereo channel 20 Hz- 20 kHz, 0.8% THD
25 W x 2 (Front L/R, 8 ohms) + 75 W
(Subwoofer, 8 ohms)
Surround channel 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8% THD
25 W (Center, 8 ohms)
25 W x 2 (Rear, 8 ohms)
TOTAL 200W
Input sensitivity/Impedance
TV/VIDEO/AUX 450 mV, 45 kohms
CONTROLS Only for Sony XBR2series and Sony
Projection TV
Output
Centerspeaker Accepts only supplied SS-T900
Rearspeaker Accepts only supplied SS-T900
Wirelessrear speaker
Accepts only Sony model, SA-IF70
R-ch speaker Accepts only the supplied main unit
(right) with supplied exclusive speaker
cord
Tonecontrol Bass: ±8 dB at 100Hz
Treble: ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Laser Semiconductor laser (X=780nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Laseroutput MAX 44.6DW
* This output is the value measured at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective
lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 rnm aparture.
Signalformat system
NTSC
Frequencyresponse
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (-+1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)
Signal-to-noiseratio
More than 80 dB (TV,VIDEO
(AUDIO),AUX (AUDIO) connectors
only)
Harmonicdistortion
Less than 0.03 %
FM tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
System
Tuning range
Antenna
Tuner section:
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz interval
531 - 1710 kHz (9 kHz interval
Loop antenna
Video section
Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
Type
Frontspeaker
Front: Bass reflex type, magnetically shielded
Subwo0fer: Advanced SAW type, magnetically
shielded
Satellite speaker(SS-TgO0)
Bass reflex type, magnetically shielded
Speaker unit
Tweeter: 1 inch (2.5 cm) balanced drive type
Midbass: 4 inches (10 cm) cone type
Subwoofer: 8 inches (20 cm) cone type
Satellite speaker (SS-T9O0)
Tweeter: 1 inch (2.5 cm) balanced drive type
Midbass: 3 inches (8 cm) cone type x 2
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Powerrequirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Powerconsumption
200 W
Dimensions(approx.)
Main unit (Left/Right) includingfront speaker:
Approx. 12 5/8 x 46 x 17 inches
(320 × 1167 x 430 ram)
(w/h/d including speaker base
Satellite speaker(SS-TgO0)
Approx. 4 1/2 x 13 7/8 x 5 inches
(112 x 352 x 126 mm)
(w/h/d including grille net)
Mass
Main unit (Left)includingfront speaker:
Approx. 58 lb 7 oz (26.5 kg)
(including speaker base)
Main unit (Right)includingfront speaker:
Approx. 38 Ib 9 oz (17.5 kg)
(including speaker base)
Satellite speaker(SS-T900)
Approx. 5 Ib 8 oz (2.5 kg)
Operatingtemperature
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Operatinghumidity
5%to90%
Suppliedaccessories
See page 8.
Optional Wireless speaker system SA-IF70
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Bit rate (page 46)
Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in
a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per
second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is
1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the
amount of data. However, this does not always mean that
you can get higher quality pictures.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece Oll a DVD that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.
Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you
to locate the chapter you want.
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.
Dolby Digital
This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced
than Dolby Pro Logic Surrotmd. In this format, the rear
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"
because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel
(since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed).
All six channels in this format are recorded separately to
realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since
all the signals are processed digitally, less signal
degradation occurs. The name "AC-3" comes from the
fact that it is the third audio coding method to be
developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro
Logic Surround produces four channels from two-channel
sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround
system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds more
precisel_ To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and
a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural
sound.
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Glossary
DTS
Digital audio compression technology that the Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology
conforms to 5.1-cham_el surround. The rear channel is
stereo 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 because the all channel data is recorded discrete
and processed in digital.
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 the
worldwide standards 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 changes the data to be allocated according
to the status of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in
PCM, allowing you to enjoy more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the
multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions
are provided with the DVD.
Multi-angle function (page 43)
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for a
scene are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function (pages 15, 41, 43)
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture
are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control (page 54)
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.
Playback Control (PBC) (page 30)
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.
Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software;
or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software.
Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the
worldwide standards of digital compression technology.
The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its
original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can
contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds
outside the range of human hearing are compressed while
the 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.
• 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
For details, see pages 41 and 43.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati
1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho
1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese
1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish
1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahfli
1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese !521 Tami!
1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu
1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik
1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai
1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya
1059 Bulgarian 1239 Interlingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen
1060 Bthari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog
1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto;Pushto 1540 Tatar
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapiik
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof
1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo_:roatian 1697 Zulu
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian;Lettish 1508 Shona
1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali
1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian
1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian
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Index to Parts and Controls
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[] Front Panel Display (33)
Indicates the playing time, etc.
[] FUNCTION button (20)
Selects the component you want to use.
[] SUBWOOFER MODE button (27)
Changes between mode 1, 2, and OFF.
[] I/_ (power) switch (14)
Turns on and off the power of the system.
[] i<3<_/E>_>Sbutton (21)
Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to
the previous chapter or track.
[] [] remote sensor (8)
Accepts the remote control signals.
[] DISC 1-DISC 5, _ buttons and indicators
DISC 1-DISC 5: Select the disc tray, and start playback
(20).
_: Opens or closes the disc tray (20).
The indicators turn; (21)
- green when the disc tray is chosen, or the disc is
being play backed.
- off: when there is no disc.
- orange: when a disc is placed on the disc tray,
however, the disc tray is not chosen.
[] Disc tray (20)
Place a disc on the tray.
[] Indicators
Shows the function mode.
[] SOUND FIELD</> buttons (22)
Select the sound field.
[] MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons (20)
Adjust the volume.
[] E_>PLAYbutton (20)
Plays a disc.
[] 0nPAUSEbutton (21)
Pauses playing a disc.
[] []STOP button (21)
Stops playing a disc.
[] PRESETTUNING +/- buttons
Scan all preset stations.
[] BAND button
Selects AM or FM band.
[_ MULTI-CHANNEL DECODING indicator
Lights when a program source recorded ill a multi-
channel format is play backed.
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VIDEO connectors (12)
Connect to a VCR.
I_] TV jacks (11)
Connect to a TV.
[_] CONTROL S IN jack (12)
Connects to Sony XBR2 series TV or Sony Projection
TV equipped with a speaker switch.
[] WIRELESSREAR SPEAKERconnector (10)
Connects to an optional wireless rear speaker
transmitter.
[] CENTER SPEAKERterminals (11)
Connect to the supplied satellite speaker (center).
[] REAR SPEAKERSterminals (11)
Connect to the supplied satellite speakers (rear).
[] AUX connectors (12)
Connect to digital satellite receiver with OPTICAL
jack, or VCR, LD player, MD deck.
[] AM loop antenna terminals (12)
Connect to the supplied AM loop antenna.
[] FM 75 _ COAXIAL wire antenna connector (12)
Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna.
[] MONITOR OUT (VlDEO/S VIDEO) connectors (11)
Connect to a TV monitor.
[] R-ch SPEAKEROUTPUT connector (11)
Connects to the supplied front right speaker.
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[] IR SETbutton (60)
Programs tile remote with the signals to control non-
Sony components.
[] SLEEPbutton (651
Activates the sleep timer.
[] Function buttons (59)
Press one of the buttons to select the component you
want to use. When you press a button, the system
turns on.
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Built-in DVD DVD
Built-in tuner TUNER
TV TV*
VCR VIDEO**
VCR, MD deck, LD player, AUX***
digital satellite receiver
Factory setting: Sony TV
** Factory setting: Sony VCR mode 3 (VHS)
*** Factory setting: no setting
See the table on page 63 for information on the buttons
you can use to control each component.
Note that the function buttons are factory-set as
described in the table. If you want to change the
factory setting of the buttons to match your particular
components, do the procedure "Operating Sony
Components," or "Operating Non-Sony Components"
on pages 59-61.
Note
Befol_ you turn on thesystem, make surethat you have
adjusted the volume to minimum using the MASTER
VOLUME button to avoid damaging your speakers.
[] DISC1-DISC5 buttons
Select the disc tray, and starts playback.
[] "IV CONTROL button (63)
Turns on the TV and changes the remote to a TV
remote. In this case, the I/(_), MASTER VOLUME +/-,
MUTING buttons work only on the TV, not on the
system.
[] .IV/VIDEO button (63)
Changes the input mode of the TV.
[] DISPLAY button (33)
Switches the item displayed on the front panel display.
remaining or playing time ---+ DVD or CD TEXT ---+
sound field
[] CLEAR button
Aborts the previous selection.
[] ID,-PLAY,SELECTbutton
Im_PLAY:Plays a disc (20).
[] "111.- buttons (21)
Play back the disc in slow motion.
[] _1_1/1_1_,TUNE +/- buttons
•<-_/Im,_: Locate a point quickly while monitoring the
picture (21).
TUNE +/- : Scan all available radio stations (19).
[] SOUNDFIELD MODE button (22)
Selects the sound field.
[] TITLE button (29)
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
[] l/ALL button (44)
Selects to playback only I disc or all discs.
[] DVD MENU button (29)
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
[] P.MODE button (31)
Selects program, shuffle or normal play mode.
[] S.WOOFER MODE button (27)
Selects the subwoofer mode.
[] DVD DISPLAY button (36)
Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen
to set or adjust the items.
[] <--/thl,/_, ENTER buttons (29)
Select and execute the items or settings.
[] AV I/_) (power) switch (63)
Turns on/off the power of the connected audio and
visual component selected by the function button.
[] I/_ (power) switch (20)
Turns on and off the power of the system.
[] Number buttons (30)
Select the items or settings.
[] DVD SETUP button (49)
Shows the DVD SETUP menu on the TV screen.
[] AUDIO button (41)
Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO
CD.
[] ANGLE, NAME button
ANGLE: Changes the angles when playing a DVD
(43).
NAME: Inputs name of the preset radio stations (64).
[] SUBTITLE,MEMORY button
SUBTITLE: Displays the "SUBTITLE" menu in the
Control Menu display (43).
MEMORY: Memorizes preset radio stations (19).
[] ENTER button (60)
Executes the items or settings selected using the
number buttons.
[] IIPAUSE button (21)
Pauses playing a disc.
[] 1STOP, ST/MONO button
1STOP: Stops playing a disc (21).
ST/MONO: Changes the FM program reception
between monaural and stereo (63).
[] _/DHHPREV/NEXT, PRESET+/-, CH ÷/- buttons
/IHHPREV/NEXT : Press to go to the next
chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter
or track (21).
PRESET +/- : Scan all preset stations (19).
CH +/-: Change TV channels (63).
[] BAND button (19)
Selects AM or FM band.
[] TONE CONTROL BASS+/- buttons (27)
Adjust the basslevel.
[] TONE CONTROL TREBLE+/- buttons (27)
Adjust the treble level.
[] AMP MENU button (33)
Shows the AMP MENU on the front panel display.
[] TEST TONE button (18)
Starts/stops test tone of the speakers.
[] LEVELbutton (18)
Adjusts the speaker level.
[] MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons (20)
Adjust the volume.
[] MUTING button (21)
Mutes the sound.
[] o'_RETURN button (30)
Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.
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Index
Numerics
1 DISC 44
4:3 LETTER BOX 53
4:3 PAN SCAN 53
4:3 WIDE MODE 53
16:9 53
A
A-B REPEAT 45
A_---_B Repeat 45
ALL DISCS 44
AM antenna 10, 12
Angle 43
ANGLE 43
AUDIO 41, 43
AUDIO SETUP 57
B
BACKGROUND 53
BALANCE 18
Batteries 8
C
CD 20
Chapter 5, 39, 71
CHAPTER 39
Connecting 10
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD 20
DVD 20
Control Menu display 36
CUSTOM SETUP 54
D,E
DCS 71
Display
Control Menu display 36
Front panel display 33
Setup display 49
DISTANCE 17
Dolby Digital 5, 22, 71
DTS 22, 72
Dummy disc 6, 13
DVD 21
DVD MENU 29
EXCHANGE 7
F, G
Fast Forward 21
Fast Reverse 21
FM antenna 10, 12
Front panel display 33
H
Handling discs 7
Hi-speed search 21
Hooking up 10
I,J,K
INDEX 39
L,M,N
LANGUAGE SETUP 52
LETTER BOX 53
LEVEL 18
Locating
a specific point 21
Main unit 9
Numeric codes 61
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Control Menu display 36
Setup display 49
OSD 52
P,Q
PAN SCAN 53
PARENTAL CONTROL 54
PBC functions 30
PBC Playback 30
PRO LOGIC 71
Program Play 31
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Remote 8,76
REPEAT 45
Resume Play 29
S
S video output 12
Scene 5
SCENE 39
SCREEN SAVER 53
SCREEN SETUP 53
Searching 21
Setup display 49
Shuffle Play 33
SIZE 57
Sleep 65
Slow-motion Play 21
SOUND FIELD
customizing 25
selecting 22
SPEAKER SETUP 57
Speakers
hookup 10
set up 16
STROBE PLAYBACK 48
SUBTITLE 43
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TEST TONE 18
TIME/TEXT 40, 41
Timer 65
Title 5, 39, 72
TITLE 39
Title menu 29
Track 5,39, 72
TRACK 39
Troubleshooting 66
TV TYPE 53
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Usable discs 4
V, W, X, Y, Z
VIDEOCD 21,72
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