HT-C800DP 4-247-292-11(1)
4-247-292-11(1)
© 2003 Sony Corporation
HT-C800DP
Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles
on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw
away the battery
with general
house waste,
dispose of it
correctly as
chemical waste.
Except for customers in
the United States and
Canada
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The label
is located on the rear panel.
For the customers in
Europe
The following caution label is
located inside the apparatus.
For the customers in the
United States
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure 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
accompanying the appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _____________
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
Use of this appliance with some
systems may present a shock or fire
hazard. Do not use with any units
which have the following marking
located near output.
“WARNING! HAZARDOUS
ENERGY!···”
CAUTION
As the laser beam used in this unit
is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
This label is located on the rear
panel.
WARNING
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
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
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 receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between
the equipment and system.
- Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the system is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes
or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
Home Theater System. Before
operating this system, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR
®
partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the
ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Precautions
Safety
• Caution – The use of optical
instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
• If anything falls into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is
connected to the mains outlet,
even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall
outlet if you do not intend to use it
for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by
the plug, never by the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to
prevent internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces
(rugs, blankets, etc.) or near
materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat
sources such as radiators, or air
ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from
equipment with strong magnets,
such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from
a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
unit and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the
unit, or when you move it from a
cold to a warm location, wait for
about 30 minutes before operating
the unit.
Except for customers in
Europe
For the customers in
Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED
AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This 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
especially susceptible to this.
On moving the system
Before you move the system, remove all discs.
Press x and DISC SELECT 4 on the system
simultaneously until “MECH LOCK” appears on
the front panel display. You can then turn off the
system and unplug the AC power cord.
Precautions
On power sources
AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the
cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a
malfunction. However, touching the cabinet
should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a
confined space where ventilation is poor as this
may cause overheating.
• The system is equipped with a high power
amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the bottom
are blocked, the unit can overheat and
malfunction.
• 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.
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.
• When you move the system, make sure that you
take out all discs. Otherwise, the discs may be
damaged.
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Table of Contents
WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2
Welcome!........................................................................................................... 3
Precautions........................................................................................................ 4
About this Manual .............................................................................................. 7
This System Can Play the Following Discs........................................................ 7
Notes about the Discs...................................................................................... 10
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 11
Guide to the Control Menu Display .................................................................. 16
Getting Started ................................................................ 18
Quick Overview................................................................................................ 18
Unpacking........................................................................................................ 18
Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 18
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup..................................................................... 19
Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................ 22
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups .................................................... 24
Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 26
Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 27
Playing Discs .................................................................. 29
Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 29
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 31
Using the DVD’s Menu..................................................................................... 31
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 32
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............................................................................ 33
Playing JPEG Image File ................................................................................. 34
To rotate the current image.............................................................................. 36
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................... 36
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................ 38
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 39
Searching for a Scene ....................................................... 40
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 40
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Album/File ...................................... 42
Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 44
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display.... 44
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 46
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Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 48
Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 48
Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT AUTO).......................................................................................... 50
Enjoying Surround Sound................................................................................ 50
Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) ......... 52
Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 53
Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 53
Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 54
Using Various Additional Functions ....................................... 55
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 55
Other Operations ............................................................. 61
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 61
Using the Video or other Unit........................................................................... 61
Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 62
Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 63
Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 63
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP)............. 64
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)..................................................... 65
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)............................................................... 67
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 68
Additional Information ....................................................... 71
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 71
Glossary .......................................................................................................... 75
Specifications................................................................................................... 78
Language Code List......................................................................................... 81
DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 82
Index ................................................................................................................ 83
Quick reference for Remote Commander ........................................... Back page
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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Functions
available in
DVD video
mode
Functions
available in
VIDEO
CD mode
Functions
available in
CD mode
About this Manual
• The HT-C800DP consists of:
– DVD receiver AVD-K800P
– Front/Surround speakers
• For customers in Europe SS-MSP2
• For other customers SS-MSP75
– Center speaker
• For customers in Europe SS-CNP2
• For other customers SS-CNP75
– Sub woofer SS-WMSP80
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the system if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• The symbols used in this manual are
explained below:
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compress audio data.
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
z
Terms for discs
• Title
The longest sections of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed
of several chapters. Depending on the disc,
no chapters may be recorded.
• Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a
data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG files.
• Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3.
• 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. Depending on the disc, no
indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 32), the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes”.
• File
Section of a picture on a data CD
containing JPEG image files.
continued
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
DVD
structure
VIDEO CD
or CD
structure
Title
Disc
Index
Tra ck
Chapter
Disc
MP3
structure
Tra ck
Album
Disc
Disc
File
Album
JPEG
structure
Functions
available
for MP3*
audio
tracks
Functions
available
for JPEG
files
More
convenient
features
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Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver.
2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy
two kinds of playback depending on the disc
type.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on
the back of the unit and will only play
DVDs labelled with the same region code.
DVDs labelled
ALL
will also play on this
system. If you try to play any other DVD,
the message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
Examples of discs that the system
cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3”,
“.JPG” or “.JPEG”)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3/JPEG format that conforms to
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its
extended format, Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization)
Do not load the following discs:
• A DVD with a different region code (page
8, 77).
• A disc that is neither standard nor circular
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape
still left on it.
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs
when an MP3 audio track is contained in
the first session. Any subsequent MP3
audio tracks recorded in later sessions can
also be played back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs
when a JPEG image file is contained in the
first session. Any subsequent JPEG image
files recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD
format or video CD format are recorded in
the first session, only the first session will
be played back.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Enjoy video playback
(moving pictures) as well
as music.
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. Moreover, you
can play high-resolution
still pictures, if they are
included on the disc.
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Notes
• Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Video mode)
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Video mode) cannot be played on this player due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device
and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format
cannot be played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed by
some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this system plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not
be available. Also, refer to the instructions
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, 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.
This system incorporates with Dolby*
Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive
matrix surround decoder and the DTS**
Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
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.
On playback
• This system can only playback a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor
circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star
shape) may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a
label or ring.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
?/1
PHONES
DISC SELECT
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
12345
SUB WOOFER
LEVEL
FUNCTIONPRESET
+
–
+
MASTER
VOLUME
SOUND FIELD
EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
–+
1 ?/1 (power switch) (29)
2
(remote sensor) (18)
3 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator (49)
4 Front panel display (12)
5 Disc tray (29)
6 EX-CHANGE (30)
7 DISC SKIP (29)
8 A OPEN/CLOSE (29)
9 SOUND FIELD +/– (50)
0 MASTER VOLUME control (29, 70)
qa SUB WOOFER LEVEL (69)
qs FUNCTION (29)
qd PRESET +/–, ./> (27, 30)
qf x (stop) (30)
qg S (pause) (30)
qh H (play) (29)
qj DISC SELECT 1 – 5 (29)
qk PHONES jack (29)
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When playing back a JPEG
REPEAT
Playing status
ALL1DISCS REPEAT1 TRACK
M
S
PCM
PL II
PROGRAM
MP3
SHUFFLE
PBC
CD
VIDEO CD
When playing back a CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3
Playing status
Current track number
Current play mode
Lights up during
PBC playback
(VIDEO CD only)
Playing time
Playing status
Current chapter or
title number
Playing time
Current play mode
Current sound
Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
Current sound (CD only)
REPEAT1 CHAPTER
TITLE
ANGLE
H
M
S
DIGITAL PCM
DTSPL II
DVD
Current disc
Lights up during
MP3 playback
Lights up when you can
change the angle
Current sound
Current file number
Current play mode
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When listening to the radio
FM AM
AUTO
MONO
ST
kHz
MHz
Current band
Preset number Monaural/Stereo effect
Current station
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Rear Panel
L
R
y
AM
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
FRONT R
SURR R
SUB WOOFER
SURR L
– + – + – +
+ – + – + –
FRONT LCENTER
SPEAKERS
VO LTAGE
SELECTOR
Y
TV
ANTENNA
120V
220V
L
R
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
MONITOR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
P
R
/
C
R
P
B
/
C
B
1 AM antenna terminals (22)
2 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (22)
3 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only for
equipped models) (25)
4 Ventilation holes (fan) (74)
5 SPEAKERS jacks (20)
6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24)
7 MONITOR (VIDEO OUT) jack (24)
8 VIDEO (AUDIO L/R IN/VIDEO IN)
jacks (24)
9 TV (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks (24)
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Remote
f
F
G
g
H
X
m
M
.
>
123
456
789
10/0
>10
x
O
1 SOUND FIELD +/– (50)
2 FUNCTION (29)
3 ST/MONO (62)
4 BAND (27)
5 REPEAT (39)
6 PLAY MODE (36)
7 Number buttons (31)
8 ./>, PRESET +/– (27, 30)
9 X (pause) (30)
0 H (play) (30)
qa DVD MENU/ALBUM + (31)
qs DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM – (31)
qd C/X/x/c/ENTER (31)
qf DVD DISPLAY (33)
qg TV VOL +/– (61)
qh TV CH +/– (61)
qj TV [/1 (on/standby) (61)
qk [/1 (on/standby) (29)
ql OPEN/CLOSE (29)
w; MEMORY (27)
wa D.SKIP (29)
ws TIME (43)
wd AUDIO (49)
wf ANGLE (53)
wg SUBTITLE (54)
wh ENTER (31)
wj CLEAR (37)
wk m/M, TUNING +/–,
SLOW
/ (27, 40)
wl x (stop) (30)
e; MUTING (30)
ea VOLUME +/– (30, 70)
es O RETURN (32)
ed TV/VIDEO (61)
ef BASS BOOST (61)
eg DVD SETUP (57)
eh DIMMER (61)
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display
appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.
Control Menu
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
Select:
SUBTITLE
DVD
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
Total number of titles
or tracks recorded
Current playing chapter
number (Video CD/CD:
index number)
Current playing title number
(Video CD/CD: track number)
Playing time
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
Operation message
Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Type of disc being
played back
Current setting
Options
Current playing
title name
Disc number
Disc name
or disc type
List of Control Menu Items
DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type
inserted into the system.
TITLE (DVD only) (page 42) Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO
/SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC CD in PBC playback), or the track
playback)/TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (VIDEO CD) to be played.
(page 42)
CHAPTER (DVD only) (page Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index
43)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 43) (VIDEO CD) to be played.
ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 33) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
TRACK (CD/MP3 only)
Selects the track (CD/MP3) to be played.
(page 34)
INDEX (CD only) Displays the index (CD).
TIME (page 43) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time. Inputs the time code for
picture and music searching.
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Control Menu display
m
Control Menu display off
z Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.
z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the REPEAT setting to
“OFF”. The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.
,
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Changes the audio setting.
CD/MP3 only) (page 48)
SUBTITLE (DVD only) Displays the subtitles.
(page 54) Changes the subtitle language.
ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 35) Select the album (JPEG) to be played.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 35) Select the file (JPEG) to be played.
DATE (JPEG only) (page 47) Display the date information.
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 53) Changes the angle.
PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/CD/ Selects the play mode.
MP3/JPEG only) (page 38)
REPEAT (page 39) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks),
one title/chapter/track/album, or contents
of program repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
CONTROL (page 55)
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Quick Overview
This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away.
For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 64.
For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 65.
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Speakers (5)
• Sub woofer (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM wire antenna (1)
• Speaker cords (3.5 m × 3, 5 m × 1, 10 m × 2) (12 ft. × 3, 17 ft. × 1, 33 ft. × 2)
• Video cord (1)
• Remote Commander (remote) RM-U800 (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Foot pads (24)
• Color labels for speakers (5)
• SCART adapter (for the customers in Europe only) (1)
• Speakers – Connection and Installation (card) (1)
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.
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 light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
Before connecting the speakers, attach the color labels onto the rear panel of the speakers so
that you can identify the speakers to be connected. For details on the color, refer to “Jacks for
connecting the speakers” on page 20.
Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours
of the terminals to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied
with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.)
on page 68.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be
connected.
To change the speaker cord
If you want to change the speaker cord, you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the
connector.
1 Press the connector onto a flat surface.
Make sure that the catcher is at the bottom.
2 Pull the speaker cord from the connector.
3 Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cord you want about 10 mm (3/8 inches)
and insert the speaker cord into the connector.
Make sure that the speaker cord is inserted according to its polarity: + to + and – to –.
Colour tube
(+)
(–)
(–)
catcher
(+)
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L
R
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
FRONT R
– + – + – +
+ –
FRONT LCENTER
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT
P
R
/
C
R
P
B
/
C
B
Y
TV VIDEO
MONITOR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
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AM
VO LTAGE
SELECTOR
ANTENNA
120V
220V
SURR R
+ –
SUB WOOFER
SURR L
+ –
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Front speaker (L)
4 Remove the connector from the flat surface.
Note
You can only use the AWG24 to AWG18 speaker cords. Other speaker cord size will not fit the supplied connector.
Jacks for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKERS FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
Surround speakers SPEAKERS SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks
Center speaker SPEAKERS CENTER (green) jack
Sub woofer SPEAKERS SUB WOOFER (purple) jack
Surround speaker
(L)
Surround speaker
(R)
Sub woofer
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Note on placing speakers
Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with
wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does
not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test
tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 70.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a
speaker other than the one currently displayed on the TV display (OSD), the speaker may be
short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the
cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Stripped cords are touching
each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
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Step 2: Antenna Hookups
Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to listen to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the 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.
L
R
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
FRONT R
SURR R
SUB WOOFER
SURR L
– + – + – +
+ – + – + –
FRONT LCENTER
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT
P
R
/
C
R
P
B
/
C
B
Y
TV VIDEO
MONITOR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
y
AM
VO LTAGE
SELECTOR
ANTENNA
120V
220V
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
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z If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Note
If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion,
do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.
y
AM
ANTENNA
Outdoor FM antenna
System
Earth wire
(not supplied)
To earth
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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied)
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV monitor MONITOR (VIDEO OUT) jack
VCR VIDEO (AUDIO L/R IN/VIDEO IN) jacks
TV TV (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks
z Connecting the system to a TV (for the customers in Europe only)
Connect the system to your TV using the SCART adapter.
z When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the VIDEO jacks
Your TV monitor must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV
accept progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE”
in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 66).
Notes
• When the mode of the system is not set to “DVD”, no signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks.
• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “INTERLACE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP”, the signal
is output from the MONITOR and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP”, the
signal is output only from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Red (R/audio)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
White (L/audio)
YellowYellow
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R
L
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
OUT OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
IN
L
FRONT R
SURR R
SUB WOOFER
SURR L
– + – + – +
+ – + – + –
FRONT LCENTER
SPEAKERS
AUDIO IN
P
R
/
C
R
P
B
/
C
B
Y
TV
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
y
AM
VO LTAGE
SELECTOR
ANTENNA
120V
220V
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
R
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
Selecting the voltage selector
If your unit has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the
local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Connecting the AC Power Cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains),
connect the speakers to the system (see page 19).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of your TV/video components to a wall outlet (mains).
TV TV monitorVCR
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Speaker Setup
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the sub woofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters
(15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0
meters (3 to 23 feet) (A) from the listening position.
Place the speakers as illustrated below. You can place the sub woofer in any position.
Note
Do not place the center and surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front speakers.
About magnetically shielded speaker (to prevent colour irregularity occurring on
the TV screen)
The speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the speakers is used with a
CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1 ft) from the TV set, etc. If
it is installed too close, colour irregularity may occur on the screen. If colour irregularity
occurs, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity
occurs again, place the speakers further away from the TV set. If colour irregularity still occurs
after performing the above, make sure that no magnetic object is nearby the speakers. Colour
irregularity may occur as a result of interaction between the speakers and the magnetic object.
Examples of possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand,
etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
Specifying the speaker parameters
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.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Settings for the Speakers”
(page 68).
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
Sub woofer
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Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
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MEMORY
1 Press BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM band.
2 Hold down TUNING +/– until the frequency indication starts to change, then
release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “ST” (for stereo program) appears on
the front panel display.
3 Press MEMORY.
A preset number appears on the front panel display.
4 Press PRESET +/– to select the preset number you want.
PRESET +/–
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5 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
6 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING +/– repeatedly in 2 to tune in the station manually.
To change the preset number
Start over from 1.
To change the AM tuning interval (Except for European and Mexican models)
The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas).
To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system by
pressing [/1 on the remote or on the system. While holding down x on the system, turn on the
power by pressing [/1 on the remote or on the system. When you change the interval, AM
preset stations will be erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
FM
ST
MHz
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Playing Discs
continued
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or
restricted. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your disc.
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SUB WOOFER
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EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
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Connect
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DISC SELECT 1-5
DISC
SKIP
EX-CHANGE
4 Press A OPEN/CLOSE on the
system, and place a disc on the
disc tray.
Press A OPEN/CLOSE again to close
the disc tray.
5 To place other discs, press DISC
SKIP and place the discs in the
order you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the
disc tray turns and you can place the
discs in the empty disc compartments.
The system plays the disc in front of
you first.
6 Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the system
starts playback (continuous play).
To playback other discs, press DISC
SKIP or DISC SELECT 1-5.
Adjust the volume on the system.
After following Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear
on the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions
on the menu. DVD (page 31), VIDEO CD
(page 32).
To turn on the system
Press [/1 on the remote or on the system.
With the playback side facing down
Disc number
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Switch the input selector on the TV
to this system.
3 Press [/1 on the system.
The system turns on. Press
FUNCTION to select “DVD”.
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To turn off the system
Press ?/1 on the remote or on the system.
The system enters standby mode. In standby
mode, you can reduce the power
consumption to minimum (Power Saving
mode) and save energy in standby mode. To
turn off the system completely, unplug the
AC power cord from mains. While playing a
disc, do not turn off the system by pressing
?/1. Doing so may cancel the menu settings.
When you turn off the system, first press x
to stop playback and then press ?/1.
z
On Auto-Function
If a disc is already inserted to any disc tray, you can
play it back simply by pressing the H or its
corresponding DISC SELECT 1-5, even if 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 H.
z On the DISC indicators
The DISC indicators change as follows:
– green: the disc tray is chosen, or the disc is being
played back.
– off: there is no disc.
– amber: a disc is placed on the disc tray, however,
the disc tray is not chosen. Before the disc
existence is checked, the indicators are in amber.
z On Auto Power Off
In DVD function, you can set the system to turn off
automatically if the disc is not played back for 30
minutes. To activate the Auto Power Off function,
press x and DISC SELECT 5 on the system
simultaneously until “AUTO.OFF Y” appears on the
front panel. To deactivate the function, do the same
procedure above until “AUTO.OFF N” appears on the
front panel. Even though Auto Power Off function is
deactivated, the system turns off automatically when
you playback a DVD and the system is in pause
mode or is displaying the DVD’s menu for about one
hour.
Additional operations
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Stop Press x.
Pause* Press X.
Resume play after Press X or H.
pause
Go to the next chapter, Press >.
track, scene or file in
continuous play mode
Go back to the Press ..
preceding chapter, track,
scene or file in
continuous play mode
Mute the sound Press MUTING. To
cancel muting, press it
again, turn the power
on or turn the
MASTER VOLUME
clockwise to turn the
volume up.
Change a disc while Press EX-CHANGE on
playing another disc the system.
Play the desired disc Press DISC SELECT 1-
directly 5 on the system.
* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.
Notes
• Do not push the disc tray when closing it. Press A
OPEN/CLOSE on the system to close the disc tray.
• If there is no disc in any disc tray, “NO DISC”
appears on the front display.
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Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
When you stop the disc, the system
remembers the point where you pressed x and
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display. As long as you do not remove the disc,
Resume Play will work even if the system
enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display, so you can restart the disc from
the point where you stopped the disc.
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
2 Press H.
The system starts playback from the
point where you stopped the disc in
Step 1.
z To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
Notes
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the
system may not resume playback from exactly the
same point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the setting on the Setup Menu.
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Using the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles”.
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you
want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM –.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU/ALBUM +.
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ENTER
C/X/x/c
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM –
Number
buttons
1 Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM – or
DVD MENU/ALBUM +.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from
disc to disc.
2 Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you
want to play or change.
3 Press ENTER.
Note
The system turns off automatically when you
playback a DVD and the system is displaying the
DVD’s menu for about one hour.
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Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (PBC Playback)
With PBC (Playback Control) functions,
you can enjoy simple interactive operations,
search functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO
CDs interactively by following the menu on
the TV screen.
./>
Hx
ENTER
X/x
Number
buttons
O RETURN
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To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
z To play without using PBC, press ./> or
the number buttons while the system is stopped to
select a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the system starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC
playback, press x twice, then press H.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not
appear in Step 1.
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2 Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Follow the instructions in the
menu 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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Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the
discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for
the system to recognize the tracks. You can
also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
1 Load a data disc recorded in MP3
into the system.
2 Press H.
The system starts to play the first MP3
audio track in the first album on the
disc.
Notes
• The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3)
audio. The system cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an
MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later
sessions, can also be played back.
• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The
maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
contained on an album is 250).
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3
format, the system cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
• When the system cannot play MP3, remove the disc
and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup
items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set
to “MP3” (page 68) and insert the disc again.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories,
including a ROOT directory.
continued
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu and disc name of
MP3 data disc appear.
2 Press X/x to select
(ALBUM), then press ENTER or c.
The list of albums contained in the disc
appears.
3 Select an album you want to play
using X/x and press ENTER.
DVD
DISPLAY
ENTER
X/x/C/c
O RETURN
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DVD MENU/
ALBUM +
MP3
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
2:HOME TOWN
Selecting an album and track
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4 Select (TRACK) using
X/x and press ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the
current album appears.
When the list of all tracks or albums
cannot be displayed on the window,
the jump bar appears. Press c to select
the jump bar icon, and then scroll the
jump bar to display the rest of the list
using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to
return to the track or the album list.
5 Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN or C.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
z
When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you can
select an album using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM –
or DVD MENU/ALBUM + on the remote.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be
used for album or track names. Anything else is
displayed as “ ”.
• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the
ID3 tag information is displayed as a track name.
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
2:HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
MP3
9.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
10.
7.
HIGHWAY1.
TAKE IT EASY
VIEW POINT
MY CHILDREN
DANCING
GOOD TASTE
DESTINATION
PLACE-KICK
PORT TOWER
11.STANDARD
MARATHON
Playing JPEG Image File
You can play JPEG image files on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the
discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for
the system to recognize the files. You can
also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
1 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG
into the system.
2 Press H.
The system starts to play the first
JPEG image file in the first album on
the disc.
Notes
• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG”.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
system depending on file format.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories,
including a ROOT directory.
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1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu and disc name of
JPEG data disc appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(ALBUM), then press ENTER or c.
The list of albums contained in the disc
appears.
3 Select an album you want to play
using X/x and press ENTER.
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DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM –
DVD MENU/
ALBUM +
4 Select (FILE) using X/x
and press ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the
album appears.
When the list of all files or albums
cannot be displayed on the window,
the jump bar appears. Press c to select
the jump bar icon, and then scroll the
jump bar to display the rest of the list
using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to
return to the file or album list.
5 Select a file using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected file starts playing.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN or C.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
z When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select
an album using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM – or
DVD MENU/ALBUM + on the remote.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be
used for album or file names. Anything else is
displayed as “ ”.
• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The
maximum number of JPEG image files that can be
contained on an album is 250).
2:MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
JPEG
9.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
10.
7.
HAPPY1.
TRAVEL
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION
CHRISTMAS
MOM
BASEBALL
DAD
FRIEND
11.DRIVE
PARTY
JPEG
FAMILY
FLOWER
GARDEN
TRAIN
CAR
2:MOUNTAIN
Selecting an album and file
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Program
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
Creating Your Own
Program (Program Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
tracks on the disc to create your own
program. You can program up to 25 tracks.
1 In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
appears on the front panel display.
The program menu appears on the TV
screen.
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DISPLAY
PLAY MODE
Number
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O
RETURN
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C/c
Rotate the current image using C/c.
Each time you press c, the image turns
clockwise by 90˚.
Each time you press C, the image turns
counterclockwise by 90˚.
Note
You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press
H to return to normal play before this operation.
To rotate the current
image
H
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2 Press c, then press X/x to select
the disc.
3 Press c.
The cursor moves to the track (in this
case, “DISC1(CD)”). Before
programming the MP3 tracks, it is
required to select the album.
When the list of all tracks or albums
cannot be displayed on the window,
the jump bar appears. Press c to select
the jump bar icon, and then scroll the
jump bar to display the rest of the list
using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to
return to the track or the album list.
4 Select the track you want to
program.
For example, select track “7”.
Program
DISC2(CD)
Disc
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
DISC1(CD)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
Program
DISC2(CD)
Disc
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
DISC1(CD)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1 TRACK1
Track
2 TRACK2
3 TRACK3
4 TRACK4
5 TRACK5
6 TRACK6
8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
10 TRACK10
7 TRACK7
Program
DISC2(CD)
Disc
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
DISC1(CD)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2 TRACK2
Track
3 TRACK3
4 TRACK4
5 TRACK5
6 TRACK6
7 TRACK7
8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
10 TRACK10
1 TRACK1
5 Press X/x or the number buttons
to select “7”, then press ENTER.
6 To program other tracks, repeat
Steps 2 to 5.
The programmed tracks are displayed
in the selected order.
7 Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can
restart the same program again by
pressing H.
To cancel Program Play
Press CLEAR during playback.
To turn off the program menu
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE to turn
off the program menu.
To cancel the programmed order
Press CLEAR in step 6, and the last
program is canceled one by one.
z
You can do Repeat Play of the programmed
tracks. Press REPEAT or set “REPEAT” to “ALL” in
the Control Menu display during Program Play.
Notes
• The number and name of tracks displayed on the
TV screen are the recorded data on a disc.
• This Program Play function is not available for
DVDs and JPEG.
Program
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1 DISC1(CD)–TRACK7
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Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and
play them in random order. Subsequent
“shuffling” may produce a different playing
order. You can also select the all discs shuffle,
one disc shuffle, or album shuffle (MP3 only).
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(PLAY MODE), then press ENTER
or c.
ENTER
C/X/x/c
DVD
DISPLAY
H
PLAY MODE
CLEAR
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ROCK BEST HIT
(
1 5
)
MP3
CONTINUE (ALL)
CONTINUE (ONE)
SHUFFLE (ALL)
SHUFFLE (ONE)
CONTINUE (ALBUM)
SHUFFLE (ALBUM)
PROGRAM
3 Select “SHUFFLE (ALL)”,
“SHUFFLE (ONE)”, or “SHUFFLE
(ALBUM)” using X/x and press
ENTER.
4 Press H.
The selected Shuffle Play begins.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CLEAR during playback.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To select the Shuffle Play mode
directly
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select
“SHUFFLE (ALL)”, “SHUFFLE (ONE)” or
“SHUFFLE (ALBUM)”.
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DISPLAY
ENTER
C/X/x/c
REPEAT
CLEAR
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
If you do not select “OFF”, the
indicator of the “REPEAT” lights in
green.
3 Select the Repeat Play setting,
then press ENTER.
When playing a DVD
•
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the titles (except
SHUFFLE (ALL)).
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter
(except SHUFFLE (ALL)).
When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3
and when Program Play is set to OFF
•
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc, or
repeats the current album (MP3 only)
(except SHUFFLE (ALL)).
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
When playing a JPEG
•
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the files on the disc, or
repeats the current album.
When Program Play is set to ON
•
OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press CLEAR.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To select the Repeat Play mode
directly
Press REPEAT.
z
You can set Repeat Play during stop
mode
After selecting the “REPEAT” item, press H.
The system starts Repeat Play.
Notes
• You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that
contain chapters.
• Depending on the DVD disc, Repeat Play does not
work.
• If “ALL” is selected, Repeat Play is limited to 5
times.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)
You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a
single title/chapter/track on a disc.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the
system repeats tracks in the shuffled or
programmed order.
You cannot perform Repeat Play during
PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 32).
DVD
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ALL
TITLE
CHAPTER
OFF
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Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-
motion Play)
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or playing
back slowly.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
• During scan or slow-motion play, no sound is
output.
Locating a point quickly by playing
a disc in fast forward or fast
reverse (Scan) (except for JPEG)
Press m or M while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press
H to return to normal speed.
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Searching for a Scene
H
m/M,
SLOW
/
t
t
t
t
To change the scan speed (DVD/
VIDEO CD only)
Each time you press m or M during
scan, the playback speed changes. Two
speeds are available. With each press, the
indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
FF1M t FF2M
Opposite direction
FR1m t FR2m
The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is
faster than FF1M/FR1m.
Watching frame by frame (Slow-
motion play)
Press or when the system is in the
pause mode. To return to normal speed,
press H.
To change the scan speed (DVD/
VIDEO CD only)
Each time you press
or during Slow-
motion play, the playback speed changes.
Two speeds are available. With each press,
the indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
SLOW 2
t SLOW 1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
SLOW 2
t SLOW 1
The SLOW 2 /SLOW 2 playback speed
is slower than SLOW 1
/SLOW 1 .
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Enjoying the Slide show on JPEG
data disc
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H
1 Press M while displaying a
JPEG image.
Slide down starts from the current
image.
2 Press H when you want to exit
Slide show.
Return to normal play from the current
image.
t
To change the interval time of Slide
show
Each time you press M during Slide show,
the interval time changes. With each press,
the indication changes as follows:
FF1M t FF2M t FF3M
The FF3M interval time is faster than
FF2M.
Note
Slide show can play in only one direction.
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xWhen playing a DVD
(TITLE)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK)
xWhen playing a CD
(TRACK)
xWhen playing an MP3
(ALBUM) or
(TRACK)
xWhen displaying a JPEG file
(ALBUM) or
(FILE)
Example: when you select
(TRACK)
The list of tracks contained in the disc
appears.
When the list of all tracks or albums
cannot be displayed on the window,
the jump bar appears. Press c to select
the jump bar icon, and then scroll the
jump bar to display the rest of the list
using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to
return to the track or the album list.
3 Press X/x to select the desired
track, then press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected track.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Album/File
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD),
track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index
(VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file
(JPEG). As titles, tracks, albums and files are
assigned unique names on the disc, you can
select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Also chapters and indexes are assigned
unique numbers on the disc, so you select the
desired one by entering its number. Or you
can search a particular point using the time
code (TIME SEARCH).
CD
9.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
10.
7.
HIGHWAY1.
TAKE IT EASY
VIEW POINT
MY CHILDREN
DANCING
GOOD TASTE
DESTINATION
PLACE-KICK
PORT TOWER
11.STANDARD
12.LADY
MARATHON
CD
20.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
19.
21.
18.
NO NAME
STAY
BAD
BEAUTIFUL
HOLD ME
FIRST TIME
OUR EARTH
SWEETEST
22.KISS ME
23.FIRE
24.ANGEL
BLUE SKY
DVD
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
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C/X/x/c
CLEAR
Searching for a title/track/album/
file
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method, then press ENTER.
O
RETURN
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Searching for a chapter/index
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search
method.
xWhen playing a DVD
(CHAPTER)
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(INDEX)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“
**
(
**
)” is selected (
**
refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates
the total number of titles, chapters,
tracks, or indexes.
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**)”.
DVD
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
– –
(
3 4
)
4 Press X/x or the number buttons
to select the chapter or index
number you want to search.
If you make a mistake, cancel the
number by pressing CLEAR. Then,
select another number.
5 Press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To search for a particular point
using the time code (TIME SEARCH)
Example: If you search for the playing time
of the current title on a DVD.
1 In Step 2, select (TIME).
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the
current title or track) is selected.
2 Press ENTER.
“T --:--:--” appears above “T **:**:**”.
3 Input the time code using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
Example: To find the desired point at
2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds
after the beginning just enter “2:10:20”.
z You can change the display to show playing time
or remaining time. For details, see “Checking the
Playing Time and Remaining Time” (page 46).
Notes
• The title, chapter or track number displayed on the
TV screen is the recorded data on the disc.
• You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD.
• If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the
current title using the time code. If you play a CD,
VIDEO CD or MP3, input the playing time of the
current track using the time code.
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TITLE
H
M
S
TITLE
H
M
S
CHAPTER H
M
S
CHAPTER H
M
S
Viewing Information About the Disc
When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the
current title
Playing time and number
of the current chapter
Remaining time of the
current chapter
Title name
a)
Playing time and current track number
Remaining time of the
current track
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the
disc
Track name
a)
Viewing the Playing Time
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, total number of
titles of a DVD, or tracks of a CD, VIDEO
CD, or MP3 using the front panel display
(page 12).
When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), or CD
TIME
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M
S
M
S
M
S
TRACK
M
S
Press TIME.
Each time you press TIME while playing the
disc, the display changes as shown in the
following charts.
Viewing Information About the Disc
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When playing an MP3
TRACK
M
S
TRACK
M
S
Playing time and current track number
Album (folder) name
a)
Remaining time of the
current track
Track (file) name
a)
z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
only the playing time of the scene is displayed.
z The playing time and remaining time of the
current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also
appear on your TV screen. See the following section
“Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time”
for instructions on how to read this information.
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the disc information may not be
displayed.
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the
ID3 tag information is displayed as a track (file)
name.
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be
used for album or file names. Anything else is
displayed as “ ”.
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and
time of the track remaining may not be displayed
accurately.
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
– during fast-forward/reverse.
When playing a JPEG
Current file number
File name
Album (folder) name
a)
a) “NO TEXT” appears if name information does not
exist.
Returns to the first information when the text
scrolling is finished.
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Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
or track, and the total playing time or
remaining time of the disc. You can also
check the DVD/CD text and MP3 folder
name/file name/ID3 tag (only song title)
recorded on the disc.
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1 2
(
2 7
)
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1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
Time information
Disc type
DVD
DISPLAY
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2 Press TIME repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that
you can change depend on the disc you
are playing.
xWhen playing a DVD
•T
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current title
•T–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current title
•C
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the current chapter
•C–
**
:
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current
chapter
•
**
:
**
:
**
Playing time of the menu or
current title without a chapter
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(with PBC functions)
•
**
:
**
Playing time of the current scene
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), or CD
•T
**
:
**
Playing time of the current track
•T–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current
track
•D
**
:
**
Playing time of the current disc
•D–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current disc
xWhen playing an MP3
•T
**
:
**
Playing time of the current track
•T–
**
:
**
Remaining time of the current
track
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
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To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
Notes
• Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.
Checking the date information
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in
the JPEG image data.
DVD
DISPLAY
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The Control Menu appears.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics & Information technology Industries
Association.
z You can change the date information order in
JPEG DATE of CUSTOM SETUP (page 68).
Note
If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
2:MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
1
(
2 0
) BIRTHDAY
1 / 1 / 2003
JPEG
Date information
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Changing the Sound
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio,
or DTS), you can select the audio format you
want while playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs or MP3, 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. (In this case, the sound loses its
stereo effect.) For example, when playing a
disc containing a song with the vocals on the
right channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can select the left channel and
hear only the instruments from both speakers.
Sound Adjustments
2 Press X/x to select
(AUDIO), then press ENTER.
The options for AUDIO appear.
3 Press X/x to select the desired
audio signal.
xWhen playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to
the language code list on page 81 to
see which language the code
represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD
is recorded in multiple audio formats.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD or
MP3
The default setting is underlined.
•
STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right
channel (monaural)
4 Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
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1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
DVD
DISPLAY
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AUDIO
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
Sound Adjustments
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The display examples are as follows:
• PCM (stereo)
• Dolby Surround
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
• DTS
Notes
• When the signal contains surround signal
components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround
effect is enhanced.
• If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the
system outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
• The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
lights up when the system is decoding signals
recorded in multi channel format.
To select the audio mode directly
Press AUDIO. Each time you press the
button, the item changes.
Notes
• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
• During DVD playback, the sound may change
automatically.
Displaying the audio information of
the disc
When you select “AUDIO”, the channels
being played are displayed on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to
5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a
DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number
of recorded channels may differ.
*“PCM”, “MPEG”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is displayed.
For “DOLBY DIGITAL”, the channels in
the playing track are displayed numerically
as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
Current audio format*
Surround component 2
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
Front component 2 +
Center component 1
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2 . 1
PCM 48kHz 24bit
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
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1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
DVD
1: ENGLISH
DTS 3/2.1
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Automatic decoding of
the audio input signal
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)
The Auto Format Direct Auto function
automatically detects the type of audio signal
being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard
2 channel stereo) and performs the proper
decoding if necessary. This mode presents the
sound as it was recorded/encoded, without
adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency
signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will
generate a low frequency signal for output to
the sub woofer.
Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie
theaters and concert halls into your home.
To select the sound field, press SOUND
FIELD +/– repeatedly until the sound field
you want appears on the front panel display.
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PLII MOV
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PLII MUS
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
ROCK ROCK
POP POP
JAZZ JAZZ
CLASSIC CLASSIC
DANCE DANCE
NEWS NEWS
SPORTS SPORTS
MOVIE MOVIE
When using the headphones
Sound field Display
HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL HP. 2CH
STEREO
HEADPHONE SURROUND HP. SURR
SOUND
FIELD +/–
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repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO”
appears on the front panel display.
The Auto Format Direct Auto function is
activated.
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Selecting other sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly
until the sound field you want appears
on the front panel display.
The current sound field appears on the front
panel display.
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC
This mode performs the Pro Logic
decoding. Software with multi channel
surround audio signals is played back
according to the way it was recorded.
Software with 2 channel audio signals is
decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create
surround effects.
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO
LOGIC
MOVIE
This mode performs the Pro Logic II movie
mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the
movies encoded in Dolby Surround.
Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound
in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of
old movies or in the dubbed language.
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO
LOGIC
MUSIC
This mode performs the Pro Logic II music
mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the
normal stereo sources, such as CDs.
xROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC,
DANCE
Each mode provides sound to suit music
sources.
xNEWS, SPORTS, MOVIE
Each mode provides sound to suit the
source.
xHEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the
headphone L/R. Standard two channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the
sound field processing. Multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to two
channels.
xHEADPHONE SURROUND
This mode outputs the sound as surround
from headphone L/R.
To turn the surround effect off
Press SOUND FIELD +/– until “A.F.D.
AUTO” or “2CH ST.” appears on the front
panel display.
When connecting the headphones to
the PHONES jack
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
until “HP. 2CH” appears in the front panel
display.
z
The system memorizes the last sound
field selected for each function mode (Sound
Field Link)
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to the
function is automatically applied again. For example,
if you listen to DVD with “JAZZ” as the sound field,
then change to another function, and then return to
DVD, “JAZZ” will be applied again. With the tuner,
sound fields are memorized separately for all preset
stations.
z You can identify the encoding format of
program software by looking at its packaging
– Dolby Digital discs are labelled with the logo.
– Dolby Surround encoded programs are labelled
with the 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).
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Using only the front
speakers and sub woofer
(2 CHANNEL STEREO)
SOUND
FIELD +/–
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Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
repeatedly until “2CH ST.” appears on
the front panel display.
This mode outputs the sound from the front
left and right speakers and sub woofer.
Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources
completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to 2 channel.
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Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears
in the front panel display. This means that
you can change the viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a
train in motion, you can display the view
from either the front of the train, the left
window of the train, or from the right
window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
2 Press X/x to select
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears.
The number in parentheses indicates
the total number of angles. The
“ANGLE” indicator lights up in green
when angles are recorded on the disc.
3 Press c or ENTER.
The angle number changes to “-”.
4 Select the angle number using
X/x or the number buttons, then
press ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected
angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To select the angle directly
Press ANGLE. Each time you press the
button, the angle changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD.
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
1
(
9
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1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
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MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
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1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
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DVD
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
ANGLE
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you
can turn the subtitles on and off while
playing. If multilingual subtitles are
recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, or turn the
subtitles on or off whenever you want. For
example, you can select the language you
want to practice and turn the subtitles on for
better understanding.
2 Press X/x to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.
The options for SUBTITLE appear.
3 Press X/x to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to
the language code list on page 81 to
see which language the code
represents.
4 Press ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To select the language directly
Press SUBTITLE. Each time you press the
button, the item changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
DVD
OFF
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
DISPLAY
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C/X/x/c
SUBTITLE
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
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1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
ON
PASSWORD
DVD
DISPLAY
O
RETURN
ENTER
C/X/x/c
x
Number
buttons
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1 Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
3 Press X/x to select
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL),
then press ENTER.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”
is selected.
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback
restrictions for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so
that the system will not play inappropriate
discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 25 discs. When
you set the 26th disc, the playback
restriction of the disc for which you first set
the password is canceled.
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CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
4 Press X/x to select “ON t”,
then press ENTER.
xWhen you have not entered a
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the
password appears.
xWhen you have already
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit
password by using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.”
appears and the screen returns to the
Control Menu display.
If you make a mistake entering
your password
Press C before you press ENTER and
input the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3
again.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1 In Step 4, select “OFF t”, then press
ENTER.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To change the password
1 In Step 4, press X/x to select
“PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
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CUSTOM SETUP
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
STANDARDAUDIO DRC:
MP3DATA CD PRIORITY:
MM/DD/YYYYJPEG DATE
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
.
ENTER
Playing the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set
1 Insert the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set.
The CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL display appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using
the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
z If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit
number “199703” using the number buttons when the
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you
for your password, then press ENTER. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback for children
(Parental Control)
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as
the age of the users. The “Parental Control”
function allows you to set a playback
limitation level.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
O
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H
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Number
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DVD
SETUP
continued
1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
2 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM
SETUP”, then press ENTER.
“CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.
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5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD”,
then press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD”
are displayed.
6 Press X/x to select a geographic
area as the playback limitation
level, then press ENTER.
The area is selected.
If you select “OTHERS t”, select
and enter the standard code in the table
on page 60 using the number buttons.
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL”, then
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are
displayed.
8 Select the level you want using
X/x, then press ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
OFFLEVEL:
NC17
R
8:
7:
6:
5:
PG
PG13
G
4:
3:
2:
1:
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
LEVEL: OFF
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
OFF
OTHERS
USA
3 Press X/x to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL t”, then press ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a
password
The display for registering a new
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the
password appears.
xWhen you have already
registered a password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter or re-enter your password by
using the number buttons, then
press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the
password appears.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
PG134:LEVEL:
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Playing the disc for which Parental
Control is set
1 Insert the disc and press H.
The PARENTAL CONTROL display
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using
the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
The system starts playback.
z If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Step 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback for
children”. When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,
then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter
a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password in Step 3, replace the disc in the system and
press H. When the PARENTAL CONTROL display
appears, enter your new password.
Notes
• When you play DVDs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this system.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing the
disc. In this case, enter your password, then change
the level. If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the
level returns to the original level.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN to go back to the
previous screen.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP.
To turn off the Parental Control
function and play the DVD after
entering your password
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.
To change the password
1 In Step 5, select “CHANGE
PASSWORD t” using x, then press
ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2 Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.
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Standard Code
number
Argentina 2044
Australia 2047
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Brazil 2070
Canada 2079
Chile 2090
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
Hong Kong 2219
India 2248
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Standard Code
number
Korea 2304
Malaysia 2363
Mexico 2362
Netherlands 2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Taiwan 2543
Thailand 2528
United Kingdom 2184
Area Code
Other Operations
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Using the Video or other
Unit
You can use VCRs or other units connected
to the VIDEO or TV jacks. Refer to the
operation manual supplied with the unit for
further information on the operation.
FUNCTION
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Controlling the TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
Controlling TVs with the remote
TV ?/1
TV/VIDEO
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
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Other Operations
Controlling the TV
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
By pressing You can
TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off.
TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume.
TV CH +/– Change the TV channel.
Note
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the
desired source that you connected to
the system appears on the front panel
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode
of the system changes in the following
sequence.
DVD t VIDEO t TV t TUNER t
DVD...
Additional operations
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BASS BOOST
DIMMER
To Operation
Adjust the bass Press BASS BOOST.
Change the brightness Press DIMMER.
of the display (2 steps)
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Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on
page 27).
VOLUME
+/–
PRESET +/–
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?/1
To turn off the radio
Press ?/1.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/– on
the remote repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold
TUNING +/– on the remote.
z
If an FM program is noisy
Press ST/MONO repeatedly so that “MONO”
appears on the front panel display. There will be no
stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press
ST/MONO again to restore the stereo effect.
z To improve reception
Reorient the supplied antennas.
BAND
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
the band you want appears on the
front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the
system tunes in one preset station.
3 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
ST/MONO
TUNING
+/–
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LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for
the subtitles and the Setup Display, among
other things. For details on each Setup
Display item, see page 64–70. For an overall
list of Setup Display items, see page 82.
How to use the Setup Display
Settings and Adjustments
2 Press X/x to select the setup item
from the displayed list:
“LANGUAGE SETUP”, “SCREEN
SETUP”, “CUSTOM SETUP”,
“SPEAKER SETUP”, and “RESET”.
Then press ENTER or c.
The selected Setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
3 Select an item using X/x, then
press ENTER or c.
The options for the selected item
appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Press C or O RETURN to return to
setup items.
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
16:9TV TYPE:
Main
item
Options
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENTOUT:
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
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1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
O
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Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 63).
xOSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xDVD MENU (DVD only)
Selects the desired language for the DVD
menu.
xAUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xSUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitle.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
4 Select a setting using X/x, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP.
z
If you select “RESET” in Step 2, all of the
following items are reset or cleared.
• All of the “SETUP” settings on page 82 (except for
PARENTAL CONTROL).
• All preset stations are reset or cleared.
• The sound field memorized for each program
source and preset station are cleared.
• The master volume is set to “VOL MIN”.
• DIMMER is set to default.
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” to reset the setting (it takes a few seconds to
complete) or select “NO” and press ENTER to return
to the Control Menu. Do not press [/1 when
resetting the system.
Selected setting
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENTOUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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zIf you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”,
“SUBTITLE”, or “AUDIO”, select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
(page 81).
After you have made a selection, the language code
(4 digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS t”.
Note
If you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
xTV TYPE (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
The default settings vary, depending on the
country model.
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
TV TYPE: 16:9
continued
16:9 Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3 Select this when you connect a
LETTER 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
BOX picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Select this when you connect a
PAN SCAN 4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
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4:3 LETTER BOX
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
xSCREEN SAVER
Turns the screen saver on and off so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave
the system in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes, or when you playback a CD or
MP3 for more than 15 minutes. The screen
saver will help prevent your display device
from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press
H to turn off the screen saver.
xBACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on
the TV screen in stop mode or while playing
a CD.
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
xCOMPONENT OUT
This will change the type of signal output
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
on the system. See pages 71 for more
information about the different types.
Notes
• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN
SETUP”, no signal is output from the MONITOR
jack.
• For European models only
“PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals.
Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is
automatically switched to “INTERLACE” format
for PAL signals.
ON Turns on the screen saver.
OFF Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET The jacket picture (still picture)
PICTURE appears in the background, but
only when the jacket picture is
already recorded on the disc
(CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc
does not contain a jacket
picture, the “GRAPHICS”
picture appears.
GRAPHICS A preset picture stored in the
system appears in the
background.
BLUE The background color is blue.
BLACK The background color is black.
INTERLACE Select this when you are
connected to a standard
(interlace format) TV.
PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a
TV that can accept
progressive signals.
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Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP)
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
x
PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)
Sets a password and playback limitation
level for DVDs with playback limitation for
children. For details, see “Limiting playback
for children (Parental Control)” (page 57).
xTRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track having the highest
number of channels priority when you play
a DVD on which multiple audio formats
(PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
CUSTOM SETUP
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
STANDARDAUDIO DRC:
MP3DATA CD PRIORITY:
MM/DD/YYYYJPEG DATE
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO”, the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 64).
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels, the
system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG audio format by selecting “AUTO”.
xAUDIO DRC
Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound
track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume
late at night.
Note
DYNAMIC range compression only works for Dolby
Digital sources.
OFF No priority given.
AUTO Priority given.
OFF No compression of DYNAMIC
range.
STANDARD Reproduces the sound track
with the kind of DYNAMIC
range that the recording
engineer intended.
MAX Narrows the DYNAMIC range
fully.
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SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE:
TEST TONE:
SIZE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
To obtain the best possible surround sound,
set the size of the speakers you have
connected and their distance from your
listening position. Then use the test tone to
adjust the level and the balance of the
speakers to the same level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup
display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting when
changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
xSIZE
When you do not connect center or surround
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set
the parameters for CENTER and
SURROUND. Since the front speaker and
sub woofer settings are fixed, you cannot
change them. The default settings are
underlined.
• FRONT
—
YES
• CENTER
—
YES: Normally select this.
— NONE: Select this if no center speaker
is used.
xDATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG
only)
Set priority data you want to play, when you
play the data disc (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-
RW) contained MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files.
Note
When you play Multi Session CDs, the system
decides a target to play for last session or session
linked with last session.
xJPEG DATE
Change the date information order of a
JPEG image in the Control Menu. The
default setting is “MM/DD/YYYY”.
YYYY: Year
MM: Month
DD: Day
MP3 If an MP3 file exists on the
disc, the system recognises the
disc as an “MP3 Disc”. If only
JPEG files exist on the disc, the
system recognises the disc as a
“JPEG Disc”.
JPEG If a JPEG file exists on the
disc, the system recognises the
disc as a “JPEG Disc”. If only
MP3 files exist on the disc, the
system recognises the disc as
an “MP3 Disc”.
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3m
(10ft.)
3m
(10ft.)
3m
(10ft.)
3m
(10ft.)
3m
(10ft.)
Notes
• In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s
OSD displays both metric and imperial
measurements. The other model’s displays metric
measurements only. The manual shows both.
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• If each of the front or surround speakers are not
placed at an equal distance from your listening
position, set the distance according to the closest
speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away
from your listening position than the front speakers.
xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to
“ON” for easy adjustment.
The default settings are underlined.
CENTER Adjusts the level of the center
0 dB speaker (–10 dB to +10 dB, 1
dB steps).
SURROUND-LEFT
Adjusts the level of the
0 dB
surround speakers (–10 dB
SURROUND-RIGHT
to +10 dB, 1 dB steps).
0 dB
SUB WOOFER Adjusts the level of the
0 dB sub woofer (–10 dB to +10
dB, 1 dB steps).
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FRONT Front speaker distance from the
3.0 m/ listening position can be set in
10 ft. 0.2 meter (1 ft.) steps from 1.0 to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft.).
CENTER Center speaker distance can be
3.0 m/ moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft.)
10 ft. forward closer to the listening
position from the front speaker
position, in 0.2 meter (1 ft.) steps.
SURROUND
Surround speaker distance can be
3.0 m/ moved up to 4.6 meters (15 ft.)
10 ft. closer to your listening position
from the front speaker position, in
0.2 meter (1 ft.) steps.
• SURROUND
—
YES: Normally select this.
— NONE: Select this if no surround
speaker is used.
• SUB WOOFER
—
YES
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the
sub woofer may output excessive sound.
xDISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers
in relation to the listening position is shown
below.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup
Display when you move the speakers. The
default settings are underlined.
z You can directly increase the sub woofer level by
pressing SUB WOOFER LEVEL on the system.
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Adjusting the speaker volume and
level
1 After you stop playback, select
“SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing DVD
SETUP in the Setup Display.
2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
TONE” to “ON”.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
3 From your listening position, select
“BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the
value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using
X/x.
When you select “BALANCE”, the test
tone is emitted from both left and right
speakers simultaneously.
4 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
TONE” to “OFF” to turn off the test
tone.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
OFF The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
ON The test tone is emitted from each
speaker in sequence while adjusting
balance or level.
When you select “BALANCE”, the
test tone is emitted from both left
and right speakers simultaneously.
xBALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
The default settings are underlined.
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Use the MASTER VOLUME control on the
system or press VOLUME +/–.
xTEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
“LEVEL” and “BALANCE”.
The default settings are underlined.
FRONT Adjust the balance between the
CENTER front left and right speakers (You
can adjust from center 6 steps left
or right).
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continued
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, The system is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 24).
, The video input on the TV is not set so that
you can view pictures from the system.
, You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE”
even though your TV cannot accept the signal
in progressive format. In this case, press x
and PRESET – on the system simultaneously
until “PROGRESSIVE” disappears from the
front panel display. The system is reset back
to “INTERLACE”.
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format signals, the image may be
affected when you set “COMPONENT OUT”
to “PROGRESSIVE”. In this case, set
“COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE”.
, When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in
“SCREEN SETUP”, no signal is output from
the MONITOR jack.
Picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the
copy-protection signal applied to some DVD
programs could affect picture quality.
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP”,
the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC color
system.
Sound
There is no sound.
, The connecting cord is not connected
securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.
, Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING”
is displayed on the front panel display.
, The protective device on 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 system is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode. Press H to return to
normal play mode.
, Fast forward or fast reverse is performed.
Press H to return to normal play mode.
, Check the speaker settings (page 68).
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The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
, Adjust the balance parameter in the
BALANCE menu (page 70).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Check that the connecting cords are away
from a transformer or motor, and at least
3 meters (10 feet) 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, a CD or an MP3.
, Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control
Menu display (page 48).
, Make sure you connect the system
appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound
track.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 50).
, Check the speaker connections and settings
(pages 19, 68).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
format.
The 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.
, Check the speaker connections and settings.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 50).
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the surround
speakers.
, Check the speaker connections and settings.
, Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 50).
Operation
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
manual tuning (page 62).
, No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
(page 27).
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The remote does not function.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the system.
, The distance between the remote and the
system is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the system.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc.
(page 8).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the system.
, Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour (page 4).
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3”.
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though
it has the extension “.MP3”.
, The system can play only MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer3) audio.
, Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM
SETUP” from the setup items. Then select
“DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3”
again.
, Directory level is more than 8.
The title of the MP3 audio album or
track is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“ ”.
The JPEG image file cannot be
played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level/Level
2 or Joliet.
, The JPEG image file does not have the
extension “.JPG” or “JPEG”.
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even
though it has the extension “.JPG” or
“JPEG”.
, Image of length or width is more than 4720
dots.
, Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM
SETUP” from the setup items. Then select
“DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “JPEG”
again.
, Directory level is more than 8.
The title of the JPEG album or file is
not correctly displayed.
, The system can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“ ”.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play
has been selected (pages 36, 38, 39).
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions
before playing a disc.
, Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the
remote and then start playback (page 31).
, The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
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The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played (page 53).
, The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
The system does not operate
properly.
, If static electricity, etc., causes the system to
operate abnormally, press ?/1 on the system
to turn the system off and then on again.
The disc tray does not open and
“LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
“MECH LOCK” appears on the front
panel display.
, Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
cord. Then connect the AC power cord again.
“PROTECT” appears on the front
panel display.
, The speaker protection circuit is in function.
Check the speaker connections.
, Check that the fan is working (page 14).
“REMOVE” appears on the front
panel display.
, Remove the disc that is currently visible.
The system turns off automatically.
, Check the system if Auto Power Off function
has been activated (page 30). Even though
Auto Power Off function is deactivated, the
system turns off automatically when you
playback a DVD and the system is in pause
mode or is displaying the DVD’s menu for
about one hour.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
, Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion
Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or
Program Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the
screen in the language you want.
, In the Setup Display, select the desired
language for the on-screen display in “OSD”
under “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 64).
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits changing the language for
the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
, The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
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Glossary
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a
data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters.
Dolby Digital
This sound format for movie theaters is
more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic
Surround. In this format, the surround
speakers output stereo sound with an
expanded frequency range and a sub woofer
channel for deep bass is independently
provided. This format is also called “5.1”
because the sub woofer 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.
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 precisely.
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround, you should have one pair of
surround speakers and a center speaker. The
surround speakers output monaural sound.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-
bandwidth output channels from two-
channel sources. This is done using an
advanced, high-purity matrix surround
decoder that extracts the spatial properties of
the original recording without adding any
new sounds or tonal colorations.
Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo
television shows and all programs encoded
in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced
soundfield directionality that approaches the
quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.
Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo
music recordings, and provides a wide and
deep sound space.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology that
the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround. The surround channel is stereo
and there is discrete sub woofer 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.
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Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles
in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of
the disc by the age of the users according to
the limitation level in each country. The
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback is completely prohibited,
violent scenes are skipped or replaced with
other scenes and so on.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version
2.0) to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy
playing simple interactive programs,
programs with search functions, and so on.
Progressive format
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an
image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at
once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30
frames (60 fields) in one second, the
Progressive format can show 60 frames in
one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper. This player
is compatible with the 480 progressive
format.
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.
File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing
JPEG image files.
Film based software, Video based
software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or
Video based software. Film based DVDs
contain the same images (24 frames per
second) that are shown at movie theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30
frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television.
The even number field shows the even
numbered lines of an image, and the odd
numbered field shows the odd numbered
lines of an image.
Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video
camera, for a scene are recorded on some
DVDs.
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Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD
system or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
system as well as on the disc packaging. The
system can play the discs that match its
region code. The system can also play discs
with the “
ALL
” mark. Even when the region
code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still be activated.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are
divided into sections called “scenes”.
Title
The longest sections of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album is
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving
pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format,
one of 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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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 20,000 Hz; rated
60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 %
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA
model only).
Amplifier section
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
60 W + 60 W (6 ohms, at 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
Reference Power Output
Front: 100 W/ch (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Center*: 100 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround*: 100 W/ch (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Sub woofer*: 100 W (6 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog) ANALOG IN:
Sensitivity: 500 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Outputs (Analog) PHONES:
Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones
CD/DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Signal format system NTSC/PAL or NTSC
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 80 dB
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %
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FM tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
Tuning range
North American models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
Tuning range
North American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)*
531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)*
European models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)
Mexican models: 530 – 1,610 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)
Other models: 530 – 1,610 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)*
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)*
Antenna AM loop antenna
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
* To change the AM tuning interval, see page 28.
Video section
Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Component: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms
Speakers
Front/Surround
European models (SS-MSP2)
Other models (SS-MSP75)
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 × 100 mm cone type
Rated impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) SS-MSP2: 81 × 141 × 121 mm (3
1
/4 × 5
5
/8 × 4
7
/8 inches)
SS-MSP75: 90 × 150 × 124.5 mm (3
5
/8 × 6 × 5 inches)
Mass (approx.) 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz.)
Center
European models (SS-CNP2)
Other models (SS-CNP75)
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 × 100 mm cone type
Rated impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) SS-CNP2: 230 × 81 × 121 mm (9
1
/8 × 3
1
/4 × 4
7
/8 inches)
SS-CNP75: 230 × 90 × 127 mm (9
1
/8 × 3
5
/8 × 5 inches)
Mass (approx.) 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz.)
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Sub woofer (SS-WMSP80)
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 200 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 270 × 325 × 333 mm (10
6
/8 × 12
7
/8 × 13
1
/8 inches)
Mass (approx.) 6.5 kg (14 lb 6 oz.)
General
Power requirements
North American and Mexican models:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
European models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 120/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Canadian models: 240 VA
Other models: 190 W
Power consumption (at Power Saving Mode):
0.5 W
Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 170 × 450 mm (17 × 6
7
/8 × 17
7
/8 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.) 11.5 kg (25 lb 6 oz.)
Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Supplied accessories See page 18.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Additional Information
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Language Code List
For details, see pages 48, 54, 65.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan
1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona
1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali
1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1352 Mongolian 1511 Albanian
1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1353 Moldavian 1512 Serbian
1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1356 Marathi 1513 Siswati
1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi 1357 Malay 1514 Sesotho
1052 Azerbaijani 1226 Croatian 1358 Maltese 1515 Sundanese
1053 Bashkir 1229 Hungarian 1363 Burmese 1516 Swedish
1057 Byelorussian 1233 Armenian 1365 Nauru 1517 Swahili
1059 Bulgarian 1235 Interlingua 1369 Nepali 1521 Tamil
1060 Bihari 1239 Interlingue 1376 Dutch 1525 Telugu
1061 Bislama 1245 Inupiak 1379 Norwegian 1527 Tajik
1066 Bengali; 1248 Indonesian 1393 Occitan 1528 Thai
Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1529 Tigrinya
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1408 Oriya 1531 Turkmen
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1417 Punjabi 1532 Tagalog
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1428 Polish 1534 Setswana
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1435
Pashto; Pushto
1535 Tonga
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1436 Portuguese 1538 Turkish
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1463 Quechua 1539 Tsonga
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1481 Rhaeto- 1540 Tatar
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic Romance 1543 Twi
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1482 Kirundi 1557 Ukrainian
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1483 Romanian 1564 Urdu
1144 English 1301 Korean 1489 Russian 1572 Uzbek
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1491 Kinyarwanda 1581 Vietnamese
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1495 Sanskrit 1587 Volapük
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1498 Sindhi 1613 Wolof
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1501 Sangho 1632 Xhosa
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1502
Serbo-Croatian
1665 Yoruba
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1503 Singhalese 1684 Chinese
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1505 Slovak 1697 Zulu
1171 Faroese 1334
Latvian; Lettish
1506 Slovenian
1174 French 1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
1181 Frisian
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DVD Setup Menu List
You can set the following items with the DVD setup menu.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD (Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
DVD MENU (Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
AUDIO (Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
SUBTITLE (Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE 16:9
4:3 LETTER
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
SCREEN SAVER ON
OFF
BACKGROUND JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
COMPONENT OUT
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL LEVEL OFF
CONTROL 8.
7. NC17
6. R
5.
4. PG13
3. PG
2.
1. G
STANDARD
USA
OTHERSt
CHANGE PASSWORD
TRACK
OFF
SELECTION
AUTO
AUDIO
OFF
DRC
STANDARD
MAX
DATA MP3
CD JPEG
PRIORITY
JPEG MM/DD/YYYY
DATE YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE FRONT YES
CENTER YES
NONE
SURROUND
YES
NONE
SUB WOOFER
YES
DISTANCE
1)
FRONT 1.0m ~ 7.0m/
3ft. ~ 23ft.
CENTER 1.0m ~ 7.0m/
3ft. ~ 23ft.
SURROUND
1.0m ~ 7.0m/
3ft. ~ 23ft.
LEVEL CENTER –10 dB ~ +10 dB
SURROUND-
–10 dB ~ +10 dB
LEFT
SURROUND-
–10 dB ~ +10 dB
RIGHT
SUB WOOFER
–10 dB ~ +10 dB
BALANCE FRONT
6 steps left or right
TEST OFF
TONE ON
1)
In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s OSD
displays both metric and imperial measurements. The
other model’s displays metric measurements only. This
manual shows both.
Additional Information
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Index
Numerics
16:9 65
4:3 LETTER BOX 65
4:3 PAN SCAN 65
A
ALBUM 33, 35
Album 7, 75
ANGLE 53
Antenna Hookups 22
AUDIO 48
B
BACKGROUND 66
BALANCE 70
BAND 27
Batteries 18
C
CHAPTER 43
Chapter 7, 75
COMPONENT OUT 66
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD/DVD/MP3 29
Control Menu 16
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 55
CUSTOM SETUP 67
D
DATA CD PRIORITY 68
DIMMER 61
DISTANCE 69
Dolby Digital 75
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 75
DTS 75
DVD 75
DVD MENU 31
F
Fast forward 40
Fast reverse 40
File 7
Front Panel 11
Front panel display 12
H
Handling discs 10
I
INDEX 43
Index 7
J
JPEG 34
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 64
LEVEL 69
M
MP3 33
Multi-angle function 53, 76
Multilingual function 48, 76
MUTING 30
O
On-screen display
Control Menu display 16
Setup Display 63
OSD 64
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 55, 67
PBC Playback 32, 76
PLAY MODE 38
Preset Station 27
Program Play 36
PROGRESSIVE 66, 71
R
Radio 62
Rear Panel 14
Region code 8, 77
Remote 15, back page
REPEAT 39
RESET 64
Resume Play 31
S
Scan 40
SCENE 16
Scene 7, 77
SCREEN SAVER 66
SCREEN SETUP 65
SHUFFLE 38
Shuffle Play 38
SIZE 68
Slow-motion Play 40
Sound Field 50
SPEAKER SETUP 68
Speaker System Hookup 19
SUBTITLE 54
T
TEST TONE 70
TIME 43
TIME SEARCH 43
TITLE 42
Title 7, 77
TRACK 42
Track 7, 77
TRACK SELECTION 67
Troubleshooting 71
TV and Video Component
Hookups 24
TV TYPE 65
U
Usable discs 7
V
VIDEO CD 29, 32
Quick reference for Remote Commander
Note
The remote control of the unit employs command
signals in common with other Sony DVD products.
Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD
products may respond.
1 SOUND FIELD +/–
Selects the sound field.
2 FUNCTION
Selects the component you want to use.
3 ST/MONO
Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo reception.
4 BAND
Selects AM or FM band.
5 REPEAT
Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen.
6 PLAY MODE
Selects program or shuffle play mode.
7 Number buttons
Selects the items of settings.
8 ./>, PRESET +/–
./>: Press to go to the next chapter or track or
to go back to the previous chapter or track.
PRESET +/– : Scan all preset stations.
9 X PAUSE
Pauses playing a disc.
q; H
Plays a disc.
f
F
G
g
H
X
m
M
y
y
.
>
FUNCTION
BAND
PLAY MODE REPEAT
TIME
AUDIO
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
CLEAR
MEMORY D. SKIP
OPEN/
CLOSE
ST/MONO
SYSTEM STANDBY
SOUND FIELD
TV ?/1
123
456
789
10/0
>10
ENTER
PRESET
TOP MENU –
DVD
ALBUM
+ MENU
DVD
MUTING
RETURN
TV/
VIDEO
DVD DISPLAY
VOLUME
––++
TUNING
SLOW
x
?/1
O
TV VOL TV CH
BASS
BOOST
DIMMER
DVD
SETUP
qa DVD MENU/ALBUM +
Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
qs DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM –
Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
qd C/X/x/c/ENTER
Selects and executes the items or settings.
qf DVD DISPLAY
Displays the Control Menu display on the TV
screen to set or adjust the items.
qg TV VOL +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV.
qh TV CH +/–
Select preset TV channels.
qj TV [/1 (on/standby)
Turns the TV on and off.
qk [/1 (on/standby)
Turns on and off the power of the system.
ql Z OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc tray.
w; MEMORY
Press to store a preset station.
wa D.SKIP
Skips discs.
ws TIME
Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the
front panel display.
wd AUDIO
Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO
CD.
wf ANGLE
Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
wg SUBTITLE
Changes the subtitles when playing a DVD.
wh ENTER
Executes the items or settings.
wj CLEAR
Press to return to the Continuous play, etc.
wk m/M,
/ SLOW, TUNING +/–
m/M (SCAN) : Locate a point while monitoring
the picture while playing disc.
/ (SLOW) : Play a disc in slow motion in the
pause mode.
TUNING +/– : Scan all available radio stations.
wl x STOP
Stops playing a disc.
e; MUTING
Mutes the sound.
ea VOLUME +/–
Adjust the SYSTEM volume.
es O RETURN
Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.
ed TV/VIDEO
Changes the input mode of the TV.
ef BASS BOOST
Adjust the bass tone.
eg DVD SETUP
Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set
or adjust the items.
eh DIMMER
Changes the brightness of the front panel display by
two steps.
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