©2003 Sony Corporation
4-248-454-11(1)
Compact AV
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FC9
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Caution – The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
For the customers in the U.S.A
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 bottom
of the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DAV-FC9
Serial No.______________
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.
WARNING
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For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
ATTENTION
POUR EVTER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE
DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
Precautions
Safety
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• 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 Compact
AV System and cause damage to the lenses. When
you first install the unit, or when you move it from a
cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes
before operating the unit.
Thank you for purchasing Sony Compact AV
System. Before operating this system, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Welcome!
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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.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the top
surface 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, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• For power saving purposes, the system can be
completely turned off by the "/1 button on the
system. Though the LED remains lit for a while, the
system is completely off.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV’s colour
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
colour irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity should
persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism. Remove the
disc, and then press and hold the x button on the
system. After “MECHA LOCK” is displayed on the
front panel display, remove the AC power cord from a
wall outlet.
Precautions
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.
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Welcome!................................................3
Precautions..............................................4
About this Manual...................................7
This System Can Play the Following
Discs .................................................7
Terms for discs........................................7
Notes about Discs .................................10
Note on DVD 5-DISC changer.............10
Guide to the Control Menu Display......11
Getting Started
Unpacking.............................................13
Inserting Batteries into the Remote.......13
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........14
Step 2: Antenna Hookups .....................18
Step 3: TV and Video Component
Hookups..........................................20
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power
Cords...............................................22
Speaker Setup........................................23
Playing Discs
Playing Discs ........................................24
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc.....................27
(Resume Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu........................27
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver. 2.0).........................................28
(PBC Playback)
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...............29
Playing JPEG Image Files ....................30
Selecting the Play Mode .......................33
(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)
Creating Your Own Program................34
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order .....................35
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ...............................36
(Repeat Play)
Searching for a Particular Point on a
Disc.................................................37
(Scan, Slow-motion Play)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Album/File............................38
Viewing Disc Information....................40
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound.............................. 45
Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 47
Using the Sound Effect......................... 50
Using Various Additional
Functions
Changing the Angles ............................ 52
Displaying Subtitles..............................53
Locking Discs....................................... 54
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling TV with the Supplied
Remote ........................................... 59
Using the Video or Other Unit .............60
Enjoying the Radio...............................61
Using the Sleep Timer.......................... 64
To change the brightness of the front panel
display ............................................ 64
Returning to the default settings........... 65
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display....................... 66
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language........................................67
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
Settings for the Display ........................68
(SCREEN SETUP)
Custom Settings.................................... 69
(CUSTOM SETUP)
Settings for the Speakers ...................... 71
(SPEAKER SETUP)
Table of Contents
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting....................................75
Specifications........................................78
Glossary ................................................79
Index to Parts and Controls...................82
Language code list ................................87
DVD Setup Menu List..........................88
Index .....................................................89
Quick reference for Remote
Commander ......................Back cover
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• 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.
• In this manual, the European model is used for
illustration and on-screen display (OSD)
purpose.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
• Title
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
• Chapter
Section of a picture or a music piece that is
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
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.
• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on
the disc, no indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 28), 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.
About this Manual
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
in video mode or DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available in VIDEO CD
mode
Functions available in CD mode
Functions available in Super Audio
CD and Audio CD mode
Functions available for MP3* audio
tracks
Functions available for JPEG files
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
Format of
discs
Disc logo
DVD VIDEO
Super Audio
CD
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
Terms for discs
Format of
discs
Disc logo
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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.
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.
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 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 given
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
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Play interactive software using
menu screens displayed on the
TV screen (PBC Playback), in
addition to the video playback
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they
are included on the disc.
DVD
structure
VIDEO
CD, Super
Audio CD,
or CD
structure
MP3
structure
Disc
Disc
Disc
Title
Chapter
Track
Index
Album
Track
JPEG
structure
Disc
Album
File
ALL
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• Progressive JPEG file
* 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,
81).
• 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.
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 play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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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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 centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
Disc changer system
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot
and the playing unit.
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker
moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of
the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over
the playing unit.
Notes
• Do not insert or eject discs while playing.
• Noise may come from the disc changer when
changing discs or turning the system on and off.
However, this is just noise produced by the operation
of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a
malfunction.
• 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the
stocker.
• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3-
inch) adapter. It may damage the system and disc.
Notes about Discs Note on DVD 5-DISC
changer
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3 DISC 4
DISC 5
Stocker
Playing unit
Disc
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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.
List of Control Menu Items
Guide to the Control Menu Display
DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.
TITLE (DVD only) (page 38)/
SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) /
TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 38)
Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be
played.
Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 39)/
INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 39)
Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be
played.
ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 29, 38) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/
MP3 only) (page 29, 38)
Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.
INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only)
(page 39)
Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to
be played.
TIME (page 40) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 45)
Changes the audio setting.
SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 53) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 31) Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.
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
Currently playing title number (Video CD/
Super Audio CD/CD: track number)
Playing time
Currently playing chapter
number (Video CD/Super
Audio CD/CD: index number)
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
Operation message
Disc number and
name or disc type
Total number of
titles or tracks
recorded
Currently playing
title name
Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Type of disc being
played back
Current setting
Options
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Tips
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.
• 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.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 31) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.
DATE (JPEG only) (page 44) Displays the date information.
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 52) Changes the angle.
PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 33, 36)
Selects the play mode.
REPEAT (page 36) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/
track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL (page 54)
Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Control Menu display
Control Menu display off
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Getting Started
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Check that you have the following items:
•Speakers (5)
• Subwoofer (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM wire antenna (1)
• Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3,
34ft. × 2)
• Subwoofer cord (3.5m) (11ft 5
7
/8in.)
•Video cord (1)
• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP900 (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Speakers-connection and Installation (card)
(1)
• Tall type speakers-connection (card) (1)
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
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into
the Remote
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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on
page 23.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to
be connected.
Subwoofer cord
Connect the cord to the SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack on the rear panel of the system.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
(–)
(+)
colour tube
(+)
(–)
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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Note on placing speakers
Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with the
front/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or
discoloration may result.
Connect To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks
Centre speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack
Subwoofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack
SPEAKER
CENTER FRONT LFRONT R
SURR LSURR R
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
POWER
SAVE
AUTO
OFF
220 - 240V
110 - 120V
LINE
IN
Front speaker (R)
Centre speaker
Front speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker (L)
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Note
Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Tip
Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable
from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all
the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 72.
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 in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If
this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching
each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
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To change the speaker cables
If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.
Detaching
With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords
from plug.
Attaching
While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords.
Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.
Note
Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.
Tips
• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #24.
• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in.) of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.
Catcher
10 mm
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Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas
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.
Tip
When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connected in either terminal.
Step 2: Antenna Hookups
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
RL
R
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
L
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 2
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
S VIDEO
AUDIO IN
RL
CENTER FRONT LFRONT R
SURR LSURR R
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
AM
A
B
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Tip
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.
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
Outdoor FM
antenna
System
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Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
Terminals for connecting video components
Notes
• When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is not output via VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
OUT L/R jacks (VIDEO 1).
• When you use the VIDEO 1 line outputs, please set the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the system is not in 2CH
STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.
• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT 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 OUT jacks.
Tips
• When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video
jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor
must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,P
B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive
format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN
SETUP” (page 69).
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Connect the To the
TV MONITOR OUT jack
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Digital satellite receiver VIDEO 2 jacks
Yellow
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
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To listen to the TV or game machine (ex: PlayStation 2) sound
by using the system
Connect the audio output jacks of the TV or game machine to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the
system with the audio cords (optional).
S VIDEO
IN
INPUT
VIDEO
IN
INPUT
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CR
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
IN
R
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
L
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
RL
R
PB/CB PR/CR
Y
L
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 2
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
S VIDEO
AUDIO IN
RL
CENTER FRONT LFRONT R
SURR LSURR R
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
IN
INOUT
OUT
IN IN
OUT
TV
VCR
Digital satellite receiver or
PlayStation 2 etc.
TV with S VIDEO IN jack
TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
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Before connecting the AC power cords of this system and subwoofer to a wall outlet, connect the
speakers to the system (see page 15).
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords
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For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the
centre speaker up to 1.6 metres a) closer (B)
and the surround speakers up to 4.6 metres b)
closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 metres c) (A) from the listening position.
North American numerical equivalents:
a) 5 feet (1.5 metres)
b) 15 feet (4.5 metres)
c) 3 to 23 feet (0.9 to 6.9 metres)
Place speakers as illustrated below
Note
Do not place the centre and surround speakers farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
About magnetically shielded
speakers (to prevent colour
irregularity occurring on the TV
screen)
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used
with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the
subwoofer at least 0.3 metre (1.0 foot) from the
TV set. 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 subwoofer
farther away from the TV set. If colour
irregularity still occurs after performing the
above, make sure that no magnetic object is
placed near the subwoofer. Colour irregularity
may occur as a result of interaction between the
subwoofer 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 level and balance.
Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and
balance to the same level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup
display. For details, see “Setting for the
Speakers” (page 71).
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Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc.
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.
Unless the mode of the system is set to
“DVD,” press FUNCTION to select
“DVD.”
4 Press DISC 1–5 A.
Press the button of the disc number you
want.
“READY!” appears in the front panel
display and the system is ready for
loading the disc.
Example: When you want to load the disc to
the disc stocker 1, press DISC 1 A.
If there is a disc in the stocker that you
select, the disc is ejected, “READY!”
appears in the front panel display, then the
system is ready for loading the disc.
5 Load a disc.
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc
is pulled in automatically.
The disc is drawn into the selected disc
stocker automatically and “READING”
appears in the front panel display.
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 A (that
is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after
“READY!” appears in the front panel
display.
6 Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP
on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5
of the system. Adjust the volume on the
system.
Playing Discs
Playing Discs
FUNCTION
Adjust the
volume
Connect
headphones
H
"/1
H
Disc slot
FUNCTION
"/1/
STANDBY indicator
DISC 1-5 A
/indicators
DISC SKIP
With the playback side facing down
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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 27), (VIDEO CD: page 28).
To remove the disc
Press DISC 1-5 A on the system, or Z on the
remote. When you press Z on the remote, the
disc in the stocker whose DISC indicator is
green is ejected. Remove the disc after it is
ejected from the system. “READY!” appears in
the front panel display.
To turn on the system
Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In
standby mode, the system also turns on by
pressing A on the system or by pressing H.
To turn off the system
Press "/1 on the remote. The system enters
standby mode and the STANDBY indicator
lights up in red. To turn off the system
completely, remove the AC power cord from a
wall outlet.
While playing a disc, do not turn off the system
by pressing "/1 on the system. Doing so may
cancel the menu settings. When you turn off the
system, first press x to stop playback and then
press "/1 on the remote.
Tip
The DISC 1-5 indicators change their colours as
follows:
– green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is being play
backed.
– off: there is no disc.
– orange: a disc is loaded to the disc stocker,
however, the disc is not chosen.
Saving the power in standby
mode
Press "/1 on the system or "/1 on the remote
once.
Tip
While the system is in standby mode, the STANDBY
indicator on the system lights up.
To cancel standby mode
Press "/1 on the remote once.
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Additional operations
* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.
Notes
• If there is no disc in the system, “READY!” appears
on the front panel display.
• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one
hour, the system automatically turns off.
To Press
Stop x
Pause* X
Resume play from pause X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, scene, or file in
continuous play mode
>
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, scene, or file
in continuous play mode
.
Stop play and remove the
disc
Z
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel
muting, press it again
or VOLUME + to
adjust the sound
volume.
Change a disc while playing
another disc
DISC SKIP
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the
system.
Stop play and remove the
desired disc
DISC 1-5 A on the
system.
X
H
x
./>
VOLUME +/–VOLUME +/–
Z
DISC SKIP
MUTING
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When you stop the disc, the system remembers
the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”
appears in the front panel display. As long as
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will
work even if the system enters standby mode by
pressing "/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears in the front panel
display, so you can restart the disc from the
point where you stopped the disc.
If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
2 Press H.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Notes
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared if:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the setting on the Setup Menu.
Tip
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select the title you want using DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM–.
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+.
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
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed
during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the
system automatically turns off.
Resuming Playback from
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play)
H
x
Using the DVD’s Menu
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
Number
buttons
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
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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.
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 operation details supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ, depending on the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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.
Tip
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the system is stopped to select a
track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the
system starts continuous play. You cannot play still
pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback,
press x twice, then press H.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0)
(PBC Playback)
O RETURN
Number
buttons
H
x
./>
X/x/
ENTER
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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.
• If 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 70) and insert the disc again.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.
Selecting an album and track
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu and name of the MP3
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.
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
DVD
DISPLAY
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
O RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
MP3
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
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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.
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters 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.
• If an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played,
indicated elapsed time may be different from the
actual time.
Tip
When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you can select an
album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM– on the remote.
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.”
• The system can play Multi Session CDs.
• An album that does not include a JPEG file is
skipped.
• When the system cannot play JPEG, remove the disc
and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items.
Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to
“JPEG” (page 70) and insert the disc again.
• A JPEG image file of a length or width of more than
4,720 dots cannot be played.
• 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.
• Progressive JPEG image files cannot be played on
this system.
3:HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
MP3
9.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
10.
11.
7.
HIGHWAY1.
TAKE IT EASY
VIEW POINT
MY CHILDREN
DANCING
GOOD TASTE
DESTINATION
PLACE-KICK
PORT TOWER
STANDARD
MARATHON
Playing JPEG Image Files
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Selecting an album and file
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu and name of the 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.
4 Select (FILE) using X/x and
press ENTER.
The list of files contained in the current
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 the
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.
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.)
Tip
When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an
album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM– on the remote.
DVD
DISPLAY
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
O RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
JPEG
FAMILY
FLOWER
GARDEN
TRAIN
CAR
2:MOUNTAIN
2:MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
JPEG
9.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
10.
11.
7.
HAPPY1.
TRAVEL
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION
CHRISTMAS
MOM
BASEBALL
DAD
FRIEND
DRIVE
PARTY
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Enjoying Slide show on a
JPEG data disc
1 Press M while displaying a JPEG
image.
Slide show starts from the current image.
2 Press H when you want to exit Slide
show.
Return to normal play from the current
image.
To change the interval time of
Slide show
Each time you press M during Slide show, the
interval time changes. With each press, the
indication changes as follows:
The FF3M interval time is faster than
FF2M.
Note
Slide show can play in only one direction.
To rotate the current image
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 an image during Slide show. Press
H to return to normal play before this operation.
H
M
FF1M t FF2M t FF3M
t
C/c
H
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You can select the play mode that plays all discs
continuously, one disc, or album.
1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
2 Press X/x to select (PLAY
MODE), then press ENTER or c.
ALL/ONE/ALBUM
• ALL: The system plays all discs in the system
consecutively in the order of the disc slot
number, and you can set Shuffle Play or
Repeat Play for all the discs.
• ONE: The system plays only the one disc you
have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or
Repeat Play for 1 disc only.
• ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays
tracks/files in the Album that is contained on a
MP3/JPEG disc, and you can set Shuffle Play
or Repeat Play for the Album. When the disc
except an MP3/JPEG disc is played, the
system plays the disc in ONE play mode.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN or C.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
Tip
You can select the play mode directly by pressing
PLAY MODE. Each time you press the button, the
play mode changes.
Selecting the Play Mode
(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)
PLAY
MODE
O RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
(
1 5
)
MP3
CONTINUE(ALL)
CONTINUE(ONE)
SHUFFLE(ALL)
SHUFFLE(ONE)
CONTINUE(ALBUM)
SHUFFLE(ALBUM)
PROGRAM
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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 “PROG” appears in the
front panel display.
The Program Menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press c, then press X/x to select the
disc.
3 Press c.
The cursor moves to the track (in this case,
“1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks,
it is required to select the album.
When the list of all tracks 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 list.
4 Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track “7.”
Creating Your Own
Program
(Program Play)
Number
buttons
CLEAR
PLAY
MODE
H
REPEAT
O RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
Program
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
Program
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
DISC2(CD)
Disc
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
DISC1(CD)
Program
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
DISC2(CD)
Disc
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
DISC1(CD)
Track
ALL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ALL TRACKS
TRACK9
TRACK8
TRACK7
TRACK6
TRACK5
TRACK4
TRACK3
TRACK2
TRACK1
Program
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
DISC2(CD)
Disc
DISC3(CD)
DISC4(CD)
DISC5(CD)
DISC1(CD)
Track
ALL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ALL TRACKS
TRACK9
TRACK8
TRACK7
TRACK6
TRACK5
TRACK4
TRACK3
TRACK2
TRACK1
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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.
Other Operations
Note
Program Play function is not available for DVDs and
JPEG.
Tip
You can perform Repeat Play of programmed tracks.
Press REPEAT, or set “REPEAT” to “ALL” in the
Control Menu display during Program Play (page 36).
You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and
play them in random order. Subsequent
“shuffling” will produce a different playing
order.
1 In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the
front panel display.
You can play all tracks on all discs in a
random order, or all tracks on the specific
disc in a random order.
When you play an MP3 disc, you can play
all tracks in albums in random order.
For details on album shuffle, see page 36.
2 Press H.
To return to normal play
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF
” disappears from the front panel
display, or during playback, press CLEAR to
return to normal play.
To Do this
Return to normal
play
Press CLEAR during playback.
Turn off the
Program Menu
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
to turn off the Program Menu.
Cancel the
programmed
order
Press CLEAR in Step 6, and the
last program is cancelled one by
one.
Program
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
1 DISC1(CD) –TRACK7
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
CLEAR
PLAY
MODE
H
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Setting the shuffle mode in
the Control Menu
You can select either normal 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.
3 Select SHUFFLE (ALL), SHUFFLE
(ONE), or SHUFFLE (ALBUM) using X/x
and press ENTER.
SHUFFLE (ALL): Plays all tracks on all
discs in random order.
SHUFFLE (ONE): Plays tracks on the disc
in random order.
SHUFFLE (ALBUM): Plays tracks from a
selected album in random order.
4 Press H.
The selected Shuffle Play begins.
You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single
title/chapter/track on a disc.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system
repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order.
You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC
playback of VIDEO CDs (page 28).
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER or c.
If you do not select “OFF,” the “REPEAT”
indicator lights in green.
3 Select the Repeat Play setting, then
press ENTER.
DVD
DISPLAY
H
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
(
1 5
)
MP3
CONTINUE(ALL)
CONTINUE(ONE)
SHUFFLE(ALL)
SHUFFLE(ONE)
CONTINUE(ALBUM)
SHUFFLE(ALBUM)
PROGRAM
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Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
CLEAR
DVD
DISPLAY
REPEAT
H
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
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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x 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.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super
Audio 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 (only
when CONTINUE (ALBUM) or
SHUFFLE (ALBUM) in the play
mode is selected) (except SHUFFLE
(ALL)).
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x When playing a JPEG
•OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the files on the disc
(when CONTINUE is selected in the
play mode), or repeats the current
album (when CONTINUE (ALBUM)
is selected in the play mode).
x When Program Play is set to ON
•OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press CLEAR.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD disc, Repeat Play does not
work.
• If “ALL” is selected, repeat play is limited to 5 times.
Tips
• You can set Repeat Play during stop mode.
After selecting the “REPEAT” item, press H.
The system starts Repeat Play.
• You can quickly display the “REPEAT” status.
Press REPEAT on the remote.
• You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that
contain chapters.
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing
back slowly.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to perform some of the operations described.
• 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)
1 Press m or M while playing a disc.
2 When you find the point you want,
press H to return to normal speed.
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
(Scan, Slow-motion Play)
SLOW /
m/M
H
continued
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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:
The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster
than FF1M/FR1m.
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion play)
(DVD/VIDEO CD only)
Press or when the system is in the
pause mode.
To return to normal speed, press H.
To change the speed of Slow-
motion play
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:
The SLOW 2 /SLOW 2 playback speed is
slower than SLOW 1 /SLOW 1 .
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD),
track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3),
index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album
(MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks,
albums, and files are assigned unique names on
the disc, you can select the desired one from the
Control Menu. 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).
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 or c.
Playback direction
FF1M t FF2M
t
Opposite direction
FR1m t FR2m
t
Playback direction
SLOW 2 t SLOW 1
t
Opposite direction (DVD only)
SLOW 2 t SLOW 1
t
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track/Index/
Album/File
CLEAR
Number
buttons
DVD
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
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x When playing a DVD
(TITLE)
x When playing a VIDEO CD
(TRACK)
x When playing a Super Audio CD
(TRACK)
x When playing a CD
(TRACK)
x When playing an MP3
(ALBUM) or
(TRACK)
x When displaying a JPEG file
(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 chapter/index
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select the search method.
x When playing a DVD
(CHAPTER)
x When playing a VIDEO CD
(INDEX)
x When playing a Super Audio CD
(INDEX)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of chapters or indexes.
3 Press ENTER or c.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
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.
CD
11.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
10.
9.
8.
12.
7.
HIGHWAY1.
STANDARD
VIEW POINT
MY CHILDREN
DANCING
GOOD TASTE
DESTINATION
PORT TOWER
TAKE IT EASY
PLACE-KICK
LADY
MARATHON
4:CD
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
BLUE SKY
23.
24.
FIRE
ANGEL
4:CD
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
)
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5 Press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
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)
is selected.
2 Press ENTER or c.
“T--:--:--” appears above “T**:**:**.”
3 Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER or c.
For example, to find a desired point at 2
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
Notes
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded 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,
Super Audio CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, input the
playing time of the current track using the time code.
Tip
You can change the display to show playing time or
remaining time. For details, see “Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time” (page 43).
Viewing the Playing Time and
Remaining Time in the Front
Panel Display
You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
or tracks in a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD
or MP3, using the front panel display (page 83).
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes as shown in the
charts.
Viewing Disc Information
DISPLAY
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When playing back a DVD When playing back a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), Super
Audio CD or CD
TITLE H M SCHAP
HMSCHAP
HMSCHAP
TITLE H M SCHAP
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time and
number of the current title
Playing time and number
of the current chapter
Remaining time and number
of the current chapter
Title name
Current sound field
INDEX M STRK
MS
MS
INDEX M STRK
Playing time and current track number
Remaining time and current
track number
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the
disc
Track name
Current sound field
continued
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When playing back an MP3
When playing back a JPEG
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, track, or file names. Anything else is
displayed as “ ”.
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and
current track remaining time may not be displayed
accurately.
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
Tips
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only
the playing time of the scene is displayed.
• The playing time and remaining time of the current
chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for details on
how to read this information.
MSTRK
MSTRK
Playing time and current track number
Remaining time of the
current track
Track (file) name
Album (folder) name
Current sound field
Current file number
File name
Album (folder) name
Current sound field
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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/Super Audio
CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag
(only song title) recorded on the disc.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
x When playing a DVD
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
• **:**:**
Playing time of the menu or current
title without a chapter
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD 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
x When playing an MP3
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be
displayed.
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.
DISPLAY
DVD
DISPLAY
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
Time information
Disc type
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Checking the date
information (JPEG only)
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image data.
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics & Information technology Industries
Association.
Note
If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
Tip
You can change the date information order in JPEG
DATE of CUSTOM SETUP (page 70).
DVD
DISPLAY
2:MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
1
(
2 0
) BIRTHDAY
01/ 01/ 2003
JPEG
Date information
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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.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2 Press X/x to select (AUDIO),
then press ENTER or c.
The options for AUDIO appear.
3 Press X/x to select the desired audio
signal.
x When 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 87 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.
x When 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)
x When playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super
Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
• MULTI: The disc has a multi-channel
playback area.
• 2CH: The disc has a 2 channel
playback area.
• CD: When you want to play the disc as
a conventional CD.
Note
Not all discs give you the three choices above
when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends
on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD
to be played.
4 Press ENTER.
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
AUDIO
DVD
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
1:DVD
11 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
continued
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To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
• During DVD playback, the sound may change
automatically.
Tip
You can select AUDIO directly by pressing AUDIO.
Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Displaying the audio
information of the disc
(DVD only)
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:
The display examples are as
follows:
•PCM (stereo)
• Dolby Surround
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
•DTS
Tips
• When the signal contains surround signal
components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect
is enhanced.
• If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system
outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
1:DVD
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
Current audio format*
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2 . 1
Surround component 2
Front component 2 +
Centre component 1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
PCM 48kHz 24bit
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
DTS 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
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You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres
into your home.
*Use DCS Technology
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theatre an
ideal movie theatre sound environment based on
the preference of the movie director.
Tip
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound
of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of the system,
select a sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT AUTO” or “2 CHANNEL STEREO”.
When using headphones
Automatic decoding of the
audio input signal (AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)
The auto decoding function automatically
detects the type of audio signal being input
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it
was recorded/encoded, without adding any
effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in
the front panel display.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO
A.F.D. AUTO
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
PLII MOVIE
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
PLII MUSIC
CINEMA STUDIO EX A C. ST. EX A*
CINEMA STUDIO EX B C. ST. EX B*
CINEMA STUDIO EX C C. ST. EX C*
HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT L. CONCERT
GAME GAME
2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO
Sound field Display
HEADPHONE [2 CH] HP. [2CH]
HEADPHONE THEATER HP. THEATER
SOUND
FIELD +/–
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Using only the front speaker
and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL
STEREO)
This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the
sound field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
repeatedly until “2CH STEREO” appears in
the front panel display.
Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
repeatedly until “C.ST.EX A (or B, C)”
appears on the front panel display.
x C. ST. EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any type
of movie.
x C. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
x C. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This
mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic
films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
x About Cinema Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual
surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This element creates the same sensation in
your listening room by shifting the sound of
the front speakers “into” the screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theatre. Cinema Studio EX is the
integrated mode which operates these
elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise
in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound
coming directly from the surround speakers.
SOUND
FIELD +/–
SOUND
FIELD +/–
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Selecting other sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
repeatedly until the sound field you want
appears in the front panel display.
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from two-channel sources. This mode performs
Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and
output to front, centre, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II
MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces 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.
x HALL (Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular
concert hall.
x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x L. CONCERT (Live concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
concert.
x GAME (Game)
Obtains maximum audio impact from video
game software.
x HEADPHONE [2CH]
This mode outputs the sound from the
headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo)
sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to two channels.
x HEADPHONE THEATER
This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.
To turn the surround effect off
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote
repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in 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.
Notes
• This function is unavailable when playing Super
Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048
frame.
• When the input signal is multi channel source, AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC, AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC are
cancelled and the multi channel source is output
directly.
Tip
The system memorizes the last soundfield selected for
each function mode.
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to
function is automatically applied again. For example, if
you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field, then
change to another function, and then return to DVD,
HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, sound
fields are memorized separately for all preset stations.
SOUND
FIELD +/–
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Adjusting the subwoofer
You can adjust the subwoofer according to the
playback source.
Set the MODE switch on the subwoofer
according to the source.
For a video source such as a DVD, set the switch
to MOVIE. For an audio source such as a CD,
set it to MUSIC.
Notes
• The sound will be distorted if you raise the volume
level using the remote after having raised the level
using the LEVEL switch on the subwoofer.
• The MOVIE mode enhances the bass sounds more.
There may be no effect if you change the mode from
MUSIC to MOVIE for a source without a bass sound.
This system provides you with 2 types of sound
effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the
sound to suit your needs.
Press NIGHT MODE or BASS LEVEL on the
remote.
The sound effect is activated.
x NIGHT MODE
In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or
dialogue, as you would in a movie theatre, even
at low volume. It is useful for watching movies
at night.
x BASS LEVEL
With BASS LEVEL on, bass frequencies are
effectively reinforced.
Each time you press BASS LEVEL, the bass
level changes in the following sequence:
BASS OFF t BASS 1 t BASS 2 t
BASS OFF…
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT MODE on the remote again or
BASS LEVEL on the remote repeatedly until
“BASS OFF” appears in the front panel display.
MODE
Using the Sound Effect
BASS LEVEL
NIGHT MODE
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Notes
• The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when
the input stream is Dolby Digital format.
• When you connect the headphones to the system, the
BASS LEVEL function does not work.
• When playing back a Super Audio CD, only the
BASS LEVEL function works and the NIGHT
MODE function does not work.
Tip
You can activate these two sound effects at the same
time.
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If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing
angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train in
motion, you can display the view from either the
front of the train, the left window of the train, or
from the right window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
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 ENTER or c.
The angle number changes to “-.”
4 Select the angle number using the
number buttons or X/x, then press
ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change
the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded on the
DVD.
Tip
You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE.
Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
Using Various Additional Functions
Changing the Angles
Number
Buttons
ANGLE
DVD
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
1
(
9
)
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
–
(
9
)
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If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
the subtitles on or off while playing. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,
you can change the subtitle language while
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever
you want. You can select the language you want
to practice, for example, turn on the subtitles for
better understanding.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER or c.
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 87 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 repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change
the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded
on it.
Tip
You can select Subtitles directly by pressing
SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
Displaying Subtitles
SUBTITLE
DVD
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
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
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You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for a disc.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the system will not play inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the
age of the viewer.
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. If you set a 26th
disc, the playback restriction of the disc for
which you first set the password is cancelled.
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 or c.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is
selected.
4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press
ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
yet
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.
x If you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL)
x
Number
buttons
DVD
DISPLAY
O RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
1:DVD
1 2
(
2 7
)
MAKING SCENE
1 8
(
3 4
)
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
ON
PASSWORD
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press .
ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press .
ENTER
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5 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 repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
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.
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.
Notes
• When you change the layer or area in a Super Audio
CD which has Custom Parental Control set, the
display for entering the password may appear.
• When you set the Custom Parental Control password
for a Hybrid Super Audio CD, the Custom Parental
Control setting only works for the current layer.
Tip
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you
for your password, then press ENTER. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press .
ENTER
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Limiting playback for children
(Parental Control)
(DVD only)
Playback of some DVDs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the
age of the viewer. The “Parental Control”
function allows you to set a playback limitation
level.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is
replaced by a different scene.
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.
3 Press X/x to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL t,” then press ENTER or c.
x If 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.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
4 Enter your password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password
appears.
H
Number
buttons
DVD SETUP
O RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
OFFTRACK SELECTION
MP3DATA CD PRIORITY:
MM/DD/YYYYJPEG DATE:
OFFAUDIO DRC:
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
.
ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
USA
LEVEL: OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
Using Various Additional Functions
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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 58 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.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN to go back to the previous
screen.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
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.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
OFF
CUSTOM SETUP
OTHERS
USA
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
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.
Notes
• If you play a DVD which does 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.
Tip
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.
Area Code
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
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
Other Operations
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By adjusting the remote signal, you can control
your TV with the supplied remote.
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Controlling TVs with the
remote
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using the number buttons. Then release TV
[/1.
If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times
quickly.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
TV
CATV
Other Operations
Controlling TV with the
Supplied Remote
TV CH +/–
TV/VIDEO
Number
buttons
TV VOL +/–
TV ?/1
TV button
Manufacturer Code number
SONY 001
AIWA 001, 047
DAEWOO 002, 004, 005, 006, 007, 015
FISHER 008
GOLDSTAR 002, 003, 011, 012, 015, 034
GRUNDIG 017, 034, 055
HITACHI 002, 013, 014, 015
ITT/NOKIA 021, 022
JVC 016
LOEWE 048, 049, 050
MAGNAVOX 002, 003, 018
MITSUBISHI/MGA 002, 003, 019
NEC 002, 003, 020
PANASONIC 009, 024
PHILIPS 015, 018
PIONEER 009, 025, 026, 040
RCA/PROSCAN 002, 010, 027, 028, 029
SAMSUNG 002, 003, 015, 031, 032, 033,
034, 051, 052, 053, 054
SANYO 008, 044, 045, 046
SHARP 035
TELEFUNKEN 023, 036, 037, 038
THOMSON 030, 037, 039
TOSHIBA 035, 040, 041
ZENITH 042, 043
Manufacturer Code number
SONY 101
HAMLIN/REGAL 123, 124, 125, 126, 127
JERROLD/GI 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,
108, 109, 119, 131
OAK 128, 129, 130
PANASONIC 120, 121, 122
PIONEER 115, 116
SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA
110, 111, 112
TOCOM 117, 118, 131
ZENITH 113, 114
continued
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Controlling the TV
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
Using the number buttons for controlling
the TV
When you set the remote to the TV mode, you
can use the number buttons for controlling the
TV.
Press the TV button.
The TV button turns red and the remote is set to
the TV mode. You can select the TV channels by
using the number buttons.
>10 is for selecting the channel number greater
than 10.
To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button
again.
Notes
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
• The TV button turns off when you do not operate the
remote for 10 seconds.
Tip
Depending on the TV manufacture, the following
method also works. Press >10, then the number. (For
example, for channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.)
You can use VCRs or other units connected to
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks. Refer to the
operation manual supplied with the unit for
further information on the operation.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO 1
or VIDEO 2 that you connected the unit to
appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of
the system changes in the following sequence.
DVD t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t TUNER
(FM or AM) t DVD...
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 +/– Select the TV channel.
Using the Video or Other
Unit
FUNCTION
Other Operations
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Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band
you want appears in the front panel
display.
Each time you press BAND, the band
toggles between AM and FM.
2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until
scanning starts, then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3 Press MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
4 Press PRESET + or – to select the
preset number you want.
5 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
6 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval can be set to either
9 kHz (default) or 10 kHz (for some areas).
To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by
pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the
system. While holding down x (stop) (on the
system), press "/1 on the system to turn on the
power. If you change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Enjoying the Radio
MEMORY
"/1
BAND
TUNING –/+
FUNCTION
ENTER
x
PRESET
–/+
FM
ST
MHz
FM
ST
MHz
FM
ST
MHz
FM
ST
MHz
m
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Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on
page 61).
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM
or AM appears in 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.
Every time you press BAND, the band
toggles between AM and FM.
3 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
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 + or – on the
remote repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING
+ or – on the remote. Press TUNING + or –
when you stop the automatic tuning.
Tips
• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO
on the remote so that “MONO” appears in the front
panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve. Press the button again to
restore the stereo effect.
• To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas.
To check the frequency or sound
field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel
display changes as follows:
index name of the station* t frequency t
sound field t index name of the station...
*This is displayed if you have entered a name
for a preset station (page 63).
STEREO/
MONO
PRESET
–/+
TUNING –/+
FUNCTION
VOLUME +/–
"/1
BAND
DISPLAY
x
FM
FM
ST
MHz
m
Other Operations
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Naming Preset Stations
You can enter a name of up to 6 characters for
preset stations. These names (for example,
“XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel
display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM
or AM appears in the front panel
display.
Every time you press BAND, the band
toggles between AM and FM.
The last station you received is tuned in.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode
of the system changes in the following
sequence:
DVD t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t
TUNER (FM or AM) t DVD…
2 Press PRESET+ or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.
3 Press NAME.
4 Create an index name by using the
cursor buttons:
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
If you make a mistake
Press C or c repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then press X/x to
select the desired character. Capital letters,
numbers, and other symbols can be input
for a radio station name.
5 Press ENTER.
The station name is stored.
NAME
PRESET
–/+
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
FUNCTION
BAND
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You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time up to 180 minutes.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front
panel display.
2 Press x/X until “SLEEP OFF” appears
in the front panel display.
3 Press C/c to select the remaining time.
Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as
follows:
OFF y 0.10.00 (10MIN) y 0.20.00
(20MIN) y 0.30.00 (30MIN) y 1.00.00
(60MIN) y 1.30.00 (90MIN) y 2.00.00
(120MIN) y 2.30.00 (150MIN) y
3.00.00 (180MIN)
To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press C repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears
in the front panel display in step 3 above.
You can change the brightness of the front panel
display by two steps.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front
panel display.
2 Press x/X until “DIMMER” appears in
the front panel display.
3 Press C/c.
Each time you press this button, the
brightness of the front panel display
changes.
Using the Sleep Timer
AMP MENU
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
To change the brightness
of the front panel display
AMP MENU
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
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You can return the system parameters such as
speaker settings and preset station to the default
settings.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front
panel display.
2 Press x/X until “MEMO. CLR. N”
appears in the front panel display.
3 Press C/c until “MEMO. CLR. Y”
appears in the front panel display, and
press ENTER.
When you select “MEMO. CLR. N” and
press ENTER, this operation will be
cancelled.
4 Press C/c until “Really? Y” appears
in the front panel display, and press
ENTER.
“ALL CLEAR!” appears in the front panel
display and the settings return to the default
settings.
When you select “Really? N” and press
ENTER, this operation will be cancelled.
Returning to the default
settings
AMP MENU
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
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By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items, such as picture and
sound. You can also set the subtitle language
and the Setup Display, among other things. For
details on each Setup Display item, see page 67-
73. For an overall list of Setup Display items,
see page 88.
How to use the Setup Display
1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
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.
4 Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
DVD
SETUP
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Main
item
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
16:9TV TYPE:
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENTOUT:
TV TYPE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
16:9
Options
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN
Selected setting
Settings and Adjustments
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To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
* When you select “RESET” in step 2, the
following items are returned to the default settings.
• Setup Menu (except for the PARENTAL
CONTROL) (page 88)
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to
complete). Select “NO” and press ENTER to cancel.
Do not press "/1 on the system, when resetting the
system.
“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 66).
x OSD (On-Screen Display)
Selects the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
x DVD MENU (DVD only)
Selects the desired language for the DVD menu.
x AUDIO (DVD only)
Selects the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
x SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Selects the language of the subtitle.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
Note
If you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for “OSD”).
Tip
If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
(page 87).
After you have made a selection, the language code
(4 digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS t.”
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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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 66).
The default settings are underlined.
x TV 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.
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
x SCREEN SAVER
Turns the screen saver on and off 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, a Super Audio CD, an
MP3, or JPEG file (except during the slide
show) for more than 15 minutes. The screen
saver will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (afterimage). Press H to
turn off the screen saver.
x BACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
16:9
Select this if you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this if you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
4:3
PAN SCAN
Select this if you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Automatically displays
the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE
TV TYPE: 16:9
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
JACKET
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, but
only if a 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 colour is blue.
BLACK
The background colour is black.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
Settings and Adjustments
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x COMPONENT OUT
This will change the type of signal output from
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
system. See page 80 for more information about
the different types.
Notes
• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN
SETUP,” no signal is output from the MONITOR
OUT jacks.
• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN
SETUP” and the colour system of the TV is PAL, the
signal is converted to the interlace format signal
automatically.
• If you set “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN
SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even though your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive format,
picture noise may appears. In this case, set the
SCAN SELECT switch to “INTERLACE.”
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 66).
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 56).
x TRACK 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.
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 67).
• 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.”
INTERLACE
Select this when you connect to a
standard (interlace format) TV.
PROGRESSIVE
Select this when you have a TV
that can accept progressive
signals.
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM SETUP)
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO
Priority given.
CUSTOM SETUP
OFF
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
MP3DATA CD PRIORITY:
MM/DD/YYYYJPEG DATE:
STANDARDAUDIO DRC:
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x AUDIO DRC
Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the
sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.
Note
DYNAMIC range compression only applies to Dolby
Digital sources.
x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only)
Set priority data you want to play, when you
play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW)
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files.
Notes
• When you play multi-session CDs, the system
decides a target to play for the last session or session
linked with the last session.
• If you change this setting, reinsert the disc.
x JPEG DATE
Change the date information order of a JPEG
image in the Control Menu.
YYYY: Year
MM: Month
DD: Day
OFF
No compression of DYNAMIC
range.
ON
Reproduces the sound track with the
kind of DYNAMIC range that the
recording engineer intended.
MP3
If an MP3 file exists on a 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.”
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
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To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
for the size of the speakers you have connected
and their distance from your listening position.
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the
balance of the speakers to the same level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup
display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 66).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
x SIZE
If you do not connect centre or surround
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the
parameters for CENTER and SURROUND and
specify the surround speaker position and
height. Since the front speaker and subwoofer
settings are fixed, you cannot change them.
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers,
subwoofer may be excessive.
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE:
TEST TONE:
SIZE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
90
20
45
AA
BB
Position diagram
FRONT
YES
CENTER
YES: Normally select this.
NONE: Select this if no centre
speaker is used.
SURROUND
BEHIND (LOW): Select this if
surround speakers are located in
section B and D.
BEHIND (HIGH): Select this if
surround speakers are located in
section B and C.
SIDE (LOW): Select this if
surround speakers are located in
section A and D.
SIDE (HIGH): Select this if
surround speakers are located in
section A and C.
NONE: Select this if no surround
speaker is used.
SUBWOOFER
YES
60
30
CC
DD
Height diagram
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x DISTANCE
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.
Notes
• In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s
OSD displays both metric and imperial
measurements. The other model displays metric
measurements only. The manual shows both.
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• The DISTANCE setting is available except for Super
Audio CDs.
x LEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON”
for easy adjustment.
x BALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or
press VOLUME +/–.
x TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
“LEVEL” and “BALANCE.”
FRONT
3.0 m/10 ft
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
metre (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0
metres (3 to 23 ft).
CENTER
3.0 m/10 ft
Centre speaker distance can be moved
up to 1.6 metres (5 ft) closer to the
listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre (1 ft)
increments.
SURROUND
3.0 m/10 ft
Surround speaker distance can be
moved up to 4.6 metres (15 ft) closer
to the listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre
(1 ft) increments.
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
CENTER
0 dB
Adjusts the level of the centre
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
SURROUND
LEFT 0 dB
SURROUND
RIGHT 0 dB
Adjusts the level of the surround
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
SUBWOOFER
0 dB
Adjusts the level of the subwoofer
(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
FRONT
(CENTER)
Adjusts the balance between the front
left and right speakers.
OFF
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
ON
The test tone is emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously while
adjusting balance. When you select one of
the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test
tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
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Adjusting the speaker
balance and level by using the
test tone
1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
The Setup Display appears.
2 Press X or x repeatedly to select
“SPEAKER SETUP,” then press
ENTER or c.
3 Press X or x repeatedly to select “TEST
TONE,” then press ENTER or c.
4 Press X or x repeatedly to select “ON,”
then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
5 From your listening position, adjust the
value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL”
using C/X/x/c.
When selecting “BALANCE,” the test tone
is emitted from both left and right speakers
simultaneously.
When selecting “LEVEL,” the test tone is
emitted from only the speaker which you
are adjusting.
6 Press ENTER when you have finished
making adjustments.
7 Press X or x repeatedly to select “TEST
TONE,” then press ENTER.
8 Press X or x repeatedly to select
“OFF,” then press ENTER.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
Tip
To adjust the balance or the level without
listening to the test tone, select “BALANCE” or
“LEVEL” in step 3 and press ENTER. Then
adjust the balance or level using X/x and press
ENTER.
Setting the speakers by using
the front panel display on the
system
You can set the speakers by using the amp menu
that is displayed in the front panel display.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until the
item you want to set appears in the
front panel display.
• SP. SETUP
Sets the speaker size, distance, and
placement.
• LEVEL
Sets the balance and level of the each
speaker, and turns the test tone on or off.
2 Press X or x to select the desired item,
then press C or c to select the desired
setting.
You can set the following items:
• SP. SETUP
CENTER
(centre speaker)
YES (yes)
NO (no)
SURR.
(surround speakers)
YES (yes)
NO (no)
F.D.
(front speakers
distance)
1.0 to 7.0 metres
AMP MENU
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
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•LEVEL
The amp menu is cancelled when you do
not operate the remote for several seconds.
C.D.
(centre speaker
distance)
Up to 1.6 metres
closer to the
listening position
than the front
speakers. (Cannot
be set to less than 1
metre.)
S.D.
(surround speakers
distance)
Up to 4.6 metres
closer to the
listening position
than the front
speakers. (Cannot
be set to less than 1
metre.)
S.P.
(surround speakers
position)
BEHIND (behind)
SIDE (side)
S.H.
(surround speakers
height)
LOW (low)
HIGH (high)
T.TONE
(test tone)
ON (on)
OFF (off)
F.______I_______
(front speaker
balance)
C.LEV
(centre speaker
level)
–6 dB to +6 dB
S.L.LEV
(surround left
speaker level)
–6 dB to +6 dB
S.R.LEV
(surround right
speaker level)
–6 dB to +6 dB
S.W.LEV
(subwoofer level)
–6 dB to +6 dB
D.COMP
(dynamic
compression)
ON (on)
OFF (off)
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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 is connected
securely.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the
following items.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
top of the system?
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the power cord again and turn on
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the
cause of the problem cannot be found even after
checking all the above items, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Picture
There is no picture.
• The video connecting cords are not connected
securely.
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The system is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 20).
• 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, set the
SCAN SELECT switch to “INTERLACE.”
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) 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 OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
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. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your system
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to
your TV’s S video input (page 20).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture does
not fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Sound
There is no sound.
• The speaker cord is not connected securely.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON”
is displayed in the front panel display.
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.
• Check the speaker settings (pages 23, 71).
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 72).
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
23, 71).
• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO” (page 47).
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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 metres (10
feet) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The 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 45).
• Make sure the system is connected 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 47).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
23, 71).
• 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 centre speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the centre speaker only.
No sound is heard from the centre speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 47).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
23, 71).
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 47).
• Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST.
EX” (page 48).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas or connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 61).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
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 inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down
on the disc tray.
• The disc is skewed in the system.
• 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 3).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or
Joliet.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
• The system can only play 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.
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The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not
correctly displayed.
• The system can only display alphabetical letters
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as
“”.
A JPEG image file cannot be played
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level1/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 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.
• There are more than 8 directory level.
• You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.
The title of a JPEG album or file is not
correctly displayed.
• The system can only display alphabetical letters
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as
“”.
The display for entering the password does
not appear for Super Audio CD, even though
Custom Parental Control is set.
• Custom Parental Control is set for different layers
of a Super Audio CD.
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has
been selected (pages 34, 35, 36).
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 27).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
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.
The system turns off during DVD playback.
• If approximately one hour passes with DVD
playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a
DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the
system automatically turns off.
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
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that came 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 67).
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.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played (page 52).
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
“C-32” appears in the front panel display.
• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing
[/1 on the system.
The system does not work normally.
• If the system’s operation becomes effected, press
"/1 on the system to turn off the power, then turn
on the power again.
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AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER
OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 –
20,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic
distortion. (from 250 milli watts to rated output)
Amplifier section
Stereo mode 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms
at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode Front: 100 W + 100 W
centre*:
100 W
Surround*:
100 W +
100W (4 ohms at 1 kHz,
THD 10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
Inputs VIDEO 1:
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
VIDEO 2:
Sensitivity: 300 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Outputs VIDEO 1 (AUDIO
OUT):
Voltage: 1 V
Impedance: 1 kilohm
PHONES:
Accepts stereo
headphones only.
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD:
λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Signal format system NTSC or NTSC/PAL
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)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %
Tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(100 kHz step)
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 10 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Video section
Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
75 ohms
Speakers
Front/Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm (2
7
/8 inches) dia.
cone type × 2, 25 mm (1
inch) dia. balance dome
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 250 × 1196 × 250 mm
(9
7
/8 × 47
1
/8 × 9
7
/8 inches)
(w/h/d, Max size with the
stand)
250 × 646 × 250 mm
(9
7
/8 × 25
1
/2 × 9
7
/8 inches)
(w/h/d, Min size with the
stand)
Mass (approx.) 3.62 kg (8 lb)
Specifications
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Centre
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm (2
7
/8 inches) dia.
cone type × 2,
25 mm (1 inch) dia.
balance dome
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 379 × 125 × 85 mm
(15 × 5 × 3
3
/8 inches)
(w/h/d, with the stand)
Mass (approx.) 1.07 kg (2 lb 6 oz)
Subwoofer
Speaker system Active subwoofer,
Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit 20 cm (8 inches) dia. cone
type
Enclosure type Advanced SAW type
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output
150 W (6 ohms,
20 Hz -20 kHz, 10% THD)
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 90 W, 1 W (standby mode)
Dimensions (approx.) 230 × 390 × 475 mm
(9
1
/8 × 15
3
/8 × 18
3
/4
inches) (w/h/d) incl. front
grille
Mass (approx.) 14.5 kg (32 lb)
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption 135 W
Dimensions (approx.) 380 × 70 × 345 mm
(15 × 2
7
/8 × 13
5
/8 inches)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.) 4.8 kg (10 lb 10 oz)
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Supplied accessories See page 13.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is
composed of several chapters.
Dolby Digital
This movie theatre sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1,” with the subwoofer channel
designated as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
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.
x 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.
x Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Glossary
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from two-channel sound. Compared
with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of
surround speakers and a centre speaker. The
surround speakers output monaural sound.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
This format comprises of stereo rear channels
and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides
the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality
digital audio. The good channel separation is
realized due to all channel data being recorded
discretely and processed digitally.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as
a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 of its original size. DVD also uses
variable rate coding technology that processes
allocated data 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
realistic 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 theatres. Video based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -
alternately between the even numbered scanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
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
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per
second by reproducing all scanning lines (525
lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture
quality increases and still images, text and
horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is
compatible with the 525 progressive format.
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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 “ ” 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.”
Super Audio CD
This audio format is based upon the current
audio CD standards but includes a greater
amount of information which provides higher
quality sound. There are three types of discs:
single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The
hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD and
Super Audio CD information.
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super
Audio CD, 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
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while sounds we can hear are not
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• 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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For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
A Disc slot (24)
B DISC 1-5 A (eject)/indicators (24)
C H (play) (24)
D X (pause) (26)
E x (stop) (26)
F ./>, PREV/NEXT (26, 28, 61, 62)
G VOLUME +/– (24, 72)
H BASS LEVEL (50)
I PHONES jack (on the side of the
system) (24)
J SOUND FIELD –/+ (47, 48, 49)
K DISPLAY (40, 43, 62)
L BAND (61, 62)
M FUNCTION (24, 60, 62)
N Front panel display (83)
O (remote sensor) (13)
P "/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator
(24)
Index to Parts and Controls
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions), or MP3
When listening to the radio
TITLE H M SCHAP
ALL DISC1S
DOLBY PL
DIGITAL
NIGHT
REP 1
PROG
BASS SHUF
Current sound Playing status
Current chapter number
Current sound effect
Current title
number
Playing time
Current mode
Play mode
MSTRKSACD
PCM MP3 ALL DISC1S
NIGHT
REP 1
PBC PROG
BASS SHUF
MULTI
Current sound
Lights up during PBC
playback (VIDEO CD only)
Playing time
Current mode
Playing status
Current track number
Current sound effect
Lights up during MULTI
channel playback area
(Super Audio CD only)
Play mode
TUNED MONO
FMAM
STNIGHT
MHz
kHz BASS
Preset number
Current band
Monaural/Stereo effect
Current station
Sound effect
continued
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When playing back a JPEG file
ALL DISC1S
Current file
number
Playing status
Play mode
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Rear Panel
A SPEAKER jacks (15)
B SCAN SELECT switch (69)
C VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jacks (20)
D VIDEO 2 ANALOG IN jacks (20)
E MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks
(20)
F AM terminals (18)
G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (18)
H VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (20)
I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20)
J VIDEO 1 ANALOG IN jack (20)
K SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack (14)
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
RL
R
P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
Y
L
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 2
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
SPEAKER
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
S VIDEO
AUDIO IN
RL
CENTER FRONT LFRONT R
SURR LSURR R
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO
OUT
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Remote
Note
This remote control glows in the dark. However,
before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for
awhile.
A DISC SKIP (26)
B
Z (eject) (26)
C DISPLAY (40, 43, 62)
D FUNCTION (24, 60, 62)
E STEREO/MONO (62)
F BAND (61, 62)
G PLAY MODE (33, 34, 35)
H CLEAR (34, 35, 36, 38)
I TV (60)
J AUDIO (45)
K ANGLE (52)
L SUBTITLE (53)
M ./>, PREV/NEXT, PRESET –/+ (26,
28, 61, 62)
N H (play) (24, 28, 34, 35)
O X (pause) (26)
P DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– (27, 29, 31)
Q C/X/x/c/ENTER (27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36,
38, 45, 52, 53, 54, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66)
R DVD DISPLAY (29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 43, 44,
45, 52, 53, 54)
S TV CH +/– (59)
T TV VOL +/– (59)
U TV [/1 (on/standby) (59)
V "/1 (standby) (24, 61)
W REPEAT (34, 36)
X NAME (63)
Y SOUND FIELD +/– (47, 48, 49)
Z MEMORY (61)
wj NIGHT MODE (50)
wk Number buttons (27, 28, 34, 38, 52, 54,
56, 59)
wl ENTER (61)
e; m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING –/+ (32,
37, 61)
ez x (stop) (26, 27, 28, 54)
es MUTING (26)
ed DVD MENU/ALBUM+ (27, 29, 31)
ef VOLUME +/– (62)
eg O RETURN (28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 38, 54,
56, 66)
eh TV/VIDEO (59)
ej BASS LEVEL (50)
ek AMP MENU (64, 65)
el DVD SETUP (56, 66)
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The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Language code list
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian; Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan) Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto; Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali; Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlin
g
ue
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volap k
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703
Not specified
Code Language Code Language Code Language
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You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
DVD Setup Menu List
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
(Selects the language
you want to use from the
displayed language list.)
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE
*
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
COMPONENT OUT
16:9
4:3 LETTER
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
OFF
PICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
JACKET
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL
CONTROL
TRACK
SELECTION
OFF
8.
7. NC17
STANDARD
6. R
5.
4. PG13
3. PG
2.
1. G
USA
OTHERSt
CHANGE PASSWORD
LEVEL
OFFOFF
AUTO
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE
DISTANCE
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
YES
YES
NONE
BEHIND (LOW)
SUBWOOFER
BEHIND (HIGH)
YES
FRONT 1.0m – 7.0m/
3ft – 23ft
CENTER
1.0m – 7.0m/
3ft – 23ft
SURROUND
1.0m – 7.0m/
3ft – 23ft
LEVEL CENTER
SURROUND
RIGHT
–6 dB – +6 dB
–6 dB – +6 dB
SUBWOOFER –6 dB – +6 dB
BALANCE
FRONT
6 steps left or right
TEST
TONE
OFF
ON
RESET
YES
* The default settings vary, depending on the
country model.
BOX
SURROUND
LEFT
–6 dB – +6 dB
AUDIO
DRC
OFF
ON
DATA CD
PRIORITY
MP3
JPEG
JPEG DATE
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
NO
SIDE (LOW)
SIDE (HIGH)
NONE
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Numerics
16:9 68
4:3 LETTER BOX 68
4:3 PAN SCAN 68
A
ALBUM 29, 38
Album 7, 79
ANGLE 52
Antenna Hookups 18
AUDIO 45, 67
AUDIO DRC 70
B
BACKGROUND 68
BALANCE 72
BASS LEVEL 50
Batteries 13
C
CHAPTER 39
Chapter 7, 79
COMPONENT OUT 69
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio
CD/DVD/MP3 24
Control Menu 11
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 54
CUSTOM SETUP 69
D
DATA CD PRIORITY 70
DISC SKIP 24
DISPLAY 40
DISTANCE 72
Dolby Digital 79
Dolby Surround Pro Logic 80
DTS 80
DVD 80
DVD MENU 27, 67
F
Fast forward 37
Fast reverse 37
File 7
Front Panel 82
Front panel display 83
H
Handling discs 10
I
INDEX 39
Index 7
J
JPEG 30
JPEG DATE 70
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 67
LEVEL 72
M
MP3 29
Multi-angle function 52, 80
Multilingual function 45, 80
MUTING 26
N
NIGHT MODE 50
O
On-screen display
Control Menu display 11
OSD 67
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 56, 69,
80
PBC Playback 28, 80
PLAY MODE 33, 34, 35
Preset Station 61
Program Play 34
R
Radio 62
Rear Panel 85
Region Code 8, 81
Remote 59, 86
REPEAT 36
RESET 67
Resume Play 27
S
S VIDEO 20
Scan 37
SCENE 11
Scene 7, 81
SCREEN SAVER 68
SCREEN SETUP 68
Setup Display 66
SHUFFLE 35
Shuffle Play 35
SIZE 71
SLEEP 64
Slide show 32
Slow-motion 37
Sound Field 47
SPEAKER SETUP 23, 71
Speaker System Hookup 14
SUBTITLE 53, 67
Super Audio CD 81
T
TEST TONE 72
TIME SEARCH 40
TITLE 38
Title 7, 81
TRACK 38
Track 7, 29, 81
TRACK SELECTION 69
Troubleshooting 75
TV and Video Component
Hookups 20
TV TYPE 68
U
Usable discs 7
V
VIDEO CD 81
Index
Sony Corporation Printed in Korea
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.
A Selects a disc for playback.
B Ejects the disc.
C Switches the item displayed on the front panel
display.
D Selects the component you want to use.
E Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo
reception.
F Selects AM or FM band.
G Selects program or shuffle play mode.
H Press to return to the Continuous play, etc.
I Sets the remote to TV mode.
Normal mode: tuns off.
TV mode: tuns in red.
J Changes the sound.
K Changes the angles when playing a DVD.
L Changes the subtitle.
M ./>, PREV/NEXT : Press to go to the next
chapter or track or to go back to the previous
chapter or track. PRESET –/+ : Scan all preset
stations.
N Plays a disc.
O Pauses playing a disc.
P Displays the title menu on the TV screen.
MP3/JPEG: Selects albums.
Q Select and execute the items or settings.
R Displays the Control Menu display on the TV
screen to set or adjust the items.
S Select the TV Channel.
T Adjust the TV volume.
U Turns the TV on and off.
V Turns on and off the power of the system.
W Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV
screen.
X Activates the name function.
Y Select the sound field.
Z Press to store a preset station.
wj Makes sound clear at low volume.
wk Select the items of settings. TV: Select channel
numbers.*
wl Executes the items or settings.
e; m/M (SCAN) : Locate a point while
monitoring the picture while playing a disc.
/ SLOW : Play a disc in slow motion in the
pause mode.
TUNING –/+ : Scan all available radio stations.
ea Stops playing a disc.
es Mutes the sound.
ed Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.
MP3/JPEG: Selects albums.
ef Adjust the SYSTEM volume.
eg Press to return to the previously selected screen,
etc.
eh Changes the input mode of the TV.
ej Bass sound is effectively reinforced.
ek Sets the system to turn off at a preset time and
changes the brightness of the front panel display
by two steps.
el Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set
or adjust the items.
* Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method
also works. Press >10, then the number. (For example, for
channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.)
