Sony DAV-DZ830W User Manual

2-895-975-12(1)

DVD Home Theatre
System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ830W

©2007 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.

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 prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire, or the like.

Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

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

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
marked with mark or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.

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

This symbol on the produ ct or on

its packaging indicates that 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.

Precautions

On power sources

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.

• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)

can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately
in the event of trouble.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.

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Table of Contents

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Welcome!................................................2

About This Manual .................................5

This System Can Play the Following

Discs .................................................5

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Assembling

the Speakers ............................. 9

Step 2: Connecting the System and

TV ............................................. 16

Step 3: Positioning the System... 20
Step 4: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 22

Getting Started
– ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration .............25

Installing the Speakers and the IR

transmitter on a Wall ......................26

Connecting the TV (Advanced) ............28

Connecting Other Components.............32

Basic Operations

Playing Discs ................................ 34

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components............................ 35

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers.................................. 36

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode ........................................ 37

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field ................................................38

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ... 40

(DUAL MONO)

Various Functions for Playing
Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc ..............................................41

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc........................................42

Searching by Scene...............................43

(Picture Navigation)

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 43

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................ 44

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order..................... 46

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly............................... 47

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 48

Changing the Sound.............................. 48

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 50

Viewing Information About the Disc ... 51

Changing the Angles ............................ 53

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 54

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 54

(A/V SYNC)
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

Image Files ..................................... 55

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files ................................................ 57

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound .................. 59

Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 61

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 63

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 64

Listening to the Radio........................... 65

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 66

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Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote............................................67

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function..........................................68

Using the Sound Effect.........................70

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 70

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 71

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ...........................................72

Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit.... 73

(Child Lock)

Advanced Settings and
Adjustments

Locking Discs .......................................74

(CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

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

(SPEAKER FORMATION)
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically .................................79

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................81

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................83

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display.........................83

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings ....................................85

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers.......................86

[SPEAKER SETUP]

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

Additional Information

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

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

Troubleshooting.................................... 91

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 96

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications ....................................... 96

Glossary................................................ 98

Language Code List............................ 102

Index to Parts and Controls ................ 103

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 107

DVD Setup Display List..................... 110

System Menu List............................... 111

Index ................................................... 112

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About This Manual

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This System Can Play the

• The instructions in this manual 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
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

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

• The following symbols are used in this
manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD­Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format

Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
containing MP3
JPEG image files, and DivX
video files

Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP3
JPEG image files, and DivX
video files

1)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

2)

DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc.

3)

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

1)

audio tracks,

1)

audio tracks,

2)3)

2)3)

Following Discs

Format of
discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/
DVD-R

DVD+RW/
DVD+R

VIDEO CD
(Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)/
Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)

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

Note about CDs/DVDs

The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD­RWs recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format

– VIDEO CD format

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of format conforming to ISO
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet

Disc logo

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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format)

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 5

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• Super Audio CD

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files

•DVD-RAMs

Also, the system cannot play the following
discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
(page 6, 100)

• 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

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

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD­RW/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, see 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.

Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.

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

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.

DVD VIDEOs 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

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indication may be given even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Be sure to read the
operating instructions supplied with the DVDs
or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 96.

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

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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.

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

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

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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

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Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front and surround speakers.)
The procedure of assembling for the surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly
different from the others. (The surround speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure
is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “For the surround speaker (L).”
About 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.

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• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 26).

Use the screws illustrated below.

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Screw (small, black) Screw (small, silver) Screw (large, with

washer)

1 Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord) through the hole on the base

and post.

About the speaker cord

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 speaker (L): White

• Front speaker (R): Red

• Surround speaker (R): Gray

• Surround speaker (L): Blue (used in Step 4)

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For the front speakers and the surround speaker (R)

Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord)
into the end of the post that has 2 holes.

Post

Bottom of the base

2 holes

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Speaker cord

Top of the base

For the surround speaker (L)

Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord that should be connected to the
surround speaker (R) and the speaker system cord of the AC adaptor into the end of the post that
has 2 holes.

Post

Bottom of the base

Speaker cord
(gray connector)

2 holes

,

Speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1)

Top of the base

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2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post.

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Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of
the post cover, then secure with the screw.

Speaker system cord
(surround speaker (L) only)

Speaker cord

Thread the speaker cord (and the speaker system
cord) through the hole of the post cover.

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Hole

Upper part of the
post

,

Post cover

,

Screw (small, black)

3 Lay the post in the slot of the speaker, slide the post to the end of the slot, then secure

the post with the mounting plate and screws.

Select the speaker whose color of the jack on the rear panel of speaker matches the color tube of
the speaker cord.

Post cover

Be careful the
orientation of the
post cover when
placing the post.

Secure 2 screws (large, with
washer) in criss-cross pattern.

,

Rear of the speaker
(e.g., front speaker)

Mounting plate

* Speaker system cord (surround speaker (L) only)

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4 Connect the speaker cords (and the speaker system cord) to the speaker.

When connecting the speaker cords, be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal
on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #.

For the front speakers and the surround speaker (R)

Color tube
Front speaker (L): White
Front speaker (R): Red
Surround speaker (R): Gray

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Rear of the speaker
(e.g., front speaker)

For the surround speaker (L)

Use the speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1) only when connecting to the surround
speaker SA-TS76W.

Speaker cord

Speaker system cord of the AC adaptor (AC-SD1)

Rear of the speaker

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Connector
(gray)

Connector
(blue)

SA-TS76W

Color tube
(blue)

5 Attach the post to the base.

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Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,
then secure the post with the 2 screws.

e.g., front speaker

Post

Slit

,

Projection

Base

Note

• Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly.

Screws
(small, silver)

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6 Adjust the height of the speaker.

Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws.
Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide.

Note

• When adjusting the height of the speaker, grasp the speaker so that the speaker does not fall.

e.g., front speaker

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Lines

Post

Loosen 2 screws.

,

In addition to the screws
secured in Step 3, secure
2 more screws. (Secure 4
screws in total.)

7 Take up any speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) slack.

Take up slack in the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) by pulling from the bottom of
the base and hook the speaker cord (and the speaker system cord*) in the cord clamp.

* Surround speaker (L) only.

e.g., front speaker

Cord clamp

,

Secure the speaker cord by
running it through the slot.

Bottom of the base

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Adjust the length of the cord.

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Fully-assembled illustration

Front speaker (L):
White label

Front speaker (R):
Red label

White Red

Surround speaker (R):
Gray label

Surround speaker (L):
Blue label

IR receiver

Speaker
system cord

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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV

The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see
page 28. For other component connection, see page 32.
To accept progressive signals, see page 30.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the
following pages.

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CENTER WOOFER

AC power cord (mains lead)

Front speaker (R)

SPEAKER

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (R)

FRONT R

SPEAKER

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

Center speaker

AM loop antenna (aerial)

DIR-T1

DIGITAL IN

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

COAXIAL

IR transmitter

Front speaker (L)

DMPORT

RLAUDIO IN

SAT /

CABLE

(DVD ONLY)

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

R

SAT/CABLE

OPTICAL

Surround speaker (L)

COAXIAL

AM

FM75

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

FM wire antenna
(aerial)

TV

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AC adaptor

AC power cord (mains lead)

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1 Connecting the Speakers

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Required cords

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

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To the SPEAKER jack

Note

• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.

Color tube

(+)

(–)

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.

Stripped speaker cord is touching
another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 88.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this
happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords

are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

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2 Connecting the TV

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Required cords

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

.

Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO A V) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the
unit.
When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the

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operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

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• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 38).

3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)

The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle
or roll up the antenna (aerial).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

Insert the cord pushing
down the terminal clamp.

AB

Note

• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.

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• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.

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Insert until this
part.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.

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(DVD ONLY)

OUT

FRONT R

CENTER WOOFER

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

SAT/CABLE

DIR-T1

OPTICA

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.

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FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)

FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)

or

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

Note

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

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

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

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• 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.

Unit

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

4 Connecting the IR transmitter

Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack.

Pink

IR transmitter

5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the AC adaptor to a wall outlet
(mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speaker (R) to the
surround speaker (L).

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Step 3: Positioning the System

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be
placed at the same distance from the listening
position (A).
Place the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L) in direct line with each

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other. For details, see “To adjust the IR
transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L)” (page 21).

Place speakers as illustrated below.

IR transmitter

IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

The following diagram indicates the infrared
transmission area (the range that the infrared
rays can reach).

Top view

Infrared signal

10

10

IR transmitter

Surround speaker (L)

Approx. 10m
(33 ft)

Side view

Infrared signal

10

10

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Note

• Do not place the IR receiver of the surround speaker
(L) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong
light such as an incandescent lamp.

• The cord of the IR transmitter is for this system only.

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight

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

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

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

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• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better
positioning. For details, see page 27.

• You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R)
positions, depending on the wall outlet and speaker
layout (page 21).

• If transmission is poor, you can also connect the
surround speakers to the unit by the speaker cords
(OPTION, gray/blue) (supplied).

• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For
details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Room” (page 77) and “Calibrating the Appropriate
Settings Automatically” (page 79).

Approx. 10m
(33 ft)

Surround speaker (L)

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To adjust the IR transmitter and

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IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L)

After connecting the speakers, AC adaptor, IR
transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains
leads), adjust the wireless system for good
transmission.

"/1

AC adaptor

IR status indicator

IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

POWER

POWER indicator

1 Press POWER on the AC adaptor, then

press "/1 on the unit.

The AC adaptor and system turn on.
The POWER indicator of the AC adaptor

lights up and the IR status indicator of the
surround speaker (L) turns orange.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and the IR receiver

of the surround speaker (L) to face each
other.

Adjust the position until the IR status
indicator turns green.

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• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better
positioning. For details, see page 27.

Note

• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a
person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the
sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.

• If the IR status indicator turns orange, transmission is
not occuring. Ad just the position of the IR transmitter
and surround speaker (L) until the IR status indicator
turns green.

• If the IR status indicator flashes orange, the IR
receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another
Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter
and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the IR status
indicator turns green.

To place the surround speaker (L)
in the (R) position

Depending on the location of the wall outlet
(mains), you can also place the surround speaker
(L) in the (R) position if necessary.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR REV”

appears in the front panel display, then
press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•“REV OFF”

: sets the surround speaker (L)

in the (L) position.

• “REV ON”: sets the surround speaker (L) in
the (R) position.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• If you perform the above, it is recommended that you
also change the speaker settings. For details, see
“Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”
(page 77) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically” (page 79).

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Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
system.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

Getting Started – BASIC –

C/X/x/c,

1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1 on the unit and POWER on

the AC adaptor.

Note

• Disconnect the headphones when you perform
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after
13 with the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”
(page 34).

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 24) and perform
again.

4 Press without inserting a disc.

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

"/1

DISPLAY

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.

6 Press .

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9
16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

VIDEO

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode

[16:9] (page 83)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 83)

8 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the output
method for video signals from the EURO
AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear
panel of the unit appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
YC

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:

4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

BCR

YC

ON

VIDEO
VIDEO

RGB

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9 Press X/x to select the output method

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for video signals.

• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.

• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.

Note

• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no
picture appears on the TV screen even if you
select [RGB]. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV.

10 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formation appears.

11 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned.

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

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD(WIRELESS)

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AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

12 Press .
13 Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and
press X/x to select [YES].

Set up the calibration mic at the 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. Be quiet during the measurement.

14Press .

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?

YES
NO

Auto Calibration starts.

Note

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbor.

• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with
measurement.

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15 Unplug the calibration mic and press

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C/c to select [YES].

Measurement complete.

Getting Started – BASIC –

FRONT L :
FRONT R :
CENTER :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.

Note

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

YES

5.00m 0.0dB

5.00m

0.0dB

5.00m + 1.0dB

5.00m + 4.0dB

3.00m

-

2.0dB

3.00m

-

2.0dB

NO

• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].

• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for
[SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of
[SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] is not
displayed.

16 Press .

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

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• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 77) and “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 79).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using
the Setup Display” (page 81).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then

press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

T

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

QUICK

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET

DVD VIDEO

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

The Quick Setup display appears.

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Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration

"/1

X/x/c,

SYSTEM
MENU

After connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), the demonstration appears in the front
panel display. When you press "/1 on the
remote, the demonstration turns off.

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”

appears in the front panel display, then
press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “DEMO ON”
mode to on.

• “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration
mode to off.

: sets the demonstration

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Note

• When you press "/1 on the unit, the demonstration

does not turn off.

• When you set the demonstration mode in the system
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,
then press "/1 on the remote. When the
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves
power in standby mode.

• 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. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you
need to set “DEMO” to “DEMO OFF.”

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Installing the Speakers and the IR transmitter on a Wall

For the other speakers

170 mm

6

23/32

(

inches

)

You can use the speakers by installing on the
wall.
Depending on the status of IR transmission (for
wireless system), you can install the IR
transmitter on the wall.

Installing the speakers on a wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

suitable for the hole on the back of
each speaker. See the illustrations
below.

5

/32 inch)

4 mm (

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

4.6 mm

3

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

13

(

/32 inch)

Hole on the back of
the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

265 mm

7

(10

/16 inches)

6 to 9 mm

1

(

/4 to 3/8

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm

3

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

13

(

/32 inch)

Rear of speaker

Note

• 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 and fasten them
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat
wall where reinforcement is applied.

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

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

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6 to 9 mm

1

/4 to 3/8

inch

(

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)

Installing the IR transmitter

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on a wall

You can hang the IR transmitter on a wall when:

– there is an obstruction between the IR

transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L).

– people often pass between the IR transmitter

and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L).

When hanging both the IR transmitter and
surround speaker (L), adjust the position of the
IR transmitter after deciding the position of the
surround speaker (L).

1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.

IR transmitter

Stand

3 Hang the IR transmitter via the holes on the

bottom of the stand on the screws.

Make sure that the IR transmitter does not
move after installation.

IR transmitter

Stand

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• You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom
of the stand.

Stand

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2 Install two commercially available screws in

the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm (

Install the screws 30 mm (1 3/16 inches) apart.

30 mm

3

/16 inches)

(1

4 mm (3/16 inch)

3

/16 inch).

Troughs

Note

• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of
the wall.

• Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low
strength.

• Sony is not l iable for any damage or accident incurred
by incorrect installation (i.e. wall of low strength,
etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

• When connecting/disconnecting the cord, detach the
IR transmitter from the wall first.

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Connecting the TV (Advanced)

Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in
order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).

TV with HDMI* IN jack

C

IN

To HDMI* OUT

SPEAKER

CENTER WOOFER

FRONT R

SPEAKER

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

DMPORT

RLAUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

OPTICAL

SAT /

CABLE

(DVD ONLY)

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EURO AV

R

OUTPUT(TO TV)

DIR-T1

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

COAXIAL

AM

FM75

To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

To EURO AV
T OUTPUT
(TO TV)

Y

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV with COMPONENT

AB

TV with EURO AV INPUT jack

VIDEO IN jacks

:Signal flow

* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)

The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

TM

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

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Note

d

• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord and the SCART (EURO AV) cord simultaneously, the
TV may be set to SCART (EURO AV) input automatically. In this case, set to the desired input source on the TV,
or use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that has separate audio connectors.

A To connect to a TV with the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

.

Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the
unit.
When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

B To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/
C

B, PR/CR), your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y,PB/CB,

R/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output

P
channel of the system to progressive format (page 30).

Green
Blue
Red

C To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia

interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack

Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality
digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input

Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor
(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore,
you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g.,
DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on the computer displays).

To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (high­definition multimedia interface out) jack

When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, selects the type of video signals output
from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.
For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.”

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2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:

t 720 × 480p*

r

1280 × 720p*

r

720

× 480p*

r

1920

× 1080i*

• “720

× 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**

• “1280 × 720p*”: Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.

• “1920

× 1080i*”: Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.

*i: interlace, p: progressive

**Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may appear.

Note

• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched
vertically.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
To change the aspect ratio, see page 83.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

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

VIDEO

FORMAT

“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.

FUNCTION +/–

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.”

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2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

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The current signal appears in the front panel display.
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:

t NORMAL (INTERLACE)

r

PROGRESSIVE

x NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (EURO AV

T OUTPUT (TO TV)).

x PROGRESSIVE

Select this setting when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and
selects the appropriate conversion method.

Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions are not met.

Note

• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to “NORMAL
(INTERLACE),” the system is set to “PROGRESSIVE” automatically.

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• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, VIDEO FORMAT is used for selecting the type of
video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the
HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack” (page 29).

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Note

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear
unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though
you set to “PROGRESSIVE,” images from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack are unaffected as they are
output in the interlace format.

• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 84), the system switches to “INTERLACE.” This will
happen even though you select “PROGRESSIVE.”

• If you set [LINE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [RGB] (page 84), the system outputs no component video signals.

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Connecting Other Components

You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another
component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV.

DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter

To DMPORT jack

FRONT R

SPEAKER

CENTER WOOFER

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation, etc.

or

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OUT

L

R

SPEAKER

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

To SAT/CABLE
(DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) or
(DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

DMPORT

RLAUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

OPTICAL

SAT /

CABLE

(DVD ONLY)

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

EURO AV

R

OUTPUT(TO TV)

DIR-T1

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

To SAT/CABLE
(AUDIO IN)

:Signal flow

COAXIAL

AM

FM75

To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the SAT/
CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit

Connect the VCR or other components to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord
(not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate
jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details of the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 72).

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To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

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Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel
of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

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• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.
Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portabl e audio source. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repea tedly
until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display.
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

If you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL
or OPTICAL) jack

A digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack instead of the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks of the unit.
To connect, use a digital coaxial cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack or digital
optical cord (not supplied) for the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack.
The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals.
(COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be
processed after 2 seconds.

Digital coaxial cord

or

Digital optical cord

If you connect a digital satellite receiver without a DIGITAL OUT jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks only of the unit.

Note

• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.

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

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Basic Operations

Playing Discs

"/1

A

H

FUNCTION

Basic Operations

Disc tray

/

MUTING

VOLUME
+/–

Z

X

Connect
headphones

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

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

this system.

3 Press "/1.

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

FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”

Adjust the
volume

"/1

FUNCTION
+/–

./>

H
x

4 Press A.
5 Load a disc.

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

Note

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

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.

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

6 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous
play).
Adjust the volume on the unit.
The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.

Note

• Depending on the system status, the volume level
may not appear on the TV screen.

• When you set the HDMI CONTROL function to on
(page 85), the TV that is connected to the system with
the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with the
system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide
(supplied separately).

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• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI
cord, you can operate them simply, using the HDMI
CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI
CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

To save the power in standby
mode

Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel
standby mode, press "/1 once.

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Additional operations

d

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

Turn off the sound
temporarily

Stop play and remove the
disc

Replay the previous scene* (instant replay)

Briefly fast forward the
current scene**

* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The

button can be used except for DivX video files.

** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for
DivX video files.

Note

• You may not be able to use the instant replay or
instant advance function with some scenes.

> (except for JPEG)

. (except for JPEG)

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

Z on the remote or A
on the unit.

during playback.

(instant advance)

during playback.

Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

FUNCTION
+/–

X/x/c,

SYSTEM
MENU

Selecting the connected component

You can use a VCR or other components
connected to the SAT/CABLE jacks on the rear
panel. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the components for further
information.

Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “SAT/
CABLE” appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the mode
of the system changes in the following sequence.

Basic Operations

DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t
SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT t AUDIO
t …

Note

• When you use both the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)
jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital
connection) at the same time, the digital connection
takes priority.

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Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers

Distortion may occur when listening to a
component connected to the SAT/CABLE or the
EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks on the
rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front
panel. This is not a malfunction and will depend
on the component connected.
To prevent this, you can change the input level
from the sound of the other components.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

Basic Operations

“SAT/CABLE,” “TV,” 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.

The default setting is underlined.

• “ATT ON”
The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: normal input level.

: attenuates the input level.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the
speakers in this system.
For details, see “Step 2: Connecting the System
and TV” (page 16), “Connecting the TV
(Advanced)” (page 28), and “Connecting Other
Components” (page 32).

FUNCTION
+/–

SOUND
FIELD+/–

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“SAT/CABLE” or “TV” appears in the
front panel display.

2 Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly

until the sound field you want appears
in the front panel display.

When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII
MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field.

For details of sound field, see page 38.

Note

• When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in
[CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 85), the System
Audio Control function is activated and no sound
may be output from the TV. For details of the System
Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL
Guide (supplied separately).

• When you use both the SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)
jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital
connection) at the same time, the digital connection
takes priority.

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Selecting the Movie or Music Mode

You can choose a suitable sound mode for
movies or music.

MOVIE/
MUSIC

Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.

Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the
mode you want lights up in the front panel
display. The default setting is underlined.

• AUTO

: selects the mode automatically to
produce the sound effect depending on the disc
or sound stream.

• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.

• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.

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• When the movie or music mode is selected,
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel
display. When neither “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is
displayed in the front panel display, “AUTO” is
selected.

Note

• Depending on the disc or source, when you select
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off
as the optimum mode is automatically selected. To
avoid cutting the sound, select “MOVIE” or
“MUSIC.”

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Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the system’s pre­programmed sound fields. They bring exciting
and powerful sound of movie theaters into your
home.

SOUND
FIELD+/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/–.

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until the
sound field you want appears in the front panel
display.

All sound field

Sound field Display

HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL STEREO

* Use DCS Technology

HP 2CH

Automatic outputting of the original sound

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

The auto decoding function automatically
detects the type of audio signal being input
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as it
was recorded/encoded, without adding any
effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all
types of discs from multiple speakers.

Note

• The sound is not output from multiple speakers
depending on the source.

• Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the
sound may be cut off as the optimum mode is
automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound,
select “A.F.D. STD.”

Sound field Display

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
STANDARD

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
MULTI

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE

Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC

CINEMA STUDIO EX A C. ST. EX A*

CINEMA STUDIO EX B C. ST. EX B*

CINEMA STUDIO EX C C. ST. EX C*

2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO

HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER*

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A.F.D. STD

A.F.D. MULTI

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

x Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from 2 channel sources. This mo de performs Pro
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to
front, center, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.

x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC

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Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Note

• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are canceled and the multi channel source is output
directly.

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
are not effective.

Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound

About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital
Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an
ideal movie theater sound environment based on
the preference of the movie director.

x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio
EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any type
of movie.

x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio
EX B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.

x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio
EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This
mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic
films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying movie
software encoded with multi channel format,
such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode
reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates five sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from
inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This element creates the same sensation in
your listening room by shifting the sound of
the front speakers “into” the screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the
integrated mode which operates these
elements simultaneously.

Note

• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise

in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual

speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound
coming directly from the surround speakers.

Using only the front speaker and subwoofer

x 2 CHANNEL STEREO

This mode outputs the sound from the front left
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the
sound field processing. Multi channel surround
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

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by headphones

x HEADPHONE THEATER

This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.
This function is based on “Digital Cinema
Sound” technology.

x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO

This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources
completely bypass the sound field processing.
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed
to two channels.

To turn the surround effect off

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until
“A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in
the front panel display.

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• The system memorizes the last sound field selected
for each function mode.
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to
function is automatically applied again. For example,
if you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC as the sound
field, then change to another function, and then return
to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again.

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO)

You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receive or play the Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.

Note

• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a digital satellite tuner to the unit with an
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 32) and set the
digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to
Dolby Digital.

AUDIO

Press AUDIO.

Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you
want appears in the front panel display.
The default setting is underlined.

•“MAIN”

: Sound of the main language will be

output.

• “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be

output.

• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main

and sub languages will be output.

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With each press, playback speed becomes faster.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)

You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.

Note

• Depending on the DVD/D ivX video/VIDEO CD, you
may not be able to do some of the operations
described.

Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)

(Except for JPEG)

Press /m or M/ while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want, press H to
return to normal speed. Each time you press /
m or M/ during scan, the playback speed
changes. With each press the indication changes
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with
some discs.

Playback direction

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX
video, VIDEO CD only)

Press /m or M/ when the system is in
pause mode. To return to normal playback
speed, press H. Each time you press /m or
M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With
each press the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)

2 y 1

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX
video, VIDEO CD only)

When the system is in the pause mode, press

to go to the next frame. Press to go to
the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback,
press H.

Note

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-R/

DVD-RW in VR mode.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works

only for DivX video files.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/
VIDEO CD only)
×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only)

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/
VIDEO CD only)
×2b (DVD VIDEO only)

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.

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

1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a

DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press DISPLAY twice.)

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

The display will show different items
depending on the disc.

[TITLE], [TRACK], [SCENE]

[CHAPTER], [INDEX]

[TIME/TEXT]

Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a
starting point by inputting the time code.

[TRACK]

[ALBUM]

[FILE]

Example: when you select
[CHAPTER]
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, albums or files.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4
T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

3 Press .

[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

( 3 4

T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

select the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to search
for.

If you make a mistake

Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.

5 Press .

The system starts playback from the
selected number.

To search for a scene using the
time code (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-VR mode only)

1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT].

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

2 Press .

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

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons, then press .

For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,
just enter [2:10:20].

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• When the Contr ol Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD­RW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/
DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number
buttons and .

Note

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

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Resuming Playback from

(Picture Navigation)

You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens
and find the desired scene quickly.

1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

ENTER

2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)

• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO
only)

• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/
Super VCD only)

3 Press .

The first scene of each title, chapter, or
track appears as follows.

1

4

7

2

5

8

3

6

9

4 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter,

or track, and press .

The system starts playback from the
selected scene.

To return to normal play during
setting

Press O RETURN.

Note

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.

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 enters standby mode by
pressing "/1.

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appears in the front panel
display.

If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.

2 Press H.

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

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 DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs,
CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, 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.

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• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.

To enjoy a disc that is played
before by resume playback
(Multi-disc Resume)

(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)

This system stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback
the next time you insert the same disc. If you
store a resume playback point for the 41st disc,
the resume playback point for the first disc is
deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD
VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 85).

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• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.

Note

• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP]
is set to [OFF] (page 85), the resume point is cleared
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION +/–.

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.

2 Press X/x to select

[PROGRAM], then press .

The options for [PROGRAM] appear.

T

OFF

OFF
SET
ON

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

CD

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

press .

[TRACK] is displayed when you play a
VIDEO CD or CD.

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK
– –

2. TRACK
– –

3. TRACK
– –

4. TRACK
– –

5. TRACK
– –

6. TRACK
– –

7. TRACK

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0:00:00
T

– –

01
02
03
04
05
06

Total time of the
programmed tracks

4 Press c.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– –
– –

– –
– –
– –
– –
– –

0:00:00
T

– –

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

– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –

0:15:30
T

– –
01
02
03
04
05
06

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own

Program.”

2 Select the program number of the track you

want to change or cancel using X/x.

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 .

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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

In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. 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.

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Playing in Random Order

(Shuffle Play)

You can have the system “shuffle” tracks.
Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different
playing order.

Note

• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3
playback.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],

then press .

The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.

To turn off the Control Menu
display

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

Note

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.

T

OFF

OFF
TRACK

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

CD

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.

x When Program Play is activated

• [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program
Play.

x When playing a DATA CD (except for
DivX) or DATA DVD (except for DivX)

• [ON (MP3)]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in
the album on the current disc. When no
album is selected, the first album will play
in random order.

Note

• A track already played is also selected in

random order.

4 Press .

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF].

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Playing Repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a
disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],

then press .

The options for [REPEAT] appear.

T

OFF

OFF
DISC
TRACK

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

CD

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

The default setting is underlined.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD­VR

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc.

• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a
disc.

• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.

x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the
disc.

• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the
disc.

• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.

• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):
repeats the current track.

• [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats
the current file.

4 Press .

The item is selected.

To return to normal play

In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF].

To turn off the Control Menu
display

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

Note

• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs with PBC playback.

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

• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE
(JPEG)] (page 59), you cannot select [TRACK].

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Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound

A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select the title you want using DVD TOP
MENU.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU.

1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.

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

select the item you want to play or
change.

When 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 VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA
DVDs, 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.

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

3 Press .

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the

desired audio signal.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice
of language varies.

When four digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” (page 102) to see
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 When playing a DVD-VR

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc
are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:

• [1: MAIN]

• [1: SUB] (sub sound)

• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)

• [2: MAIN]

•[2: SUB]

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Note

• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do
not appear when one audi o stream is recorded on
the disc.

x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA
CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3
audio)

The default setting is underlined.

• [STEREO]

: the standard stereo sound

• [1/L]: the sound of the left channel

(monaural)

• [2/R]: the sound of the right channel

(monaural)

x When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD
audio signal formats differ, depending on
the DivX video file contained on the disc.
The format is shown in the display.

x When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

• [1:STEREO]

: the stereo sound of the

audio track 1

• [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of

the audio track 1 (monaural)

• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of

the audio track 1 (monaural)

• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the

audio track 2

• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of

the audio track 2 (monaural)

• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of

the audio track 2 (monaural)

Note

• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track
2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you
select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].

Checking the audio signal format

(DVD, DivX video only)

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

x When playing a DVD

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

LFE (Low

Surround (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) +
Center

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

Front (L/R)

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or
DATA DVD (DivX video)

Example:

MP3 audio

Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

Currently playing
program format

Surround
(Monaural)

2 / 1

LR

S

Currently playing
program format

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About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below. Each
channel is output from a separate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Center

• Surround (L)

• Surround (R)

• Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals
or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural
Surround audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW

Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles for
playback: originally recorded titles
([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY
LIST]). You can select the type of title to be
played.

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/

PLAY LIST], then press .

The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.

)

1 ( 4 4

(

3

2 8

T

1 : 3 0 : 5 0

PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL

)

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3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [PLAY LIST]
from [ORIGINAL] for editing.

• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally
recorded.

: plays the titles created

4 Press .

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Viewing Information About

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the Disc

Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display

You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, MP3, or file name
of a DivX video using the front panel display
(page 105).

Press DISPLAY.

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.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or
DVD-R/DVD-RW

1 Playing time and number of the current title
2 Remaining time of the current title
3 Playing time and number of the current

chapter

4 Remaining time of the current chapter
5 Disc name
6 Title and chapter

When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

1 Playing time of the current file
2 Current file name
3 Current album and file number

When playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions) or 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 Disc name
6 Track and index*

* VIDEO CD only.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

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

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• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the
playing time is displayed.

Note

• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.

• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” 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 audio tracks and DivX video
files may not be displayed correctly.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Checking the playing time and remaining time

You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the
total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
You can also check the DVD text and MP3
folder name/file name recorded in the disc.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following display appears.

T 1:01:57

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 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD­RW

• 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

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x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)

• **:**
Playing time of the current scene

x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD

• T **:**
Playing time of the current track

• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track

•D **:**
Playing time of the current disc

• D–**:**
Remaining time of the current disc

x When playing a DATA CD (MP3
audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

• T **:**
Playing time of the current track

x When playing a DATA CD (DivX
video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

• **:**:**
Playing time of the current file

Note

• Characters/marks may not be displayed for 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.

Checking the play information of the disc

To check DVD/CD text

Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display
text recorded in the DVD/CD.
The DVD/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.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

To check DATA CD/DATA DVD
(MP3 audio/DivX video) text

By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3
audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of
the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate (the
amount of data per second of the current audio)
on your TV screen.

Bit rate*

128k

17:30T

52

JAZZ
RIVER SIDE

Album name Track/file name

* Appears when:

– playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA

DVDs.

– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio

signals on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

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Checking the date

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information

(JPEG only)

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

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu display appears.

)

1 ( 8

)

1 ( 2 0
31/ 01/ 2007

Date information

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

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

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• Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY].
DD: Day
MM: Month
YYYY: Year

DATA CD

JPEG

Changing 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.

Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.

Note

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.

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Displaying the Subtitles

Adjusting the Delay

If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
the subtitles on or off while playing. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,
you can change the subtitle language while
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever
you want.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle
language changes.

Note

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn
them off.

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains
subtitle information within the same file.

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.

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

then press .

The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.

)

1 ( 1 2

)

1 ( 2 8
T

OFF

OFF
ON

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•[OFF

]: does not adjust.

• [ON]: adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.

4 Press .

Note

• Depending on the input stream, this function may not
be effective.

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and JPEG Image Files

What is MP3/JPEG?

MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.

Discs that the system can play

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD­Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD­RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs)
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or
JPEG format. However, the DATA CDs must be
recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal
Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize
the tracks (or files). You can also play discs
recorded in Multi Session.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
CD-R/CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and
the recording software (not supplied) for details
on the recording format.

About the Multi-Session disc

If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the system will also
play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in
audio CD format or video CD format are
recorded in the first session, only the first
session will be played back.

Note

• The system may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format.

MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play

You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files:

• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio
track) 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 data with the
extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if
they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.

• The system does not conform to audio in
MP3PRO format.

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Playback order of MP3 audio

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tracks or JPEG image files

The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or
DATA DVD is as follows:

x Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

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• If you add numbe rs (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or
files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in
that order.

• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback.

Note

• Playback order may differ from the illustration
depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD or DATA DVD, or if there are more than
200 albums and 300 files in each album.

• The system can recognize up to 200 albums, and will
not play any albums beyond the 200th.

• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following album or jump to other
album.

• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.

Track (MP3 audio) or

Album

File (JPEG image)

When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD
and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are
played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any
sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a
currently selected album take priority over the
next album in the same tree. (Example: C
contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

When you press DVD MENU and the list of
album names appears (page 57), the album
names are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album E) do not appear in the list.

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Playing DATA CDs or

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DATA DVDs with MP3
Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files

Selecting an MP3 audio track or album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

The albums recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.

(

3 0

)

3

ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
MY FAVOURITE SONG
R&B
JAZZ
CLASSIC
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSA NOVA

2 Press X/x to select an album.

x When selecting an album

Press H to start playing the selected
album.

x When selecting a track

Press .
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous MP3
audio track

Press ./>. Note that you can select the
next album by continuing to press > after the
last track on the current album, but that you
cannot return to the previous album by pressing
.. To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Selecting a JPEG image file or album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

The albums recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When an album is
being played, its title is shaded.

(

3 0

)

3

ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
MY FAVOURITE SONG
R&B
JAZZ
CLASSIC
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSA NOVA

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M Y FAVOURITE SONG
1 ( 2 5 6

WALTZ FOR DEBBY
MY ROMANCE
MILES TONES
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
AUTUMN LEAVES
ALL BLUES
SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...

)

Press X/x to select a track and press .
The selected track starts playing. You can

turn the track list off by pressing DVD
MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will
display the album list.

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x When selecting an album

Press H to start playing the selected
album.

x When selecting an image

Press PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want
to view and press .

To rotate a JPEG image

When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.
Press X/x while viewing an image. Each time
you press X, the image rotates counterclockwise
by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press X once:

Rotating direction

Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

To stop playback

Press x.

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• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV
screen. To display the additional image files, select
the bottom image and press x. To return to the
previous image, select the top image and press X.

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
album by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing C. To
return to the previous album, select the album
from the album list.

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Playing Audio Tracks and

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Images as a Slide Show
with Sound

You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same
album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When
you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD,
select [AUTO] mode as explained below.

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
2 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [MODE

(MP3, JPEG)], then press .

The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4
T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

AUTO

AUTO
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)

DATA CD

MP3

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•[AUTO]

: plays both the JPEG image files
and MP3 audio tracks in the same album
as a slide show.

• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio
tracks continuously.

• [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG
image files as a slide show.

5 Press .
6 Press DVD MENU.

The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD or DATA DVD appears.

7 Press X/x to select the album you want

and press H.

The system starts playing the selected
album.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.

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• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single
album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE
(JPEG)], the system can recognize up to 600 MP3 or
600 JPEG files in a single album. A maximum of 200
albums can be recognized regardless of the selected
mode.

Note

• If you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE
(JPEG)] on a disc that contains MP3 tracks only or
[AUDIO (MP3)] on a disc that contains JPEG files
only, you may not be able to change the [MODE
(MP3, JPEG)] setting.

• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO
(MP3)] is selected.

• If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image
data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is
recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128
kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still
skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.

Specifying the slide show duration

(JPEG only)

When you play JPEG image files using slide
show, you can specify the duration for slides to
appear on the TV screen.

1 Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[INTERVAL], then press .

The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

12)

3 (

4)

1(
2 9 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7
NORMAL

NORMAL
FAST

SLOW1

SLOW2

DATA CD

JPEG

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3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [NORMAL]

: sets the duration to about 6

to 9 seconds.

• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than
[NORMAL].

• [SLOW1]: sets the duration longer than
[NORMAL].

• [SLOW2]: sets the duration longer than
[SLOW1].

4 Press .

Note

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

Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show

(JPEG only)

When you play a JPEG image file, you can
select the effect to be used when viewing the
slide show.

1 Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],

then press .

The options for [EFFECT] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [MODE1]

: The image sweeps in from top

to bottom.

• [MODE2]: The image stretches out from
left to right of the TV screen.

• [MODE3]: The image stretches out from
the center of the TV screen.

• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle
through the effects.

• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the
previous image.

• [OFF]: turns off this function.

4 Press .

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12)

3 (

4)

1(

2 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 7

MODE1

MODE1
MODE2
MODE3
MODE4
MODE5
OFF

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Enjoying DivX® Videos

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About DivX Video Files

DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an
official DivX® Certified product.
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
contain DivX® video files.

DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the system can play

Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on
this system is subject to certain conditions:

– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain

DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays

only the DivX video files.
However, this system only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level
2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs 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
DATA CDs or DATA DVDs

See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files” (page 56). Note that the
playback order may not be applicable,
depending on the software used for creating the
DivX video file, or if there are more than 200
albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.

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.

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• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see
“Discs that the system can play” (page 55).

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.

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

Selecting an album

1 Press DVD MENU.

A list of albums on the disc appears. Only
albums that contain DivX video files are
listed.

( 3 )

3

SUMMER 2003
NEW YEAR'S DAY
MY FAVOURITES

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2 Press X/x to select the album you want

to play.

3 Press H.

The system starts playing the selected
album.

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To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a

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DivX video file” (page 62).

To go to the next or previous
page

Press C/c.

To turn off the display

Press DVD MENU repeatedly.

To stop playback

Press x.

Selecting a DivX video file

1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press .

The list of files in the album appears.

M Y FAVOURITES
1 ( 2

HAWAII 2004
VENUS

)

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

The selected file starts playing.

To go to the next or previous
page

Press C/c.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To stop playback

Press x.

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

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

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• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play
the DivX video files 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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Playing VIDEO CDs 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 VIDEO CDs
interactively by following the menu on the TV
screen.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Select the item number you want by the

number buttons.

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.

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• To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the system is in stop mode to
select a track, then press H or . The system starts
continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such
as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice,
then press H.

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Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.

2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the

auto scanning starts.

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

To change the preset number

Restart from Step 1.

6 Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

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

7 Press .

The station is stored.

8 Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to store other

stations.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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Listening to the Radio

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Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 64)).

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station.

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

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

To listen to radio stations when
you know the frequencies

Use direct tuning in Step 2.

1 Press D.TUNING.
2 Press the number buttons to select the

frequencies.

3 Press .

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• To improve reception, reorient the supplied 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.”

The default setting is underlined.

• “STEREO”

• “MONO”: monaural reception.

: stereo 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, “XYZ”) appear in the front
panel display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.

Note

• You cannot enter a name for preset stations of the
Radio Data System (RDS) (page 66).

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

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

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

appears in the front panel display.

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6 Create a name by using the cursor

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buttons.

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

Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be
input for a radio station.

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.

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• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly (page 66).

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

What is the Radio Data System?

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display.
RDS is available only for FM stations.*

Note

• RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,
or if the signal strength is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of service s. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.

Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display

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

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as shown.

1 Station name*
2 Frequency**

* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a

preset station.

** Returns to the original display when several seconds

has elapsed.

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Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the front
panel display.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station

name may not appear in the front panel display.

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Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

By adjusting the remote signal, you can control
your TV with the supplied remote.

Note

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number may reset itself to the default (SONY)
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.

Controlling TVs with the remote

Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using the number buttons. Then release TV
[/1.

If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times
quickly.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.

TV

Manufacturer Code number

SONY/AIWA 501 (default)

DAEWOO 503, 506, 515, 544

FISHER 508, 545

GRUNDIG 533

HITACHI 503, 514, 515, 517, 544, 557

ITT/NOKIA 521, 522

JVC 516

LG/GOLDSTAR 503, 515, 517, 544, 568

LOEWE 515

MAGNAVOX 503, 515, 517, 518, 544, 566

MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 527, 544, 566, 568

PANASONIC 509, 553, 572

PHILIPS 518, 557, 558

PIONEER 509, 525, 551

Manufacturer Code number

RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 544

SAMSUNG 515, 517, 544, 557, 566, 569,

SANYO 508, 545, 567

SHARP 517, 535, 565

TELEFUNKEN/
SABA

THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549

TOSHIBA 535, 541, 551

ZENITH 543, 567

574

530, 537, 547, 549, 558

CATV

Manufacturer Code number

SONY 821, 824, 825

HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840

JERROLD 830, 831

JERROLD/GI 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,

OAK 841, 842, 843

PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835

PIONEER 828, 829

SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA

TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831

ZENITH 826, 827

812, 813, 814

815, 816, 817, 844

To control the TV

You can control the TV by using following
buttons.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off.

TV INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

TV VOL +/–* Adjust the TV volume.

TV CH +/–* Select the TV channel.

Number
buttons*,
ENTER*

TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for

RETURN* Return to the previous channel or

TV MENU* Display the menu of the TV.

between the TV and other input
sources.

Select the TV channel.

the current display.

layer on the menu of the TV.

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By pressing You can

MUTING* Turn off the TV sound

temporarily.

C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.

* To use these buttons while in the TV mode (the TV

button lights up), press the TV button.

- is for selecting a channel number greater than

10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then
2 and 5.)

Note

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.

• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the
remote for 10 seconds.

Using the THEATRE SYNC Function

THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your
Sony TV and this system, changes the system
mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s
input source you set with one button push.

Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function

Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.

Press and hold TV INPUT while entering the
code for the TV’s input source connected
to this unit (see the table) using the number
buttons.

The TV’s input source is selected.
If you successfully set the TV’s input source
code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the
setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes
five times quickly.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to
connect the unit. For details, see the operating
instructions of your TV.

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By pressing Number TV’s input source

TV INPUT 0 No input source

1VIDEO1

2VIDEO2

3VIDEO3

4VIDEO4

5VIDEO5

6VIDEO6

7VIDEO7

8VIDEO8

9* COMPONENT 1

CLEAR* COMPONENT 2

PICTURE
NAVI*

AUDIO* COMPONENT 4

SUBTITLE* HDMI 1

ANGLE* HDMI 2

VIDEO
FORMAT*

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(Default)

COMPONENT 3

HDMI 3

By pressing Number TV’s input source

MOVIE/
MUSIC*

DYNAMIC
BASS*

* Except for North American models.

HDMI 4

HDMI 5

Operating the THEATRE SYNC function

Point the remote to the direction of TV and this
unit, then press THEATRE SYNC once.

While transmitting the code from the remote, the
TV button flashes.
If this function does not work, change the
transmit time. The transmit time varies
depending on the TV.

To change the transmit time

Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the
code for transmit time (see the table) using
the number buttons.

The transmit time from the remote is selected.
If you successfully set the transmit time code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times
quickly.

* Functions as both TV CH + and SOUND FIELD +

button.

Note

• This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function
may not work on some Sony TVs.)

• If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this
function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.

• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this unit while the TV button is flashing.

• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this unit while entering the code.

Other Operations

By pressing Number Transmit time

TV CH + 1 0.5 (Default)

21

31.5

42

53

64

75

86

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Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer

Reinforcing bass frequencies

You can reinforce bass frequencies.

Press DYNAMIC BASS.

Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.

To turn off the sound effect

Press DYNAMIC BASS again.

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-minutes
increments.

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:

SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M

Rr

SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M

When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights
up in the front panel display.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

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 as follows:

SLEEP 90M y SLEEP 80M y SLEEP 70M

YY

SLEEP OFF y SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M

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• You can select the remaining time by pressing
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset
the time in 1-minute increments.

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4 Press .

The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in
the front panel display.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display

The brightness of the front panel display can be
set 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.

The default setting is underlined.

• “DIMMER OFF”

• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display
becomes dark.

: Bright.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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Using the DIGITAL MEDIA 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 “Connecting Other
Components” (page 32).

Note

• Do not connect an adaptor 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.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (not supplied), the images are also output. In
this case, the system outputs the EURO AV
OUTPUT signal only regardless of the type of video
signal.

Note

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (not supplied), 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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H

X

x

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, see the operating
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (not supplied).

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• When listening to MP3 or other compressed music
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the
sound. Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly until
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To
cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

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Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit

(Child Lock)

You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation,
such as child mischief (child lock function).
When the child lock function is activated, the
buttons on the unit are locked and “ ” lights
up in the front panel display. (You can operate
the system by using the remote.)

Note

• When you operate the buttons on the unit while the
child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in
the front panel display.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “CHILD

LOCK” appears in the front panel
display, then press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•“OFF”

: Child lock function off.

• “ON”: Child lock function on.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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• You can activate the child lock function by pressing
x for more than 5 seconds (“ ” lights up in the
front panel display).
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so that
“ ” disappears from the front panel display.

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Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL)

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions
for the desired disc.

• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
system will not play inappropriate discs.

• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.

The same password is used for both Custom
Parental Control and Parental Control.

Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]

You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

.

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select [ON 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,

ENTER

then press

.

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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

.

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

.

[Custom parental control is set.] appears
and the TV screen returns to the Control
Menu display.

To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing

playback of specific discs [CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL].”

2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press

.

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

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Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set.

The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]
display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

.

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.

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1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password

ENTER

and press

.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

The system is ready for playback.

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• If you forget y our password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks
you for your password, then press . The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]

(DVD only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level such as the
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL]
function allows you to set a playback limitation
level.

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

OFF

ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD

3 Press X/x to select [PLAYER 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,

ENTER

then press

.

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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

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using the number buttons, then press

.

The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD:

USA

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

press .

The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD:

OFF
USA
USA

OTHERS

6 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 in the table of
“Parental Control Area Code List”
(page 102) using the number buttons.

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

.

The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD:

OFF

8:

NC17

7:

R

6:
5:

8 Press X/x to select the level you want,

then press .

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control
function

Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.

To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set

1 Insert 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.

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• If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific
discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” When
you are asked to e nter your password, enter “199703”
using the number buttons, then press . The display
will ask you to enter 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.

Note

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level.

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Changing the password

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1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

.

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.

3 Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t],

then press .

The display for entering the password
appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

6 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 and input the
correct number.

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Depending on the shape of the room, there will
be some speakers you cannot install. For the
better surround sound, it is recommended that
first you decide the position of the speakers.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.

2 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

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1 ( 4 4

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3 ( 2 8
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0 : 0 3 : 0 4

SPEAKER FORMATION

SPEAKER FORMATION
AUTO CALIBRATION

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD(WIRELESS)

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5 Press C/c to select a setting.

• [STANDARD (WIRELESS)]: when
installing the front and center speakers,
connecting the unit with the speaker cords
and surround speakers using the wireless
system.

• [NO CENTER]: when installing the front
and surround speakers.

• [NO SURROUND]: when installing the
center and front speakers.

• [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the
speakers in front of the listening position.

• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when
installing the front and surround speakers
in front of the listening position.

• [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the
front speakers in one room and surround
speakers in another.
Connect the surround speakers to the unit.

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• [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the
front speakers.

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You can also install the speakers as below.
Connect the speakers (impedance 3.0 ohms

- not supplied) by the supplied speaker
cords (OPTION, gray/blue) to the system.

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• Speaker sound in the other room is the same as
that of the front and surround speakers.

• [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when

installing all the speakers and connecting
the unit by the speaker cords.

6 Press .

The setting is made.

7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then

press .

• [YES]: continue with [AUTO

CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of
“Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically” (page 79).

• [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].

SPEAKER FORMATION

Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
can set the appropriate surround sound
automatically.

Note

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.

2 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

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1 ( 4 4

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3 ( 2 8
T

0 : 0 3 : 0 4

SPEAKER FORMATION

SPEAKER FORMATION
AUTO CALIBRATION

DVD VIDEO

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

YES
NO

Note

• In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change
the position of the speakers, it is recommended you
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO
CALIBRATION].

• To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to
connect the supplied calibration mic.

• The front panel display indicates the selected
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the
speakers which output sound.

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

4 Press X/x to select [AUTO

CALIBRATION], then press .

The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]
appear.

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?

YES
NO

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MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at
the 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. Be quiet during the
measurement.

AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

Note

• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (about
one minute), to avoid measurement failure.
During the measurement, test signals are output
from the speakers.

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

• If an error message appears, follow the message,
then select [YES].
An error message appears when:

– the headphones are connected.

– the calibration mic is not connected.

– front speakers are not correctly connected.

– surround speakers are not correctly

connected.

– front and surround speakers are not correctly

connected.

– subwoofer is not connected.

6 Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO],

then press .

x The measurement is OK.

Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
[YES]. The result is implemented.

Measurement complete.

FRONT L :
FRONT R :
CENTER :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.

YES

5.00m 0.0dB

5.00m

0.0dB

5.00m + 1.0dB

5.00m + 4.0dB

3.00m

-

2.0dB

3.00m

-

2.0dB

NO

x The measurement is not OK.

Follow the message, then select [YES] to

5 Press X/x to select [YES], then press

.

Calibration starts.

Measuring. Please wait a moment.

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retry.

Measurement failure.

Check speaker connection.
Retry?

YES
NO

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• You can check the distance between the listening
position and each speaker. See page 86.

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• While the Auto Calibration function works:

– do not turn off the power.

– do not press any button.

– do not change the volume.

– do not change the function.

– do not change the disc.

– do not insert or eject a disc.

– do not connect the headphones.

– do not disconnect the calibration mic.

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound.
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see
page 110.
Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.

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 when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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0 : 0 0 : 0 2

DVD VIDEO

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

QUICK

QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET

BNR

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

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5 Press X/x to select the setup item from

the displayed list: [LANGUAGE
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then
press .

The Setup item is selected.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

Setup items

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

ON

FULL

6 Select an item using X/x, then press

.

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

To reset all of the [SETUP]
settings

1 Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press .
2 Select [YES] using X/x.

You can also quit the process and return to the
Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.

3 Press .

All the settings explained on pages 83 to 88
return to the default settings. Do not press [/
1 while resetting the system as it takes a few
seconds to complete.

Note

• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the
TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 22),
press , to return to normal screen, press CLEAR.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9
16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

7 Select a setting using X/x, then press

.

The setting is selected and setup is
complete.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

Selected setting

ON

FULL

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Setting the Display or

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:
YC

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

YCBC

R

SCREEN SAVER: ON

JACKET PICTURE

BACKGROUND:
LINE: VIDEO

FULL

4:3 OUTPUT:

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Settings for the Display

Sound Track Language

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.

Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 81).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:

x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the TV screen.

x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language for the
disc’s menu.

x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority in the disc is selected.

x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitle 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.

Ti

• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],

and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
from “Language Code List” (page 102) using the
number buttons.

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).

ENGLISH
ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

[SCREEN SETUP]

Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.

Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
For details, see “Using the Setup Display”
(page 81).
The default settings are underlined.

x [TV TYPE]

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).

[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER
BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.

Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen.

Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Auto matically displays
the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.

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Note

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

x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]

Selects the type of HDMI signal output from
HDMI OUT jack.

[YCBCR]

[RGB]

Note

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set

BCR] to [RGB].

[YC

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

Outputs YCBCR signals.

Outputs RGB signals.

BCR].

x [SCREEN SAVER]

The screen saver image appears when you leave
the system in pause or stop mode for 15

minutes,
or when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3
audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) for more
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help
prevent your display device from becoming
damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g.,

H

button) to cancel the screen saver.

[ON]

[OFF]

Turns on the screen saver.

Turns off the screen saver.

x [BACKGROUND]

Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD,
DATA CD (MP3 audio)

, or DATA DVD

(MP3

audio).

[JACKET
PICTURE]

[GRAPHICS]

[BLUE]

[BLACK]

The jacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the jacket
picture is already recorded on the
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the
disc does not contain a jacket
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
appears.

A preset picture stored in the
system appears.

The background color is blue.

The background color is black.

x [LINE]

Selects the output method for video signals from
the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on
the rear panel of the unit.

[VIDEO]

[RGB]

Note

• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture
appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB].
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
TV.

• You cannot select [RGB] while the HDMI indicator
is lit. [RGB] automatically switches to [VIDEO]
when you turn on any connected HDMI equipment.

Outputs video signals.

Outputs RGB signals.

x [4:3 OUTPUT]

This setting is effective only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]
(page 83). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals. If you can change the aspect
ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p)
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,
not the system. Note that this setting is effective
only for HDMI connection or progressive
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.

Note

• This setting is effective only when
“PROGRESSIVE” is selected by using VIDEO
FORMAT (page 30).

[FULL]

[NORMAL]

Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.

Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image.

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[CUSTOM SETUP]

Use this to set up playback related and other
settings.

Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
For details, see “Using the Setup Display”
(page 81).
The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

HDMI CONTROL:
STB SYNCHRO:
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO (HDMI):
DivX:

Registration Code

x [HDMI CONTROL]

Switches the HDMI CONTROL function on or
off. This function is available when you connect
the system and TV with the HDMI cord. For
details on this function, see the HDMI
CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

[OFF]

[ON]

Note

• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection]
appears and you can not set to [ON].

Sets the HDMI CONTROL
function to off.

Sets the HDMI CONTROL
function to on.

You can operate mutually
between components that are
connected with the HDMI cord.

x [STB SYNCHRO]

Switches the STB SYNCHRO function on or
off. This function is available when you connect
the system and TV with the HDMI cord and you
set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON]. For details on
this function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide
(supplied separately).

[OFF]

Sets the STB SYNCHRO function
to off.

OFF
OFF

AUTO

OFF

ON
OFF
OFF

[ON]

Note

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

Sets the STB SYNCHRO function
to on.

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

Selects the picture in pause mode.

[AUTO]

[FRAME]

The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.

The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.

x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

[OFF]

[AUTO]

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

• If PCM, DTS , Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG
audio tracks in this order.

No priority given.

Priority given.

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

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off.

[ON]

[OFF]

Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to 40 discs.

Does not store the resume settings
in memory. Playback restarts at
the resume point only for the
current disc in the unit.

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x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)

Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.

Settings for the Speakers

[SPEAKER SETUP]

[OFF]

[STANDARD]

[MAX]

No compression of dynamic
range.

Reproduces the sound track with
the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.

Compresses dynamic range fully.

x [AUDIO (HDMI)]

Selects the audio output status from the HDMI
OUT jack.

[OFF]

[ON]

Note

• When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI
cord and [ON] is selected, AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC,
DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field
are not applied to the sound that is output from the
TV.

The sound is not output from the
HDMI OUT jack.

Outputs audio signals by
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or
96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48
kHz/ 16 bit PCM.

x [DivX]

Displays the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

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.

Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 81).
The default settings are underlined.

Note

• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the unit.

SPEAKER SETUP

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

FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:

OFF

YES
YES
YES
YES

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.

x [CONNECTION]

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

[FRONT]

[CENTER]

[SURROUND]

[SUBWOOFER]

[YES]

[YES]: Normally select this.

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

[YES]: Normally select this.

[NONE]: Select this if no
surround speaker is used.

[YES]

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

x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup
(page 22), the settings is automatically
displayed.

0.00 - 7.00 m2)/
0 - 23 ft

x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup
(page 22), the settings is automatically
displayed.

0.00 - 7.00 m2)/
0 - 23 ft

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.

[L/R]

3.00 m/10 ft

[CENTER]

3.00 m/10 ft

(appears when you
set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[CONNECTION]
setting.)

[SUBWOOFER]

3.00 m/10 ft

1)

When you perform the Quick Setup (page 22), the

default settings are changed.

2)

0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.

3)

3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.

Front speaker distance from the

1)3)

listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters

Center speaker distance from the

1)3)

listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters

Subwoofer distance from the

1)3)

listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters

2)

(0 to 23 ft).

2)

(0 to 23 ft).

2)

(0 to 23 ft).

[L/R]

3.00 m/10 ft

(appears when you
set [SURROUND] to
[YES] in the

Surround speaker distance

1)3)

from the listening position can
be set from 0.00 to 7.00

2)

meters

(0 to 23 ft).

[CONNECTION]
setting.)

1)

When you perform the Quick Setup (page 22), the

default settings are changed.

2)

0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.

3)

3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.

Note

• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE]
setting may not be effective.

• When the speaker distance setting is not in the
recommended range, /

** m is displayed (**

being the number). indicates over the
recommended distance. indicates below.

x [LEVEL (FRONT)]

You can vary the level of front speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.

[L/R]

0.0 dB

Set this between –6.0 dB and
+6.0 dB.

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[CENTER]

0.0 dB

(appears when you
set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[CONNECTION]
setting.)

[SUBWOOFER]
+2.0 dB

x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]

You can vary the level of surround speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.

[L/R]

0.0 dB

(appears when you
set [SURROUND]
to [YES] in the
[CONNECTION]
setting.)

Set this between –6.0 dB and
+6.0 dB.

Set this between –6.0 dB and
+6.0 dB.

Set this between –6.0 dB and
+6.0 dB.

To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time

Turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote.

x [TEST TONE]

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

[OFF]

[ON]

The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.

The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP]
items, the test tone is emitted from each
speaker in sequence.

Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

4 Press X/x repeatedly to select

[SPEAKER SETUP], then press or
c.

5 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST

TONE], then press or c.

6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON],

then press .

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

7 From your listening position, adjust the

value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.

The test tone is emitted from only the
speaker which you are adjusting.

8 Press when you have finished

making adjustments.

9 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST

TONE], then press .

10 Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF],

then press .

Note

• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack.

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Returning to the Default Settings

You can return the system parameters, such as
preset stations, to the default settings.

A"/1

x

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the

same time.

“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the default settings are returned.

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Additional Information

Precautions

On power sources

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volum e, over long periods of time, the cabine t
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet s hould be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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 control 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).

About the AC adaptor

• The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

• Do not use any AC adaptor other than the AC-SD1.

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On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard
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.

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.
In the event of a problem with the surround
system, have a Sony dealer check the entire
system together (main unit, IR transmitter, AC
adaptor, and surround speaker (L)).

Power

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.

The IR status indicator on the surround
speaker (L) does not turn on.

• Press POWER to turn the AC adaptor off, connect
the speakers properly, and then press POWER to
turn the AC adaptor on.

Picture

There is no picture.

• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected
securely.

• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.

• The unit is not connected to the correct
EURO AV t INPUT jack (page 16).

• 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 84).

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• 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 30).

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (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 30).

• 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). See page 105.

• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,
changing the type of video signal output from the
HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT
may solve the problem (page 29).
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 on-screen 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 selected “PROGRESSIVE” using the
VIDEO FORMAT button on the remote
(“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display)
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the
HDMI cord from the unit and then select
“INTERLACE” so that “PROGRE” turns off.

• If the signal from the LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack is
distorted, change the type of video signal output
from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO
FORMAT to [720 × 480p]

* Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may

appear.

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the TV screen.

• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.

Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.

The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system
are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic
leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a
high-strength magnet is employed. If this happens,
check the following items:

* (page 29).

• 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 col or 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 sur e that no magnetic object (magnetic latch
on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is
placed near the speakers.

Sound

There is no sound.

• The speaker cord is not connected securely.

• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON”
is displayed in the front panel display.

• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play
mode.

• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press
H to return to normal play mode.

• Check the speaker settings (page 86).

• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack
does not conform to the audio signal format, in
this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM
SETUP] to [ON] (page 86).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to
[ON] (page 86).

• The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
(digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital
visual interface) jacks do not accept audio
signals).

• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on
again. 2 Turn the connected equipment off and
on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
16, 86).

• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD

Severe hum or noise is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft)
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

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• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a

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cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

• Clean the disc.

The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.

• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO
(page 48).

• Make sure the unit is connected properly.

The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
16, 86).

• Depending on t he DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.

The sound comes from the center speaker
only.

• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
16, 86).

• Make sure the sound field function is on

• Depending on the source, the effect of the center
speaker may be less noticeable.

• A 2 channel source is being played.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page
16, 86).

• Make sure the sound field function is on

• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.

• Wireless setting of the surround speaker is not
correct (page 21).

• The plasma display may interfere with
transmission, in which case, adjust the position of
the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L) (page 21).

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place
exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as
an incandescent lamp.

• Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L).

• A 2 channel source is being played.

(page 38).

(page 38).

(page 38).

There is no sound from the speakers that are
indicated in the front panel display.

• The front panel display indicates the selected
[SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate
the speakers which output sound (page 38, 77).

The beginning of the sound is cut off.

• Set the Movie/Music mode to “MOVIE

“MUSIC” (page 37).

• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 38).

” or

Operation

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• 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 wit h 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 64).

• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the front panel display.

The remote does not function.

• There are obstacles between the remote and the
unit.

• 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 IR status indicator on the surround
speaker (L) momentarily turns orange.

• The indicator momentarily turns orange. This is
not a malfunction.

• There is obstruction, such as a person or object
between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of
the surround speaker (L). Adjust the IR
transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L).

The IR status indicator on the surround
speaker (L) flashes in orange.

• The IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is
receiving an infrared signal from another Sony’s
wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or
the surround speaker so th at the IR status indicator
turns green.

• Move the wireless system away from any other
nearby wireless system(s).

• Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver of the
surround speaker (L).

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The disc does not play.

• There is no disc inserted.

• 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 MP3 audio track cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”

• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.

• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 59).

• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load t he disc or turn the system off, then
on.

• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX
video file.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to 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 which is mainly used on the
Internet WEB site.

• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are
reduced).

• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 59).

• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, re-load t he disc or turn the system off, then
on.

• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX
video file.

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file
starts playing simultaneously.

• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3,
JPEG)] (page 59).

The DivX video file cannot be played.

• The file is not created in DivX format.

• The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or
“.DIVX.”

• The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a
DivX format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.

• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width)
576 (height).

The titles of album/track/file name are not
displayed correctly.

• The system can only display numbers and letters
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as
[*].

A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.

• 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 43).

• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.

The system starts playing the disc
automatically.

• The DVD features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.

You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating instructions that came with the disc.

Messages do not appear on the TV screen in
the language you want.

• In the Setup Display, select the desired language
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 83).

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The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.

The subtitle cannot be turned off.

• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played (page 53).

• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.

A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

[Data error] appears on the TV screen when
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX
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 JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.

• The file you wa nt to play has the extension “.AVI”
or “.DIVX” but is not in DivX format, or is in
DivX format but does not conform to a DivX
Certified profiles.

The system does not work normally.

• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after
several minutes.

The unit does not work and “CHILD LOCK”
appears in the front panel display when you
press any button on the unit.

• Set the child lock function to off (page 73).

The HDMI CONTROL function does not work.

• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel
display, check the HDMI connection (page 28).

• Set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM
SETUP] to [ON] (page 85).

• Make sure that the connected component is
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the
connected component is connected securely.

• Check the connected component’s setting for the
HDMI CONTROL function. See the operating
instructions of the component.

• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or
have a power failure, set the [HDMI CONTROL]
setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [OFF], then set
the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM
SETUP] to [ON] (page 85).

• For details on the HDMI CONTROL function, see
the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied
separately).

No sound is output from the system and TV
while using the System Audio Control
function.

• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM
SETUP] to [ON] (page 86).

• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible
with the System Audio Control function.

• For details on the System Audio Control function,
see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied
separately).

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Self-diagnosis Function

Specifications

(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5­character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,
check the following table.

C:13:50

First 3
characters of
the service
number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

,Clean the disc with a soft cloth

(page 91).

,Restart the system, then re-insert

the disc correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self­diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5­character service number.

Example: E 61 10

When displaying the version
number on the TV screen

When you turn on the system, the version
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
normal system operation will not be possible.
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
again to operate.

VER.X.XX

Amplifier section

Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,

Surround mode (reference) RMS output power

* Depending on the sound field settings and the source,

there may be no sound output.

Inputs (Analog)
TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN)Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
AUDIO IN Sensitivity: 250/125 mV

1 kHz, 1 % THD)

FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 143 watts
(per channel at 3 ohms, 1
kHz, 10 % THD)
SL/SR*: 100 watts
SA-TS76W/SS-TS75)
Subwoofer*: 285 watts (at

1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10 %
THD)

(with

Inputs (Digital)

SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)

Outputs (Analog)
Phones Accepts low-and high-

Impedance: 75 ohms/–

impedance headphones.

DVD system

Laser Semiconductor laser

Signal format system PAL/NTSC

(DVD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 790 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous

Tuner section

System PLL quartz-locked digital

FM tuner section
Tuning range
North American models: 87.5-108.0 MHz (100 kHz

Other models: 87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz

Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
North American, Mexican, and Latin American

synthesizer

step)

step)

models:
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the
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d

interval set at 9 kHz)

European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:

531 – 1,602 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)

Australian and New Zealand models:

531 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the
interval set at 10 kHz)

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the

interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,610 kHz (with the

interval set at 10 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Video section

Outputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

COMPONENT:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p

75 ohms

R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms

HDMI OUT: Type A (19

pin)

Speakers
Front (SS-TS74)

Speaker system Two way, Bass reflex,

magnetically shielded
Speaker unit Woofer: 65 mm dia, cone

type × 2

Tweeter: 50 mm dia, cone

type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 111 × 827 × 75 mm (w/h/d)

316 × 1,041 - 1,339 × 316

mm (w/h/d) with stand
Mass (approx.) 2.2 kg

4.6 kg with stand

Center (SS-CT72)

Speaker system Closed, magnetically

shielded
Speaker unit 30 × 60 mm, cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 381 × 48 × 62 mm (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg

Surround (L) (SA-TS76W)

Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically

shielded
Speaker unit 65 mm dia, cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 111 × 827 × 75 mm (w/h/d)

316 × 1,041 - 1,339 × 316

mm (w/h/d) with stand

Mass (approx.) 2.2 kg

4.7 kg with stand

Surround (R) (SS-TS75)

Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically

shielded
Speaker unit 65 mm dia, cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 111 × 827 × 75 mm (w/h/d)

316 × 1,041 - 1,339 × 316

mm (w/h/d) with stand
Mass (approx.) 1.7 kg

4.1 kg with stand

Subwoofer (SS-WS73)

Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 160 mm dia, cone type
Rated impedance 1.5 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 197 × 322 × 345 mm

(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 5.6 kg

General

Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 180 W

Standby: 0.3 W (at the

Power Saving mode)
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC 5 V
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

700 mA
Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 63 × 380 mm (w/h/d)

incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg

AC adaptor (AC-SD1)

Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 40 W
Output voltage DC 28.0 V
Output current for SA-TS76W

1.5 A (maximum current is

8 A)
Dimensions (approx.) 249 × 45 × 82 mm (w/h/d)

265 × 45 × 82 mm (w/h/d)

with cord
Mass (approx.) 0.8 kg

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Unpacking

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

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• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

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

• Speaker cords (OPTION) (2, gray/blue)*

• Remote Commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set)

• Posts (4)

• Bases (4)

• Mounting plates (4)

• Post covers (4)

• Screws (large, with washer) (16)

• Screws (small, silver) (8)

• Screws (small, black) (4)

• IR transmitter (1)**

• AC adaptor (1)

• Operating Instructions

• HDMI CONTROL Guide

• Speaker and TV connections (card)

* Use for connecting the surround speakers to the

system by the speaker cords.

** The IR transmitter cord is for this system only. You

cannot use a commercially available extension cord.

•Standby power consumption 0.3 W (or
less).

•Halogenated flame retardants are not
used in the printed wiring boards.

•Over 85 % power efficiency of
amplifier block is achieved with the
full digital amplifier, S-master.

Glossary

Album

Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.

Chapter

Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is
composed of several chapters.

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts
the speaker settings to your listening
environment in a short period of time.

Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer

Utilizing Sony's proprietary S-Master
technology, the Digital Direct Twin Drive
Subwoofer features two S-Master Digital
Amplifiers that provide dedicated power to a
strategically located subwoofer for astounding
sound performance. Easy to set up, Digital
Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer provides a stable
sound field over a much larger listening area
without having to adjust frequency levels.

Digital Infrared Audio Transmission

Recent times have been witness to the rapid
spread of DVDs, Digital Broadcasting Satellite
Receiver and other high-quality media. In order
to ensure that the subtle nuances endowed by
these high-quality media would be transmitted
with no accompanying deterioration, Sony
developed a technology called “Digital Infrared
Audio Transmission” for the infrared
transmission of digital audio signals using no
compression, and it introduced it into the
system.
This technology transfers digital audio signals
using no compression inside the subcarrier
frequency band allocated by the IEC
(International Electronic Committee) and
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association) for hi-fi
audio transmission applications. (See Fig. 1)

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d

transmission

L

R

Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio
transmission

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DivX

Digital transmission (Digital
Infrared Audio Transmission)

[MHz]

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Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc.
Videos encoded with DivX technology are
among the highest quality with a relatively small
file size.

Dolby Digital

This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

x Movie mode

The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.

x Music mode

The Music mo de is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.

Dolby Surround Pro Logic

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro L ogic, you should have one p air of
surround speakers and a center speaker. The
surround speakers output monaural sound.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
quality digital audio. The good channel
separation is realized due to the all channel data
being recorded discretely and processed in
digitally.

DVD

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as
a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single­sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also
uses the variable rate coding technology that
processes allocated data according to the status
of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided with the DVD.

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DVD+RW

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.

DVD-RW

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode
and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video
mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video Recording)
mode allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.

File

A JPEG image or a DivX video recorded on a
DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive
definition for this system.) A single file consists
of a single image or movie.

Film based software, Video based
software

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video
based software. Film based DVDs contain the
same images (24 frames per second) that are
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.

HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital
picture and sound. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Contents Protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding technology
for digital video signals.

MPEG audio

A coding system to compress digital audio
signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1
Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the
audio format of DVD.

Multi-angle function

Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.

Multilingual function

Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.

Parental Control

A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

A method for converting analog audio to digital
audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD)
audio format.

Playback Control (PBC)

Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs with
search functions, and so on.

Progressive format
(sequential scanning)

In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines fo r the NTSC system, 625 lines for the
PAL system). The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text and horizontal
lines appear sharper. This format is compatible
with the 525 or 625 progressive format.

Region Code

This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play discs
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the

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region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still apply.

Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”

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