Sony DAV-FX900W Owner’s Manual

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

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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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous

voltage '' within the product's enclosure that

may be of sufl]cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance. Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers arc located at the bottom exterior. Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding Ihis product.

Model No. DAV-FXg00w Serial No.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits lk_ra Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmRil

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interlk:rence will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harml511 interli_.rence to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

diflk:rent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V technician for help.

CAUTION

You tire cautioned that _llly changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-41) of the NEC that

provides guidelines lk_r proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practicah

Precautions

Safety

• If anything l.dls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and

have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any Rirther.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlcl (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To

disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal

heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)

or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is

designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD

Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it flom a cold to awarm location, wait for about

30 minutes before operating the unit.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Thank you R)r purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system,

please read this manual thoroughly and retain it lor future reference.

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

About This Manual ................................. 6

This System Can Play the Following

Discs ................................................. 6

Getting Started - BASIC-

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

and Installing the Surround

Amplifier ................................... 10

Step 2: Connecting the System and

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

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

Setup ........................................ 21

Getting Started - ADVANCED -

Tumiug off tile Demonstratiou ............. 24

Installing the Speakers and the IR

transmitter on a Wall ...................... 25

TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 27

Other Component Hookup .................... 31

Basic Operations

Playing Discs ................................. 33

Enjoying the Radio or Other

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

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

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

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode ......................................... 36

Sound Adjustments

Enioying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field ................................................ 37

Enioying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 39

(DUAL MONO)

Various Functions for Playing

Discs

Searchiug t_r :t Particular Point

on a Disc ......................................... 40

(Scan, Slow-motiou Play, Freeze Frame)

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc ........................................ 41

Searching by Scene ............................... 42

(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 ..................... 45

(Shuflle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 46

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD's Menu ........................ 47

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

Selecting ]ORIGINALI or ]PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW .................. 49

Viewing Information About

the Disc ........................................... 50

Changing the Angles ............................ 52

Displaying the Subtitles ........................ 52

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound ....................................... 53

(A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super

Audio CD ....................................... 53

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

hnage Files ..................................... 54

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG hnage

Files ................................................ 56

Playing Audio Tracks and hnages as a

Slide Show with Sound .................. 58

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 60

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 61

Listening to the Radio .......................... 62

Listeniug to the XM Radio ................... 63

Presetting XM Radio channels ............. 65

Other Operations

Coutrolliug the TV v,,ith the Supplied

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

Using the THEATRE SYNC

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

Using the Sound Effect ......................... 69

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

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Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display .................................. 70

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs ....................................... 71

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 74

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically ................................. 76

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display ........................ 78

Setting the Display or Sound Track

L:mguage ........................................ 79

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display ......................... 80

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings .................................... 82

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers ....................... 83

[SPEAKER SETUP1

Returning to the Default Settings .......... 85

Additional Information

Precantions ............................................ 86

Notes about the Discs ............................ 87

Troubleshooting .................................... 87

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 91

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specific:ttions ........................................ 92

Glossary ................................................ 94

Language Code List .............................. 98

Index to Parts and Controls ................... 99

Guide to the Control Menu Display.... 102

DUD Setup Display List ..................... 105

AMP Menu List .................................. 106

Index ................................................... 107

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• The instructions in this manual describe the

COll[rolson the remote. You call also use the controls on the system ifthey have the same or

similar names as those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may be different

depending on the area.

• "DVD" may be used as a general term R)r

DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) lot

Norlh American models.

• The lollowing symbols are used in this

manual.

Symbol Meaning

Funclions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in

video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Funclions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video

Recording) mode Funclions available for VIDEO

| CDs (inchlding Super VCDs or CD-

* MP3 (MPEGI Audio Laver 3 is a standard l_llllal

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Rs/CD-RWs in video CD formal or Super VCD formal)

Function savailable for Super Audio CDs

Funclions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

lk)llllal, including discs conlaining CD Graphics (Lalin American

nlodels only) Functions available for DATA CDs

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3" audio tracks,

JPEG linage files Funclions available for DATA

DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG linage files

Format of

discs Disclogo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD-RW/

DVD-R _

DVD+RW/ DVD+R

Super Audio

RW R

DVD + ReWritable DVO+R

DVO+ROL

R4.7

v',.J7

S1JPERAtlDIO CD

VIDEO CD

V ,ll ,ndc0 C0gg

2.0 discs)/CD _ OICITALttUOlO Graphics

(Latin American

models only)/ 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.

DIGmTAL AUDIO oiGrl'Ak AUOIO

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Note about CDs/DVDs

The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following lormats:

- audio CD format

- CD Graphics (Latin American models only)

- vide() CD lk)rmat

- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of R)rmat con%truing to ISO 9660 Level 1/

Level 2, or its extended llmnat, Joliet

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

lollowing R)rmats:

- MP3 audio tracks. JPEG image files of format

conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the IMlowing discs:

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

recorded in the lormats listed on page 6

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD [imnat

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio

tracks or JPEG image files.

• DVD-RAMs

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more inMrmation, 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 desigued to pla2r back discs that conR)rm to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed

by some record companies. Please he aware that among those discs, there are some that do not

conR)rm to the CD standard and may notbe playable by this product.

Note on DualDisc

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

conR)rm to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About Multi Session CD

Also, the system camaot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code

(page 8, 96)

• 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 lell 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/DVD- RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or

physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and

authoring sol:ware.

•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 vide() CD format are recorded in the first

session, only the lirst session will be played back.

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Region code

You[" system has a region code printed oll 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 VIDE(), the message [Playback prohibited by area

limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, ilo region code indication may be given even though playing the

DVD VIDE() is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note on playback operations

of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations oI'DVDs and VIDE() (Ds 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

l'catures may not be available. Also, tel'or to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO

CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and

other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be

atlthorized 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 v' Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (11) adaptive matrix

surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

,i, Manuh_cturcdunderlicense from Dolby

Laboratories.

"Dolby, '' "Pro Logic, '' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

,,,,i,Manufa_cturcd under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" arc. trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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See Unpacking in Specifications, page 92.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control tile s>stem using tile supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries b>matching the @ and @ ends on tile batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote,

point it at the remote sensor [] on the system.

• 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 olzject into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a mallhnction.

• 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 tile supplied loot pads lo tile bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the sub'a oofcr and prevent it li'om slipping.

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Belore connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17.

The 1R receiver cord should be used for the surround speaker (L) only. The illustrations below show how to install the surround speaker (L).

• Spread a cloth on tile floor to avoid damaging the floor.

• You can use tile speaker withoul the speaker sland by installing iton Ihe wall (page 25).

1 Secure the post to the base.

The long posl is for lloor use, lhe shorl posl is for labletop use.

Post (long)

Secure the base with the screws.

Screws with washer (long)(3) (supplied)

@'__ Bottom of the base

or _ Post(sho_)

Base

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3 Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about

100 mm (4 inch) and twist together,

About 100 mm (4 inch)

Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

Untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

Bottom of thebase

IR receivercord

Speaker cord

5 Secure the pedestal to the post with the screws.

Screwswith washer (long) (3) (supplied)

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6 Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin.

7 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (O, 0,

O, and O) all the way.

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Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.

Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord).

• Do not catch the speaker cord (and tile IR receiver cord) between the speaker and tile pedestal.

• Do not drop tile speaker when mounting.

Secure the speaker with the screws in order @ to @.

Screws with washer (short) (2) (supplied)

Installing the surround amplifier (speaker base)

Yon can put on the surround speaker (L) to the surround amplifier, the surround speaker (R) to the speaker base.

The illustrations below show how to attach the surround speaker (L) to the surround amplifier.

• Lay the surround speakers down when attaching the surround amplifier and speaker base.

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Attach the spacers.

Spacers (4) (supplied)

_ Guide pins (2) (supplied)

Pushopen the cover (surround amplifieronly),

Attach the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide pins.

Rear of surroundspeaker

3 Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes.

Run cords through the slot,

"'---.._

Screws (4) (supplied)

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Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier.

Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up.

The speaker hftse hus storage slruce in the buck.

Attach the cover

(surroundamplifier only).

Storage space

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This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 27. For other component connection, see page 31.

To accept progressive signals, see page 29.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from (_) to @ on the

li_)llowing pages.

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(_) Connecting the Speakers

Required cords

The connector and coh)r luhe ol lhe speaker cords are Ihe same color as tile label of the jacks lo he

couIlecled

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

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of tile speakers ma_ damage the s_stem. To prevent this, be sure to lollow lhese 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 speakercordis 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 tol}eto check thai all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 84.

If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output fl'om a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, lhe speaker may be short-circuited. If lhis

happens, check the speaker com_ection agaim

•Besureto matchthe speakercordto theappropriateterminalonthecomponents:@to@, and@ to@. Ifthecords arereversed,thesoundwill lackbass andmaybe distorted.

@ Connecting the TV

Required cords

_) Video cord

@ _ Yellow

_) Audio cord (not supplied)

_ hite (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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• When you want te eulpul the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel seurce from Ihe 6 speakers, select Ihe "Delby

Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Legic I[ MOVIE," er "Dolby Pre Logic [1 MUS[C _sound field (page 37).

Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM antenna (aerial)

i upplied)

Antenna (aerial)

The shape and the lenglh ol the anlenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do nol dismanlle or roll up the antenna (aerial).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.

2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial),

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

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

Insert until this part.

Insert the cords pushing

down the terminal clamp.

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

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

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

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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

(onnecl the FM wire anlenna (aerial) lo the COAXIAL FM 75 f_jack.

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

O¥

,_c._ COAXIAL FM 75 _jask

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

,¢_ COAXIAL FM 75 _jack

•Be sure tofully extend the FM wire anlenna (aerial).

• After connecting Ihe FM wh-eantelllla (aerial), keep it as horizonlal as possible.

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

System

0 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting lhe ,4C power cord (mains lead) ol ".his syslem lo a wall (mile((mains), connecl lhe speakers Iothe system.

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Positioning the speakers

Side view

Infrared signal

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwool_:r should be the

same distance fronl Ihe listening position tO). The l?'ont speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0

reelers (0 lu 23 t't) tO) h'um the lislening position.

htstall the 1R transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other. For details, see "To adjust the IR

transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)" (page 23).

Place speakers as illustrated below.

IR transmitter

m l

IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

The IMlowing diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared

rays can reach).

Top view

Infrared signal

Surround speaker (L)

IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR

receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp.

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

• Do not step on or place olzjects other than supplied speakers on the surround amplifier and speaker base.

• When you install the speaker on the surround amplifier or speaker base, make sure the speaker is

properly stacked.

• 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 Suhject to vibrations

Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supiNied) that are attached with

the spe:,kers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• When cleaning, use a sofl cloth such as a cleaning cloth fi)r glasses.

• 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.

• If transmission is poor, you can also connect the surround speakers to the system by the speaker cords

(OPTION) (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 74) and "Calibrating the Appropriate

Settings Automatically" (page 76).

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Follow Ihe steps below to make Ihe minimum number of basic adjustments lk)rusing the system.

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÷/'/*/+,e ......

DISPLAY

!!!ii_ iliii: _:{iiil;ii

Press-1,/4,to select a language.

The system displays the menu and subtitles

in the selected language.

Press @.

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

Turn on the TV.

Press I/_ and POWER on the surround

amplifier.

• Disconnect the headphones when you pcrlbrm

the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after

10with the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function is set to "DVD."

Switch the input selector on your TV so

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

[Press [ENTER] to rut1 QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. If this

message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perlbrm again (page 22).

Press @ without inserting a disc.

The Setup Displa) lkn"selecting the

language used in the on-screen display appears.

Press .1,14,to select the setting that matches your TV type.

• If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 80)

• If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

[16:9] (page 80)

Press @.

The Setup Displa_ for selecting the speaker

lbrmation appears. Press ÷/-) to select the speaker

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

For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround

Sound for a Room" (page 74).

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10Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press 't-/4, to select [YES], then press

Set up the calihralion mic :it the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front

of each speaker should face the calihratinn mic, and there should be no obstruction

between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement.

Calibration mic

volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.

• Avoid being in tile measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which

takes about 1minute), as it may interfere with

meastlrCtilent.

11 Unplug the calibration mie and press 4-/

-> to select [YES].

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

• Reflections from walls or the floor may afli:ct

meastlrClllents.

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press Q DISPLAY in any Step.

Auto Calibration starts.

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO

CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the

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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 74) and "Calibrating the

Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 76).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 78).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press Q DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press */4, to se ect [SETUP], then

press @.

The options for [SETUP] appear.

3 Press -1-/4,to select [QUICK], then press @.

The Quick Setup display appears.

To adjust the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround

speaker (L)

ARer com_ecting tile speakers, surround amplifier, IR transmitter, and the

AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system lbr good transmission.

I/d)

POWER/ ON LINE indicator POWER

1 Press I/@ on the system and POWER on

the surround amplifier.

Tile s_stem and surround amplifier turn on

and the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns

red.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and IR receiver of

the surround speaker (L) to face each other.

Adjust the position until the POWER/ON

LINE indicator turns green.

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

Depending on tile location ol the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker

(L) (with the 1R receiver) in the (R) position if necessary.

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press .1,/4,repeatedly until "SL SR REV"

appears in the front panel display, then press @ or ÷.

3 Press -1-/4,to select the setting.

•REV ON: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with Ihe

IR receiver) in the (R) position.

•REV OFF: Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the

IR receiver) in the (L) position.

4 Press @.

The setting is made.

5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns olT.

• The IR transmitter is movable lor easy reorientation.

• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a person or object between the [R transmitter and the IR

rccei',er of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, Ihe sound from the surround speakers maybe interrupted.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red, transmission is not occuring. Adjust the position of

the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony's wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or Ihe surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/

ON LINE indicator turns green.

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APler connecting tlae AC power cord (nmins

lead), the demonslralion appears in the h'ont

panel disphty. When you press I/_ on dae

remote, Ihe demonslra'.iOll itlrlls oil _.

• DEMO OFF: sels die demonslralion n-_ode olT.

4 Press @.

The selling is reflected.

5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP mellu turns o[1.

• When you press i/(/) on the system, filedemonstration

does not turn off.

• When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP

Illen/I to on, tile demonstration does not turn off even

though you press |/(_) on the remote. To turn off the demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off.

then press |/(_) on the remote. When the demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves

power in standby mode.

Setting the demonstration mode on/off

Press AMP MENU.

Press .1-1,1,repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display, then

press @ or-.>.

Press .1-/4,to select the setting.

• DEMO ON: sets the demonstralion mode

on.

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Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

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

below.

4 mm (5/82 inch)

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30 mm (1 a/re inch)

Hole on the back of the speaker

• Use screws that are suitable l_r tile wall material and strength. As aplaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and l'.sten them

to the wall. Install tile speakers on a vertical and fiat 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.

Installing the IR transmitter on a wall

You can hang the 1R transmitter on a wall when:

- there is an obstruction between the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround

speaker (L).

- people oflen pass between the IR transmitter and 1R receiver of the surround speaker (L).

Fasten the screws to the wall. For the front and surround speakers

Hang the speakers on the screws.

(13 inch)

When hanging both the 1Rtransmitter and surround speaker (L), adjust the positkm of the

1R transmitter afler deciding the position of the surround speaker (L).

1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.

IR transmitter

Stand

2 Install 2 commercially available screws in

the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm (3/16 inch).

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

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3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the

bottom of the stand on the screw.

Make sure that the 1Rtransrnilter does not move alter installation.

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• Use screws suitable 12_rthe material and strength of the wall.

• Do not install tile IR transmitter to a wall of low

strenglh.

• Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.),

incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

• When connecting/disconnecting tilecord, detach tile

IR transmitter from tilewall first.

Stand

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

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Selecl a hookup suilable lk)r lhe jacks on your TV.

Connecting the video/HDMl* cords

Sends a played back DVD image 1o a TV. Check lhe jacks of your TV, and choose conneclion melhod O, O, O, or 1_. Picture qualily improves

in order li'om _ (s[andard) Io 1_ (HDMI).

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To HDMI _ IN

To HDMI OUT _'_

To COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

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VIDEO IN jacks

,i, HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)

The system is based on version I.I of High-Definition Muhimedia lnterl,_ce Specifications.

The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interlace (HDMI TM) technology.

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HDMI, Ihe HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

_) To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack

Connect the video cord.

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_) To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack

Connecl an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead ol Ihe video jacks, your TV monitor must also be ctmnected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus fl'om the

video signals and will not be output through Ihe video jacks.

(_ To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

Connecl a component video cord (not supplied). To use rite COMPONENT VIDE(-) ()LIT jacks (Y, PI//

CB, PR/CR) instead of tile video jacks, your TV rnonitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, Pp,/CIr.). 11your TV accepts progressive l'onnat signals, you must use this conneclion and set tile oulput channel ol the system to progressive lk_rn-ml(page 29).

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

interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) input jack

Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjo> high quality digital picture and sound through tile HDMI OUT (high+delhfition multimedia interlitce out)jack.

Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output l_'om the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.

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

Use an HDMI (high-delinition multimedia interlhce)-DV1 (digital visual interface) converter cord (not supplied) with an HDMI (high-delinition multimedia interlhce)-DVl (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 DV1 (digital

visual interlhce)jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g., DV1 (digital visual interface) jacks on PC displays).

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on tile dist', the image ma) not fit _rour TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 80.

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Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is tile melhod for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens lhe image. To display using Ihis method, you need Io connecl Ioa TV that accepls progressive signals.

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FUNCTION +/-

"PROGRE" lighls up in the fronl pauel display when the system outputs progressive siguals.

1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly toselect "DVD."

2 Press PROGRESSIVE,

Each lime you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

P AUtO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

P1NTE_LAcEVIDEO(PROGRESSIVE VIDE())

• P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) Select this setting when:

- your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

- the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Normally select this uuder the above condition. This autumatically 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 settiugs when

either of the above conditions are not met.

• P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

Select this setting when:

- your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

- the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDE() OUT jacks, and,

- you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDE() Ik)rvideo-based softwm'e.

Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settiugs when

either of the above conditions are not met.

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• INTERLACE Select this setting when:

- your TV does not accept progressive signals, or.

- your TV is connected tn jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDE() OUT jacks (MONITOR

OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).

You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while "HDMI" lights up in the front panel display.

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into 2 t_rpes: fihn-based software and viden-based soflware. Video-based software is derived from TV. such as dramas and sit-corns, and displays images at 30

l_'ames/60 fields pet" second. Fihn-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 l_'ames

per second. Some DVD software contains both video and fihn. In order for these images to appear natural on ynur screen when output in progressive format, the

progressive signals need lo be converted to match the type nf DVD soflware that you are watching.

• 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 AUTO" or "PROGRESSIVE VIDEO," images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or

S VIDEO) jack are unafli_.ctedas they are output in the interlace format.

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