Sony DAV-C770 Compact Av System User Manual

4-241-068-12(1)

DAV-C770

Compact AV

System

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the unit

to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase

or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the

ventilation of the apparatus with

news papers, table-cloths, curtains,

etc. And don’t place lighted candles

on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not place objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, on the apparatus.

This appliance is classified as a

CLASS 1 LASER product. The label

is located on the bottom exterior.

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-C770

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

As the laser beam used in this CD/

DVD player is harmful to eyes, do

not attempt to disassemble the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

This label is located on the bottom

exterior.

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.

Don’t throw

away the battery

with general

house waste,

dispose of it

correctly as

chemical waste.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony

Compact AV System. Before

operating this system, please read

this manual thoroughly and retain it

for future reference.

For customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED

AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER

OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES

CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO

PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Except for European models

Precautions

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet,

unplug the unit and have it

checked by qualified personnel

before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from

the mains as long as it is

connected to the mains outlet,

even if the unit itself has been

turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall

outlet if you do not intend to use it

for an extended period of time. To

disconnect the cord, pull it out by

the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Do not install the appliance in a

confined space, such as a bookcase

or built-in cabinet.

• 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.

ENERGY STAR

is a U.S.

registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR

partner,

Sony Corporation has

determined that this product

meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a

section with very low level inputs or no audio

signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged

when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft

cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent

solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,

scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or

benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your system, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD

cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

On your TV’s color

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have

color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then

turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color

irregularity should persist, place the speakers

further away from the set.

The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a

still video image or on-screen display image on

your television screen indefinitely. If you leave

the still video image or on-screen display image

displayed on your TV for an extended period of

time you risk permanent damage to your

television screen. Projection televisions are

especially susceptible to this.

On carrying 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, turn off the

system.

Precautions

On safety

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with

this product will increase eye hazard.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked

by qualified personnel before operating it any

further.

On power sources

AC power cord must be changed only at the

qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the

system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the

cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a

malfunction. However, touching the cabinet

should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a

confined space where ventilation is poor as this

may cause overheating.

• 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 discs.

If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

• For power saving purposes, the system can be

completely turned off by the POWER button on

the main unit. Though the LED remains lit for a

while, the system is completely off.

continued

Table of Contents

WARNING.......................................................................................................... 2

Welcome!........................................................................................................... 3

Precautions........................................................................................................ 4

About this Manual .............................................................................................. 7

This system Can Play the Following Discs ........................................................ 7

Notes about the Discs........................................................................................ 9

Note on DVD 5-disc changer ........................................................................... 10

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 11

Guide to the Control Menu Display .................................................................. 15

Getting Started ................................................................ 17

Quick Overview................................................................................................ 17

Unpacking........................................................................................................ 17

Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 18

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup..................................................................... 18

Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................ 21

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups .................................................... 23

Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 25

Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 30

Playing Discs .................................................................. 32

Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 32

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 34

Using the DVD’s Menu..................................................................................... 35

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 35

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............................................................................ 36

Selecting the Play Mode (All Discs, One Disc, or Album)................................ 38

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................... 39

Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................ 41

Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 42

Searching for a Scene ....................................................... 43

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 43

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Album............................................. 44

Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 46

Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display.... 46

Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 47

Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 49

Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 49

Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Decoding) ...................... 51

Enjoying Surround Sound ................................................................................ 51

Using only the front speakers and Subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo).................. 54

Adjusting the level parameters......................................................................... 54

Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 55

Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 55

Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 56

Using Various Additional Functions ....................................... 57

Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 57

Other Operations ............................................................. 62

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 62

Watching the Video or other Unit ..................................................................... 63

Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 64

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Only for the European models) ........... 65

Naming Preset Stations ................................................................................... 65

Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 67

Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 67

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP)............. 68

Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)..................................................... 69

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)............................................................... 71

Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 72

Additional Information ....................................................... 75

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 75

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)........... 79

Glossary .......................................................................................................... 79

Specifications................................................................................................... 82

Language Code List......................................................................................... 84

DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 85

Index ................................................................................................................ 86

Quick reference for Remote Commander ...........................................Back cover

About this Manual

• The instructions in this manual describe

the controls on the remote. You can also

use the controls on the system if they have

the same or similar names as those on the

remote.

• The icons used in this manual are

explained below:

• In this manual, the European model is used

for illustration and on-screen display

(OSD) purposes.

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compress audio data.

This system Can Play the

Following Discs

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Functions

available in

DVD video

mode

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

convenient

features

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

Music CD

Super Audio CD

Terms for discs

• Title

The longest sections of a picture or music

feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video

software, or the entire album in audio

software.

• Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that

are smaller than titles. A title is composed

of several chapters. Depending on the disc,

no chapters may be recorded.

• Album

Section of a music piece on a data CD

containing MP3 audio tracks.

• Track

Sections 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 35), the menu screens, moving

pictures and still pictures are divided into

sections called “scenes.”

continued

You can

Enjoy video playback

(moving pictures) as well

as music.

Play interactive software

using menu screens

displayed on the TV screen

(PBC Playback), in

addition to the video

playback functions of Ver

1.1 discs. Moreover, you

can play high-resolution

still pictures, if they are

included on the disc.

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.

Disc type

VIDEO CDs

without PBC

functions

(Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs

with PBC

functions

(Ver. 2.0 discs)

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on

the back of the unit and will only play

DVDs labelled with the same region code.

DVDs labelled

ALL

will also play on this

system.

If you try to play any other DVD, the

message “Playback prohibited by area

limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.

Depending on the DVD, no region code

indication may be labelled even though

playing the DVD is prohibited by area

restrictions.

Examples of discs that the system

cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded

in the following formats:

– music CD format

– video CD format

– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*

Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,

Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Standard

Organization)

Do not load the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page

8, 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 the adhesive, cellophane

tape, or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this

system depending upon the recording quality or

physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics

of the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been

correctly finalized. For more information, see the

operating instructions for the recording device.

DVD

structure

VIDEO CD,

Super

Audio CD,

or CD

structure

Title

Disc

Index

Track

Chapter

Disc

MP3

structure

Track

Album

Disc

Note on playback operations of

DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and

VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by

software producers. Since this system plays

DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the

disc contents the software producers

designed, some playback features may not

be available. Also, refer to the instructions

supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright

protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents, other

intellectual property rights owned by

Macrovision Corporation, and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended

for home and other limited viewing uses

only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by

its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave

it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the

temperature may rise considerably inside

the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a

cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner, commercially available cleaners,

or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard

circle 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.

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.

Stocker

Note on DVD 5-disc

changer

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.

Disc changer system

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3 DISC 4

DISC 5

Disc

Playing unit

Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front Panel

1 POWER switch (32)

2 STANDBY indicator (32)

3 DISC 1 (play) /A (Eject)/indicator –

DISC 5 (play) /A (Eject)/indicator (32)

4 H (play) (32)

5 X (pause) (33)

6 x (stop) (33)

7 ./> PREV/NEXT, PRESET –/+

(33)

FUNCTION BAND DISPLAY SOUND FIELD

PHONES

STANDBY

8 PHONES jack (32)

9 VOLUME control (32)

0 SOUND FIELD –/+ (51)

qa DISPLAY (64)

qs BAND (30)

qd FUNCTION (63)

qf Disc slot (32)

qg Front panel display (12)

(remote sensor) (18)

continued

ALL1

DISCS

TRACK INDEX M S

SHUFFLE

PROG PBC

REPEAT 1

DIGITAL

SACD

PCM

DIGITAL

PCM

PRO

ALL1

DISCS

LOGIC

TITLE CHAPTER H M S

REPEAT 1

ANGLE

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3

When listening to the radio

FM AM

TUNED MONO ST

MHz

Current band

Preset number Monaural/Stereo effect

Current station

Playing status

Current track number

Current play mode

Lights up during

PBC playback

(VIDEO CD only)

Playing time

Current index number

(The index indicator does not appear during Super

Audio CD or MP3 playback.)

Playing status

Current title number Playing time

Current sound

Current repeat

mode

Current chapter number

Current surround format

Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Play mode

Current sound

Lights up when you can

change the angle

1 SPEAKER jacks (19)

2 AM antenna (21)

3 VIDEO 1 jacks (23)

4 VIDEO 2 jacks (23)

5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN

SELECT switch (75)

6 MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)

jacks (24)

7 VIDEO 2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN)

jack (24)

8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (23)

9 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (21)

Rear Panel

WOOFER 3Ω

IMPEDANCE

USE

EXCEPT

WOOFER 3Ω

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER WOOFER

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

75Ω

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

S VIDEOVIDEO

DVD

ONLY

SPEAKER

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

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Remote

123

456

10/0

1 TV [/1 (on/standby) (62)

2 Z (EJECT) (33)

3 NAME (66)

4 STEREO/MONO (64)

5 MEMORY (30)

6 CLEAR (40)

7 PLAY MODE (39)

8 AUDIO (49)

9 ANGLE (55)

q; SUBTITLE (56)

qa VOL +/– (63)

qs ./> PREV/NEXT, TV CH –/+,

PRESET –/+ (30, 33, 63)

qd H PLAY/SELECT (32)

qf DVD TOP MENU (35)

qg DVD DISPLAY (42)

qh C/X/x/c/ENTER (26)

qj DVD SETUP (59)

qk 1 (standby) (33)

ql DISC SKIP (32)

w; TV/VIDEO (63)

wa REPEAT (42)

ws MUTING (33)

wd TIME (46)

wf FUNCTION (63)

wg BAND (30)

wh Number buttons (35)

wj SOUND FIELD (51)

wk DISPLAY (64)

wl ENTER (62)

e; COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch

(63)

ea m/M/

/ SLOW, TUNING –/+

(30, 43)

es x STOP (33)

ed X PAUSE (33)

ef DVD MENU (35)

eg O RETURN (36)

eh AMP MENU (26)

Note

This remote control glows in the dark. However,

before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light

for awhile.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display

appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in

parentheses.

Control Menu

List of Control Menu Items

DISC

TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/

SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC

playback)/TRACK (VIDEO CD only)

(page 44)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page

45)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 45)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 44)

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/

MP3 only) (page 44)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only)

(page 45)

TIME (page 45)

Displays the disc name or the disc type

inserted into the system.

Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO

CD in PBC playback), or the track

(VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index

(VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/

MP3) to be played.

Displays the index and selects the index

(Super Audio CD) to be played.

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining

playback time.

Inputs the time code for picture and music

searching.

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

1: ENGLISH

Select:

SUBTITLE

DVD

1:DVD

1 2

(

2 7

)

MAKING SCENE

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ENTER

Total number of titles

or tracks recorded

Current playing chapter

number (Video CD/Super

Audio CD/CD: index number)

Current playing title number (Video CD/

Super Audio CD/CD: track number)

Playing time

Icon of selected

Control Menu item

Control Menu items

Function name of selected

Control Menu item

Operation message

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status

(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

Type of disc being

played back

Current setting

Options

Current playing

title name

Disc number

Disc name

or disc type

Control Menu display

Control Menu display off

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/

Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 49)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page

56)

ANGLE (DVD only) (page 55)

PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/

Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 38)

REPEAT (page 42)

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 57)

Changes the audio setting.

Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language.

Changes the angle.

Selects the play mode.

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/

Album) repeatedly, or one title/chapter/

track/Album repeatedly.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

z Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the REPEAT setting to

“OFF.”

The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed.

Getting Started

Quick Overview

This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away.

For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 68.

For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 69.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Speakers (5)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• Speaker cords (5m × 4, 15m × 2) (17ft. × 4, 50ft. × 2)

• Video cord (1)

• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS990 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Foot pads (20)

• Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1)

• 21-pin Adapter (1) (Only for the European models)

Getting Started

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.

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors

of the terminals to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied

with this system.

To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.)

on page 26.

Required cords

Speaker cords

The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the

terminals to be connected.

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by

matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When

using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.

Grey

(+)

(–)

Black

Color tube

(–)

Getting Started

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals

Rear speakers SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (grey) terminals

Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal

Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal

WOOFER 3Ω

IMPEDANCE

USE

EXCEPT

WOOFER 3Ω

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER WOOFER

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

YPB/CB PR/CR

75Ω

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

S VIDEOVIDEO

DVD

ONLY

SPEAKER

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (L)Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Center speaker Front speaker (L)

Color label

Turn over the

subwoofer to

connect the

speaker cord.

Note on placing speakers

Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with

the front/rear speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or

discoloration may result.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these

precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does

not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.

Examples of bad conditions of the speaker cord

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test

tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone,

see page 28.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a

speaker other than the one currently displayed on the 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 be distorted and will lack bass.

Exposed end cords are

touching each other due to

sloppy removal of insulation.

Exposed end speaker cord

is touching another speaker

terminal.

Getting Started

Step 2: Antenna Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna AM terminals

FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal

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.

• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white

cord (A) to the other terminal.

WOOFER 3Ω

IMPEDANCE

USE

EXCEPT

WOOFER 3Ω

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER WOOFER

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

75Ω

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

S VIDEOVIDEO

DVD

ONLY

SPEAKER

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

continued

COAXIAL

75Ω

Outdoor FM antenna

System

z If you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Note

If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion,

do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.

Earth wire

(not supplied)

To earth

Getting Started

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the

components.

Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV monitor MONITOR OUT jack

VCR VIDEO 1 jacks

Digital satellite receiver VIDEO 2 jacks

z 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.

z When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks

Your TV monitor must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV

accept progressive format file signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to

“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 70).

Notes

• When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is output from the front L/R speakers, but

not from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.

• When you use the Video 1 line outputs, please set the unit to 2CH STEREO mode. If the unit is not in 2CH

STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.

• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP,” no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT or S-

VIDEO OUT jacks.

• 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.

Red (R/audio)

Yellow

Yellow (Video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Yellow (Video)

White (L/audio)

continued

WOOFER 3Ω

IMPEDANCE

USE

EXCEPT

WOOFER 3Ω

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER WOOFER

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

75Ω

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

S VIDEOVIDEO

DVD

ONLY

SPEAKER

INTERLACE

SELECTABLE

SCAN SELECT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN INOUT OUT OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

INPUT

OPTICAL

If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the OPTICAL jack

The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the OPTICAL jack instead of the VIDEO IN

and AUDIO IN L/R jacks of the system.

The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over

analog signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver without the OPTICAL jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN L/R jacks only of the

system.

Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)

Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV monitor to be connected.

The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC but Australian models is PAL.

If the color system of the TV is PAL*

To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing 1 (power) on the remote while

pressing X (pause) button on the system. You need to hold the X button until DAV-C770

appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again using the

remote while pressing the X button on the system.

*If the color system of the TV is NTSC, do the same operation above to set the system to

NTSC.

Connecting the AC Power Cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains),

connect the speakers to the system (see page 19).

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of your TV/video components to a wall outlet (mains).

VCR Digital satellite receiver TV monitor

Getting Started

Speaker Setup

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the

same distance from the listening position (A).

However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer

(B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet) (A) from the

listening position.

You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your

room, etc.

Note

Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

About magnetically shielded speaker (to prevent color 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 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set,

etc. If it is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen.

If color irregularity occurs…

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity occurs again…

Place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set.

If color irregularity still occurs after performing the above…

Make sure that no magnetic object is nearby the subwoofer. Color 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.

When the rear speakers are placed to the side

When the rear speakers are placed behind you

45°

90°

20°

A A

45°

90°

20°

A A

continued

C/X/x/c/ENTER

AMP MENU

To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP. SETUP on the front panel display.

2 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be set using X/x.

• Items set in 9 SP. SETUP

–Size of the rear and center speakers

–Distance of the front, rear, and center speakers

–Position and height of the rear speakers

3 Set the parameter using C/c.

The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter disappears from the

display and is stored in the system.

xSIZE

When you do not connect center or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters

for CENTER and REAR. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot

change them. The default settings are underlined.

• CENTER (center speaker)

–

YES: Normally select this.

–NO: Select this if no center speaker is used.

• REAR (rear speakers)

–

YES: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema

Surround modes.

–NO: Select this if no rear speaker is used.

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Specifying the speaker parameters

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your

listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes

to the same level.

You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 72).

Getting Started

xDISTANCE

You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

• F. D. 5 m (17 ft) (front speakers distance)

Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 m (1.0 foot) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 m (3.0 to 50.0

feet).

• C. D.

5 m (17 ft) (center speaker distance)

Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 m (1.0 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front

speaker distance to a distance 1.6 m (5.0 feet) closer to your listening position.

• R. D.

3.4 m (12 ft) (rear speakers distance)

Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 m (1.0 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front

speaker distance to a distance 4.6 m (15.0 feet) closer to your listening position.

Notes

• If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance

of the closest speaker.

• In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The

other model's displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both.

Specifying the rear speaker position and height

If you select anything other than “NO” in “REAR,” specify the position and height of the rear

speakers. The default settings are underlined.

Position diagram

• R. P. BEHIND

Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section B.

• R. P. SIDE

Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section A.

continued

Height diagram

• R. H. LOW

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D.

• R. H. HIGH

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C.

These parameters are not available when “REAR” is set to “NO”.

To specify the balance and level of the speakers

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display.

2 Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to ON.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

3 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be adjusted using X/x.

• Items adjusted in 9 LEVEL

–Balance of the front and rear speakers

–Volume level of the center and rear speakers and subwoofer

4 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the

same using C/c.

The adjusted value will appear on the front panel display.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to adjust other parameters in 9 LEVEL.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the value disappears from the display

and is stored in the system.

6 Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to OFF.

xBALANCE

You can vary the balance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

• F. ___I___

center (front speakers)

Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (You can adjust from center,

6 steps left or right).

• R. ___I___

center (rear speakers)

Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (You can adjust from center,

6 steps left or right).

Getting Started

xLEVEL

You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

• C. LEVEL 0 dB (center speaker level)

Adjust the level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).

• R. LEVEL 0 dB (rear speakers level)

Adjust the level of the rear speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).

• S.W. LEV.

0 dB (subwoofer level)

Adjust the level of the subwoofer (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).

Notes

• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.

• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use the VOLUME control.

Other AMP MENU settings

You can control the brightness of the front panel display, clear the preset stations and the station

names, and set the speaker parameters back to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly

to display 9 CUSTOMIZE. Use X/x to select the following items.

xDIMMER

You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.

xMEMO. CLR.

• N (No): Skip back to previous menu.

• Y (Yes): If you select Y by pressing ENTER, “Really? N” and “Really? Y” appears.

If you select “Really? Y,” by pressing ENTER, “ALL CLEAR!” is displayed and all settings

such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be

defaulted.

This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and

the system can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II.

When the Sound Field is set to “NORMAL SURROUND,” you can select the type of decoding

for 2 channel source. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 92CH MODE. Use X/x to select

the following items.

x2CH MODE

• PLII MOVIE (Pro Logic II Movie): Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This

setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce

the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.

• PLII MUSIC (Pro Logic II Music): Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This

setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.

• PRO LOGIC: Performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded

into 4 channels.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or MPEG format signals or Super Audio CD.

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel

display.

Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.

2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the frequency indication starts to change,

then release.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo

program) appear on the front panel display.

3 Press MEMORY.

A preset number appears on the front panel display.

4 Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number you want.

MEMORY

PRESET –/+

BAND

TUNING –/+

ENTER

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PCM

AUTO

TUNED ST

MHz

TUNED ST

MHz

TUNED ST

MHz

Getting Started

5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press TUNING + or – repeatedly in 2 to tune in the station manually.

To change the preset number

Start over from 1.

To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Middle Eastern, and

Philippine models)

The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas).

To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system by

pressing 1 on the remote. While holding down x (on the system), turn on the power using the

remote. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased.

To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

ALL

PRO

LOGIC

DIGITAL

NTSCPBC ANGLE

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX TUNEDH MONOMSTS

kHz

PROGRAM

MHz

SHUFFLE

REPEAT 1

FM AM

DISC1SAUTO

ALL

PRO

LOGIC

DIGITAL

NTSCPBC ANGLE

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S

kHz

PROGRAM

MHz

SHUFFLE

REPEAT 1

FM AM

DISC1SAUTO

FUNCTION BAND DISPLAY SOUND FIELD

PHONES

STANDBY

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,

some operations may be different or

restricted.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your disc.

1 Turn on your TV.

2 Switch the input selector on the TV

to this system.

3 Press POWER on the system.

The system turns on.

Unless the mode of the system is set to

“DVD,” press FUNCTION to select

“DVD.”

Playing Discs

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

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.

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 playback other discs, press DISC

SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5

of the system.

Adjust the volume on the system.

After following Step 6

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear

on the TV screen. You can play the disc

interactively by following the instructions

on the menu. DVD (page 35), VIDEO CD

(page 35).

POWER

STANDBY indicator

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Z (EJECT)

Adjust the volume Connect

headphones

With the playback side facing down

DISC SKIP

DISC 1-5 /A/ indicators

FUNCTION

Playing Discs

Additional operations

To Operation

Stop Press x.

Pause Press X.

Resume play after Press X or H.

pause

Go to the next chapter, Press >.

track, or scene in

continuous play mode

Go back to the Press ..

preceding chapter, track,

or scene in continuous

play mode

Stop play and remove Press Z.

the disc

Mute the sound Press MUTING. To

cancel muting, press it

again or turn up the

volume.

Change a disc while Press DISC SKIP.

playing another disc

Play the desired disc Press DISC 1-5 on

directly the system

Stop play and remove Press DISC 1-5 A on

the desired disc the system

Note

If there is no disc in any disc tray, “READY!”

appears on the front panel display.

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MUTING

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 POWER 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, press POWER on the system.

While playing a disc, do not turn off the

system by pressing POWER. 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.

On Auto-Function

If a disc is already loaded to any disc stocker, you can

play it back simply by pressing the H or its

corresponding DISC 1-DISC 5, even if the previous

music source was not a DVD. The function changes

to DVD and playback starts (Auto-Function).

However, if Program Play is on, you can only start

playback by pressing the H.

z On the DISC 1-5 indicators

The DISC 1-5 indicators change their colors 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 remote once.

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.

DISC SKIP

Z (EJECT)

Notes

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the

system may not resume playback from exactly the

same point.

• The point where you stopped playing is cleared

when:

– you turn the power off by pressing POWER on

the system.

– you change the play mode.

– you change the setting on the Setup Menu.

Resuming Playback from

the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play)

When you stop the disc, the system

remembers the point where you pressed x

and “RESUME” appears on the front panel

display. As long as you do not remove the

disc, Resume Play will work even if the

system enters standby mode by pressing 1.

1 While playing a disc, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on the front panel

display, so you can restart the disc

from the point where you stopped the

disc.

If “RESUME” does not appear,

Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

The system starts playback from the

point where you stopped the disc in

Step 1.

z To play from the beginning of the disc, press x

twice, then press H.

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Playing Discs

Playing VIDEO CDs with

PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

With PBC (Playback Control) functions,

you can enjoy simple interactive operations,

search functions, and other such operations.

PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO

CDs interactively by following the menu on

the TV screen.

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.

O RETURN

./>

X/x

ENTER

Number

buttons

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C/X/x/c

DVD TOP

ENTER

Number

buttons

DVD MENU

Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a

picture or a music feature called “titles.”

When you play a DVD which contains

several titles, you can select the title you

want using DVD TOP MENU.

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.

1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD

MENU.

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.

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4 Follow the instructions in the

menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the instructions supplied with

the disc, as the operating procedure

may differ according to the VIDEO

CD.

To go back to the menu

Press O RETURN.

z To play without using PBC, press ./> or

the number buttons while the system is stopped to

select a track, then press H or ENTER.

“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and

the system starts continuous play. You cannot play

still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC

playback, press x twice, then press H.

Note

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

Playing an MP3 Audio

Track

You can play back data CDs (CD-ROMs/

CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1

Audio Layer 3) 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.

Note

The player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the

following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz.

Selecting an album and track

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu and disc name of

MP3 data disc appear.

DVD DISPLAY

ENTER

X/x/C/c

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O RETURN

Playing Discs

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 (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/

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.

2:MP3

ROCK BEST HIT

MP3

10.

HIGHWAY1.

TAKE IT EASY

VIEW POINT

MY CHILDREN

DANCING

GOOD TASTE

DESTINATION

PLACE-KICK

PORT TOWER

MARATHON

MP3

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

JAZZ

R&B

MY FAVORITE SONGS

CLASSICAL

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSANOVA

2:MP3

Notes

• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be

used for album or track names. Anything else is

displayed as “ ”.

• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the

ID3 tag information is displayed as a track name.

About MP3 audio tracks

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.

To play a Multi Session CD

The 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.

When 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.

Notes

• 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.

• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO

format.

Selecting the Play Mode

(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)

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.

ENTER

X/x

DVD

DISPLAY

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xALL/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 only): The system plays

tracks in the Album that is contained on a

MP3 disc, and you can set Shuffle Play or

Repeat Play for the Album. When the disc

except an MP3 disc is played, the system

plays the disc in ONE play mode.

To return to the previous display

Press ORETURN/EXIT or C.

To turn off the display

Press DVD DISPLAY.

You can select the play mode directly by pressing

PLAY MODE. Each time you press the button, the play

mode changes.

2:MP3

(

1 5

)

MP3

CONTINUE (ALL)

CONTINUE (ONE)

SHUFFLE (ALL)

SHUFFLE (ONE)

CONTINUE (ALBUM)

SHUFFLE (ALBUM)

PROGRAM

PLAY MODE

Playing Discs

Program

Creating Your Own

Program (Program Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the

order you want by arranging the order of the

tracks on the disc to create your own

program. You can program up to 25 tracks.

1 In stop mode, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “PROGRAM”

appears on the front panel

display.

The program menu appears on the TV

screen.

PLAY MODE

ENTER

X/x/c

Number

buttons

CLEAR

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continued

Program

DISC2(CD)

Disc

DISC3(CD)

DISC4(CD)

DISC5(CD)

DISC1(CD)

Program

DISC2(CD)

Disc

DISC3(CD)

DISC4(CD)

DISC5(CD)

DISC1(CD)

1 TRACK1

Track

2 TRACK2

3 TRACK3

4 TRACK4

5 TRACK5

6 TRACK6

7 TRACK7

8 TRACK8

9 TRACK9

ALL TRACKS

Program

DISC2(CD)

Disc

DISC3(CD)

DISC4(CD)

DISC5(CD)

DISC1(CD)

1 TRACK1

Track

2 TRACK2

3 TRACK3

4 TRACK4

5 TRACK5

6 TRACK6

8 TRACK8

9 TRACK9

ALL TRACKS

7 TRACK7

2 Press ENTER, then press X/x to

select the disc.

3 Press c.

The cursor moves to the track (in this

case, “DISC1(CD)”). Before

programming the MP3 tracks, it is

required to select the album.

When the list of all tracks or albums

cannot be displayed on the window,

the jump bar appears. Press c to select

the jump bar icon, and then scroll the

jump bar to display the rest of the list

using X/x.

4 Select the track you want to

program.

For example, select track “7.”

5 Press X/x or the number buttons

to select “7” then press ENTER.

6 To program other tracks, repeat

Steps 2 to 5.

The programmed tracks are displayed

in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play begins.

When the program ends, you can

restart the same program again by

pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR during playback.

To turn off the program menu

In stop mode, press PLAY MODE to turn

off the program menu.

To cancel the programmed order

Press CLEAR in Step 3, and the last

program is canceled one by one.

You can do Repeat Play of the programmed

tracks. Press REPEAT, or set “REPEAT” to “ALL” in

the Control Menu display during Program Play.

Program

1 DISC1(CD)–TRACK7

Notes

• The number and name of tracks displayed are the

same number and name of tracks recorded on a

disc.

• This Program Play function is not available for

DVDs.

Playing Discs

Playing in random order

(Shuffle Play)

You can have the system “shuffle” tracks

and play them in random order. Subsequent

“shuffling” may produce a different playing

order.

1 In stop mode, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”

appears on 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 a random order.

2 Press H.

To return to normal play

In stop mode, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” disappears

from the front panel display, or during

playback, press CLEAR to return to normal

play.

PLAY MODE

CLEAR

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Setting the shuffle mode on the

Control Menu

You can select the normal shuffle and 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.

4 Press H.

The selected shuffle play begins.

2:MP3

(

1 5

)

MP3

CONTINUE (ALL)

CONTINUE (ONE)

SHUFFLE (ALL)

SHUFFLE (ONE)

CONTINUE (ALBUM)

SHUFFLE (ALBUM)

PROGRAM

10/0

DVD DISPLAY

ENTER

X/x/c

3 Select the Repeat Play setting.

When playing a DVD

•

OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats all the titles (except

SHUFFLE (ALL)).

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter

(except SHUFFLE (ALL)).

When playing a VIDEO CD/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 (MP3 only)

(except SHUFFLE (ALL)).

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

When Program Play is set to ON

•

OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats Program Play.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press CLEAR.

z You can set Repeat Play during stop

mode

After selecting the “REPEAT” item, press H.

The system starts Repeat Play.

z You can quickly display the “REPEAT”

status

Press REPEAT on the remote.

Note

You can perform Repeat play for DVD titles that

contain chapters.

DVD

1:DVD

1 2

(

2 7

)

MAKING SCENE

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

ALL

TITLE

CHAPTER

OFF

Playing repeatedly (Repeat

Play)

You can play all the titles/tracks or a single

title/chapter/track on a disc.

In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the

system repeats tracks in the shuffled or

programmed order.

You cannot perform Repeat Play during

PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 35).

CLEAR

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

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DVD DISPLAY

X/x

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

(REPEAT), then press ENTER.

If you do not select “OFF,” the

indicator of the “REPEAT” lights in

green.

ENTER

Searching for a Scene

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SLOW /

m/M

Searching for a Particular

Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-

motion Play)

You can locate a particular point on a disc

quickly by monitoring the picture or playing

back slowly.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not

be able to do some of the operations described.

• This function does not work when you play an

MP3 disc.

Locating a point quickly by playing

a disc in fast forward or fast

reverse (Scan)

Press m or M while playing a disc.

When you find the point you want, press

H to return to normal speed.\

To change the scan speed (DVD/

VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only)

Each time you press m or M during

scan, the playback speed changes. Two

speeds are available. With each press, the

indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

FF1M t FF2M

Opposite direction

FR1m t FR2m

The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is

faster than FF1M/FR1m.

Watching frame by frame (Slow-

motion play)

You can use this function only for DVDs or

VIDEO CDs. Press

or when the

system is in the pause mode. To return to

normal speed, press H.

Each time you press

or during Slow-

motion play, the playback speed changes.

Two speeds are available. With each press,

the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

SLOW 2

t SLOW 1

Opposite direction (DVD only)

SLOW 2

t SLOW 1

The SLOW 2 /SLOW 2 playback speed

is slower than SLOW 1

/SLOW 1 .

xWhen playing a DVD

(TITLE)

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD

(TRACK)

xWhen playing a Super Audio

(TRACK)

xWhen playing a CD

(TRACK)

xWhen playing an MP3

(ALBUM) or

(TRACK)

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.

3 Press X/x to select the desired track,

then press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the

selected track.

DVD

DISPLAY

ENTER

Number

buttons

CLEAR

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Searching for a title/track/album

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search method,

then press ENTER.

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track/Index/

Album

You can search a title (DVD), chapter

(DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super

Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super

Audio CD), and album (MP3). As titles,

tracks and albums 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)

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Searching for a Scene

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

select the chapter or index number you

want to search.

If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing

CLEAR, then select another number.

5 Press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the

selected number.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the

Control Menu is turned off.

To search for a particular point

using the time code (TIME SEARCH)

1 In Step 2, select (TIME).

“T

” (playing time of the

current title or track) is selected.

2 Press ENTER.

“T

” changes to “T --:--:--.”

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons, then press ENTER.

For example, to find the 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.

Searching for a chapter/index

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

xWhen playing a DVD

(CHAPTER)

xWhen playing a VIDEO CD

(INDEX)

xWhen playing a Super Audio

(INDEX)

Example: when you select

(CHAPTER)

“

(

)” is selected (

refers to a

number).

The number in parentheses indicates

the total number of titles, chapters,

tracks, or indexes.

3 Press ENTER.

“** (**)” changes to “— (**)”.

DVD

1 2

(

2 7

)

MAKING SCENE

1 8

(

3 4

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

1 2

(

2 7

)

MAKING SCENE

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

– –

(

3 4

)

TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX TUNEDH MONOMSTS

kHz

PROGRAM

MHz

SHUFFLE

REPEAT 1