Sony DAV-HDX500 User Manual

DVD Home Theatre
System

Operating Instructions

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DIGITAL AUDIO

DAV-HDX5OO/HDX501W

02007 Sony Corporation

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 Ihe 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.

Owtlel'L_ Recol'd

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in

the space provided helow. Relk:r to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-HDX5//0/DAV-HDX501W
Serial No.

WARNING

This equipment Ires 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 harmAfl
interlk.rence in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
ficquency energy and, if not inst dled 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

harmlhl interference to radio or television receptiom
which can be determined by turning the equipment off

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

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

receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

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

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio_V
technician for help.

CAUTION

You m: 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 manufeJcturer'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 salk.ty 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 outleL consult an electrician lk)r
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 fiom the
apparatus.

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

12) Use only with the cark stan& 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 damage& liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, Ihe apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture_ does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Note to CATV system installer:

This rcmiMcr is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article g20-411 of the NEC that

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

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

XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite
Radio Inc.

Precautions

On power sources

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC 12?O'_,r_'r

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.

Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Bet_)re operating this system,

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

This product is nmnufactured under license ffum
Neural Audio Corporation.

Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-
exclusive, non-transli:rable, limited license right

to use this product under the US and loreign
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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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

Setu p ........................................ 24

Getting Started

- ADVANCED -

Turning off tile 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

Adjnsting the Delay Between the Picture

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

(A/V SYNC)

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

hnage Files ..................................... 58

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG hnage

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

Playing Audio Tracks and hnages 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 tile 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 ................................................

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

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

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

Setting the Display or Sound Track

L:mguage ........................................ 88

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

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

]SCREEN SETUP]

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

[CUSTOM SETUP]

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

[SPEAKER SETUPI

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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• The instructions ill tills manual describe the

controls on the remote. You cm_ 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 DAV-
HDX5I)0 and DAV-HDX501W. DAV-

HDX5I)0 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

OIS 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 (fl) for
North American models.

• The l\_llowing symbols are used in tiffs

nlanuah

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 (Vide()

Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO

CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD formal or

Super VCD format)
Functions ivailable for music CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

formal

Functions available for DATA CDs

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)

conlaining MP3_'audio tracks and
JPEG image files

Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/

DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
conlaining MP3,r audio tracks and
JPEG image files

,r MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer 3) is a slandard formal

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.

Formatof

discs Disclogo

DVD VIDEO

V|DEO

DVD-RW/

DVD

RW R

DVD+RW/
DVD+R

aVID +ReWHt;able OVa + R

DVD+R r_L

VIDEO CD
(Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)/
Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)

(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)

DIG ri'AL AU _3II0 DBGITAL AUOIO

"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/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:

- audio CD format
VIDEO CD lbrmat

MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
fi)rmat conlorming to ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

R4.7

DIGITAL AUDIO

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The system can play DV[)-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/I)VD-Rs recorded in the

lollowing lormats:

- MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
li)rmat conl\_rming to UDF (Universal Disc

Forma0

Example of discs that the
system cannot play

Tile system cannot play the following discs:

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

recorded in tile t_)rmats listed on page 6

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD tk_rmat

• 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 t_)llowing
discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a diftizreut region code

(page 8, 105)

• A disc thai 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 lel: on it

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

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-
RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on

this system due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the

characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more inl\lrmation, see tile

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
aJPEG 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 lbrmat
or vide() CD l\trmat are recorded inthe first

session, only the first session will be played
back.

continued_

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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 _=J will also play on ttlis
system.

lfyou try to play any other DVD VIDEO, d_e
message [Playback prohibited by area

limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, m) 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 tl_edisc contents the

software producers designed, some playback
llzamres 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 tectmology must be

authorized by Macrovisiou, 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 (11) adaptive matrix

surround decoder and the DTS '_': Digital
Surround System.

" Manufuctured under license fiom Dolby

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

"" Manufactured under license fiom DTS, lnc.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital SurrouM" are registered
trademarks of DTS, lnc.

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See Unpacking ill Specifications, page 101.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control tire system using tire supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching
the (_ and G ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it

at the remote sensor [] on the unit.

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• 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 Ihe remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

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

• 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 subwool_2r to stubilize the subwool_2r and prevent it
li'om slipping.

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Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to d_e speaker.
(For the t?ont speakers.)

About how m connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 21.

• 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 illustraled below.

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

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

Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread tire speaker cord into tlre end of the post thathas
2 holes.

About the speaker cord

The comrector and color tube of tire speaker cords are the same color as fl_e lahel of the jacks to be

washer)

connected.
Use the speaker cords as follows:

• Front speaker (L): White

• Front speaker (R): Red

DAV-HDX500

Bottom of the base

Post (s_

2 holes

Speaker cord

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Top of the base (large)

DAV-HDX501W

Bottom of the base

Speakercord

Top of the base (small)

2

Attach the post cover to the other end of the post,

Orient the slot toward you, attach tlle post cover so that the slot of the post engages with tlle tab of

the post cover, then secure with the screw.

Thread the speaker cord through

' the hole of the post cover.

Speakercord

2 holes

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
tile speaker cord.

DAV-HDX500

Post cover

_ Rear of the

DAV-HDX5OIW

Post cover

Be careful the
orientation of the

post cover when
placing the post.

Secure 2 screws (large, with

washer) in criss-cross pattern.

speaker' late " "

Be careful the
orientation of the

post cover when
placing the post.

Secure 2 screws (large, with

washer) in criss-cross pattern,

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Rear of the speaker

Mounting plate

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

DAV-HDX500

Low position High position

DAV-HDX501 W

Lowposition 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 Ihe speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: (_) to (_), and 0
to (_.

DAV-HDX500

DAV-HDX5OIW

_ olor tube

Front speaker (L): White

Front speaker (R): Red

Rear of the speaker

Color tube

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

Rear of the speaker

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Attach the post tothe base.

Insert the post so that the slit on tile lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base,

then secure thepost with the 2 screws.

DAV-HDX500

Projection

Base

DAV-HDX501W

Screws
(small, silver)

Post

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o

Projection

Base

Screws
(small, silver)

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

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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 u guide.

• When a_[iusting the height ef the speaker, grasp the speaker se that the speaker dees net falh

DAV-HDX500

H

Lines

,_Post

In addition to the screws
secured in Step 3, secure

2 more screws, (Secure 4

Loosen 2 screws.

DAV-HDX501W

screws in total,)

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..... _,,_ Lines

........ Post

Loosen 2 screws.

In addition to the screws
secured in Step 3, secure

2 more screws. (Secure 4
screws in total.)

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Take up any speaker cord slack.

DAV-HDX500

Take up slack in the speaker cord by pulling lmm tile bottom of the base and hook the speaker cord

ill the cord clamp.

Cord clamp

Secure the speaker cord by
running itthrough the slot,

Bottom of the base

.......÷ Adjust the length of the cord.

DAV-HDX501W

Take up slack ill fl_espeaker cord by pulling fronl lhebollom oflhe base.

Secure thespeaker cord by
running itthrough the slot,

_,,_,_ Adjust the length of the cord.

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Fully-assembled illustration

DAV-HDX500

Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R):

White label Red label

White Red

DAV-HDX501W

Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R):

White label Red label

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White Red

The fkHlowing is the basic connection of tile unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see
page 30. For other cotnponem connecOon, see page 34.

To accept progressive signals, see page 32.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from @ to @ on the
lollowing pages.

DAV-HDX500

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DAV-HDX501W

• When you install Ihe wireless kit WAHT-SDI (supplied with DAV-HDX5//IW only) in Ihe DIR-TCI slot, you can
enjoy wireless performance. For details, see "Connecting Other Components" (page 34) and the operating

instructions of the WAHT SDI

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(_) Connecting the Speakers

Required cords

The connector and color robe of the speaker cords arc the same color us the label of the jacks to be

COUllCctcd.

To the SPEAKER jack

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• Donot catch the speaker cord insulatkm in the SPEAKER.jack.
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 tire 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.

Alter connecting all tire components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputtiug 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 tire Setup Display, the speaker rnay be short-circuited, lfthis

happens, check the speaker connectkm again.

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: (_ to(_, and O to O. Ifthe cords
are reversed, the souM will lack bass and may be distolled.

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

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@ Connecting the TV

Required cords

_) Video cord

_) Audio cord (not supplied)

@ _ Yellow

_ hite (Uaudio)

• When you _,r{ln[ [O oulpul the TV sound or slereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 spe &els, selecl the "Dolby

Pro Logic," "Dolb3 Pro Logic I1MOVIE " or "Dolbv Pro Logic I1 MUSIC _sound field (page 42).

Red (R/audio)

@ Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)

The shape and d_e lenglh of the url_ennu (aerial) is designed Io receive AM signals. Do not dismantle
or roll up lhe 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 lcrrninal.

pushing

_%Jl_ _ down the terminalclamp.

B

\_ I_sert untilthis

Insert the cord

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

• A_!iustthe direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) lbr best AM broadcast sound.

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)

FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)

or

_._ FM 75 _ COAXIAL jack

FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)

,¢_ FM 75 _ COAXIAL jack

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•Be sure telkdly exlend Ihe FM wire anlenna (aerial).

• After connecting Ihe FM _.x,r]reantenna (aerial), kee l) it as horizontal as pessible.

• If you have peer FM reception, use a 75-ehm coaxial cable (nel supplied) te connect the unil le an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as sll()_.x,'[)below.

Unit

'_Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

(_) Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of Ibis unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect lhc

speakers to lhe unil.

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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 (_).

Place speakers as illustraled below.

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• Do not set the speakers in an inclined posmon.

• Do not place the speakers inlocations 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

aspecially treated (w ixed, oile& polishe& etc.)floor,
as staining or discoloration may result.

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

cloth lbr 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 fidl down.

• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For

details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound lbr a

Room" (page 82) md "Calibrating the Appropriate
Settings Automatically" (page 841.

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

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DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Press I/(_.

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

11wilh the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function isset 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] torur'i QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If
this message does not appear, recall the

Quick Setup display (page 26) and perl\_rm
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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SETUP

5

Press t"/4, to select a language.

The system displays the menu and subtitles

ill the selected language.

6

Press @.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect

ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

7

Press ,t,/4,to select the setting that
matches your TV type.

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

[16:9] (page 88)

• If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or 14:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 88)

8

Press @.

The Setup Display fnr selecting tile speaker

formation appears.

9

Press 1.-/+ to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned.

Fnr details, see "Getting Optimal Surround
Sound tk)r a Room" (page 82).

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• When the wireless kil WAHT-SDI (supplied
wilh DAV-HDX5OIW only) is installed,

[STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead.

10 Press @.

11Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and

press t,14, to select [YES].

Set up the calibration mic at the ear level
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front

ol each speaker should face the calibration

mic, and fllere should be no nbstruclion

between the speakers and the calibration

mic. Be quiet during the measurenlent.

AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

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12PressQ.

Auto Calibration slarts.

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

and neighbor.

• Aw)id being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which

takes about 1 minute), as it may interim:rewith

n/easurement.

13Unplug the calibration mic and press <.-/

-) to select [YES].

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset Ihe

speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround

Sound l_)ra 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 O DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press ,I,/4, to select [SETUP], then

press Q.
The options lot [SETUP] appear.

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

The Quick Setup display appears.

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• The envil-onmenl of Ihe room in which the

syslem is inslalled may afl_ct measurements.

• If measuremenl fails, lk)llowthe message then
relry [AUTO CALIBRATION].

• When you select [SECOND ROOM[ for

[SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of
[SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] is nol

displayed.

14Press C).

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press Q DISPLAY in any Step.

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MENU

After coimecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), the demonstration appears in the f'ronl
panel display. When you press I/(_) on the
remote, the demonstration turns olT.

Setting the demonstration
mode to on/off

1

Press SYSTEM MENU.

2

Press ,I,/4, repeatedly until "DEMO"

appears in the front panel display, then

press Q or -).
Press '1'/4,to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• "DEMO ON": sets the demol]stration

illode to on.

• "DEMO OFF": sets the demonstration
mode to off.

4 Press Q.

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turlis ofl.

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• When you press I/_ on the uniL the demonstration

does not turn oil.

• When you set the demonstration mode inthe 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,

Ihen press |/(_) on Ihe remote. When the
demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves
power in standby mode.

• If the system isat its factoWdefault settings (ex. after
performing <<COLDRESET" (page 94))>you can turn

off the demonstration simply by pressing |/(_) on Ihe
remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you
need to set "DEMO" to "DEMO OFF."

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You can use the speakers by installing o11the
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.

.....................4 mm (5/32 inch)

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30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

Hole on the back of
the speaker

For the front speakers of DAV-HDX500

For the front speakers of DAV-
HDX501W

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; inches)

6 to 9 mm
(114to 318inch)

Forthe otherspeakers

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2

Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

6to9mm
(114to3/8 inch)

265 mm
(10 7/1Ginches)

Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm
(3/16 inch)

10 mm
(13/32inch)

Rear of speaker

• Use screws Ihat are suitable lk>rthe wall material and

strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,

attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them
to the walh Install the speakers on a vertical and fiat

wall where reinlk)rcement 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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Sends fileplayed back DVD image lo tl_econnected TV.
Check lhe jacks of your TV, and choose conneclion melhod t_, O, _, or _. Picture quality improves
in order lron_ t_ (standard) to 1_ (HDMI).

O TVwith HDMP' IN jack

To HDMI* OUT S VIDEO

To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

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TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks

" HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)

The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI TM) technology.
HDML the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

TV with VIDEO IN jack

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TV with S VIDEO IN jack

To

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

Connect tile video cord.

_ Yellow

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

Cnnnect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S ;iden jack instead nf the video jack, your TV
mnnilor musl also be connected xia an S video jack. Sviden signals are nn a separate bus from Ihevideo
signals and will not be output through Ihe video jack.

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

Connect a cnmponent video cord (not supplied). To use tire COMPONENT VIDE() OUT jacks (Y, PI3/
Cm PR/CR) instead of the "_iden jack, ynur TV monitor must be equipped wifll via COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/Cm PR/CR). If ynur TV accepts prngressi'_ e formal signals, you must use this
couueclion and set the output channel ol Ihe system to progressive lormat (page 32).

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Blue

Red

(_ 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 irrlerface) cord (uol supplied) Inenjoy high quality
digital picture arm sound through tile HDMI OUT (high-defiuitinn multimedia interface out) jack.

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

Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia iuterface)-DVl (digital visual irrterface) converter cord (not
supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interfuce)-DVl (digital visual irrterl'._ce)adaptnr

(not supplied). The DVI (digital visual irrterface) jack will not accept any audit>signals. Furthermore.
ynu cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia irrterface nut)jack tn DVI (digital

visual interface) jacks that are nnt HDCP (high-bandwidthdigital content protection) compliant (e.g.,
DV1(digital visual interface)jacks on the computer displws).

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

When ynu connect the unit and the TV \vith the HDMI coM, selects tiletype of video signals output
from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interlitce out)jack.

Fnr details, refer alsn to tire operating instructions supplied with tile TV/projectnr, etc.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD."

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2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

The current type of'_ideo signals appears in tile front panel display.
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as tBllows:

128(1 _ 720p 'r:

4,

• "720 x 480p":": Sends 72(1 x 480p video signals/''

• "1280 x 720p"% Sends 128(t x 720p vide() signals.

• "1920 x 1080i'>': Sends 1920 x 1080i vide() signals.
"i: interlace, p: progressive

"'Depending on the country, [720 x 576p1 may appear.

• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images otherthan [720 x 480p1 or [720 x 576p1 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 meflmd for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpel]s Ihe image.
To display using Ibis method, you need Io colmecl to a TV thai accepts progressive signals.

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

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD."

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2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

The current signal appears inthe flout panel display.
Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, tile display changes as lk)llows:

E ORMAL (INTERLACE)

PROGRESSIVE

• NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when:

- your TV does not accept progressi'_e signals, or, _,

- your TV is connecled Io jacks odler than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR _'
OUT (V1DEO/S VIDEO)).

• PROGRESSIVE

Select this setting where Z

your TV accepts progressixe signals, and, 0

- I'll
the TV is com*ected to tile COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Normally select tiffs under file abo'_e condition. This automatically detects Ihe s<)fiware type, and
selects the appropriate con'_ersion method.

Note that tile picture will not be clear or no piclure will appear if you selecl these settings v,,rhen

either of tile above conditions are not met.

• When you connect the unit and Ihe TV wilh file HDMI cord during the system is sel Io "NORMAL
(INTERLACE)," the syslem is sel Io "PROGRESSIVE" automatically.

• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, VIDEO FORMAT isused lk)rselecting (he 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 311.

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD sofiware cml be divided into 2 types: Iihnd)ased software mid ;'ideoq_ased software.
Video-based sot'iware is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-corns, and displays images at 30

frames/6I) fields per second. Film-based so0;,vare is derived from fihn and displays images at 24 frames
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.

In order l\)r these images to appear natural on your screen when output ill progressive lormat, tile
progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD sof);,vare that you are watching.

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unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks. Even though

you set to "PROGRESSIVE," images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO)jack are unafli:cted as they
are output in the interlace format.

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You can enjoy oilier components by connecting lhe V1DEO/AUD10 OUT jacks ol them.

VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation 2, etc.

To SAT/CABLE

To SAT/CABLE

or

=:::::Z:x (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)

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DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

:Signal flow

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 (VIDE() IN/AUDIO IN) jacks usiug tile
video/audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to

the appropriate jacks on the components.

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 tile DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter" (page 77).

To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

Connect tile audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO 1N jack on tile front panel
of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

• When listening to MP3 lbrmat 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 cml 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) lot the DIGITAL 1N COAXIAL jack or digital
optical cord (not supplied) l\tr 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.

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

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

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ToconnecttheCOMPONENTVIDEOOUTjacks ofothercomponentsto
theCOMPONENTVIDEOINjacks ofthis unit

Connect other components to the SAT/CABLE (COMPONENT VIDEO IN)jacks (Y, PI_/CB,PP./CR)
using the component vide(>cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-

coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks (>i1the components.

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Wireless system option

When you install the WAHT-SD 1 (supplied with DAV-HDX501W only) in the DIR-TC 1slot, you can
enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. For details, see the

operating instructions of the WAHT-SDI.

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

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

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I/(!) _ _ FUNCTION

Adjust the
volume

4

Press DISC 1-5.

Press the button of the disc number yon

want.

When no disc is in the disc stocker you
selected. "NO DISC" appears. Perlimn next

Step while '"_D1SC-I '> (eg., 24)" flashes.

5

Press _'.

6

Load a disc.

Place one disc on tile tray, and then press _.

Disc tray DISC 1-5/ Connect

indicators headphones

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Depending on file DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD.
some operations may be different or restricted.

Refer In the operating instructions supplied with
your disc.

1 Turn on yourTV.

2 Switch the input selector on the TV to

this system.

3 Press I/(_.

Tile system turns on.

Unless the system is sel to "DVD." press
FUNCTION to select "DVD."

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• When you play m 8 cm disc, place it en the

inner circle of the tray. Be carcflfl thatthe disc is
not skewed en the inner circle ef the tray.

• De net forcibly press the disc tray closed with
yeur finger, as this may cause malfunctien.

• De net place mere than ene disc on the tray.

7 Press £>.

The system starts playhack (continuous
play).

To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is

not loaded with a disc) and z_ and load the

disc.
The system starts playback (condnunus

play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is
green.
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP

on the rernnte or DISC 1=5on the unit.
Adjust the volume on the unit.

The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.

• Depending on the system status, the relume level
may net appear on the TV screen.

• When you set the HDMI CONTROL functien to on
(page 911),theTV that is connected to the system with

Ihe HDMI cord can be synch-eperated wilh the
system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide

(supplied separately).

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• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI
cor& you can operate then/ simply, using the HDMI
CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI

CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

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

green: the disc is selecte& 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

Press 1/(_) while Ihe syslem turns on. To cancel
standby mode, press l/Q) once.

To turn on/off the DISC 1-5

indicators' illumination

When you do not operate the system R)r more

than 30 minutes, the illumination of the DISC 1 -
5 indicators starts automatically. You can turn

the illumination on or oft'.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press t,/4, repeatedly until "ILLUM MODE"

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

Press ,I,/4, to select a setting.

The delhult setting is underlined.

• "ILLUM ON": sets the ilhunination ntode

to on.

• "ILLUM OFF": sets fl_e ilhunination utode
to off.

4 Press @.

The setting is utade.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system utenu turns off.

Additional operations

To Press

Stop •
Pause II

Resume play after pause II or [2:>
Go to the next chapter, _ (except for JPEG)

track, or scene
Go back to the preceding _ (except for JPEG)

chapter, track, or scene
Turn off the sound MUTING. To cancel,

temporarily press it again or

VOLUME + to adjust
the sound vohlme.

Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP
another disc

Play Ihe desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on Ihe unit.
Stop play and remove the DISC 1-5 and =zxon the

desired disc unit or _ on the

relnote.

Replay the previous scene" _b._, (instant replay)

during playback.

Briefly fast forward the _,_ (instant advance)
current scene"" during playback.

" DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.
"" DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs only.

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

About DVD 5-DISC changer

The disc changer consists of a playing unit attd 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 attd then moves the DISC 3 over

the playing unit.

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• 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
malflmction.

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MENU

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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 fnr fimher

inlormatinu.

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 fnllowiug 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 [?out panel. This is nnt a malfunction

and will depend on the component connected.
To prevent this, you can change the input level

t?om the sound nf 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'l"/4, repeatedly until

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

4 Press '1'/4,to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• "ATT ON": attenuates Ihe iupul level.
The output level is changed.

• "ATT OFF": normal input level.

5 Press @.

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

DVD --+ TUNER FM --+ TUNER AM --+ XM

--+ SAT/CABLE --+ TV --+ DMPORTI --+
DMPORT2 --+ AUDIO --+ ...

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jacks (analog connection) and SAT/CABLE

ICOAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN)j ick (digital
connection) at the same time, the digital connection

takes priority.

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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).

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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 fl'om the

6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC." "PLI1
MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field.

For details ot' sound field, see page 42.

• When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in

[CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 9//), the System

Audio Control function is activated and no sound
may be output from the TV. For details of the System

Audio Control lhnction, see the HDMI CONTROL
Guide (supplied separately).

• When you use both IheSAT/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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You can choose a suitable sound mode for

movies 1)1"music.

MOVIE/

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Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.

Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the
mode you wmlt lights up in the fi'ont pmlel

display. The delhult setting is underlined.

• AUTO: selects tile mode automatically to
produce the sound et]i:ct depending oii the disc

or sotlIld stream.

• MOVIE: provides tile sound l\>r movies.

• MUSIC: provides the sotmd for music.

• When the movie or music mode is selected,

"MOVIE" or "MUSIC ' is displayed in the front panel
display. When neither "MOV[E" or "MUSI(?' is

displayed in the front panel display, "AUTO" is

selected.

• Depending on the disc or source, when you select

"AUTO," the beginning of the sound may be cut off
as the optimum mode is automatically selected. To

avoid cutting the sound, select "MOVIE" or
"MUSIC."

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Soundfield Display
HEADPHONETHEATER HPTHEATER*

HEADPHONE HP2CH
2CHANNELSTEREO

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You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the system's pre=

programmed sound fields. They bring exciting
and powerful sound of movie theaters into your

honle.

Press SOUND FIELD+/-.

Press SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly until tile
sound field you want appears ill the front panel

display.

All sound field

Automatic outputting of the
original sound

• AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD
Tile auto decoding function automatically
detects tile type of audio signal heing input

(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel
stereo) and perlbrms the proper decoding if

necessary. This mode presents the sound as it
was recorded/encoded, without adding ally

effects (e.g. reverberation).
However, if there are no low t>equency signals

(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low
fl'equencysignal fbr output to the subwoofer.

Outputting the sound from

multiple speakers

• AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all

types of discs from multiple speakers.

• The sound is not output from multiple speakers

depending on the source.

• Depending on the disc or souroe, 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 A.F.D. STD
STANDARD

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. MULTI
MULTI

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE
Dolby Pro Logic I1 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

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Outputting 2 channel sources

like CDs by 5.1channel

• Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels

fl'om 2 channel sources. This mode perl\lrms Pro
Logic decoding to the input signal and output to

front, center, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, tile surround channel becomes
monaural.

• 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 recnrdiug without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby

Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic 11MOVIE/MUSIC
are canceled and the multi channel source isoutput

directly.

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby

Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic 11MOVIE/MUSIC
are not effective.

Outputting XM radio signals in
the multi channel surround

format

• NEURAL SURROUND

The system outputs signals in the multi channel
surround l\_rmat when the system receives an

XM Radio surround broadcast. When the system
receives a stereo broadcast, tile stereo sound is

emphasized.

• 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 sound may be dropped ()titwhen

Ibis processing isturned on/off. Inthis case, the sound
field is set to "A.F.D. STD" automatically.

Enjoying Digital Cinema
Sound

About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)

In colhthoratiou with Sony Pictures
Eutertainmetu. Sony measured tile sound

emironment of Iheir studios arrd integrated Ihe
data of Ihe measurenlent and Snny's own DSP

(Digital Signal Processor) technology to
dex elop "Digital Cinema Sound." "Digitul

Cinema Sound" simulates in a home theater an
ideal movie Ihealer sound environment based on

the preference ol Ihe movie director.

• CINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio
EX A)

Reproduces the sound ctmracteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant

Theater" cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great li)r watching most arty type

of movie.

• CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio
EX B)

Reproduces tire sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak

Theater" cinema production studio. This mode
is ideal ti>r watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound efli:cts.

• CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio
EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This

mode is ideal fi_r watching musicals or classic
fihns where music is li:atured in the soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal lor enjoying movie
software encoded with multi channel format,

such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode
reproduces tire sound characteristics of Sony

Pictures Eutertainnrent's studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the l\_llowing

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
Ina movie theater, sound seems to come fi'om

inside the image reflected on the movie screen.
This element creates the same sensation ill

your listening room by shifting tile sound of
the front speakers "into" tile screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces tile reverberations peculiar to a

movie theater. Cinema Smdin EX is tile
ituegrated mode which operates these

elements sinmltaneously.

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• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise

in the playback signah

• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound

coming directly lron/the surround speakers.

Using only the front speaker

and subwoofer

• 2 CHANNEL STEREO

This mode outputs the sound fi'om the fi'ont lefl
and right speakers and subwoofcr. Standm'd 2
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass tile

sound field processing. Multi channel surround
limnats are dowmnixed to two channels.

This allows you to play any source using only
tile front left and right speakers and subwoofcr.

Enjoying the surround sound
by headphones

• HEADPHONE THEATER

This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.

This l'uucdou is based on "Digital Cinema
Sound" technology.

• HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO

This mode outputs the sound fi'om headphone L/
R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources

completely bypass the sound field processing.
Multi channel surround l\_rmats 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

tile front panel display.

• The system memorizes Ihe last sound field selected
for each fimction mode.

Whenever you select a function such as DVD or
TUNER, the sound field that was last ipplied to

function isautomatically apiHiedagain. Forexample,
if you listen to DVD with PRO LOGIC asthe sound

fiel&then change to another fimction, and Iben return

to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be applied again.

(DUAL MONO)

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

multiplex broadcast signal.

• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a digital s itellite 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.

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Press AUDIO.

Press AUDIO repeatedly until tile signal you
want appears in the front panel display.

Tile default setting is underlined.

• "MAIN": Sound of the main language will be

output.

• "SUB": Sound of the sub language will be

output.

• "MAIN+SUB": Mixed sound of both the main

and sub languages will be output.

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(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)

_ _rn _ mnt_ _

You can quickly locate a particulm" point on u
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back

slowly.

• Depending en the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may net be
able te de some ef the operations described.

With each press, playback speed becomes fasler.

Watching frame by frame

(Slow-motion Play)

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

Press <|/ql_l or lu,,-I_alm,-\_,rben the system is in
pause mode. To return to normal playback
speed, press D>. Each time you press -411/_1_1or

_/111_ during Slnw-motion Play, the playback
speed changes. Two speeds are available. With

each press the indication changes as lollows:

Playback direction

2 I_- _ I m_-

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only)

2 <l *_ I -,_11

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Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward

or fast reverse (Scan)

(Except for JPEG)

Press _1/_1_1 or lu,q_/|_ while playing a disc.
When you find tile point you want, press Ii:::>to

return to normal speed. Each time you press <1/

or _Rl,_- during scan, the playback speed

changes. With each press the indication changes
as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with

some discs.

Playback direction

x21_----_11_1_---_21_1_---_31_1_

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31_.1_(DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD
only)
×21b-(DVD VlDEO/CD only)

Opposile direction

x2< ---_ 1_ ---_2<1<1---_3",<1<1

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3_1_1(DVD VlDEO/DVD-VR mode/VIDEO CD
only)
x2< (DVDVIDEO only)

Playing one frame at a time
(Freeze Frame)

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

When tile system is in the pause mode, press
o,,_ to go to the next frame. Press <,,, to go to

tile preceding frmne (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only). To return to nomml plwback.

press I2>.

• You cannet search for a still picture on a DVD-R/
DVD-RW in VR mode.

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You can search a DVD by litle or chapter, and
you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/

DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As tides
and Iracks are assigned unique numbers on the

disc, you can select the desired one by entering
its number. Or, you call search lk_ra scene using

the time code.

Press d9 DISPLAY. (When playing a
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press © DISPLAY twice.)

The Control Menu display appears.

2

Press ,I,/4,to select the search method.

The display will show different items
depending on Ihe disc.

[TITLE], [TRACK], [SCENE]
[CHAPTER], [INDEX]

ITIME/TEXT1

Select [TIME/TEXT] Io search R_r a
starting point by inputting Ille time code.

{:{{:IN: ::][TRACK]

}?_1 [ALBUM]

[FILE]

Example: when you select
[CHAPTER]

[':* (**)] is selected (.'.-r_refers to a rmmber).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number ol titles, chapters, tracks,

indexes, scenes, albums or files.

3 Press @.

[,-r_(*,_)]changes to [- I*'_)].

4

Press t'/+ 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 tile nnmber by pressing (-'LEAR,
then select another number.

Press @.

The system starts playback fi'om 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 'w2* '_:'_'q (playing time of the current title)
is selected.

2 Press @.

IT '_'_:*"::"'q changesto IT--:--:--].

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 Control Menu display is turned off, you can

search ff)r a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-

RW) or track (VIDEO CD/CD) by pressing the
number buttons and @.

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• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using

the time code.

Selected row

(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 _ [ENT_ 1

2

Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.

• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)

• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDE()

only)

• [TRACK VIEWER] (VIDEO CD/

Super VCD only)

3

Press @.

The first scene of each title, chapter, or

track appears as Ionov,,,s.

ii1 2 3

4 5 6

4

Press <-./,I,/4,/.+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.

• Depending on Ihe disc. you may nol be able to select

some items.

(Resume Play)

When you stop the disc, the system remembers
the point where you pressed • and "RESUME"

appears in the ['ronl panel display. As long as

you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will

work e'_en ilthe syslem enters standby mode by
pressing I/(_).

1 While playing a disc, press • to stop

playback.

"RESUME" appears in the front panel
display.
lt' "RESUME" does not appear, Resume

Play is not ax ailable.

2 Press _>.

The system starts playback from Ihe point

where you stopped 1he disc in Step 1.

• Depending on where you stop Ihe disc, the syslem
may nol resume playback frolil exactly tile same

poinl.

• The poinl where you slopped playing may be cleared
when:

you eject the disc.

the syslem enlers standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).
you change or resel the settings on the Selup

Display.
you change Ihe parenlal conlrol leveh

you change Ihe function by pressing FUNCTION.
you disconnect Ihe AC power cord (mains lead/.

• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR mode, VIDEO CDs,
CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the syslem

remembers Ihe resume playback poinl for Ihe currenl
disc.

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

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

• This function may nol work properly wilh some
discs.

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• To play from the beginning ofthe disc. press • twice.

then press E;>.

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

(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)

This system stores tile point where you stopped
tile disc l\)r up to 40 discs and resumes playback

the next time you insert the same disc. If you
store a resume playback point lot the 41st disc,
the resume playback pnint li_>rthe first disc is
deleted.

To activate this fnnction, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] ill [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. Fnr

details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD
V1DEO/V1DEO CD only)" (page 91).

• To play from the beginning ofthe disc. press • twice,

then press D:>

• 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.

(Program Play)

You can play the contents of a disc ill the order
you want by arranging the nrder of the tracks on

the disc to create your nwn program. Yon call
prngram up to 99 tracks.

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

1 Press L_ DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press 'I'/4, to se ect

[PROGRAM], then press @.

The options for IPROGRAM] appear.

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Press ,I,/4,to select [SET --+], then
press @.

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

Tracks recorded Total time of the
on a disc programmed tracks

4

Press ").

The cursor moves to ll_e track row [TI (in
this case, I/)lI).

PROGRAM 0:00:00

5

Select the track you want to program.

For example, select track 102].

Press '1"/4, to select [02] under [T], then

press @.

Selected track

PROGRAM (_15-3_)7_,

] 2. TRACK --!

Total time of the programmed tracks

T

T

To change or cancel a program
1 Follow steps 3 to 3 of "Creating Your Own

Program."

2 Select the program number of the track you

want to change or cancel using ,I,/4,

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

3 Follow Step 5 for new programming.

To cancel a progranl, 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 t, and select [ALL CLEAR].

3 Press @.

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To program other tracks, repeat steps 4
to 5.

The programmed tracks are displayed in the

selected nrder.

7

Press I_> to start Program Play.

Program Play starts.
When tile program ends, ynn can restart tile

same program again by pressing 17;:>.

To return to normal play

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

and press @.

To turn off the Control Menu
display

Press Q DISPLAY repeatedly until tile Control
Menu display is turned off.

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(Shuffle Play)

You can have flae system "shu['fle" Iracks.
Subsequel]l "shuffling" may produce a different

playing order.

• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3
playback.

• You can shuffle Ihe tracks on the currenl disc only.

1 Press C_ DISPLAY during playback.

Tile Control Menu display appears.

2 Press '1"14,to select [SHUFFLE],

then press Q.

The oplions for [SHUFFLE] appear.

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Menu
display

Press C3 DISPLAY repeatedly until tile Control
Menu display is turned off.

• You cannot use this fimction with VIDEO CDs and
Super VCDs wilh PBC pla}q_ack.

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Press t,14,to select the item to be
shuffled.

• When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.

• When Program Playis activated

• ION]: shuffles tracks selected inProgram

Play.

• When playing a DATA CDor DATA
DVD

• ION (MP3)]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in
the album on the current disc. When no

album is selected, the first albmn will play

in random order.

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• A track already played is also selected in

random ordcr.

4

Press Q.

Shuffle Play starts.

(Repeat Play)

Yon can play all the lilles, tracks or a]bun3son a
disc or a single lit]e, chapter, m,ck, or a]bmn

repeatedly.
You can use a combinalion of Shul fle or

Program Play modes.

1 Press © DISPLAY during playback.

The Conlrol Menu display appears.

2 Press ,I,14,to select [REPEAT],

then press @.

The options for [REPEAT] appear.

3

Press i,/4, to select the item to be
repeated.

The default setting is underlined.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-

VR

• _: does nol play repeatedly.

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

• lONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on
the current disc. (When playing a DVD-

VR, lONE DISC] repeats all of the titles
of the selected type.)

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

• [CHAPTER]: repeats the currem chapter.

• When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• [OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

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

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

• [TRACK]: repeats tile current track.

• When playing a DATA CD or DATA

DVD

• IOFF]: does not play repeatedly.

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

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

• [ALBUM]: repeals the current album.

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

4

Press @.

The item is selected.

To return to normal play

In Slep 3, press CLEAR or select IOFF].

To turn off the Control Menu ,-
display -n

Press Q DISPLAY repeatedly until tile Control
Menu display is turned off. "'_.

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Super VCDs with PBC playback. "O

• When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which _"

contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and -_'
Iheir playing time is nol Ihe same, the audio sound _.Q
will nol malch the image. __.

• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set Io [IMAGE O
(JPEG)] (page 62)_you cannol selecl [TRACK].

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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 l\)r the subtitles and
tile language ['or 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 li'om disc to

disc.

2 Press <.-/,t,/,v/->or the number buttons to

select the item you want to play or
change.

3 Press @.

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When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio R)rmats (PCM, Dolby Digital,

MPEG audio, or DTS), you call change tile
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded

with multilingual tracks, you call also change the
language.

With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA
DVDs, you can select tile sound l'rom the right or

left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel throngh both the right and left

speakers.

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISHDOLBYDIGITAL3/2.1 I [

Press AUDIO repeatedly to selectthe
desiredaudio signal.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, tilechoice
of language varies.
When lklurdigits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to

"Language Code List" (page 1{)7)to see
which language the code represents. When

the same language is displayed twoor more
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in

multiple audio l'ormats.

• When playing a DVD-VR

The types of SOUlldtracks recorded on adisc
are displayed. The default setting is

underlined.
Example:

[1: MAIN] (main sound)
[1: SUB] (subsound)

[1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
[2: MAIN]

[2:SUB1
[2: MAIN+SUB]

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not api_earwhen one audie StlealIlisrecorded on
the disc.

• 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

• [I/L]: the souud of the left channel
(monaural)

• [2/R]: the snund of the right channel
(monaural)

• When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is uuderlined.

• [1:STEREO] : the stere() sound of the
audin track 1

• [I:I/L]: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)

• [I: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:l/L]: the sound nfthe left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)

• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)

• When playing a DVD

Example:

Dolhy Digital 5.1 ch

LFE (Low

Surround (L/R) Frequency Effect)

Currently playing
program format

Example:

Dolhy Digital 3 ch

Surround

Front (L!R) (Monaural)

Currently playing
program format

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2 is net rccerded, ne sound will come out when yeu

select [2:STEREO], [2:I/L], er [2:21R1.

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.

About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in adisc contain the
sound elements (channels) showu belnw. 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 Dnlby Surround Sound processed signals
orthe Dolby Digital sound's monaural
Surround audio signals.

• LFE (Low Frequency Efli:ct) signal

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Some DVD-Rs/I)VD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of titles li_r

playback: nriginally recorded titles
([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can he created nn

recnrdable DVD players lot editing ([PLAY
LIST]). You can select the type of title to be

played.

1 Press O DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

Tile Control Menu display appears.

2 Press t,14,to select [ORIGINAL/

PLAY LIST], then press @.

The options l\*r [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
appear.

3

Press ,I,/4.,to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created
from [ORIGINAL] R)r editing.

• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally
recorded.

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Press @.

Viewing the playing time and

remaining time in the front
panel display

Ynu can check disc inl_)rlnation, 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 (_) --+ @ --+ ...

Snme displayed items may disappear after a few
seconds.

When playing a DVD VIDEO or

DVD.R/DVD.RW

@ Playing time and numher of the current title
@ Remaining time of the current title

@ Pluying time and number of the current

chapter

(_) Remaining time of the current chapter
(_) Disc name

(_) Title and chapter

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

(_) Plying time of the current track
@ Remaining time of the current track

@ Playing time of the disc
(_) Remaining time of the disc

(_) Disc name
(_) Track and index*

" VIDEO CD only.

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

@ Playing time and current track number
@ Track (file) name

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• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC fimctions, the

playing time is displayed.

• 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 trick name may not be displayed

depending on the text.

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be

displayed correctly.

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

Playing time of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the current disc

Remaining time of the current disc

• When playing a DATA CD (MP3

audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

Checking the playing time and
remaining time

You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and tile

total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
You can also check the DVD text and MP3

lolder name/file name recorded in the disc.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The l\41owing display appears.

Time information

2

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change

the time information.

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

playing.

• When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

• When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC

functions)

Playing time of the current track

• 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 ill the DVD/CD.

The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded ill tile 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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If various angles (multi-angles) Rlr 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.

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 tile date information during
playback when tile Exif '>tag is recorded in the

JPEG image data.

Press O DISPLAY twice during playback.

Tile Control Menu display appears.

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" "Exchangeable hnage File Format" is a digital

camera mmge fimnat defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology lMustries

Association dElTA).

• 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 is [MM/DD/YYYY].

MM: Month
DD: Dly

YYYY: Year

• Date information varies depending onthe area.

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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.

• 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
Ibem off.

(A/V S YNC)

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When the sound does not match the pictures on
the TV screen, you can adjusl the delay belween

the picture and sound.

1 Press 0. DISPLAY.

The Control Menu display appears.

Press 'I"/4,to select [A/V SYNC],

then press @.

The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.

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The default setting is underlined.

•[OFF]: does not adjust.

• [ON]: adjusts the dif[i:reuce between

picture and sound.

4 Press @.

• Depending on the input strcam_this function may not
be effective.

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What is MP3/JPEG?

MP3 is audio compression teclmology that
satisfies the 1SO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is

image compression technology.

Discs that the system can
play

You can play back DATA CDs (C[)-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs)

recorded in MP3 (MPEGI Audio Layer 3) or
JPEG R_rmat. However, tire DATA CDs must be

recorded according to 1SO 9660 Level 1, Level
2 or Joliet R>rmat 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 irrstrucdons supplied with the

C[)-R/CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and
tire recording software (not supplied) for details

on the recording fi_>rmat.

About the Multi-Session disc

If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image [_les are
recorded in the t_rst session, the system will also

play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in
other sessions. If audio tracks and images in

audio CD fi_>rmator vide(> CD tk)rmat are
recorded in the first session, only the first

session will be played back.

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 conl_arm lo the DCF* image t_le l\_rmat

" "Design rule R_rCamera File system": Image

stand irds for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries

Association (JEITA).

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• The system will play arty data with the
extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".JPEG" even if

they are not in MP3 or JPEG l\>rmal. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which

could damage your speaker system.

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

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

format.

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Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files

The playback order of MP3 audio Iracks o1"
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or
DATA DVD is as follows:

• Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

• Ifyou add numbers (0l, 02, 03, etc.) tothe front ofthe

track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or
files) ina disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in

that order.

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

• Playback order may differ from the illustration
depending on the sofiware you use to create the
DATA CD or DATA DVD, or if there are more than
200 alhums 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 fi)llowing album or jump to other

album.

• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.

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File (JPEG image)

When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD
and press L::>. the numbered tracks (or files) are

played sequentially, l_'om @ through (Z). Any
sub=albums/tracks (or files) contained within a

currently selected album take priority over the
next album in the same tree. (Example:

contains 1_ so @ is pluyed before (_).)

When you press DVD MENU and the list of
album names appears (page 60), the album

names are arranged in tbe l\>llowing order:
t_ --+ _ --+ _ --+ 1_ --+ _ --+ _. Albums

that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album (_) do not appear in the list.

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Selecting an MP3 audio track

or album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

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

3( 3o1

FAVOURITE SONG

To stop playback

Press m.

To play the next or previous MP3
audio track

Press _/IHH. Note that you can select the
next album by continuing to press _ al:er the

last track on tlre current albmn, but that you
cannot return to the previous album by pressing

.To return to the previous album, select tire

album from the album list.

To return to the previous display

Press 0*%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.

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Press ,I,/4,to select an album.

• When selecting an album
Press I2::>to start playing the selected

albmn.

• When selecting a track

Press @.
The list of tracks contained in the albun_

appears.

_MY FAVOURITE SONG

WALTZ FOR DEBBY

Press 4"/4, 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.

1(256)

3(30)

MY FAVOURITE SONG

2

Press ,I,/4,to select an album.

• When selecting an album

Press I2:> to start playing the selected

alhmn.

• When selecting an image

Press PICTURE NAV1.

hnages of files ill tire album appear in 16

subscrcells.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

To rotate a JPEG image

When a .1PEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees.

Press 'I"/4, while viewing all image. Each time
you press "1",the image rotates counterclockwise

by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press 'I" nnce:

Rotating direction

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

Press @/'1"/4,/÷ to select the image you want
to view and press @.

To play the next or previous JPEG
image file

Press €/-) when the Control Menu display is not
displayed. Note that you can select the next

album by continuing to press @ al:er tire last
image on the current album, but that you cannot

return to the previous album by pressing ¢e. To
return to the previous album, select the album

lix)m the album list.

Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

To stop playback

Press I.

•A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV
screen. To display the additional image files, select

Ihe bottom image and press "1".To return to the

previous image, select the top image and press q'.

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Press ,I,/4,to select the album you want
and press [2>.

The system starts playing the selected
album.

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

You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 and JPEG files ill tile same

album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When
you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD,

select IAUTO] mode as explained below.

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

2

Press U_'_DISPLAY when the system is
in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3

Press t'/4, to select [MODE
(MP3, JPEG)], then press @.

The options for [MODE (MP3..1PEG)]
appear.

AUTO

4

Press t'/4, to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• _: plays both the JPEG image liles
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 recoMed on the DATA
CD or DATA DVD appears.

• When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300JPEG files in a single

album. When you select [AUDIO (MP3)] or [IMAGE
IJPEG)], 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.

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• If you set [MODE iMP3, 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 notbe able to change the [MODE
(MPL JPEG)] setting.

• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO
IMP3)] 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 ynu play JPEG image files using slide
show, you can specify the duration for slides Io

appear on Ihe TV screen.

1 Press C_ DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press 'I'/4, to select

[INTERVAL], then press C)"

The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

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,LI Press ,1,/4,to select a setting. ,LI

The default setting is underlined.

• [NORMAL]: sets the duratinn to about 6
to 9 seconds.

• [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than

[NORMAL].

• [SLOW 1]: sets the duration longer than

[NORMAL].

• [SLOW2]: sets the duration longer than

ISLOWl].

4 Press @.

• Some JPEG files may lakelonger Io display than

olhers, which may make the duralion seelns longer 4

Ihunthe option you selected. EspecMly progressive
JPEG files or JPEG files of 3+1100+000pixels or more.

Selecting an effect for image
files in the slide show

(JPEG only)

When ynn play a JPEG image file, ynu can
select the effect to be used when viewing tile

slide show.

1 Press Q DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press'l"/4, to select [EFFECT],

then press @.

The options for [EFFECT] uppeur.

Press ,I,/4, to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

[MODEl]: The image sweeps in tYom top

to bottom.

[MODE2]: The image stretches nut from

lel_ 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 et_i_cts.

[MODE5]: The next image slides over the

previous image.

[OFF]: turns <tit this function.

Press @.

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With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search

functions, and od_er such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs

iuteractively by following the menu on the TV
screen.

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu ti)r 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 d% RETURN.

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• 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 [2:>.

• To play without using PBC, press 1"<'41/IHI_I or the

number buttons while the system is in stop mode to

select a track, then press [2> or @. The system starts
continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such

as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press • twice,
then press [2:>.

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You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
slatinns. Before tuning, make sure to mrn down

lhe vnlmne I<)miuinmm.

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 slops when the system tunes in a

station. "TUNED" aim "ST" (for stereo

program) appear in the frnnl panel display.

3

Press SYSTEM MENU.

4

Press 4/,1,repeatedly until "MEMORY"
appears in the front panel display.

5

Press G or -.).

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 iuterval can he set to either

I0 kHz or 9 kHz.

To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in
any AM station, then turn off the system by

pressing I1(_)on the unit, While holding down

on the unit, press I/(_) on the unit to turn on

the power, lfyou change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased.

To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

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Press ,I,/4,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.

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8

Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to store other
stations.

9

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

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Preset radio stations in the system's memory
first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" (page 65)).

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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

"TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears
in the front panel display.

The htst received station is tnned in.

2 Press PRESET + or - repeatedly to

select the preset station.

Each time ynu press the buttnn, the system
tunes in one preset station.

• You can select thepreset station number directly

by pressing the number buttons.

3

Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/-.

To turn off the radio
PressI/(_

If an FM program is noisy

It"an FM progrmn is noisy, ynu can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo

efli:ct, but receptinn will improve.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press ,I,/4, repeatedly until "FM MODE"

appears in the front panel display.

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3 Press @ or ").

4 Press ,t/q, to select "MONO."

Tile default setting is underlined.

• "STEREO": stereo reception.

• "MONO': monaural reception.

5 Press @.

Tile setting is nmde.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Tile system menu turns off.

To listen to non-preset radio
stations

Use manual nr autonmtic tnning 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 2

Use direct Inning in Step 2.

1 Press D.TUNING.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

frequencies. 4

3 Press @.

• To improve recepliom reorienl the supplied antennas

(aerials).

Naming preset stations

Yon can enter a nanle for preset stations. These
names (for example, "XYZ") appear in the fi'ont

panel display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered

lor each preset station.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

"TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears
in the front panel display.

Tile last received station is ttmed in.

Press PRESET + or - repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to

create an index name for.
Press SYSTEM MENU.

tJ

Press t,/4, repeatedly until "NAME IN"
appears in the front panel display.

5 Press @ or +.

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Create a name by using the cursor
buttons.

Press '1"/4,to select a character, then press @
to nlove the cursor to the next position.

Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be

input for a radio station.

If you make a mistake

Press @/+ repeatedly until the character to
be changed flashes, then press 'I'/4, to select

the desired character.
To erase the character, press @/@

repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.

7

Press @.
"COMPLETE" appears in the l?ont 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.

(_) Station name":
@ Frequency '_':

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

preset station.

"* Returns to the original display when several seconds

has elapsed.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary
variety of commercialq'ree nmsic, 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 nmsic fan.
XM's dedicafiou to playing the richest selection

of music is matched by its passion liar live
sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-milmte

news, stand-up comedy, children's
programming, and nmch more. For U.S.
customers, iuli_rmation about XM Satellite
Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com.

For Canadian customers, iul\)rmation about XM
Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

XM Satellite Radio Terms and
Conditions

Hm'dware mM required monthly subscription
sold separately. Other lees and taxes, including

a one-time activation lee may apply.
Subscription lee is consumer only. All Ices and

programmiug subject to change. Channels with
t)'equent explicit language are indicated with an

XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio
receivers by calling 1-800-XMRAD10 (US

residents) and 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canadian
residents).
For a full listing of the XM commercial-fi'ee
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.

O 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 autenua, ynu are ready
to subscribe and begin receiving XM

programming. There are three places to find
your eight character XM Radio 1D: nu the XM

Miui-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package,
and on XM Chaunel 0. Record tl_e Radio ID in

the lollowing eight squares l\_r rellzreuce.

DDDDDDDD

Notc: The XM Radio 1D does not use the letters
"1," "O," "S," or "F." Activate your XM Satellite

Radio service in the U.S. online at http://
acfivate.xmradin.com or call 1-800-XM-

RAD10 (1-811(1-967-2346). You will need a
major credit card. XM will send a signal from
the satellites to activate the fifll channel lineup.

Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but
duriug peak busy periods you may ueed to keep

your XM Ready home audio system on R_r up to
an hour. When you can access the fldl chaunel

lineup on your XM Ready home audio system
you are done. For more information or to

subscribe in Canada, visit XM ou the Web at
www.xmradio.ca or call XM's Listener Care at

1-877-GET-XMSR (1-87%438-9677)

Connecting the XM Radio

Before nperatiug the syslem, c(mnect the XM
Counecl-aud-Play antenna to Ihe XM jack.

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• To ensure optimal reception of XM's satellite signah

nlove your antenna to various window locations

around your home to see where the 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

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4 Check the XM Radio ID in the front

panel display.

Receiving XM Radio
broadcasts

Before tuning, make sure to turn down the

vnlunle to miuinlunl.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until"XM"

appears in the front panel display.
Press TUNING + or - to select a

channel.

For slow tuning, press TUNING + or
briefly.

For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING +

Or .

Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/-.

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XM Jack

Selecting channels from a

category (Category Tuning)

You can select a chatmel from one category or
all the categories by changing the categnry

mode.

1 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to

select "ONE CAT."

• "ALL CAT" : You can select a channel

li'om all the categories. The initial setting
is "ALL CAT."

• "ONE CAT" :You can select a channel

l?om one category. "CAT" lights up illthe
l?'ontpanel display, when you set to "ONE
CAT" mode.

2

Press CATEGORY + or - to select the

category you want.

Tile category is selected and the channel

with the lowest number in the specified

category is selected.

3

Press TUNING + or - to select the

channel.

• When you select a channel inthe "ONE CAT'' rood<
Ihe channel you selected may not be the one in the

category you want. This is because one channel may
belong to more than one catego U.

• If you press CATEGORY + or in the "ALL CAT"
mode, the first channel of the next or previous

category is selected lCategory Skip).

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 @ --+ @ --+ ...

@ Channel name
@ Channel nmnber

@ Category
@ Artist name/Feature

(_) Song/Progrmn title

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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 selecled channel is tune in.

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• When you select channels bv Direct Tuning the
categor} mode is automaticall} set to "ALL CAT."

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You can selecl the channels you want direclly by
presetting them using the preset nmnbers.

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 Io the XM Radio" lpage 67).

3 Press SYSTEM MENU.

"MEMORY" uppeurs in the front panel
display.

4 Press _.

5 Press +/4, repeatedly to select the

preset number.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are ax ailable,
and channel I is preset for all II_e preset

numbers when you purchase the unit.

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 Io

30.

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• The preset channel information will be updated

depending on the service provided hy the XM
Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to.

• When the XM Radio ID appears in Ihe 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" isselected.

• 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

Resturt from Step 1.

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XMRadiomessageslist
MessageappearsExplanation/Remedies

ANTENNA The XM antenna is not

connected or translld ssion is not
being received properly.
"_Make sure that the 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 isas

strong as possible.

LOADING The audio channel or

inlbrmation 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.
TWto select another
cl/annel.

.... There is no characteristic

inlbrmation such as all artist
name, song title orprogram title

available.

-- The preset number entered is
invalid number.

_l_Enter a number from 1to 30.

CH --- The selected channel is not

available.

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

• When you replace the batteries of Ihe remote, Ihe
code number may reset itself to the defauh (SONY)

setting. Reset the appropriate code number.

Controlling TVs with the

remote

Press and hold TV I/@ while entering your
TV's manufacturer's code (see the table)
using the number buttons. Then release TV

I/@.

lfyou set successfully the manufacturer's code,
tire TV button flashes twice slowly, lithe setting

is unsuccessthl, the TV button flashes five times
quickly.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them (>ireat a time rmtil you find tire <)ire

that works with your TV.

TV

Manufacturer Code number

SONY/AIWA 501 (default)
DAEWOO 503, 5116,515,544
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 5113,515, 517.518,544. 566
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503,527,544,566,568
PANASONIC 5119,553,572
PHILIPS 518, 55Z 558
PIONEER 509,525,551

Manufacturer Code number

RCA/PROSCAN 503.5 lI/, 544
SAMSUNG 515, 517. 544, 557. 566. 569.

574
SANYO 5//& 545,567
SHARP 517,535,565
TELEFUNKEN/ 531L53Z 54Z 549, 558

SABA
THOMSON 5311,537,547, 549

TOSHIBA 535,541,551
ZENITH 543,567

CATV
Manufacturer Code number

SONY 821,824,825
HAMLIN/REGAL 83& 837.83& 839.84(1
JERROLD 831L831
JERROLD/GI 806,807, 80& 809,810, 811,

812,813. 814
OAK 841,842,843

PANASONIC 816,826,832, 833,834,835
PIONEER 828,829

SCIENTIFIC 815,816,817, 844
ATLANTA

TOCOM/PHILIPS 831L831
ZENITH 826,827

To control the TV

You can control tire TV by using li_)llowing
buttons.

Bypressing You can

TV I/(_) Turn the TV on or off.
TV INPUT Switch the TV_s input source

between theTV and other input
sources.

TV VOL +_" Adjust the TV vohlme.
TV CH +1 " Select the TV channel.

Numberbuttons 'I: Select the TV channel.
TOOLS" Displays the operation menu for

the current display.

RETURN" Return to the previous channel or

layer on the menu of the TV.

TV MENU '_' Display the menu of the TV.
MUTING* Turn off the TV sound

temporarily.

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By pressing You can

÷14,,lq,l..).r,_-.

ENTER"

r. To use these bultons while in the TV mode (the TV

\./ . Sclecllhcitemon themenu.

bulton lights up), press Ihe TV butlon.

+- is for selecting a channel number greater than

10. (For example, for channel 25, press +-, then

2 and 5.)

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• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to comrol

your TV or to use some of the buttons ahove.

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

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

Regisler 1he TV's input source connected 1(/Ihis
system.

Press and hold TV INPUT while entering the
code for the TV's input source connected

to this unit (see the table) using the number

buttons. 0

The TV's input source is selected. _"
11"you successfully sel the TV's input source
code, lhe TV bulton flashes Iwice slowly. If the O

setting is unsuccesslul, the TV button flashes
five times quickly.

Sel your TV's input to the input you used to
c(mnecl the unil. For delails, see lhe operating

inslruclions of your TV.

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By pressing Number

TV INPUT 0

1 VIDEOI

2 VIDEO2
3 VIDEO3
4 VIDEO4
5 VIDEO5
6 VIDEO6
7 VIDEO7
8 VIDEO8
9" COMPONENT 1
CLEAR" COMPONENT 2
PICTURE COMPONENT 3

NAVI"
AUDIO" COMPONENT 4
SUBTITLE '_ HDMI I
ANGLE:" HDMI 2
VIDEO HDMI 3

FORMAT*

TV's input source

No in.it source

(Defauh)

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By pressing Number

MOVIE/
MUSIC _',

DYNAMIC
BASS"

" Except lbr North American models.

TV's input source

HDMl 4

HDMl 5

Operating the THEATRE SYNC
function

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

While transmitti ug the code fFonl the renlote, the
TV button flashes.

If this function does not work, change the
transmit time. The transmit time varies

depending on tile 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 fron_ the remote is selected.
If you successfully set the transmit time code,

the TV button flashes twice slowly, lithe setting
is unsuccesstill, the TV button flashes five times

quickly.
" Functions as both TV CH + and SOUND FIELD +

button.

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• This function is only for Sony TVs. (This fimction

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 Ihe code.

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By pressing

TV CH +

Number Transmit time

1 0.5 (Defimlt)
2 1
3 1.5

4 2

5 3
6 4
7 5

8 6

Reinforcing bass frequencies

You can reinl\wce bass frequencies.

Press DYNAMIC BASS.

Bass frequencies are eflcctively reinl\wced.

To turn off the sound effect

Press DYNAMIC BASS again.

You can set tile system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.

You can preset tire time in I or 10=minutes

increnlents.

Press SLEEP.

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

SLEEP 90M ---+ SLEEP 80M ---+ SLEEP 70M

T

SLEEP OFF *--- SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M

When you set the sleep timer, "SLEEP" lights
tip in the front panel display.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to selecl 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 ,I,/4, repeatedly until "SLEEP" appears

in the front panel display, then press @ or

..).

3 Press ,I,/4, to select a setting.

The minutes display (the remaining time)

changes as fMlows:

SLEEP 90M _ SLEEP 80M _ SLEEP 70M

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SLEEP OFF+-+ SLEEP HIM ..... SLEEP60M

• Youcan select the remaining time by pressing

Ihe number buttons. In this case, you can preset
the time ill l-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.

Tile systenl menu turns off.

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

1

Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press'l'/4, repeatedly until "DIMMER"

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

3 Press ,I,/4,to select the brightness of

the front panel display.

Tile default setting is underlined.

• "DIMMER OFF": Bright.

• "DIMMER ON": The front panel display

and the Sony logo become dark.

4 Press @.

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Tile system menu turns off.

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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 call

enjoy sound fi'om tile 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).

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• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate i
connected component using either the buttons on the

remote or the unit. The following ilhlstration shows
an example of buttons Ihat can be used in tiffs case.

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• 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

tu riled 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 vide()

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
componenl are played on the system or

connected TV.

For operation details, see the operating

inslruclions of Ihe DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter (not supplied).

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• When listening to MP3 or other compressed music
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the

sound. Press SOUND FIELD +_ repeatedly until
"A.F.D. STD" appears in the front panel display. To
cancel select other than "A.F.D. STD."

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(Child Lock)

You can deactivate tile buttons on the unit
(except lk)r 11_)) for pre_enling misoperatiom

such as child mischief (child lock fimction).
When the child lock fimction is activated, the

buttons on the unit are locked and "(2_e_" lights
up in the li'ont panel display. (You can operate

the system by using the remote.)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press ,I,14,repeatedly until "CHILD

LOCK" appears in the front panel
display, then press @ or -.).

3 Press ,I,/4,to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• "OFF": Child lock function ofT.

• "ON": Child lock fimction on.

4 Press (_.

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

To insert a disc while the child

lock function is on

Press _ on the remote to open the disc tray and
press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the desired
[)IS(7 indicator (1-5) lights up, then place a disc

on the tray and press ,6, on the remote.

• You can activate the child lock function by pressing

• for more than 5 seconds (" C_,M " lights up in the
front panel display).

To cancel press • for more than 5 seconds so that

"O.=n "disappears from Ihe front panel display.

To remove a disc while the child

lock function is on

Press ,6, on the remote and press DISC SKIP
repeatedly until the desired DISC indicator (1-5)
lights tip.

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(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 thai the
system will not plW inappropriate discs.

• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be

limited according to a predetermined level
such as tile age of the users. Scenes may be

blocked or replaced with different scenes.

Tile same password is used ff)r both Custom
Parental Control and Parental Control.

Preventing playback of
specific discs [CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL]

You can set the same Custom Parental Coulrol
password for tip to 40 discs. When you set the

41st-disc, Ihe first disc is canceled.

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

lt"tlae disc is playing, press • lo slop
playback.

2 Press O DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Conlrol Menu display appears.

3 Press t"/4, to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

®.

The oplions for [PARENTAL CONTROL]

appear.

4

Press €'14,to select [ON -_], then press

®.

• If you have not entered a password

Tile display for registering a new password
appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press [ENTERS;.

Enter a 4=digit password using file number
butt(ms, then press (:).

The display for confirming tile password
appears.

• When you havealready registered a
password

The displuy lk)rentering the pUSS'vvord
appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

En e passwo d, hen p ess _a_g_j

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

Q.

[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 ,I,/4, to select [OFF -+], then press

Q.

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.

CUSTOM PARENTALCONTROL

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

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press @.

The system is ready l\_r playback.

• If you forget your p issword, enter the 6-digit number

"199703" using the number buttons when the
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks

you lbr your passwor& then press @. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Limiting playback for children
[PARENTAL CONTROL]

(DVD only)

Playback ot' 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 O DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

Pressw÷to select::_1

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

®.

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.

Press t'/4, to select [PLAYER --*], then
press @.

• If you have not entered a password

The display l_r registering a new password
appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press IENTER.

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

The display for confirming the password
appears.

• When you have already registered a
password

The display for entering the password
appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press[_NtEnJ.

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4

Enter or re=enter your 4=digit password
using the number buttons, then press

®.

The display for setting tile playback

limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

ILEVEL: OFF
ST_tq BSA

5

Press ,I,/4, to select [STANDARD], then
press C).

The selection items R)r [STANDARD] are

displayed.

PARENTALCONTROL

OTHERS_

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Press ,I,/4,to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then

press _.

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

enter a standard code in the table of

"Parental Control Area Code List"
(page 107) using the number buttons.

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Press ,I,/4,to select [LEVEL], then press

®.

The selection items R)r [LEVEL] are

displayed.

PARENTALCONTROL

8:

7: NC17
6: R

5: _

8 Press ,I,/4, to select the level you want,

then press _.

Parental ('olHrol selling is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

ILEVEL: 4: PG13

TAN_:_ _

The low'er the value, the stricter the
limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control

function

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

To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press l::>.

The display R)r enterhlg 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 I to 3 of"Preventing playback ofspecific
discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]." When

you areasked toenter 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 i new 4-digit password, replace the disc in

the unit and press L=>. When the display for entering
your password appears, enter your new password.

• When you play discs which do not have the P irental
Control fimction, pla}d)ack cannot be limited on this

system.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change
Ihe 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 Q DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press t'14, to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

Q.

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL]
appear.

3 Press ,I,14,to select [PASSWORD-_],

then press @.

The disphty l%r 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

Q.

If you make a mistake entering

your password

Press _ before you press @ and inpul the

correcI nunlber.

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Depending on the shape ol the room, there will
be some speakers you cannot inslalh For the
belier surround sound, it is recommended thai

firsl you decide lhe position of the speakers.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

"DVD" appears in the front panel
display.

2 Press O DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu disphty appears.

3 Press'1"14,to se ect [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press @.

4

Press t'/4, to select [SPEAKER
FORMATION], then press @.

The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.

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5

Press ÷/.-1to select a setting.

• [STANDARD]: when installing all dae

speakers normally.

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•When the wirelesskitWAHT-SDI(supplied
withDAV-HDX501Wonly) is installed,

]STANDARD(WIRELESS)]appearsinstead.
Fordetails,seeIheoperatinginstructionsof the

WAHT-SDI.

• [NO CENTER]: when inslalling die front

and surround speakers.

• [ALL FRONT]: when installing all tile
speakers in fronl of the lislening position.

• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when
inslalling the front and surround speakers

in fronl of the listening position.

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

• [FRONT ONLY]: when installing Ille
fronl speakers.

• [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the

['IX)hi speakers ill one roo111 and SllFFOUlrld

speakers in anofl_er.

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• Speaker sound in the other room iS Ihe same as
Ihat of Ihe fronl and surround speakers.

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• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD 1(supplied
with DAV-HDX5IIIW only) is installe&

[STANDARD lWlRED)] appears. For details,
see the operating instructions of the WAHT-
SDI.

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Press C)"

The setting is made.

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Press ,I,/4, to select [YES] or [NO], then
press @.

• IYES]: continue with [AUTO

CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of

"Calibrating tile Appropriate Settings

Automatically" (page 84).

• INO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

automatically.

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• Loud lest sound is oulput when [AUTO

CALIBRATION] starls. You cannol lurn the vohmle
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

"DVD" appears in the front panel
display.

2 Press C2_DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

3 Press'1"14, to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press @.

• Inorder to enjoy the surround sound after you change

the position of the speakers, it isrecommended you

set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO

CALIBRATIONI.

• To set [AUTO CALIBRATIONI, 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 SETUPI, the [SPEAKER
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARDI.

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4

Press t,/4,to select [AUTO
CALIBRATION], then press @.

The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION]
appear.

Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL
MIC jack on tile front panel, and set it up at

the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not

supplied). The t>ont of each speaker should
face the calibration mic. and there should be

no obstruction between tile speakers and the

calibration mic. Be quiet during tile

measurement.

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• Avoid being in the measurement area and

making noise during the measurement (about
one minute), to avoid measurement faihlre.

During the measurement, test signals are output
from the speakers.

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

• Ifan error message appears, R)llow themessage,
then select [YES].
All error message appears when:

the headphones are connected.
the calibration mic is not connected.

front speakers are not correctly connected.
surround speakers arcnot correctly

connected.
front and surround speakers arenot correctly

connected.
subwoofer is not connected.

Press <-/4,/4,/+ to select [YES] or [NO],

then press @.

• The measurement is OK.

Disconnect the calihration mic. then select

[YES]. The result is implemented.

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Press 4,/4,to select [YES], then press

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Culibration sturts.

• The measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to

retry.

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

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• Whi]e the Auto Calibration flmcfion works:

do not turn off the power.
do not press any button.

do not change the volume.
do not change the fimction.
do not change the disc.

do not insert or eject a disc.
do not connect the headphones.
do not disconnect the calibration mic.

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.

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• Playback sellings slored in the disc lake priority over
Ihe Setup Display settings and not all Ihe functions

described may "_x,rol-k.

1 Press O DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2

Press 'I"/4,to select {{i_{1 [SETUP],
then press @.

The options for [SETUP] appear.

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3 Press ,I,/4,to select [CUSTOM], then

press @.

The Setup Display appears.

4

Press ,I,/4,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

5

Select an item using 'I'/4,, then press

Q.

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 ,I,/4,.

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

3 Press @.

All tile settings explained on pages 88 to 94
return to tile delhult settings. Do not press I/
(_) while resetting the system as it takes a few

seconds to complete.

• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
disc is in the unit, the guide mess ige appears on the

TV screen. Te perlbrm Ihe Quick Selup (page 24),
press (.), te return to normal screen, press CLEAR.

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Select a setting using t,/4,, then press

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The setting is selected and setup is
complete.

SETUP

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[SCREEN SETUP]

[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).

• [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the TV screen.

• [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can select the desired language l\)r the
disc's IlleIll_l.

• [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language

given priority in tile disc is selected.

• [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

tile language you selected lor the sound track.

Choose settings according to tile TV to be
connected.

Select [SCREEN SETUP] ill the Setup Display.
For details, see "Using the Setup Display"

(page 86).
The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

• [TV TYPE]

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

The default setting varies, depending on the
country model.

[16:9] Select this when you connect a

wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.

[4:3 LETTER Select this when you connect a4:3

BOX] screen TV. Displays a wide picture

with hands on the upper and lower
portions of the TV screen.

[4:3 PAN SCAN] Select this when you connect a4:3

screen TV. Automatically displays
the wide picture on the entire

screen and cuts off the porlions
that do not fit.

• If you select [OTHERS ----1in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a hmguage code

from "Language Code List" (page 107) using the

number buttons.

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• 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).

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[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

[JACKET
PICTURE]

Thejacket picture (still picture)
appears, but only when the jacket
picture isalready recorded on the
disc ICD-EXTRA, etc.). If the

disc does not contain ajacket
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture

appears.

[GRAPHICS] A preset picture stored in the

system appears.

[BLUE] The background color is blue.
[BLACK] The background color isblack.

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• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be

selected autonlatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or

vice versa.

• [YCsCR/RGB (HDMI)]

Selects the type of HDMI signal output fl'om
HDMI OUT jack.

[YCBCR] Outputs YCBCR signals.
[RGB] Outputs RGB signals.

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• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set
[YCBCR]to [RGB].

• If the HDM[ OUT jack is connected to equipment

with a DVI jack, IRGB] signals will be automatically
output even when you select IYCBCRI.

• [SCREEN SAVER]

The screen saver image appears when yon leave
the system in pause or stop mode lor 15 minutes.

or when you play back a CD. DATA CD (MP3
audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) tbr more

than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help
prevent your display device from becoming

damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., E::>
button) to cancel the screen saver.

[ON__] Turns on the screen saver.
[OFF] Turns off Ihe screen saver.

• [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).

• [BLACK LEVEL]

Selects the black level (setup level) l\_r the video
signals output from the jacks other than

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

[ON] Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

[OFF] Lowers the standard black level.

Use tiffs when the picture becomes
too white.

• [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video

signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.

You calmot select this and the setting is not
et]i:ctive when the system outputs progressive

signal.

[OFF] Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

[ON] Raise the standard black level.

Use this when the picture becomes
too black.

• [4:3 OUTPUT]

This setting is el'ti:ctive only when you set [TV
TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9]

(page 88). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
progressive signals, lt'you can chauge the aspect

ratio on your progressive R_rmat (525p/625p)
compatible TV, change the setting on your TV,

m)t the system. Note that this setting is effective
only for HDMI connection or progressive

signals outpnt from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.

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• This setting is effective only when

"PROGRESSIVE"is selected by using VIDEO
FORMAT lpage 32).

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[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 tip playback related and other

settings.

Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
For details, see "Using theSetup Display"

(page 86).
The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

• [HDMI CONTROL]
Switches the HDMI CONTROL function on or

off. This ftmction 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] Sets tile HDMI CONTROL

function to off.

[ON] Sets the HDMI CONTROL

function to on.
You can operate mutually

between COHlponL'nts that arc

connected with the HDMI cord.

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• 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].

• [STB SYNCHRO]

Switches the STB SYNCHRO function on or
ofT. 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.

[ON] Selsthe STB SYNCHRO ffmction

IO on.

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

• [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/

DVD-RW only)

Selects tile picture in pause mode.

[AUTO] The picture, including suhjects

that move dynamically, ix output
with nojitter. Normally select this

position.

[FRAME] The picture, including suhjects

that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolutkm.

• [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
fommt) are recorded.

[OFF] No priorily given.
[AUTO] Priority given.

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• 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, DT& Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio
tracks have the same number of channels, the system

selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPE(I

audio tracks in this order.

• [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off.

• [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track.

Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.

[OFF] No compression of dynamic

range.

[STANDARD] Reproduces the sound track with

the kind of dynamic range that the
recording engineer intended.

[MAX] Compresses dynamic range fillly.

• [AUDIO (HDMI)]
Selects the audio output stares ti'om the HDMI

OUTjack.

[OFF] The sound is not output from the

HDMI OUT jack.

[ON] Outputs audio signals by

converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or
96 kH7/24 bit PCM signals to 48
kHU 16 bit PCM.

• When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI
cord and [ON] is selecte(L AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC,
DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field

are not applied to the sound that is output from the
TV.

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[ON] Stores the resume seltings in

memory for up to 40 discs.

[OFF] Does not slore Ihe resume sellings

in memory. Playback reslarls at
Ihe resume point only for the

current disc in the unit.

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[SPEAKER SETUP]

To obtain the best possible snrround sound, set
connection of the speakers and their distance

from your listening position. Then use the test
tone to adjnst 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.

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

SPEAKERSETUP

To return to the default setting
when changing a setting

Select the item, then press ('LEAR. Note that
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not

return to the deLmlt setting.

• [CONNECTION]

If yOU do not COllnect center or surroulld

speakers, set the parameters l\_r [CENTER] and

[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and
subwoot)r setting is fixed, you cannot change
them.

[FRONT] IYESI
[CENTER] IYESI: Normally selectIhis.

INONEI:Select this if no center
speaker is used.

[SURROUND] [YES]:Normally select this.

[NONE]: Select this if no
surround speaker isused.

[SUBWOOFER] [YES]

• When you change Ihe [CONNECTION] setting, the

]SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to
]STANDARD].

• [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.

When yon set the distance using the Quick Setup
(page 24), the settings is automatically

displayed.

/

0,00 - 7.00 m2)/
0-23ft

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

[L/R] Front speaker dislance from the
3,00 roll 0 It 1)3/ listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters 2) (0 to 23 fl).

[CENTER] Center speaker distance from file

3.00 roll 0 It _)3/ listening position can be set from
(appears when you 0.00 to 7.00 meters2) (0 to 23 fl).
set [CENTER] to

[YES] in the
[CONNECTION]

setting.)
[SUBWOOFER] Subwool_r distance flom IIle

3.00 m/10 It _)3/ listening position can be set from

0.00 to 7.00 meters 2) (0 to 23 fl).

])Whenyou per%rm the Quick Setup (page 24), the

default settings are changed.

2)0.00 to 7.01 meters fur North American models.

3)3.04 roll0 fl lbr North American models.

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• [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]

Tile default distance setting t_)r tile speakers ill
relation to tile listening position is shown below.

When you set tile distance using the Quick Setup
(page 24), tl_e settings is automatically

displayed.

0,00 - 7.00 512)/

Be sure to change Ihe value in the Setup Display
when you ulove fl_e speakers.

[L/R] Surround speaker distance

3.00roll0 ffl}:_) from the listening position can

(appears when you be set from 0.00 to 7.00
set [SURROUND] to meters2) (0 to 23 fl).

[YES] in the
[CONNECTION]

setting.)

]!When you perform tile Quick Setup (page 24), the

default settings are changed.

2)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.
"_)3.(Mroll 11ft for Norlh American models.

• Depending on the input stream, tile [DISTANCE]

setting may not be effective.

• When the speaker distance setting is not in the

recommended range,/_1"//q_. "" mis displayed (""
being the number)./_) indicates over the
recommended distance. _1 indicates below.

• [LEVEL (FRONT)]

You can vary tile level of front speakers as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]

for easy adjustment.

[I/R] Sel Ihis between 6.0 dB and

0.0 dB +6.0 dB.

[CENTER] Set this between 6.0 dB and

0.0 dB +6.0 dB.

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

[CONNECTION]
setting.)

[SUBWOOFER] Set this between 6.0 dB and

+2.0 dB +6.0 dB.

• [LEVEL (SURROUND)]

You cml vary the level of surround speakers as
li!llows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ONI

for easy adjustment.

[L/R]
0,0 dB

(appears when you
set [SURROUND]

to [YES] in the
[CONNECTION]

setting.)

To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time

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

Set Ihis between 6.(1dB and
+6.11dB.

• [TEST TONE]

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

(SURROUND)].

The test tone is not emitted from the

[OFF]

speakers.

[ON]

The test tone is emitted from each speaker

in sequence while a_liusting 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 Q DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

Tile Control Menu display appears.

2 Press ,I,/4, to select [SETUP],

then press @.

The options l\)r [SETUP] appear.

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Press ,I,/4,to select [CUSTOM], then
press @.

The Setup Display appears.

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Press 'I'/4, repeatedly to select
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press @ or

-).

5

Press t'/4, repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press @ or -).

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Press ,Phi,repeatedly to select [ON],
then press @.

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

7 From your listening position,adjust the

value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL
(SURROUND)] using <..I,1,14,1->.

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

8 Press @ when you have finished

making adjustments.

g Press t'/4, repeatedly to select [TEST

TONE], then press @.

10Press ,t./4, repeatedly to select [OFF],

then press @.

• The lest lone signals arc not oulput from the HDMI

OUT jack.

You can return the systenl l)arameters, such as
preset slations, to Ihe default settings.

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1

Press I/_ to turn on the system.

2

Press II, _, and I/_ on the unit at the
same time.

"COLD RESET" appears in the front p:mel
display and the default settings are returned.

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On power sources

• Unplug the unit fiom 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 Ihe system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent helt build-up in the system.

• At high volu me, over long periods of trine, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch This is not a malfunction.

However, touching the cabinet shouM be ivoided 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 l)utting 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 ohjects on the unit.

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a coM to a _ArllFin
locatiom or is placed in a very damp room, moisture

may condense on the lenses inside Ibe 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'k the disc may be damaged

• If anything falls into the cabincl, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before

operating it any lhrther

On adjusting volume

• Do not turn up the volume _ hile listening to i section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you

do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with ilsofl ch)th
slightly moistened with i 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 persisk

place the speakers filrther away from the TV set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen display image on your

television screen indefinitely. If you leave Ibe 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.

Pr(Liection 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 I::::>and I/(_ 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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On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle tile 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 ttle
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 l\_rvinyl 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 mali'uuctinn.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or

ring.

If you experience any of the l\dlnwiug
difficulties while using d_e 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 I/(_) after"STANDBY" disappears from the
front panel display.

If "PROTECTOR" and "PUSH POWER" appear
alternately in the front panel display.

Press I/(_)to turn (711the systcm_ and check the
R)llowing items after "STANDBY" disappears.

• Are the +md speaker cords short-circuited?

• Are you using only the specified speakers?

• ls 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 R)und even after checking all the
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Picture

There is no picture.

• The video connecting cords arc not connected
securely.

• The video connecting cords arc damaged.

• The unit is not connected to the correct TV input
jack (page 19, 30).

• The video input on the TV is not sol so that you
can view pictures from the system.

• You have set progressive furmat but your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive furmat. In

this case, return the setting to interlace lbrmat (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 lbrmat (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 isused for vide() output,
changing the type of video signal output from the

HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT
rely solve the problem (plge 31).

Connect the TV and Ihe unit using a vide()jack
other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV_s

input to the connected vide() input so that you can
see the on-screen displays. Change the type of

video signal output from the HDMI OUT.iacL
and switch the TV's input back to HDMI. Ifthe

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.

• lfthe signal flom the S VIDEO OUT jack is
distorte& change the type of video signal output

from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO
FORMAT to [720 x480p]" (page 31).
" Depending on the country, [72(}x 576p] may

appear.

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or Ila_ed.

• If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-

protection signal applied to some DVD programs
could affect picture quality. Ifyou still experience

problems even when you connect your unit
directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to

your TV's S vide() input (page 3(1).

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 subx_oofcr 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
pr(_jector, install the speakers at least 0.3 meters
/ 1.0 fl) from the TV set.

• lfthe color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set
once, then turn it on after 15to 30 minutes.

• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farlher
away from the TV set.

• Make surethat nomagnetic object (magnetic latch
on a TV stand, heahh 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 1:::>to return to normal play

n/ode.

• Fast forward or fast reverse is perfonned. Press
[2:>-to return to normal play mode.

• Check Ihe speaker settings (page 92).

• The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack
does not conform to the audio signal fommt, in

this case set [AUDIO/HDMI)] in [CUSTOM
gETUP[ to [ON] (page 91).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

• Set [AUDIO (HDMI)I in [CUSTOM SETUPI 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).

• TU the following: (_)Turn the system oft"and on
again. @ Turn the connected equipment off and

on again. @ Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.

• Check Ihat 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" (page 42),

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 It)

away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

• The plugs and.jacks are dirty. Wipe Ihem with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohoh

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

• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] hy 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 SLIl"t'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 channeh 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 tile 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.

• Tile front panel display indicates the selected
ISPEAKER 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" or
'MUSIC" (page 41 ).

• Set the sound field to "A E.D. STD" (page 42)

Operation

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antenna (aerial) is c(mnectcd
securely Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an

external antenna (aerial) if necessary

• The signal strenglb of the stations is too weak
(when tuning ill with automatic tuning) Use direct

tuning.

• No st aions 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 ap?ears ill
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 ill 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 Ihe
system.

• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may
cause damage to Ihe lenses Remove Ibe disc and

leave the unit turned on lk)r about half all hour.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 lbrmat
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level l/Level 2, or

Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforn> to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).

• The MP3 audio track does not have Ihe extension

"MP3."

• The data is not formatted ill MP3 even though it
has Ibe extension ".MP3."

• The data is not MPEGI 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, reqoad the disc or turn the system of L then

on.

The 3PEG image file cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG l()rmat
that conforms to ISO 966(t Level l/Level 2, or

Joliet.

• The DATA DVD is not recorded in aJPEG 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) x 2,048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 2,000A)00 pixels in

Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the
lnternet WEB site.

• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are
reduced).

• The ]MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been so to

]AUDIO (MP3)] (page 62).

• If you cannot change the ]MODE (MP3, JPEG)]
setting, reqoad thedisc or turn the system off, Ihen

OIl.

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.

• Tile system can only display numbers and letters
of the alphabets. Other characters aredisplayed as

I'F

A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.

• Program Play, Shullle Play, or Repeat Play has
been selected.

Press CLEAR to cancel these functions beR)re
playing a disc.

• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press • on the unit or the remote and

then start playback (page 47).

• The title, DVD or PBC metal automatically
appears on the TV screen.

The system starts playing the disc
automatically.

• The DVD l_'aturcs an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

• Some discs may contain an auto pause signah
While playing such a disc, the system stops

playback at the auto pause signah

You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat

Play.

• Depending on the disc, you may not bc able to
perform some of the oper itions above. See the

operating instructions that canle with the disc.

Messages do not appear on the IV 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 hmguage 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-angk's arc 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.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.

[Data error] appears on the IV screen when
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

• The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to
play is broken.

• The data is not MPEGI Audio Layer 3 data.

• The JPEG image file format does not conff)rm to
DCE.

• The JPEG image file has the extension ".JPG" or
".JPEG," but ix not ill JPEG format.

The system does not work normally.

• Disconnect the AC po_ er cord (mains lead) from
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after
several lilinutes.

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 illthe front panel
display, check the HDMI connection (page 30).

• Set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting ill[CUSTOM
SETUP] to [ON] (page 90).

• Make sure that Iheconnected component ix
compatible with the HDMI CONTROL lhnction.

• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the

connected component iSconnected securely.

• Check the connected component's setting for the
HDMI CONTROL function. See the operating

instructions of the component.

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• lfyou 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).

• Fordetails 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 IAUDIO (HDMII] setting in ICUSTOM

SETUP] to [ON] (page 91).

• Make sure that the connected TV is compatible

with the System Audio Control function.

• Fordetails on the System Audio Control limction,

see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied
separately).

(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system lix)m malt_mctioning, a 5=

character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on

the TV screen or t>ont panel display. In this case.
check the following table.

_,C: li3:5_'_

First 3
characters of
the service
number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.

E XX To prevent a mallilnction, the
(xx isa number) system has perlk_rmedthe self-

Causeand/or corrective action

,,,,l_Cleanthe disc with a soft cloth

(page 96).

,,,,l_Restartthesystem, then re-insert

the disc con'ectly.

diagnosis flmction.
,,,,l_Contactyour nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized Sony
sel_.ice facility and give the 5-

character ser'.ice ntlnlber.
Example: E 61 10

100Us

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
malfmlction 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.