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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
2-584-727-11(2)
MHC-GNV111D
MHC-GNV99D
©2005 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR® partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
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Table of Contents
About this manual ................................... 5
Playable discs.......................................... 6
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................ 9
Positioning the speakers........................ 13
Setting the clock.................................... 14
Performing QUICK SETUP ................. 14
Disc – Playback
Loading a disc ....................................... 16
Playing a disc ........................................ 16
— Normal Play
Playing in random order........................ 19
— Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly................................. 20
— Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 21
— Program Play
Playing DVD VIDEOs using the
menu ............................................... 23
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW........ 23
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Version 2.0) ................... 24
— PBC Playback
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files.......................................25
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files ...........27
Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files as a slide show with
sound...............................................30
Enjoying DivX
(Except for Latin American
models)
Searching for a particular point on
a disc ............................................... 34
— Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Freeze Frame
Using the on-screen display to search
for a title/chapter/scene/track/
index/album/file.............................. 35
Searching by scene................................37
— Picture Navigation
®
video files ................. 32
Disc – Various functions
Changing the sound/subtitle/
language ......................................... 38
Adjusting the angle/image .................... 42
Adjusting the delay time between the
picture and sound ........................... 44
— A/V SYNC
Restricting playback of the disc............ 45
— CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL/PARENTAL
CONTROL
Speaker settings .................................... 49
— SPEAKER SETUP
Using the THEATRE SYNC
function........................................... 53
Changing the format of the video signal
from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks................................................ 54
List of items that can be displayed and
selected by disc type....................... 56
System setup item list ........................... 58
Tuner
Presetting radio stations........................ 59
Listening to the radio ............................ 61
Tape – Playback
Loading a tape ...................................... 62
Playing a tape........................................ 62
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite tracks on a disc
into a tape ....................................... 63
— CD Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually .............. 64
— Manual Recording
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 65
Selecting the preset effect ..................... 66
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and
storing the user equalizer setting .... 66
Selecting the sound field....................... 67
Flashing sound effect ............................ 68
— SOUND FLASH
Creating a party environment................ 69
(MHC-GNV111D only)
Listening to the sound in another
room................................................ 70
(MHC-GNV111D only)
Singing along: Karaoke......................... 70
Mixing and recording sounds................ 75
Timer
Falling asleep to music.......................... 76
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 76
— Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ...........78
Display
Turning off the display.......................... 79
— Power Saving Mode
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display............................................. 80
Adjusting the brightness of the front
panel display ................................... 80
Changing the power illuminator ...........81
Viewing information about the disc in
the front panel display .................... 81
Viewing information about the disc in
the on-screen display ...................... 83
Checking the date information of JPEG
image files....................................... 84
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 85
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 87
Recording audio signal from a
connected component ..................... 87
Recording audio signal on a connected
component ...................................... 88
Connecting external antennas ............... 88
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 89
Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 94
Messages............................................... 95
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 96
Specifications ....................................... 98
Language code list.............................. 101
Glossary .............................................. 102
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................. 106
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About this manual
• The instructions in this manual are for models
MHC-GNV111D and MHC-GNV99D. In
this manual, the MHC-GNV111D is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
The MHC-GNV111D consists of:
– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette
deck/Amplifier (unit)
HCD-GNV111D
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GNV111D
• Surround speakers SS-RSV111D
• Center speaker SS-CT111D
The MHC-GNV99D consists of:
– Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette
deck/Amplifier (unit)
HCD-GNV99D
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GNV111D
• Surround speakers SS-RSV99D
• Center speaker SS-CT99D
• This manual mainly explains operations using
the buttons on the remote, but the same
operations can also be performed using the
buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
• The English on-screen display is used for
illustration purposes only.
• The on-screen display may vary depending on
the area.
• The Control Menu items may differ
depending on the area.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs (including DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs in DVD VIDEO
format).
Functions available for
DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode.
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs and
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD
or Super VCD format).
Functions available for AUDIO
CDs (including CD-Rs/CD-RWs
in AUDIO CD format).
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) containing MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files or
2)3)4)
DivX
DATA DVD
1)
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses
audio data.
2)
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
3)
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used
under license.
4)
Except for Latin American models.
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing DivX
video files.
2)3)4)
video files.
1)
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Playable discs
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
VIDEO CD
AUDIO CD
CD-R/CD-RW
The “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” logos are
trademarks.
Note about discs
• The system can play back CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs recorded in the following formats:
– AUDIO CD format
– VIDEO CD format
– DATA CD format that contains MP3 audio
tracks in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, JPEG
image files and DivX video files* that
conforms to ISO 9660
Joliet in expansion format
• The system can play back DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs recorded
in the following formats:
– DVD VIDEO format
– DATA DVD format that contains DivX
video files that conforms to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).*
• The system cannot play back the following
discs:
– CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
– Data part of CD-Extras
– Super Audio CDs
– DVD Audio discs
– DVD-RAMs
– DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
– DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs recorded in Multi
Session
– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star)
– Discs that has the adhesive, cellophane
tape, or a sticker still left on it
Level 1, Level 2 or
* Except for Latin American models.
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Region code of DVD VIDEOs
DVD DECK RECEIVER
HCD-GNV111D
MODEL N0.
SERIAL NO.
AC:120-127/220/230-240V 50/60Hz 380W
you can playback on this
system
Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play back DVD
VIDEOs labeled with identical region code.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be played
back on this system.
If you try to play back any other region code
DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback
prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on
the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO,
no region code indication may be labeled even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited
by area restrictions.
ALL
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/
DVD+RW
• In some cases, CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs cannot be
played back on this system due to the
recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device. The disc will not be played back if it
has not been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operation instructions for
the recording device.
• A disc created in Packet Write format cannot
be played back.
Example:
Region code
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD VIDEO recorded material on one
side with digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on playback operations
of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO
CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this system play back
DVD VIDEOs 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 DVD VIDEOs or VIDEO CDs.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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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.
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 back 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 back highresolution still pictures, if they are
included on the disc.
Note about Multi Session Disc
• This system can play back Multi Session discs
when an MP3 audio track is contained in the
first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio
tracks recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
• This system can play back Multi Session discs
when a JPEG image file is contained in the
first session. Any subsequent JPEG image
files recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
• If audio tracks and images in AUDIO CD
format or VIDEO CD format are recorded in
the first session, only the first session will be
played back.
• This system recognize the Multi Session disc
as AUDIO CD if AUDIO CD exists in any
one of the session, only the first session will
be played back.
• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in Multi Session that
have not ended by “closing the session” are
not supported.
• With DATA CD that contains DivX video
files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files, the system only play back the
DivX video files.
• With DATA DVD, the system play back
DivX video files only. Any data other than
DivX video files, such as MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files, are not played back.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby
Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder,
and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc, “DTS” and “ DTS
Digital Surround” are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems. Inc.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories
(page 100).
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
Getting Started
Surround speaker
(Right)
4
2
4
11
Center speaker
5
6
3
2
Surround speaker
(Left)
7
Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)
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1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the front
speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
3 Connect the center speaker.
Connect the speaker cord of the center
speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER
terminal as shown below.
FRONT SPEAKER
R
L
White
Red
2 Connect the surround speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the surround
speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals
as shown below.
Blue
SURR SPEAKER
L
R
Grey
Tip
MHC-GNV99D (SS-RSV99D) only
Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the
speakers.
Black (#) Red (3)
CENTER SPEAKER
Green
4 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
AM
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
5 Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video cord.
10
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Black (#)
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Red (3)
Y
P
B
/
C
B
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OUT
P
R
/
C
R
OUT
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When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that
you can view the pictures from this system.
When connecting a video deck
Connect the video deck to the TV using a video
cord (not supplied). However, do not connect
this unit to the TV through the video deck.
Otherwise, you may experience video leakage
when watching video images from this system.
Connect this unit directly to the TV as shown
below.
TV
Video deck
Do not connect
directly
Tip
For even higher quality video images:
– Use optional component video cords to connect the
COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit. If
your TV is compatible with progressive format file
signals, use this connection and press
PROGRESSIVE on the unit repeatedly until
“P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the display
(page 54).
– You can use an optional S Video cord to connect the
S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO
OUT jack of this unit.
Unit
6 For models equipped with a voltage
selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
the position of your local power line
voltage.
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR may differ.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V 120V
*
230-240V
7 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press
?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
8 (Except for Latin American and
Russian models)
Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
depending on the color system of your
TV.
The default setting for color system is
different depending on the area.
Each time you perform the procedure
below, the color system changes as follows:
NTSC
y PAL
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system for the
operation.
2 Press ?/1 while holding down X.
The system turns on automatically and
the color system is changed.
“COLOR NTSC” or “COLOR PAL”
appears in the display.
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on
the unit and the connectors.
• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and
correctly. When connecting speaker cords, insert the
connector straight into the terminals.
• The type of speakers supplied vary according to the
model you purchased (see “Specifications” on
page 98).
• You cannot set the color system in the Power Saving
Mode (see “Turning off the display” on page 79).
• When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a
different color system from the one you set to the
unit, the picture image may be distorted.
To connect optional components
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 85.
Getting Started
* Saudi Arabian model : 120 - 127V
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Operating a Sony TV
You can use the following orange printing
buttons to operate a Sony TV.
To use the buttons with orange printing, press
TV and the button you want simultaneously.
To Press
Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1
Switch the TV’s input
source between the TV
and other input sources
Select the TV channels TV CH +/– or numeric
Adjust the volume of the
TV speaker(s)
* To select the TV channels with channel number more
than 10, press -/--, then press numeric buttons.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
TV/VIDEO
buttons*
TV VOL +/–
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to
prevent them from slipping.
When carrying the unit
Do the following procedure to protect the disc
mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press DVD.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
tray and remove the disc. If there are
more than one disc in the disc tray, press
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP to remove the
discs.
4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close
the disc tray. Wait until the “DVD No Disc”
appears in the display.
5 Hold down DVD and then press ?/1 until
“STANDBY” appears in the display.
Then, “MECHA LOCK” appears in the
display.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
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Positioning the speakers
For MHC-GNV99D
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45
degrees from your listening position.
Unit
Center
speaker
45°
Listener
TV
Front
speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Left)
For MHC-GNV111D
There are 2 different ways to place the speakers.
To enjoy and create a party environment, we
recommend that you place your speakers as
shown in Example 1.
Example 1
Place the speakers at an equal distance (A)
from your listening position as shown
below.
Center
A
A
Unit
Listener
speaker
A
A
Front
speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Left)
Front
speaker
(Right)
Sub woofer
(not supplied)
Surround
speaker
(Right)
TV
Front
speaker
(Right)
Subwoofer
(not supplied)
Surround
speaker
(Right)
Example 2
Place the surround speakers beside the
front speakers as shown below.
Front speaker
(Left)
Surround
speaker
(Left)
Notes
Unit
Center
speaker
45
Listener
Front speaker
(Right)
TV
Subwoofer
(not supplied)
Surround
speaker
(Right)
• Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV.
This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV
screen.
• If you place the center speaker on the unit, be sure to
place it at the front side of the unit.
• Place the subwoofer on solid floor where resonance
is unlikely to occur so that a better bass reproduction
could be obtained.
• Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping it a
few centimeters away from the wall.
• If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room, the
bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the
influence of the standing wave of the room. If this
happens, move the subwoofer away from the center
of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing
wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc.
Tip
You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound while
playing a DVD VIDEO. To adjust the speaker volume
and level, see page 52.
Speaker settings
To enjoy multi-channel source sound and Dolby
surround effects, adjust the speakers distance
and level, see “Speakers settings” on page 49.
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Setting the clock Performing QUICK SETUP
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press TIMER MENU.
The hour indication flashes in the display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour.
4 Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes in the
display.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts functioning.
To adjust the clock
1 Press TIMER MENU.
“PLAY SET?” flashes in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “CLOCK
SET?”, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes in the display.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
• You cannot set the clock in power saving mode
(page 79).
You can set the initial settings of LANGUAGE
SETUP, TV TYPE and SPEAKER SETUP step
by step in QUICK SETUP. After performing the
QUICK SETUP, the system is ready for playing
back of movies, music CDs, etc. To perform
further speakers settings, see “Speaker settings”
on page 49.
1 Turn on your TV and select the video
input.
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Note
Make sure that the headphone or microphone is
not connected. Otherwise, you cannot perform
SPEAKER SETUP.
3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “DVD” (or press DVD on the
unit).
“Press to run QUICK SETUP.”
ENTER
guide message appears at the bottom of the
on-screen display.
4 Press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display
appears in the on-screen display.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
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5 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
language, then press ENTER.
The setting is selected and the “SCREEN
SETUP” display appears in the on-screen
display.
The language options are different
depending on the area.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
COLOR SYSTEM:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT FULL
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting that matches your TV type.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
Select 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN
SCAN (page 42)
x
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with wide-screen mode
Select 16:9 (page 42)
7 Press ENTER.
The setting is selected and the “SPEAKER
SETUP” display appears in the on-screen
display.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
OFF
3.0m
*
3.0m
3.0m
8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
front speaker distance from your
listening position, then press ENTER.
You can set from 1.0 to 7.0 meters.
Repeats this step to adjust center and
surround speaker distance.
The setting is selected and “QUICK
SETUP is complete.” appears in the
on-screen display.
If you make a mistake
Press DISPLAY, then repeat step 1 to 8.
To quit QUICK SETUP
Press DISPLAY.
To change the settings of QUICK
SETUP
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “QUICK”,
then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display appears
in the on-screen display.
4 Do the same procedures as step 5 to 8 of
“Performing QUICK SETUP”.
Notes
• The guide message appears at the bottom of
on-screen display when you turn on the system
for the first time or after performing “RESET” (see
“To return the DVD setup to the default settings*,
perform reset as follows:” on page 94).
• If you do not want to perform QUICK SETUP, press
CLEAR in step 3. The guide messages will disappear
from the on-screen display.
• When there is a disc in the unit or the disc tray is
opened, the guide message does not appear in the
on-screen display. To perform QUICK SETUP,
press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to remove the
disc and press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again to
close the disc tray.
• If you want to change each setting individually, see
“Disc – Various functions” on page 38.
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Disc – Playback
Loading a disc
Playing a disc
—Normal Play
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
2 Load a disc with the label side facing
up on the disc tray.
When you play
back a 8 cm
disc such as
CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray
To load additional discs, press
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP to rotate the
disc tray.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Notes
• Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may
cause malfunction. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close
the disc tray.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
DATA DVD
Before playing a DVD VIDEO, a VIDEO CD, a
JPEG image file or a DivX video file, turn on
your TV and select the video input.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the disc.
When playing a DVD VIDEO:
Disc tray
number
Disc playing
When playing a VIDEO CD (playback
without PBC function):
Disc tray
number
indicator
Title number
Disc presence
indicator
Track number
Elapsed
playing time
Elapsed
playing time
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Disc presence
indicator
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When playing an AUDIO CD:
Disc tray
number
Disc playing
indicator
Track number
Disc presence
indicator
Elapsed
playing time
When playing an MP3 audio track:
indicator
Track
number
Disc presence
indicator
Elapsed
playing time
Disc tray
number
Disc playing
When playing a DivX video file (in DATA
DVD):
Disc tray
number
Disc playing
indicator
Disc presence
indicator
Elapsed
playing time
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “DVD” (or press DVD on the
unit).
2 Press H (or nN on the unit).
Other operations
To Do this
Stop playback Press x.
Pause playback Press X. Press X again or H (or
Select a track1),
chapter or video
file
Select an album2)Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly
Replay the
previous
3)4)
scene
Briefly fast
forward the
current scene
Select a disc
when playback is
stopped
Switch to DVD
function from
another source
and start
playback
automatically
Exchange other
discs while
playing
Remove the disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the
1)
You cannot select an audio track during Lock
Search operation of MP3 audio tracks.
2)
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX
video files only.
3)
DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs in VR mode only.
4)
This operation only available when “REPEAT” is
set to “OFF”.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be restricted.
Tips
If you press DVD on the unit while the system is turned
off, the system turns on automatically and “DVD” is
selected as the function.
nN on the unit) to resume
playback.
Press . or > repeatedly (or
turn . > on the unit
clockwise or counterclockwise)
during playback.
during playback or when playba ck
is paused.
Press REPLAY during
playback.
Press ADVANCE during
playback.
3)4)
Press DISC SKIP (or one of the
DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons on the unit).
Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3
buttons on the unit (Automatic
Source Selection).
Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP
on the unit.
unit.
Disc – Playback
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Resuming playback from the
point you stopped the disc
— Resume Play
To resume playback of the
disc that is played back
previously (Multi-disc
Resume)
DATA DVD
This system memorizes the point where you
stopped the disc so you can resume from that
point. Resume Play is not canceled when you
turn off the system except for MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files and DivX video files.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
“Resume” appears in the display. If
“Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is
not available.
2 Press H (or nN on the unit).
The system starts playback from the point
you stopped the disc in step 1.
Notes
• You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle
Play or Program Play.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the
system may resume playback from a different point.
• Resume Play is canceled when you
–press x when playback is stopped.
– open the disc tray.
– change the function.
– change the settings in the Control Menu.
• Resume Play is not cancel for DVD VIDEO and
VIDEO CD if the “MULTI-DISC RESUME” setting
is “ON” during function change or when you open
the disc tray.
Tip
To play back from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H (or nN on the unit).
This system can stores the point where you
stopped the playback of the disc for up to 40
discs and resumes playback when you insert the
same disc again. If you store a playback resume
point for the 41st disc, the playback resume
point for the first disc will be deleted.
To activate this function, set “MULTI-DISC
RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”.
For details, see “MULTI-DISC RESUME” on
page 41.
Note
If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP”
is set to “ON” (page 41) and you play back a recorded
disc such as DVD-R, the system may play back other
recorded discs from the same point. To play back from
the beginning, press x twice and then press H (or
nN on the unit).
Playing a track, chapter or file
by entering the track, the
chapter or the file number
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD
and DivX video files only)
Press the numeric button(s) to enter the track,
the chapter or the file number you want to play
back when the Control Menu is turned off. Then,
press ENTER.
To enter a track, a chapter or a
file number over 10
1 Enter the corresponding digits.
2 Press ENTER.
Example:
To play back track, chapter or file number
30, press 3 and 0, then press ENTER.
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Playing in random order
— Shuffle Play
You can play back the tracks on the current disc
in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle
Play, the playing order may differs.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SHUFFLE), then press
ENTER.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear in the
on-screen display.
6 (14)
T
OFF
OFF
TRACK
2 : 5 0
PLAY
CD
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
item to be shuffled.
x During Program Play is Off
• TRACK: all tracks on the current disc is
played back randomly.
x
During Program Play is On
(see “Creating your own program” on
page 21
• ON: all tracks in Program Playlist is
played back randomly.
4 Press ENTER
Shuffle Play starts.
“SHUF” lights up in the display and
indicator lights up in green when
“TRACK” or “ON” is selected.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears from the on-screen display.
Notes
• Shuffle Play only available for the tracks on the
current disc.
• You cannot perform Shuffle Play during playback
with PBC function of VIDEO CDs.
• Shuffle Play is canceled when
– the disc tray is opened.
– you press DISC SKIP (or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3
buttons on the unit) to select other disc.
– you turn off the system.
– you change the function.
– you perform Track/Index Search.
Tip
You can also change the Shuffle Play setting when the
playback is stopped.
Disc – Playback
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Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
DATA DVD
You can play back all the titles, tracks, files or a
single title, chapter, track or file on a disc
repeatedly.
You can set the Shuffle Play to “ON” during
Program Play is set to “ON”.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “REPEAT” appear in the
on-screen display.
6 (14)
T
2 : 5 0
OFF
OFF
ALL DISCS
ONE DISC
TRACK
PLAY
CD
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
Repeat Play setting you want.
The default settings are underlined.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or
x
DVD-RW in VR mode
• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
• ALL DISCS: repeats all the titles of all the
discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all the titles on the
current disc.
• TITLE: repeats the current title.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
x
When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO
CD
• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
• ALL DISCS: repeats all the tracks of all
the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the
current disc.
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x
When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD
• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
• ALL DISCS: repeats all the tracks or files
of all the discs.
• ONE DISC: repeats all the albums on the
current disc.
• ALBUM: repeats the current album.
• TRACK
• FILE
x
1)
: repeats the current track.
2)
: repeats the current file.
When Program Play or Shuffle Play
is On
• OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
• ON: repeats the Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
4 Press ENTER.
Repeat Play starts.
If you select the setting other than “OFF”,
the indicator lights up in green.
1)
MP3 audio tracks only.
2)
DivX video files only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears from the on-screen display.
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Notes
• You can also change the Repeat Play setting by
pressing REPEAT repeatedly.
• “REPEAT” lights up in the display when the Repeat
Play setting is “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC”,
“TITLE”, “ALBUM” or “ON”.
• “REPEAT1” lights up in the display when the Repeat
Play setting is “CHAPTER”, “TRACK” or “FILE”.
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot perform
Repeat Play.
• You cannot perform Repeat Play during playback
with PBC functions of VIDEO CDs (page 24).
• When playing a DATA CD which contains MP3
audio tracks and JPEG image files, the audio sound
will not match the image if their playing time are
different.
• You cannot select “TRACK” when “MODE (MP3,
JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE (JPEG)”.
Tip
You can also change the Repeat Play setting when the
playback is stopped.
Creating your own program
—Program Play
You can make a program of up to 99 steps in the
order you want them to be played back.
You can only program the tracks from the
current disc.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(PROGRAM), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear in the
on-screen display.
6 (14)
T
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
2 : 5 0
PLAY
CD
Disc – Playback
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SET
t”, then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
––
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
0 : 00 : 00
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
Tracks number
continued
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4 Press ,.
The cursor moves to the track row “T”
(in this case, “01”).
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
––
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
0 : 00 : 00
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
5 Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track “02”.
Press M or m repeatedly to select “02”
under “T”, then press ENTER.
Selected track
Selected track
PROGRAM
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK 0 2
2. TRACK
3. TRACK
4. TRACK
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
7. TRACK
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
– –
Total time of the programmed tracks
0:15:30
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
06
6 To program other tracks, repeat steps
4 to 5.
7 Press H (or nN on the unit).
Program Play starts.
If you select setting other than “OFF”, the
indicator lights up in green.
When the Program Play ends, you can
restart the same program by pressing H
(or nN on the unit).
To cancel Program Play
Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To play
back the same program again, select “ON” in
step 3 and press ENTER or
H (or nN on
the unit).
To change a programmed step
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
program”.
2 Select the programmed step number you
want to change using
,.
M or m. Then, press
3 Follow step 5 of “Creating your own
program” to program a new track.
To delete a programmed step
from program list
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
program”.
2 Select the programmed step number you
want to delete by using
CLEAR.
The selected step is deleted. The following steps
is shifted up.
To delete all of the programmed
steps in the program list
M or m. Then, press
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own
program”.
2 Press M and select “ALL CLEAR”.
3 Press ENTER.
Notes
• The “REPEAT” setting is automatically change to
“ON” if the current setting is other than “OFF”.
• You cannot perform Program Play during playback
with PBC functions of VIDEO CDs.
Tip
The Program Play is canceled and the program list is
cleared when
– the disc tray is opened.
– you press DISC SKIP (or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3
buttons on the unit) to select another disc.
– you turn off the system.
– you unplug the unit.
– you change the function.
– you perform CD Synchro Recording.
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Playing DVD VIDEOs using
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
the menu
Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help you
enjoy the DVD VIDEOs. You can play back
DVD VIDEOs using these menus on the TV
screen.
Using TOP MENU
A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections of
picture or music feature called “title”. When you
play back a DVD VIDEO which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using TOP MENU.
Using MENU
Some DVD VIDEOs allow you to select the disc
contents using a menu. When you play back
these DVD VIDEOs, you can select items such
as the language for the subtitles and the language
for the sound using MENU.
1 Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The menu appears on the TV screen. The
contents of the menu vary depending on the
disc.
2 Press M and m or < and , or the
numeric buttons to select the title or
item you want to play back.
3 Press ENTER.
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW
You can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode
either according to the originally recorded
sequence or playlist created on the disc. This
function only available for DVD-RWs in VR
mode with playlist created.
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then
press ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST”
appear in the on-screen display.
1 ( 4 4 )
3 ( 2 8 )
T
1 : 3 0 : 5 0
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
DVD-RW
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
setting you want.
• PLAY LIST: plays back according to the
playlist created on the disc.
• ORIGINAL: plays back according to the
originally recorded sequence.
4 Press ENTER.
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Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions (Version
2.0)
— PBC Playback
You can use PBC (Playback Control) menus on
your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive
software. The menu format and structure may
differ depending on each disc.
1 Press H (or nN on the unit) to start
playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Version 2.0).
The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
item number you want.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Continue playback according to the
instructions on the menus to enjoy
interactive playback.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the VIDEO CD, as the operation
procedure may differ according to the
VIDEO CD.
To return to the previous menu
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu may not
appear in step 1.
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press H” in the operating
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H (or nN on the unit).
• PBC Playback is canceled when Shuffle Play,
Program Play or Repeat Play is On.
To cancel playback with PBC
functions
1 When playback is stopped, press .
or > (or turn . > on the unit
clockwise or counterclockwise) or the
numeric buttons to select a track.
2 Press H (or nN on the unit) or
ENTER.
“Play without PBC.” appears on the TV
screen and playback starts from the selected
track. Still images, such as the menu
screens, will not be shown.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then
press H (or nN on the unit).
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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the system can
play back
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) that contains MP3 audio
tracks in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 and JPEG
image files. However, the discs must be
recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level
2 or Joliet in expansion format for the system to
recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play
back discs recorded in Multi Session.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the CDR/CD-RW drives and the recording software
(not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files that the system
can play back
• The system can play back the MP3 audio
tracks which have the extension “.MP3”.
• The system can play back JPEG image files
–which have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
–which conform to the DCF* image file
format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standard for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA).
Disc – Playback
About the Multi Session discs
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the system will also
play back MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files
in other sessions. If audio tracks and image files
in AUDIO CD format or VIDEO CD format are
recorded in the first session, only the first
session will be played back.
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Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as
follows:
x Structure of disc contents
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
ROOT
Album
When you insert a DATA CD and press H
(or
nN on the unit), the numbered tracks (or
files) are played back sequentially, from 1
through 7. Any albums or files in current
selected album take priority over the next album
in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4
is played back before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of albums
names appears (page 28), the album names are
arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t E t F t G.
Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such
as album E) do not appear in the list.
MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the
above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable if
there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in each
album.
• The system can recognize up to 200 albums
including albums that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files. The system will not
play back any albums beyond the 200th album.
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files on an album which can be recognized by
this system is
– 600 when the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to
“AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)”.
– 300 when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to
“AUTO”.
• The system may take longer time to play back, when
the track or file in another album is played back.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
or JPEG image file is skipped.
• The system will play back any data with the
extension “.MP3”, “.JPG” or “.JPEG” even if they
are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing this data
may generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• The system does not support MP3PRO format.
• The system can play back MP3 audio tracks in the
format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter problems such as cannot play back, sound
interruptions and noise.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback:
– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non finalized
disc).
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs cannot be played back on the
system depending on the file format.
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• When playing the DATA CD (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) containing both MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files, select “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
from Control Menu when the TOC reading of the
disc is finished. If you want to play back
– both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,
set “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” to “AUTO”.
– MP3 audio tracks only, set “MODE(MP3, JPEG)”
to “AUDIO (MP3)”.
– JPEG image files only, set “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
to “IMAGE (JPEG)”.
• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only.
Tips
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of
the track or file names when you store the tracks
or files in a disc, the tracks and files will be played
back in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes a longer time to
start play back, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played back on this system.
Playing an album of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
1 Load a DATA CD on the disc tray.
The list of albums appears in the on-screen
display.
(
3 0
)
3
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
MY FAVOURITE SONG
R&B
JAZZ
CLASSIC
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSA NOVA
Disc – Playback
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
the album you want, then press H
(or nN on the unit).
For MP3 audio tracks, the system starts play
back from the first track of selected album.
For JPEG image files, the system starts a
slide show from the first image file of the
selected album.
To stop playback
Press x.
To go to the next or previous
page of album list
Press < or , repeatedly.
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To play back the next or previous
MP3 audio track
Press . or > repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
during playback.
Note
You can select the next album by pressing >
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise)
until the last track of the current album, then press >
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise).
The first track of the next album is selected. However,
you cannot select the previous album by pressing .
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit
counterclockwise). To select the previous album,
select the album from the album list.
To play back the next or previous
JPEG image file
Press < or , when the album list is turned
off.
Note
You can select the next album by pressing ,
repeatedly until the last file of the current album and
then press ,. The first file of the next album is
selected. However, you cannot select the previous
album by pressing < repeatedly. To select the
previous album, select the album from the album list.
To turn on or off the display of
album list
Press MENU repeatedly.
Note
• You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 81).
• You can select Repeat Play while playing MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files (page 20).
• You can press AUDIO to select the audio signal you
want while playing an MP3 audio track (page 38).
Playing an MP3 audio track
1 Load a DATA CD with MP3 audio tracks
on the disc tray.
The list of the albums appears in the
on-screen display. During playback of an
album, the album title is shaded.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
album you want, then press ENTER.
The list of the MP3 audio tracks of the
selected album appears in the on-screen
display.
M Y FAVOURITE SONG
1 ( 2 5 6
W ALTZ FOR DEBBY
MY ROMANCE
MILES TONES
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
AUTUM LEAVES
ALL BLUES
SOMEDAY MY PRINCE W...
)
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
MP3 audio track you want, then press
ENTER.
The selected MP3 audio track starts
playing.
To stop playback
Press x.
To go to the next or previous
page of tracks list
Press < or , repeatedly.
To play back the next or previous
MP3 audio track
Press . or > repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
during playback.
Note
You can select the next album by pressing >
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise)
until the last track of the current album, then press >
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise).
The first track of the next album is selected. However,
you cannot select the previous album by pressing .
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit
counterclockwise). To select the previous album,
select the album from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn on or off the display of
album list or track list
Press MENU repeatedly.
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Playing a JPEG image file
1 Load a DATA CD with JPEG image files
on the disc tray.
The list of the albums appears in the
on-screen display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
album you want, then press PICTURE
NAVI.
Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG
image files in the selected album is
displayed in the on-screen display.
If there are more than 16 image files on the
selected album, the scroll bar is shown at
the right. Press m repeatedly until the
bottom row of thumbnail picture, and then
press m. The on-screen display will shows
next 16 image files.
To return to the previous thumbnail picture,
press M repeatedly until the top row of the
thumbnail picture. Then, press M.
1234
5678
To go to the next or previous
JPEG image file
Press < or , repeatedly when the Control
Menu is not displayed.
Note
You can select the next album by pressing ,
repeatedly until the last file of the current album and
then press ,. The first file of the next album is
selected. However, you cannot select the previous
album by pressing < repeatedly. To select the
previous album, select the album from the album list.
To rotate an image
When an image is displayed in the
on-
screen display, you can rotate the image by 90
degrees.
Press M or m repeatedly while viewing an
image. Each time you press M, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
Example: When you press M once
Rotating direction
Disc – Playback
9101112
13 14 15 16
3 Press M/m/</, to select the image
you want to view, then press H
(or nN on the unit).
The slide show starts from the selected
image file.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Notes
• This function is canceled when you press < or ,
to select next or previous image, the image will
return to its original view if it is rotated previously.
• The slide show stops when you press M or m.
To stop playback
Press x.
Tip
You can also change the slide show speed
and eff
ect
(page 31) while playing JPEG image files.
(page 31)
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Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound
You can play back a slide show with sound by
first placing both JPEG image files and MP3
audio tracks in the same album on a DATA CD.
1 Load a DATA CD on the disc tray.
The list of albums appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(MODE (MP3, JPEG)), then
press ENTER.
The options for “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”
appear in the on-screen display.
)
( 2 7
AUTO
AUTO
AUDIO (MP3)
IMAGE (JPEG)
DATA CD
MP3
The default setting is underlined.
• AUTO
: play back JPEG image files as a
slide show with sound (MP3 audio
tracks).
• AUDIO (MP3): play back MP3 audio
tracks continuously.
• IMAGE (JPEG): play back JPEG image
files as a slide show.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“AUTO”, then press ENTER.
5 Press MENU.
The list of album appears in the on-screen
display.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select
the album you want, then press H
(or nN on the unit).
The slide show starts from the selected
album.
To stop playback
Press x.
To turn on or off the display of
album list
Press MENU repeatedly
To cancel slide show with sound
Select “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)” in
step 4.
Notes
• There are some cases where you cannot change the
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting when
– the setting of “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is “IMAGE
(JPEG)” and the selected disc only contains MP3
audio tracks.
– the setting of “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is “AUDIO
(MP3)” and the selected disc only contains JPEG
image files.
• You cannot play back JPEG image files and MP3
audio tracks at the same time if they are not contained
in the same album.
• When the playback duration of the JPEG image files
is longer than the MP3 audio tracks, the image slide
show continues without sound.
• When the playback duration of MP3 audio tracks is
longer than the JPEG image files, the audio track
continues with no slide show.
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks in the DATA CD and
the “MODE (JPEG, MP3)” setting is “AUDIO
(MP3)”, “No audio data” appears in the on-screen
display and the disc cannot be played back.
• If there are no JPEG image files in the DATA CD and
the “MODE (JPEG, MP3)” setting is “IMAGE
(JPEG)”, “No image data” appears in the on-screen
display and the disc cannot be played back.
• The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when
“AUDIO (MP3)” is selected.
• If you play back the MP3 audio tracks and the JPEG
image files with large data size at the same time, the
sound may be skipped. It is recommended that you
reduce the data size by creating the MP3 audio tracks
with bit rate 128 kpbs or lower. If the sound skipping
still occurs, reduce the data size of JPEG image file
by creating the JPEG image files in smaller size or
resolution.
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Tips
• You can also change the slide show speed
and effect
• If you want to play back a slide show with the same
audio track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 20).
(page 31)
while viewing JPEG image files.
(page 31)
Specifying the slide show
speed
(JPEG image file only)
When you play back JPEG image files as slide
show, you can specify the duration for an image
to appear in the on-screen display.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
Control Menu for JPEG image files
appears in the on-screen display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(INTERVAL), then press
ENTER.
The options for “INTERVAL” appear in the
on-screen display.
12)
3 (
4)
1(
10 / 29 / 2 004
NORMAL
NORMAL
FAST
SLOW 1
SLOW 2
DATA CD
JPEG
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• NORMAL
: Sets the duration to about 6 to
9 seconds (Images that are four million
pixels or more will lengthen the duration).
• FAST: Sets the duration shorter than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 1: Sets the duration longer than
NORMAL.
• SLOW 2: Sets the duration longer than
SLOW 1.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
Note
Some JPEG image files may take longer time to
display than others, which may make the duration
seems longer that the option you selected. Especially
progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of
3,000,000 pixels or more.
Selecting a transition effect
for image files in the slide
show
(JPEG image file only)
When you play back a JPEG image file, you can
select the transition effect to be used when
viewing the slide show.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until
Control Menu for JPEG image files
appears in the on-screen display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(EFFECT), then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear in the
on-screen display.
12)
3 (
4)
1(
1 0 / 2 3 / 2 0 0 4
MODE 1
MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3
MODE 4
MODE 5
OFF
DATA CD
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
•MODE 1
: The image sweeps in from top
to bottom.
• MODE 2: The image of the screen sweeps
from left to right of the screen.
• MODE 3: The image stretches out from
the center of the screen.
• MODE 4: The image changes with
MODE 1, 2, 3 randomly.
• MODE 5: The next image slides over the
previous image.
• OFF: Turns off this function.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
Disc – Playback
JPEG
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Enjoying DivX® video files
DATA DVD
(Except for Latin American models)
About DivX Video Files
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product
is an official DivX
You can play back DATA CDs and DATA
DVDs that contain DivX
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the system can play back
Playback of DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on
this system is subject to certain conditions:
– With DATA CDs that contain DivX video
files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files, the system only play back the
DivX video files.
– With DATA DVDs, the system only play
back DivX video files. DATA DVDs that
contains MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files are not played back.
However, this system only play back DATA
CDs that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2
or Joliet in expansion format and DATA DVDs
that conforms to Universal Disk Format (UDF).
This system can play back DATA CDs in Multi
Session but cannot play back DATA DVDs in
Multi Session.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc
driver and the recording software for details on
the recording format.
®
Certified product.
®
video files.
DivX video files that the system
can play back
This system can play back files with extension
“.AVI” or “.DIVX” that contain data in DivX
format.
Notes
• The system may not play back a DivX video file
when the file has been combined from two or more
DivX video files.
• The system cannot play bac k a DivX video file which
size more than 720 (width) x 576 (height)/2GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be
unclear or the sound may skip.
• The system cannot play back some DivX video files
that are longer than 3 hours.
Playing an album of DivX
video files
1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with
DivX video files on the disc tray.
The list of the albums appears in the onscreen display.
3( 3)
SUMMER 2003
NEW YEAR’S DAY
MY FAVOURITES
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
album you want.
3 Press H (or nN on the unit).
Playback starts from the first DivX video
file of the selected album.
To stop playback
Press x.
To go to the next or previous
page of album list
Press , or < repeatedly.
To turn on or off the display of
album list
Press MENU repeatedly.
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Playing a DivX video file
1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with
DivX video files on the disc tray.
The list of the albums appears in the
on-screen display.
HAWAII 2004
VENUS
MY FAVOURITES
1 (2 )
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
album you want, then press ENTER.
The list of files of the selected album
appears in the on-screen display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
file you want, then press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected file.
To stop playback
Press x.
To go to the next or previous
page of file list
Press , or < repeatedly.
To play back the next or previous
DivX video file
Press . or > repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
during playback.
Note
You can select the next album by pressing >
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise)
until the last track of the current album then press >
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise).
The first track of the next album is selected. However,
you cannot select the previous album by pressing .
repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit
counterclockwise). To select the previous album,
select the album from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• If there are no DivX video files recorded on a DATA
DVD, a message appears to indicate that the disc is
not playable.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may
pause or unclear. In these case, it is recommended
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note that, this system does not conform to WMA
(Windows Media Audio) format.
• Due to the compression technology used for DivX
video files, it may take some time after you press H
(or nN on the unit) for the picture to appear.
• Depending on the DivX vi deo file, the sound may not
match the pictures on the screen.
Tips
• You can view the disc information while playing a
DivX video file (page 81).
• If the number of viewing t imes is preset, you can play
back the DivX video files as many times as the preset
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when the system is turned off.
– when the disc tray is opened.
– when another file is played back.
Disc – Playback
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Searching for a particular point on a disc
— Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame
DATA DVD
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward
or fast reverse
—Scan
(Except for JPEG image files)
Press m or M repeatedly (or turn mM
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
while playing a disc. When you find the point
you want, press H (or
return to normal playback. Each time you press
m or M (or turn mM on the unit
clockwise or counterclockwise) during scan, the
playback speed changes cyclically as follows:
Playback direction
×2B1) t 1M t 2M t 3M
1)
DVD VIDEO and AUDIO CD only
2)
DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode, DivX video
files and VIDEO CD only
Opposite direction
×2b1) t 1m t 2m t 3m
1)
DVD VIDEO only
2)
DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode, DivX video
files and VIDEO CD only
•The “×2B”/“×2b” playback speed is about twice the
normal speed.
• The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster than
the “2M”/“2m”.
• The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than
the “1M”/“1m”.
nN on the unit) to
2)
2)
Notes
• Depending on the disc, actual speeds may differ with
some discs.
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD,
you may not be able to do some of the operations.
• For DATA CDs, you can search for a particular point
on an MP3 audio track only.
Watching frame by frame
— Slow-motion Play
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode,
DivX video files and VIDEO CD only)
Press SLOW or SLOW repeatedly
(or turn SLOW on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) when the playback is paused.
To return to the normal playback, press H
(or
nN on the unit).
Each time you press SLOW or SLOW
(or turn SLOW on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise), the playback speed changes
as follow:
Playback direction
2 y 1
Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-RW in VR mode only)
2 y 1
• The “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than
“1 ”/“1 .”
Playing one frame at a time
— Freeze Frame
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode,
DivX video files and VIDEO CD only)
Press STEP C to go to the next frame when
playback is paused. Press c STEP to go to the
preceding frame when playback is paused (DVD
VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR mode only).
To return to normal playback, press H (or
nN on the unit).
Notes
• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW
in VR mode.
• For DATA CDs, this function available only for
DivX video files.
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.
Using the on-screen display to search for a title/chapter/scene/track/ index/album/file
DATA DVD
You can search a title (DVD VIDEO and DVDRW in VR mode), chapter (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-RW in VR mode), track (AUDIO CD,
VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks), scene
(VIDEO CD), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video
files) and file (JPEG image files and DivX video
files). As titles, tracks, albums, chapters, indexes
and files are assigned unique numbers on the
disc, you can select the number you want from
the Control Menu in the on-screen display. You
can also search for a particular point using the
time code (Time Search) (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-RW in VR mode only).
1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a
DATA CD with JPEG image files, press
DISPLAY twice.)
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
search item.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or
x
DVD-RW in VR mode
TITLE
CHAPTER
x When playing a VIDEO CD without
PBC Playback
TRACK
INDEX
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
Playback
SCENE
x When playing an AUDIO CD
TRACK
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
track)
ALBUM
TRACK
x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG
image file)
ALBUM
FILE
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA
DVD (DivX video file)
ALBUM
FILE
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number). The number in parentheses
indicates the total number of titles,
chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or
files.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
DVD VIDEO
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3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” change to “– – (**)”.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
T
( 3 4
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
4 Press M or m repeatedly or numeric
buttons to select the title, chapter,
track, index, scene, etc number you
want to search.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
5 Press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected title, chapter, track, index, scene,
album or file.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears from the on-screen display.
To search for a particular
point using the time code
— Time Search
For example, search for the elapsed playing time
of the current title of the DVD VIDEO.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears in the
on-screen display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(TIME/TEXT).
“T **:**:**” (elapsed playing time of the
current title) is selected.
3 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” change to “T--:--:--”.
4 Input the time code using the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, enter “2:10:20”.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot perform
Time Search.
Tip
You can change the display to show elapsed playing
time or remaining time. For details, see “Checking the
elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles” on
page 81.
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Searching by scene
— Picture Navigation
You can view the first scene of each track
(VIDEO CD and Super VCD), each chapter
(DVD VIDEO) or each title (DVD VIDEO) and
find the track, chapter or title you want quickly.
1 For DVD VIDEO, press PICTURE NAVI
repeatedly to select “CHAPTER
VIEWER” or “TITLE VIEWER”.
For VIDEO CD and Super VCD, press
PICTURE NAVI to select “TRACK
VIEWER”.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only): displays the first scene of each
chapter.
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only):
displays the first scene of each title.
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD and
Super VCD only): displays the first scene
of each track.
2 Press ENTER.
The first scene of each chapter, title or track
appears in the on-screen display as follows:
To cancel searching
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
• “VIEWER” appears in the display during Picture
Navigation.
Tip
If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is
displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
To display the remaining chapters, titles, or tracks,
select a scene at the bottom row and press m. To return
to the previous scene, select a scene at the top row and
press M.
Disc – Playback
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
3 Press M/m/</, to select a chapter,
title or track, then press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
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Disc – Various functions
Changing the sound/ subtitle/language
DATA DVD
Changing the sound
You can select the audio format you want while
playing a DVD VIDEO or DivX video file
recorded in multiple audio format. If the DVD
VIDEO or DivX video file is recorded in
Multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
You can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left speakers
while playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD or an
MP3 audio track. For example, when playing a
track with the vocals on the right channel and the
instrument on the left channel, you can hear the
instruments from both speakers by selecting left
channel.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback
to select the audio signal you want.
The default settings are underlined.
x
When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the options for
language and audio format varies.
When 4-digits number is displayed, it represents
the language code (see “Language code list” on
page 101). When the same language is displayed
twice or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
x
When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode
The number of audio tracks recorded on a disc
are displayed.
Example:
• 1: MAIN
• 1: SUB: The sub sound of the audio track 1.
• 1: MAIN+SUB: The main and sub sound of the
audio track 1.
• 2: MAIN: The main sound of the audio track 2.
• 2: SUB: The sub sound of the audio track 2.
• 2: MAIN + SUB: The main and sub sound of
the audio track 2.
x
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound.
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural).
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
x
The options for audio signal format differ
depending on the DivX video files contained on
the disc.
x
• 1: STEREO: The stereo sound of the audio
track 1.
• 1: 1/L: The sound of the left channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural).
• 1: 2/R: The sound of the right channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural).
• 2: STEREO: The stereo sound of the audio
track 2.
• 2: 1/L: The sound of the left channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural).
• 2: 2/R: The sound of the right channel of the
audio track 2 (monaural).
Notes
• For discs not recorded in multiple audio formats, you
cannot change the sound.
• During playback of DVD VIDEO, the sound may
change automatically.
: The main sound of the audio track 1.
When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, or
an MP3 audio track
When playing a DATA CD (DivX video
file), or DATA DVD (DivX video file)
When playing a Super VCD
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Displaying the audio
information of the disc
(DVD VIDEO and DivX video files only)
When you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the audio signal format of the disc are
displayed in the on-screen display.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple
signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel
signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the number of
recorded channels may differ.
Surround (L/R)
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL
Front (L/R) +
Center
The symbols shown in the on-screen display
represents the audio signals channel which is
output from the different speaker.
• L: Front Left
• R: Front Right
•C: Center
• LS: Surround Left
• RS: Surround Right
• S: Surround signal which is produced from
Dolby Surround Sound or monaural surround
of the Dolby Digital.
• LFE: Low Frequency Effect
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
3 / 2 .1
LRC
LFE
LS RS
The audio format
of current track
x When playing a DivX video file
Example:
MP3 audio track
1: MP3 128k
Bit rate
Disc – Various functions
Displaying the subtitles
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode and
DivX video files only)
You can change the language of the subtitles
while playing a disc, or turn the subtitles on or
off whenever you want with the discs which
multilingual subtitles are recorded.
For example you can select the language you
want and turn the subtitles on for better
understanding.
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle
language changes.
To turn off the subtitles
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select “OFF”.
Notes
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. You also may not
be able to turn them off.
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file
contains subtitle information within the same file.
Example:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 channel:
2 Surround components
DOLBY DIGITAL
2 Front components +
1 Center component
3 / 2 . 1
1 LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component
continued
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Changing the on-screen
display language, DVD menu
language and audio track
auto selection mode
— LANGUAGE SETUP/CUSTOM
SETUP
When you select “CUSTOM SETUP”
CUSTOM SETUP
PAUSE MODE:
TRACK SELECTION:
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
AUDIO DRC:
DivX:
Registration Code
AUTO
OFF
ON
OFF
t
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear in the onscreen display.
)
1 2 ( 2 7
)
BNR
1 8 ( 3 4
T
QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
1:
3 0:5 0
DVD VIDEO
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display
appears in the on-screen display.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“LANGUAGE SETUP” or “CUSTOM
SETUP”, then press ENTER.
When you select “LANGUAGE SETUP”
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
setting, then press ENTER.
The default settings are underlined.
x OSD (on-screen display)
Switches the language of the on-screen display.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x MENU (DVD VIDEO only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.
x AUDIO (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track. Select
the language from the displayed list. When you
select “ORIGINAL”, the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
x SUBTITLE (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the
language from the displayed list. When you
select “AUDIO FOLLOW”, the language for the
subtitles changes according to the language you
selected for the sound track.
x PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW
in VR mode only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO The picture, including
subjects that move
dynamically, is output with
no jitter. Normally select this
position.
FRAME The picture, including
subjects that do not move
dynamically, is output in
high resolution.
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x TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)
Gives the priority to the sound track which
contains the highest number of channels when
you play back a DVD VIDEO on which multiple
audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
OFF No priority given.
AUTO Priority given.
Notes
• When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may
change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has
higher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in
“LANGUAGE SETUP”. Depending on the disc, this
function may not work.
• If PCM, MPEG audio, DTS and Dolby Digital sound
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio
sound tracks in this order.
x MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO and
VIDEO CD only)
Turn the Multi-Disc Resume function on or off.
Resume playback point can be stored in memory
for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO or VIDEO
CD discs (page 18).
ON Stores the resume playback
point in memory for up to 40
discs.
OFF Does not store the resume
playback point in memory.
Playback starts at the resume
playback point only for the
current disc in the system.
x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range
Compression)
(DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR mode
only)
Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound
track. Useful for watching movies at low volume
late at night.
OFF No compression of
STANDARD Reproduces the sound track
MAX Narrows the DYNAMIC
Note
AUDIO DRC works only with Dolby Digital source.
DYNAMIC range.
with the kind of DYNAMIC
range that the recording
engineer intended.
range fully.
x DivX (Except for Latin American models)
Display the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com
Note
When you select language in “MENU”, “AUDIO” or
“SUBTITLE” that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded language is automatically
selected. Depending on the disc, the language may not
be selected automatically.
Tips
• You can reset all the DVD settings except for
Parental Control by performing the operations
described under “To return the DVD setup to the
default settings*, perform reset as follows:”
(page 94).
• If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU”, “AUDIO”
or “SUBTITLE”, select and enter the language code
from the “Language Code List” (page 101) using the
numeric buttons.
on the Internet.
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Adjusting the angle/image
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO
ON
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
Changing the angles
You can change the viewing angle while playing
a DVD VIDEO on which various angles (multiangles) for a scene are recorded. For example,
while playing a scene of a train in motion, you
can display the view from either the front of the
train, the left window of the train or the right
window of the train without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback.
Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD VIDEO.
Adjusting the TV screen
— SCREEN SETUP
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear in the onscreen display.
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QUICK
CUSTOM
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3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display
appears in the on-screen display.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SCREEN SETUP”, then press ENTER.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
setting, then press ENTER.
The default settings are underlined.
x TV TYPE (DVD VIDEO only)
Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
The default setting varies depending on the area.
16:9
4:3 LETTER
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect
a wide-screen TV or a TV
with a wide mode function.
Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV. This setting
displays a wide picture with
bands displayed on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV. This setting
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
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•16:9
• 4:3 LETTER BOX
x SCREEN SAVER
Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on
the screen saver, the screen saver image appears
when playback is stopped or paused for 15
minutes or when you play back an AUDIO CD,
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (except
during slide show) for more than 15 minutes.
The screen saver prevents your display device
from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H
(or nN
on the unit) to cancel the screen
saver.
ON Turns on the screen saver.
OFF Turns off the screen saver.
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• 4:3 PAN SCAN
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3 LETTER BOX”
may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
x COLOR SYSTEM
(Except for Latin American and Russian
models)
Select the color system when you play back a
VIDEO CD.
AUTO Output the video signal according
to the color system of the disc,
either PAL or NTSC.
PAL Change the video signal of an
NTSC disc and output it in the
PAL system.
NTSC Change the video signal of a PAL
disc and output it in the NTSC
system.
Tip
You can reset all the DVD settings except for parental
control by performing the operations described under
“To return the DVD setup to the default settings*,
perform reset as follows:” (page 94).
x BACKGROUND
Select the background colour or picture to be
displayed on the TV screen. The background
colour or picture is displayed when the playback
is stopped or while playing an AUDIO CD or
MP3 audio tracks.
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS The preset picture stored in the
BLUE The background color is blue.
BLACK The background color is black.
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, but
only when the jacket picture is
already recorded on the disc
(DVD VIDEO, CD-EXTRA,
etc.). If the disc does not contain a
jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS”
picture appears.
system appears in the
background.
x BLACK LEVEL
(Latin American models only)
Select the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the video jacks other than
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
ON Set the black level of the output
OFF Lower the standard black level.
signal to the standard level.
Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
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x BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
(Latin American models only)
Select the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
You cannot select “BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT OUT)” when the system
outputs progressive signal.
OFF Set the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
ON Raise the standard black level.
Use this when the picture
becomes too black.
x 4:3 OUTPUT
This setting is effective only when you set “TV
TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9”. Adjust
this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals.
If you can change the aspect ratio on your
progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV,
change the setting on your TV. This setting is
effective only when “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”
is selected by using the PROGRESSIVE button
on the unit.
FULL Select this when you can change
the aspect ratio on your TV.
NORMAL Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on your
TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio
signal with black bands on left
and right sides of the image.
Adjusting the delay time between the picture and sound
— A/V SYNC
DATA DVD
When the sound does not synchronize with the
pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay
time between the picture and sound.
A/V SYNC does not work for MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files in DATA CD.
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(A/V SYNC), then press
ENTER.
The options for “A/V SYNC” appear in the
on-screen display.
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OFF
OFF
ON
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3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
•OFF
: does not adjust.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
• ON: adjusts the difference between sound
and picture.
4 Press ENTER.
Note
Depending on the input stream, this function may not
work.
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Restricting playback of the disc
— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/
PARENTAL CONTROL
You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for
the disc you want.
• Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the
system will not play back inappropriate discs.
• Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
skipped or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Custom
Parental Control and Parental Control.
Preventing playback of
specific discs
— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then
press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL”
appear in the on-screen display.
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1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
DVD VIDEO
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
“ONt”, then press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears in the on-screen display.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
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You can set the playback restrictions so that the
system will not play back inappropriate discs.
You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the
forty-first disc, the playback restriction for the
first disc is canceled.
1 Insert the disc you want to set the
playback restriction.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER. The display for
confirming the password appears in the onscreen display.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears in the on-screen display.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
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5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the numeric buttons, then press
ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears in
the on-screen display and the screen returns
to the Control Menu.
If you make a mistake entering
your password
Press < before you press ENTER and input the
correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press DISPLAY, then start from step 3 again.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears from the on-screen display.
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1 In step 4, select “OFFt”, then press
ENTER.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
To change the password
1 In step 4, select “PASSWORDt”, then
press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears in the on-screen display.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the numeric buttons, then press
ENTER.
Playing the disc for which
Custom Parental Control is
set
1 Insert the disc for which Custom
Parental Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”
display appears in the on-screen display.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
ENTER
and press
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
Tip
If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the numeric buttons when the
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display prompt
you for password, then press ENTER. The display will
prompt you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback for children
—Parental Control
You can limit the playback of some DVD
VIDEOs according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users.
1 Press DISPLAY when the playback
is stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
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2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(PARENTAL CONTROL), then
press ENTER.
The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL”
appear in the on-screen display.
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1 8 ( 3 4 )
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
ON
PLAYER
PASSWORD
DVD VIDEO
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“PLAYERt”, then press ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears in the on-screen display.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
ENTER
then press
.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER. The display for
confirming the password appears in the
on-screen display.
x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears in the on-screen display.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the numeric buttons, then press
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears in the on-screen
display.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD:
USA
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press < before you press ENTER and
input the correct number.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“STANDARD”, then press ENTER.
The options for “STANDARD” appear in
the on-screen display.
PA RE NTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD:
USA
USA
OTHERS
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERSt”, enter the
area code in the table on page 49 using the
numeric buttons.
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7 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“LEVEL”, then press ENTER.
The options for “LEVEL” appear in the onscreen display.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD:
8:
7:
6:
5:
OFF
NC17
R
8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
level you want, then press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is completed.
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press DISPLAY, then start from step 2 again.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu disappears from the on-screen display.
To turn off the Parental Control
function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To change the password
1 In step 3, select “PASSWORD t”, then
press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears in the on-screen display.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it
using the numeric buttons, then press
ENTER.
Playing the disc for which
Parental Control is set
1 Insert the disc and press H (or nN
on the unit).
The display for entering your password
appears in the on-screen display.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
Playback starts.
Notes
• Depending on the disc type, the Control Menu will
show different items.
• When you play back DVD VIDEOs which do not
have the Parental Control function, playback cannot
be limited on this system.
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked
to change the parental control level while playing the
disc. In this case, enter your password, then change
the level. If the Resume Play is canceled, the level
returns to the original level.
Tip
If you forgot your password, remove the disc and
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback for children”
(page 46). When you are prompt to enter password,
enter “199703” using the numeric buttons, then press
ENTER. The display will prompt you to enter a new
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, reload the disc and press H (or nN on
the unit). When the display for entering your password
appears in the on-screen display, enter your new
password.
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Area code
Standard Code number
Argentina 2044
Australia 2047
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Brazil 2070
Canada 2079
Chile 2090
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
India 2248
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Korea 2304
Malaysia 2363
Mexico 2362
Netherlands 2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Thailand 2528
United Kingdom 2184
Speaker settings
— SPEAKER SETUP
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
the size of the speakers you have connected and
their distance from your listening position.
Then, use the test tone to adjust the level of the
speakers to the same level.
Setting the speaker size and
distance
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear in the
on-screen display.
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1 2 ( 2 7
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QUICK
QUICK
CUSTOM
RESET
1:
3 0:5 0
DVD VIDEO
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display
appears in the on-screen display.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press
ENTER.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:
OFF
YES
YES
BEHIND
YES
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5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SIZE” or “DISTANCE”, then press
ENTER.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
setup item, then press ENTER.
7 Press M or m repeatedly to select or set
a setting, then press ENTER.
Note
You cannot perform SPEAKER SETUP when you
connect headphones or microphones to the unit.
To return to the default setting
after you change a setting
Press CLEAR before you press ENTER.
However, you cannot return “SIZE” setting to
default value.
x SIZE
When you connect or disconnect center speaker,
surround speakers or subwoofer, or you move
the surround speakers, adjust the setting for
CENTER, SURROUND and SUBWOOFER.
Since the front speaker setting is fixed, you
cannot change it.
The default settings are underlined.
FRONT YES
CENTER YES: Normally select this.
NONE: Select this when center
speaker is not connected.
SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if surround
speakers are located in section B.
SIDE: Select this if surround
speakers are located in section A.
NONE: Select this when surround
speakers are not connected.
SUBWOOFER YES: Select this when an optional
subwoofer is connected.
NONE: Select this when an
optional subwoofer is not
connected.
Notes
• When adjusting speakers setting, the sound may cut
off for a moment.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the
optional subwoofer may output the excessive sound.
• When you play back a DVD VIDEO that does not
have subwoofer output recorded, note that no sound
is produced from the subwoofer, even if
“SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES”.
• When you connect an optional subwoofer, make sure
you have set the “SUBWOOFER” to “YES”. If set to
“NONE”, no sound is output from the optional
subwoofer.
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x DISTANCE
The default setting for the speakers distance in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
3.0m
3.0m 3.0m
3.0m 3.0m
Be sure to change the value in the Control Menu
when you move the speakers. When you set the
distance using the QUICK SETUP (page 14),
the settings are automatically displayed. Any
items that are set to “NONE” in the “SIZE”
setting cannot be selected.
The default settings are underlined.
FRONT
1)
3.0m
CENTER
1)2)
3.0m
SURROUND
1)2)
3.0m
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0
meters.
Center speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
meter increments from 0.0 to 7.0
meters.
Surround speaker distance from
the listening position can be set in
0.2 meter increments from 0.0 to
7.0 meters.
Notes
• When adjusting sp eakers distance, the sound may cut
off for a moment.
• If each of the front or surround speakers are not
placed at an equal distance from your listening
position, set the distance of the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away
from your listening position than the front speakers.
• Depending on the input stream, the “DISTANCE”
setting may not be effective.
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1)
The default settings change when you perform
QUICK SETUP (page 14).
2)
The setting range changes depending on the front
speakers setting.
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Adjusting the speaker volume
and level
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display in the on-screen display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear in the
on-screen display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SETUP” display
appears in the on-screen display.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press
ENTER.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:
OFF
YES
YES
BEHIND
YES
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”,
then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence except for subwoofer.
7 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“LEVEL (FRONT)”, then press ENTER.
8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
speaker, then press ENTER.
The test tone is emitted from the selected
speaker.
9 Press M or m repeatedly to adjust the
level from your listening position.
10 Press ENTER when you finish
adjusting.
11 Repeat step 8 to 10 to adjust the
speaker level for other speakers.
12 Press <.
13 Repeat step 7 to 12 to adjust “LEVEL
(SURROUND)” setting.
14 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.
15 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“OFF”, then press ENTER.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cut off
for a moment.
Tips
• To adjust the speaker level without listening to the
test tone, skip step 5, 6, 14 and 15.
• To change the volume of all speakers at one time,
press VOLUME +/– repeatedly (or turn MASTER
VOLUME on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise).
x LEVEL (FRONT)
You can adjust the level of each front and center
speaker and subwoofer as follows. Be sure to set
“TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
Any items that are set to “NONE” in “SIZE”
setting cannot be selected.
The default settings are underlined.
L
0.0 dB
R
0.0 dB
CENTER
0.0 dB
SUBWOOFER
0.0 dB
Note
Depending on the subwoofer, the sound output during
test tone is turned on may be smaller compared to
other speakers.
Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB
in 1 dB increments.
Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB
in 1 dB increments.
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB
in 1 dB increments.
Set this between –10 dB and +10
dB in 1 dB increments.
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x LEVEL (SURROUND)
You can adjust the level of each surround
speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
This setting cannot be selected if you set
“SURROUND” in “SIZE” to “NONE”.
The default settings are underlined.
L
0.0 dB
R
0.0 dB
x TEST TONE
Set this between –6 dB and
+6 dB in 1 dB increments.
Set this between –6 dB and
+6 dB in 1 dB increments.
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
“LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL
(SURROUND)”.
The default setting is underlined.
OFF The test tone is not emitted from
ON The test tone is emitted from each
the speakers.
speaker in sequence except for
subwoofer. The test tone is
emitted from selected speakers
during “LEVEL (FRONT)” or
“LEVEL (SURROUND)”
adjustment.
Using the THEATRE SYNC function
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your
Sony TV and this system, changes the system’s
function to “DVD” and then switches the TV’s
input source you set with one button.
Preparing for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.
Hold down SLEEP and press numeric
buttons, CLEAR or ALBUM +/– to select the
TV’s input source connected to this
system.
Hold down SLEEP
and press
0 No input source
1VIDEO 1
2VIDEO 2
3VIDEO 3
4VIDEO 4
5VIDEO 5
6VIDEO 6
7VIDEO 7
8VIDEO 8
9 COMPONENT 1
CLEAR COMPONENT 2
ALBUM – COMPONENT 3
ALBUM + COMPONENT 4
TV’s input source
(Default)
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The selected TV’s input source is memorized
into the remote.
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Operating for the THEATER
SYNC function
Point the remote to the direction of TV and
this unit, then press THEATER SYNC.
If this function does not work, change the
transmission time. The transmission time varies
depending on the TV.
To change the transmission time
Hold down > and press numeric button
to change the transmission time.
Hold down >
and press
1 0.5 (Default)
21
31.5
42
52.5
63
73.5
84
The transmission time from the remote is
selected.
Notes
• This function is only available for Sony TV series.
• If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this
function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.
Transmission time
Changing the format of the video signal from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
Progressive is the method for displaying the TV
images which reduces flickering and sharpens
the image. To display by using this method, you
need to connect to a TV that can accepts
progressive signals.
You can output video signal from
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in
INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE format.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “DVD” (or press DVD on the
unit).
2 Press PROGRESSIVE on the unit
repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
P AUTO
x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)
Select this when your TV accepts progressive
signals and the TV is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. The system
automatically detects the software type and
selects the appropriate conversion method.
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)
Select this when your TV accepts progressive
signals and the TV is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
The system fix the conversion method to
PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based
software.
Select this if the image is not clear when you
select “P AUTO”.
x INTERLACE
Select this when your TV does not accept
progressive signals or your TV is connected to
the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jack.
t P VIDEO t INTERLACE
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About DVD VIDEO software types
and the conversion method
The software of DVD VIDEO can be divided
into 2 types:
• Film-based software
Film-based software is derived from the film
and displays the images at 24 frames per
second.
• Video-based software
Video-based software is derived from TV,
such as dramas and sitcoms and displays
images at 30 frames or 60 fields per second.
Some DVD VIDEO contains both type of
software. In order for these images appear in
your TV naturally during the video output is in
progressive format, the progressive signals
needs to be converted to match the software type
of your DVD VIDEO.
Notes
• When you play back video-based software in
progressive signal format, sections of some types of
images may appear unnatural due to the conversion
process when you connect your TV to the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• The image from VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT
jacks are always output in INTERLACE format
although you select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”.
• There would be no images on your TV or the image
is not clear if your setting is not matched with your
TV or connection.
• “PROGRESSIVE” lights up in the display when you
select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”.
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List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type
When you press DISPLAY, the following items are displayed in Control Menu.
Control Menu Items Function
TITLE (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR
mode only)
SCENE (VIDEO CD with PBC playback
only)
TRACK (VIDEO CD without PBC playback
only)
CHAPTER (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in
VR mode only)
INDEX (VIDEO CD without PBC playback
only)
ALBUM (MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files
and DivX video files only)
Selects the title (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW in VR
mode) to be played back.
Display the scene (VIDEO CD with PBC
playback).
Selects the track (VIDEO CD without PBC
playback) to be played back.
Selects the chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW in
VR mode) to be played back.
Selects the index (VIDEO CD without PBC
playback) to be played back.
Selects the album to be played back.
TRACK (AUDIO CD and MP3 audio tracks
only)
TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed playing time and the
FILE (JPEG image files and DivX video files
only)
DATE (JPEG image files only) Displays the date information.
REPEAT Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all files),
PARENTAL CONTROL (DVD VIDEO,
VIDEO CD and AUDIO CD only)
A/V SYNC (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR
mode, VIDEO CD and DivX video files only)
SETUP QUICK
KEY CONTROL* Changes the key to suit your vocal range.
Selects the track to be played back.
remaining time.
Input the time code for picture and music
searching (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW in VR mode).
Selects the file to be played back.
one title/chapter/track/album or contents of
program repeatedly.
Sets the disc to prohibit playback.
Sets the delay time between the sound and picture.
Choose the language of an on-screen display, the
aspect ratio of the TV and the distance of the
connected speakers.
CUSTOM
In addition to the “QUICK” settin g, you can adjust
other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “CUSTOM” to the default
setting.
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KARAOKE PON* Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, by
reducing the sound of the vocals.
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Control Menu Items Function
PROGRAM (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD
only)
SHUFFLE (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) Plays back the track in random order.
Selects the track to play back in the order you
want.
VOCAL* (DVD VIDEO, AUDIO CD and
VIDEO CD only)
VOCAL SELECT* (DVD VIDEO, AUDIO
CD and VIDEO CD only)
MODE (MP3, JPEG) (MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files only)
INTERVAL (JPEG image files only) Sets the interval time of image during slide show.
EFFECT (JPEG image files only) Selects the transition effect to be used during slide
GUIDE MELODY* (DVD VIDEO only) Turns the Guide Melody On/Off in the Dolby
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
(DVD-RW in VR mode only)
* This function only available during karaoke mode.
Tips
• Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes cyclically as follows:
Control Menu display 1
r
Control Menu display 2*
r
Control Menu display off
* Control menu display 2 is not available when the selected disc is DATA CD or DATA DVD with DivX video
files.
• The Control Menu items different depending on the disc.
• The following icons indicator light up in green when you select any item except “OFF”.
–REPEAT
– A/V SYNC
– KARAOKE PON
– PROGRAM
–SHUFFLE
– VOCAL
– GUIDE MELODY
• The “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” icon indicator lights up in green when you select “PLAY LIST”.
Turns the guide vocal on or off for Dolby Digital
Karaoke format disc (DVD VIDEO).
Listen to the vocals (VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD).
Changes the vocal type.
Selects the data to be played back: MP3 audio
track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or
both (AUTO).
show.
Digital Karaoke format disc.
Selects the type of title to be played back.
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System setup item list
You can set the following items in the following
menus.
The default settings are underlined.
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 40)
OSD Select the language you want to
MENU Select the language you want to
AUDIO Select the language you want to
SUBTITLE Select the language you want to
SCREEN SETUP (page 42)
TV TYPE
COLOR
SYSTEM
SCREEN SAVER ON
BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE
BLACK LEVEL3)ON
BLACK LEVEL
(COMPONENT
3)
OUT)
4:3 OUTPUT FULL
use from the displayed language
list.
use from the displayed language
list.
use from the displayed language
list.
use from the displayed language
list.
1)
2)
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
OFF
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
OFF
OFF
ON
NORMAL
CUSTOM SETUP (page 40)
PAUSE MODE AUTO
FRAME
TRACK
SELECTION
MULTI-DISC
RESUME
AUDIO DRC OFF
4)
DivX
OFF
AUTO
ON
OFF
STANDARD
MAX
Registration Code t
SPEAKER SETUP (page 49)
SIZE FRONT YES
CENTER YES
NONE
SURROUND BEHIND
SIDE
NONE
SUBWOOFER YES
NONE
DISTANCE FRONT 3.0m
CENTER 3.0m
SURROUND 3.0m
LEVEL
(FRONT)
LEVEL
(SURROUND)
TEST TONE OFF
L 0.0 dB
R 0.0 dB
CENTER 0.0 dB
SUBWOOFER 0.0 dB
L 0.0 dB
R 0.0 dB
ON
(1.0 m - 7.0 m)
(0.0 m - 7.0 m)
(0.0 m - 7.0 m)
(–6 dB - 0 dB)
(–6 dB - 0 dB)
(–6 dB - +6 dB)
(–10 dB - +10 dB)
(–6 dB - +6 dB)
(–6 dB - +6 dB)
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1)
The default setting varies depending on the area.
2)
Except for Latin American and Russian models.
3)
Latin American models only.
4)
Except for Latin American models.
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Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the frequency of your favourite stations
manually.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”
(or press TUNER/BAND on the unit
repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).
2 Press and hold TUNING +/– (or turn and
hold TUNING +/– on the unit clockwise
or counterclockwise) until the
frequency indication starts to change
and then release.
“AUTO” lights up in the display. Scanning
stops automatically when a station is tuned
in and “TUNED” lights up in the display.
When a FM stereo program is tuned in,
“STEREO” lights up in the display.
4 Press ENTER.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.
Preset number
Tune r
5 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly (or turn
PRESET +/– on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select the preset
number you want.
6 Press ENTER.
“Complete!” appears in the display. The
station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to store other
stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the
frequency of your favourite stations.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”
(or press TUNER/BAND on the unit
repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).
2 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly (or turn
TUNING +/– on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to tune in the
station you want.
If “TUNED” does not lights up and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the radio station you
want as described in step 2 of “Manual
tuning preset”.
3 Press MENU.
“Memory?” flashes in the display.
3 Press MENU.
“Memory?” flashes in the display.
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4 Press ENTER.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.
Preset number
5 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly (or turn
PRESET +/– on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select the preset
number you want.
6 Press ENTER.
“Complete!” appears in the display. The
station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to store other
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Stop scanning
during automatic
tuning
Cancel presetting Press MENU.
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset”
(page 59).
Press x.
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Saudi Arabian and
Russian models)
The factory setting for AM tuning interval is
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for same areas).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select
“AM”.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Hold down ENTER and then press ?/1 to
turn on the system.
“AM 9k STEP” or “AM 10k STEP” appears in
the display.
When you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the
Power Saving Mode (page 79).
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
• If you press TUNER/BAND on the unit while the
system is turned off, the system turns on
automatically and “TUNER” is selected as the
function (except for Power Saving mode (page 79)).
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Listening to the radio
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset radio
station
— Preset Tuning
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset
them first (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 59).
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”
(or press TUNER/BAND on the unit
repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly (or turn
PRESET +/– on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select the preset
station you want.
FrequencyPreset number
Listening to a non-preset
radio station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”
(or press TUNER/BAND on the unit
repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).
2 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly (or turn
TUNING +/– on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to tune in the
station you want.
Tips
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in
the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• To record the radio programs, see “Recording on a
tape manually” (page 64) or “Timer recording radio
programs” (page 78).
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect an external antenna.
• For Preset Tuning, you can use the numeric buttons
to select a preset station. Press numeric button(s) to
enter the preset number and then press ENTER.
Tune r
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Tape – Playback
Loading a tape
1 Push b (Z A) or B (B Z) on the unit
according to its direction to open the
selected deck.
2 Load a tape into Deck A or B.
With the side
you want to
play back or
record facing
forward
3 Push the center of the tape lid to close
the deck.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
1 Load a tape.
2 Press FUNCTION +/– (or TAPE A/B on
the unit) repeatedly to select “TAPE A”
or “TAPE B”.
3 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly to select “g” to play back
one side, “j”
sides or “RELAY”
back both decks in succession.
1)
to play back both
2)
(Relay Play) to play
4 Press H (or nN on the unit).
The tape starts playing.
Press H (or nN on the unit) again to
play back the reverse side.
Front side
indicator
Tape presence indicator
1)
The playback stops automatically after
repeating the sequence five times.
2)
Relay Play follows this cyclic sequence up to
five times, then stops:
Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side)
t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse
side)
Reverse
side
indicator
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Other operations
To Do this
Stop playback Press x.
Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume
Fast-forward or
rewind
Remove a tape Push b (Z A) or B (B Z) on the
Note
Do not push b (Z A) or B (B Z) on the unit while
playing a tape, otherwise the tape could be damaged.
Tips
• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence
indicator lights up in the display.
• If you press TAPE A/B on the unit while the system
is turned off, the system turns on automatically and
“TAPE A” or “TAPE B” is selected as the function.
• If you press H (or nN on the unit) during TAPE
A function and there is no tape in Deck A, the system
automatically switches to TAPE B function when
there is a tape in Deck B and vice versa. Then,
playback will start.
playback.
Press m or M (or turn
m M on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise). To return to
normal playback, press H
(or nN on the unit).
unit according to its direction
when playback is stopped.
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape
— CD Synchro Recording
You can record a whole disc into a tape. You can
use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
2 Press DVD and load a disc you want to
record.
3 Press CD SYNC.
“SYNC” lights up in the display and
“REC” flashes in the display.
Deck B standby for recording.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side or “j”
(or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
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To stop recording
Press x.
Notes
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
• When you press CD SYNC, the sound field is
changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS
MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII
MOVIE , PLII MUSIC or V.M.DIM.
• When you press CD SYNC, the sound field is
changed to HP 2CH if the current sound field is HP
VIRTUAL.
• CD Synchro Recording stops when the current disc
finishes playback.
• The CD Synchro Recording function cannot perform
under the following circumstances:
– During playback of the disc.
– During Custom Parental Control function, when
the display for entering the password appears in
the on-screen display.
– Before the system finishes reading the TOC of the
disc.
• Program Play or Shuffle Play is canceled when you
start CD Synchro Recording.
• The setting for “REPEAT” is changed to “OFF”
when you start CD Synchro Recording.
• When you record from a VIDEO CD, playback with
PBC function is automatically canceled.
• If you connect or disconnect a microphone or
headphone during recording, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
Tips
• For recording from the reverse side:
After step 1 of “Recording your favorite tracks on a
disc into a tape” (page 63), press TAPE A/B
repeatedly until “TAPE B” appears in the display.
Press nN repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side
indicator lights up to start playback of the reverse
side. Press x at the point you want to start recording.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
Recording on a tape manually
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
disc, tape or radio program into a tape.
You can also record from connected
components (see “Hooking up optional
components” on page 85).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
2 Press DVD, TUNER/BAND, TAPE A/B,
TV/SAT or VIDEO to select the source
you want to record.
3 Load the disc, tape or tune to the
station you want to record. To record
from the connected component,
connect the external audio sources.
4 Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” flashes in the display.
Deck B standby for recording.
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side or “j”
(or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.
6 Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
7 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
To stop recording
Press x.
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Notes
• When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound
field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is
SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII
MOVIE, PLII MUSIC or V.M.DIM.
• When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound
field is changed to HP 2CH if the current sound field
is HP VIRTUAL.
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Tips
• For recording from the reverse side:
After step 1 of “Recording on a tape manually”
(page 64), press TAPE A/B repeatedly until “TAPE
B” appears in the display. Press nN repeatedly
until TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up to start
playback of the reverse side. Press x at the point you
want to start recording.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• For recording from the radio:
If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
• For recording from a disc to a tape manually:
You can turn .> clockwise or
counterclockwise to select tracks during recording
pause mode (after step 4 and before step 6 of
“Recording on a tape manually” on page 64).
• For recording from the tape:
If you set the direction to “j” (or “RELAY”)
when the tapes you use have different lengths, the
tape in each deck reverses independently.
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
You can reinforce the bass and create a more
powerful sound.
The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources,
and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video
sources (movie, etc.).
Press GROOVE on the unit repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t
GROOVE OFF
* The volume switches to power mode and the
equalizer curve changes.
Tips
• The default setting is “GROOVE ON”.
• “GROOVE” lights up in the display if “GROOVE
ON” is selected.
• “V-GROOVE” lights up in the display if
“V-GROOVE ON” is selected.
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Selecting the preset
Adjusting the graphic
effect
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the preset effect
you want.
Preset effect options
Effect Category
ROCK
POP
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
TECHNO
HIP HOP
MP3 EQ MP3 audio tracks
FLAT Original music source
USER EQ 1
USER EQ 2
USER EQ 3
To cancel the preset effect
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise until “FLAT” appears in the
display.
Note
To store the user equalizer setting, see “Adjusting the
graphic equalizer and storing the user equalizer
setting” on page 66.
Standard music sources
User equalizer setting
equalizer and storing the
user equalizer setting
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering
the level of specific frequency band, then store
up to three user equalizer setting in the memory.
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a
frequency band.
2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the level.
Frequency band
Frequency level
3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level
of other frequency bands.
4 Press ENTER.
A user equalizer number flashes in the
display.
5 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select a user
equalizer number (1~3) you want to
store the equalizer setting.
6 Press ENTER.
This setting is automatically stored as the
user equalizer setting you selected in step 5.
The previous setting stored at this memory
location is erased and replaced by the new
setting.
To cancel storing
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise in step 5 to select “EXIT?”,
then press ENTER.
To call up a user equalizer setting
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise until the user equalizer setting
number you want appears in the display.
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Selecting the sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the system preset
sound fields. They bring the exciting and
powerful sound of movie theaters into your
home.
1 Press SOUND FIELD.
The last selected sound field appears in the
display.
2 Press M/m/</, repeatedly (or turn
OPERATION DIAL on the unit
clockwise or counterclockwise) when
the last selected sound field appears in
the display to select the sound field
you want.
The display changes as follows:
x When the headphones are not connected
SBS MULTI1) y A.F.D. AUTO1) y
PRO LOGIC
PLII MUSIC
LINK y 2CH STEREO
x When the headphones are connected
HP 2CH y HP VIRTUAL
1)
These sound fields cannot be selected when
– the system is in standby for recording or
recording.
– a microphone is connected.
– the Karaoke Mode is turned on.
• SBS MULTI (Sound Broadcasting System
Multi mode):
Performs suitable decoding based on the
source to maximize the sound field effect.
This mode lets you enjoy audio playback
from multiple speakers.
1)
y PLII MOVIE1) y
1)
y V.M.DIM.1) y
1)
• A.F.D. AUTO (Auto Format Direct Auto):
The number of sound channels is depends on
the source. During DVD function, playback
of 2 channels source such as AUDIO CD,
VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks would only
output 2 sound channels where as the number
of sound channels during playback of the
DVD VIDEO is depend on audio format
selection. During other functions, the system
would only output 2 sound channels. This
setting is ideal when you want to listen to the
original sound from the source.
•PRO LOGIC:
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 4.1
channels.
• PLII MOVIE:
Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movie encoded in
Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can
reproduce 5.1 channels sound when watching
videos of overdubbed or old movies.
• PLII MUSIC:
Performs Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources
such as AUDIO CDs.
• V.M.DIM.:
Performs DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
decoding. The source recorded in 2 channels
is decoded into 5.1 channels.
•LINK:
MHC-GNV111D only
Reproduces the surround sound channels and
center sound channel from the front sound
channels output with different output levels.
MHC-GNV99D only
Reproduces the surround sound channels
from the front sound channels output with
different output levels.
• 2CH STEREO:
Reproduces stereo output from multi channel
source such as DVD VIDEOs during DVD
function. During other function, the system
output the original sound.
•HP 2CH:
The normal sound field for headphones.
• HP VIRTUAL:
The sound field for headphones with virtual
surround effect.
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Notes
• Depending on the disc, the surround effect may not
be as much as expected.
• You can also press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to
select the sound field you want.
Tips
• “PRO LOGIC” lights up in the display when Pro
Logic decoding is performed.
• “PRO LOGIC II” lights up in the display when
Pro Logic II Movie/Music mode decoding is
performed.
• “LINK” lights up in the display when “LINK” is
selected.
• “VIRTUAL” lights up in the display when
“HP VIRTUAL” is selected.
• “VIRTUAL” and “ ” light up in the display
when “V.M.DIM.” is selected.
DCS
Flashing sound effect
— SOUND FLASH
With the sound flash function, you can flash the
sound output. The sound cuts off periodically.
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
Hold down SOUND FLASH during
playback.
The flashing effect is activated.
To cancel the flashing effect
Release SOUND FLASH.
To change the sound flash speed
Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn
OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the sound flash
speed (1 ~ 20).
Tips
• MHC-GNV111D only
You can activate the X-ROUND and SOUND
FLASH effect simultaneously.
• The power illuminator will synchronize with the
selected SOUND FLASH effect.
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Creating a party environment
(MHC-GNV111D only)
You can create a party environment by using
X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and
SOUND FLASH for flashing effect.
To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place your front
and surround speakers at an equal distance from
your listening position (see “Positioning the
speakers (Example 1)” on page 13).
Moving sound effect
— X-ROUND
Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
Press one of the X-ROUND buttons to
select the X-ROUND mode you want.
The name of selected X-ROUND mode appears
and the X-ROUND lights up in the display.
Tip
To change between AUTO WAVE and MANUAL
WAVE, AUTO FADER and MANUAL FADER or
AUTO BAL and MANUAL BAL, press AUTO/
MANUAL repeatedly until the mode you want app ears
in the display.
Select To output sound
AUTO WAVE1),
MANUAL
2)
WAVE
AUTO FADER1),
MANUAL
2)
FADER
AUTO BAL1),
MANUAL BAL
RANDOM In random position
TWISTER In circular motion like “twister”
1)
You can change the speed of sound movement by
turning the X-ROUND JOG clockwise or
counterclockwise.
2)
You can manually change the sou nd movement from
one speaker to another speaker by turning the
X-ROUND JOG clockwise or counterclockwise.
In circular motion
From front speakers to surround
speakers or vice versa
From left speakers to right
2)
speakers or vice versa
To cancel the X-ROUND effect
Press X-ROUND OFF. “X-ROUND OFF”
appears in the display.
Notes
• If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check
the speaker connections.
• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES
jack, X-ROUND mode automatically turned off and
you cannot change the setting.
• When the X-ROUND mode is turned on, the audio
output from the center speaker and subwoofer is cut
off.
• When you press SOUND FIELD or turn on the test
tone, X-ROUND mode is automatically turned off.
• You cannot turn on the X-ROUND mode when
– the headphones are connected.
– the “SURROUND” in “SPEAKER SETUP” is set
to “NONE”.
– the test tone is performed.
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Listening to the sound in another room
Singing along: Karaoke
(MHC-GNV111D only)
You can select the speakers you want to turn on.
Press SPEAKERS on the unit.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t
SPEAKERS A+B
To select Display
The front speakers SPEAKERS A
The surround
speakers
Both the front and
surround speakers
Notes
• You cannot change the setting when
– the headphones are connected.
– the “SURROUND” in “SPEAKER SETUP” is set
to “NONE”.
– the test tone is performed.
• “SPEAKERS A” lights up in the display when
SPEAKERS A is selected while “SPEAKERS B”
lights up in the display when SPEAKERS B is
selected.
• When you select “SPEAKERS B”, the audio output
of optional subwoofer is cut off.
• When you press SOUND FIELD or turn on the test
tone, this function is automatically turned off.
SPEAKERS B
SPEAKERS A+B
DATA DVD
You can sing along with any multiplex AUDIO
CD, multiplex VIDEO CD or DVD VIDEO in
Dolby Digital Karaoke format. You need to
connect an optional microphone.
Preparing for karaoke
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode,
VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio
tracks and DivX video files only)
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to
select “DVD” (or press DVD on the
unit).
2 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to
reduce the microphone volume and
turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to MIN to
cancel the echo effect.
3 Connect an optional microphone to
MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack on the unit.
Connect another optional microphone if
you want to sing in duet.
The Karaoke Mode is turned on.
“KARAOKE MODE: ON” is displayed in
the on-screen display and “m” lights up in
the display.
4 Start playing the music and adjust the
volume.
When Karaoke Mode is turned on during
playback of DVD VIDEOs, the system
outputs the audio format that you select. In
the case when Karaoke Mode is turned on
during playback of AUDIO CD or VIDEO
CD, the “AUDIO” setting automatically
changed to “1/L” and the system outputs
left channel audio on both front channels. If
you heard vocal during Karaoke Mode is
turned on, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select another audio channel.
5 Start singing along with music and
adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC LEVEL on the unit.
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To adjust microphone echo
Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to adjust the
echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn
ECHO LEVEL on the unit to MIN.
Notes
• You can also turn on the Karaoke Mode by pressing
KARAOKE MODE.
• During Karaoke Mode is turned on, you can turn off
the Karaoke Mode either by disconnecting all the
microphones or pressing KARAOKE MODE.
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• Karaoke Mode is automatically turned off when you
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– connect the headphones.
– turn on the test tone.
Notes
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when
– only a few instruments are playing.
– a duet is being played back.
– the source has strong echoes or chorus.
– the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
– the voice on the source is singing in high soprano
or tenor.
• To cancel the effect of “KARAOKE PON”, select
“OFF” in step 3.
• You can also change the “KARAOKE PON” setting
by pressing KARAOKE PON when the Karaoke
Mode is turned on. The following display appears in
the on-screen display.
ON
Sound Adjustment
Singing karaoke by reducing
the vocal
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode,
VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio
tracks and DivX video files only)
By reducing the sound of the vocal, you can
enjoy karaoke with any disc, even it is not a
karaoke or multiplex disc.
1 Press DISPLAY once or twice
during Karaoke Mode is turned on
while playing a disc.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(KARAOKE PON), then press
ENTER.
The options for “KARAOKE PON” appear
in the on-screen display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”,
then press ENTER.
The vocal is reduced.
• The “KARAOKE PON” setting is automatically
changed to “OFF” when you
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– turn off the Karaoke Mode.
– open the disc tray.
– change the disc.
– set the “VOCAL” to “ON”.
Adjusting the pitch of the
music
(DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode,
VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio
tracks and DivX video files only)
You can adjust the pitch of the music to suit your
vocal range. You can adjust the key higher or
lower in 14 halftone steps.
1 Press DISPLAY once or twice
during Karaoke Mode is turned on
while playing a disc.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(KEY CONTROL), then press
ENTER.
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3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
key you want.
The key is changed.
Notes
• You can also change the “KEY CONTROL” setting
by pressing KEY CONTROL 2 to reduce th e key and
KEY CONTROL # to increase the key when
Karaoke Mode is turned on. The following display
appears in the on-screen display.
7654321 1234567
• The “KEY CONTROL” setting is automatically
changed to default setting when you
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– turn off the Karaoke Mode.
– open the disc tray.
– change the disc.
– change the track or title.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do the
above operation.
• To cancel the effect of “KEY CONTROL”, select
“3” in step 3.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”,
then press ENTER.
The vocal is turned on.
x During playback of a DVD VIDEO
You can listen to the guide vocal recorded in the
Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
x During playback of an AUDIO CD or
VIDEO CD
When Karaoke Mode is turned on, the system
outputs the left channel (accompaniment
channel) from both front speakers. You can
listen to the vocal when you set the “VOCAL” to
“ON”.
Notes
• To turn off the vocal, select “OFF” in step 3.
• You cannot turn on the vocal during playback of the
DVD VIDEO without guide vocal recorded.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO, this function only
work for Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
• The “VOCAL” setting is automatically changed to
“OFF” when you
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– turn off the Karaoke Mode.
– open the disc tray.
– change the disc.
– set the “KARAOKE PON” to “ON”.
Turning on the vocals
When you play back a DVD VIDEO in Dolby
Digital Karaoke format during Karaoke Mode is
turned on, you can turn on the guide vocal
recorded in the tracks.
When you play back an AUDIO CD or VIDEO
CD during Karaoke Mode is turned on, you can
turn on the vocal either by selecting “STEREO”
or “L+R”.
1 Press DISPLAY once or twice
during Karaoke Mode is turned on
while playing a disc.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(VOCAL), then press ENTER.
The options for “VOCAL” appear in the
on-screen display.
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Dolby Digital Karaoke format
o
Dolby Digital format, which reproduces
surround sound using 5 channels, can also
contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby
Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and
guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the
accompaniment. You can select them when
Karaoke Mode is turned on.
Speaker output in normal Dolby
Digital format (5.1 channel)
Front (L)
Surround (L)
Speaker output in Dolby Digital
Karaoke format
Accompaniment
(L)
Guide vocal 1
You can select any of these. These are
output from the front speakers.
Center Front (R)
Surround (R)
Accompaniment
(R)
Guide melody
Guide vocal 2
You can check the audio information using
AUDIO button (page 39). When playing a
Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “9” appears at the
current audio format (page 39).
Example:
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 /
2
2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment.
3/0: Recorded with guide melody.
3/1: Recorded with guide melody and
1 kind guide vocal.
3/2: Recorded with guide melody and tw
kinds of guide vocals.
Selecting the Vocals
After you set the “VOCAL” to “ON”, you can
change the vocal type.
1 Press DISPLAY once or twice during
Karaoke Mode is turned on while
playing a disc.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(VOCAL SELECT), then press
ENTER.
The options for “VOCAL SELECT” appear
in the on-screen display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
vocal type you want, then press
ENTER.
The vocal is changed.
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x When playing a DVD VIDEO
t 1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2)
r
1 (Guide vocal 1)
r
2 (Guide vocal 2)
x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD
t L+R (same sound is output from both
speakers)
r
STEREO (The standard stereo sound)
x When playing a Super VCD
t 1:L+R
r
1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the
audio track 1)
r
2:L+R
r
2:STEREO (The stereo sound of the
audio track 2)
Notes
• You cannot change the vocal during playback of the
DVD VIDEO with 1 guide vocal recorded.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function only
work for Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
• The “VOCAL SELECT” setting is automatically
changed to default setting when you
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– turn off the Karaoke Mode.
– open the disc tray.
– change the disc.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do the
above operation.
Turning on the guide melody
You can turn on the guide melody when singing
with DVD VIDEO in Dolby Digital Karaoke
format.
1 Press DISPLAY once or twice during
Karaoke Mode is turned on while
playing a disc.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(GUIDE MELODY), then press
ENTER.
The options for “GUIDE MELODY”
appear in the on-screen display.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”,
then press ENTER.
The guide melody is turned on.
Notes
• To turn off the guide melody, select “OFF” in step 3.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function only
work for Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
• For the DVD VIDEO without guide melody, you
cannot hear the guide melo dy even you set the setting
to “ON”.
• The “GUIDE MELODY” setting is automatically
changed to “OFF” when you
– turn off the system.
– change the function.
– turn off the Karaoke Mode.
– open the disc tray.
– change the disc.
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Mixing and recording sounds
You can “mix” sounds from any one of the
function and singing or speaking into a
microphone.
The mixed sound can be recorded into a tape.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down
the microphone volume.
2 Connect an optional microphone to
MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.
3 Prepare the music source you want to
mix. Then, insert a recordable tape into
Deck B.
4 Press the function button of the source
you want to record (e.g., DVD).
If you want to record from TAPE A, press
TAPE A/B repeatedly to select “TAPE A”.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” flashes in the display. Deck B
standby for recording.
6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side. Select
“j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both
sides.
7 Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
8 Start playing the source to be
recorded.
Start singing along with the music.
9 Adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC LEVEL.
To stop recording
Press x.
After you have finished
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
microphone from MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.
Note
During DVD function, the Karaoke Mode is
automatically turned on when you connect an optional
microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.
Tips
• For recording from the reverse side:
After step 3, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
“TAPE B”. Press nN repeatedly until TAPE B
reverse side indicator lights up to start playback of
reverse side. Press x at the point you want to start
recording.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
TAPE A or TAPE B function and not playing any
tape.
• When high level sound signals are input, the system
automatically adjust the recording level to prevent
distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level
Control Function).
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Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a certain
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
90min t 80min t 70min
t … t 10min t OFF
Other operations
To Do this
Check the
remaining time
Change the time
to turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer
Note
“SLEEP” lights up in the display when the Sleep Timer
is activated.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer even if you have not set
the clock.
Press SLEEP once.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select
the time you want.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until
“SLEEP OFF” appears in the
display.
Waking up to music
—Play Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 14).
1 Prepare the music source you want to
playback.
• Disc: Load a disc.
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want
to play back facing forward.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 61).
2 Press VOLUME +/– (or turn MASTER
VOLUME on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to adjust the
volume.
3 Press TIMER MENU.
4 Press M or m repeatedly (or turn
.> on the unit
counterclockwise) to select “PLAY
SET?”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
clockwise or
5 Set the time to start playback.
Press M or m repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
to set the hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes in the display.
Press M or m repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
to set the minute, then press ENTER.
“OFF” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
6 Set the time to stop playback following
the same procedure as step 5.
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7 Press M or m repeatedly (or turn
.> on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) until the music
source you want appears in the
display.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
t
TUNER y DVD PLAY
t
TAPE PLAY
T
T
8 Press ENTER.
The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”),
followed by the start time, the stop time and
the music source appears in the display in
sequence before the original display
returns.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
To Do this
Check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU.
Change the setting Start from step 1.
Cancel the Play
Timer
“TIMER SELECT?” appears
in the display.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly
(or turn .> on the
unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“PLAY SELECT?”, then
press ENTER.
1 Press TIMER MENU.
“TIMER SELECT?” appears
in the display.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly
(or turn .> on the
unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“TIMER OFF?”, then press
ENTER.
Notes
• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer
Recording at the same time.
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is
turned on or “STANDBY” flashes in the display.
Tips
• The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset
time.
• When Play Timer is selected, “PLAY” lights up in
the display.
Timer
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Timer recording radio programs
You can record from a preset radio station from
a specified time.
To make timer recording, you must first preset
the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations”
on page 59) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 14).
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to a preset radio station” on
page 61).
2 Press TIMER MENU.
3 Press M or m repeatedly (or turn
. > on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select “REC
SET?”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press M or m repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
to set the hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes in the
display.
Press M or m repeatedly (or turn .>
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise)
to set the minute, then press ENTER.
“OFF” appears and the hour indicator
flashes in the display.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
The type of timer (“REC”), followed by the
start time, the stop time and the preset radio
station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM
5”) appears in the display in sequence
before the original display returns.
6 Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
Make sure the tape is in front side.
7 Press DIRECTION on the unit
repeatedly to select “g” to record on
one side or “j” (or “RELAY”) to
record on both sides.
For recording from the reverse side, press
FUNCTION +/– (or TAPE A/B on the unit)
repeatedly to select “TAPE B”. Then, press
H
(or nN on the unit) repeatedly until
TAPE B reverse side indicator lights up to
start playback of reverse side. Press x at
the point where you want to start recording.
When you record on both sides, be sure to
start from the front side. If you start from
the reverse side, recording stops at the end
of reverse side.
8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
To Do this
Check the setting 1 Press TIMER MENU.
Change the setting Start from step 1.
Cancel the Timer
Recording
“TIMER SELECT?” appears
in the display.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly
(or turn .> on the
unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“REC SELECT?”, then press
ENTER.
1 Press TIMER MENU.
“TIMER SELECT?” appears
in the display.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly
(or turn .> on the
unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“TIMER OFF?”, then press
ENTER.
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Notes
• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer
Recording at the same time.
• If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer
at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• The Timer Recording will not be activated if the
system is turned on or “STANDBY” flashes in the
display.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer
Recording.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 30 seconds
before the preset time).
Tips
• The system turns on 30 seconds before the preset
time.
• When Timer Recording is selected, “REC” lights up
in the display.
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
The demonstration display and the clock display
can be turned off to minimize the amount of
power consumed during standby mode (Power
Saving Mode).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is turned off until the
demonstration display and the clock
display disappears.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is
turned off. Each time you press the button, the
display changes cyclically as follows:
Demonstration
(Power Saving Mode)
1)
The display changes and the indicators flashes even
when the system is turned off.
2)
“– –:– –” appears in the display if you have not set
the clock.
Note
You cannot perform the following operations during
Power Saving Mode:
– Setting the clock (page 14)
– Changing the AM tuning interval (page 60)
– Turning on the system by pressing DVD, TUNER/
BAND, TAPE A/B, TV/SAT or VIDEO on the unit.
– Changing the color system (page 11)
Tips
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
• ?/1 indicator lights up in red even in the Power
Saving Mode.
1)
t Clock2) t No display
Display
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Changing the spectrum
Adjusting the brightness
analyzer display
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select
“SPECTRUM”.
The last selected spectrum setting appears
in the display.
2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the setting
you want.
The display changes as follows:
SPECTRUM 1
Y
SPECTRUM OFF
R
T t
t
SPECTRUM 4
SPECTRUM 2
Y
SPECTRUM 3
R
T
3 Press ENTER.
MHC-GNV111D only
When X-ROUND mode is selected
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select
“X-POSITION”.
The last selected spectrum setting appears
in the display.
2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the setting
you want.
The display changes as follows:
X-POS ON* y X-POS OFF
*The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize
with the selected X-ROUND effect.
3 Press ENTER.
of the front panel display
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select
“DIMMER”.
The last selected dimmer setting appears in
the display.
2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the setting
you want.
The display changes as follows:
t
DIMMER 1
t
y
DIMMER 2
DIMMER OFF
T
T
3 Press ENTER.
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Changing the power
Viewing information
illuminator
Press ILLUMINATION on the unit
repeatedly to select the power illuminator
you want when the system is turned on.
Each time you press the button, the power
illuminator changes cyclically as follows:
PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t
PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t
PATTERN OFF
Notes
• When you press VOLUME +/– (or turn MASTER
VOLUME on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise), the power illuminator shows the
current volume level.
• During the demonstration display, you can turn on
or off the power illuminator by pressing
ILLUMINATION on the unit.
about the disc in the front
panel display
You can check the elapsed playing time and
remaining time of the current track or the disc.
When a DVD-TEXT disc, CD-TEXT disc,
DATA CD or DATA DVD is loaded, you can
also check the information recorded on disc,
such as the titles.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Disc information t Clock display
seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
Checking the elapsed playing
time, remaining time and
titles
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD in
VR mode
• When the menu or the title without a chapter
is played back
Elapsed playing time of the menu or the
current title t Title of the disc
• When a chapter other than above condition is
played back
Elapsed playing time of the current title t
Remaining time of the current title t
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter
t Remaining time of the current chapter t
Title of the disc
x When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO
CD without PBC function
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Remaining time of the current track t Elapsed
playing time of the current disc
time of the current disc
2)3)
4)
t Title of the disc
1)
(for 8
2)
4)
t Remaining
2)6)
Display
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x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD
with PBC function
Elapsed playing time of the current scene t
Title of the disc
2)7)
x When playing a Super VCD without PBC
function
Elapsed playing time of the current track t Title
of the disc
2)6)
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
tracks)
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Title of the track
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video
files) or DATA DVD (DivX video files)
Elapsed playing time of the current file t
Title of the file
5)
Checking the total playing
time and titles
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when the
playback is stopped.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
x DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW in VR mode
Total number of titles on the disc t
Title of the disc
x VIDEO CD without PBC playback or
AUDIO CD
Total number of the tracks on the disc and the
total playing time of the disc t
Title of the disc
x VIDEO CD with PBC playback
Total number of scene on the disc t
Title of the disc
2)
2)
2)
1)
“– –:– –” appears in the display if you have not set
the clock.
2)
“NO TEXT” appears in the display if the DVD
VIDEO is not a DVD-TEXT disc, the AUDIO CD
is not a CD-TEXT disc or the VIDEO CD do not
have text information.
3)
The current chapter number and the current title
number is displayed for 2 second s before the display
returns to elapsed playing time when you press
TIME/TEXT during display of title of the disc.
4)
When the Program Play or Shuffle Play is On, the
elapsed playing time and the remaining time of the
disc would be skipped.
5)
The current album number and the current file
number is displayed for 2 second s before the display
returns to elapsed playing time when you press
TIME/TEXT during display of title of the file.
6)
The current track number and current index number
is displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns
to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/
TEXT during display of the title of disc.
7)
The current scene number is displayed for 2 seconds
before the display returns to elapsed playing time
when you press TIME/TEXT during display of title
of the disc.
Notes
• If you play back a disc containing JPEG image files
only, “JPEG” or “No Audio” message appears in the
display.
• When the selected disc is DATA CD with MP3 audio
tracks and/or JPEG image files or DATA CD/DATA
DVD with DivX video files, the total number of
albums on the disc appears in the display when
playback is stopped and the list of album/title/file is
not displayed on the on-screen display.
• You cannot change th e display of disc information by
pressing TIME/TEXT
– during playback of a JPEG image file.
– whe n playback is stopped for DATA CD with MP3
audio tracks and/or JPEG image files.
– when playback is stopped for DATA CD or DATA
DVD with DivX video files.
• If the title of MP3 audio track containing the
characters which cannot be displayed, these
characters will be displayed as “*”.
• Elapsed playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX
video files may not be displayed correctly.
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Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display
You can check the elapsed playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track, and the total playing time of the disc.
You can also check the disc title, track title and
file title recorded on the disc.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during
playback to change the time information.
The display and the kinds of the time that you
can change depend on the disc you are playing.
T 1:01:57
Time information
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
in VR mode
• T **:**:**
Elapsed playing time of the current title
• T– **:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Elapsed playing time of the current chapter
• C– **:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
• **:**:**
Elapsed playing time of the menu or current
title without a chapter
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD
with PBC function
• **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current scene
x When playing a Super VCD without PBC
function
• T **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current track
x When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO
CD without PBC function
• T **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current track
• T –**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current disc
• D –**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio
tracks)
• T **:**
Elapsed playing time of the current track
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video
files) or DATA DVD (DivX video files)
•**:**:**
Elapsed playing time of the current file
Notes
• Only alphabet letters, numbers and some symbols
can be displayed.
• Depending on the type of disc being played back, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Depending on the disc, not all text
characters are displayed.
• With format other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level
2, album title and track title may not be displayed.
Display
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Checking the date information of JPEG image files
(JPEG image file only)
You can check the date information during
playback when Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG
image files.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback until the Control Menu for JPEG
image files appears in the on-screen
display.
)
1 ( 8
)
1 ( 2 0
01/ 01/ 2003
Date information
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics & Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Notes
• If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
• The format of date information varies depending on
the area.
DATA CD
JPEG
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
TV or satellite tuner
From the audio output jacks of
the TV or satellite tuner
From the audio and video
output jacks of the VCR
VCR
TV or Projector
To the component
video input jacks of
the TV or projector
H
VCR
To the audio input
jacks of the VCR
G
Subwoofer
To the audio input
jack of the optional
subwoofer
TV
To the video
input jack of
the TV
F
Optional Components
TV
To the S Video input jack of the TV
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A VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack
Use a video cord (not supplied) to connect the
video output jack of the VCR to this jack. You
can then output video signal through this system.
B VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
audio output jacks of the VCR to these jacks.
You can then output audio signal through this
system.
C TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
audio output jacks of an optional component
(such as TV or satellite tuner) to these jacks.
You can then output audio signal through this
system.
D VIDEO OUT jack
Use a video cord (supplied) to connect the video
input jack of the TV to this jack.
E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks
Use the optional video cords (not supplied) to
connect the component video input jacks of the
TV to these jacks. If your TV accept progressive
format signals, you must use this connection and
press PROGRESSIVE on the unit repeatedly to
select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO”. You can enjoy
higher quality video images.
Note
You cannot output video signal from the VIDEO
INPUT VIDEO jack through the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit.
F S VIDEO OUT jack
Use an S video cord (not supplied) to connect
the S video input jack of the TV to this jack. You
can enjoy higher quality video images.
Note
You cannot output video signal from the VIDEO
INPUT VIDEO jack through the S VIDEO OUT jack
of this unit.
G SUBWOOFER OUT jack
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect the
audio input jack of an optional subwoofer* to
this jack.
* SA-GNV111D is recommended.
In some areas, the SA-GNV111D may not yet be
available.
Note
The effect may be limited or noise may occur
depending on the connected subwoofer or the type of
music being played back. For details, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
H AUDIO OUT jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
audio input jacks of an optional component
(such as VCR) to these jacks. You can then
output audio signal to that component from this
system.
Note
There is no audio output from these jacks during
VIDEO, SAT or TV function.
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Listening to audio from a
Recording audio signal
connected component
Listening to a connected TV
or satellite tuner
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 85.
2 Press TV/SAT.
To switch between the “TV” and
“SAT” function
Hold down TV/SAT and press ?/1 while the
system is turned on. Release ?/1 first, then
release TV/SAT. The system switches the
function from “TV” to “SAT” or vice versa.
Note
If the sound is distorted or too loud when “TV” is
selected, change the function to “SAT”.
Listening to a connected VCR
1 Connect the audio and video cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 85.
2 Press VIDEO on the unit.
Start playing the connected VCR.
Note
The video signal from the connected VCR only output
through the VIDEO OUT jack of this unit.
Tip
You can press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select
“TV”, “SAT” or “VIDEO”.
from a connected
component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 85.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording on a tape manually” on
page 64.
Optional Components
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Recording audio signal on
Connecting external
a connected component
Recording the audio signal on
a connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 85.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
Recording the audio and video
signals from a VIDEO CD into
a video tape
1 Connect optional audio cords from the
AUDIO OUT jacks and the supplied
video cord from the VIDEO OUT jack to
the audio and video input jacks of you
VCR.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
Note
The audio signal from AUDIO OUT jack cuts off for a
moment during some operations such as when you
press SOUND FIELD, AUDIO or KARAOKE
MODE.
antennas
Connect an external antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect an optional FM external antenna. You
can also use the TV antenna instead.
FM 75
AM
AM antenna
Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the
AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM
loop antenna connected.
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
AXIAL
CO
FM 75
AM
AXIAL
CO
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are connected correctly and firmly.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and
check the following items.
• If your unit have a voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
• Are the + and – speaker cords shortcircuited?
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the unit?
After checking the above items and fixing
any problems, plug in the power cord again
and turn on the unit. If the ?/1
flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot
be found even after checking all the above
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
indicator still
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you have
not turned on the system.
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see
step 7 of “Hooking up the system” on page 11).
The clock or timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occured. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 14). If
you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music”
(page 76) and “Timer recording radio programs”
(page 78).
The radio presetting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occured for longer than half a day. Redo
“Presetting radio stations” (page 59).
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
• A power failure has occurred. Set the clock
(page 14) and timer settings (page 76 and 78)
again.
There is no sound.
• Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn MASTER
VOLUME on the unit clockwise).
• The headphones are connected to the PHONES
jack.
• Check the speaker connections (page 10).
• There is no audio output during Timer Recording.
• The system is in pause mode, in Slow-motion Play
or in Lock Search. Press H (or nN on the
unit) to start the playback.
There is no microphone sound.
• Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn MASTER
VOLUME on the unit clockwise) or turn MIC
LEVEL on the unit clockwise to adjust the
microphone volume.
• Make sure the microphone is connected to the
MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack correctly.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move
the unit away from the TV or VCR.
• Move the unit away from the source of noise.
• Connect the unit to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power cord.
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The timer does not function.
• Check the timer setting and set the correct time
(page 76 and 78).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 76).
• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer
Recording at the same time.
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacles between the remote and the
unit.
• Move the remote closer to the unit.
• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after
15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
The sound from the component connected to
the TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks is distorted.
• If “TV” appears in the display when you press
TV/SAT, switch to “SAT” function (see
“Listening to a connected TV or satellite tuner” on
page 87).
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Check that the spea ker are connected securely and
correctly.
• The source being played back is monaural.
• Turn off the X-ROUND mode (page 69)
(MHC-GNV111D only).
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate level.
• No sound is produced from the subwoofer when
you play back a DVD VIDEO that does not have
subwoofer output recorded.
• The software being played back has limited sound
effects.
• Check that the subwoofer is connected securely
and correctly.
• Make sure that the “SUBWOOFER” is set to
“YES” (page 50).
There is no sound from the surround speaker.
• The software being played back has limited sound
effects. Check the volume with the test tone
(page 53).
• Check that the surround speakers are connected
securely and correctly.
• Set the surround speaker level to the appropriate
level.
• Make sure that the “SURROUND” is set to
“SIDE” or “BEHIND” (page 50).
There is no sound from the center speaker.
• The software being played back has limited sound
effects. Check the volume with the test tone
(page 53).
• Check that the speaker is connected securely and
correctly.
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate
level.
• Make sure that the “CENTER” is set to “YES”
(page 50).
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
Disc Player
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears in the display.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Load the disc correctly.
• Always close the disc tray by pressing Z OPEN/
CLOSE on the unit. Do not forcibly push the disc
tray as this may cause a malfunction.
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The disc does not eject.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro
Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit to eject the disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Playback does not start.
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 97).
• Reload the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play back
(page 6).
• Load the disc correctly.
• Load the disc on the disc tray with the label side
facing up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press H (or nN on the unit) to start playback.
• The region code on the DVD VIDEO does not
match the system.
• Cancel the Custom Parental Control function
(page 46).
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 97).
• Reload the disc.
• Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on
top of a stable stand).
• Move the speakers away from the unit, or placing
them on separate stands. When you listen to a
track with bass sounds at high volum e, the speaker
vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Playback does not start from the first track.
• The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play
mode. Cancel the Program Play or Shuffle Play
function.
• Resume Play has been selected. Press x twice.
Then, press H (or nN on the unit) to start
playback (page 18).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
Playback starts automatically.
• The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the playback stops at
auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Lock Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the disc.
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in expansion
format.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format.
• The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG
1 Audio Layer 3 and MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3
cannot be played back.
• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders
only.
• The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has been set
to “IMAGE (JPEG)” (page 30).
• The disc contains more than 200 albums.
• The album contains more than 600 tracks when
the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO
(MP3)”.
• The album contains more than 300 tracks when
the “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”.
• The DATA CD contains a DivX video file.
• This system cannot play back MP3 audio tracks
recorded on DATA DVDs.
MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back
than others.
• After the system reads all tracks on the disc,
playback may take more time than usual if:
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
DivX video file cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the
expansion format.
• The DivX video file does not have the extension
“.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
• DivX video files with a high width to length ratio
cannot be played back.
• The data is not stored in DivX format.
• The disc contains more than 200 albums.
• The album contains more than 600 files.
• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders
only.
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The JPEG image file cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the
expansion format.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
• The data is not stored in JPEG format.
• The image is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048
(height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000
pixels in Progressive JPEG mode.
• The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has been set to
“AUDIO (MP3)” (page 30).
• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders
only.
• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio
cannot be played back.
• The disc contains more than 200 albums.
• The album contains more than 600 files when the
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “IMAGE
(JPEG)”.
• The album contains more than 300 files when the
“MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUTO”.
• The DATA CD contains a DivX video file.
• This system cannot play back JPEG image files
recorded on DATA DVDs.
The disc title, album title, track title, CD-TEXT
and DVD-TEXT characters do not appear
properly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, or Joliet in expansion format.
• The character code that can be displayed by this
system are as follows:
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Lower cases (a to z)
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _)
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
sound track.
• Make sure the sound field is set properly
(page 67).
• Check the speak er connections and settings (pages
10 and 49).
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be
monaural or stereo, even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound loses stereo effect when you
playback an AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD, MP3 audio
track, DivX video file or DVD VIDEO .
• Unplug the microphone or press KARAOKE
MODE repeatedly until “m” dissap pears from the
display.
• Make sure the system is connected properly.
Picture
There is no picture.
• Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select
“DVD” (or press DVD on the unit).
• Check that the system is connected securely.
• The video cord is damaged. Replace it with a new
one.
• Make sure you connect the unit to the video input
jack of your TV (page 10).
• Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV
correctly.
• Press PROGRESSIVE on the unit repeatedly to
select “INTERLACE” if you connect your TV to
the unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and
your TV cannot accept the progressive signal.
• You have set progressive format but your TV
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In
this case, return the setting to interlace format (the
default setting) (page 54).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set progressive format. In this
case, return the setting to interlace format (the
default setting) (page 54).
• Make sure you select the video input on the TV so
that you can view the pictures from the system.
• Make sure you set the color system correctly,
according to your TV color system.
• Make sure you connect the unit and your TV using
only the supplied video cord.
Picture noise appears.
• Clean the disc.
• If video signal from your system has to go through
your VCR to your TV, the copy-protection
applied to some DVD VIDEO programs could
affect picture quality. If you still experience
problems after checking your connections, please
try to connect your unit directly to your TV’s
S Video input (page 11).
• Set the color system to match your TV (page 43).
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The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
changed even though you can set “TV TYPE”
under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu
when you play back a wide picture.
• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO.
• If you connect the unit with the S Video cord,
connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may
not able to change the aspect ratio.
• Depending on the TV, you may not able to change
the aspect ratio.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in
the language you want.
• Select the language you want for the on-screen
display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP”
in the Setup Menu (page 40).
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played back.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the
language for the sound track.
The subtitles language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO being played back.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the
subtitles.
The subtitles cannot be turned off.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played back.
• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the angles.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display)
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 59).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 10).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO”
disappears from the display.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or playback, or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 97).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 97).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 97).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 97).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 97).
The tape does not record.
• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 97).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
When you press . or > (or turn . >
on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise),
“Not in Use” flashes in the display.
• The system does not has AMS (Automatic Music
Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction.
Optional components
There is no sound.
• Refer to General item “There is no sound.”
(page 89) and check the condition of the system.
• Connect the component properly (page 85) while
checking:
– if the cords are connected properly.
– if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
• Turn on the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the connected component and start playing.
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If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures or other
troubles does not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings except
for DVD settings. You should set the settings
you made, such as the preset stations, clock and
timer.
To return the DVD setup to the
default settings*, perform reset
as follows:
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears in the on-screen
display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“RESET”, then press ENTER.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“YES”, then press ENTER
It takes a few seconds to complete. Do not
press ?/1 when resetting the system.
* Except for Parental Control settings
Note
If you have connected an optional subwoofer, turn off
the subwoofer before you reset the system.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears in
the on-screen display and the front panel
display. In this case, check the following table.
First 3
Characters
of the service
number
C 13 This disc is dirty.
C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.
E XX
(XX is a
number)
Cause and corrective action
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 97).
• Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the system
has performed the self-diagnosis
function.
• Contact your nearest Sony dealer or
local authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the front panel display during operation.
Disc
Cannot Play
• A disc that cannot be played back was inserted.
• A disc with unsupported region code was inserted.
No Disc
There is no disc on the disc tray.
Push STOP!
You have pressed the buttons those operations is
possible only during playback is stopped.
Reading
The system is reading information of the disc. Some
buttons are not available.
Please Wait
The system is doing initialization process.
Data Error
• The MP3 audio track, JPEG image file and DivX
video file you want to played back is damaged.
• The MP3 audio track does not conform to MPEG
1 Audio Layer 3 format.
• The JPEG image file does not conform to DCF
format.
• The DivX video file does not conform to a DivX
Certified profiles.
• The MP3 audio track has the extension “.MP3”
but it is not in MP3 format.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG” but it is not in JPEG format.
• The DivX video file has the extension “.AVI” or
“.DIVX” but it is not in DivX format.
PASSWORD
Custom Parental Control or Parental Control is set.
Tape
No Tab
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the tape.
No Tape
There is no tape in the tape deck.
Timer
OFF TIME NG!
The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer
Recording is same.
Others
Not in Use
You have pressed a button those operation is not
allowed or invalid at that time.
Invalid
You have pressed an invalid button.
Troubleshooting
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Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of the unit is identical with the voltage of your
local power supply.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it is
not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is:
– extremely hot or cold
– dusty or dirty
– very humid
– subject to vibrations
– subject to direct sunlight.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
On heat build-up
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction.
• Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the unit.
• If you continuously use this unit at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole for the cooling fan.
In case color irregularity is observed
on a nearby TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speakers, the
speakers can be installed n ear a TV set. However, color
irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen
depending on the type of your TV set.
If color irregularity is observed...
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30
minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again...
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen display image on your
TV screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video
image or on-screen display image displayed on
your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your TV screen. Projection
TVs are especially susceptible to this.
On operation
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the unit.
Should this occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Before you move the unit, make sure that all discs are
removed from the unit.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit.When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
system to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
– discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played back on this system.
Attempting to do so may damage the system. Do not
use such discs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
Break off the
tape tab
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Before placing a tape into the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as playback, stop and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning tape. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning tape.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing tape. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
tape.
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Specifications
Amplifier section
MHC-GNV111D
The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220,
240V 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated)
Front speaker: 110 W + 110 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Center speaker: 50 W
(16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Surround speaker: 110 W + 110 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 160 W + 160 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Center speaker: 80 W
(16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Surround speaker: 160 W + 160 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
MHC-GNV99D
The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220,
240V 50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated)
Front speaker: 130 W + 130 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Center speaker: 30 W
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Surround speaker: 30 W + 30 W
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 180 W + 180 W
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Center speaker: 50 W
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Surround speaker: 50 W + 50 W
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
VIDEO INPUT: VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
(phono jacks) AUDIO L/R: Voltage
250 mV, impedance 47
kilohms
TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R: voltage 250 mV/450 mV,
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
MIC 1/2: sensitivity 1 mV,
(phone jack) impedance 10 kilohms
Outputs
AUDIO OUT: Voltage 250 mV
(phono jacks) impedance 1 kilohm
VIDEO OUT: max. output level 1 Vp-p,
(phono jack) unbalanced, Sync.
negative load impedance
75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
(4-pin/mini-DIN jack) Sync. negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p load
impedance 75 ohms
PHONES: accepts headphones of
(stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more
FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied
speakers
SURR SPEAKER: Use only the supplied
speakers
CENTER SPEAKER: Use only the supplied
speaker
SUBWOOFER OUT: Voltage 250 mV
(phono jack) impedance 1 kilohm
Disc player section
System Compact disc and digital
audio and video system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(DVD: λ = 650 nm,
CD: λ = 790 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz):
2 Hz – 22 kHz (±1dB)
CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
(±0.5 dB)
Video color system format
Latin American models: NTSC
Russian model: PAL
Other models: NTSC and PAL
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Tape deck section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I tape
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
(50 kHz step)
Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Latin American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9kHz)
Saudi Arabian and Russian models:
531– 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Speaker
Front speaker SS-GNV111D
Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit,
bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded
Speaker units
Subwoofer 20 cm, cone type
Tweeter 2.5 cm, horn type
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 416 x
305 mm
Mass Approx. 7.1 kg net per
speaker
Surround speaker SS-RSV111D
Speaker system 2-way, 2-units,
bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Woofer 20 cm, cone type
Tweeter 2.5 cm, horn type
Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 x 416 x
305 mm
Mass Approx. 6.5 kg net per
speaker
Surround speaker SS-RSV99D
Speaker system 1-way, 2-unit,
bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Full range 8 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 268 x 107 x
117 mm
Mass Approx. 1.4 kg net per
speaker
Center Speaker SS-CT111D
Speaker system 1-way, 2-unit,
bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded
Speaker units
Full range 8 cm, cone type
Nominal Impedance 16 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 268 x 107 x
117 mm
Mass Approx. 1.6 kg net per
speaker
Center Speaker SS-CT99D
Speaker system 1-way, 2-unit,
bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded
Speaker units
Full range 8 cm, cone type
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 268 x 107 x
117 mm
Mass Approx. 1.6 kg net per
speaker
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General
Power requirements
Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz
Saudi Arabian models: 120 – 127 V, 220 V or
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or
Power consumption
MHC-GNV111D 380 W
MHC-GNV99D 285 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
HCD-GNV111D 280 × 371 × 398.5 mm
HCD-GNV99D 280 × 360 × 398.5 mm
Mass (Approx.)
HCD-GNV111D 16.1 kg
HCD-GNV99D 15.2 kg
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Video cord (1)
Front speaker pads (8)
Surround speaker pads (8)
Center speaker pads (4)
Speaker cords (8m) (2)
(MHC-GNV99D only)
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