Sony DAVHDX500, HDX501W User Manual

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2-895-962-11(2)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-HDX500/HDX501W

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WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

For the customers in the U.S.A

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

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 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 are located at the rear exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-HDX500/DAV-HDX501W

Serial No.______________

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 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 practical.

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Precautions

On power sources

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

• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Welcome!

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

This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a nonexclusive, non-transferable, limited license right to use this product under the US and foreign patents pending and other related technology owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

“Neural” and “Neural Audio” and “Neural Surround” are trademarks of Neural Audio Corporation.

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Table of Contents

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

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

This System Can Play the Following

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Assembling

the Speakers............................10

Step 2: Connecting the System and

TV..............................................19

Step 3: Positioning the System ...24 Step 4: Performing the Quick

Setup ........................................24

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration .............27

Installing the Speakers on a Wall..........28

Connecting the TV (Advanced)............30

Connecting Other Components............. 34

Basic Operations

Playing Discs.................................37

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components ............................39

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers ..................................40

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode.........................................41

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field................................................42

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...44

(DUAL MONO)

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc ..............................................45

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc........................................46

Searching by Scene ...............................47

(Picture Navigation)

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 47

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................ 48

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order..................... 50

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly............................... 51

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 52

Changing the Sound ............................. 52

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 54

Viewing Information About the Disc... 54

Changing the Angles ............................ 56

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 57

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 57

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

Image Files ..................................... 58

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files ................................................ 60

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound.................. 62

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 64

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 65

Listening to the Radio .......................... 66

Listening to the XM Radio ................... 67

Presetting XM Radio Channels ............ 70

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Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote............................................72

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function..........................................73

Using the Sound Effect .........................75

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................75

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display..................................76

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

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

Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit.... 78

(Child Lock)

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs .......................................79

(CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room ..............................................82

(SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically .................................84

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................86

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................88

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display.........................88

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings ....................................90

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers.......................92

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings.......... 94

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 95

Notes about the Discs ........................... 96

Troubleshooting.................................... 96

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 100

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications...................................... 101

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

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

Index to Parts and Controls ................ 108

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111

DVD Setup Display List..................... 114

System Menu List............................... 115

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

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About This Manual

This System Can Play the

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

• The instructions in this manual are for DAVHDX500 and DAV-HDX501W. DAVHDX500 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-HDX500 only.”

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

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

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

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

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

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/ DVD-R

DVD+RW/ DVD+R

VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)/ Audio CD

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

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

Note about CDs/DVDs

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

– audio CD format

– VIDEO CD format

– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

Disc logo

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The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/

DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• Super Audio CD

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

• DVD-RAMs

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 105)

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

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

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

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

Note on DualDiscs

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

About Multi Session CD

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

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

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

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Region code

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

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

ALL

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.

Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

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

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

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

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Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 101.

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

Note

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

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

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

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

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

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers.) About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 21.

Note

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

• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 28).

Use the screws illustrated below.

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

washer)

1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the base and post.

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

About the speaker cord

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

• Front speaker (L): White

• Front speaker (R): Red

DAV-HDX500

Post (short)

Bottom of the base

2 holes

Speaker cord

Top of the base (large)

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DAV-HDX501W

Post (long)

Bottom of the base

Speaker cord

Top of the base (small)

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

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

Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover.

Speaker cord

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2 holes

Hole

Upper part of the post

Post cover

Screw (small, black)

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

the post with the mounting plate and screws.

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

DAV-HDX500

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Post cover

Rear of the speaker

DAV-HDX501W

Post cover

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

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

Mounting plate

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

Rear of the speaker

Mounting plate

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When securing the mounting plate, position the mounting plate depending on the desired height of

the speaker.

DAV-HDX500

Low position High position

DAV-HDX501W

Low position High position

After attaching the post to the base, you can adjust the height of the speaker.

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4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker.

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

DAV-HDX500

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Rear of the speaker

DAV-HDX501W

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

Rear of the speaker

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5 Attach the post to the base.

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

DAV-HDX500

Post

Slit

Projection

Base

DAV-HDX501W

Screws (small, silver)

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Post

Slit

Projection

Base

Note

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

Screws (small, silver)

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6 Adjust the height of the speaker.

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

Note

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

DAV-HDX500

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Loosen 2 screws.

DAV-HDX501W

Loosen 2 screws.

Lines

Post

Lines

Post

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

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7 Take up any speaker cord slack.

DAV-HDX500

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

Cord clamp

Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot.

Bottom of the base

Adjust the length of the cord.

DAV-HDX501W

Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling from the bottom of the base.

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Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot.

Adjust the length of the cord.

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Fully-assembled illustration

DAV-HDX500

Front speaker (L): White label

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Front speaker (R): Red label

White

DAV-HDX501W

Front speaker (L): White label

White

Front speaker (R): Red label

Red

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Step 2: Connecting the System and TV

The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 30. For other component connection, see page 34. To accept progressive signals, see page 32.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.

DAV-HDX500

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Front speaker (R)

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

AC power cord (mains lead)

Subwoofer

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

Center speaker

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SAT/CABLE

DIR-TC1

DIGITAL

OUT

Front speaker (L)

AM loop antenna (aerial)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

DMPORT1

SAT/CABLE

RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN

RLAUDIO IN

DMPORT2

FM 75

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

Surround speaker (R)

:Signal flow

Surround speaker (L)

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DAV-HDX501W

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AC power cord (mains lead)

Front speaker (R)

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

Subwoofer

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

Center speaker

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

COAXIAL

DIR-TC1

SAT/CABLE

Front speaker (L)

AM loop antenna (aerial)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

DMPORT1

SAT/CABLE

RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN

RLAUDIO IN

DMPORT2

FM 75

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

:Signal flow

• When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see “Connecting Other Components” (page 34) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.

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1 Connecting the Speakers

Required cords

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

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To the SPEAKER jack

Note

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

Color tube

(+)

(–)

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

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

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

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

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 93. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

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

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

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2 Connecting the TV

Required cords

A Video cord

Yellow

B Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 42).

3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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

Insert the cord pushing down the terminal clamp.

Insert until this part.

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

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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

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FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

Note

FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

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

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

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

Unit

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

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

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Step 3: Positioning the

Step 4: Performing the

System

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).

Place speakers as illustrated below.

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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 that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (wax ed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for 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.

• 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 82) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 84).

Quick Setup

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

"/1

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

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

Note

• Disconnect the headphones when you perform the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 11 with the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 37).

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

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

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

4 Press without inserting a disc.

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

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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.

Note

• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead.

10Press . 11Connect the calibration mic to the

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

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

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SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

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

[16:9] (page 88)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 88)

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.

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 82).

SPEAKER FORMATION

AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

STANDARD

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12 Press .

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

Auto Calibration starts.

Note

Getting Started – BASIC –

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

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

13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Measurement complete.

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

16ft 4.87m 0.0dB 16ft 4.87m 0.0dB 16ft 4.87m + 1.0dB 16ft 4.87m + 4.0dB 10ft 3.04m 10ft 3.04m

YES

2.0dB

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 82) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 84).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

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

press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM

RESET

DVD VIDEO

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

The Quick Setup display appears.

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].

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

14 Press .

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

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Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration

"/1

X/x/c,

SYSTEM MENU

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

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

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

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

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “DEMO ON” mode to on.

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

: sets the demonstration

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Note

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

does not turn off.

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

• If the system is at its factory default settings (ex. after performing “COLD RESET” (page 94)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you need to set “DEMO” to “DEMO OFF.”

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Installing the Speakers on a Wall

You can use the speakers by installing on the wall.

Installing the speakers on a wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

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

For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500

170 mm

23/32

inches

(

6 to 9 mm

(

/4 to 3/8

inch

)

For the front speakers of DAVHDX501W

)

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Hole on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

265 mm (10

6 to 9 mm

/4 to 3/8

inch

(

)

/16 inches)

100 mm

/16 inches)

6 to 9 mm

/4 to 3/8

inch

6 to 9 mm

/4 to 3/8

(

)

inch

)

(

For the other speakers

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm

(

/16 inch)

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Rear of speaker

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Note

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

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

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

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Connecting the TV (Advanced)

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

TV with HDMI* IN jack

To HDMI* OUT

S VIDEO

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

DIR-TC1

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

YPB/CBPR/C

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

(DVD ONLY)

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

SAT/CABLE

DIGITAL

OUT

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

DMPORT1

To VIDEO

SAT/CABLE

RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN

RLAUDIO IN

DMPORT2

FM 75

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

:Signal flow

* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)

The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

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

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A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack

Connect the video cord.

Yellow

B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack

Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, 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 through the video jack.

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

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

B, PR/CR) instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this

connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 32).

Green Blue Red

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

interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack

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

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

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

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

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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

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2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

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

t 720 × 480p*

1280 × 720p*

720

× 480p*

1920

× 1080i*

• “720

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

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

• “1920

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

*i: interlace, p: progressive

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

Note

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

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 88.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

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

VIDEO

FORMAT

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

FUNCTION

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”

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2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

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

t NORMAL (INTERLACE)

PROGRESSIVE

x NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

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

OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).

x PROGRESSIVE

Select this setting when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

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

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

Note

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

• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, VIDEO FORMAT is used for selecting the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack” (page 31).

About DVD software types and the conversion method

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

Note

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

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Connecting Other Components

You can enjoy other components by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of them.

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc.

VIDEO

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

PB/CB

PR/CR

To SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) or

OUT

(DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)

To SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN)

To SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)

* CAUTION

Please do not remove the screws before installing the WAHT-SD1.

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1

Screws*

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

DIR-TC1

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

(DVD ONLY)

SAT/CABLE

OUT

DIGITAL

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

DMPORT1

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

:Signal flow

SAT/CABLE

RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN

RLAUDIO IN

DMPORT2

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

To DMPORT1 or 2 jack

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To connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the

SAT/CABLE (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit

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

Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT1 or 2 jack. For details of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 77).

To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

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

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

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

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

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Digital coaxial cord

Digital optical cord

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

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

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To connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of other components to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of this unit

Connect other components to the SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) using the component video cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colorcoded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

Green Blue Red

Wireless system option

When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.

Note

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

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

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Basic Operations

Playing Discs

Adjust the volume

"/1

FUNCTION

4 Press DISC 1-5.

Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.

5 Press A. 6 Load a disc.

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

Basic Operations

Disc tray

MUTING

VOLUME +/–

DISC 1-5/ indicators

Connect headphones

"/1

FUNCTION

DISC SKIP

./>

H x

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

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

this system.

3 Press "/1.

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

FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

Note

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

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

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

7 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous play). To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is not loaded with a disc) and A and load the disc. 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 1-5 on the unit. Adjust the volume on the unit. The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display.

Note

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

• When you set the HDMI CONTROL function to on (page 90), the TV that is connected t o the system with the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with the system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

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

• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:

– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being

played back.

– off: there is no disc.

– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not

selected.

– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is

inserted.

To save the power in standby mode

Basic Operations

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

To turn on/off the DISC 1-5 indicators’ illumination

When you do not operate the system for more than 30 minutes, the illumination of the DISC 15 indicators starts automatically. You can turn the illumination on or off.

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

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

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “ILLUM ON”

: sets the illumination mode

to on.

• “ILLUM OFF”: sets the illumination mode to off.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Additional operations

To Press

Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene

Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene

Turn off the sound temporarily

Change a disc while playing another disc

Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the unit.

Stop play and remove the desired disc

Replay the previous scene* (instant replay)

Briefly fast forward the current scene**

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

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

DVD+Rs only.

Note

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

> (except for JPEG)

. (except for JPEG)

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

DISC SKIP

DISC 1-5 and A on the unit or Z on the remote.

during playback.

(instant advance)

during playback.

About DVD 5-DISC changer

The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit.

Note

• Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on and off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

FUNCTION

X/x/c,

SYSTEM MENU

Selecting the connected component

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

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

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

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

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

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

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

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “ATT ON”

The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: normal input level.

: attenuates the input level.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Basic Operations

DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t …

Note

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

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Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers

You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “Step 2: Connecting the System and TV” (page 19), “Connecting the TV (Advanced)” (page 30), and “Connecting Other Components” (page 34).

Basic Operations

Note

• When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 90), the System Audio Control function is activated and no sound may be output from the TV. For details of the System Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

FUNCTION

SOUND FIELD+/–

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

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

2 Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly

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

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field. For details of sound field, see page 42.

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Selecting the Movie or Music Mode

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

MOVIE/ MUSIC

Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.

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

• AUTO

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

• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.

• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.

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

Note

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

Basic Operations

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Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

Sound field Display

HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER*

HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO

* Use DCS Technology

HP 2CH

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

SOUND FIELD+/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/–.

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

All sound field

Automatic outputting of the original sound

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

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

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

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

Note

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

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

Sound field Display

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE

Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC

Neural Surround NEURAL SUR

CINEMA STUDIO EX A C. ST. EX A*

CINEMA STUDIO EX B C. ST. EX B*

CINEMA STUDIO EX C C. ST. EX C*

2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO

A.F.D. STD

A.F.D. MULTI

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

x Dolby Pro Logic

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

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x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC

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

Note

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

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

Outputting XM radio signals in the multi channel surround format

x NEURAL SURROUND

The system outputs signals in the multi channel surround format when the system receives an XM Radio sur round broadcast. When the system receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is emphasized.

Note

• NEURAL SURROUND is activated as a PCM signal or 2 channel analog signal. The NEURAL SURROUND processing will be turned off automatically when another type of signal is input. The beginning of the so und may be dropped out when this processing is turned on/o ff. In this case, the sound field is set to “A.F.D. STD” automatically.

Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)

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

About Cinema Studio EX

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

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

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

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

Sound Adjustments

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Note

• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Using only the front speaker and subwoofer

x 2 CHANNEL STEREO

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

Enjoying the surround sound by headphones

x HEADPHONE THEATER

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

x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO

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

To turn the surround effect off

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

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

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO)

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

Note

• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 34) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital.

AUDIO

Press AUDIO.

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

•“MAIN”

output.

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

output.

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

and sub languages will be output.

: Sound of the main language will be

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With each press, playback speed becomes faster.

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Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)

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

Note

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

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

(Except for JPEG)

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

Playback direction

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

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

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

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)

2 y 1

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

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

When the system is in the pause mode, press

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

Note

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

DVD-RW in VR mode.

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×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

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

Opposite direction

×2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

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

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

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

1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a

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

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

The display will show different items depending on the disc.

[TITLE], [TRACK], [SCENE]

[CHAPTER], [INDEX]

[TIME/TEXT]

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

[TRACK]

[ALBUM]

[FILE]

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

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

3 Press .

[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

( 3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

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

If you make a mistake

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

5 Press .

The system starts playback from the selected number.

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

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

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

2 Press .

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

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons, then press .

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

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

Note

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

Selected row

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Searching by Scene

Resuming Playback from

(Picture Navigation)

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

1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

ENTER

2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)

• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

3 Press .

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

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

or track, and press .

The system starts playback from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN.

Note

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

the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play)

When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1.

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback.

“RESUME” appears in the front panel display.

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

2 Press H.

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

Note

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

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

– you eject the disc.

– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).

– you change or reset the settings on the Setup

Display.

– you change the parental control level.

– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.

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

• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the system remembers the resume playback point for the current disc.

• The resume point is cleared when you select another disc.

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

• This function may not work properly with some discs.

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

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

(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)

This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 91).

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

Note

• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 91), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.

Creating Your Own Program

(Program Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks.

Note

• You can program the track on the current disc only.

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PROGRAM], then press .

The options for [PROGRAM] appear.

OFF

OFF SET ON

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

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

press .

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK – –

2. TRACK – –

3. TRACK – –

4. TRACK – –

5. TRACK – –

6. TRACK – –

7. TRACK

Tracks recorded on a disc

0:00:00 T

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

Total time of the programmed tracks

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4 Press c.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

0:00:00 T

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

5 Select the track you want to program.

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

press .

Selected track

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03 04 05 06

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own

Program.”

2 Select the program number of the track you

want to change or cancel using X/x.

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

3 Follow Step 5 for new programming.

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

To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own

Program.”

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

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6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 4

to 5.

The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Program Play.

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

To return to normal play

In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. To play the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press .

To turn off the Control Menu display

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

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Playing in Random Order

(Shuffle Play)

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

Note

• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback.

• You can shuffle the tracks on the current disc only.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],

then press .

The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Menu display

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

Note

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

OFF

OFF TRACK

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.

x When Program Play is activated

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

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD

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

Note

• A track already played is also selected in

random order.

4 Press .

Shuffle Play starts.

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Playing Repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

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

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],

then press .

The options for [REPEAT] appear.

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

OFF

OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC TRACK

PLAY

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

The default setting is underlined.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.

• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the current disc. (When playing a DVDVR, [ONE DISC] repeats all of the titles of the selected type.)

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

• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.

x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.

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

• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs.

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

• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.

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

4 Press .

The item is selected.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Menu display

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

Note

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

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

• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 62), you cannot select [TRACK].

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Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound

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

1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.

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

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

select the item you want to play or change.

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA DVDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

3 Press .

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the

desired audio signal.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO

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

x When playing a DVD-VR

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

• [1: MAIN]

• [1: SUB] (sub sound)

• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)

• [2: MAIN]

•[2: SUB]

• [2: MAIN+SUB]

(main sound)

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Note

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

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

The default setting is underlined.

• [STEREO]

: the standard stereo sound

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

(monaural)

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

(monaural)

x When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

• [1:STEREO]

: the stereo sound of the

audio track 1

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

the audio track 1 (monaural)

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

the audio track 1 (monaural)

• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the

audio track 2

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

the audio track 2 (monaural)

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

the audio track 2 (monaural)

Note

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

Checking the audio signal format

(DVD only)

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

x When playing a DVD

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

LFE (Low

Surround (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Center

Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

Currently playing program format

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

Surround

Front (L/R)

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

(Monaural)

2 / 1

Currently playing program format

About audio signals

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

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Center

• Surround (L)

• Surround (R)

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

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

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Selecting [ORIGINAL] or

Viewing Information About [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW

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

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/

PLAY LIST], then press .

The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.

)

1 ( 4 4

(

2 8

1 : 3 0 : 5 0

PLAY LIST

PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

)

DVD-VR

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

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

• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally recorded.

: plays the titles created

4 Press .

the Disc

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

You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 using the front panel display (page 110).

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds.

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

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

chapter

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

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

1 Playing time of the current track 2 Remaining time of the current track 3 Playing time of the disc 4 Remaining time of the disc 5 Disc name 6 Track and index*

* VIDEO CD only.

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

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

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

Note

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

• If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead.

• The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

Checking the playing time and remaining time

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

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following display appears.

T 1:01:57

Time information

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change

the time information.

The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

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

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

• C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter

• C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter

x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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

Checking the play information of the disc

To check DVD/CD text

Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded in the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

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

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

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Bit rate*

128k

17:30T

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

Album name Track name

* Appears when playing an MP3 audio track on

DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

Checking the date information

(JPEG only)

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

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu display appears.

)

1 ( 8

)

1 ( 2 0 01/ 31/ 2007

DATA CD

JPEG

Changing the Angles

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

Press ANGLE during playback.

Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.

Note

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

Date information

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

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

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

• Date information varies depending on the area.

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Displaying the Subtitles

Adjusting the Delay

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

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes.

Note

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

Between the Picture and Sound

(A/V SYNC)

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

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears.

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

then press .

The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.

)

1 ( 1 2

)

1 ( 2 8 T

OFF

OFF ON

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•[OFF

]: does not adjust.

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

4 Press .

Note

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

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About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

What is MP3/JPEG?

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

Discs that the system can play

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

About the Multi-Session disc

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

Note

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

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

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

• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)

• which conform to the DCF* image file format

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

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

Note

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

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

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Playback order of MP3 audio

tracks or JPEG image files

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

x Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

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

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

Note

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

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

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

• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.

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Track (MP3 audio) or

Album

File (JPEG image)

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

When you press DVD MENU and the list of album names appears (page 60), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

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Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Selecting an MP3 audio track or album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

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

(

3 0

)

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

2 Press X/x to select an album.

x When selecting an album

Press H to start playing the selected album.

x When selecting a track

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

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous MP3 audio track

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DVD MENU.

Selecting a JPEG image file or album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

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

(

3 0

)

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

M Y FAVOURITE SONG 1 ( 2 5 6

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

)

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

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

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2 Press X/x to select an album.

x When selecting an album

Press H to start playing the selected album.

x When selecting an image

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

1234

To rotate a JPEG image

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

Rotating direction

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

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

To play the next or previous JPEG image file

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

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

To stop playback

Press x.

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

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Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound

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

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

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [MODE

(MP3, JPEG)], then press .

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

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

AUTO

AUTO AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

DATA CD

MP3

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [AUTO]

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

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

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

5 Press . 6 Press DVD MENU.

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

7 Press X/x to select the album you want

and press H.

The system starts playing the selected album.

You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.

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

Note

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

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

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

Specifying the slide show duration

(JPEG only)

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

1 Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[INTERVAL], then press .

The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

12)

3 (

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

NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2

DATA CD

JPEG

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3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [NORMAL]

: sets the duration to about 6

to 9 seconds.

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

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

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

4 Press .

Note

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

Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show

(JPEG only)

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

1 Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],

then press .

The options for [EFFECT] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [MODE1]

: The image sweeps in from top

to bottom.

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

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

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

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

• [OFF]: turns off this function.

4 Press .

Various Functions for Playing Discs

12)

3 (

1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 7

MODE1

MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF

DATA CD

JPEG

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Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)

(PBC Playback)

With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Select the item number you want by the

number buttons.

3 Press . 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

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

To go back to the menu

Press O RETURN.

Note

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

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

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Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations

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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

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

2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the

auto scanning starts.

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

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

appears in the front panel display.

5 Press or c.

A preset number appears in the front panel display.

To change the preset number

Restart from Step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models)

The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the unit. While holding down > on the unit, press "/1 on the unit to turn on the power. If you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tuner Functions

6 Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

• You can select the preset number directly by

pressing the number buttons.

7 Press .

The station is stored.

8 Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to store other

stations.

9 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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Listening to the Radio

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 65)).

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

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

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station.

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

• Y ou can select the preset station nu mber directly by pressing the number buttons.

3 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

To turn off the radio

Press "/1.

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or –.

To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies

Use direct tuning in Step 2.

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

frequencies.

3 Press .

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

If an FM program is noisy

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

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

appears in the front panel display.

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

The default setting is underlined.

• “STEREO”

• “MONO”: monaural reception.

: stereo reception.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Naming preset stations

You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

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

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

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

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

appears in the front panel display.

5 Press or c.

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6 Create a name by using the cursor

buttons.

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

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

If you make a mistake

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

7 Press .

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

8 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

• You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 67).

Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display

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

Press DISPLAY.

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

1 Station name* 2 Frequency**

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

preset station.

** Returns to the orig inal display when several seconds

has elapsed.

Listening to the XM Radio

About XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute news, stand-up comedy, children’s programming, and much more. For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

XM Satellite Radio Terms and Conditions

Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (US residents) and 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canadian residents). For a full listing of the XM commercial-free channels and advertising-supported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com (US residents) and xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. © 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

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To Activate XM Satellite Radio

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mni-Tuner, connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready® home audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: on the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference.

ssssssss

Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I,” “O,” “S,” or “F.” Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U.S. online at http:// activate.xmradio.com or call 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card. XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your XM Ready home audio system you are done. For more information or to subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677)

Connecting the XM Radio

Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack.

Note

• To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where th e best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.

Checking the XM Radio ID

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”

appears in the front panel display.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press 0, and then to select channel

4 Check the XM Radio ID in the front

panel display.

Receiving XM Radio broadcasts

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”

appears in the front panel display.

2 Press TUNING + or – to select a

channel.

For slow tuning, press TUNING + or – briefly.

For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –.

3 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

Selecting channels from a

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

YPB/CBPR/C

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT

XM Jack

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

DMPORT1

SAT/CABLE

RLAUDIO IN VIDEO IN

RLAUDIO IN

DMPORT2

FM 75

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

category (Category Tuning)

You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode.

1 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to

select “ONE CAT.”

• “ALL CAT” : You can select a channel from all the categories. The initial setting is “ALL CAT.”

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• “ONE CAT” : You can select a channel from one category. “CAT” lights up in the front panel display, when you set to “ONE CAT” mode.

2 Press CATEGORY + or – to select the

category you want.

The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected.

3 Press TUNING + or – to select the

channel.

Note

• When you select a channel in the “ONE CAT” mode, the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category.

• If you press CATEGORY + or – in the “ALL CAT” mode, the first channel of the next or previous category is selected (Category Skip).

Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning)

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”

appears in the front panel display.

2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Enter the channel number using the

number buttons.

4 Press .

The selected channel is tune in.

Note

• When you select channels by Direct Tuning, the category mode is automatically set to “ALL CAT.”

Displaying the XM Radio information in the front panel display

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in the channel, the display changes 1 t 2 t ...

t 1 t ... 1 Channel name 2 Channel number 3 Category 4 Artist name/Feature 5 Song/Program title

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Presetting XM Radio Channels

You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels.

Presetting channels

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”

appears in the front panel display.

2 Tune in the channel you want to preset.

For details on selecting channels, see “Listening to the XM Radio” (page 67).

3 Press SYSTEM MENU.

“MEMORY” appears in the front panel display.

4 Press . 5 Press X/x repeatedly to select the

preset number.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the unit.

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

6 Press .

The channel is stored as the selected preset number.

7 Repeat 2 to 6 to preset another

channel.

8 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

To change the preset number

Restart from Step 1.

Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “XM”

appears in the front panel display.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

preset number you want.

You can also select the number by pressing the PRESET + or –. You can select a preset number from 1 to

30.

Note

• The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.

• When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel display (“channel 0” is selected) (page 68), you cannot preset XM Radio channels. The XM Radio ID disappears when other than “channel 0” is selected.

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XM Radio messages list

Message appears Explanation/Remedies

ANTENNA The XM antenna is not

connected or transmission is not being received properly. ,Make sure that t he antenna is

securely connected. Try to disconnect the antenna then reconnect, or turn off the power then turn back on.

UPDATING The encryption code is being

updated. ,Wait until the encryption

code has been updated.

NO SIGNAL The signal strength is too weak.

,Adjust the antenna so that

the signal strength is as strong as possible.

LOADING The audio channel or

information is being acquired. ,Wait until the audio channel

or information has been acquired.

OFF AIR The selected channel is off the

air. ,Make sure that you selected

the channel properly. Try to select another channel.

---- There is no characteristic information such as an artist name, song title or pr ogram title available.

-- The preset number entered is invalid number. ,Enter a number from 1 to 30.

CH --- The selected channel is not

available.

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Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

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

Note

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

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

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

SONY/AIWA 501 (default)

DAEWOO 503, 506, 515, 544

FISHER 508, 545

GRUNDIG 533

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

ITT/NOKIA 521, 522

JVC 516

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

LOEWE 515

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

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

PANASONIC 509, 553, 572

PHILIPS 518, 557, 558

PIONEER 509, 525, 551

Manufacturer Code number

RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 544

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

SANYO 508, 545, 567

SHARP 517, 535, 565

TELEFUNKEN/ SABA

THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549

TOSHIBA 535, 541, 551

ZENITH 543, 567

574

530, 537, 547, 549, 558

CATV

Manufacturer Code number

SONY 821, 824, 825

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

JERROLD 830, 831

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

OAK 841, 842, 843

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

PIONEER 828, 829

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831

ZENITH 826, 827

812, 813, 814

815, 816, 817, 844

To control the TV

You can control the TV by using following buttons.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off.

TV INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

TV VOL +/–* Adjust the TV volume.

TV CH +/–* Select the TV channel.

Number buttons* Select the TV channel.

TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for

RETURN* Return to the previous channel or

TV MENU* Display the menu of the TV.

MUTING* Turn off the TV sound

between the TV and other input sources.

the current display.

layer on the menu of the TV.

temporarily.

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By pressing You can

C/X/x/c*, *, ENTER*

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

button lights up), press the TV button.

Select the item on the menu.

- is for selecting a channel number greater than

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

Note

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

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

Using the THEATRE SYNC Function

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

Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function

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

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

Other Operations

By pressing Number TV’s input source

TV INPUT 0 No input source

1VIDEO1

2VIDEO2

3VIDEO3

4VIDEO4

5VIDEO5

6VIDEO6

7VIDEO7

8VIDEO8

9* COMPONENT 1

CLEAR* COMPONENT 2

PICTURE NAVI*

AUDIO* COMPONENT 4

SUBTITLE* HDMI 1

ANGLE* HDMI 2

VIDEO FORMAT*

(Default)

COMPONENT 3

HDMI 3

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By pressing Number TV’s input source

MOVIE/ MUSIC*

DYNAMIC BASS*

* Except for North American models.

HDMI 4

HDMI 5

Operating the THEATRE SYNC function

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

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

To change the transmit time

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

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

* Functions as both TV CH + and SOUND FIELD +

button.

Note

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

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

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

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

By pressing Number Transmit time

TV CH + 1 0.5 (Default)

31.5

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Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer

Reinforcing bass frequencies

You can reinforce bass frequencies.

Press DYNAMIC BASS.

Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.

To turn off the sound effect

Press DYNAMIC BASS again.

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes increments.

Press SLEEP.

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

SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M

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

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

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

Other Operations

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.

To cancel the sleep timer function

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display.

To set the sleep timer using the system menu

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

in the front panel display, then press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows:

SLEEP 90M y SLEEP 80M y SLEEP 70M

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

• You can select the remaining time by pressing

the number buttons. In this case, you can preset the time in 1-minute increments.

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4 Press .

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

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display

The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels.

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

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

3 Press X/x to select the brightness of

the front panel display.

The default setting is underlined.

• “DIMMER OFF”

• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display and the Sony logo become dark.

: Bright.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area. For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting Other Components” (page 34).

Note

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

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

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

Playing the connected component on the system

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DMPORT1” or “DMPORT2” appears in the front panel display.

2 Start playback of the connected

component.

The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV. For operation details, see the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied).

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

Note

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case.

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Other Operations

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Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit

(Child Lock)

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

Note

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

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

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

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•“OFF”

: Child lock function off.

• “ON”: Child lock function on.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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

To remove a disc while the child lock function is on

Press Z on the remote and press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the desired DISC indicator (1-5) lights up.

To insert a disc while the child lock function is on

Press Z on the remote to open the disc tray and press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the desired DISC indicator (1-5) lights up, then place a disc on the tray and press Z on the remote.

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Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

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

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

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

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

Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]

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

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

DVD VIDEO

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

x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .

The display for confirming the password appears.

x When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

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

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing

playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].”

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

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

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To play a disc for which Custom

Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental

Control is set.

The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

The system is ready for playback.

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

Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]

(DVD only)

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

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

OFF

ON PLAYER PASSWORD

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

press .

x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .

The display for confirming the password appears.

x When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

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4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

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

press .

The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD:

OFF USA USA

OTHERS

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press .

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

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

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

The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

6: 5:

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

then press .

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

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

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

The system starts playback.

• If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 o f “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press . The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the unit and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.

Note

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

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

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Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear.

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

then press .

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the number buttons, then press

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press and input the correct number.

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

)

1 ( 4 4

)

3 ( 2 8 T

0 : 0 3 : 0 4

SPEAKER FORMATION

SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

The options for [SPEAKER FORMATION] appear.

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

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5 Press C/c to select a setting.

• [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally.

Note

• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied

with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note

• Speaker sound in the other room is the same as

that of the front and surround speakers.

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• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRED)] appears. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHTSD1.

6 Press .

The setting is made.

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

press .

• [YES]: continue with [AUTO

CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 84).

• [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].

SPEAKER FORMATION

Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION?

YES NO

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

Note

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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

)

1 ( 4 4

)

3 ( 2 8 T

0 : 0 3 : 0 4

SPEAKER FORMATION

SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select [AUTO

Note

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

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

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

• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].

CALIBRATION], then press .

The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear.

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

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Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL

MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement.

AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

Note

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

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

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

– the headphones are connected.

– the calibration mic is not connected.

– front speakers are not correctly connected.

– surround speakers are not correctly

connected.

– front and surround speakers are not correctly

connected.

– subwoofer is not connected.

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

then press .

x The measurement is OK.

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

Measurement complete.

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

16ft 4.87m 0.0dB 16ft 4.87m 0.0dB 16ft 4.87m + 1.0dB 16ft 4.87m + 4.0dB 10ft 3.04m 10ft 3.04m

YES

2.0dB

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

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

Calibration starts.

Measuring. Please wait a moment.

x The measurement is not OK.

Follow the message, then select [YES] to retry.

Measurement failure.

Check speaker connection. Retry?

YES NO

• You can check the distance between the listening position and each speaker. See page 92.

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Note

• While the Auto Calibration function works:

– do not turn off the power.

– do not press any button.

– do not change the volume.

– do not change the function.

– do not change the disc.

– do not insert or eject a disc.

– do not connect the headphones.

– do not disconnect the calibration mic.

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 114. Displayed items vary depending on the country model.

Note

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

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM

RESET

DVD VIDEO

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

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4 Press X/x to select the setup item from

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

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

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

Setup items

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

FULL

5 Select an item using X/x, then press

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

To reset all of the [SETUP] settings

1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press . 2 Select [YES] using X/x.

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

3 Press .

All the settings explained on pages 88 to 94 return to the default settings. Do not press [/ 1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete.

Note

• When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 24), press , to return to normal screen, press CLEAR.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

Options

6 Select a setting using X/x, then press

The setting is selected and setup is complete.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

Selected setting

FULL

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Setting the Display or

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: YC

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

YCBC

SCREEN SAVER: ON

JACKET PICTURE

BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: ON

OFF

BLACK LEVEL

(COMPONENT OUT):

FULL

4:3 OUTPUT:

Settings for the Display

Sound Track Language

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

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

Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86).

x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the TV screen.

x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

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

and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 107) using the number buttons.

Note

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

[SCREEN SETUP]

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). The default settings are underlined.

x [TV TYPE]

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting varies, depending on the country model.

[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

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

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

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

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[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

[JACKET PICTURE]

[GRAPHICS]

[BLUE]

[BLACK]

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

A preset picture stored in the system appears.

The background color is blue.

The background color is black.

Note

• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automa tically instead of [4:3 PAN SC AN] or vice versa.

x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]

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

[YCBCR]

[RGB]

Note

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set

BCR] to [RGB].

[YC

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

Outputs YCBCR signals.

Outputs RGB signals.

BCR].

x [SCREEN SAVER]

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

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

button) to cancel the screen saver.

[ON]

[OFF]

Turns on the screen saver.

Turns off the screen saver.

x [BACKGROUND]

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

, or DATA DVD

(MP3

audio).

x [BLACK LEVEL]

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

[ON]

[OFF]

Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]

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

x [4:3 OUTPUT]

[OFF]

[ON]

Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level.

Raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black.

This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 88). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the system. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

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Note

• This setting is effective only when “PROGRESSIVE” is selected by using VIDEO FORMAT (page 32).

Custom Settings

[CUSTOM SETUP]

[FULL]

[NORMAL]

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

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

16:9 aspect ratio TV

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

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

OFF OFF

AUTO

OFF

ON OFF OFF

x [HDMI CONTROL]

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

[OFF]

[ON]

Sets the HDMI CONTROL function to off.

Sets the HDMI CONTROL function to on.

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

Note

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

x [STB SYNCHRO]

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

[OFF]

Sets the STB SYNCHRO function to off.

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[ON]

Note

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

Sets the STB SYNCHRO function to on.

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

Selects the picture in pause mode.

[AUTO]

[FRAME]

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

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

x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

[OFF]

[AUTO]

Note

• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 88). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.)

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

No priority given.

Priority given.

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

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off.

x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

[OFF]

[STANDARD]

[MAX]

No compression of dynamic range.

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

Compresses dynamic range fully.

x [AUDIO (HDMI)]

Selects the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack.

[OFF]

[ON]

Note

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

The sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

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

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

[ON]

[OFF]

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

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

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Settings for the Speakers

[SPEAKER SETUP]

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level.

Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). The default settings are underlined.

Note

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

SPEAKER SETUP

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

FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER:

To return to the default setting when changing a setting

Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to the default setting.

x [CONNECTION]

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

[FRONT]

[CENTER]

[SURROUND]

[SUBWOOFER]

[YES]

[YES]: Normally select this.

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

[YES]: Normally select this.

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

[YES]

OFF

YES YES YES YES

Note

• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].

x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 24), the settings is automatically displayed.

0.00 - 7.00 m2)/ 0 - 23 ft

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

[L/R]

3.00 m/10 ft

[CENTER]

3.00 m/10 ft

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

[SUBWOOFER]

3.00 m/10 ft

When you perform the Quick Setup (page 24), the

default settings are changed.

0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.

3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.

Front speaker distance from the

1)3)

listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters

Center speaker distance from the

1)3)

listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters

Subwoofer distance from the

1)3)

listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters

(0 to 23 ft).

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x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 24), the settings is automatically displayed.

0.00 - 7.00 m2)/ 0 - 23 ft

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

[L/R]

3.00 m/10 ft

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

When you perform the Quick Setup (page 24), the

default settings are changed.

0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.

3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.

Note

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

• When the speaker distance setting is not in the recommended range, / being the number). indicates over the recommended distance. indicates below.

Surround speaker distance

1)3)

from the listening position can be set from 0.00 to 7.00

meters

(0 to 23 ft).

** m is displayed (**

x [LEVEL (FRONT)]

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

[L/R]

0.0 dB

Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.

[CENTER]

0.0 dB

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

[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB

Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.

x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]

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

[L/R]

0.0 dB

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

Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

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

x [TEST TONE]

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

[OFF]

[ON]

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

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

Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

4 Press X/x repeatedly to select

[SPEAKER SETUP], then press or c.

5 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST

TONE], then press or c.

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

then press .

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

7 From your listening position, adjust the

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

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

8 Press when you have finished

making adjustments.

9 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST

TONE], then press .

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

then press .

Note

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

Returning to the Default Settings

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

"/1

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

same time.

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

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Additional Information

Precautions

On power sources

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

On placement

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

• At high volume, over long periods of ti me, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabin et should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

On operation

• If the system is b rought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the control unit. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabine t, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On your TV’s color

• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers further away from the TV set.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

On moving the system

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

“DVD.”

2 Make sure that all discs are removed from

the unit.

3 Press H and "/1 simultaneously.

“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel display after “STANDBY.”

4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)

from the wall outlet (mains).

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Notes about the Discs Troubleshooting

On handling discs

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

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

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

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

This system can only play back a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

Power

The power is not turned on.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.

•Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.

If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately in the front panel display.

Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after “STANDBY” disappears.

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?

• Are you using only the specified speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system?

After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Picture

There is no picture.

• The video connecting cords are not connected securely.

• The video connecting cords are damaged.

• The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 19, 30).

• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.

• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 32).

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 32).

• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.

• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content

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protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel

does not light up). See page 110.

• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT may solve the problem (page 31). Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.

• You have selected “PROGRESSIVE” using the VIDEO FORMAT button on the remote (“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cord from the unit and then select “INTERLACE” so that “PROGRE” turns off.

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

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

appear.

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s S video input (page 30).

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

• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.

Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.

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

• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.

• If th e color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.

* (page 31).

• M ake sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.

Sound

There is no sound.

• The speaker cord is not connected securely.

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

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

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

• Check the speaker settings (page 92).

• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).

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

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

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92).

• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD

Severe hum or noise is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

• Clean the disc.

” (page 42).

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

• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 52).

• Make sure the unit is connected properly.

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

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(page 42).

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92).

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

The sound comes from the center speaker only.

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

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92).

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(page 42).

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

• A 2 channel source is being played.

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

• Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92).

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(page 42).

• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.

• A 2 channel source is being played.

There is no sound from the speakers that are indicated in the front panel display.

• The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the speakers which output sound (page 42, 82).

The beginning of the sound is cut off.

• Set the Movie/Music mode to “MOVIE

“MUSIC” (page 41).

” or

• Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 42).

Operation

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or co nnect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with a utomatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 65).

• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.

The remote does not function.

• There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.

• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.

• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.

• The batteries in the remote are weak.

The disc does not play.

• There is no disc inserted.

• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.

• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.

• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).

• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.

• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 62).

• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, re-load the di sc or turn the system off, th en on.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

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• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”

• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the Internet WEB site.

• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).

• The [MO DE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 62).

• If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the sys tem off, then on.

The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously.

• [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 62).

The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly.

• The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as [*].

A disc does not start playing from the beginning.

• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected. Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.

• Resume Play has been selected. During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback (page 47).

• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.

The system starts playing the disc automatically.

• The DVD features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the system stops playback at the auto pause signal.

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations above. See the operating instructions that came with the disc.

Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want.

• In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 88).

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.

The subtitle cannot be turned off.

• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 56).

• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.

A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

• C ontact your Sony dealer or local au thorized Sony service facility.

[Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

• T he MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.

• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.

• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.

• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.

The system does not work normally.

• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.

The unit does not work and “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display when you press any button on the unit.

• Set the child lock function to off (page 78).

The HDMI CONTROL function does not work.

• When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI connection (page 30).

• Set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 90).

• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the HDMI CONTROL function.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is connected securely.

• Check the connected component’s setting for the HDMI CONTROL function. See the operating instructions of the component.

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• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [OFF], then set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 90).

• For de tails on the HDMI CONTROL function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

No sound is output from the system and TV while using the System Audio Control function.

• Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).

• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function.

• For de tails on the System Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the TV screen or front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

C:13:50

First 3 characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

,Clean the disc with a soft cloth

(page 96).

,Restart the system, then re-insert

the disc correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the system has performed the selfdiagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5character service number.

Example: E 61 10

100

When displaying the version number on the TV screen

When you turn on the system, the version number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.

VER.X.XX

Sony DAVHDX500, HDX501W User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Welcome!

About This Manual

Note about CDs/DVDs

Example of discs that the system cannot play

About Multi Session CD

Region code

Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Copyrights

Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

Step 2: Connecting the System and TV

1 Connecting the Speakers

2 Connecting the TV

3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Positioning the speakers

Turning off the Demonstration

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

Installing the Speakers on a Wall

Installing the speakers on a wall

Connecting the TV (Advanced)

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Connecting Other Components

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

About DVD 5-DISC changer

Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

Selecting the connected component

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers

Selecting the Movie or Music Mode

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

Automatic outputting of the original sound

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

Outputting XM radio signals in the multi channel surround format

Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound

Using only the front speaker and subwoofer

Enjoying the surround sound by headphones

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

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

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

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

Searching by Scene

Creating Your Own Program

Playing in Random Order

Playing Repeatedly

Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound

Checking the audio signal format

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

Checking the playing time and remaining time

Checking the play information of the disc

Checking the date information

Changing the Angles

Displaying the Subtitles

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

What is MP3/JPEG?

Discs that the system can play

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

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Selecting an MP3 audio track or album

Selecting a JPEG image file or album

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound

Specifying the slide show duration

Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations

Listening to the Radio

Naming preset stations

Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display

Listening to the XM Radio