Sony HCD-FR10W Operating Instructions

2-108-866-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

US FR

DAV -FR10W

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 ey e haz ard .

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is i ntend ed to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffici ent magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shoc k to persons.

This symbol is i ntend ed to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompany ing the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and seria l numbers are lo cated at the botto m of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-FR10W 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 does 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 rece iv i ng an tenna. – Increase the separation betwe e n the equi pment and

system.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the system is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experie nc e d 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 of the NEC th a t 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 personnel be f or e operating it any further.

• The uni t is not disc onne c ted f ro m the AC power source (mains) as l ong a s it is con nect ed t o the ma ins outlet, even if the unit itse lf ha s be en turned off.

• Unp lug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended per iod of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, nev er by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air ci r culation to prevent i nternal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (r ugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ove ns, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not pla ce he av y obje c ts 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 energy efficiency.

is a U.S.

partner ,

guidelines for

Welcome!

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

Precautions

On power sources

AC power cord must be changed only at the qual if ie d service shop.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with ade q uate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• Do not block the cooling fan or ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. Also, do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug tha t might block the ventilation holes on the bott om. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the cooling fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction.

• D o not place the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shoc k.

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the l enses inside th e system. Shoul d this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc an d leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

• For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by pressing the "/1 button (the STANDBY indicator lights up). To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains).

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signa ls. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, p anel, and co ntrol s with a s oft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine . If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

On your TV’s color

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularit y, tu rn o ff the T V at on ce the n tur n it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.

The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of the unit.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen displa y image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen displa y image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

On moving the system

When you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism.

1 Make sure that a disc is removed from the

system.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

“DVD.”

3 Press ., >, and DISC1 Z

simultaneously. The front panel display is changed to “MECHA LOCK.”

To cancel, pre ss "/1.

4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)

from the wall outlet (mains).

Table of Contents

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

Precautions..............................................3

About This Manual.................................7

This System Can Play the Following

Discs .................................................7

Terms for Discs.......................................7

Notes about Discs...................................9

Note on DVD 5-DISC changer.............10

Guide to the Control Menu Display......11

Getting Started

Unpacking.............................................13

Inserting Batteries into the Remote.......13

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........14

Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups.........21

Step 3: TV and Video Component

Hookups..........................................23

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord

(Mains Lead)...................................27

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless

System ............................................28

Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup .....33

Speaker Setup........................................35

Playing Discs

Playing Discs ........................................36

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc.....................38

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................39

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver. 2.0).........................................39

(PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...............40

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................42

Selecting the Play Mode .......................44

(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)

Creating Your Own Program................45

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order .....................47

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly...............................48

(Repeat Play)

Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc..............................................49

(Scan, Slow-motion Play)

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Index/Album/File...........................50

Viewing Disc Information.................... 52

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound..............................57

Enjoying Surround Sound ....................59

Selecting the Surround Back Decoding

Mode............................................... 63

Using the Sound Effect.........................65

Using Various Additional Functions

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

Displaying Subtitles..............................67

Locking Discs .......................................68

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Other Operat io n s

Controlling TV with the Supplied

Remote ...........................................73

Using the SONY TV DIRECT

Function..........................................75

Using the Video or Other Units............ 76

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO).............................77

Enjoying the Radio...............................78

Using the Sleep Timer..........................81

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 81

Returning to the Default Settings......... 82

continued

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display....... .... .... .........83

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................84

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Settings for the Display.........................84

(SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings....................................86

(CUSTOM SETUP)

Settings for the Speakers.......................87

(SPEAKER SETUP)

Quick Setup and Resetting

the System.......................................93

(SETUP)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting....................................94

Specifications........................................97

Glossary................................................99

Index to Parts and Controls.................103

Language Code List............................108

DVD Setup Menu List........................109

AMP Menu List..................................111

Index ...................................................112

Quick Reference for Remote

Commander ..................................114

About This Manual

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Format of discs

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

Disc logo

Symbol Meaning

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

Functions avai la ble in VIDEO CD mode

Functions avai la ble in CD mode

Functions available in Super Audio CD and Audio CD mode

Functions available for MP3* audio tracks

Functions avai la ble for JPEG files

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

defined by ISO/MPE G which compresses audi o data.

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Audio CD

Disc logo

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Terms for Discs

• Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

• Chapter

Section of a picture or a music piece that is smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters . Depending on the disc, no chapters may be record ed.

• Album

Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 au di o t ra cks or JPEG files.

• Track

Section of a picture or a m usic piece on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.

• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video

Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depe nding on the disc, no indexe s m ay be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 39), the menu screens, mov ing pictures and still pictures ar e di vided into sections called “sce nes.”

• File

Section of a picture on a da ta C D containing JPEG image files.

continued

Disc

DVD structure

VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure

MP3 structure

JPEG structure

Title

Chapter

Track

Index

Album

Track

Album

File

Disc

Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can en joy two ki nds of playback depending on the disc type.

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 subs equent 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 f irst session. Any subs equent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If audio tracks and ima ges in music CD fo rmat or video CD format are recorded in the firs t session, only the first session will be pla ye d back.

Region code

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

DVDs labeled will also play on this system.

ALL

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

Examples of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.M P3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” )

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format – video CD form at – MP3/JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

• Progressive JPE G fil e

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Organization for standardization)

Do not load the following discs:

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

101).

• A disc that is neithe r s tandard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has adhesiv e or cellop hane tape s till left on it.

Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player due to the recording quali ty or physi c al 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.

* Manuf actured 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”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital T heat er Systems, Inc.

Notes about Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick pap er or tape on the disc.

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 i ncorporates copyright prot ection 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 un less otherwise author ized by Macrovision. Rever se engineer i ng or disassembly is prohibit ed.

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

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air du cts, or l eave it in a car parked in dir ect sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playi ng, cl ean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vi nyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunctio n.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially available acces s o r y at tached, such as a label or ring.

Note on DVD 5-DISC changer

Disc changer system

Stocker

DISC 1

Disc

DISC 3 DISC 4

Playing unit

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

Notes

• Do not insert or eject discs while playing.

• Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the syste m on and off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the intern al mechanisms and do es not indicate a malfunction.

• 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the stocker.

Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. It ma y da mage the system and disc.

DISC 2

DISC 5

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.

Total number of Currently playing title number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number)

Disc number and

Currently playing chapter number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number)

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

name or disc type

titles or tracks

recorded

Currently playing title name

1:DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12

)

1 8 ( 3 4

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

DVD

Type of disc being played back

Current setting Options

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

SUBTITLE Select:

List of Control Menu Items

DISC Displays the di sc name or the disc type inser ted into the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 50)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 50)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 51)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 51)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 41, 50) Selects the album (MP3) to be pla ye d.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3 only) (page 41, 50)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 51)

TIME (page 52) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page57)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 67) Displays the subtitles.

ENTER

Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC play b ack).

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.

Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to be played.

Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

Changes the audio setting .

Changes the subtitle langua ge .

ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 42) Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.

continued

FILE (JPEG only) (page 42) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 56) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD onl y) (p a ge 66) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) ( page 44, 47)

REPEAT (page 48) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 68)

Tips

• Each ti me you pre ss DVD DISPL AY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display

Selects the play mode.

track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

Control Menu display off

The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.

• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you se t th e [ REPEAT] setti ng to

[OFF].

• The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Speakers (5)

• Subwoofer (1)

• IR transmitter

• IR receiver

• IR receiver stand

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (a erial) (1)

• Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 1) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 1)

•Video cord (1)

• Remote Com m ander (remote) RM-SP350 (1)

• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1)

The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiv er are for this system only. You cannot use a commercial ly available exten s ion cord.

Used when the IR receiv er of the surround s peaker (L) cannot receive infrared ray beca use of the position. For details, see “Using the IR rec eiv e r ” (page 30).

a) b)

(1)

Inserting Batteries into

Getting Started

the Remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries b y matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote s ensor on the system.

Remove the cover.

Notes

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

• D o not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replac ing th e ba tteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doi ng so ma y c au se a malfunction.

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

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system usi n g the supplied speaker cor ds by matching the colors 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 35.

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.

(–) (+)

color tube

(–)

(+)

Required equipments for the wireless system

IR transmitter

Transmits the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the system.

Surround speaker (L)

The surround speaker (L) incorpora tes the IR receiver. It re ceives the sound from the IR tra nsmitter and sends it to the surround speaker (R). Connect the sur round speaker (R).

IR receiver

POWER

OFF

ONLY FOR

DIR-R2

Rear side of the surround speaker (L)

IR receiver

Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker cannot receive infrared ray because of the position. Connect to the sur round speaker (L). For de ta i ls , see “Using the IR receiv er ” (page 30).

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 surround speaker (L), the IR receiver is activated and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is not activated automatically.

Getting Started

Terminals for connecting the speakers

O D

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system Surround speaker (R) SPEAKER (gray) jack of the surround speaker (L) IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system

Bottom of the front speaker

Surround speaker (R)

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

Subwoofer

IR receiver Use when you do not use the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) (page 30).

Bottom of the surround speaker

DIR-T1

SURROUND

BACK

WOOFERWOOFER

Rear side of the surround speaker (L)

Bottom of the surround speaker

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

IR transmitter

POWER

OFF

ONLY FOR

DIR-R2

Front speaker (L)

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

ONLY FOR

SS-TS21

SPEAKER

Bottom of the front speaker

Surround speaker (L) with IR receiver

Note on placing speakers

• Do not set the speake r s in a n inc li n ed position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that ar e: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or

discoloration may result.

• Do not lean or ha ng on the spe ak er, as th e spea ke r ma y fall down.

Notes on placing IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver)

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as

an incandescent la mp.

• The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are for this system only. You cannot use a comm ercially available

extension cord.

Tip for the surround speaker (L)

You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R) positions, depending on the wall outlet and speaker layout (page 27).

Tip

Connect the speaker cable aft er bendi ng the speak er wire at the en d of the in sulation . This pre vents the speaker ca ble from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.

Getting Started

continued

To connect the surround back speaker

This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its param eters (see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 87).

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

DIR-T1

SURROUND

BACK

WOOFERWOOFER

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

FM 75

COAXIAL

SAT

Amplifier

AUDIO

Surround back speaker

Tip

You can also enjoy the 6.1 surround sound when you pl ay a 2 or 5.1 chann el sour c e by using the sur r ound back decoding function (see “Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode” on page 63).

To avoid 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 jack or the bare wire of another speaker 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, an d A C 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 89. 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 connecti on again.

Notes

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropr iate term inal on th e componen ts: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

• If you connect the speaker cord incorrect ly o r tur n up the v olum e in a st ate o f a short circui t, “PROTEC T” app ears in the front panel display and the system e nte r s sta ndby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on.

To change the speaker cables

If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.

Detaching

Catcher

With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug.

Attaching

While pressing t he plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.

Notes

• Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speak er co rd s .

• When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.

(–)

(–) (+)

Getting Started

(+)

(–)

• If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, “PROTECT” appears in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the sys t em on.

Tips

• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22.

• Befor e at ta ch ing a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in.) of its insulation and twist the bare wir e s of bot h co rd s.

10 mm

(–)

About the wireless system

This wireless system adopts the Digital Infra red Audio Transmission sy stem (page 99). The following diagram indic at es the infrared transmissi on area (the range that the inf rared rays can reach)

When using the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

Top view

IR transmitter

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

Surround speaker (L)

Side view

IR transmitter

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

When using the IR receiver

Top view

Infrared signal

10 10

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Notes

Approx. 10m

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

• Do not use the surround speaker (L) (or IR recei v er) that is not supplied with the system.

Side view

IR transmitter

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna ( aerial) AM terminals FM wire antenna (ae r ial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack

AM loop antenna (aerial)

Getting Started

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

DIR-T1

SURROUND

WOOFERWOOFER

BACK

AUDIO IN

SAT

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

FM 75

COAXIAL

SAT

FM wire antenna (aerial)

Notes

• To pre ve nt noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the syst em an d othe r com pone nt s.

• B e sure to fully extend the FM wire an te nna (a e rial).

• Afte r con n ecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizonta l as possible.

Tip

When you connect the supplied AM loop ant en na (a eria l), the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connected in either terminal.

continued

Tip

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.

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

System

FM 75

COAXIAL

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV

Yellow

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connectin g a cord, be sure to match the col or-coded sleeves to the ap propriate jacks on the components.

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

Terminals for connecting video compon ent s

Connect the To the

TV (VIDEO IN) MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack VCR (AUDIO OUT) VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks Digital satellite rec ei ver

(AUDIO OUT)

Notes

• The video signal is output as below: – When [COMPONENT OUT] is set to [INTERLACE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page85) (default)

The video signal is output from the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks of MONITOR OUT.

– When [COMPONENT OUT] is set to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 85)

The video signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks only.

• When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function

to VIDEO or SAT (page 7 6).

Tips

• Whe n usi ng 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 jac ks.

• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P

must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,P format signals, you must use this connection and set [COMPONENT OUT] to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 85).

SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks

B/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor

B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive

Getting Started

continued

TV with COMPONENT

VCR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO IN jacks

PB/CB

PR/CR

OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Digital satellite receiver or

PlayStation 2 etc.

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

DIR-T1

SURROUND

BACK

WOOFERWOOFER

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

OPTICAL

S VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SAT

S VIDEO

TV with S VIDEO IN jack

Notes

• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructi ons supplied with the TV.

• The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the system speakers.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an OPTICAL OUT jack

The digital satellite receiver can be connect ed to th e SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack ins tead of the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system. The system can accept bo th the dig ital and an alogue si gnals. Di gital si gnals hav e priori ty over anal ogue signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the system.

To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system

Connect the audio output ja cks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system with the audio cord s (not supplied).

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV sc reen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 84.

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 and set the output signal of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the progressive format. For details, see “To set to [PROGRESSIVE] ” on page 85.

If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set by mistake

The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, return the setting to interlace format.

FUNCTION

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION.

The output signal is changed to interlace format.

Getting Started

Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers

Connect audio cords.

Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords.

TV or VCR

AUDIO

OUT

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

DIR-T1

SURROUND

BACK

WOOFERWOOFER

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SAT

FM 75

COAXIAL

* AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks

If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system.

2 Change the mode of this system.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO.”

Note

Be sure to make the connections se cure ly to avoid hum and noise. If using the VIDEO jack distorts the sound, reconnect the TV or VCR to SAT.

Tip

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” (page59).

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of this system and the surroun d sp eaker (L) to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the system and surround speaker (R) to the surround speaker (L) (see page 16 ).

When placing the surround speaker (L) in the (R) position

Depending on the lo cat ion of the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if necessary.

"/1

4 Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR

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

5 Press X/x repeatedly until the item you

want to set appears in the front panel display.

xOFF (default)

Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (L) position.

xON

Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position.

6 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

Getting Started

AMP MENU

With cover opened.

1 Press "/1 on the system to turn the

system on.

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

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

The system enters the Customize Menu mode.

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System

After connecting the speakers, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good tr ansmission.

"/1

IR receiver

POWER

OFF

ONLY FOR

POWER/ON LINE indicator

Rear side of the surround speaker (L)

DIR-R2

1 Press "/1 on the system and POWER

on the surround speaker (L) to turn on.

The system and surround speaker (L) turn on and the POWER/ON LIN E i ndi c at or turns red.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and the IR

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

Adjust the position until the POWER/ON LINE indi c ator turns gree n.

Tip

The IR transmitter is movabl e for easy r e orientation.

Notes

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

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red, the transmission is incomplete. Adjust the position of the IR transmitter and surround speake r (L) unt il the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the IR receiver of the s urround speaker (L) is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmi tt er and/or the surround s p eak er (L) so that the POWER/ O N LINE in dicator turns green.

Example for installation

Position the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR rece iver of the surro und speaker (L) in dir ect line with each ot her, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicato r turns green.

Top view

Getting Started

IR transmitter

IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L)

Center speaker

Listening position

Front speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (R)

Using the IR receiver

Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placin g the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is obst ru ction, 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 c om pact and easy to install.

To connect the IR receiver

Connect the cord of th e IR receiver to the DIR-R2 jack of the surround speaker (L).

Rear side of the surround speaker (L)

POWER

OFF

ONLY FOR

IR receiver

Notes

• When you connect the IR receiver to the surround speaker (L), 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).

DIR-R2

+ 206 hidden pages