Sony DAV-LF1H Users guide

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DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

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

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

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

In door use only.

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

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear of the control unit.

Welcome!

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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

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

Precautions

On power sources

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

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

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

Table of Contents

Welcome!................................................2

About This Manual.................................5

This System Can Play the Following

Discs .................................................5

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Assembling the System.. 10 Step 2: Connecting the System... 21

Step 3: Connecting the TV........... 26

Step 4: Positioning the System... 28 Step 5: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 30

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Using the IR Receiver...........................33

Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR

Receiver on a Wall .........................34

TV Hookup (Advanced) .......................36

Other Component Hookup....................40

Basic Operations

Playing Discs ................................ 42

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components............................ 44

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers.................................. 46

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode ........................................ 47

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field................................................48

Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level.... 50

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc ..............................................51

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc........................................52

Searching by Scene...............................54

(Picture Navigation)

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 55

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................56

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order..................... 57

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly............................... 58

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................59

Changing the Sound..............................60

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 62

Changing the Display Mode ................. 63

(INFORMATION MODE) Viewing Information About the Disc... 63

Changing the Angles ............................ 66

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 66

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 67

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

Audio CD ....................................... 67

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

Image Files..................................... 68

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files................................................ 70

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound .................. 72

Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 74

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) .........................................76

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 77

Listening to the Radio........................... 78

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Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

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

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function..........................................82

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast

Sound..............................................83

(DUAL MONO)

Using the Sound Effect.........................84

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................84

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 85

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs .......................................86

(CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically .................................89

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................92

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................93

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display.........................94

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings....................................97

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers.......................99

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings........102

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................... 103

Notes about the Discs ......................... 104

Troubleshooting.................................. 104

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 108

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications ..................................... 109

Glossary.............................................. 111

Language Code List............................ 115

Index to Parts and Controls ................116

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 122

DVD Setup Display List..................... 125

AMP Menu List.................................. 126

Index................................................... 127

About This Manual

This System Can Play the

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

• The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.

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

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

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

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

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

Functions available for Super Audio CDs

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics (Latin American models only)

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3 image files, and DivX

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3 image files, and DivX

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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

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

audio tracks, JPEG

2)3)

video files

audio tracks, JPEG

2)3)

video files

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/ DVD-R

DVD+RW/ DVD+R

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD

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

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

Disc logo

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Note about CDs/DVDs

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

– audio CD format – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

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

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and

DivX video files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.

•DVD-RAMs

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 113).

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

• A disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

Ring

Label

• An adapter to convert an 8 cm disc to standard size.

Adapter

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

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

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

Note on DualDisc

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

Note about DVD-RW (Except for U.S./Canadian/European models)

Images in DVD-RWs with CPRM* protection may not be played if they contain a copy protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the screen.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is

a coding technology that protects the copyright of images.

Types of Super Audio CDs

There are two types of discs, depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination.

• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for Super Audio CD

• CD layer

: A layer that is readable by a

conventional CD player

Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)

Super Audio CD layer

About Multi Session CD

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

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

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

About the Super Audio CD

Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound.

Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)

CD layer

Super Audio CD

layer

A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area.

• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded

• Multi-channel area: An area in which multichannel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are recorded

2 channel area

Multi channel area

You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD

player.

Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary

to turn the disc over.

Super Audio CD layer

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To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Area for

a Super Audio CD” (page 67).

To select an area, see “Selecting a Playback Area for

a Super Audio CD” (page 67).

Region code

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

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

ALL

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

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Copyrights

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

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

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 110.

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

Note

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

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

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

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

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Assembling the System

Before connecting, attach the stands to the control unit and the speakers.

• We recommend that you spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when assembling.

Assembling the control unit

Attach the stand to the control unit. Use the parts illustrated below.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Control unit (1) Control unit stand (1) Control unit stand cover

(1)

• You can install the control unit on a wall using an optional kit (WS-LF1HM) (not supplied).

Screw (black, small)

(1)

1 Hook the studs of the control unit on the keyslots of the control unit stand, then secure

the control unit with the screw.

Control unit

Screw (black, small)

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

Control unit stand

Hook the SYSTEM CONTROL cord in the clamp on the control unit stand.

2 Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand.

Snap the control unit stand cover onto the control unit stand.

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Control unit stand

Control unit stand cover

Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord through the opening of the control unit stand cover.

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Assembling the speakers

Attach the stands and connect the speaker cords to the center speaker, front speakers, and surround speakers.

About connecting speaker cord

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

Color tube

Getting Started – BASIC –

Gray

Black

(+)

(–)

Do not catch the speaker cord insulation 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 the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Note

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

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

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

To assemble the center speaker

Use the parts illustrated below.

Center speaker (1) Adjuster (1) Center speaker

Label on the rear of the

speaker: Green

• You can install the center speaker on a wall using an optional kit (WS-LF1HS) (not supplied).

base (1)

Speaker cord

(green) (1)

Screws

(silver, large) (2)

1 Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws.

Speaker cord*

(green)

Screws (silver, large) (2)

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* Adjust the length of

the speaker cord before securing.

Center speaker

Black

Center speaker base

Adjuster

Gray

Draw out the speaker cord through the slit on the center speaker base.

Insert the projections of the adjuster into the holes of the center speaker.

To adjust the angle of the center speaker

You can set the angle by adjusting the position of the screws.

12°

Screws

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To assemble the front and surround speakers

Attach the speaker stands to the front and surround speakers. The procedure of assembling for the surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly different from the others. (The surround speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “For the surround speaker (L).”

Use the parts illustrated below.

Front speakers

and surround

speaker (R)

(3)

Getting Started – BASIC –

The front speakers and surround speaker (R) are identical. To discriminate between the speakers, see the label on

Surround

speaker (L)

IR receiver

(1)

Post (4) Base (4) Speaker

Speaker cords (3) (white, red,

gray)

adaptor3) (4)

Cord clamp (1) Screws

the rear of each speaker. Front speaker (L) (left front speaker): White label Front speaker (R) (right front speaker): Red label Surround speaker (R) (right surround speaker): Gray label

Surround speaker (L) (left surround speaker): Blue label

When unpacking, the speaker adaptor cover is attached to the speaker adaptor.

• You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using an optional kit (WS-LF1HS) (not supplied).

Speaker

adaptor cover3)

(4)

silver, small (8)

black, large (12)

black, medium (1)

Fully-assembled illustration

The speaker that has the IR receiver is the su rround speaker (L) (left surround speaker), the speaker that is connected to the surround speaker (L) is the surround speaker (R) (right surround speaker), and others are the front speakers.

IR receiver

Speaker system cord

White Red

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

Surround speaker (R): Gray label

Surround speaker (L): Blue label

1 Insert the post into the base, and secure the base with screws. (for all speakers)

Post cover

(upper part)

Post

Screws (black, large) (3)

Screw*

For the surround speaker (L)

Screw (black, medium)

Cord clamp

Bottom of the base

Base

* Do not remove the screw that is attached to the post. The screw is to prevent the speaker from slipping.

Secure the cord clamp with the screw.

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2 Remove the post cover, slide the speaker adaptor onto the post, adjust the height of the

speaker adapter, and secure it with the screws. (for all speakers)

Hook

Post cover

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(upper part)

Screws Loosen (but do not remove) the screws before attaching.

Speaker adaptor

Screws

Post

About the height of the speaker

The height of the speaker top is A + 390 mm. (A: Between the top of the speaker adaptor and top of the

base.)

• Lowest position: A = 570 mm, Speaker top = 960 mm

• Highest position: A = 910 mm, Speaker top = 1,300 mm

Note

• Keep the post cover handy, so you can replace it later.

3 (For the surround speaker (L))

Connect the connector of the speaker cord to the speaker.

Connector (gray)

Speaker cord

Rear of the surround speaker (L)

4 (For the surround speaker (L))

Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post.

Fold back the speaker cord about 100 mm and twist together. After drawing through, untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

Speaker cord

Speaker system cord

Post

Speaker system cord

Post

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Hook the speaker cord and speaker system cord in the cord clamp.

Bottom of the base

• Tilt the post so that the cords are drawn smoothly.

For the next procedure of the surround speaker (L), skip to step 7.

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5 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))

Draw the speaker cord into the post.

Fold back the speaker cord about 100 mm and twist together. After drawing through, untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

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Bottom of the base

About the speaker cords

Use the speaker cord as follows:

• Front speaker (L): White

• Front speaker (R): Red

• Surround speaker (R): Use the speaker cord that is connected to the surround speaker (L) in step 4.

6 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))

Connect the speaker cord to the speaker.

Post

Speaker cord

Black

Rear of the speaker

Gray

7 Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers)

Hook the speaker on the hooks of the speaker adaptor. Draw the cord(s) between the hooks of the speaker adaptor and between the slit of the post.

Speaker cord

Speaker system cord (surround speaker (L) only)

Slit

Hooks Do not get caught the cord(s) in the hooks.

Speaker adaptor

Adjust the length of the cord(s).

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8 Secure the speaker with the screws. (for all speakers)

Rear of the speaker

Speaker adaptor

Screws (silver, small) (2)

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9 Attach the speaker adaptor cover to the speaker adaptor until it clicks, and attach the

post cover. (for all speakers)

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Speaker adaptor cover

Post cover

Speaker adaptor

Rear of the speaker

Note

• Do not insert the speaker adaptor cover at a slant. Insert the speaker adaptor cover straight down so that the lower part is fixed.

Correct

Incorrect

Step 2: Connecting the System

This hookup is the basic connection of the system. For TV connections, see pages 26 and 36. For other component connection, see page 40.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages.

Getting Started – BASIC –

2 Front speaker (L)

4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

Bottom of the subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

1 Control unit

2 Center speaker

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT

DIR-T1

2 Front speaker (R)

5 IR transmitter

Subwoofer

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

6 AC power cord (mains lead)

Surround speaker (L)

SA-TSLF1H DIR-R3

3 AC adaptor

6 AC power cord

(mains lead)

Surround speaker (R)

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Note on handling the subwoofer

• Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer.

Subwoofer

Getting Started – BASIC –

Slits

1 Connecting the Control unit

Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack of the subwoofer. Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.

Bottom of the subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

Control unit

Subwoofer

Screws

Plug

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

2 Connecting the Speakers

To connect the front and center speakers

Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the correspond SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords are the same color as the jacks to be connected.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Front speaker (L)

Subwoofer

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Bottom of the subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

Speaker cords

3 Connecting the AC adaptor

Connect the speaker system cord of the surround speaker (L) to the SA-TSLF1H jack of the AC adaptor.

AC adaptor

SA-TSLF1H DIR-R3

Speaker system cord

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4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM antenna (aerial)

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

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

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

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

Insert until this part.

Note

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

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

Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp.

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

To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

Note

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

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

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

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

System

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

5 Connecting the IR transmitter

Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer.

Pink

Bottom of the subwoofer

Getting Started – BASIC –

Subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

IR transmitter

6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the AC adaptor to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speaker (R) to the surround speaker (L) (page 21). Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Subwoofer

AC adaptor

To a wall outlet (mains)

AC power cord (mains lead)

To a wall outlet (mains)

AC power cord (mains lead)

Step 3: Connecting the TV

This hookup is the basic connection of the system and TV. For other TV connections, see page 36. For other component connection, see page 40. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 27.

Getting Started – BASIC –

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

FM 75

COAXIAL

Bottom of the subwoofer

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

Rear of the subwoofer

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ECM-AC1

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

TV VIDEO 1TV

OPTOCAL

Subwoofer

Required cords

A Video cord

Yellow

This connection sends the image to the TV. Connect the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the subwoofer to the VIDEO IN jack of the TV.

B Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

This connection sends TV sound to the system. You can enjoy TV sound from the speakers with the connection. Connect the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks of the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV.

Note

• When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go.

Example

Incorrect

Correct

Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)

(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)

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

To change the color system

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing VOLUME – on the control unit.

You need to hold VOLUME – until the set powers on. Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. “NTSC” lights up momentarily in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.

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Step 4: Positioning the System

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). All the speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (A) from the listening position. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the

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surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other. For details, see “Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)” (page 29).

Place speakers as illustrated below.

IR transmitter

IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach).

Top view

IR transmitter

Measurement area

Infrared signal

10 10

Surround speaker (L)

Approx. 10m

Side view

Infrared signal

10 10

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

Note

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp.

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

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

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

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.

• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better positioning. For details, see page 34.

• You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R) positions, depending on the wall outlet and speaker layout (page 101).

• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 89).

Approx. 10m

• Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing

the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is obstruction, such as a person or object be tween the IR transmitter and th e IR receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use the external IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR receiver is c ompact and easy to install. For det ails, see “Using the IR Receiver” (page 33).

Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

Adjust the wireless system for good transmission.

"/1

Control unit

AC adaptor

POWER

1 Press POWER on the AC adaptor, then

press "/1 on the control unit.

The AC adaptor and system turn on. The POWER indicator of the AC adaptor lights up and the IR status indicator of the surround speaker (L) turns orange.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and the IR

receiver of the surround speaker (L) to face each other.

Adjust the position until the IR status indicator turns green.

• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better positioning. For details, see page 34.

Note

• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a person or object between the IR transmit ter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.

• If the IR status indicator turns orange, transmission is not occuring. Ad just the position of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the IR status indicator turns green.

• If the IR status indicator flashes orange, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the IR status indicator turns green.

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POWER indicator

IR status indicator IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup

4 Press without inserting a disc.

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

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit.

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C/X/x/c,

AC adaptor

POWER

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1 on the remote and POWER

on the AC adaptor.

The system and AC adaptor turn on.

Note

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

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

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 32).

"/1

DISPLAY

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2

THAI

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press .

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

HDMI RESOLUTION:

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):

YC COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3

standard TV with a wide-screen mode

[16:9] (page 94)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 94)

8 Press .

The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display appears.

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

9 Connect the calibration mic to the

ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the subwoofer and set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).

The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ECM-AC1

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

Rear of the subwoofer

Calibration mic

Note

• Place the calibration mic so that the “FRONT” side of it is pointed toward the front speakers.

TV VIDEO 1TV

DIGITAL IN

OPTOCAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

FRONT

10Press X/x to select [YES], then press

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

Note

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

• Avoid being in the measurement area (page 28) and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with measurement.

• If the sound of the surround speakers is not output, adjust the wireless system. See “Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)” (page 29).

• When you install the surround speaker (L) to the right position, the system sets the “SL SR REVERSE” setting (page 101) to “ON” automatically.

11Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

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

Measurement complete.

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

Note

• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect measurements.

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

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you cancel [AUTO CALIBRATION], perform the speaker settings in “Settings for the Speakers” (page 99).

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 89).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 92).

• For details on [AUTO CALIB RATION] and the error messages of [AUTO CALIBRATION], see “Calibrating the Appropri ate Settings Automatically” (page 89).

4.8m 0.0dB

4.8m + 1.0dB

4.8m + 4.0dB

3.0m

YES

2.0dB

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continue

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

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

press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

DVD VIDEO

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BNR

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM RESET

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

The Quick Setup display appears.

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Using the IR Receiver

Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is obstruction, such as a person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use the external IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR receiver is compact and easy to install.

When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned.

IR receiver

Delta marks

IR receiver stand

Note

• When you connect the IR receiver to the AC adaptor, the IR receiver is activated and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is not activated automatically.

• When using the IR receiver, install it following the guidelines of the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L).

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To connect the IR receiver

Connect the cord of the IR receiver to the DIRR3 jack of the AC adaptor.

AC adaptor

SA-TSLF1H DIR-R3

Light blue

IR receiver

Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR Receiver on a Wall

You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:

– there is an obstruction between the IR

transmitter and the IR receiver.

– people often pass between the IR transmitter

and the IR receiver.

When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmitter after deciding the position of the IR receiver.

3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the

bottom of the stand on the screw.

Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move after installation.

IR transmitter

Stand

Installing the IR transmitter on a wall

Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.

IR transmitter

Stand

2 Install 2 commercially available screws in

the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.

Install the screws 30 mm apart.

30 mm

5 – 7 mm

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

Stand

Troughs

Note

• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of the wall.

• Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength.

• Sony is not liabl e for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

• When connecting/disconnecting the cord, detach the IR transmitter from the wall first.

4 mm

Installing the IR receiver on a

wall

Install a commercially available screw in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.

5 – 7 mm

4 mm

2 Detach the IR receiver stand and hang it via

hole on the rear side of the IR receiver on the screw.

Make sure that the IR receiver does not move after installation.

IR receiver

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IR receiver stand

• When reattaching the IR receiver stand to the IR receiver, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned (page 33).

TV Hookup (Advanced)

Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.

Connecting the video/HDMI* cords

Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (component). For the TV that has the HDMI jack, connect the TV and the control unit with the HDMI cord (not supplied).

Bottom of the subwoofer

To the video

VIDEO

input jack

TV with VIDEO IN jack

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

To the S video

S VIDEO

TV with S VIDEO IN jack

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

input jack

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

To the component

PB/CB

PR/CR

video input jacks

TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

: Signal flow

* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)

The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

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

A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack

Connect the video cord.

Yellow

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

Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

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

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

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

C VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P

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

connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 96).

Green 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 interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.

1 Remove the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover from the control unit.

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HDMI jack cover

Control unit stand cover

continue

2 Connect the HDMI cord.

HDMI cord

Hook the HDMI cord in the clamp on the control unit stand.

3 Attach the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover to the control unit.

HDMI jack cover

Control unit stand cover

4 Connect the HDMI cord to the TV.

TV with HDMI jack

HDMI IN

Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord and the HDMI cord through th e opening of the control unit stand cover.

Control unit

To HDMI IN

: Signal flow

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

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

Connecting the TV with the digital optical cord

The TV with the digital optical out jack (such as the TV that has digital satellite tuner, etc.) can be connected to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack instead of the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks of the rear of the subwoofer. The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

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TV with the optical digital jack

OPTICAL DIGITAL

OUT

Rear of the subwoofer

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ECM-AC1

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

TV VIDEO 1TV

OPTOCAL

To the optical digital output jack

: Signal flow

• When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks.

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Other Component Hookup

You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.

Connecting the system and the other component

Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.

VCR, digital satellite receiver

To the video output jack

To the audio output jacks

or PlayStation 2, etc.

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

COAXIAL DIGITAL

OUT

To the digital coaxial output jack

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Bottom of the

DIR-T1

CENTER

FRONT

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ECM-AC1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

USE 4

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

Rear of the subwoofer

TV VIDEO 1TV

DIGITAL IN

OPTOCAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

subwoofer

Subwoofer

To the audio output jacks

To the video output jack

Video signal

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

To the digital coaxial output jack

COAXIAL DIGITAL

OUT

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc.

: Signal flow

Audio signal

Note

• Make sure that the connected jack combinations are correct; if you connect the audio cords to VIDEO 1 (AUDIO IN), you should connect the video cord to VIDEO 1 (VIDEO IN).

• When you connect both the analog and digital cord for the VIDEO 1 or 2 connection, the digital signals have priority over the analog signals.

To connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (VIDEO IN) jacks of this system

Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (VIDEO IN) jacks using the video cord.

Yellow (Video)

Note

• The video signal that is input from the VIDEO IN jack is not output from the S VIDEO OUT jack.

To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system

Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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

The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack instead of the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of the system. The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. 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 an DIGITAL OUT jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks only of the system.

Note

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

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

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

Disc slot

"/1

Basic Operations

1 (standby) indicator

Soft-touch buttons/indicators

(N/x/FUNCTION/VOLUME –/+) These buttons function when the soft-touch button indicators are lit. When any soft-touch button is touched, the indicators light up, then touch the desired button.

Note

• These button s work by touching lightly. Do not press them strongly.

• The soft-touch button indicators turn off when you do not press the soft-touch buttons for several seconds.

./>

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

"/1

FUNCTION +/–

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. 3 Press "/1 on the control unit.

The system turns on. Unless the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION +/– on the remote or

FUNCTION (soft-touch button) on the control unit to select “DVD.” “No Disc” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc.

4 Load a disc.

Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically.

Labeled side facing to the front

The disc is drawn into the control unit automatically and the following indication appears in the front panel display.

5 Press H on the remote or H (soft-touch button) on the control unit.

The system starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the remote or touch VOLUME +/– (soft-touch button) on the control unit.

To save the power in standby mode

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

Additional operations

To Press

Stop x on the remote or x (soft-touch button) on the control

Pause X Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter,

track, or scene Go back to the preceding

chapter, track, or scene Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. Briefly fast forward the

current scene**

* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video

files.

Note

• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.

• When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models only), the picture may not appear smoothly.

unit.

> (except for JPEG)

. (except for JPEG)

+ to adjust the sound volume.

(instant advance) during playback.

Basic Operations

Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

X/x/c,

Basic Operations

FUNCTION +/–

AMP MENU

With the cover opened.

Selecting the connected component

You can use a TV, VCR, or other components connected to the TV, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2 jacks on the subwoofer. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation.

Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2”appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press FUNCTION +, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence. (Each time you press FUNCTION –, the mode of the system changes in reverse order.)

DVD t FM t AM t TV t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t DVD t …

Note

• When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (digital connection), or the VIDEO 1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and VIDEO 1 or 2 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority.

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

You can change the input sensitivity of the AUDIO IN (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, TV) jacks on the subwoofer.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2” appears in the front

panel display.

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

or c.

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•ON

: attenuates the input level. Set this if distortion occurs during listening.

• OFF: normal input level. Set this if the input level is low.

5 Press . 6 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Basic Operations

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers

You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 36) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 40).

SOUND FIELD

Basic Operations

FUNCTION +/–

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2” appears in the front

panel display.

2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel

display.

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Pro Logic II Movie” or “Pro Logic II Music” sound field. For details of sound field, see page 48.

Note

Selecting the Movie or Music Mode

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

MOVIE/ MUSIC

Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.

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

• Auto

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

• Movie: provides the sound for movies.

• Music: provides the sound for music.

• When the movie or music mode is selected, “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel display.

Basic Operations

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

Sound field Display

PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER

2 CHANNEL STEREO 2Channel Stereo

* Use DCS Technology

Portable Audio Enhancer

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

SOUND FIELD

Press SOUND FIELD.

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

All sound field

Sound field Display

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC Pro Logic II Music CINEMA STUDIO EX Cinema Studio EX* LIVE CONCERT Live Concert SPORTS STADIUM Sports Stadium

Auto Format Direct Standard

Auto Format Direct Multi

Automatic outputting of the original sound

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

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

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

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

Note

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

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC

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

Note

• When the input signal is multi channel source, “Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music” are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.

• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music” are not effective.

Enjoying Digital Cinema

Sound

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

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

x CINEMA STUDIO EX

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

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following 3 elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

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

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

Note

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

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

Enjoying the surround sound

x LIVE CONCERT

This mode reproduces the acoustics of a 300seats live house.

x SPORTS STADIUM

This mode reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

x PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER

This mode reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

Using only the front speaker and subwoofer

x 2 CHANNEL STEREO

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

To turn the surround effect off

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “Auto Format Direct Standard” or “2Channel Stereo” appears in the front panel display.

• The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode.

Sound Adjustments

Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level

You can adjust the bass and treble level easily.

BASS/ TREBLE

X/x,

1 Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly until

“Bass Level” or “Treble Level” appears in the front panel display.

• Bass Level: adjusts the bass level (–6 – +6, 1 increments).

• Treble Level: adjusts the treble level (–6 – +6, 1 increments).

2 Press X/x to adjust.

The adjusted value appears in the front panel display.

3 Press .

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Playback direction

× 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)

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

m/M

c/C STEP

3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video/ VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only)

Opposite direction

× 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

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

With each press, playback speed becomes faster.

Note

• In the case of Latin American models, the Scan function does not work for CD Graphics.

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW, DivX video, VIDEO CD only)

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

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Note

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

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

(except for JPEG)

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

Playback direction

2 y 1

Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)

2 y 1

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

(except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3, and JPEG)

When the system is in the pause mode, press C STEP to go to the next frame. Press c STEP to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/ DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H.

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Note

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW in VR mode.

• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files.

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

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

Number

CLEAR

buttons

X/x,

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a

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

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select the search method.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW

[TITLE]

[CHAPTER]

[TIME/TEXT]

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

x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super

VCD without PBC Playback

[TRACK]

[INDEX]

x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback

[SCENE]

x When playing a Super Audio CD

[TRACK] [INDEX]

x When playing a CD

[TRACK]

x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

[ALBUM]

[TRACK]

x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file)

[ALBUM] [FILE]

x When playing a DviX video

[ALBUM] [FILE]

Example: when you select [CHAPTER]

[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks,

indexes, scenes, albums or files.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Selected row

DVD VIDEO

3 Press .

[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

( 3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

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

If you make a mistake

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

5 Press .

The system starts playback from the selected number.

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

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

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

2 Press .

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

3 Input the time code using the number

buttons, then press .

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

• When the C ontrol Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and .

Note

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

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching by Scene

(Picture Navigation)

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

3 Press .

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

C/X/x/c,

PICTURE NAVI

With the cover opened.

1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.

The following display appears.

CHAPTER VIEWER

ENTER

2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to

select an item.

• [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)

• [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

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

or track, and press .

Playback starts from the selected scene.

To return to normal play during setting

Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.

Note

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

Resuming Playback from

the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play)

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

"/1

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback.

“Resume” appears in the front panel display. If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

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

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

(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)

This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 98).

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

Note

• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 98), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION +/–.

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

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

– you eject the disc. – the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/

DATA DVD only).

– you change or reset the settings on the Setup

Display.

– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION

+/–.

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

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

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

• This function may not work properly with some discs.

• When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the track.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

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Creating Your Own

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

press .

Program

(Program Play)

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

X/x/c,

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PROGRAM], then press .

The options for [PROGRAM] appear.

OFF

OFF SET ON

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Tracks recorded on a disc

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:00:00 T

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

Total time of the programmed tracks

4 Press c.

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

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

– – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

0:00:00 T

– –

01 02 03 04 05 06

5 Select the track you want to program.

For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press . The track number may be

displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD.

Selected track

– – – – – – – – – – – –

0:15:30

– – 01 02 03 04 05 06

PROGRAM

ALL CLEAR

1. TRACK 0 2

2. TRACK

3. TRACK

4. TRACK

5. TRACK

6. TRACK

7. TRACK

Total time of the programmed tracks

6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 4

to 5.

The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.

7 Press H to start Program Play.

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

To return to normal play

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

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

To change or cancel a program

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own

Program.”

2 Select the program number of the track you

want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR.

3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To

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

To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own

Program.”

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

Playing in Random Order

(Shuffle Play)

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

Various Functions for Playing Discs

X/x,

DISPLAY

Note

• Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback.

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],

then press .

The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

OFF

OFF TRACK

PLAY

continue

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

shuffled.

The default setting is underlined.

x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

•[OFF]: does not shuffle.

• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.

x When Program Play is activated

•[OFF]: does not shuffle.

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

x When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX) or DATA DVD (except for DivX)

•[OFF]: does not shuffle.

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

Note

• A track already played is also selected in

random order.

4 Press .

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play

Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Note

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

Playing Repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

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

CLEAR

X/x,

DISPLAY

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],

then press .

The options for [REPEAT] appear.

6 (14)

2 : 5 0

PLAY

OFF

OFF DISC TRACK

3 Press X/x to select the item to be

repeated.

The default setting is underlined.

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc.

• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a

disc.

• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.

x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the

disc.

• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.

x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD

•[OFF]: does not play repeatedly.

• [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the

disc.

• [ALBUM]: repeats the current album.

• [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only):

repeats the current track.

• [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats

the current file.

4 Press .

The item is selected. To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

Note

• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. Press REPEAT on the remote.

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

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

• When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 72), you cannot select [TRACK].

Using the DVD’s Menu

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

DVD TOP MENU

C/X/x/c,

DVD MENU

1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.

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

disc.

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

select the item you want to play or change.

3 Press .

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Changing the Sound

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

AUDIO

With the cover opened.

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

The following display appears.

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the

desired audio signal. x When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies.

When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” (page 115) to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

x When playing a DVD-VR

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

Example:

• [1: MAIN]

• [1: SUB] (sub sound)

• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)

• [2: MAIN]

•[2: SUB]

• [2: MAIN+SUB]

Note

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

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

The default setting is underlined.

• [STEREO]

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

(monaural)

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

(monaural)

x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differ, depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc. The format is shown in the display.

x When playing a Super VCD

The default setting is underlined.

• [1:STEREO]

audio track 1

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

the audio track 1 (monaural)

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

the audio track 1 (monaural)

• [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the

audio track 2

(main sound)

: the standard stereo sound

: the stereo sound of the

• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

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

Note

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

• You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs.

x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

Example:

MP3 audio

MP3 128k

Bit rate

Checking the audio signal format

(DVD VIDEO, DivX video only)

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

x When playing a DVD

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

LFE (Low

Surround (L/R)

1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Front (L/R) + Center

Example:

Dolby Digital 3 ch

Front (L/R)

Frequency Effect)

3 / 2 .1

LRC

LFE

LS RS

Currently playing program format

Surround (Monaural)

About audio signals

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

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Center

• Surround (L)

• Surround (R)

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

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Various Functions for Playing Discs

2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL

Currently playing program format

2 / 1

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW

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

X/x,

DISPLAY

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

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

• [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally recorded.

: plays the titles created

4 Press .

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/

PLAY LIST], then press .

The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.

)

1 ( 4 4

(

)

2 8

1 : 3 0 : 5 0

PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL

DVD-VR

Changing the Display

Viewing Information About

Mode

(INFORMATION MODE)

You can change the displayed information in the front panel display.

X/x/c,

AMP MENU

With the cover opened.

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until

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

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• DETAIL as the kind of disc, track number, repeat mode information, radio frequency, etc., for the selected function. For details of the displayed information, see “Front Panel Display” (page 117).

• STANDARD: displays information such as the kind of disc, track number, etc., for the selected function (more basic than DETAIL).

• SIMPLE: displays the selected function name only.

: displays information fully such

4 Press . 5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

the Disc

DISPLAY

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

You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3, file name of a DivX video using the front panel display (page 117). Information appears only when “INFORMATION MODE” is set to “DETAIL” (page 63).

Press DISPLAY.

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

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW

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

title

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Various Functions for Playing Discs

3 Playing time and number of the current

chapter

4 Remaining time and number of the current

chapter

5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter

When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number

When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD

1 Playing time and number of the current track 2 Remaining time and number of the current

track

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

* VIDEO CD only.

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

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

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

Note

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

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

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

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files may not be displayed correctly.

Checking the playing time and remaining time

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

1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

The following display appears.

T 1:01:57

Time information

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change

the time information.

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

x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW

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

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

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

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

x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)

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

Note

• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed.

• 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/Super Audio CD/CD text

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

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

TTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD

(MP3 audio/DivX video) text

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

Bit rate*

Checking the date information

(JPEG only)

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

Press DISPLAY twice during playback.

The Control Menu appears.

)

1 ( 8

)

1 ( 2 0 2006/ 01/ 01

Date information

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

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

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

• Date information differs depending on the area.

DATA CD

JPEG

Various Functions for Playing Discs

128k

17:30T

JAZZ RIVER SIDE

Album name Track name

* Appears when:

– pla ying an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA

DVDs.

– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio

signals on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.

Changing the Angles

Displaying the Subtitles

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

ANGLE

With the cover opened.

Press ANGLE during playback.

Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.

Note

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

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.

SUBTITLE

With the cover opened.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes.

Note

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

• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

Adjusting the Delay

Selecting a Playback Area Between the Picture and Sound

(A/V SYNC)

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

X/x/c,

AMP MENU

With the cover opened.

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC”

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

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

•OFF

: does not adjust.

• SHORT: adjusts the difference between picture and sound by 70 msec.

• LONG: adjusts the difference between picture and sound by 140 msec.

4 Press . 5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Note

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

for a Super Audio CD

Various Functions for Playing Discs

X/x,

DISPLAY

SA-CD/CD

With the cover opened.

Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select [MULTI/

2CH], then press .

The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.

3 Press X/x to select the setting you

want and press .

• [MULTI]: plays the multi-channel playback area.

• [2CH]: plays the 2 channel playback area. “MULTI” lights up in the front panel display when playing the multi-channel playback area.

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Note

• You cannot change the playback area during playback.

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD

Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to.

Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display.

Note

• Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area.

• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a playback area.

• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.

What is MP3/JPEG?

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

Discs that the system can play

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

About the Multi-Session disc

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

Note

• The system cannot play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

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

The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files:

• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio

track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)

• which conform to the DCF* image file format

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

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

Note

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

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

Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

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

x Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

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

When you press DVD MENU and the list of album names appears (page 70), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

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

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

Note

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

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

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

• Some type of JPEG files cannot be played.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Track (MP3 audio) or

Album

File (JPEG image)

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

3 Press X/x to select an album.

x When selecting an album

Press H to start playing the selected album.

x When selecting a track

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

C/X/x/c,

DVD MENU

PICTURE NAVI

With the cover opened.

Selecting an MP3 audio track or album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

The system starts playing from the first album.

2 Press DVD MENU.

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

M Y FAVOURITE SONG 1 ( 2 5 6

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

)

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

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

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous MP3 audio track

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DVD MENU.

(

3 0

)

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

Selecting a JPEG image file or

album

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

The system starts playing from the first album.

2 Press DVD MENU.

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

(

3 0

)

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

3 Press X/x to select an album.

x When selecting an album

Press H to start playing the selected album.

x When selecting an image

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

1234

5678

9101112

13 14 15 16

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

To play the next or previous JPEG image file

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

To rotate a JPEG image

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

Rotating direction

Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

To stop playback

Press x.

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

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

2 : 5 5

AUTO

AUTO AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG)

DATA CD

MP3

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

X/x,

DVD MENU

DISPLAY

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

The system starts playing from the first album.

2 Press x.

The system stops playback.

3 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

4 Press X/x to select [MODE

(MP3, JPEG)], then press .

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

5 Press X/x to select the setting you

want and press .

The default setting is underlined.

• [AUTO]

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

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

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

6 Press DVD MENU.

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

7 Press X/x to select the album you want

and press H.

The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.

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

Note

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

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

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

Specifying the slide show duration

(JPEG only)

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

1 Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu for JPEG appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[INTERVAL], then press .

The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

12)

3 (

1( 2 0 0 4 / 1 0 / 2 9 NORMAL

NORMAL FAST

SLOW1

SLOW2

DATA CD

JPEG

3 Press X/x to select the setting you

want.

The default setting is underlined.

• [NORMAL]

: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.)

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

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

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

4 Press .

The selected setting takes effect.

Note

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

Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show

(JPEG only)

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

1 Press DISPLAY twice.

The Control Menu for JPEG appears.

2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],

then press .

The options for [EFFECT] appear.

12)

3 (

2 0 0 4 / 1 0 / 2 3

MODE1

MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5

OFF

DATA CD

JPEG

3 Press X/x to select the setting you

want.

The default setting is underlined.

• [MODE1]

: The image sweeps in from top

to bottom.

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

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

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

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

• [OFF]: Turns off this function.

4 Press .

The selected setting takes effect.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Enjoying DivX® Videos

DVD MENU

X/x,

About DivX Video Files

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX® video files.

DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the system can play

Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on this system is subject to certain conditions:

– With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that contain

DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays

only the DivX video files. However, this system only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs

See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 69). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album.

Note

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

DivX video files that the system can play

The system can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.

• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play” (page 68).

Note

• The system may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.

• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.

• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or not match the pictures on the screen.

• The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours.

• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In whi ch case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, this system does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.

• Because of the compression technology used for DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H for the picture to appear.

Selecting an album

1 Press DVD MENU.

A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed.

( 3 )

MY FAVOURITES NEW YEAR'S DAY SUMMER 2003

2 Press X/x to select the album you want

to play.

3 Press H.

The system starts playing the selected album.

To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video file” (page 75).

To go to the next or previous page

Press C/c.

To turn off the display

Press DVD MENU repeatedly.

To stop playback

Press x.

To go to the next or previous page

Press C/c.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To stop playback

Press x.

To play the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list

You can select the next or previous DivX video file in the same album by pressing ./>. You can also select the first file of the next album by pressing > during playback of the last file of the current album. Note that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing .. To return to the previous album, select it from the album list.

• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted:

– when the system is turned off. – when another file is played. – when the disc tray is opened.

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Selecting a DivX video file

1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,”

press .

The list of files in the album appears.

M Y FAVOURITES 1 ( 2

HAWAII 2004 VENUS

)

2 Press X/x to select a file and press .

The selected file starts playing.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)

(PBC Playback)

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

Number buttons

Note

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

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

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Select the item number you want by the

number buttons.

3 Press . 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

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

To go back to the menu

Press O RETURN.

Tuner Functions

6 Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

Presetting Radio Stations

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

X/x,

TUNING +/–

With the cover opened.

FUNCTION +/–

TUNER MENU

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

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

2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the

auto scanning starts.

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

3 Press TUNER MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until “Memory?”

appears in the front panel display.

5 Press .

A preset number appears in the front panel display.

Memory

FM 7

108.00MHz

7 Press .

The station is stored.

Complete

Tuner Functions

8 Press TUNER MENU. 9 Repeat 1 to 8 to store other stations.

To change the preset number

Restart from Step 1.

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

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

Memory

FM 4

108.00MHz

Listening to the Radio

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 77)).

PRESET +/–

VOLUME +/–

With the cover opened.

FUNCTION +/–

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

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

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

select the preset station you want.

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

3 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/–.

To turn off the radio

Press "/1.

To listen to non-preset radio stations

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

To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies

Use direct tuning in Step 2.

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

frequency number you want to listen to. For example, to input “98.00MHz,” press the number buttons in the following order.

t 8 t 0 t 0

3 Press .

• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. (Or press TUNER MENU and select “FM Mode?” by pressing to select “MONO,” then press . To return, select “STEREO.”)

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

X/x, then press . Press X/x

Naming preset stations

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

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

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

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to

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

3 Press TUNER MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?”

appears in the front panel display.

Name In?

5 Press .

6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c.

Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name.

If you make a mistake

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

7 Press .

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

8 Press TUNER MENU.

Tuner Functions

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

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

TV mode indicator

RETURN

TV VOL +/–

Note

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times quickly.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

TV "/1

TV/VIDEO Number

buttons

TOOLS

TV MENU

TV CH +/–

Manufacturer Code number

SONY 501 (default), 502 ADMIRAL 510, 535, 542 AIWA 501, 536, 539 AKAI 503 AOC 503 BCLL&HOWELL 535, 542 BROKSONIC 503 CROSLEX 518 CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567 DAEWOO 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 515 DAYTRON 517 EMERSON 503, 517 FISHER 508, 545 FUJITSU 528 FUNAI 548 GENERAL

ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 568, 576 GRUNDIG 511, 533 HITACHI 503, 513, 514, 515, 517, 557 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 J.C.PENNY 503, 510, 566 JVC 516, 552 KTV 503, 517 LOEWE 515, 556 LXI (Sears) 503, 508, 510, 517, 518, 551 MAGNAVOX 503, 515, 517, 518, 566 MARANTZ 527 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 566, 568 NEC 503, 520, 527, 554 PANASONIC 509, 524, 553, 572 PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517, 518 PHILIPS 515, 518, 557 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 551, 555 PORTLAND 503 QUASAR 509, 535 RADIO SHACK 503, 510, 527, 565, 567 RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 523, 529 SAMSUNG 503, 515, 517, 531, 532, 534,

SANYO 508, 545, 546, 567 SCOTT 503, 566

503, 509, 510

556, 557, 566, 569, 574

Manufacturer Code number

SHARP 517, 535, 550, 565 SIGNATURE 535, 542, 550 SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566 TELEFUNKEN/

SABA THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549 TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541, 551 VIDECH 503, 514 WARDS 503, 517, 566 ZENITH 542, 543, 567

530, 537, 538, 547, 549, 558

CATV

Manufacturer Code number

SONY 802, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825,

AMSTRAD 845, 846 BSKYB 862 GRUNDING 859, 860 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 HUMAX 846, 847 JERROLD 830, 831 JERROLD/GI 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811,

MOTOROLA 807, 819 NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864 OAK 841, 842, 843 PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862, 863,

PANASONIC 816, 826, 833, 834, 835, 855 PHILIPS 830, 831, 856, 857, 858, 859,

PIONEER 828, 829 SCIENTIFIC

ATLANTA THOMSON 830, 831, 857, 861, 864, 876 ZENITH 826, 827

865

812, 813, 814

864

860, 864

815, 816, 817, 844

To control the TV

You can control the TV by using following buttons.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off. TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source

between the TV and other input

sources. TV VOL +/–* Adjust the TV volume. TV CH +/–* Select the TV channel. Number buttons* Select the TV channel. TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for

the current display. RETURN* Return to the previous channel. TV MENU* Display the menu of the TV.

* These buttons change to the TV operation buttons

when the remote is in TV mode. The remote is in TV mode when the TV mode indicator (above the TV button) lights up by pressing the TV button.

- is for selecting a channel number greater than

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

Note

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

your TV or to use some of the buttons above.

• The TV mode indicator turns off when you do not

operate the remote for a while.

Other Operations

Using the THEATRE SYNC Function

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

CLEAR

SOUND FIELD

MOVIE/ MUSIC

./>

Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function

THEATRE SYNC

TV/VIDEO Number

buttons

BASS/ TREBLE

TV CH +

By pressing Number TV’s input source

TV/VIDEO 0 No input source

1VIDEO1 2VIDEO2 3VIDEO3 4VIDEO4 5VIDEO5 6VIDEO6 7VIDEO7 8VIDEO8 9 COMPONENT 1 CLEAR COMPONENT 2 SOUND

FIELD MOVIE/

MUSIC BASS/

TREBLE

. HDMI 2

> HDMI 5

(Default)

COMPONENT 3

COMPONENT 4

HDMI 1

HDMI 3 HDMI 4

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

The TV’s input source is selected. If you successfully set the TV’s input source code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times quickly. Set your TV’s input to the input you used to connect the system. For details, see the instructions of your TV.

Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function

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

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

To change the transmit time

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

The transmit time from the remote is selected. If you successfully set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times quickly.

* Functions as both TV CH + and FUNCTION +

button.

By pressing Number Transmit time

TV CH + 1 0.5 (Default)

31.5 42

52.5 63

73.5 84

Note

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

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

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

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

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO)

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

AUDIO

With the cover opened.

Press AUDIO.

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

Note

• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to

connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with a digital cord (pages 39, 40) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital.

Other Operations

Using the Sound Effect

Using the Sleep Timer

Enjoying the sound at low volume

You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night.

NIGHT

With the cover opened.

Press NIGHT.

“Night Mode On” appears in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated.

To turn off the sound effect

Press NIGHT again.

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

SLEEP

Press SLEEP.

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

Sleep Off t Sleep 90 min t Sleep 80 min

Sleep 10 min ..... Sleep 60 min T Sleep 70 min

When you set timer, “c” appears in the front panel display.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.

To cancel the Sleep Timer function

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

Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display

You can change the brightness of the front panel display.

DIMMER

With the cover opened.

Press DIMMER.

Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of the front panel changes as follows:

Other Operations

t Dimmer off (off)

Dimmer 1 (Medium brightness)

Dimmer 2 (Minimum brightness)

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.

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

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

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

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear.

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1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD

DVD VIDEO

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

x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

X/x,

Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]

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

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

Number buttons

DISPLAY

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . The display for confirming the password appears.

x When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

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

To turn off the Custom Parental Control function

1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing

playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].”

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

3 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

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 PARENTAL CONTROL

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

ENTER

and press

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

The system is ready for playback.

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

Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]

(DVD VIDEO only)

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

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear.

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)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD

DVD VIDEO

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

press . x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . The display for confirming the password appears.

continue

x When you have already registered a

password

The display for entering the password appears.

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

The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press

The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

USA

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

press .

The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD:

OFF USA USA

OTHERS

6 Press X/x to select a geographic area

as the playback limitation level, then press .

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

enter a standard code in the table of “Parental Control Area Code List” (page 115) using the number buttons.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:

OFF

NC17

6: 5:

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

then press .

Parental Control setting is complete.

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: USA

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

To turn off the Parental Control function

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

To play a disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press H.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

The system starts playback.

• If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]” (page 86). When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press . The dis play will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the system and press H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password.

4: PG13

Note

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

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

Changing the password

1 Press DISPLAY while the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear.

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

then press .

The display for entering the password appears.

4 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press .

6 To confirm your password, re-enter it

using the number buttons, then press

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press and input the correct number.

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

FUNCTION +/–

Note

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

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1 Connect the calibration mic to the

ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the subwoofer, and set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied).

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ECM-AC1

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

TV VIDEO 1TV

DIGITAL IN

OPTOCAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

4 Press X/x to select [AUTO

CALIBRATION].

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1 ( 4 4

)

3 ( 2 8 T

0 : 0 3 : 0 4 AUTO CALIBRATION START

DVD VIDEO

Rear of the subwoofer

Calibration mic

FRONT

The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.

Note

• Place the calibration mic so that the “FRONT” side of it is pointed toward the front speakers.

2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel display.

3 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

5 Press .

The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display appears.

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

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

to start [AUTO CALIBRATION].

Be quiet during the measurement.

Measuring. Please wait a moment.

Note

• Avoid being in the measurement area (page 28) and making noise during the measurement (about 1 minute), to avoid measurement failure. During the measurement, test signals are output from the speakers.

• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect measurements.

• When you in stall the surround speaker (L) to t he right position, the system set the “SL SR REVERSE” setting (page 101) to “ON” automatically.

• If an error message appears, follow the message,

then select [YES]. An error message appears when:

– the calibration mic is not connected. – front speakers are not correctly connected. – surround speakers are not correctly

connected.

– front and surround speakers are not correctly

connected.

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

then press . x The measurement is OK.

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

Measurement complete.

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

x The measurement is not OK.

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

Measurement failure.

Check speaker connection. Retry?

• You can check the distance between the listening position and each speaker. See page 99.

Note

• While [AUTO CALIBRATION] works:

– do not turn off the power. – do not press any button. – do not change the volume. – do not change the function. – do not insert or eject a disc. – do not disconnect the calibration mic.

4.8m 0.0dB

4.8m + 1.0dB

4.8m + 4.0dB

3.0m

YES

YES NO

2.0dB

About error messages for the auto calibration

If the following message appears during [AUTO CALIBRATION], check “Symptoms and remedies” and retry the auto calibration.

Error message

Check calibration mic connection.

Mic input level overloaded.

Check front speaker connection.

Check surround speaker connection.*

Check front and surround speaker connection.

Front left and right speakers are reversed.

* If the sound of the surround speakers is not output,

adjust the wireless system. See “Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)” (page 29).

Symptoms and remedies

No channel sound can be detected. Check that the calibration mic is connected properly. If the calibration mic is connected properly, the calibration mic or calibration mic cord may be damaged.

The calibration mic or system may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Front speakers are not connected. Check that the front speakers are connected properly (page 21).

Only one surround speaker is connected. Check that the surround speakers are connected properly (page 21).

Front speakers are not connected and only one surround speaker is connected. Check that the speakers are connected properly (page 21).

Front speakers are not installed properly or front left and right speakers are reversed. Check the front speakers are installed properly (page 21). If the calibration mic is left/right reversed, place the calibration mic properly.

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 125. Displayed items differ depending on the country model.

X/x,

DISPLAY

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

press .

The Setup Display appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

4 Press X/x to select the setup item from

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

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

Selected item

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: YC

BCR

/RGB (HDMI): COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

JACKET PICTURE

16:9

AUTO

BCR

AUTO

FULL

Note

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

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP],

then press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

1 8 ( 3 4

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM RESET

BNR

DVD VIDEO

Setup items

5 Select an item using X/x, then press

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

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION:

YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):

COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

FULL

Options

6 Select a setting using X/x, then press

The setting is selected and setup is complete.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: YC

BCR

/RGB (HDMI): COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

Selected setting

AUTO

BCR

AUTO

FULL

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

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

Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 92).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

ORIGINAL

AUDIO FOLLOW

x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

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

and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 115) using the number buttons.

Note

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

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Settings for the Display

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: YC

BCR

/RGB (HDMI):

16:9

AUTO

YCBC

COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE

FULL

4:3 OUTPUT:

[SCREEN SETUP]

Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.

Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 92). The default settings are underlined.

Note

• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.

x [HDMI RESOLUTION]

Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. When you select [AUTO] (default), the system outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

x [TV TYPE]

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

[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

[16:9]

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

[4:3 PAN SCAN]

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

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

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

[AUTO] [1920 × 1080i*] [1280 × 720p*] [720 × 480p*]

Normally, select this.

Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.

Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.

Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**

* i: interlace, p: progressive ** Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may

appear.

Note

• Even when a setting other than [AUTO] is selected and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution, the system automatically adjusts the video signals that are suitable for the TV.

• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images from the S VIDEO OUT jack is enlarged vertically. (Except when [720 × 480p] is selected.)

x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]

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

[YCBCR]

[RGB]

Note

• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set

BCR] to [RGB].

[YC

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

Outputs YCBCR signals.

Outputs RGB signals.

BCR].

x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)]

(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)

Select the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.

[AUTO]

[PAL]

[NTSC]

Note

• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.

• You can change the color system of the system according to the connected TV (page 27).

Outputs the video signal in the system of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL system, select [AUTO].

Changes the video signal of an NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system.

Changes the video signal of a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.

x [SCREEN SAVER]

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

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

button) to cancel the screen saver.

[ON]

[OFF]

Turns on the screen saver.

Turns off the screen saver.

x [BACKGROUND]

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

[JACKET PICTURE]

[GRAPHICS]

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

A preset picture stored in the system appears.

, or

[BLUE]

[BLACK]

The background color is blue.

The background color is black.

x [BLACK LEVEL]

(Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models)

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

[ON]

[OFF]

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

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

x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]

(Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models)

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

[OFF]

[ON]

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

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

x [4:3 OUTPUT]

This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 94). Adjust to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the system. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Note

• This setting is effective only when “PROGRE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “PROGRE VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using PROGRESSIVE (page 96).

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

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[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

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. “PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.

FUNCTION +/–

PROGRESSIVE

t PROGRE AUTO

(PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

PROGRE VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

INTERLACE

x PROGRE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.

x PROGRE VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to

PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based

software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.

x INTERLACE

Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals,

or, You cannot select INTERLACE while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display.

With the cover opened.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select

“DVD.”

2 Press PROGRESSIVE.

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

About DVD software types and

the conversion method

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

Note

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

Custom Settings

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Use this to set up playback related and other settings.

Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 92). The default settings are underlined.

CUSTOM SETUP

PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO (HDMI): DivX:

Registration Code

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

Selects the picture in pause mode.

[AUTO]

[FRAME]

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

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

AUTO

OFF

ON OFF OFF

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

[OFF]

[AUTO]

Note

• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 93). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.)

No priority given.

Priority given.

continue

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

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

Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off.

[ON]

[OFF]

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

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

x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)

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

Note

• A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you connect the system to a TV that is not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS (digital theater system) signals and [AUTO] is selected. In this case, select [PCM].

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

x [DivX]

Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

[OFF]

[STANDARD]

[MAX]

No compression of dynamic range.

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

Compresses dynamic range fully.

x [AUDIO (HDMI)]

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

[OFF]

[AUTO]

[PCM]

The sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.

Outputs audio signals that is matched to the requested audio stream from the connected TV.

Converts Dolby Digital, DTS (digital theater system), or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM (pulse code modulation) signals to 48 kHz/ 16 bit PCM (pulse code modulation).

Settings for the Speakers

[SPEAKER SETUP]

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

Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 92). The default settings are underlined.

SPEAKER SETUP

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

FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER:

To return to the default setting when changing a setting

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

x[CONNECTION]

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

[FRONT]

[CENTER]

[SURROUND]

[SUBWOOFER]

[YES]

[YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center

speaker is used.

[YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no

surround speaker is used.

[YES]

OFF

YES YES YES YES

x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 30), the settings is automatically displayed.

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

[L/R]

3.0 m

[CENTER]

3.0 m

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

[SUBWOOFER]

3.0 m

* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 30), the

default settings are changed.

Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.

Center speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.

Subwoofer distance from the listening position can be set in

0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.

x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 30), the settings is automatically displayed.

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x [LEVEL (FRONT)]

You can vary the level of front speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.

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

[L/R]

3.0 m

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

* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 30), the

default settings are changed.

Note

• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment.

• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE (FRONT)]/[DISTANCE (SURROUND)] setting may not be effective.

• When the speaker distance setting is not in the recommended range, / being the number). indicates over the recommended distance. indicates below.

Surround speaker distance from the listening pos ition can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters.

** m is displayed (**

[L/R]

0.0 dB

[CENTER]

0.0 dB

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

[SUBWOOFER]

0.0 dB

Set this between –15.0 dB and +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]

You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.

[L/R]

0.0 dB

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

Set this between –15.0 dB and +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Press VOLUME +/– on the remote or touch VOLUME +/– (soft-toutch button) on the control unit.

x [TEST TONE]

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

100

[OFF]

[ON]

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. When you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence.

Sony DAV-LF1H Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Welcome!

About This Manual

Note about CDs/DVDs

Example of discs that the system cannot play

About Multi Session CD

About the Super Audio CD

Region code

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Copyrights

Step 1: Assembling the System

Assembling the control unit

Assembling the speakers

Step 2: Connecting the System

1 Connecting the Control unit

2 Connecting the Speakers

3 Connecting the AC adaptor

4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

5 Connecting the IR transmitter

6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)

Step 3: Connecting the TV

Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)

Step 4: Positioning the System

Positioning the speakers

Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup

Using the IR Receiver

Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR Receiver on a Wall

Installing the IR transmitter on a wall

TV Hookup (Advanced)

Connecting the video/HDMI* cords

Connecting the TV with the digital optical cord

Other Component Hookup

Connecting the system and the other component

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

Selecting the connected component

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers

Selecting the Movie or Music Mode

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

Automatic outputting of the original sound

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

Enjoying the surround sound

Using only the front speaker and subwoofer

Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc

Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

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

Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

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

Searching by Scene

Playing in Random Order

Playing Repeatedly

Using the DVD’s Menu

Changing the Sound

Checking the audio signal format

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW

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

Checking the playing time and remaining time

Checking the play information of the disc

Checking the date information

Changing the Angles

Displaying the Subtitles

Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD

About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD

What is MP3/JPEG?

Discs that the system can play

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

Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

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