Sony DAV-FC7 Owner’s Manual
SONN:, 4_48_50_1,_3_
Compact AV
System
Operating Instructions
VIDEO
DAV-FC7
@2003 Sony Corporation
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install tile appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or but firin cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover tile ventilalion of the
apparatus with news papers, table-clcths, curtains, e_c.
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.
Caution Tile use ofoplical instruments with this
product wdl therease eye hazard.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The
label is located on the
bottom of the unit.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
For the customers in the U.S.A
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
N
tlle presence of unthsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosu_
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with tile limits |br a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmt_l
interference ill a residential installation. This
equipment generales, uses, and can radiale radio
frequency energy and, ifnol installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmt_l
interference to radio communications. However, lhere
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular inslallation. If this equipment does cause
harmt)l in_er ference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate lhe receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
system.
Comlect lhe equipment into an otalta on a circuit
different t¥om that to which the system is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician |br help.
CAUTION
YOUare caurioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's altention 1o Article 82(I-40 of the NEC thal
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies thai the cable ground shall be
connected to the gmundthg system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCIt WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
t/_ This symbol is intended to alert the user to
Owner's Record
The model and serial ]lumbers are located at the botiom
of the unit. Record th_ serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you cal! upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DAV-FC7
Serial No. ...........................
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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Precautions
Safety
• If anything Palls into the cabineg unplug tile mtit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any forther.
•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall ou_fat if you do no_
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, b]ankats, etc.)
or ]lear materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
• Do not in.all the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place su_ect 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 file unit and discs away from equipment with
_mng magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy ob_ec_ on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the Compact
AV System and cause damage to the lenses. When
you fir_ install the unit. or when you move it from a
cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes
before operating the unit.
Thank you lbr purchasing Sony Compact AV
System. Betbre operating this system, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future rel_rence.
On power sources
AC power cord must be changed only al file qualified
service shop.
On placement
• Place tile system in a location with adequate
venfi fation to prevent heat bthld-op in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
It owever, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
venfilabon is poor as this may cause overheabag.
• DO not block the ventilafion slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. Iflhe ventilatthn slo_s on the top
surface are blocked, tile unit can overheat and
malfimction.
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do nol place the system in a Ioeabon near he_l
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
• Ifthe system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
]nay condense on the lenses inside tile system. Should
this occur, the syslem may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don't, the disc may be damaged.
• For power saving purposes, tile system can be
completely turned offby the |/(_ button on the
system. Though the LED remains lit for a while, the
system is eomplelely off.
On adjusting volume
DO nol turn up the volume wlti[e lisle]ling 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.
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On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls _ith a soR elotb
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Ifyou have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your neares_ Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. [t may cause a malfunction.
On your TV's colour
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
colour irregularity, turn off lhe TV at once then tm_q it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour in'egularity should
persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of tile
unit.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This syslem is capable of holding a sli!l
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely, lfyou leave tile 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 lelevisions are especially susceptible to
fills.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism. Remove the
disc, mid lhen press and hold the • button on the
system. At/er "M ECHA LOCK" is displayed on lhe
front panel display, remove the AC power cord from a
wall outlel.
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Welcome! ................................................ 3
Precautions .............................................. 4
About this Manual ................................... 7
This System Can Play the Following
Discs ................................................. 7
Terms for discs ........................................ 7
Notes about Discs ................................. 10
Note on DVD 5-DISC changer ............. 10
Guide to the Control Menu Display ...... 11
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 13
inserting Batteries into the Remote ....... 13
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup ........... 14
Step 2: Antenna Hookups ..................... 18
Step 3: TV and Video Component
Hookups .......................................... 20
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power
Cords ............................................... 22
Speaker Setup ........................................ 23
Playing Discs
Playing Discs ........................................ 24
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc ..................... 27
(Resume Play)
Using the DVD's Menu ........................ 27
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver. 2.0) ......................................... 28
(PBC Playback)
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............... 29
Playing JPEG Image Files .................... 30
Selecting the Play Mode ....................... 33
(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)
Creating Your Own Program ................ 34
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order ..................... 35
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ............................... 36
(Repeat Play)
Searching for a Particular Point on a
Disc ................................................. 37
(Scan, Slow-motiun Play)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Album/File ............................ 38
Viewing Disc information .................... 40
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound .............................. 45
Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 47
Using the Sound Effect ......................... 50
Using Various Additional
Functions
Changing the Angles ............................ 51
Displaying Subtitles .............................. 52
Locking Discs ....................................... 53
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling TV with the Supplied
Remote ........................................... 58
Using the Video or Other Unit ............. 59
Enjoying the Radio ............................... 60
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 63
To change the brightness of the front panel
display ............................................ 63
Returning to the default settings ........... 64
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display ....................... 65
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................ 66
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
Settings for the Display ........................ 67
(SCREEN SETUP)
Custom Settings .................................... 68
(CUSTOM SETUP)
Settings for the Speakers ...................... 70
(SPEAKER SETUP)
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................... 74
Specifications ........................................ 77
Glossary ................................................ 78
Index to Parts and Controls ................... 81
Language code list ................................ 86
DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 87
Index ..................................................... 88
Quick reference for Remote
Commander ...................... Back cover
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Formatof
discs Disc logo
• The instruOions in this manual describe the
controls on the remole. You can also use lhe
controls on lhe system if lhey have lhe same or
similar names as 1hose on the remole.
• In this manual, the European model is used for
illustration and on-screen display (OSD)
purpose.
• The following symbols are used in this
masmah
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
in video mode or DVD_Rs/
DVD_RWs
t_ inode
t_ Functions available for JPEG files
* MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer 3) is a standard fol_nat
defined by ISO/MPEG wfiich compresses audio
data.
Formatof
discs Disc logo
Functions available in VIDEO CD
Functions available in CD mode
Funclions available in Super Audio
CD and Audio CD mode
Funclions available for MP3* audio
tracks
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO
Super Audio I_
CO
_H_ER AIIDIO CD
V,DEOCD
Audio CD [_]_
Bun_t, mBIO
CD-R/CD-RW
(MP3 files) m=r_Auam mlm_.mma
(JPEG files) _
The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark.
• Title
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
soflware.
• Chapter
Section of a picture or a music piece that is
smaller 1hart titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
• Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
files.
• Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.
• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections 1o
easily locate |he point you want on a VIDEO
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on
lhe disc, no indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 28), lhe menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided inlo sections
called "scenes."
• File
Section ofa piOure on a data CD containing
JPEG image files.
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Disc
DVD
structure
VIDEO
CD, Super
Audio CD,
or CD
structure
MP3
structure
JPEG
structure
Disc
Disc
Disc
Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conlbrms lo Ver. 1.I and Ver. 2.0 of
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
of playback depending on the disc lype.
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 laler sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in lhe first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in laler sessions can also be played
back.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD lbrmat are recorded in lhe first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
Region code
Your systam has a region code prinled on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs
labelled wilh lhe same region code.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving
without PBC pictures) as well as music.
functions
(Ver. l.I discs)
VIDEO CDs Play interactive software using
with PBC menu screens displayed oll the
functions TV screen (PBC Playback), in
(Ver. 2.0 discs) addition to the video playback
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Moreover, you cml play high-
resolution still pictures, if they
art included on the disc.
DVDs labelled [] will also play on this system.
if you try to play any other DVD, the message
"Playback prohibited by area limitations." will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD, no region code indication may be given
even lhough playing the DVD is prohibiled by
area restrictions.
Examples of discs that the
system cannot play
The system cannot play lhe following discs:
• CD-ROMs (except for extension "MP3,"
".JPG," or ".JPEG")
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs olher than lhose recorded in
the following formats:
music CD format
video CD format
MP3/JPEG format lhat conforms to
ISO9660" Level l/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
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• Progressive JPEG file
* A logicM formal of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International S_ndard
Organiz_don)
Do not load the ibllowing discs:
• A DVD with a different region code (page 8,
80).
• A disc lhat is neither standard nor circular
(e.g. card, heart, or star shape).
• A disc wilh paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still
left on it.
Notes about CD.R/CD.RWJIDVD.RJDVD.RW
(Video mode)
h/some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
(Video mode) cannot be played on this player due lo
the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,
or the characteristics of file recording device and
aulhoring software.
The disc wi!l not play if it has no1 been correctly
finalized. For more information, see tile operating
tilstrucfions for the recording device.
Note lhal discs crealed in lhe Packet Write formal
cannol be played.
MUSIC discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs thai
conform m the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware Ibm among those discs,
there are some thai do nol contbrm to the CD standurd
and may no1 be playable by INs product.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
|echnology 1hat is prolected by me|hod claims of
certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and
olber rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be aulhorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing ttses only unless
olherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporotion. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
This syslem incorpora|es with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and tbe DTS** Digital
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and lhe double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboralories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" arc trademarks
of Digital Thealer Systems, Inc.
Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since _his system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents 1he
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
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On handling discs
• To keep lhe disc clean, handle _he disc by its
edge. Do not touch 1he surli_ce.
• Do not stick paper or tape on _he 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
temper3ture may rise considerably inside tbe
car.
• Afler playing, slore tbe disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Belbre pl3ying, clean the disc wi|h a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe lhe disc from 1he centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, lhinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray inlended lbr 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 malthnction.
Disc changer system
Stocker
Playing unit
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a
stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot
and tbe playing unit.
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker
moves until tbe DISC 3 comes to the position of
the playing unit and then moves lbe DISC 3 over
the playing unit.
Notes
• Do not insert or eject discs while playing.
• Noise ]nay come from the disc changer when
changing discs or turning the system on and off..
Ilowever, this is just noise produced by the operation
oflhe internal mechanisms and does nol indicate a
malfunction.
• 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs connot be stored in the
stocker.
• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3-
inch) adapter. It may damage lhe syslem and disc.
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Do not use a disc _hat has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
Use the Control Menu to selecl a lhnction that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears
when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed, For details, refer to the page in parentheses.
Currently playing [me number Video CD/ t_tles or tracks
Super Audio CD/CD: track number "ecorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
Disc number and title name Playback status
Currently playing chapter ;ype lira'-Playback. IIPause. IStoD. etc
number (Video CD/Super
Audio CD/CD: maex number e of disc being
Control Menu item
Control Menu items ----
Total number of
Currently playing
played DeCK
Control Menu ite-
Operationmessage------>
List of Control Menu Items
Displays file disc name or the disc type inserted into tile system.
Se[eos file title (DVD), or file track (VIDEO CD) to be
SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / played.
TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 38) Displays tile scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
V//////_'_'_J(_ CHAPTER (DVD only)(page 39)/ SeIeds file chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be
INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 39) played.
A'BUM(MP3oo,y,pa0e g)Seleotstbealbum(MP ,oboplayed.
Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.
MP3 only) (page 29, 38)
_ INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD)to
(page 39) be played.
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Inputs the time code tbr picture and music searching.
Changes the audio setting.
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 45)
_£ SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 52) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle I_nguage.
Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.
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Selecls file file (JPEG) to be played.
Displays _he date information.
Changes the angle.
Selecls the play mode.
Audio CD/CD/MP3IJPEG only) (page 33, 36)
Pl_ys the entire disc (all titles/_ll t_acks), one title/chapter/
track/_lbum, or contents of program repealedly.
Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
CONTROL (page 53)
Tips
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
E Control Menu display
Control Menu display oft"
The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.
The Control Menu icon indicator hghts up m green _J//_?_ -_- _//_//_ unless you set the REPEAT setting to
"OFF."
• The ""ANGLE" indiealor lights up in green only wben multiple angles are recorded on the disc.
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Check |hat you have 1he following items:
• Speakers (5)
• Subwoofer (1)
• AM loop antenna (i)
• FM wire antenna (I)
• Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, lore × 2, 5m × I)
(12i_. × 3, 34ft. × 2, 171t. × 1)
• Video cord (1)
• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SPg00 (I)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Speakers-connection and Installation (card)
(1)
You can control 1he system using the supplied
remole. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching 1he (_ and Q ends on the batteries to
the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it ot the remote sensor []
on the system.
Notes
• DO not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• DO not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop rely tbroign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing _he batteries.
• Do nol expose the remote sensor to direct light from
lhe sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• Ifyou do not use the remote for m_exlended period of
time, remove _he batteries to avoid possible damage
from batlery leakage and corrosion.
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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours oflhe
jacks 1o 1hose of the cords. Do not connect any speakers olher than fllose supplied with lhis system.
lb obtain fl_e best possible surround sound, specil}€ the speaker paramelers (distm_ce, level, elc.) on
page 23.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the colour tube of|he speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to
be connected.
(+) i (+)
colour tube
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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect TO the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
Surround speaker_ SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey)jacks
Centre speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green)jack
Subwoofcr SPEAKER WOOFER (puq)le) jack
Front speaker (R)
Centre speaker
Frontspeaker(L)
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Su_ound sDeaker(RI
Note on placing speakers
Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) 1hat is attached wilh the
fi'onl/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or
discoloration may result.
Subwoofer Surround speaker (L'
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Note
Do not calch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Tip
Connect lhe speaker cane after bending the speaker wire _t the end of the insulation. This prevents *he speaker cable
from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting oflhe speakers may damage lhe system. To prevent lhis, be sure to lbllow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not louch
anod_er speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is Stripped cords are touching
touching another speaker each other due to excessive
terminal, removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test 1one |o check lhat all
lhe speakers are connected correctly. For details on outpulting a test lone, see page 71.
If no sound is heard l?om a speaker while outputting a lest tone, or a test lone is output from a speaker
olher lhan lhe one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If
lhis happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Besure to malch the speaker cord _olhe appropriate terminal on the components: @ to @, and @ to @. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
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To change the speaker cables
if you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to mmther cable.
Detaching
Catcher
With the catcher facing down, press and hold |he plug down against a flat surl_ce and remove lhe cords
fi'om plug.
Attaching
While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, inscr_ the new speaker cords.
Note that the cord marked with a line should be aItached to the minus (-) side oflhe plug.
Note
Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.t when altaching/de/aching the speaker cords.
Tips
• YOUcan use"any commercially sold speaker cable"of gauge cord AWG # 18 - AWG #24.
• Before _llaching a new c_ble, strip off 10 mm( 13/32 in.) of i/s insulalion and twis_the bare wires of bolh cords.
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Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas lbr listening to ll_e radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75_COAXIAL jack
FM wire antenna
Notes
•TO prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop amenna away from the syslem and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• At_er connecting the FM wi_ antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
When you connect tile supplied AM loop antemla, tile cord (A) and tile cord (B) can be conneeled th either terminal.
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B
Tip
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor
FM an)enna as shown below.
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Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV
Yellow
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriale jacks on the
components.
Terminals for connecting video components
Connect the To the
TV MONITOR OUT ,jack
VCR VIDEO I jacks
Digital satellile receiver VIDEO 2 jacks
Notes
• When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is not output via VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
OUT L/R jacks (VIDEO I).
• When you use the VIDEO 1 line ouiput s, please sei the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the syslem is nol in 2CH
STEREO mode, the line oulputs m_y not ti_nction properly.
• When lhe mode oflhe system is set to "DVD," the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT OUT
jacks.
• When lhe mode oflhe system is set to "DVD" and "PROGRESSIVE" is selected in "SCREEN SETUP," lhe signal
is output only from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.
Tips
• When using tile S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video
jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output lhrough the video jacks.
• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, Pa/Ca, P_t/Cf0 instead oflhe video jacks, your TV monitor
must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,P_/C_3, PR/C_0. If your TV accepts progressive
tb*_nat signals, you must use this connection and set "COMPONENT OUT" to "PROGRESS[VE" in "SCREEN
SETUP" (page 68).
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VCR PlayStation 2 etc.
Digital satellite receiver or
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TV with COMPONENT TV
VIDEO IN jacks
TV with S VIDEO IN jack
Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)
Setup is necessary lbr the system, depending on the TV to be connected.
The initial setting tbr Asian models is NTSC; Australian models is PAL.
If the colour system of the TV is PAL*
To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing I/Q) while pressing the II button on lhe
sysiem. You need lo hold the ll button until "DAV-FC7" appears on the display. To reset lo NTSC,
turn offihe system and then turn on again using the remote while press and hold the ll button on lhe
system, and turn the system offand then on again.
* If the c°l°ur system°f the TV isNTSC' d° the same°perati°n ab°vet° seithesYstemt° NTSC"
To listen to the TV or game machine (ex: PlayStation 2) sound
by using the system
Connect the audio output jacks of the '['V or game machine to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the
system with the audio cords (optional).
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Before connecting the AC power cords of _his system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the
system (see page 15).
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For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoo fer should be the
same distance from the listening position (O).
ltowever, this system allows you |o place |he
centre speaker up to 1.6 metres a) closer (O)
and |he surround speakers up to 4.6 metres b)
closer (_) m the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 metres c) (_) from |he listening position.
North American numerical equivalents:
a) 5 feet (1.5 metres)
b) 15 feet (4.5 metres)
c) 3 to 23 feel (0.9 to 6.9 metres)
Place speakers as illustrated below
Note
Do not place the centre and surround speakers farther
aw_y from the listening position than the front
speakers.
About magnetically shielded
speakers (to prevent coiour
irregularity occurring on the TV
screen)
The subwoo_r in this system is magnetically
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strenglh
magnet is employed, if Ihe subwoofer is used
with a CRT-based TV or projeclor, install the
subwool_r at least 0.3 metre (1.0 foot) If'ore lhe
TV set. If it is installed too close, colour
irregularity may occur on the screen. If colour
irregularity occurs, turn offthe TV set once, lhen
turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes, if colour
irregularity occurs again, place the subwool_r
far_her away li'om the TV set. if colour
irregularily still occurs alter performing the
above, make sure that no magnetic oNect is
placed near lhe subwoo fer. Colour irregularity
may occur as a result of interaction between the
subwool_r and the magnetic object.
Examples of possible sources of magnetic
interference include: magnetic latches on a TV
stand, elc., heallhcare devices, toys, etc.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
To obtain lhe best possible surround sound, first
specil}€ the distance of the speakers fi'om your
listening position, then set the level and balance.
Use the lest lone to adjust the speaker level and
balance m the same level.
Select "SPEAKER SETUP" in lhe setup
display. For details, see "Setting lbr lhe
Speakers" (page 70).
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Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operalions may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc,
DISC 1-5_ Ad/ustthe
Discslot tindlcators I2> volume
I/(9/ FUNCTION Connect
STANDBY indicator neadDnones
DISC SKIP ....................
__ I/©
FUNCTION ---- ._
4
Press DISC 1-5 =_.
Press the button of the disc number you
want.
"READY!" appears in the front panel
display and the system is ready for
loading the disc.
Example: When you want to load the disc to
the disc stocker 1, press DISC 1 _.
if there is a disc in the stocker that you
select, the disc is ejected, "READY!"
appears in the front panel display, then the
system is ready for loading the disc.
5
Load a disc.
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc
is pulled in automatically.
]'he disc is drawn into the selected disc
stocker automatically and "READING"
appears in the front panel display,
With the plaYbackside facing down
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1 Turn on yourTV.
2 Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
3 Press I/_ on the system.
The system turns on.
Unless the mode of the system is set to
"DVD," press FUNCTION to select
"DVD."
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 _ (that
is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after
"READY!" appears in the front panel
display.
6
Press [:>.
The system starts playback (continuous
play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP
on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5
of the system. Adjust the volume on the
system.
After following Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on
the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by lbllowing fl_einstructions on the
menu. (DVD: page 27), (VIDEO CD: page 28).
To remove the disc
Press DISC 1-5 _ on the system, or --_on the
remote. When you press _ on the remote, the
disc in the stocker whose DISC indicalor is
green is ejected. Remove the disc alter it is
ejected fi'om lhe system. "READY!" appears in
the front panel display.
To turn on the system
Press I/Q) on the system. The system turns on. in
standby mode, the system also turns on by
pressing _ on the system or by pressing Lz:_.
To turn off the system
Press I/Q) on lhe remote. The system enters
standby mode and the STANDBY indicator
lights up in red. To turn off the system
completely, remove the AC power cord from a
wall outlet.
While playing a disc, do not turn offthe system
by pressing I/Q) on the system. Doing so may
cancel the menu settings. When you turn offlhe
system, first press • to stop playback and then
press I/Q) on the remote.
Tip
The DISC 1-5 indicator_ change their colour_ as
follows:
green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is being play
backed.
o|]) there is no disc.
orange: a disc is loaded to the disc stoeker,
however, the disc is no_ chosen.
Saving the power in standby
mode
Press I/Q) on the system or I/Q) on the remote
once.
Tip _0
While tile system is in standby mode, the STANDBY I_
indicator on tile system lights up. "_--_
TO cancel standby mode
Press I/(_) on lhe remora once. cn
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Additional operations
DISC SKIP____ _..._. _
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TO Press
Stop •
Pause* II
Resume play t¥om pause II or
Go to the next chapter,
track, scene, or file in
continuous play mode
Go back m the preceding
chap)er, track, scene, or file
in continuous play mode
Stop play and remove lhe
disc
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel
muting, press it _gain
or VOLUME _ to
adj usl lhe sound
vo]wlle.
Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP
another disc
Playlhedesireddiscdireetly DISC 1-5 onlhe
sys)em.
Stop play and remove lhe DISC 1-5 zx on lhe
desired disc sys)em.
Notes
• If there is no disc in the system, "READY!" appears
on the front panel display.
• If DVD playback is paused for _pproximalely one
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* You canno) pause during JPEG playback.
(Resume Play)
When you slop lhe disc, the system remembers
lhe point where you pressed • and "RESUME"
appears in the fi'ont panel display. As long as
you do not remove 1he disc, Resume Play will
work even if the system enters standby mode by
pressing I/Q).
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A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which "U
make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called "titles." When you play a _'=
DVD which contains several titles, you can
select 1he title you want using DVD TOP cn
MENU/ALBUM .
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as lhe language lbr the subtitles and
the language for lhe sound, select lhese items
using DVD MENU/ALBUM+,
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1 While playing a disc, press • to stop
playback.
"RESUME" appears in lhe front panel
display, so you can restart the disc from the
point where you stopped lhe disc.
if "RESUME" does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
2 Press t:>.
The system starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
Notes
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
•The point where you stopped playing is cleared if:
you change the play mode.
you change the selling on the Setup Menu.
Tip
To play from the beginning of the disc, press • twice,
then press [2:>.
DVDTOP
MENL
ALBUM-
1
Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- or DVD
MENU/ALBUM+.
The disc's memt appears on lhe TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc 1o
disc.
2
Press ÷/,I,/,I,/+ orthe number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
3
Press ENTER.
Note
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed
during DVD playback for approximately one hour, lhe
syslem automatically turns off.
DVD MENU/
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