Sony DAV-DZ290K User Manual

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DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ290K

WARNING

Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

Indoor use only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is loca ted on the rear exterior.

Precautions

On power sources

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

on its packaging indicates that

About These Operating Instructions

“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

• The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVDRW/DVD-R.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models.

• The default setting is underlined.

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 under U.S. Patent #’s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

DivX

is a video file compression technology,

developed by DivX, Inc.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

About MPEG-4 Visual

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM

This system incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Table of Contents

About These Operating Instructions ....... 3

Playable Discs......................................... 5

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System .......10

Step 2: Connecting the System ...17 Step 3: Performing the Quick

Setup ........................................25

Step 4: Selecting the Source .......28

Step 5: Enjoying Surround

Sound .......................................29

Disc

Playing a Disc ....................................... 32

Using Play Mode...................................37

Searching/Selecting Disc Contents ....... 40

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 42

Enjoying Video Files ............................ 46

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound ....................................... 48

Restricting Playback of the Disc...........48

Changing the System Settings by Using

the Setup Display............................ 50

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 58

Listening to the Radio...........................59

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 61

Playing Back Files of a USB Device.... 63

Transferring Songs onto a USB

Device............................................. 71

Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile

Phone ..............................................75

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ........................................... 75

Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 77

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically................................. 78

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 79

Enjoying Karaoke................................. 80

Using the Sound Effect......................... 83

Selecting the Effect to Suit

the Source....................................... 84

Changing the Input Level of the Sound

from Connected Components......... 85

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 85

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 86

Viewing Information About the Disc... 86

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 89

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................... 90

Notes about the Discs ........................... 91

Troubleshooting.................................... 92

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 101

Specifications ..................................... 102

Glossary.............................................. 103

Playback priority of file types ............ 106

Language Code List............................ 107

Index to Parts and Control .................. 108

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 112

Index ................................................... 116

Playable Discs

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

VR (Video Recording) mode

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL)

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)

• Super VCD

• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format

Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD

CD • Audio CD

• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD

format, containing MP3 image files MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 9660

, DivX video files, and

Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet

files1), JPEG

(extended format)

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/

DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), DivX video files, and MPEG4 video files, and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files

must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).)

A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

Notes on discs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5

• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extra

• CD Graphics disc

• DVD Audio

• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files, or MPEG4 video files

•DVD-RAM

•Blu-ray Disc

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7)

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system 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, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play a Multi Session CD 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 MP3 files and JPEG image files 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 rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

Getting Started

Unpacking

• Front speakers (2)

Getting Started

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple)

•Video cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

• Stand bases (2)

• Screws (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Setup Guide

For Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Filipino, Mexican, Argentine, and Latin American models

• HDMI cable (1)

For Australian models

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)

• Operating Instructions for the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

Note

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the System

Positioning the system

For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position

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(A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C). The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.

Subwoofer

Front left speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front right speaker (R)

Surround left speaker (L)

Note

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.

Surround right speaker (R)

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.

Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.

Getting Started

Assembling the speakers

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers)

Use the parts as follows:

• Front speakers (2)

Getting Started

• Speaker cords (2, red/white)

• Stand bases (2)

• Screws (2)

For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17.

Note

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.

• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 15).

1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the stand base.

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.

Use the speaker cords as follows:

• Front left speaker (L): White

• Front right speaker (R): Red

Bottom of the stand base

Speaker cord

Stand base

2 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red

Rear of the speaker

3 Attach the stand base to the speaker by engaging the protrusions on the stand base in

the holes of the speaker securely.

You can change the angle of the speaker depending on which set of holes you use.

Getting Started

Horizontal

Upward angle

4 Move the speaker cord so that it does not block the screw hole for securing the screw.

Speaker cord

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5 Secure the stand base with the screw.

Screw

Fully-assembled illustration

Front left speaker (L): White label

White

Front right speaker (R): Red label

Red

Installing the speakers on a wall

Caution

• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround left speaker (L): Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.

See the illustrations below.

Getting Started

4 mm (

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

145 mm (5

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

/32 inch)

/4 inches)

5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

For the other speakers

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

Hole on the back of the speaker

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

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5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Rear of the speaker

Hole on the back of the speaker

Step 2: Connecting the System

For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made.

Note

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

Connecting the speakers

The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker. Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the unit. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.

To connect speaker cords to the unit

When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.

Getting Started

Red (Front right speaker (R))

White (Front left speaker (L))

Purple (Subwoofer)

O W B

CENTER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R

SUR L

I O

DC5V

0.7A MAX

Green (Center speaker)

To connect speaker cords to the speaker

Connector

Color tube

(–)

(+)

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AUDIO IN

Blue (Surround left speaker (L))

Gray (Surround right speaker (R))

Rear of the speaker

Connecting the TV (Video connection)

This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.

Getting Started

C Component video cable (not supplied)

SUR L

SUR R

FRONT R FRONT L

I O

R E F

CENTER

DC5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

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A Video cord (supplied)

B HDMI cable*

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV.

To the component video input jacks of the TV.

To the video input jack of the TV.

* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Filipino, Mexican, Argentine,

and Latin American models only.

Method 1: Video cord (A) connection

This is the basic connection.

Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection

If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV both with an HDMI cable and video cord. Picture quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection. When connecting with the HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal (page 26). To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you need to connect to the TV with the video cord. Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the HDMI OUT jack.

* HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Method 3: Component video cable (C) and video cord (A) connection

If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the TV both with a component video cable and video cord. Picture quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection. When connecting with the component video cable, you need to set the type of output signal to progressive format (page 26). To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you need to connect to the TV with the video cord. Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.

To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models only)

Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the unit while turning OPERATION DIAL on the

unit counterclockwise.

Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. “NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.

Getting Started

Connecting the TV (Audio connection)

This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection.

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SUR L

SUR R

FRONT R FRONT L

I O

R E F

CENTER

D Audio cord (not supplied)

DC5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

To the audio out jacks of the TV.

Audio cord (D) connection

This connection sends an analog audio signal.

• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks instead of the TV.

Connecting the other components

You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): E USB device (not supplied): F DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: G (TDM-iP20 is supplied with Australian models. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.)

F Connect a USB device (page 63).

E Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

To a portable audio source

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Getting Started

SUR L

SUR R

FRONT R FRONT L

I O

R E

W B U

CENTER

DC5V

0.7A MAX

AUDIO IN

G DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 75)

Note

• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing .

• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks instead of the TV.

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.

VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc.

Getting Started

System

VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc.

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from more than one component.

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

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FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Getting Started

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit

ANTENNA

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Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.

Getting Started

Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.

About the demonstration

After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press [/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press or

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• “DEMO ON”: On.

• “DEMO OFF”: Off.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

• When you purchase the system new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing “COLD

RESET” (page 89)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup

5 Press X/x to select a language, then

press .

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

Getting Started

Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the area.

"/1

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.

Note

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 28).

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen.

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If this message does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 26).

4 Press without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM PAUSE MODE:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

(VIDEO CD)

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

6 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type, then press .

• [16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode (page 52)

• [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]: For a 4:3 standard TV (page 52)

The Setup Display for the Control for HDMI function appears.

HDMI SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION:

AUTO

(1920x1080p)

ON OFF OFF

7 Press X/x to select the setting, then

press .

• [ON]: The Control for HDMI function (page 61) is set to on.

• [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is set to off.

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

8 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press .

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 77).

9 Connect the calibration mic (supplied)

to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front

Getting Started

panel.

Set up the calibration mic at ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.

Calibration mic

from the status of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following “Settings for the speakers” (page 56).

11 Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c

to select [YES], then press .

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

94( 99) 1( 1) T 0: 01: 08

CUSTOM

CUSTOM QUICK

DVD VIDEO

10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press

[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet during the measurement.

Note

• Loud test sounds are output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.

• The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements. When the measurements differ considerably

4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press

The Quick Setup display appears.

Setting the type of video output to match your TV

Depending on the connection of the TV (page 18), select the type of video output of the system.

To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack

When you connect the unit and the TV with an HDMI cable, select the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack.

For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then

press .

The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [HDMI

RESOLUTION], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,

then press .

• [AUTO (1920 outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV.

• [1920 × 1080i* video signals.

• [1280 720p* video signals.

•[720

× 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×

480p* video signals.

* i: interlace, p: progressive

** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may

appear.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is a method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. To use this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.

× 1080p)]: The system

× 1080i]: The system outputs 1920

× 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],

then press .

The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT)], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,

then press .

[OFF]: The system does not output progressive signals. Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive

signals, or,

– your TV is connected via jacks other than

the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. Select this setting when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals,

and,

– the TV is connected via the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. When you select [ON], the confirmation display appears. Follow the Steps below.

8 Press C/c to select [START], then

press .

The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly.

9 Press C/c to select [YES], then press

The system outputs a progressive signal. When you select [NO], the system does not output a progressive signal.

Getting Started

Step 4: Selecting the Source

You can select the playback source.

Getting Started

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press FUNCTION, the function changes as follows.

“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “USB” t “TV/ VIDEO” t “DMPORT” t “AUDIO” t …

Function Source

“DVD” Disc that is played by the

system

“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 58)

“USB” USB device (page 63)

“TV/VIDEO” TV or component that is

connected to the TV/ VIDEO jacks on the rear panel

“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (page 75)

“AUDIO” Portable audio source that

is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel

FUNCTION

Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

SYSTEM MENU

X/x/c,

Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “PRO LOGIC” appears in the front panel display. 4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.

Getting Started

Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press

or c.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until the surround sound effect you want appears in the front panel

display.

See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

About speaker output

The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 77).

Getting Started

For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D. STD.” For other models, the default setting is “A.F.D. MULTI” (when connecting the headphones to the unit, the default setting is “HP 2CH”).

Sound from Surround effect Effect

Depending on the source. “A.F.D. STD”

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD)

“A.F.D. MULTI”

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI)

The system discriminates the sound format of the source and presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.

• 2 channel source: The system outputs 2 channel sound from the front and surround speakers by assigning the 2 channel sound to the surround left and right channels.

• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source.

“PRO LOGIC”

“PLII MOVIE”

“PLII MUSIC”

“2CH STEREO” The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and

“HP 2CH”

(HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO)

• 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the speakers.

– “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.

– “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie

mode decoding.

– “ PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode

decoding.

• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source.

subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

The system outputs the sound from the headphones regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multichannel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

Sound from Surround effect Effect

“HP VIRTUAL”

(HEADPHONE VIRTUAL)

The system outputs the sound from the headphones by adding a surround effect regardless of sound format or number of channels.

To turn the surround effect off

Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.”

Note

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.

• You cannot select the decoding mode while the system is loading a disc.

• You cannot select the decoding mode during karaoke mode.

• You cannot select the decoding mode when the unit is reading the files in a USB device or transferring songs.

• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.

• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select “A.F.D. STD,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC.”

Getting Started

Disc

Playing a Disc

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

Adjust the volume

"/1

Disc tray

STEP

/m/

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to

this system.

3 Press "/1.

The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

Connect headphones

FUNCTION

OPERATION DIAL

"/1

FUNCTION

MUTING

VOLUME +/–

./> H

4 Press Z on the unit to open the disc

tray, and place a disc on the tray.

Place one disc on the tray, and then press Z.

With the label side up.

Note

• When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.

• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.

5 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous play).

6 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/

– on the remote or the VOLUME control on the unit.

The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display.

Note

• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on, the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI cable can be sync-operated with the system. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 61).

To turn the system off

Press "/1 while the system is on. The system enters standby mode.

To save power in standby mode

Press "/1 while the system is on. To enter power saving mode, make sure that the system is in the following status.

– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 24).

– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF]

(page 61).

To use the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit. The sound of the system is muted.

Other operations

To Press

Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene

Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene

Find the desired chapter, track, or scene using OPERATION DIAL on

the unit

Turn off the sound temporarily

Stop play and remove the disc

Locate a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse

(Scan)

Watch frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

. twice in a second.

When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current chapter, track, or scene.

Turning OPERATION DIAL clockwise is the same operation as pressing >.

Turning OPERATION DIAL counterclockwise is the same operation as pressing ..

MUTING.

To cancel, press it again or press VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.

Z on the unit.

M/ or /m while

playing a disc. Each time you press M/ or / m during scan, the playback speed changes. To return to normal speed, press H. Actual speeds may differ with some discs.

M/ or /m3)

while the system is in pause mode. Each time you press M/ or /m during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. To return to normal playback speed, press H.

To Press

Play one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

2)4)5)

STEP to go to the next frame while the system is in pause mode. Press STEP

to go to the preceding frame while the system is in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-R/DVD-RW only). To return to normal

Disc

playback, press H.

Replay the previous scene (10 seconds

before)

Briefly fast forward the current scene (30 seconds ahead)

Except for JPEG image files.

DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only.

Except for VIDEO CDs.

You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.

For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, this function works

(instant replay) dur ing

playback.

(instant advance)

during playback.

only for video files.

DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button

can be used except for DivX/MPEG4 video files.

DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/

DVD+R only. The button can be used except for DivX/MPEG4 video files.

Displaying multi-angles and subtitles

To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.

Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle.

To display the subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language during

playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want.

Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.

Note

• You can select the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.avi” or “.divx” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

Changing the sound

When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, 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. You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio CD.

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio signal.

x DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language Code List” (page 107) to confirm which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

x DVD-VR

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example:

• [1: MAIN]

• [1: SUB] (sub sound)

• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)

• [2: MAIN]

(main sound)

•[2: SUB]

• [2: MAIN+SUB]

x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)

•[STEREO]: The standard stereo sound.

• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel (monaural).

• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel (monaural).

x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD (DivX video file)

The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differs, depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc. The format appears on the TV screen.

x Super VCD

• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track

• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio track 1 (monaural).

• [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of audio track 1 (monaural).

• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track

• [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio track 2 (monaural).

• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of audio track 2 (monaural).

Checking the audio signal format

If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below.

x DVD

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel

Surround (L/R)

1: ENGLISH

Front (L/R) + Center

Currently playing program format

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 channel

Front (L/R)

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

CL R

LFE

LS RS

Surround (Monaural)

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [MULTI/

2CH], then press .

The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the desired setting

and press .

• [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel playback area.

• [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel playback area.

Note

• When the Super Audio CD does not have a multichannel playback area, you cannot select the playback area.

Disc

1:SPANISH

Currently playing program format

x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)

DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1

L R

Example:

MP3 audio

1:MP3 128k

Bit rate

Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change the playback layer you want to listen to.

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [SUPER

AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press .

x When the current layer is the CD layer

[SUPER AUDIO CD] appears.

x When the current layer is the Super Audio CD layer

[CD] appears.

3 Press to change the layer.

• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the Super Audio CD layer. When the system is playing a Super Audio CD layer, “SA-CD” lights up in the front panel display.

• [CD]: You can play the CD layer.

When the system is playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display.

Note

• Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area.

• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change playback areas.

• Super Audio CD audio s ignals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

(PBC Playback)

With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD 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 using

the number buttons.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number.

3 Press . 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

To go back to the menu

Press O RETURN.

Note

• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H.

• To play without using the PBC function, press ./ > or the number buttons while the system is in stop

mode to select a track, then press H or . The system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H.

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 in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system is set to standby mode by pressing "/1.

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press H.

The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

Note

• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point.

• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when:

– you eject the disc.

– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).

– you change or reset the settings on the Setup

Display.

– you change the parental control level.

– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.

– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the current disc.

• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play.

• This function may not work properly with some discs.

• To play from th e beginnin g of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

To enjoy a disc that you played before with resume playback

(Multi-disc Resume)

This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc the last time it was played and resumes playback from that point the next time you insert the same disc. When the resume playback memory is full, the resume playback point for the earliest disc is deleted. To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 55).

Note

• This system stores the resume points in memory for up to 10 discs.

• To play from th e beginnin g of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

Using Play Mode

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 99 tracks.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM],

then press .

The options for [PROGRAM] appear.

3 Press X/x to select [SET t], then

press .

Total time of the programmed tracks

PROGRAM 0: 00:00

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Tracks recorded on a disc

01 02 03 04 05 06

Disc

4 Press c.

The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).

PROGRAM 0: 00:00

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

01 02 03 04 05 06

5 Select the track you want to program.

For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then

press .

Selected track

PROGRAM 0: 03:51

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

02 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

01 02 03 04 05 06

6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps

4 to 5.

The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Program Play.

Program Play starts. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR while the display for the program setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press

To turn off the Control Menu display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off.

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your

own program.”

2 Press X/x to select the program

number of the track you want to change or cancel.

If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR.

3 Follow Step 5 for new programming.

To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press .

To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order

1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your

own program.”

2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. 3 Press .

Note

• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also canceled.

Playing in random order

(Shuffle Play)

You can play the contents on a disc in random order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a different playing order.

Note

• The same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing MP3 files.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],

then press .

The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD

• [OFF]: Off.

• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the disc.

x During Program Play

• [OFF]: Off.

• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in Program Play.

x DATA CD (except for video files)/ DATA DVD (except for video files)

• [OFF]: Off.

• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3 files in the folder on the current disc. When no folder is selected, the first folder will play in random order.

4 Press .

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off.

Note

• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback.

• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Program Play and Repeat Play are also canceled.

Playing repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or Program Play modes.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],

then press .

The options for [REPEAT] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR

•[OFF]: Off.

• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on the disc.

• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on a disc.

• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current chapter on a disc.

x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD

•[OFF]: Off.

• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the tracks on the disc.

• [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track.

x DATA CD/DATA DVD

•[OFF]: Off.

• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on the disc.

• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder.

• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can repeat the current file.

• [FILE] (video files only): You can repeat the current file.

4 Press .

The item is selected.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off.

Note

• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback.

• When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio sound will not match the image.

• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled.

Disc

Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR

Using the DVD’s menu

A DVD is divided into many 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. When you play a DVD that allows 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 depending on the disc.

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to

select the item you want to play or change.

3 Press .

To display the DVD’s menu on the Control Menu display

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [DISC

MENU], then press .

The options for [DISC MENU] appear.

3 Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP

MENU].

4 Press .

To turn off the Control Menu display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off.

This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created.

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/

PLAY LIST], then press .

The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles in the order of the existing playlist.

• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles originally recorded.

4 Press .

Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.

You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATA CD/ DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired title or track by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.

1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to

[MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY twice.)

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).

The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files.

98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17

Selected row

DVD VIDEO

3 Press .

[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

98( 99)

13( 99)

T 0: 03: 17

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

select the desired number of the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number.

5 Press .

The system starts playback from the selected number.

• When the Con trol Me nu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (video file)) by pressing the number buttons and .

To search for a scene using the time code

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons.

For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).

4 Press .

Note

• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code.

Disc

1 In Step 2, select [TIME].

[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title) is selected.

2 Press .

[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files

You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files:

– which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file)

or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (JPEG image file).

– which conform to the DCF* image file

format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Note

• The system will play any files with the extension “.mp3,” “.jpg,” or “.jpeg” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these files may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The system does not play back audio in MP3PRO format.

• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depend ing on the folder configuration, the number of folders that can be recognized by the system may decrease.)

• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG image files in a folder.

• The system may take a longer time to play files when progressing to the following folder or jumping to other folders.

• The system ma y not play certain types of JPEG image files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)).

Selecting an MP3 file or folder

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

After loading the disc, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD

MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], then press .

A list of folders that contain MP3 files appears.

The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

FOLDER LIST

01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) 04 Ready for Romance (1986) 05 In the Garden of Venus (1987) 06 Romantic Warriors (1987) 07 Back for Good (1988) 08 Alone (1999)

6 Press X/x to select a folder.

x To play MP3 files in a folder

Press H to start playing the selected folder.

x To select an MP3 file

Press . The list of files contained in the folder appears.

TRACK LIST

03 In the Middle of Nowher...

01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire

Press X/x to select a file and press . The system starts playing the selected file.

You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list.

To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous MP3 file

Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current MP3 file. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing .. To return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn on/off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Other operations

See “Other operations” (page 33).

Selecting a JPEG image file or folder

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

After loading the disc, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [PHOTO] is selected, press DVD

MENU. When other than [PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select [PHOTO], then press .

A list of folders that contain JPEG files appears. The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

FOLDER LIST

01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals 07 2003.11.16 08 2003.12.03

6 Press X/x to select a folder.

x To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

x To play JPEG image files in a folder

Press H to start playing the selected folder.

The JPEG images are played as a slide show. You can change the interval of the slide show (page 44), and add effects to the slide show (page 44).

x To select a JPEG image file by displaying the image browser

Press PICTURE NAVI. Previews of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you want to view, then press . To return to the previous screen, press O RETURN.

To play the next or previous JPEG image file

Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not displayed. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press c after the last image on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing C. To return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list.

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To rotate a JPEG image file

When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 degree increments. Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

Note

• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI S ETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 54).

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn on/off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Other operations

See “Other operations” (page 33).

Playing a slide show with sound

You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

After loading the disc, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected,

press DVD MENU. When other than [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC/PHOTO], then press

The list of folders appears.

6 Press X/x to select the desired folder

and press H.

The system starts playing the selected folder.

You can turn the folder list on/off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.

Note

• If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set th e MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.

Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files

1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to

[MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY twice.)

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],

then press .

The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard duration.

• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL].

• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL].

• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration longer than [SLOW 1].

4 Press .

Note

• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.

Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show

1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to

[MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY twice.)

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],

then press .

The options for [EFFECT] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

•[MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom.

• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches out from left to right of the TV screen.

• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen.

• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects.

• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image.

• [OFF]: Off.

4 Press .

Note

• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 54).

Selecting playback priority of the file type

You can select playback priority when mixed media (MP3 files, JPEG image files, or video files) are in the disc.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

After loading the disc, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 Press X/x to select a setting.

• [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both JPEG image files and MP3 files in the same folder as a slide show.

• [MUSIC]: MP3 file playback has priority.

• [VIDEO]: Video file playback has priority.

• [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has priority. You can play JPEG image files as a slide show.

6 Press .

For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see “Playback priority of file types” (page 106).

Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select

[BROWSING], then press .

The options for [BROWSING] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the desired list,

then press .

• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders appears. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting an MP3 file or folder” (page 42) or “Selecting a JPEG image file or folder” (page 43).

• [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files only): Previews of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting a JPEG image file or folder” (page 43).

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Enjoying Video Files

About video files

You can play DivX video files and MPEG4 video files.

DivX

is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that contains DivX® video files.

A DATA CD or DATA DVD that the system can play

The system only plays a DATA CD of format ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and a DATA DVD of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

About playback order of data on a DATA CD or DATA DVD

Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the video file, or if there are more than 200 folders and 150 video files in each folder.

Note

• The system may not be able to play some DATA

CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

DivX video files that the system can play

The system can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.avi” or “.divx.” The system will not play files with the extension “.avi” or “.divx” if they do not contain a DivX video.

Note

• The system may not play a DivX video file when the

file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.

• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size

more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or not match the pictures on the TV screen.

• The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear, in which case it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, this system does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing DivX files.

• Because of the compression technology used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H for the picture to appear.

MPEG4 video files that the system can play

The system can play data that is recorded in MP4 file format, and which has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v.” The system will not play files with the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” if they do not contain a MPEG4 video.

Note

• Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/ writing software, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

Selecting a folder

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

After loading the disc, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD

MENU. When other than [VIDEO] is selected, press X/x to select [VIDEO], then press .

A list of folders that contain video files appears.

The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

FOLDER LIST

SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES

6 Press X/x to select the folder you want

to play.

7 Press H.

The system starts playing the selected folder. To select video files, see “Selecting a video file” (page 47).

To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn on/off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Other operations

See “Other operations” (page 33).

To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous video file without turning on the above file list

You can select the next or previous video file in the same folder by pressing >/.. You can also select the first file of the next folder by pressing > during playback of the last file of the current folder. Note that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing .. To return to the previous folder, select it from the folder list.

• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play a DivX video file as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted:

– when the system is turned off.

– when another file is played.

– when the disc tray is opened.

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Selecting a video file

1 After Step 6 of “Selecting a folder,”

press .

The list of files in the folder appears.

FILE LIST

MY FAVOURITES

HAWAII 2004 VENUS

2 Press X/x to select a file and press .

The selected file starts playing.

Displaying a list of video files

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select

[BROWSING], then press .

The options for [BROWSING] appear.

3 Press X/x to select [FOLDER LIST],

then press .

The list of folders appears. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting a folder” (page 46).

Adjusting the Delay

Restricting Playback of Between the Picture and Sound

[A/V SYNC]

When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC],

then press .

The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

•[OFF]: Off.

• [ON]: You can adjust the delay between picture and sound.

4 Press .

Note

• Depending on the inpu t stream, [A/V SYNC] may not be effective.

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[PARENTAL CONTROL]

The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you to restrict playback of DVDs that have ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password. When you set the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you need to enter the password to play restricted discs.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL

CONTROL t], then press .

x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

ENTER

Enter a 4-digit password using the number

buttons, then press . The display for confirming the password

appears.

x When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

7 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD:

OFF

USA

8 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then

press .

The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.

9 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press .

The area is selected. When you select [OTHERS t], select and

enter a standard code from “Parental Control Area Code List” (page 107) using the number buttons.

10 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press

The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed.

11 Press X/x to select the desired level,

then press .

[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is complete.

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function

Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.

To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set

1 Load the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

The system starts playback.

• If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 6 of “Restricting Playback of the Disc” (page 48). When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press . The display will ask you to ente r a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the unit and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.

Changing the password

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL

CONTROL t], then press .

The display for entering the password appears.

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7 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

8 Press X/x to select [CHANGE

PASSWORD t], then press .

9 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

10 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the number buttons, then press

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press , then input the correct number.

Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display

You can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the area.

Note

• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then

press .

• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 51)

• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 51)

• [HDMI SETUP] (page 53)

• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 54)

• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 55)

• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 56)

Example: [VIDEO SETUP]

Selected item

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM PAUSE MODE:

(COMPONENT OUT)

(VIDEO CD)

Setup items

16:9

OFF

FULL

AUTO

6 Press X/x to select an item, then press

The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE]

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM PAUSE MODE:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

(VIDEO CD)

16:9 16:9

OFF

FULL

AUTO

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

Options

7 Press X/x to select a setting, then

press .

The setting is selected and setup is complete.

Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX]

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM PAUSE MODE:

To reset all of the [SETUP] settings

To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” (page 89).

4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT)

(VIDEO CD)

Selected setting

OFF

FULL

AUTO AUTO

x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)

You can switch the display language on the TV screen.

x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can switch the language for the disc’s menu.

x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can switch the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority on the disc is selected.

x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can switch the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

Note

• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (depending on the disc, the language may not be selected automatically).

• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 107) using the number buttons.

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Setting the display or sound track language

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

Settings for the display

[VIDEO SETUP]

Select settings according to the TV to be connected.

VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE 4:3 OUTPUT: COLOR SYSTEM PAUSE MODE:

(COMPONENT OUT)

(VIDEO CD)

16:9 OFF

FULL AUTO AUTO

x [TV TYPE]

You can select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.

: Select this when you connect a wide-

[16:9] screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen.

The system outputs a progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly.

3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press

The system outputs a progressive signal. If you select [NO], the system will not output a progressive signal.

Note

• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is effective only when you con nect the unit and TV with a component video cable (page 18).

x [4:3 OUTPUT]

When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the system.

[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Note

• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected autom atically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN ] or vice versa.

x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]

You can set the progressive signal that is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept progressive signals?” (page 27).

: The system outputs interlace signals.

[OFF] [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.

1 Select [ON], then press .

The confirmation display appears.

2 Press C/c to select [START], then

press .

[FULL]: Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. [NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image appears.

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Note

• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].

x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)]

(Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models only)

You can select the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.

[AUTO]

: The system outputs the disc’s video signal, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL system, select [AUTO]. [PAL]: The system changes the video signal of an NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system. [NTSC]: The system changes the video signal of a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.

Note

• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.

• You can change the color system of this system according to the connected TV (page 18).

Settings for HDMI

[HDMI SETUP]

x [BLACK LEVEL]

(North American, Mexican, and Latin American models only)

You can select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

[ON]: The standard level. [OFF]: You can lower the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]

(North American, Mexican, and Latin American models only)

You can select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select this and the setting is not effective when the system outputs a progressive signal.

: You can set the black level of the output

[OFF] signal to the standard level. [ON]: You can raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black.

x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/ DVD-RW only)

You can select the picture in pause mode.

[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. This setting is for normal usage. [FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

HDMI SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION:

AUTO

(1920x1080p)

LEVEL2

BCR

OFF

x [HDMI RESOLUTION]

You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack” (page 26).

[AUTO (1920

× 1080p)]: The system outputs

the optimal video signal for the connected TV. [1920

× 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×

1080i* video signals. [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* video signals. [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 × 480p* video signals.

* i: interlace, p: progressive

** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may

appear.

x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]

You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off. This function is available when you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 61).

[ON]

: On. You can operate mutually between components that are connected with an HDMI cable. [OFF]: Off.

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x [VOLUME LIMIT]

If you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu (or by pressing THEATRE), the System Audio Control

(page 62) is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume.

[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10. [LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15. [LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20. [OFF]: Off.

Note

• This function is available only when [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].

x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]

You can select the type of HDMI signal output from the HDMI OUT jack.

YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals.

[ [RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals.

Note

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set

BCR] to [RGB].

[YC

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YC

BCR].

x [AUDIO (HDMI)]

You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack.

[OFF]

: The system does not output sound from the HDMI OUT jack. [ON]: The system outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM.

Note

• When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI

cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, “DEC. MODE,” and sound mode are not a pplied to the sound that is outpu t from the TV.

• When you set the function to other than “DVD” or

“USB,” the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].

x [JPEG RESOLUTION]

You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack.

]: The system outputs standard

[SD resolution with a black frame. [HD ]: The system outputs HD resolution with a black frame. [HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD ]: The system outputs full size HD resolution with a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full size HD resolution without a black frame.

Note

• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 480/576p].

• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i].

• The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:

– the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or

DATA DVD.

– you connect or remove a USB device.

Settings for the audio

[AUDIO SETUP]

AUDIO SETUP

SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION:

x [SPEAKER FORMATION]

You can select the position of the speakers for better surround sound. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 77).

x [AUTO CALIBRATION]

You can calibrate the appropriate settings automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 78).

OFF OFF

x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

x [SCREEN SAVER]

You can reduce the

damage to the display device (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., the screen saver.

) to cancel

[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range fully.

Note

• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.

x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can give the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG audio) are recorded.

[OFF]

: Off. [AUTO]: The system selects the sound track automatically according to the priority.

Note

• 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 51). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.)

• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio

have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audi o in this order.

[ON]

: The screen saver image appears if you do not operate the system for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off.

x [BACKGROUND]

You can select the background color or picture on the TV screen.

[JACKET PICTURE]

: The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the system appears. [BLUE]: The background is blue. [BLACK]: The background is black.

x [PARENTAL CONTROL]

You can set the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc” (page 48).

x [DivX]

You can display the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com

on the Internet.

Disc

Other Settings

[SYSTEM SETUP]

SYSTEM SETUP

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: PARENTAL CONTROL: DivX: MULTI-DISC RESUME: RESET:

JACKET PICTURE

Registration Code

x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)

You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to on/off.

[ON]

: The system stores the resume points in memory for up to 10 discs. [OFF]: The system does not store the resume points in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the unit.

x [RESET]

You can return the [SET UP] settings other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default

settings. For details, see “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” (page 89).

Settings for the speakers

[SPEAKER SETUP]

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers 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.

SPEAKER SETUP

CONNECTION: DISTANCE(FRONT) DISTANCE(SURROUND): LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE

FRONT:

CENTER: SURROUND:

SUBWOOFER:

x [CONNECTION]

If you do not connect center or surround speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them.

[FRONT]

[YES]

[CENTER]

[YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used.

[SURROUND]

[YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used.

[SUBWOOFER]

[YES]

Note

• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other settings of [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD].

YES

YES YES

YES

x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

When you move the front speakers and center speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (A) from the listening position to the speakers. You can set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0

(3 to 23 ft) for the front speakers, from

meters

0.0 to 7.0 meters

(0 to 23 ft) for the center

speaker.

[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft distance. [CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft

: Set the front speaker

3)4)

: Set the center speaker distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the front speakers).

0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.

0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.

When you perform the Quick Setup (page 25), the

default settings are changed.

This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES]

in the [CONNECTION] setting.

x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]

When you move the surround speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (B) from the listening position to the speakers. You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 meters1) (0 to 23 ft).

x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]

You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.

[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft

2)3)

: Set the surround speaker distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the front speakers).

0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.

When you perform the Quick Setup (page 25), the

default settings are changed.

This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to

[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

Note

• 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.

• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]

setting may not be effective.

x [LEVEL (FRONT)]

You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to 0 dB for [L/R], and from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB for [CENTER] and [SUBWOOFER]. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.

[L/R] 0.0 dB [CENTER] 0.0 dB

: Set the front speaker level.

*: Set the center speaker

level. [SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.

* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to

[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

[L/R] 0.0 dB

* This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to

[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

x [TEST TONE]

*: Set the surround speaker level.

The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL (SURROUND)].

[OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. [ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting the level. When you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. Adjust the sound level as follows.

1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. 2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the

desired speaker and the level.

3 Press . 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3. 5 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST

TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the speaker level.

Note

• You cannot perform [TEST TONE] during karaoke mode.

• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote.

• To return to the default setting when changing a setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to the default setting.

Disc

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

Current station

Current band and preset number

FM 10 : 88.00 MHz

SONY RADIO

Station name

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the

auto scanning starts.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (stereo program) appear in the front panel display.

3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”

appears in the front panel display.

5 Press or c.

A preset number appears in the front panel display.

7 Press .

“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display, and the station is stored.

8 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other

stations.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

To change the preset number

Select the desired preset number by pressing PRESET +/– (page 59), then perform the procedure from Step 3.

6 Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

• You can select the preset number directly by pressing the number buttons.

Listening to the Radio

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 58)).

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select

the preset station.

Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station.

• You can select the preset sta tion number directly by pressing the number buttons.

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 +/– repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING +/– or x.

To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies

Press D.TUNING in Step 2, press the number buttons to select the frequencies, then press .

• To improve reception, reorient the connected antennas (aerials).

If an FM program is noisy

If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo effect, but reception will improve.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”

appears in the front panel display.

3 Press or c. 4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”

• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.

• “MONO”: Monaural reception.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Naming preset stations

You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “ABC”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Only one name can be entered for each preset station.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select

the preset station you want to create an index name for.

3 Press SYSTEM MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”

appears in the front panel display.

5 Press or c. 6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c.

Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.

You can input letters, numbers, and other symbols for a radio station.

Tuner

If you make a mistake

Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character.

To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.

7 Press .

“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display, and the station name is stored.

8 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display

When the system is set to “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display.

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes:

1 t 2 t .... t 1 t ....

When the station name is set

1 Station name

Ex. “SONY RADIO”

2 Frequency

Ex. “FM1 87.50”

3 The “FM MODE” setting

Ex. “STEREO”

When the station name is not set

1 Frequency

Ex. “FM1 87.50”

2 The “FM MODE” setting

Ex. “STEREO”

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

Note

• Depending on the connected component, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

• The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.

“BRAVIA” Sync

This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as below:

– Theatre Mode (page 62)

– One-Touch Play (page 62)

– System Power Off (page 62)

– System Audio Control (page 62)

– Volume Limit (page 63)

– Language Follow (page 63)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function will not work in the following cases:

– When you connect this system to a

component which is not compatible with the Control for HDMI function.

– A component does not have an HDMI jack.

There are convenient buttons on the system’s remote for operating the TV, such as THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. For details, see “Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote” (page 79) and refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Preparing the Control for HDMI function

(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)

The system is compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy Setting function, you can set the system’s [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function automatically by setting the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

If the TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV manually.

1 Make sure that the system and the TV

are connected with an HDMI cable.

2 Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on

the system.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the system through the HDMI input appears on the TV screen.

4 Set the Control for HDMI function of the

system and TV.

For details of the system settings, see the following Steps. For details of the setting of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of the TV (depending on the TV, the default setting of the Control for HDMI function may be set to off).

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

THEATRE

BRAVIA Sync

ONE-TOUCH

PLAY

To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then

press .

The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR

HDMI], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the setting, then

press .

• [ON]: On.

• [OFF]: Off.

Using the Theatre Mode

(Theatre Mode)

If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies, and sound is output from the system’s speakers automatically by pressing THEATRE.

This system TV

Turns on. (If not already turned on.)

Switches to “DVD” function.

Starts playing the disc and outputs the sound.

Turns on. (If not already turned on.)

Switches to HDMI input.

Minimizes sound level.

(System Audio Control)

Turning the system off in sync with the TV

(System Power Off)

When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the system’s remote, the system turns off automatically.

Note

• Before using the System Power Off function, set the function for TV power. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while using other than “DVD,” “TV/VIDEO,” or “USB” functions, or playing a CD), the system may not turn off automatically.

Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system

Watching a DVD by a single button press

(One-Touch Play)

By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and the system starts playing a disc automatically.

Note

• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.

The system and TV work as follows (e.g.):

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy TV sound via this system easily. To use this function, connect the system and the TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable (pages 18, 20).

Depending on the TV, when you set the system to the “TV/VIDEO” function, the System Audio Control function is activated. TV sound is output from the system speakers, and the volume of the TV speakers is minimized automatically.

You can use the System Audio Control function as follows:

• While you are watching the TV and the

function of the system is switched to “TV/

VIDEO,” TV sound is output from the system speakers automatically.

• While you are watching the TV and the function of the system is switched to “DVD” or “USB,” sound of the selected system function is output from the system speakers; TV sound is not output via the TV speakers.

• You can control the system’s volume by the remote of the TV.

• If you turn the system off or set the function of the system to other than “TV/VIDEO,” “DVD,” or “USB,” TV sound is output from the TV speakers.

You can also operate the System Audio Control function via the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

Note

• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,

the System Audio Control function will not work. When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.

• While transferring songs on an audio CD onto a USB

device, the System Audio Control function will not work.

Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System

(Volume Limit)

If you change the output method of the TV to the system speakers via the TV menu (or by pressing THEATRE), loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume. For details, see “[VOLUME LIMIT]” (page 53).

Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV

(Language Follow)

When you change the language for the on-screen display of the TV, the system’s on-screen display language is also changed. However, when the system’s on-screen display is displayed, this function does not work.

Playing Back Files of a USB Device

You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files/video files (DivX/ MPEG4 video files) stored in a US B device such as the digital music player or US B storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit. For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the unit, see “Playable USB Devices” (supplement). The audio formats that can be played back by the system are MP3/WMA/AAC files* only.

* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights

Management) cannot be played by the system.

Note

• The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

About playable USB devices

• Do not use USB devices other than these USB

devices. Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed.

• Operation may not always be ensured even

when using these USB devices.

• Some of these USB devices may not be

available for purchase in certain areas.

• During playback or transferring of files, there

is a small possibility that these operations may be stopped due to excess static buildup in the system or the USB device. In this case, remove the USB device and reconnect it, then retry the operation from the beginning.

• When formatting a USB device, be sure to do

so using the device itself, or dedicated formatting software for the device. Otherwise, you may be unable to properly transfer from the USB device to this system.

• Some files supported by the Walkman

supported by this system.

• When connecting a Walkman

be sure to connect after the display “Creating Library” or “Creating Database” on the Walkman

• When transferring music to a Walkman

“Media Manager for WALKMAN,” be sure to transfer in MP3 format. For details, refer to the

has disappeared.

are not

to the system,

using

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

operating manual supplied with the Walkman

Connecting the USB device

USB device

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Connect a USB device (digital music

player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port.

When you connect the USB device, “READING” appears in the front panel display until the system reads all data of the USB device.

Note

• Do not forcibly insert the USB device, as this may cause the device to be damaged.

• Do not connect any devices or objects other than a USB device.

• It may take about 10 seconds before “READING” appears in the front panel display depending on the type of the USB device.

To remove the USB device

1 Press x to stop playback. 2 Press [/1 to turn off the system. 3 Remove the USB device.

Notes on the USB device

• The system can play back up to 200 folders,

including albums (folders) that do not contain audio files and JPEG image files. When more than 200 folders are in the USB device, folders that are recognized by the system differ depending on the folder configuration.

• The system can play back the following files.

File Extension of the file

MP3 file “.mp3”

WMA file “.wma”

AAC file “.m4a”

JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg”

DivX video file “.avi” or “.divx”

MPEG4 video file “.mp4” or “.m4v”

The system will play back any data with the extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG4 format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The following USB devices/situations can increase the time it takes to start playback:

– a USB device recorded with a complicated

tree structure.

– when the audio files, JPEG image files, or

video files in another folder have just been played back.

• Some USB devices cannot be played back on the system depending on the file format.

• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.

• The system may not be able to play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending on the file type.

• When the USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.

• Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.

• With some connected USB devices, after an operation is performed, there may be a delay before it is performed by this system.

• This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device.

• Files recorded by a device such as a computer may not be played back in the order in which they were recorded.

• The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.

• Always turn off the system before removing

the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device.

• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio files, JPEG image files, or video files.

• Folders that have no audio files, JPEG image files, or video files are skipped.

• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. An incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.

• Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

• Before using the USB device, make sure that no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.

Selecting an audio file or folder

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)

port.

After reading all data of the USB device, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD

MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], then press .

A list of folders that contain audio files appears. The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

FOLDER LIST

6 Press X/x to select a folder.

x To play audio files in a folder

Press H to start playing the selected folder.

x To select an audio file

Press . The list of files contained in the folder

appears.

TRACK LIST

03 In the Middle of Nowher...

01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire

Press X/x to select a file and press . The system starts playing the selected file.

You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list.

• The system can recognize up to 150 audio files in a single folder.

To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous audio file

Press > to play the next audio file. Press . twice to play the previous audio file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current audio file.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Note that you can select the next folder by

continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing .. To return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn on/off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Other operations

See “Other operations” (page 33).

Selecting a JPEG image file or folder

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)

port.

After reading all data of the USB device, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [PHOTO] is selected, press DVD

MENU. When other than [PHOTO] is selected, press X/x to select [PHOTO], then press .

A list of folders that contain JPEG files appears.

The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

FOLDER LIST

01 Happy birthday 02 Travelling 01 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals 07 2003.11.16 08 2003.12.03

6 Press X/x to select a folder.

x To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

x To play JPEG image files in a folder as a slide show

Press H to start playing the selected folder. The JPEG images are played as a slide show. You can change the interval of the slide show (page 67), and add effects to the slide show (page 67).

x To select a JPEG image file by displaying the image browser

Press PICTURE NAVI. Previews of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you want to view, then press .

To return to previous screen, press O RETURN.

• The system can recognize up to 150 JPEG image files in a single folder.

To play the next or previous JPEG image file

To rotate a JPEG image file

When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 degree increments. Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

Note

• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD].

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn on/off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Other operations

See “Other operations” (page 33).

To select the slide show duration of JPEG image files

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],

then press .

The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard duration.

• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL].

• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL].

• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration longer than [SLOW 1].

4 Press .

Note

• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.

To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],

then press .

The options for [EFFECT] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom.

• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches out from left to right of the TV screen.

• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen.

• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files randomly cycle through the effects.

• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image.

• [OFF]: Off.

4 Press .

Note

• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 54).

Selecting a video file or folder

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)

port.

After reading all data of the USB device, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD

MENU. When other than [VIDEO] is selected, press X/x to select [VIDEO], then press .

A list of folders that contain video files appears.

The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

FOLDER LIST

SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES

the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn on/off the display

Press DVD MENU.

6 Press X/x to select a folder.

x To play video files in a folder

Press H to start playing the selected folder.

x To select a video file

Press . The list of files contained in the folder appears.

FILE LIST

MY FAVOURITES

HAWAII 2004 VENUS

Press X/x to select a file and press . The system starts playing the selected file. You can turn the file list off by pressing

DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list.

To go to the next or previous page

Press / .

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous video file

Press > to play the next video file. Press . twice to play the previous video file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current video file. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the previous folder by pressing .. To return to

Other operations

See “Other operations” (page 33).

Note

• For details on video files, see “Enjoying Video Files” (page 46).

Selecting playback priority of the file type

You can select playback priority when mixed media (audio files, JPEG image files, or video files) are in the USB device.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)

port.

After reading all data of the USB device, the list of folders appears on the TV screen.

3 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],

then press .

The options for [MEDIA] appear.

5 Press X/x to select a setting.

•[MUSIC]: Audio file playback has priority.

• [VIDEO]: Video file playback has priority.

• [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has priority. You can play JPEG image files as a slide show.

6 Press .

For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see “Playback priority of file types” (page 106).

Displaying the list of audio files/JPEG image files/video files

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select

[BROWSING], then press .

The options for [BROWSING] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the desired list,

then press .

• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders appears. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting an audio file or folder” (page 65), “Selecting a JPEG image file or folder” (page 66), or “Selecting a video file or folder” (page 67).

• [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files only): Previews of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image file or folder” (page 66).

Playing repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play the audio files/JPEG image files/ video files on the USB device repeatedly.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],

then press .

The options for [REPEAT] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

•[OFF]: Off.

• [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the folders on the USB device.

• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder.

• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can repeat the current file.

• [FILE] (video files only): You can repeat the current file.

4 Press .

The item is selected.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off.

Searching for a file or folder

You can search a USB device by audio file, JPEG image file, video file, or folder. As audio files, JPEG image files, and video files are assigned unique numbers on the USB device, you can select the desired audio file, JPEG image file, or video file by entering its number.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

• [TRACK]: Audio files.

• [FILE]: JPEG image files/video files.

• [FOLDER]: Folders.

[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of audio files, JPEG image files, video files, or folders.

1( 1) 1( 144) T 0: 23

Selected row

USB

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

3 Press .

[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

1( 1) 1( 144) T 1: 31

USB

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

select the desired number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number.

5 Press .

The system starts playback from the selected number.

Viewing the information of an audio file in the front panel display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the USB device, the display changes:

1 y 2

1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name*

* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will

display a folder name/t rack (file) name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.

Note

• If a file name of the audio file cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead.

• The file name may not be displayed depending on the text.

• Playing time of audio files may not be displayed correctly.

Viewing the information of an audio file/video file on the TV screen

You can display the information of an audio file/ video file such as time information, name of the folder/audio file/video file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV screen.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The information of an audio file appears on the TV screen.

Example for playback of an audio file

Bit rate*

T 0: 13 192k MP3

2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_version

Folder name** Audio file**/video file

* Appears when playing an audio file.

** If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will

display a folder name/tra ck (file) name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.

Note

• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages.

• Depending on the type of file being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text characters will be displayed.

name

Checking the date information of a JPEG image file

You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

2( 2) 6( 30) 2002/9/16

Date information

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

USB

IMAGE

Transferring Songs onto a USB Device

You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD onto a USB device. For connecting the USB device, see “Connecting the USB device” (page 64).

The transferred music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

Notes on USB transferring

• Do not connect the unit and the USB device through a USB hub.

• Make sure there is enough space in the USB device for transferring.

• Do not remove the USB device during transferring.

• When you are transferring tracks from a CD, the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files.

• When you are transferring MP3 files from a DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files.

• CD text information is not transferred in the created MP3 files.

• If you stop a transfer halfway, the MP3 file that was being created is deleted.

• Transferring stops automatically if:

– The USB device runs out of space during

transfer.

– The number of MP3 files on the USB

device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize.

• You can store up to 150 files in a folder.

• You can store up to 199 folders in a single USB device.

• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device with the same name, a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Transferring tracks on an audio CD onto a USB device

The system starts transferring and the status of transferring appears. To cancel transferring, press x.

1 Load an audio CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [USB

TRANSFER], then press .

4 Press .

“READING” appears in the front panel display until the tracks recorded on the audio CD appear on the TV screen.

Note

• It takes several minutes to display the tracks depending on the number of tracks.

5 Select a track that you want to transfer.

Remaining space of the USB device

USB TRANSFER

TRACK 01 TRACK 02

TRACK 03

TRACK 04 TRACK 05 TRACK 06 TRACK 07 TRACK 08

Tracks to be transferred.

x To select the desired track

Press X/x to select the track, then press . The tracks are marked in the order that you select.

x To select all tracks on the audio CD

Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL], then press .

x To cancel the track

Press X/x to select the track, then press . The mark on the track is removed.

x To cancel all the tracks

Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then press .

START

ALL

6 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then

press .

Transferring MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device

1 Load a DATA CD/DATA DVD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [USB

TRANSFER], then press .

4 Press X/x to select [TRACK] or

[FOLDER], then press .

• [TRACK]: The tracks recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can transfer the desired MP3 files.

• [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can transfer all MP3 files in the folder. Go to Step 6.

“READING” appears in the front panel display until the tracks/folders appear on the TV screen.

Note

• It takes several minutes to display the tracks/

folders depending on the number of tracks/ folders.

5 Press X/x to select the desired folder,

then press .

The MP3 files in the selected folder appear.

6 Select an MP3 file/folder that you want

to transfer.

Remaining space of the USB device

USB TRANSFER

2002_Remixes

01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo... 06_Strangers_B... 07_Stay_maxi_ve...

MP3 files/folders to be transferred.

x To select the desired MP3 file/folder

Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press . The MP3 files/folders are marked.

x To select all MP3 files/folders

Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then press .

x To cancel the MP3 file/folder

Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press . The mark on the MP3 file/folder is removed.

x To cancel all MP3 files/folders

Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then press .

START

ALL

7 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then

press .

The system starts transferring and the transferring status appears.

To cancel transferring, press x.

Transferring by single button press

You can transfer tracks/MP3 files simply onto a USB device by using REC TO USB.

To transfer all tracks on an audio CD or all MP3 files onto a USB device

Tracks on an audio CD are transferred onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format.

1 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA

DVD.

2 Press x.

3 Press REC TO USB on the unit.

REC TO USB lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of the USB device appear alternately in the front panel display.

4 Press H.

Transferring starts. When transferring is completed, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel

display and the disc and the USB device stop automatically. To cancel transferring, press x.

To transfer a single track on an audio CD or a single MP3 file onto a USB device

You can transfer the track/MP3 file that is currently playing back. A track on an audio CD is transferred onto a USB device by encoding to MP3 format.

1 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA

DVD.

2 Select the desired track/MP3 file, then

press H.

Playback of the selected track/MP3 file starts.

3 Press REC TO USB on the unit.

REC TO USB lights up and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of the USB device appear alternately in the front panel display.

4 Press H.

Transferring of the selected track/MP3 file starts.

When transferring is completed, “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel display and the disc and the USB device stop automatically. To cancel transferring, press x.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Folder and file generation rules

When transferring onto a USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the transferring method and source.

• When transferring all tracks on an audio CD or all MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD

Source Folder name File name

MP3 Same as the transferring source

Audio CD “FLDR001”2)“TRACK001”

• When transferring a single track on an audio CD or a single MP3 file on a DATA CD/ DATA DVD

Source Folder name File name

MP3 “REC1-MP3”4)Same as the

Audio CD “REC1-CD”4)“TRACK001”

Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned

(including the extension).

Folders are assigned in numeric order thereafter.

Files are assigned in numeric order thereafter.

A new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or

“REC1-CD” folder each time REC1 transferring is performed.

transferring source

The list of files contained in the folder appears. Press X/x to select the desired audio file, then press CLEAR.

3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press

To cancel, select [NO], then press .

Note

• Do not remove the USB device while erasing.

• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format files or sub folders, these are erased from the list on the TV screen, but are not erased from the USB device.

Erasing audio files on a USB device

You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or “.m4a”) on the USB device.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press X/x to select a folder.

x To erase all audio files in a folder

Press CLEAR.

x To erase an audio file

Press .

Using a Sony Ericsson

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA

Mobile Phone

You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the system and enjoy music from it via this system, or transfer music from this system to the mobile phone.

1 Connect the mobile phone to the

(USB) port.

2 Set the data transfer mode of your

mobile phone to File Transfer (Mass Storage).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the mobile phone.

3 Perform playback or transfer via the

system.

• Playback: See “Playing Back Files of a USB Device” (page 63).

• Transferring: See “Transferring Songs onto a USB Device” (page 71)

Note

• Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned on.

• Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile phone when connecting to the system.

• While the mobile phone is connected to this system, do not insert or detach the memory card.

• Some files supported by the mobile phone may not be supported by the system.

• When a song is registered in a music playlist on your mobile phone and you erase the song via this system, the playlist entry is not modified.

PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see page 21.

Note

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is turned on.

Playing the connected component on the system

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DMPORT” appears in the front panel display.

2 Start playback of the connected

component.

The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV.

For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Note

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images are also output. In this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only, regardless of the type of video signal.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case.

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Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room

[SPEAKER FORMATION]

Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install some speakers. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],

then press .

The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION] appear.

7 Press C/c to select a setting.

• [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all the speakers normally.

• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers only.

• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you install the center and front speakers only.

• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you install the front speakers only.

• [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you install all the speakers in front of the listening position.

• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position.

8 Press .

The setting is made and the confirmation display appears.

9 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then

press .

• [YES]: Continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure from Step 7 of “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 78).

• [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].

Other Operations

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

[AUTO CALIBRATION]

D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically.

Note

• The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],

then press .

The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [AUTO

CALIBRATION], then press .

The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear.

7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied)

to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.

Set up the calibration mic at ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).

The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.

Calibration mic

8 Press C/c to select [YES]. 9 Press .

[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Be quiet during the measurement.

Note

• The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following “Settings for the speakers” (page 56).

10 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then

press .

x The measurement is OK.

Disconnect the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented.

When you want to cancel the measurement and retry [AUTO CALIBRATION], select [NO].

x The measurement is not OK.

Follow the message, then select [YES] to retry.

Note

• While the Auto Calibration function is working, do not operate the system.

• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration, but the [SUBWOOFER] level in [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the default setting when you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION].

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the following buttons. Use these buttons (other than TV [/1 and THEATRE) while pressing the TV button.

Note

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on/off.

THEATRE

INPUT* Switch the TV’s input source

VOLUME +/–* Adjust the TV volume.

PROG +/–* Select the TV channel.

Number buttons*, ENTER*

TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for

RETURN* Return to the previous channel or

MENU* Display the menu of the TV.

MUTING* Turn off the TV sound

C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.

Enjoy optimal image quality suited for movies.

between the TV and other input sources.

Select the TV channel.

the current display.

layer on the menu of the TV.

temporarily.

Other Operations

* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.

Enjoying Karaoke

AUDIO IN / MIC

A.CAL MIC

PHONES

You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.

• You can also enjoy the karaoke function with an audio file in the USB device. In this case, some functions may not work.

Setting the system to karaoke mode

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Plug a microphone into the MIC jack.

The system enters karaoke mode. “ ” lights up in the front panel display.

3 Start music playback.

Sing along to the music. The microphone sound is output from the

system’s speakers.

To cancel karaoke mode

Disconnect the microphones.

To set the system to karaoke mode on the Control Menu display

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears.

Note

• The Control Menu display will not appear if no disc is in the unit.

2 Press X/x repeatedly to select

[KARAOKE MODE], then press .

The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear.

3 Press X/x to select [ON], then press

The system enters karaoke mode. To cancel karaoke mode, select [OFF].

Note

• Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the microphone volume to minimum.

• If you play the Super Audio CD layer of a Super Audio CD (page 35), karaoke mode will be set to off automatically. In thi s case, the beginning of the sound may be cut off. To avoid the sound cutting, play the Super Audio CD after you set [KARAOKE MODE] to [OFF].

• In karaoke mode, the overall volume may drop.

• Microphone sound is not output when:

– the microphone is not connected to the unit

properly.

– the microphone volume is set to minimum.

– you use a microphone other than the monaural

dynamic type.

• The karaoke pla y is performed with the audio channel you selected using AUDIO (page 34).

Adjusting the microphone

You can adjust the microphone volume and level of the echo effect.

To adjust the microphone volume

Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume.

To add the echo effect

Press ECHO.

Each time you press ECHO, the echo level changes as follows:

Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format

“ECHO OFF” t “ECHO 1”

“ECHO 3” T “ECHO 2”

To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.”

Note

• If howling occurs:

– move the microphone away from the speakers.

– lower the microphone volume or echo level.

– lower the overall volume.

Dolby Digital Karaoke format

Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when the system is in karaoke mode.

Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital format (5 channel surround)

Front left speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Front right speaker (R)

Accompaniment

Front

(L)

Surround

Guide vocal 1

You can select any of these. These are output from the respective speakers.

Center

Guide melody

(L)

Accompaniment

Surround

(R)

Guide vocal 2

Front

(R)

You can check the audio information by pressing AUDIO (page 34). When playing a Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “ ” appears as the current audio format.

Example:

1: ENGLISH

2/0: Recorded only with

accompaniment.

3/0: Recorded with guide

melody.

3/1: Recorded with guide me lody

and one guide vocal.

3/2: Recorded with guide me lody

and two guide vocals.

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2

Other Operations

Surround left speaker (L)

Surround right speaker (R)

Changing the key of a song (Key Control)

You can change the key to suit your vocal range, except when the system is in stop mode.

Press KEYCON #/2 to suit your vocal range in karaoke mode.

You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 steps (

Note

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to chang e

26 – #6).

the key.

• The key automatically returns to the original key when:

– you turn off the power.

– you change the function.

– the disc tray is opened.

– you stop playback.

– the title or track changes.

– you change the album.

– the play item is changed during PBC playback.

– you perform Scan Play.

– you cancel karaoke mode.

– the DVD layer is changed.

• This function does not affect TV sound if the system and TV are connected with the HDMI cable and system sound is output from the TV.

Playing karaoke with any stereo disc (Karaoke Pon)

You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

Press KARAOKE PON in karaoke mode.

To cancel Karaoke Pon mode

Press KARAOKE PON again.

Note

• This function may not work well in the following cases:

– Only a few instruments are playing

– A duet is playing

– The vocals on the disc deviate from the center

– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is

also reduced)

– Multiplex

• During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is reduced.

• Karaoke Pon mode is automatically canceled when:

– you turn off the power.

– you change the function.

– the disc tray is opened.

– AUDIO stream is changed.

– you set [VOCAL SELECT] to other than [OFF].

– you cancel karaoke mode.

Selecting the vocals (Vocal Select)

When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke track. When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke mode, you can listen to the vocals.

You can also change the guide vocal channel. You can select different kinds of vocals.

1 Press DISPLAY in karaoke mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x repeatedly to select

[VOCAL SELECT], then press .

The options for [VOCAL SELECT] appear.

3 Press X/x repeatedly to select the

desired vocal channel.

The output channel changes as follows.

x DVD VIDEO

•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.

• [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2

• [1]: Guide vocal 1

• [2]: Guide vocal 2

x VIDEO CD/CD

•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.

• [L+R]: Same sound is output from both speakers.

• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound

x Super VCD

•[OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.

• [1:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 1 is output from both speakers.

• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio track 1

• [2:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 2 is output from both speakers.

• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio track 2

4 Press .

Note

• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to change the guide vocal channel.

• The channel returns to the default setting when:

– you turn off the power.

– you change the function.

– the disc tray is opened.

– AUDIO stream is changed.

– you cancel karaoke mode.

– you set Karaoke Pon mode to on.

Using the Sound Effect

Reinforcing bass frequencies

You can reinforce bass frequencies.

Press DYNAMIC BASS.

“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.

To turn off the sound effect

Press DYNAMIC BASS again.

Other Operations

Enjoying the sound at low volume

You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night.

Press NIGHT.

“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated.

Note

• This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD. When you load a Super Audio CD during “NIGHT ON,” the sound effect turns off automatically.

• When sound is output from the center speaker, this effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog, etc.) is easy to hear. When sound is not output from the center speaker, or you are using the headphones, the system optimally adjusts the volume.

To turn off the sound effect

Press NIGHT again.

Enhancing compressed sound

You can enhance compressed sound such as an MP3 audio file.

This effect is activated automatically when all the following conditions are satisfied:

– The function is set to “DMPORT,”

“AUDIO,” or “USB”.

– “DEC. MODE” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or

“A.F.D. MULTI.”

– Headphones are not connected.

– Karaoke mode is off.

To turn off the sound effect

Select other than “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D. MULTI” for “DEC. MODE” (page 29).

Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source

You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music.

Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display.

•“AUTO”: The system automatically selects “MOVIE” (the MOVIE indicator lights up) or “MUSIC” (the MUSIC indicator lights up) to produce the sound effect depending on the source.

• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for movies. The MOVIE indicator lights up.

• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for music. The MUSIC indicator lights up.

Note

• When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does

not work.

• You cannot operate these setup items when you

connect headphones to the unit.

Changing the Input Level

Using the Sleep Timer of the Sound from Connected Components

Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the unit.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/

VIDEO” or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until

“ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input level. The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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 in 1 or 10-minute increments.

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes. When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

Other Operations

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.

To cancel the sleep timer function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display.

To set the sleep timer using the system menu

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”

appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The minutes display (the remaining time) changes by 10 minutes.

• You can select the remaining time by pressing the number buttons. In this case, you can preset the time in 1-minute increments.

4 Press .

The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Changing the Brightness

Viewing Information of the Front Panel Display

You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”

appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

3 Press X/x to select the brightness of

the front panel display.

• “DIMMER OFF”: The front panel display is bright.

• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display is dark.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

About the Disc

Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds.

x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR

1 Playing time of the current title 2 Remaining time of the current title 3 Playing time of the current chapter 4 Remaining time of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter

x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ Super Audio CD/CD

1 Playing time of the current track 2 Remaining time of the current track 3 Playing time of the disc 4 Remaining time of the disc 5 Track name 6 Track and index*

* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.

x Super VCD

1 Playing time of the current track 2 Track text 3 Track and index number

x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)

1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name*

* If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will

display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.

x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video

file)

1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number

Note

• The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• If a file n ame of the MP3 file cannot be displaye d, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead.

• The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text.

• Playing time of MP3 files and video files may not be displayed correctly.

• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed.

Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following display appears on the TV screen.

x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ Super Audio CD/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 DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)

• T **:** Playing time of the current track

x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file)

• **:**:** Playing time of the current file

Note

• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages.

• 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.

Other Operations

T 1: 01: 40

Time information

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 DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR

• 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

x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

•**:** Playing time of the current scene

Checking the play information of the disc

To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to display text recorded in the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD. The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.

Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg Adagio - Allegro molto

To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/video file) text

By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the folder/MP3 file/ video file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV screen.

Example for playback of an audio file

Bit rate*

T 0: 13 192k MP3

2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_version

Folder name** MP3 file**/video file name

* Appears when playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/

DATA DVD.

** If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Checking the date information of a JPEG image file

You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file.

Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

5( 8)

10( 15) 2002/9/18

Date information

DATA CD

Returning to the Default Settings

Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings

"/1

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press x, N, and "/1 on the unit at the

same time.

“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the system returns to default settings.

Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default

5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [RESET] and press

7 Press C/c to select [YES].

You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.

8 Press .

Do not press [/1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete.

Note

• The [MEDIA], [INTERVAL], [EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings also return to the default settings.

Other Operations

You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 50) other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then

press .

The Setup Display appears.

Additional Information

Precautions

On power sources

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) 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.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volum e, over lo ng periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet s hould be avoided. Do not place the system 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 are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction.

• Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the system 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 system in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the system and discs away from components with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the system.

On operation

• If the syste m 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 unit. 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.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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, disc/lens cleaners

• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On your TV’s color

• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers further away from the TV set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

On moving the system

Before moving the system, make sure that there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains).

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

Power

Symptom Remedy

The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.

•Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.

If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately in the front panel display.

Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after “STANDBY” disappears.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?

• Are you using only the specified speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?

• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Picture

Symptom Remedy

There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.

• The video connecting cords are damaged.

• The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 18).

• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.

• Check the output method on your system (page 18).

• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 27).

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive for mat (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 27).

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not light up) (page 18).

• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem (page 26). Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the onscreen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.

• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [ON] (page 52) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set it to [OFF].

• If you are using the “DMPORT” function, the video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT jack only.

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 experi ence probl ems when you connect your unit through your VCR, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input directly (page 18).

Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen.

Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.

• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.

The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur. When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following items.

• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.

• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.

• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.

Additional Information

Sound

Symptom Remedy

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 being performed. Press H to return to normal play mode.

• Check the speaker settings (page 56).

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 54).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 file.

The surround effect is diffi cult t o hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio.

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 54).

• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device (DVI (Digital Visual Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals).

• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound.

• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 56).

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) 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.

• Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 34).

• Make sure the unit is connected properly.

• Check the “

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 56).

• 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.

• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 56).

• Check the “

• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable.

• A 2 channel source is being played.

DEC. MODE” setting (page 29).

Symptom Remedy

No sound or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the surround speakers.

Microphone sound is not output. • Set the karaoke mode to on (page 80).

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 17, 56).

• Check the “

• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.

• A 2 channel source is being played.

• Connect the microphone to the unit properly.

• Connect a monaural dynamic microphone.

DEC. MODE” setting (page 29).

Operation

Symptom Remedy

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.

The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted.

The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) 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 58).

• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.

• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.

• The batteries in the remote are weak.

• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.

• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5).

• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.

• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).

• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.mp3.”

• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.mp3.”

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 45).

• The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).

• It has an extension other than “.jpeg” or “.jpg.”

• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on Internet Web sites.

• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).

• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 45).

Additional Information

Symptom Remedy

The video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format or MP4 file format.

• The file has an extension other than “.avi,” “.divx,” “.mp4,” or “.m4v.”

• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet/UDF.

• The video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).

• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 45).

The titles of folder/file/file name are not displayed correctly.

A disc does not start playing from the beginning.

The system starts playing the disc automatically.

Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the

You cannot perform some functions such as stop, search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play.

Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

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 33).

A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

[Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

The system does not work normally.

• The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other characters are displayed as [*].

• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected. Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.

• Resume Play has been selected. During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback (page 36).

• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.

• The DVD features an auto playback function.

system stops playback at the auto pause signal.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of these operations. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

• In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 51).

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.

• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• The MP3 file/JPEG image file/video file you want to play is broken.

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.

• The file has the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg,” but is not in JPEG format.

• The file you want to play has the extension “.avi” or “.divx” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to DivX Certified profiles.

• The file you want to play has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not in MP4 format, or is in MP4 format but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profiles.

• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.

Symptom Remedy

The Control for HDMI function does not work.

No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function.

• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI connection (page 18).

• Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 53).

• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is connected securely.

• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 53).

• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 61).

• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 54).

• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function.

• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 61).

USB device

Symptom Remedy

“OVERLOAD,” “REMOVE USB,” then “PUSH POWER” appear in the front panel display.

Are you using a supported USB device?

There is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect

The sound is distorted. • The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Transfer audio files

There is noise or the sound skips. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.

• A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the (USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

• If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See “Playable USB Devices” (supplement) for the supported device types.

– The USB device is not recognized.

– File or folder names are not displayed on this system.

– Playback is not possible.

– The sound skips.

– There is noise.

– A distorted sound is output.

– Transferring stops before it is finished.

the USB device.

encoded with higher bit rates onto the USB device.

• Noise may have entered during the transferring process. Delete the file, and try transferring again.

• Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.*

* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices

may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

Additional Information

Symptom Remedy

The USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port.

The USB device which has been used on another device does not work.

“READING” is displayed for a long time.

File names are not displayed properly.

“DATA ERROR” appears in the front panel display during playback of a USB device.

Playback does not start. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.

Playback does not start from the first track.

It takes time until playback starts.

• The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation.

• It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.*

* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices

may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

• The reading process can take a long time in the following cases.

– There are many folders or files on the USB device.

– The file structure is extremely complex.

– The memory capacity is excessive.

– The internal memory is fragmented.

• Sony recommends following these guidelines.

– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less

– Total files per folder: 150 or less

• Transfer the music data onto the USB device again, as the data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted.

• The charac ter codes that can be displayed by this system are num bers and letters only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.

• The audio file/JPEG image file/video file you want to play is broken.

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.

• The file has the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg,” but is not in JPEG format.

• The file you want to play has the extension “.avi” or “.divx” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to DivX Certified profiles.

• The file you want to play has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not in MP4 format, or is in MP4 format but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profiles.

• Connect the US B device that this system can play. See “Playable USB Devices” (supplement).

•Press H to start play.

• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected. Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a USB device.

• Resume Play has been selected. During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback.

• The system is playing an audio file in AAC format.

Symptom Remedy

The USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file/video file) cannot be played back.

Audio files or JPEG image files take longer to play back than others.

You cannot start transferring onto a USB device.

• USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 are unsupported.*

• Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.

• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.mp3.”

• The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.”

• The AAC file does not have the extension “.m4a.”

• The DivX video file does not have the extension “.avi” or “.divx.”

• The MPEG4 video file does not have the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v.”

• The data is not stored in the desired format.

• The MP3 files in formats other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back.

• If you use a partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can be played.

• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only.

• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 68).

• The number of folders has exceeded 200.

• For audio files/JPEG image files, the folder contains more than 150 files.

• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg.”

• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive JPEG mode which is mainly used on Internet Web sites.

• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.

• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• A WMA file that is in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format cannot be played back.

• An AAC file that is in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played back.

* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices

may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

• After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more time than usual if:

– the number of folders or files is very large.

– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.

– the memory capacity is very large.

– the file size is extremely large.

– the physical structure within the memory is fragmented.

• Sony recommends following these guidelines.

– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less

– Total files per folder: 150 or less

• The following problems may have occurred.

– The USB device is full.

– The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the

upper limit.

– The USB device is write-protected.

Additional Information

Symptom Remedy

Transferring stops before it is finished.

Transferring to a USB device results in an error.

Audio files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased.

• The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a USB device that this system can play.

• If the transferring and erasing operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

• You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” (supplement).

• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during transferring. The USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

• Check if the USB device is write-protected.

• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing. Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Sony DAV-DZ290K User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

About These Operating Instructions

Playable Discs

Example of discs that the system cannot play

Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

About Multi Session CD

Region code

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Getting Started

Unpacking

Step 1: Installing the System

Positioning the system

Assembling the speakers

Installing the speakers on a wall

Step 2: Connecting the System

Connecting the speakers

Connecting the TV (Video connection)

Connecting the TV (Audio connection)

Connecting the other components

Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

About the demonstration

Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup

Setting the type of video output to match your TV

Step 4: Selecting the Source

Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect

Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference

Disc

Playing a Disc

Displaying multi-angles and subtitles

Changing the sound

Checking the audio signal format

Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD

Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc

Using Play Mode

Creating your own program

Playing in random order

Playing repeatedly

Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR

Using the DVD’s menu

Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files

Selecting an MP3 file or folder

Selecting a JPEG image file or folder

Playing a slide show with sound

Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files

Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show

Selecting playback priority of the file type

Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files

Enjoying Video Files

About video files

Selecting a folder

Selecting a video file

Displaying a list of video files

Changing the password

Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display

Setting the display or sound track language

Settings for the display

Settings for HDMI

Settings for the audio

Other Settings

Settings for the speakers

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations

Listening to the Radio

Naming preset stations

Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Preparing the Control for HDMI function

Using the Theatre Mode

Turning the system off in sync with the TV

Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system