Sony HCD-DX150 User Manual
2-590-768-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
D AV-DX150
©2005 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.
Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye
hazard.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts
filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical was t e .
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is locat ed on the
rear of the unit.
For the customers in the U.S.A
This symbol is int ended to alert the us er to
the presence of uninsulated “d an ge ro u s
voltage” within the p ro du ct ’ s e n clo s u r e th at
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is int ended to alert the us er to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the ap pliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and seri al numbers are l ocated at t he rear of
the unit. Record the serial numb er in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DAV-DX150
Serial No.______________
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protectio n against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and ca n r adia te radio
frequency energy and, if not in sta ll ed and used in
accordance with the instructi ons , may cau s e harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installa tion. If this equipment doe s cause
harmful interference to r a dio or te le vision reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correc t the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the rec eiv i n g antenna (aerial).
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modif icat ions
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipm ent .
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 o f th e N E C that
provides guidelines for proper ground ing a nd, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
Precautions
Safety
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified per sonne l before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
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outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has bee n tur ned
off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, nev er by
the cord.
Installing
• Allow adeq u ate air circula tion to prevent in ternal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the uni t on surfaces (rugs, blank ets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
• Do not install the unit in an incline d position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ove ns, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may conde nse insi de the DVD
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about
30 minutes before operating th e unit.
®
ENERGY STAR
registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR
Sony Corporation has determine d
that this product meets the ENERGY
®
STAR
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
is a U.S.
®
partner ,
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System . B ef ore operating this sys te m ,
please read this manual tho ro u ghly and retain it
for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Welcome!................................................ 3
About This Manual.................................6
This System Can Play the Following
Discs .................................................6
Guide to the Control Menu Display........9
Getting Started
Unpacking.............................................12
Inserting Batteries into the Remote.......12
Hookup Overview.................................13
Step 1: Speaker System Hook up...........14
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup.........18
Step 3: TV Hookup............................. ..19
Step 4: Other Component Hookup........23
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord
(Mains Lead)...................................25
Step 6: Turning off
the Demonstration...........................25
Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup.....26
Speaker Setup........................................28
Playing Discs
Playing Discs........................................29
Using the DVD’s Menu........................34
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]
on a DVD-RW.......................... .... ..35
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver.2.0)..........................................35
(PBC Playback)
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files .....................................36
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio
Track and JPEG Image Files..........38
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a
Slide Show with Sound...................40
Enjoying DivX® Videos.......................42
(Asian, Australian, and Saudi
Arabian models only)
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound.......................................44
(A/V SYNC)
Searching for a Particular Point on
a Disc..............................................45
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Scene, etc........................................ 46
Searching by Scene............................... 48
(Picture Navigation)
Viewing Information About the Disc... 49
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound .............................53
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Field................................................ 55
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Speakers .........................................57
Using the Sound Effect.........................58
Using Various Additional
Functions
Changing the Angles.................. ... ....... 59
Displaying the Subtitles........................59
Locking Discs....................................... 60
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote ...........................................64
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function.......................................... 65
Enjoying the S ound of Other
Components....................................66
Enjoying the Radio...............................67
Using the Sleep Timer..........................69
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display..................................70
Returning to the Default Settings.........70
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Settings and Adj ustments
Using the Setup Display........................71
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................72
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Settings for the Display.........................73
[SCREEN SETUP]
Custom Settings....................................75
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Settings for the Speakers.......................76
[SPEAKER SETUP]
Additional Information
Precautions............................................79
Notes about the Discs............................80
Troubleshooting....................................80
Self-diagnosis Function................ .... ... .83
(When letters/numbers appear in
the display)
Specifications........................................84
Glossary ................................................86
Language Code List..............................89
Index to Parts and Controls...................90
DVD Setup Display List.......................94
AMP Menu List....................................96
Index .....................................................97
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About This Manual
This System Can Play the
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the rem ote. You can also use th e
controls on the system 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-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD- RWs in music CD
format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3*1 audio tracks,
JPEG image files, and DivX*
video files)
2
Functions available for DATA
*
DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing
3*4
DivX*
*1MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
*2Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only.
®
is a video file compression technology,
*3DivX
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
*4DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and ar e used
under license.
video files
2*3*4
Following Discs
Format of
discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo and “DVD-RW” logo are
trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recor d e d in the follo wing formats:
– audio CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JP EG i m age files, and
DivX video files* of format conforming to
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Jol iet
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
followin g formats:
– DivX video files of for m at conforming to
UDF.*
* Asian, Austr a lian, and Saudi Arabian models only.
Disc logo
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Example of discs that the
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• Super Audio CD
• DVD-RAMs
material on the other side. Please be aware that the
audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product
because these discs do not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Reco rding Industry
Association of America (RIAA).
Note on PBC (Playback
Control) (VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
of playback depending on the disc type.
Also, the system can not play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
(page 7, 87).
• A disc that has a non-standard sha pe (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it .
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more informat ion, se e the ope r ating
instructions for the recor d ing device.
Note that discs created in the 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 technol o gies ar e mark eted by some record
companies. Please be aware that am ong those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
Note on DualDisc
This product is designed to playba c k disc s that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard . A
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mat es
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
Play interactive software using
menu screens displayed on the
TV screen (PBC Playback ), in
addition to the video playback
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Moreover, you can play highresolution still pictures, if they
are included on the disc.
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any sub sequent MP3 audio tr acks
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 sub sequent 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.
Region code
Your system ha s a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
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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
indicatio n may be given ev en though pla ying 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 con t ent s the
software producers designed, so m e playback
features may not be available. Also, re fer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright pr otection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection te chnology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intend ed for
home and other limited v iewing uses only u nless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Re ver se
engineering or dis as sembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby*
and Dolby Pro Logic (I I) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS*2 Digital
Surround System.
1
Digital
*1Manufacture d unde r lic e nse from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2Manufacture d unde r lic e nse from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital S urround ” are tr ademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
DISPLAY
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY
repeatedly to tur n on or change the Cont rol Menu display as follows:
Control Menu display 1
,
m
Control Menu display 2 (appear s f or certa in discs only)
m
Control Menu display off
Control Menu display
The Control Menu di splay 1 and 2 will show dif f erent items dependin g on the disc type. For de ta i ls
about each item, see the pages in pare ntheses.
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
1
2
1
Playback status
2
(N Playback, X
Pause,
x Stop, etc.)
Type of disc being
3
played*
Playing time*
Current setting
Options
4
Control Menu items
Selected item
1 2 ( 2 7
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
DISC
TITLE
Currently playing title number*
Currently playing ch apter number*
Total number of titles*
Total number of chapters*
)
)
DVD VIDEO
CHAPTER
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
REPEAT
ENTER DISPLAY
Quit:
*1Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA CDs.
*2Displays the in de x number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image fi le number for DATA
CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs (Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only).
*3Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.”
*4Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[TITLE] (page 46)/[SCENE] (page 46)/[TRACK] (page 46)
Selects the title, sc en e, or track to be played.
[CHAPTER] (page 46)/[INDEX] (page 46)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 46)
Selects the track to be play ed.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 35)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an e dited [PLAY
LIST].
[TIME/TEXT] (page 47)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.
[PROGRAM] (page 31)
Selects the track to play in the orde r you w an t.
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*
1
[SHUFFLE] (page 32)
Plays the track in random orde r .
[REPEAT] (page 33)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album
repeatedly. *
[A/V SYNC] (page 44)
Adjusts the delay between the pict ur e and sound.
*
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 60)
1
1
1
*
Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
[SETUP] (page 71)
[QUICK] Setup (page 26)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect rat io of
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [S ET UP] to the default setting.
*
[ALBUM] (page 46)
Selects the album to be played. *
[FILE] (page 46)
Selects the JPEG ima ge file or DivX video file*1 to be played. *
2
[DATE] (page 51)
*
Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
2
[INTERVAL] (page 41)
*
Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
2
[EFFECT] (page 42)
*
Selects the effects to be used for ch an ging slides during a slide show.
2
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page40)
*
Selects the da ta type; MP3 au dio track (AUDIO ), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both
1
1
1
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD.
*1Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only.
*2These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file. (Asian, Australian, and Saudi
Arabian models only)
*
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF]
t
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up
in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default se tt ing) .
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Speakers (5 )
• Subwoofe r (1)
• AM loop ante nna (aerial) (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2)
(16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2)
• Video Cord (1)
• Remote Commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Foot pads*
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)
* To preve nt spe a ke r vi brat ion or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
face of the speakers.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the system using the supplied
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to
the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point i t at the r emote sensor
on the system.
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extreme ly 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.
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Hookup Overview
Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 t o 7.
“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14)
“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 18)
“Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19)
“Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 23)
“Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)” (page 25)
“Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration” (page 25)
“Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup” (page 26)
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
Connect the supplied speaker sy st em using the supp li ed speaker cords by matching the colo rs of the
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speak er par ameters (distance, level, etc.) on
page 76.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be
connected.
Gray
(+)
(–)
Color tube
(+)
(–)
Black
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Connecting the speakers
Front speaker (R)
Color label
Color label
Front speaker (L)
Getting Started
Center speaker
Color label
VIDEOS (DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
75
Surround speaker (R)
FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER
SPEAKER
Subwoofer
AUDIO IN
VIDEO/SAT
R L
Y
PB/CBPR/C
DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
Surround speaker (L)
Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined posit ion.
• Do not place the speakers in lo cations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing t h e speakers and/or speaker stands (n o t s upp l ied) that are attached with th e s p eak ers on
a specially treated (waxed, oi l ed , po l is h ed , et c.) floor, as staining or discolor ati o n may resu l t.
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To connect the speaker cords
Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the
speaker i n sulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.
Note
• Do not catch the sp ea ker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions w hen conne cting the speakers. Ma ke sure th e bare wire of each spea ker cord do es not tou ch
another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another sp eaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation.
After connectin g al l the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), out put a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 77.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If
this happens, check the speaker connection again .
Note
• Be sure to match the sp eaker co rd to the appropr iate termi nal on the c omponent s: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.
Installing the satellite speakers on the wall
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.
Hole on the back of
the speaker
16
5
/32 inch)
4 mm (
25 mm (1 inch)
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4.6 mm
3
(
/16 inch)
10 mm
13
(
/32 inch)
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).
5 to 7 mm
7
/32 to 9/32 inch)
(
3 Hang the satellite speakers on the screws.
Getting Started
4.6 mm
3
(
/16 inch)
10 mm
13
(
/32 inch)
Note
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to th e wall. Install the satellite speakers on a vertical and flat wall
where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for acci de n t or d amage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall streng th or
improper screw insta lla tion, natural calamity, etc.
Hole on the back of
the speaker
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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Note
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.
• Be sure to fully exte nd the FM wire antenna ( aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip
• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
A
B
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below .
System
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
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Step 3: TV Hookup
First, perform the vi deo connection, and then audio connection.
With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system
speakers.
Connecting the video cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order
from A (stand ar d) to C (component).
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
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VIDEOS (DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
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FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER
SPEAKER
AUDIO IN
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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To VIDEO
AB C
VIDEO
IN
TV TV with S VIDEO IN jack
A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jacks
Connect the video co rd.
B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack
Connect an S video cor d (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jac ks, 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 wi l l not be output throug h th e vi deo jacks.
S VIDEO
IN
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
TV with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN jacks
Yellow
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C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks
Connect a co mponent vi deo co rd (not supp lie d). T o use th e COMP ONENT VIDEO O UT jac ks (Y, P B/
B, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT
C
VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P
connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive forma t (p age 20 ).
B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this
Green
Blue
Red
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the di sc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
To change the aspect ratio, see page 73.
Does your TV accept progressive signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.
To display using thi s m e thod, you need to connect to a TV that accepts pro gressive signals.
PROGRESSIVE
“P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front panel display w hen the system outp ut s p ro gressive
signals.
FUNCTION
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”
2 Press PROGRESSIVE.
Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:
t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
r
P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
r
NORMAL (INTERLACE)
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE A UT O )
Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive sig nal s, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Normally select this under the above condition. This automaticall y detects the software type, and
selects the appropriate conversion method.
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Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when
either of the above conditions is not met.
x P 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 PROGRESSIV E V ID EO for video-ba sed 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 is not met.
x NORMAL (INTERLACE)
Select this setting when:
– your TV does not ac cept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR
OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).
About DVD software types and the conversion method
DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 f ields per s econd. Fi lm-based software is derived f rom film an d display s images at 24 frames
per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
In order for these i mages to appear na tural on your scree n w hen output in progr essive format, t he
progressive signal s need to be converted to match the type of DVD sof tware that you are watching.
Note
• When you play video-based software in prog ress ive signal format, sections of some types of ima ge s ma y app ear
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 (VIDEO or S
VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format (NORMAL).
Getting Started
Connecting the audio cords
Outputs TV sound through the speake rs of this system.
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TV
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT
(AUDIO IN)
VIDEOS (DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
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To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN)
jacks of this system
Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an 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)
Note
• Be sure to make connections sec ur el y to a void hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jac k s dist or ts the sound,
change the attenuat e se tt ing (page 67).
• If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system.
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks, other components, such as a VCR, cannot be
connected.
Tip
• To listen to the TV sound, select the funct ion by pressing FUNCTION. For details, see page 57.
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select any sound
field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” or “2 CHANNEL STEREO” (page5 5).
• When you select the “NIGHT” sound field (page 55), the sound is output from the front spea kers only.
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Step 4: Other Component Hookup
You can enjoy sound using the speake rs of this system by connecti ng the AUDIO OUT jacks of another
component. For video connection of oth er components, conn ect directly to the TV.
Note
• If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 19), you cannot connect other components to the
system.
Connecting the system and the other component
Outputs the other component through the speakers of thi s system.
VCR, digital satellite receiver,
or PlayStation 2, etc .
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
To VIDEO/SAT
(AUDIO IN)
Getting Started
VIDEOS (DVD ONLY)
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
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DVD ONLY
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO/SAT
(AUDIO IN) jacks of this system
Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not
supplied). When connecting a cor d, be sure to match the color-coded slee ves to the appropriate jacks
on the components.
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Note
• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO/SAT jacks distorts the sound,
change the attenuate setting (page 67).
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Tip
• When you connect a VCR or digital sate ll ite receiv er to th e VIDEO/SAT ja cks of th is system, ch ange t he funct ion
by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” (When you select “ATT ON,” “SAT” appears in
the front panel display instead of “VIDEO.” (page 67))
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Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead) of th is system to a wall outlet (mains),
connect the speakers to the system (page 14).
"/1
Step 6: Turning off the
Getting Started
Demonstration
"/1
AMP MENU
"/1
To turn on the system
Press "/1.
To turn off the system
Press "/1. The system enters stan dby mode.
While playing a disc, do not turn off the system
by pressing "/1. Doing so may cancel the menu
settings. When you turn off the system, first
press x to stop pl ayback and then pres s "/1.
X/x/c
ENTER
After connecting the AC power cor d ( m ains
lead), the demonstration appears in the front
panel display. When you press "/1 on the
remote, the demonstration turns off.
Note
• When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration
does not turn off.
• When you set the demonstr a tion mode in the AMP
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even
though you press "/1 on the rem ote. To turn off the
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off,
then press "/1 on the remote.
Setting the demonstration
mode on/off
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”
appears in the front panel display, then
press ENTER or c.
3 Press X/x to select the setting.
• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode
off.
• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode
on.
4 Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
The AMP menu turns off.
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Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic a dj ustments for using th e
system.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to
the previous adjustment, press ..
"/1
CLEAR
X/x
ENTER
./>
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
Note
• Disconnect the headphone when you perform
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after
11 with the headphone connected.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENT E R] to run QUIC K SETUP.]
appears at the b ot tom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, display the Quick
Setup and perform ag ain (page 27).
Note
• When you pre ss CLEAR in me ssage, the
message disappears. When you need to perform
the Quick Setup, see “To recall the Qu ick Setu p
display” (page 27).
4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.
The Setu p Display f or selectin g the
language used in th e on-screen display
appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The system displa ys the menu and sub title s
in the sele c ted langua ge.
Note
• The selectable language is dif f e r en t depending
on the area.
6 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be co nnected appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
BLACK LEVEL:
BLACK LEVEL
4:3 OUTPUT:
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
(COMPONENT OUT)
16:9
OFF
:
FULL
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 73)
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 73)
8 Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
distance appears.
9 Press X/x to select the front speaker
distance from the listening position,
then press ENTER.
You can set from 1.0 to 7. 0 me te rs (4 to 23
ft).
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SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
OFF
3.0m
3.0m
3.0m
The Control Menu a ppears.
2 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press ENTER.
The options for [SETU P] appear.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
: :
DVD VIDEO
Getting Started
10Press X/x to select the center speaker
distance from the listening position,
then press ENTER.
You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 m eters (0 to 23
ft).
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
OFF
3.0m
3.0m
3.0m
11Press X/x to select the surround
speaker distance from the listening
position.
You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 m eters (0 to 23
ft).
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
OFF
3.0m
3.0m
3.0m
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
BNR
3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press
ENTER.
The Quick Setup display appears.
12Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operatio ns are complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DISPLAY in any Step.
Note
• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 71).
To recall the Quick Setup display
1 Press DISPLAY when the system is
in stop mode.
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Speaker Setup
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).
However, this system allows you to place the
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B)
and the surroun d speakers up to 5.0 m eters (16
ft) closer (C) to the listening posi tio n.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening
position.
Place speakers as illustrate d belo w.
irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer
farther away from the TV set. If color
irregularity still occurs after performing the
above, make sure that no magnetic object is
placed near the subwoofer. Color irregularity
may occur as a result of interaction between the
subwoofer and the magnetic object.
Examples of possib le sources of magnetic
interference include: magnetic latches on a TV
stand, etc., healthcare devices, toy s, etc.
Note
• Do not place the center and surround speakers farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
About magnetically shielded
speakers (to prevent color
irregularity occurring on the TV
screen)
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically
shielded to prevent magnetic le akage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If the subwoo fer is used
with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the
subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (1.0 foot) from the
TV set. If it is installed too close, color
irregularity may occur on the screen. If color
irregularity occu rs, turn off t he TV set once, then
turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
*
* Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only.
Press the butt on of the disc numbe r you
want.
When no disc is in the disc tray you
selected, “N O DISC” appears. Perform next
Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.
5 Press A.
6 Load a disc.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.
Playing Discs
"/1
DISC SKIP
REPEAT
X/x/c
ENTER
DISPLAY
Disc tray
/
X
DISC 1-5
Adjust the
volume
H
A
FUNCTION
Connect
headphone
"/1
FUNCTION
ALBUM –/+
MUTING
VOLUME +/–
./>
H
x
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operat ion det ails su pplied with you r
disc.
1 Turn on your TV.
2 Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
3 Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
4 Press DISC 1-5.
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is
not loaded with a di sc) and A and load the
disc.
Note
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray clos ed wi th
your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• Do not place more than two discs on the tray.
7 Press H.
The system starts pl ayback (continuous
play) of the disc w ho s e DISC indicator is
green.
To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP
on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system.
Adjust the volume on the system.
Tip
• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:
– green: the disc is sele cted, or the disc is being
played back.
– off: there is no disc.
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not
selected.
– The indicator turns off if an unpla ya ble disc is
inserted.
• Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV
screen. You can play the disc interactively by
following the instructions on the menu. (DVD:
page 34), (VIDEO CD: pa ge 35).
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To save the power in standby
mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel
standby mode, pres s "/1 once.
Additional operations
To Press
Stop x
Pause X
Resume play after pause X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene
Go back to the preceding
chapter, track, or scene
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel
Change a disc while playing
another disc
Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the
Stop play and remove the
desired disc
Replay the previou s scene*
Briefly fast forward the
current scene*
Go to the next or previous
album*
*1DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The
button can be used except for DivX video files
(Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models
only).
*2DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs
only. The button can be used except for DivX video
files (Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models
only).
*3DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (Asian, Australian, and
Saudi Arabian models only) only.
Note
• If there is no disc i n t he s y stem , “NO DISC” appears
in the front panel display.
2
3
> (except for JPEG)
. (except for JPEG)
muting, press it again
or VOLUME + to
adjust the sound
volume.
DISC SKIP
system.
DISC 1-5 a nd A on the
system.
1
(instant
replay) during
playback.
(instant
advance) during
playback.
ALBUM + or – during
playback.
Tip
• The Instant Replay function is useful when you want
to review a scene or dialogue that you misse d.
• The Instant Advance function is use ful when you
want to pass over a scene that you don’t want to
watch.
• You may not be able to use the Inst ant Replay or
Instant Advance function with some scenes.
About DVD 5-DISC changer
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 4
DISC 5
Stocker
Sub Tray
Disc
DISC 3
Main Tray
Playing unit
The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a
stocker which transpor ts the discs to t he disc slot
and the playing uni t.
For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker
moves until the DISC 3 comes to th e position o f
the playin g unit and t hen move s the DISC 3 over
the playing unit.
Note
• Noise may come fr om the disc change r when
changing discs or turning the system on a nd of f.
However, this is just noise produced by the operation
of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a
malfunction.
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. A s l ong as
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will
work even if the system enters s tandby mode by
pressing "/1.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
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