Sony HCDFR-8 Owners manual

4-255-434-13(2)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9

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 wit h 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-FR1/FR8/FR9 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 ca use 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 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 personnel be f or e operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from 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.

• Unplug 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 circulation to p revent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit o n surfaces (rugs , blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

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

• Do not install the unit in an inclined positi on. 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 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 adequate 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.

• Do 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: Performing the Quick Setup .. ...27

Speaker Setup........................................29

Playing Discs

Playing Discs ........................................30

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 32

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................33

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver. 2.0).........................................33

(PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...............34

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................36

Selecting the Play Mode .......................38

(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)

Creating Your Own Program................39

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order .....................41

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly...............................42

(Repeat Play) Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc..............................................43

(Scan, Slow-motion Play)

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Index/Album/File...........................44

Viewing Disc Information.................... 46

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound.............................. 51

Enjoying Surround Sound ....................53

Selecting the Surround Back Decoding

Mode............................................... 57

Using the Sound Effect.........................59

Using Various Additional Functions

Changing the Angles............................60

Displaying Subtitles..............................61

Locking Discs .......................................62

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Other Operat io n s

Controlling TV with the Supplied

Remote ...........................................67

Using the SONY TV DIRECT

Function..........................................69

Using the Video or Other Units............ 70

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(DUAL MONO)............................. 71

Enjoying the Radio...............................72

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

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 75

Returning to the Default Settings.........76

continued

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display....... .... .... .........77

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................78

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Settings for the Display.........................78

(SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings.................................. ..80

(CUSTOM SETUP)

Settings for the Speakers.......................81

(SPEAKER SETUP)

Quick Setup and Resetting

the System.......................................87

(SETUP)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting....................................88

Specifications........................................91

Glossary................................................93

Index to Parts and Controls...................97

Language Code List............................102

DVD Setup Menu List........................103

AMP Menu List..................................105

Index ...................................................106

Quick Reference for Remote

Commander ......................Back cover

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 instructions in this manual are for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. DAV-FR1 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any differen ce in operatio n is clearly ind icated in the text, for example, “DAV-FR9 only.”

• 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 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 audio data.

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Disc logo

Format of discs

Audio CD

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

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Disc logo

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 33), the menu screen s, m o ving 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 fi r st 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 fi rst session. Any subs equent JPEG image fi le s 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 first 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 followin g di scs:

• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” )

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than th ose 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,

95).

• 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 Macrovisio n. R everse engineer i ng or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Dig i tal 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 clean in g 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 labe l 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 st ocker 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 does not ind icate 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 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 44)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 45)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 45)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 44) Selects the album (MP3) to be pla ye d.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3 only) (page 35, 44)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 45)

TIME (page 46) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page51)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 61) 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 36) Selects the album (JPEG) to be p la yed.

continued

FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD onl y) (p a ge 60) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) ( page 38, 41)

REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 62)

Tips

• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, 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)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (a erial) (1)

• Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2)

•Video cord (1)

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

• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (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.

• Do 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 using the supplied speaker cords by matching the co lors 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 29.

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

Terminals for conne cting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks

DAV-FR1

Getting Started

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)

continued

DAV-FR8

Front speaker (R)

Bottom of the front speaker

Center speaker

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

Front speaker (L)

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR

Bottom of the front speaker

Surround speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)

DAV-FR9

Front speaker (R)

Bottom of the front speaker

Center speaker

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

Front speaker (L)

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR

Getting Started

Bottom of the front speaker

Surround speaker (R)

Bottom of the surround speaker

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)

Bottom of the surround speaker

continued

Note on placing speakers

• 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, oile d, pol ished, etc.) floor, as staining or disco lora tion may result.

• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may f al l down.

Note

Do not catch the speaker cable insu lation in the SPEAKER jack.

Tip

Connect the speaker ca ble afte r bending the spea ker wire at t he end of t he insu latio n. This prev ents th e speaker cable from being caught in the SP EA K ER jack.

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 parameters (see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 81).

Getting Started

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

WOOFER

SURROUND

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

BACK

AUDIO IN

SAT

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

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 pla y a 2 or 5.1 cha nne l source by using the surround back decoding function (see “Selecting the Su rrou nd Ba c k Decoding Mode” on page 57).

To avoid short -circuiting th e 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 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 connecting all the components, speakers , and AC power cord (mains lead) , outpu t a test to ne to check that all the speakers are connecte d correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 8 3 . If no sound is heard from a speak er while outputting a test tone, o r a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one curren tly disp laye d in the f ront pa nel disp lay, the spe aker may be shor t-cir cuited. If this happens, check t he speaker connectio n again.

Notes

• 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 ba ss an d ma y be distorted.

• If you connect the speaker 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 sy ste m on.

To change the speaker cables

If you want to use a di fferent speaker cabl e, you can detach the plug for attachment to anothe r 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 th e plug down against a fla t sur face, insert the new spe aker 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 (des k, etc. ) when a tta c hing/detaching the speaker cords.

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

(–)

(–) (+)

(+)

(–)

• 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 le ad) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the syste m on.

Tips

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

• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13 /32 in. ) of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.

10 mm

(–)

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

CENTER FRONT LFRONT R

SPEAKER

WOOFER

SURROUND

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

BACK

AUDIO IN

SAT

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

FM 75

COAXIAL

SAT

FM wire antenna (aerial)

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (ae ri a l) away from the system and other components.

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

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aeria l), keep it as horizontal 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 e ither 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)

FM 75

System

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 mat ch the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

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

Terminals for connecting video component 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] (page79) (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 79)

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 70).

Tips

• 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.

• 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 79).

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

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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

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

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 fi t yo ur TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 78.

Does your TV accept progress ive 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 79.

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

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

SURR L

WOOFERSURR R

COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

SAT

VIDEO

B/CBPR/CR

AUDIO IN

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

FM 75

COAXIAL

SAT

* 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” (page53).

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

Before connecting the AC power cor d (mains lead) of th is sy stem to a wa ll outle t (main s), con nect the speakers to the sy s tem (see page 15).

Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup

After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. After performing the Quick Set up, t he syst em is r eady fo r play ing back of movie s, music CDs, etc. To perform further speak ers settings, see “Settin gs for the Speakers” on page81.

Getting Started

How to use the Quick Setup

"/1

FUNCTION

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

DVD SETUP

With cover opened.

O RETURN

CLEAR

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

this system.

3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

The guide message appears on the TV screen.

Note

When a disc is in the system, the guide message does not appear on the TV screen.

5 Press ENTER.

[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE

Notes

• The selectable language is different depending on the area.

• The language you select in [LANGUAGE SETUP] is also used for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78).

6 Select a language using X/x, then

press ENTER.

Setting is selected and [ROOM SIZE] appears.

ROOM SIZE

FRONT:

1 . 5

SMALL

SURROUND:

1 . 5

continued

7 Select a suitable room size from

[SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using

X/x, then press ENTER.

Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears.

LISTENING POSITION

FRONT:

1 . 5

SURROUND:

1 . 5

The [LISTENING POSITION] numbe r you can select va ries, depe nding on th e [ROOM SIZE] setting.

[SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions

8 Select a suitable listening position

X/x, then press ENTER.

using

Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.

TV TYPE

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Notes

• When you press CLEAR in guide message, the message disappears. When you nee d to ch an ge settings, select [QUICK] from [SETUP] in Setup Display (page 87).

• When you select [4:3] in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER BOX] is selected (page 78).

• The distance and level of each speaker will be set automatically ac cording to the selection of [ROOM SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] (page 81).

• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the Setup Display” on page 77.

• The illustrations displayed for [ROOM SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] are only examples and may differ from the actual room siz e and layout. The settings for [SPEAKER SETUP] (page81) do not appear on these displays.

9 Select a TV type connecting to the

system using

The Quick Setup is complete. When the Quick Setup is completed, the settings are saved and the guide me ssage

will not appear the next time you turn on the system.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN, then select the item agai n.

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DVD SETUP in an y Step.

C/c, then press ENTER.

Speaker Setup

Positioning the speakers

For the best possib le surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening posi t i on (A). However, this system allows you to pl ace the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft)a) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 ft)b) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft)c) (A) from the listening position.

North American numerical equivalents: a) 5 feet (1.5 meters) b) 15 feet (4.5 meters) c) 3 to 23 feet (0. 9 t o 6.9 meters)

Place speakers as i ll us trated below

About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on the TV screen)

The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leak age. However, some leakage m ay occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoo fer is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofe r at least 0.3 meter (1 ft) from the TV set. If it is installed too close, color irreg ul ar ity may occur on th e screen. If color irregularity occurs, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity occurs again, pl ace the subwoofer fa rt her away from the TV set. If color irre gulari ty st ill occur s after performi ng t he above, make sure th at no magnetic object is pl aced near the subwoof er. Color irregularity may occur as a result of interaction be tween the subwoofer and the magnetic object . Examples of possible sources of m agnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand, etc., healt hcare devices, toys, etc.

Specifying the speaker parameters

Getting Started

Notes

• Do not place the center and surround speakers farther away from the listen ing position than the front speakers.

• When you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker beh ind the listening position (p lace (D) as i llus trat ed a bove). I n this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting (page 81) to output sound from the surround back speaker.

To obtain the be st possib le surrou nd sound, first specify the dist ance of the speaker s f rom your listening position, then set the leve l and balance. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level a nd balance to the same level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Settings for the Speakers” (page 81).

Playing Discs

Depending on the DV D or VID E O CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.

Disc slot

"/1 STANDBY indicator

DISC SKIP

Disc1-5/Z/ indicators

FUNCTION

Adjust the volume

Connect headphones

"/1

FUNCTION

4 Press DISC1–5 Z.

Press the Z button of the disc number you want. “NO DISC” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. Example: Whe n you want to load the disc to the disc stocker 1, pr ess DISC1 Z. If there is a disc in th e stocker that you select, the disc is ejected, “NO DISC” appears in the fron t p anel display, then the system is ready for loading the disc.

5 Load a disc.

Push the disc into th e disc slot unt il the disc is pulled in automatically.

The disc is drawn into the system automatically an d “R EADING” appears in the front pane l di splay.

With the playback side facing down

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

this system. Press "/1 on the system.

The system tur n s on. Unless th e mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select

“DVD.” “NO DISC” appears in the front pan el

display and the syst em is rea dy for loading the disc.

To load other discs, press DISC1-5 Z (that is not loaded a disc ) and load the disc afte r “NO DISC” appears in the front panel display.

6 Press H on the remote or on the

system.

The system starts playback (continuous play) of the disc whose DISC indicato r is green. To play back ot he r di scs, pr es s DIS C SKIP on the remote or DIS C 1-5 of the system. Adjust the volume on the system.

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