Sony DAV-FXG99K Operating Instructions Manual

3-283-049-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-FXG99K

WARNING

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

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

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

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

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

In door use only.

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

About This Operating Instructions

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

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

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

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

• The default setting is underlined.

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

Table of Contents

About This Operating Instructions..........2

Playable Discs......................................... 4

Getting Started

Step 1: Assembling

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

Step 2: Positioning the System... 15 Step 3: Connecting the System... 18 Step 4: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 26

Step 5: Enjoying Sound from all the

Speakers.................................. 29

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using

Decoding Mode ..............................31

Selecting the Sound Mode .................... 33

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ... 34

Disc

Playing a Disc ....................................... 35

Using Play Mode...................................40

Searching/Selecting a Disc ...................43

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 45

Enjoying DivX® Videos....................... 48

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound .......................................50

Restricting Playback of the Disc...........51

Using the Setup Display........................53

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations......................62

Listening to the Radio...........................63

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................65

Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image

Files of a USB Device ....................68

Storing Songs in a USB Device............74

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ........................................... 77

Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 78

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

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

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 80

Enjoying Karaoke................................. 82

Using the Sound Effect......................... 86

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 86

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 87

Viewing Information About the Disc ... 87

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 90

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 91

Notes about the Discs ........................... 92

Troubleshooting.................................... 93

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 102

Specifications...................................... 103

Glossary.............................................. 104

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

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

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 112

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

Playable Discs

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

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

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

VR (Video Recording) mode

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

Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD

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

• Super VCD

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

CD • Audio CD

• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in

DATA CD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files conforming to ISO 9660

3)4)

, and

Level 1/

Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/

DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files

3)4)

, and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

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

must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

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

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

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

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

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

Standardization).

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

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 4

• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extra

• CD Graphics disc

• DVD Audio

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

• DVD-RAM

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

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

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

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

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

In some c ases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R /DVD-RW/DVD+R /DVD+RW cannot be played on th is system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

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

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

• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

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

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

ALL

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

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

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.

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

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking

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• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

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

• Video cord (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Stand bases (2)

•Clampers (2)

• Screws (silver) (4)

• Screws (black) (2)

•Tape (1 set)

• Operating Instructions

• Speaker and TV co nnections (card)

Using the remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

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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.

• 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.

About operation of the remote

You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote.

x System operation

Press TV so that TV flashes four times. The remote enters system operation mode. When operating the system, point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.

x TV operation

Press TV so that TV lights up for 1 second. The remote enters the TV mode. To operate the system, point the remote at the TV. For details, see “Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote” (page 80).

Note

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

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

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

Use the parts as follows:

• Front and surround speakers (4)

• Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray)

• Stand bases (2)

• Clampers (2)

• Screws (silver) (4)

• Screws (black) (2)

About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19.

Note

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

• Since the speakers are heavy, it is recommended that at least 2 people assemble the speakers.

Standard assembly

You have the option to choose from a range of stands (not supplied) if desired, according to your installation. This manual shows the standard assembly, using the supplied speaker stands. The front speakers are labeled “FRONT L” and “FRONT R.” The surround speakers are labeled “SUR L” and “SUR R.”

Front speaker (R) “FRONT R”

Front speaker (L)

“FRONT L”

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Surround speaker (L)

“SUR L”

Surround speaker (R) “SUR R”

1 Remove the rear panel of the surround speaker.

Rear panel

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2 Turn the surround speaker upside down, and thread the 2 speaker cords through.

The white and blue speaker cords are for the surround speaker (L) labeled “SUR L.” The red and grey speaker cords are for the surround speaker (R) labeled “SUR R.”

About 800 mm

This side down.

Surround speaker

3 Thread the speaker cords through, and set the screws (silver) in the screw holes of the

stand base.

Screws (silver)

Stand base

4 Attach the stand base, and secure with the screws.

Stand base

Note

• Do not catch the speaker cords between the surround speaker and the stand base.

5 Turn the surround and front speakers upside down.

This side up.

Surround speaker

Secure the stand base with the screws.

This side up.

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Front speaker

6 Connect the speaker cords observing their color coding, then run them through the

slots (A, B, and C) all the way.

Surround speaker

Front speaker

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7 Remove the tape (supplied) from the mount seat, then attach the tape to each speaker

to prevent the cords coming out.

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Note

• Make sure that the tape is attached smoothly.

Tape

8 Attach the clamper to the surround speaker.

Clamper

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Note

• Do not push the clamper until the front speaker has been placed on top.

9 Attach the front speaker squarely on the surround speaker, carefully aligning their

enclosures.

After attaching, make sure that the front speaker and the surround speaker are securely attached.

Front speaker

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Surround speaker

10 Push in the clamper carefully, then secure with the screw (black).

Screw (black)

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11 Adjust the speaker cords, and retouch the rear panel.

Rear panel

Adjust the length of the speaker cords.

Step 2: Positioning the System

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 system as illustrated below.

A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit

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Note

• 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 attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, 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.

• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround S ound for a Room” (page 78) and “Ca librating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 79).

• Since the system is equipped with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology (page 105), you can enjoy surround sound with the speaker positions illustrated above. To obtain the S-Force PRO Front Surround, do all the following:

– set [ALL FRONT] or [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER] in the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting (page 78).

– set the decoding mode to “A.F.D. MULTI” (page 31).

– play a multi channel source.

– set the sound mode (page 33) to “AUTO,” “MOVIE,” “MUSIC,” or “NEWS.”

To install the center speaker on a wall

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

Color tube Center speaker: Green

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

See the illustrations below.

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

265 mm

(10

/2 inches)

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

5 mm

(

/32 inch)

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

5 mm

/32 inch)

(

10 mm

(

/32 inch)

Hole on the back of the speaker

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 center speaker 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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Step 3: Connecting the System

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

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

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where sound is not distorted.

3 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

2 TV

1 Front/surround

speakers (L)

3 Portable audio source

1 Center speaker

3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,

or PlayStation, etc.

4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

5 AC power cord (mains lead)

1 Subwoofer

1 Front/surround

speakers (R)

:Signal flow

1 Connecting the Speakers

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

Rear of speaker

Color tube

(+)

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Connector

(–)

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

Rear panel

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER

To the center speaker (green)

To the subwoofer (purple)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT TV

DMPORT

To the surround speaker (L) (blue)

To the surround speaker (R) (gray)

To the front speaker (R) (red)

To the front speaker (L) (white)

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

SPEAKER

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

2 Connecting the TV

Use the parts as follows:

•Video cord (1)

To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A).

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For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).

When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (B).

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

Audio cord (not supplied)

Digital coaxial cord (not supplied)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

To the digital coaxial output jack of the TV

To the digital optical output jack of the TV

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

AUDIO IN

To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

DC5V

0.7A MAX

B/CBPR/CR

DMPORT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT TV

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

White Red

Rear panel

HDMI** cable (not supplied)

I O

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

Component video cord (not supplied)*

Green Blue Red

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV

Video cord (supplied)

To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV

* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to

progressive format (page 28).

** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 28).

Note

• During the “D MPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

• 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.

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

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

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the unit.

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

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3 Connecting the other components

You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system.

• Portable audio source: A

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B

• VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C

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Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied)

To the portable audio source

(USB) port (See page 68.)

Front panel

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

DC5V

0.7A MAX

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT TV

DMPORT

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

Audio cord (not supplied)

AUDIO

BLE

SAT/CA

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ANTENNA

Rear panel

White Red

To the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 77).

Note

• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A.

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

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

System

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.

:Signal flow

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

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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

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AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

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

ANTENNA

Rear panel

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

B/CBPR/CR

VIDEO OUT TV

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

DMPORT

Note

• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.

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

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

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

• 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.

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

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Rear panel

ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75

AUDIO IN LR

AUDIO IN

SAT/CABLE

SPEAKER

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV HDMI OUT

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

DC5V

0.7A MAX

B/CBPR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT TV

DMPORT

To the wall outlet (mains)

About the demonstration

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

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press [/1 on the unit.

The system turns on.

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

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

•“DEMO ON”: On.

• “DEMO OFF”: Off.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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

“COLD RESET” (page 90)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup

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

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Note

• When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV. For details , see “Setting the type of video output to match your TV” (page 28).

"/1

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

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.

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

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

Note

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 29).

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 27) and perform again.

4 Press without inserting a disc.

VIDEO SETUP

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

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

(VIDEO CD)

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

AUTO

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 54)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 54)

8 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

9 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are actually positioned.

When you install the speakers by the standard assembly (page 9), select [ALL FRONT]. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 78).

SPEAKER FORMATION

ALL FRONT

Note

• The image in the illustration above is different from the actual system.

10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel.

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.

A.CAL MIC

AUDIO IN / MIC1 /

Calibration mic

13Press .

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

Note

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

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

14Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Note

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

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

15Press .

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 79).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 53).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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12 Press C/c to select [YES].

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CUSTOM

CUSTOM QUICK

DVD VIDEO

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

The Quick Setup display appears.

Setting the type of video output to match your TV

Depending on the connection of the TV (page 20), select the type of video output of the system.

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

When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cable, select the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

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

press .

The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [HDMI

RESOLUTION], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,

then press .

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

• [1920 × 1080i* video signals.

• [1280 720p* video signals.

× 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×

• [720 480p* video signals.

* i: interlace, p: progressive

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

may appear.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

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

× 1080p)]: The system

× 1080i]: The system outputs 1920

× 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

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

then press .

The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.

6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE

(COMPONENT OUT)], then press .

7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,

then press .

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

– your TV does not accept progressive

signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than

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

– your TV accepts progressive signals,

and,

– the TV is connected to the

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

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

press .

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

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

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

Step 5: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers

You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system.

FUNCTION +/–

X/x/c,

SYSTEM MENU

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

the desired function appears in the front panel display.

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

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

Function Source

“DVD” Disc that is played by the

“TUNER FM”/ “TUNER AM”

“USB” USB device (page 68)

“TV” TV

“SAT/CABLE” Component that is

“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

system

FM/AM radio (page 62)

connected to the SAT/ CABLE jacks on the rear panel

adapter (page 77)

Function Source

“AUDIO” Portable audio source (that

Note

• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or

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OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority.

is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel)

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.

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

4 Press X/x repeatedly until the

decoding mode 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 six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” decoding mode. For details, see page 31.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• Depending on your TV, you may ne ed to turn off your TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.

• When listening to audio files using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE” and set the sound mode (page 33) to “MOVIE,” “MUSIC,” or “NEWS.” To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV, SAT/CABLE jacks on the rear panel, or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the unit.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

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

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until

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

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input level. The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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Sony DAV-FXG99K Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

About This Operating Instructions

Playable Discs

Example of discs that the system cannot play

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

About Multi Session CD

Region code

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Copyrights

Getting Started

Unpacking

Using the remote

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

Step 2: Positioning the System

Step 3: Connecting the System

1 Connecting the Speakers

2 Connecting the TV

3 Connecting the other components

4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

About the demonstration

Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup

Setting the type of video output to match your TV

Step 5: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components