Sony MHC-WZ80D, MHC-WZ8D User Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

4-247-421-14(2)

MHC-WZ80D MHC-WZ8D

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moi st u r e.

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

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vas es , on the ap pa ratus.

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

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior.

The following caution la be l is loc a te d inside the apparatus.

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surr ound decoder, Digital Cinema Sound, 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 S ur r ound” are registered tradema rk s of Digit al Theater Systems, Inc.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Except for European model

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

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an E

TAR

partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this produc t meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency .

NERGY STAR

NERGY

Table of Contents

How to use this manual...........................5

Playable discs..........................................5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................8

Positioning the speakers........................11

Setting the clock....................................12

Selecting a language .............................12

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Loading a disc........................ ... .... ........13

Playing a disc........................................13

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing DVDs using the menu..............16

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(Ver. 2.0).........................................16

— PBC Play

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................17

Playing repeatedly.................................18

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program.................. 19

— Program Play Searching for a title/chapter/track/i nd ex /

album/file........................................21

DVD – Various functions

Changing the sound/subtitle/language..23

Adjusting the angle/imag e....................26

Restricting disc playback......................28

— CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL/PARENTAL

CONTROL

Speaker settings ....................................31

— SPEAKER SETUP List of items that can be displayed and

selected by disc type.......................34

System setup item list. ... .... ...................35

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................36

Listening to the radio............................37

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 38

(European model onl y)

Tape – Play

Loading a tape......................................39

Playing a tape............. ... ........................40

Tape – Recording

Recording your favor it e C D tracks on a

tape................................................. 41

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually.............. 42

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound..............................43

Selecting the sound effect.....................43

Selecting the surround effect................43

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing.............................................45

— Personal file

Singing along: Karaoke........................ 45

(Except for European model)

Timer

Falling asleep to music......................... 47

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music..............................47

— Daily Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 48

continued

Display

Turning off the display..........................49

— Power Saving Mode

Adjusting the brightness of the display

back light........................................50

Selecting display color..........................50

Viewing information ab ou t th e d isc in the

display.............................................51

Viewing information ab ou t th e d isc in the

on-screen display............................52

Checking the date information..............53

(JPEG only)

Optional Components

Hooking up optional com po nents.........54

Listening to audio from a connected

component ......................................55

Recording audio from a connected

component ......................................55

Recording on a connected

component ......................................56

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.........................56

Messages...............................................61

Additional Information

Precautions............................................62

Specifications........................................64

Language code list ................................67

Glossary................................................68

List of button locations and refer e nce

pages...............................................71

How to use this manual

• This manual mainly explains operations u sing the remote, but the same operations can also be performed us in g t he buttons on the CD/ DVD player having the same or similar names.

• European and Latin American models are used for OSD (on-screen d isplay) illustration purposes.

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions that can be used with DVDs

Functions that can be used with VIDEO CDs

Functions that can be used with audio CDs

Functions that can be used with MP3 audio tracks

Functions available for JPEG files

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be playe d back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEOs Audio +

VIDEO CDs Audio +

Audio CDs Audio

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data)

Disc logo Contents

Video

Audio

Format of discs

CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files)

CD-R/CD-RW (JPEG files)

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Disc logo Contents

Audio

Video

Region code of DVD s you can play on this system

Your system ha s a region code printe d on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with identical region code.

DVDs labeled will also be played on this

ALL

system. If you try to play any ot her DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

DVD TUNER

SERIAL NO.

Region code

MODEL NO. HCD-WZ8D

SERIAL NUMBER AREA

Discs that this system ca nnot play

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

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those record ed in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3/JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660 Session

• Progressive JPEG format files cannot be played on this system.

• Data part of CD-Extras

Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi

continued

• DVD-RWs in VR mode (DVD-RWs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programed or edited.)

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• A DVD with a different region code.

• Audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

ISO9660 Format The most common in te rnational standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (n o more than eight characters in the na me, no more t han three char acters in the extension “.MP3” o r “.JP G”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no long er tha n e ight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 character s long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Mult i Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.

Notes on discs

• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some di s cs may not be possible depending on the recording devi ce used for recording or th e di sc condition.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs th at have not been correctly final i zed (processing t o allow play by a normal CD player ) cannot be played.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the session” are not supported.

• The system may be unable to play MP3/JPEG format files that do not have the extender “.MP3”, “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.

• Attempting to pl ay non-MP3/JPE G format files that have the extender “.MP3”, “.JPG” or “.JPEG” may result in noise or malfunction. Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• The following discs take a lon ger time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complicat ed tree

structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (no n-

finalized disc).

• Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or DVDRWs (in video mode) (DVD-RWs created in video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO) cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has no t been correctly fi nalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording de vi ce.

• A disc rec orded i n packet writ e format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

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

Music discs encoded with copyright pro tection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, variou s m usic discs encoded wi th copyright protection technologies are m ar keted by some record companies . Plea se be awar e that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this prod uct.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

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

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

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

This product inc or porates copyright prot ection technology that is protecte d by U.S. p atents and other in tellectua l p roperty ri g hts. Use of this copyright pr ot ection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses onl y unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your syste m using the supplied cords and accessories. Eu ropean model is used for illustration purpo se .

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna

CD/DVD player/Tuner Amplifier/Tape deck

To front speaker (right) To surround speaker (right) To surround speaker (left)

Preparation

Place the compo ne nts as shown below.

Amplifier/ Tape deck

CD/DVD player/ Tuner

1 Connect the system control cables to

the SYSTEM CONTROL connectors on the tape deck.

Connect to the sa m e numbered jack in th e order indicated on t he rear panel.

To center speaker

To front speaker (left)

Note

The system cable is use d to send signals and electricity between the components for interlinked operation.

Be sure to insert the connector horiz ont al ly until it clicks into place. Otherwise the system will not operate correctly.

2 Connect the speakers.

Be sure to match the appropriate speaker cords from the speaker terminals to the corresponding SP EAKER terminals on the tape deck.

Speakers

Black (#)

* Gray: Front speakers

Red: Surround speakers and Center speaker

Gray or Red* (3)

3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Note

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cord s.

4 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video cord.

VIDEO OUT

When using a TV

Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system.

When connecting a video deck

Connect the TV and the video deck using video and audio cords (not supplied) as shown below.

Video deck System

Do not connect

directly.

If you connect a video deck between this system and the TV, you may experience video leakage when watching the video signal from this system. Do not connect a video deck between this system and the TV.

Note

Do not place the TV on this system.

Tip

For even higher quality video im ages: – Use an optional component video cord to connect the

COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this system. If your TV is compatible with progressive format file signal s, use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “Adjusting the TV screen” (page 26).

– You can use an optional S-video cord to connect the

S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.

5 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

Getting Started

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V

continued

6 Connect the mains lead to mains.

The demonstratio n appears in the display . When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supp lied plug adaptor (on ly for models equipped with an adapt or).

7 (Except for European and Latin

American models) Set the color system to PAL or NTSC depending on the color system of your TV.

The color system is factory set to NTSC for region code 3 models, and PAL for other region code models. Ea ch time you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as foll ows:

NTSC y PAL Use buttons on the CD/DVD player f or th e operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 2 Press ?/1 again whil e holding down X.

The system tur ns on a nd th e colo r sys tem is changed.

Note

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 distor te d.

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

After ins e rting the batteries, ensure tha t y ou have the COMMAND MODE switch set to SYSTEM to use the system. When setting to TV, you can operate a Sony TV.

Operating a Sony TV

You can use the following buttons on the remote to operate a Sony T V .

To Press

Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1 Switch the TV’s input

source between the TV an d other input sources

Change the TV channels TV CH +/– or number

Adjust the volume of the TV speaker(s)

* For double digit number, press >10, then the number.

(For example, press >10, then 2 and 5 for ente ring

25.)

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 ba tteries with new ones.

TV/VIDEO

buttons* VOL +/–

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from sl ip pi ng.

Front speaker (Left (4)/Righ t (4)) Surround speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Center speaker (4)

Positioning the speakers

1 Place the front speakers at an angle of

45 degrees from your listening position.

Front speaker (left)

Center speaker

Front speaker (right)

Sub woofer (not supplied)

45˚

Getting Started

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect the CD/DVD mechanism. Use buttons on the C D/ D VD pl ayer for the operation.

1 Make sure that the disc is removed from

the system.

2 Press DVD. 3 While holding down x, move control

lever to M until “LOCK” appears.

4 Release M first, then release x. 5 Unplug the mains lead.

Surround speaker (left)

Surround speaker (right)

2 Place the center speaker at about the

same height as the front speakers.

Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it sli ghtly behind the f ront speakers.

3 Place the surround speakers facing

each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

Surround speaker

60 to 90 cm

Surround speaker

Note

Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen.

Setting the clock Selecting a language

Use buttons on the r emote for the operati on.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ,. 5 Press M or m repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “CLOCK

SET?”, then press ENTER.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

You can change the on-screen display language.

1 Turn on your TV and select the video

input.

2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or DVD

on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to DVD.

4 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode. 5 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“LANGUAGE SETUP”, then press ENTER.

6 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“OSD”, then press ENTER.

7 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

language from the displayed list, then press ENTER.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Loading a disc

Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Press Z. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on

the disc tray.

3 Press Z again to close the disc tray.

Notes

• Do not use a disc with t ape, seals or p aste on it as th is

may cause malfunction.

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your

finger, as this may cause malfunc tion.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, tu rn on your TV and select the video input. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. R ef er to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

Example: When a DVD disc is loaded

Title number

Playing time

Example: When a CD-DA disc is loaded

Track number

Chapter number

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Playing time

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or DVD

on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to DVD.

continued

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

No display (Normal Play)

ALBM (Normal Play)

The tracks on the disc in original order.

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in original order . When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operatio n as Normal Play.

SHUF (Shuffle Play)*

ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)*

All tracks on the disc in random order.

The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in random order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as Shuffle Play.

PGM (Program Play)*

The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 19).

* You cannot perform Shuffle Play and Program

Play with DVDs.

3 Press nN.

Tip

You can also change the play mode by using the onscreen display.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. The p layback st ops at the

Pause Press X.

Select a track or chapter

Select an album of MP3

Locate a point quickly in fast forward or fast reverse (Lock Search)

Watch frame by

*1*4

frame (Slow-motion Play)

Remove a disc Press Z on the CD/DVD player.

There may be some disturbance in the video im a g e.

Except for MP3 audio tracks

SLOW2 T/SLOW2 t playback speed is slower than SLOW1 T/SLOW1 t. Slow-motion reverse play for DVD only.

VIDEO CD and DVD only

point x is pressed (Resume Pl ay). Press x again to cancel the Resume Play (page 15).

Press X again to

resume play. Press PREV . or NEXT >

repeatedly during play or pause. Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly

after step 2. Press m or M during play. For

DVD or VIDEO CD, each time you press the button, searching speed changes as follows:

1 (slow) y 2 (faster than 1) For CD, searching speed does not

change (1 (slow) only) To return to Normal Play, press nN.

Press SLOW t or T during pause. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes as follows:

Playback direction

SLOW2 T

Opposite dir e c ti o n ( D VD on l y)

SLOW2 t

y SLOW1 T

y SLOW1 t

To return to Normal Play, press nN.

Notes

• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one

hour, the syste m au tomatically tur ns off.

• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some

operations may be restricted.

• 2 channel sound is heard when using headphones.

• During Slow-motion Play, no sound is output.

• You cannot perform Slow-motion Play with MP3

and CD-DA.

• You cannot change the play mode during play.

• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs

recorded in complex configura ti ons suc h a s ma ny layers.

• The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3)

audio. The system cannot play au dio tr a c ks in MP3PRO format.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an

MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back.

• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The

maximum number of MP3 audio tr a c ks tha t c an b e contained on an album is 250.)

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track

is skipped.

• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in M P3

format, the system cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• When the system cannot play MP3, remove the disc

and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” (page 25) and insert the disc again.

• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.

Tip

When disc access takes a long time, set “DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage function (page 37).

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc

— Resume Play

This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume from th at point. Resume Play is not canceled when you turn off the system.

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 nN.

The player 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. – you disconnect the mains lead. – you open the disc tray. – you change the play mode. – you change the settings using the DVD DISPLAY

or DVD SET UP button.

Playing a track by entering the track number (on the remote only)

Press the number button(s) to enter the track number of the track you want to play. (To enter the MP3 audio track num ber, press ALBUM – or + repeatedly to select the desired album before entering the number.)

To enter a track number over 10

1 En te r th e c or responding digits.

To enter 0, press 10/0.

2 Pres s ENTER . Example:

To play track number 30, press 3 and 10/0, then pr es s ENTER. To play MP3 track number 100, press 1, 10/0 and 10/0, then press ENTER.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Playing DVDs using the

Playing VIDEO CDs with

Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus on TV screen.

• Using the DVD top menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music fea ture call ed “titl es”. When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the menu.

• Using the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a me nu. When you play these DVDs, you can select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for th e sound using the DVD menu.

1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.

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

2 Press M/m/</, or the number

buttons to select the title or item you want to play.

3 Press ENTER.

Note

If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off.

PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

— PBC Play

You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interact iv e so ftware. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc.

* PBC: Playback Control

1 Press nN to start playing a VIDEO

CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

The PBC menu appears on the TV s cr ee n.

2 Press M/m or the number 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 inst ructions suppl ied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.

To go back to a previous menu

Press O RETURN.

Note

Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the oper a ting instructions supplied w ith the disc. In this case, press SELECT.

Tip

You can cancel playback with PBC functions.

1 In stop mode, pres s PRE V ./NEXT> or the

number buttons to select a track.

2 Press nN.

“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen a nd playback starts fro m the selected track. Sti ll images,

such as the menu screens, will not be shown. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press nN.

Playing JPEG Image Files

You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

1 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into

the system.

2 Press nN.

The system starts to play the first JPEG image file in th e fi rst album on the disc .

Notes

• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.

• Progressive JPEG format files cannot be played on this system.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.

• Maximum album number: 99 (including root folder)

• The maximum file number that can be contained on a single album is 250.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

Selecting an album and file

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Men u and disc name of JPEG data disc appears.

2 Press M or m to select “ALBUM”, then

press ENTER.

The list of albums contai ned in the disc appears.

MOUNTAIN

FAMILY FLOWER GARDEN TRAIN CAR

JPEG

3 Select an album you want to play using

M or m and press ENTER.

4 Select “FILE” us ing M or m and press

ENTER.

The list of files contained in the curren t album appears.

Jump bar

MOUNTAIN

FAMILY

HAPPY1.

BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION

CHRISTMAS

MOM

BASEBALL

PARTY

DAD

TRAVEL

10.

FRIEND

11.

DRIVE

JPEG

When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on th e w indow, the jump bar appears. Press , to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the ju mp bar to display the rest of the list using M or m.

5 Select a file using M or m and press

ENTER.

The selected file starts playing.

To return the previous display

Press < or O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DVD DISPLAY.

Note

Only the letters in the alphabet and num be r s can be used for album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.

Tip

When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an album using ALBUM – or +.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

continued

Enjoying the Slide show

1 Press M while displaying a JPEG

image.

Slide show starts from the current image.

2 Press nN when you want to return to

Normal Play.

To change the interval time of Slide show

Each time yo u pre ss M during Slide show, the interval time changes cyclically as follows:

FF1M t FF2M t FF3M The FF3M interval time is faster than

FF2M.

To rotate the current image

Rotate the current image using < or ,.

Each time you press ,, the image tur n s clockwise by 90º. Each time you press <, the image tur n s counterclockwise by 90º.

Notes

• Slide show can play in only one direction.

• You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press nN to return to Normal Play before this operation.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can play repeatedly a ll the title s/tracks/fil es or a single title/chapter/track on a disc .

Using the front panel display

Press REPEAT during play until “REP” or “REP1” appears.

REP: For all the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks in the album* up to five times. REP1: For a single title/chapter/track only.

* When “ALBM” is selected for MP3 or JPEG.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and “REP1” disappear.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat Play.

• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 1 6).

• You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play.

• When you select “REP1”, that title/chapter/tr a c k is repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.

Using the on-screen display

1 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“REPEAT”, then press ENTER.

If you do not select “OFF”, the “REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

Repeat Play setting.

The default settings are underlined.

x When playing a DVD

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats all the titles.

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 when Program Play is set to OFF

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats all the tr ac ks on a disc, or all the tracks in the current album*.

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

x When playing a JPEG

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats all the files on the disc, or repeats the cu rr ent album*.

x When Program Play is set to ON

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats Program Play.

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat Play start s.

* When “AL BM ” is selecte d f or MP3 o r JPEG.

To cancel Repeat Play

Select “OFF” in step 3, or press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disa ppears.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat Play.

• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 16).

• If you select “ALL”, the program repeats up to five times.

Tips

• You can set Repeat Play when the playback is stopped. Press REPEAT repeated ly to se le c t the setting, then press nN to start Repeat Play.

• You can quickly display the “REPEAT” status. Press REPEAT.

Creating your own program

—Program Play

You can make a pro g r am of up to 25 steps. You can sync hro record t he programmed t racks onto a cassette tape (page 41).

Using the front panel display

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or DVD

on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to DVD.

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” appears.

3 Press . or > repeatedly until the

desired title or track number appears.

When programming an MP3, press ALBUM – or + to select album, then press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

Selected track number

4 Press ENTER.

The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time.

5 To program additional tracks, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

6 Press nN.

Program Play star ts .

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

continued

Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disa p p ear.

Check the program Press . or > repeatedly

during play.

Clear a track from

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

the end

Note

When you switch the play mode to “PGM” while “REP1” is select ed, “ REP1” i s au tomat ical ly cancel ed.

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press nN. However, the program is cleared when you open the disc tray.

• “– –.– –” appears when you select an MP3 audio track.

Using the on-screen display

1 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display.

The Program Display appears on the screen.

Program Total Time 0:00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2 Press , to select the track you want to

program.

When the list of all tracks cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press , to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the ju mp bar to displa y the rest of the li st using M or m. Press < or

O RETURN to return to the track list.

x When programming a VIDEO CD or

For example, select track “7”. Press M/m or the number buttons to select “7”, then press ENTER .

x When programming MP3

For example, select track “7” of album “2”. Press M/m to select “2”, then press ,.

Next, press M/m or the number buttons to select “7”, then pre ss E N TER.

Total time of the programmed tracks (except for MP3)*

Program Total Time 12:34

1 TRACK7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

* “– –:– –” app ear s whe n an MP3 audi o tr ack is

selected.

3 To program other tracks, repeat step 2. 4 Press nN.

Program Play st arts. When the program ends, yo u can restar t the

same program again by pressing nN.

Other operations

To Do this

Return to Normal Play

Turn off the Program Display

Clear a track from the end of program

Note

Program Play function is not available for DVD and JPEG.

Tip

The program you made remains in the sy ste m’s memory even after Program Play finishes. Press nN to play the same progra m ag a in.

Press CLEAR during play.

Press PLAY MODE when the Program Play is stopped.

Press CLEAR in step 3 .

Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/ album/file

You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned uniq ue numbers on the disc, you can select the de si red one from the Control Me nu. Also chapters and indexes are assig ned unique numbers on the disc, so you can sele ct the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a particular point usi ng the time code (Time Search).

Searching for a title/track/ album/file

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu ap pears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

search method. x When playing a DVD

“TITLE”

x When playing a VIDEO CD

“TRACK”

x When playing a CD

“TRACK”

x When playing an MP3

“ALBUM” or “TRACK ”

x When playing a JPEG

“ALBUM” or “FILE ”

3 Press ENTER.

The list of contents i n th e di sc appears.

Jump bar

HIGHWAY1. VIEW POINT

2. MY CHILDREN

3. DANCING

4. GOOD TASTE

5. DESTINATION

MARATHON PLACE-KICK

8. TAKE IT EASY

9. PORT TOWER

10.

11.

STANDARD

When the list of all tr acks or al bums c annot be displayed on th e w indow, the jump bar appears. Press , to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the ju mp bar to display the rest of the list using M/m. Press < or O RETURN to return to the track or the album list.

4 Press M or m to select the desired

track, then press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the selected track.

Searching for a chapter/index

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu a ppears.

2 Press M or m to select the search

method. x When playing a DVD

“CHAPTER”

x When playing a VIDEO CD

“INDEX” “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of chapters or indexes.

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

continued

3 Press ENTER.

“** (**)” change s t o “– – (**).”

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE

)

– – ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

4 Press M or m repeatedly, or press the

number buttons to select the chapter or index number you want to search.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the numbe r, th en select another number.

5 Press ENTER.

The playback star ts fr om the selected number.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.

To cancel searching

Press O RETURN.

To search for a particular point using the time code

— Time Search

Notes

• The title, chapter or track num ber displayed on the TV screen is the recorded data on the dis c.

• You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD.

• If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the current title using the time code. If you play a CD, VIDEO CD or MP3, input the playing time of the current track using the time code.

Tip

You can change the display to show playing ti me or remaining time. For details, see “Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display” on page 52.

1 In step 2, select “TIME”.

“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title or track) is selected.

2 Press ENTER.

“T – –:– –:– –” appears above “T **:**:**”.

3 Input the time code using the number

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”.

DVD – Various functions

Changing the sound/ subtitle/language

Changing the sound (DVD only)

If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want whil e playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.

1 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Menu ap pears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“AUDIO”, then press ENTER.

The options for “A U DIO” appear.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

audio signal you want.

Depending on the DVD, the choice of the language and audio f o r m at varies.

When 4-digit is dis pl ayed, they represent the language code (s ee “Language code list” on page67). When the same lang uage is displayed twice or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats.

4 Press ENTER.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disa ppears.

Notes

• For discs not recorded in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound.

• During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically.

Tip

You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the setti ng ch anges.

Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only)

When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being played are displ ayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ.

Current audio format*

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE

)

1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

1: ENGLISH

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

* “PCM”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is

displayed. For “DOLBY DIGITAL”, the channels in the playing track are dis pla y ed numerically as follows:

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

Surround component 2

DOLBY DIGITAL

Front component 2 + Center component 1

3 / 2 . 1

LFE (Low Fr equency Effect) component 1

DVD

DVD – Various functions

continued

The display examples are as follows:

• PCM (stereo)

PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit

• Dolby Surrou nd

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND

• Dolby Digital 5.1ch

PROGRAM FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

•DTS

PROGRAM FORMAT

DTS 3/2.1

Displaying the subtitles (DVD only)

With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language while playing a DVD, or turn the subt itles o n or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the langua ge you want to master and turn the subt itles on for better understanding.

1 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Men u appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“SUBTITLE”, then press ENTER.

The options for “SUBTITLE” app ea r.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

language you want, then press ENTER.

The subtitles are displayed in the selected language.

When 4-digit is displayed, they represent the language code (see “Language code list” on page 67).

To cancel the SUBTITLE setting

Select “OFF” in step 3.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu dis appears.

Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD.

Tip

You can select the subtitle language by pressing SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button , the language changes.

Changing the screen display language, DVD menu language and audio track auto selection mode

— LANGUAGE SETUP/CUSTOM

SETUP

1 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.

The Setup Display appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“LANGUAGE SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.

Select Setup item

LANGUAGE SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP TRACK SELECTION

OSD DVD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE

AUDIO DRC DATA CD PRIORITY JPEG DATE

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

setup item, then press ENTER.

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

setting, then press ENTER.

Note

When the selected languag e i s not reco rd ed on th e DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected (except for “OSD”).

Tips

• You can reset all the DVD settings except for Parental Control by perform ing the operations described under “To return the DVD setup to the default settings, perform reset as follows:” (page 61).

• If you select “OTHERSt” in “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO” or “SUBTITLE”, select and enter the language code from the language cod e list using the number buttons (page 67). The selected language code (4-digi t) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERSt”.

x OSD (on-screen display)

Switches the displ ay language on the sc reen. Select the language from the displayed lis t .

x DVD MENU (DVD only)

Select the language for the DVD menu.

x AUDIO (DVD only)

Switches the language of the sound track. Select the language from th e di s pl ayed list.

x SUBTITLE (DVD only)

Switches the language of the subtitle . Selec t the language from the di splayed list.

x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

Gives the priority to the sound track which contains the highes t number of channels wh en you play a DVD on whic h multiple audio formats (PCM , MPEG audio, DTS or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

OFF AUTO Priority given.

No priority given.

x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic range compression)

Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Usef ul for watc hing movi es at low vol ume late at ni g h t.

OFF No comp ression of DYNAMIC

STANDARD

MAX Narrows the DYNAMIC range

Note

DYNAMIC range compression works with Dolby Digital source only.

range. Reproduces the sound track with

the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer inte nded.

fully.

x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only)

Set priority data you want to play, when you play the data disc (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) contained MP3 au di o t racks and JPEG image files.

MP3 If an MP3 fil e ex is ts on the disc,

the system recognises the disc as an “MP3 Disc”. If only JPEG files exist on the dis c, the system recognises the disc as a “JPEG Disc”.

JPEG If a JPEG file exists on the disc,

the system recogni ses the dis c as a “JPEG Disc”. If only MP3 files exist on the dis c, the system recognises the disc as an “MP3 Disc”.

x JPEG DATE

Change the date inf ormation order of a JPE G image in the Control Menu as:

MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/DD/MM

YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day

Notes

• When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AU DIO” setting in “LANGUAGE SETUP”.

• If PCM, MPEG audio, DTS and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, D olby Digital and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.

• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may be predetermined. In thi s case, yo u cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digita l or MPEG audio format by selecting “AUTO”.

• When you play Multi Session discs with different formats mixed in each session, the format of the first session is recognized as the dis c ty pe . Trac ks in the second and subsequent sessions are played if they are the same format as the first session, but different format tracks are n ot played. Ho wever, i n the cas e of CD-DA, even if CD-DA tracks are present in the second and subsequent sessions, only the CD-DA tracks in the first sessi on a re play ed .

DVD – Various functions

Adjusting the angle/image

Changing the angles (DVD only)

When playing a DVD on which variou s angles (multi-angles) for a scene are re corded, the “ANGLE” indicator appears in the disp lay. This means that you ca n change the viewing angl e. For example , w h i l e playing a s cene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the righ t window with out having the train’s movement interrupted.

1 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Men u appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“ANGLE”.

The angle number a ppears. The number in parentheses indicates the total num ber of angles. The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green when angles are recorded on the disc.

3 Press ENTER.

The angle number c hanges to “–”.

4 Select the angle you want using the

number buttons or M/m, then press ENTER.

The angle is changed to the selected angl e.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.

Note

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

Tip

You can select the angle by pressing ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the angle cha nge s.

Adjusting the TV screen

— SCREEN SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP

1 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.

The Setup Display appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“SCREEN SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.

Select Setup item

SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE

SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND COMPONENT OUT

CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR

SYSTEM

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select an

item, then press ENTER.

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

setting, then press ENTER.

x TV TYPE (DVD only)

Select the aspect ra ti o of the connected TV.

16:9 Select this when you connec t a

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4:3

• 16:9

• 4:3 LETTER BOX

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.

screen TV. This setting displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

• 4:3 PAN SCAN

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected auto mati ca lly ins tead of “4:3 PA N SCAN” o r vice versa.

x SCREEN SAVER

Turn on and off the scre en saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leav e the player in pause or st op mode for 15 minutes or when you play a CD or disc with MP3 audio tra cks for more than 15 minutes. Th e screen saver wi ll help prevent your display device fr om becoming damaged (ghosting). Press any DVD-related butt on to turn off the screen saver.

ON OFF Turns off the screen saver.

Turns on the screen save r .

x BACKGROUND

Select the background color or picture on the TV screen when the pl ayback is stopped or w hi l e playing a disc.

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 pictu re) appears in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears .

system appears in the background.

To force the system to switch to interlace when PROGRESSIVE is selected (on the CD/DVD player only)

Make sure the function is s et to DVD, then hold down x and press DVD MENU.

Notes

• “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals. Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is automatically switched to interlace format for PAL signals.

• When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to “PROGRESSIVE”, no video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.

x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (except for European and Latin American models)

Select the color sy stem wh en you pl ay a VI DEO CD.

AUTO Outputs the video signal in the

system of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL system, se le ct AUTO.

PAL Changes the video si g nal of an

NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system.

NTSC Changes the video signal of a PAL

disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.

Notes

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

• Except for European and Latin American models, you can change the color system of this unit according to the connected TV (page 10).

DVD – Various functions

x COMPONENT OUT

Change the type of signa l out put from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the CD/ DVD player.

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV

Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV.

that can accept progressive signals.

Restricting disc playback

— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/

PARENTAL CONTROL

Preventing playba ck of specific discs

— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

x When you have already registered a password

The display for entering the password appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. You can set the same Cust om Parental Control password for up t o 25 discs. When you set th e twenty-sixth disc, the playback restriction for the first disc is ca nceled.

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

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

2 Press DVD DISPLAY in stop mode.

The Control Men u appears.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”, then press ENTER.

The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is selected.

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“ONt”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote, then press ENTER.

The display for confirming the password appears.

5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

“Custom parental control is set.” appea rs 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 num ber.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN, then start from step 3 again.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press O RETURN, then press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.

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

number buttons, then press ENTER.

To change the password

1 In step 4, select “PASSWORDt”, then

press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using

the number 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.

2 Enter your 4-digit pa ssword using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

The system is ready for playback.

Tip

If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit num be r “199703” using the number buttons whe n the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks you for your password, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

Limiting playback by children (DVD only)

— PARENTAL CONTROL

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“PARENTAL CONTROLt”, then press ENTER.

x If you have not entered a password

The display f or regi ste ri ng a ne w pa ss wor d appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

ENTER

then press

Enter a 4-digit password using t he number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for conf irm i ng t he password appears.

x When you have already registered a password

The display for en te ri ng the password appears.

DVD – Various functions

You can limit the playback of some DVDs according to a prede t ermined level such as t he age of the users. The same password is used for both Custom Pa rental Control an d Parental Control. When a limited scene is played back, that scen e is cut or replaced wi t h a preset other scene.

1 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.

The Setup Disp l ay appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.

The “CUSTOM SETUP ” display appear s.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUDIO DRC: DATA CD PRIORITY:

STANDARD

MM/DD/YYYYJPEG DATE:

OFF MP3

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

ENTER

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password

using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD

USA

continued

5 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“STANDARD”, then press ENTER.

The options for “STANDARD” appear.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD

OTHERS

OFF USA

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 sel ect “OT HERSt”, select and

enter the standard code in the table on page 31 using the number buttons.

7 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“LEVEL”, then press ENTER.

The options for “LEVEL” app ear .

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD

OFFLEVEL:

NC17

6: 5:

PG13

3: 2:

8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

level you want, then press ENTER.

The Parental Control setting is completed.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD

The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.

If you make a mistake

Press < or O RETURN to go back to the previous scre en.

PG134:LEVEL:

USA

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD SET UP repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.

To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password

Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” i n s te p 8.

To change the password

1 In step 5, select “CHANGE

PASSWORDt”, then press ENTE R. The display for entering the password appears.

2 Follow step 3 to enter a new password.

Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set

1 Insert the disc and press nN.

The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

number buttons, then press ENTER.

Playback starts.

Notes

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

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

Tip

If you forgot your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback by children (DVD only)” (page 29). When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in the system and press nN. When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears, enter your new passwo rd .

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 Hong Kong 2219 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 Taiwan 2543 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184

Speaker settings

— SPEAKER SETUP

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volum e and the balance of the speakers to the same level.

Setting the speakers

1 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.

The Setup Display appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SIZE”

or “DISTANCE”, then press ENTER.

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

setup item, then press ENTER.

5 Press M or m repeatedly to select or set

a setting, then press ENTER.

x SIZE

When you do not co nnect center or surroun d speakers, or you move the surround speakers, set the parameters for CENTER, SURROUND and SUBWOOFER. Since the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot change it.

FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this position.

NONE: Select this when a center speaker is not used.

SURROUND YES

SUBWOOFER NONE

: Normally sele ct t his.

BEHIND (LOW) (HIGH), SIDE (LOW), SIDE (HIGH)*: Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes.

NONE: Select this when surround speakers are not used.

: Normally selec t this.

YES: Select this when an optional sub woofer is used.

, BEHIND

DVD – Various functions

* The se set tings are not available on European and

Latin American models.

continued

Note

When connecting a sub woofer, make sure to set the SUBWOOFER setting to “YES”. If set to “NONE”, no sound is output from the sub woofer.

Specifying the surround speaker position and height (except for European and Latin American models)

If you select anything other than “NONE” in “SURROUND”, specify the position and height of the surround speakers.

BEHIND (LOW)

BEHIND (HIGH) Select this if the surround

SIDE (LOW) Select this if the surround

SIDE (HIGH) Select this if the surround

Select this if the surround speakers are located in se ction B and D.

speakers are located in se ction B and C.

speakers are located in se ction A and D.

speakers are located in se ction A and C.

Position diagram

x DISTANCE

The default distance setting for the spea kers in relation to the listenin g position is shown below.

3m 3m

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.

FRONT

3.0 m

CENTER

3.0 m

SURROUND

3.0 m

Front speaker distance from th e listening position can be set in

0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to

7.0 meters. Center sp eaker distance can be

moved up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position, from the front speakers in 0.2meter increments.

Surround speaker distance can be moved up to 4.6 meters closer to the listening position, from the front speakers, in 0.2 meter increments.

Height diagram

Notes

• If each of the front and 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.

Adjusting the speaker volum e and level

1 Press DVD SET UP in stop mode.

The Setup Disp l ay appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”,

then press ENTER.

You will hear the tes t t one from each speaker in sequence.

5 From your listening position, adjust the

value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using M/m/</,.

The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.

6 Press ENTER when you finish

adjusting.

7 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.

8 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“OFF”, then press ENTER.

Tip

To adjust the balance or the level without listening to the test tone, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” in step 3 and press ENTER, then adjus t the balance or level using M/m and press ENTER.

x LEVEL

You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default settings are underlined.

CENTER 0 dB

SURROUND LEFT 0 dB SURROUND RIGHT 0 dB

SUBWOOFER 0 dB

Adjust the level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).

Adjust the leve l o f th e surround speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).

Adjust the leve l o f th e subwoofer (–10 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments).

x BALANCE

You can vary the balance of the left and ri ght speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TE ST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default sett i ngs are underlined.

FRONT – – – (center

x TEST TONE

The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “BALANCE” and “LE V EL”. The default sett i ngs are underlined.

OFF

ON The test tone is emitted from each

Adjust the balance between th e

)

front left and right speakers (6 steps left or right).

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level. When you select one of the “SP EAKER SETUP” items , the test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.

DVD – Various functions

List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type

When you press DVD DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed.

Control Menu items Function

DISC Displays the disc name or disc type inserted in to the system.

Selects the disc to be pla y ed .

TITLE (DVD only) SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC

playback only)

TRACK (VIDEO CD only) CHAPTER (DVD only)

INDEX (VIDEO CD only) ALBUM (MP3 only) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

TRACK (CD or MP3 only) Selects the track (CD or MP3) to be played.

INDEX (CD only) Displays the index and selec ts the index (CD) to be played.

TIME Checks th e elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

AUDIO (DVD only) Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (DVD only) Displays the subtitles.

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

Selects the title (DVD), t he scene (VIDEO CD in PBC Play back), the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.

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

Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

Changes the subtitle language.

FILE (JPEG only) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.

DATE (JPEG only) Displays the date information.

ANGLE (DVD only) Changes the angle.

PLAY MODE (VIDEO CD/

CD/MP3/JPEG* only)

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

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

For JPEG files, Normal Play mode only is avail a ble .

Tips

• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes cyclically as follows: Control Menu display y Control Menu display off

• The Control Menu items differ depending on the disc.

• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item ex cept “OFF” (“REPEAT” only).

• The “ANGLE” ind icator lights up in green only when multiple an gl es are reco rd ed on th e dis c.

Selects the play mode (Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Program Play) for the di sc.

album/track or contents of progr am repe a te dly. Sets the disc to prohibit playback.

System setup item list

When you press DVD SET UP, the following settings are displayed. The default settings are underlined.

LANGUAGE SETUP (page 24)

OSD Select the language you want to

DVD MENU Select the language you want to

AUDIO Select the language you want to

SUBTITLE Select the language you want to

SCREEN SETUP (page 26)

TV TYPE 16:9

SCREEN SAVER ON

BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE

COMPONENT OUT

CUSTOM SETUP (pages 24, 26, 29)

VCD COLOR SYSTEM*

PARENTAL CONTROLt

TRACK SELECTION

AUDIO DRC OFF

DATA CD PRIORITY

use from the displayed language list.

4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK

INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE

AUTO PAL NTSC

OFF AUTO

STANDARD MAX

MP3 JPEG

JPEG DATE MM/DD/YYYY

YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/DD/MM

SPEAKER SETUP (page 31)

SIZE FRONT YES

CENTER YES

NONE

SURROUND YES

BEHIND (LOW)* BEHIND (HIGH)* SIDE (LOW)* SIDE (HIGH)* NONE

SUBWOOFER NONE

YES

DISTANCE FRONT 3.0 m

CENTER 3.0 m

SURROUND 3.0 m

LEVEL CENTER 0 dB

SURROUND LEFT

SURROUND RIGHT

SUBWOOFER 0 dB

BALANCE FRONT – – – (center

TEST TONE OFF

(1.0 m – 7.0 m)

(–6 dB – +6 dB) 0 dB

(–6 dB – +6 dB)

(–10 dB – +10 dB)

(6 steps left or ri ght)

)

RESET (page 61)

YES NO

* Excep t fo r European and Latin American models

DVD – Various functions

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can th en tune in any of those stations simply by sel e ct ing the corresponding preset number.

5 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of t he st ations that can be receiv ed in your area and the n st ore the radio frequency of the desired stations.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or

TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.

2 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.

3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” appears.

4 Press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the

CD/DVD player).

The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM stereo program ) a ppear.

If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does not stop

Set the freque ncy of the desired radio station as described in steps 3 and 4 of “Manual tuning preset”.

Preset number

6 Press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

7 Press ENTER (or PUSH ENTER on the

CD/DVD player).

“Complete! ” appears in the dis play.

8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other

stations.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or

TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.

2 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.

3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” and “AUTO” disappea r.

4 Press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

5 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes.

6 Press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

7 Press ENTER (or PUSH ENTER on the

CD/DVD player).

8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other

stations.

Other operations

To Do this

Tune in a station with a weak signal

Set another station to the existing preset number

Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset” (page 36).

Start over from step 2. After step 5, press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station.

To improve tuner reception

When tuner reception is poor, set CD/DVD player power off by DVD power manage function. DVD power is factory set to on. Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Press DVD. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. 3 Press ?/1 while holding x.

“DVD POWER OFF” appears.

To set the DVD power on

Repeat the procedure above and “DVD POWER ON” appears.

Note

When “DVD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access time is increased .

To change the AM tuning interval (except for European and Saudi Arabian models)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first , then turn off the sys tem. While holdi ng x, press ?/1. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations ar e er ased. To reset the inter val, repeat the same pr ocedure. Use buttons on t h e CD/DVD player for the operation.

Tips

• Th e pres et s tati ons a re r eta ined f or ha lf a day ev en i f you disconnect the mains lead or if a powe r fail ur e occurs.

• To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna.

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 station

— Preset Tuning

Tuner

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 36).

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or

TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.

2 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.

3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” appears.

4 Press PRESET –/+ (or ./> on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select the desired preset station.

Preset number

Frequency

continued

Listening to non-preset radio station

— Manual Tuning

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or

TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER.

2 Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.

3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” and “AUTO” disappear.

4 Press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the

CD/DVD player) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

Tips

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna.

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo effect, bu t th e reception will improve.

• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in step 3 above, then press TUNING –/+ (or m/M on the CD/DVD player). The frequency indication changes and scanni ng stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).

• To record the radio programs, use manual recording (pages 42 and 48).

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only)

What is the Radio Data System?

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along wit h th e regular program signal. Th is tu ner offers convenie nt RDS features like stati on name and program type* display. RDS is ava ilable only on FM stations.**

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.

* The types of programs include NEWS, AFFAIRS

(current news), INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews, games and comedy), P O P M, ROCK M, E A SY M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY (country music), NATION M (nation’s popular music ) , OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT (investigative features), TEST (test signal for emergency broadcast), ALARM! (emergency broadca st) an d NONE (any programs not defined above).

**Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same types of servic e s. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RD S ser vic e s in your area.

Receiving RDS broadca sts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appear s in the dis play.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cycl i cally as follows:

Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Ef fect status

* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the

station name or the program type may not appear in the display.

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

1 Press A Z or Z B on the tape deck. 2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into

the cassette holder.

With the side you want to play/record facing forward.

Tape – Play

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I ( nor mal) tape.

1 Load a tape. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE

A/B on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TAPE.

3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select

“g” to play one side. Select “j” to play both sides. Select “RELAY” (Relay

to play both decks in

Play) succession.

4 Press nN.

The tape starts play in g.

Playing direction

* Relay play always follow this cyclic sequence:

Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side)

Other operations

To Do this

Play the reverse side

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press X again to resume

Fast-forward or rewind

Search for the beginning of the next track (AMS)*

Search for the beginning of the current track or previous track (AMS)*

Remove a tape Press A Z or Z B on the tape

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Note

The AMS function may not operate correctly under the following circumstances:

– Whe n the unr e corded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– Whe n the system is placed near a televisio n.

Tip

If you select “j” or “RELAY”, the deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times.

Press nN again during play.

play. Press m or M in stop mode.

Press > during play. Each time you press the button, the search direction, + (for ward), and number of tracks being skipped (1 to 9) appear.

Press . during play. Each time you press the button, the search direction, – (back), and number of tracks being skipped (1 to 9) appear.

deck.

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

You can record a whole disc (VIDEO CD, CD, MP3) on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then

press nN repeatedly to select recording side. And press x to stop playback.

3 Press DVD and load a disc you want to

record.

4 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording. “REC” flashes.

5 Press DIRECTION on the remote

repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.

6 Press z START.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

To record a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 by specifying track order

You can record only your favorite tracks us i ng Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 1 to 5 of “Creating your own program” (page 19). When programming, make sure the playing time for each side do not exceed the length of one side of th e t ape.

Notes

• For all models, when you press CD SYNC in step 4, the surround effect automatic a lly changes to either HP 2CH or LINK (see “Selecting the surround effect” on page 43).

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Tips

• 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 you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.

Tape – Recording

Recording on a tape manually

— Manual Recording

You can record just the portions you like from a disc (DVD, VIDEO CD, CD, MP3), radio or other connected component on a tape. Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press TAPE A/B to select deck B, then

press nN repeatedly to select recording side. And press x to stop playback.

3 Press DVD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND or

MD (VIDEO) to select the desired source to record.

• DVD: To record from this system’s CD/ DVD player.

• TAPE: To record from this system’s tap e deck A.

• TUNER: T o record from this system’s tuner.

• MD or VIDEO: To record from the optional component connected to the MD (VIDEO) I N jacks.

4 Press z START.

Deck B stands by for recording. “REC” flashes.

5 Press DIRECTION on the remote

repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.

6 Press z START, then start playing the

desired source to record.

Recording starts.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop recording Press x. Pause recording Press z START. Press z START

again to resume recording.

Notes

• For all models, when you press z START in step 4, the surroun d effect automatically chan g es to either HP 2CH or LINK (see “Selecting the surround effect” on page 43).

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• If TAPE B is selected in step 3, silence is recorded.

Tips

• For recordin g from the radi o : If noise is heard while recording from the rad io, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reve rse si de , recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

You can reinforce th e bass and create a mor e powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, etc.).

Press GROOVE.

Each time you press th e button, the display changes cycl i cally as follows:

GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF (off)

Selecting the sound effect

Press MUSIC MODE or MOVIE MODE repeatedly to select the preset you desire.

The preset nam e appears in the dis play. See the chart “Sound effect options”.

To cancel the effect

Press EFFECT on the CD/DVD player repeatedly unti l “EFFECT OFF” appe ars.

Sound effect options

MUSIC MODE Effect

ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL CLASSIC P FILE

Standard music sources

Selecting the surround effect

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the effect you desire.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

x When the headphones are connected

HP 2CH t HP SURROUND t HP THEATER

DVD or MD (VIDEO) function only

Asian, Australian and Saudi Arabian models on ly

Except for Asian, Australian and Saudi Arabian models

Note

HP THEATER or HP VIRTUAL will not appear when – the system is in stand by for recording. – the pitch of the music is adjusted with KEY

CONTROL.

– the “

m” indicator is displayed.

– a mic ro phone is c onne c te d ( exce p t fo r E ur ope a n

model).

x When the headphones are not connected

DVD or MD (VIDEO) function SBS MULTI

A.F.D. AUTO PRO LOGIC t PL II MOVIE t PL II MUSIC t C. STUDIO EX A*1 t C. STUDIO EX B LINK t LINK SURROUND t 2CH SURROUND t 2CH STEREO

TUNER or TAPE funct i on LINK t LINK SURROUND t

2CH SURROUND t 2CH STEREO

Asian, Australian and Saudi Arabian models on ly

Except for Asian, Australian and Saudi Arabian models

*1*2

or HP VIRTUAL

(or A.F.D. AUTO*2) t

(or SBS MUL TI*2) t

t C. ST UD IO EX C*1 t

*1*3

Sound Adjustment

MOVIE MODE Effect

ACTION DRAMA MUSICAL

Soundtracks and special listening situations

continued

Note

Even when the system is in DVD or MD (VIDEO) function, the display changes the same as in TUNER or TAPE function except when

– the system is in stand by for recording. – the pitch of the music is adjusted with KEY

CONTROL.

– the “

m” indicator is displayed.

– a microphone is connected (except for European

model).

A.F.D. AUTO: Auto Format Direct Auto SBS MULTI: Sound Broad System Multi Mode. This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers. PRO LOGIC: Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source recor ded in 2 channels is decoded into 4.1 channels. PL II MUSIC: Performs the Pr o Logic II music mode decoding. Th is set t i ng i s id ea l f or normal stereo source s s u ch as CDs. PL II MOVIE: Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal fo r movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channels when watching videos o f ov erdubbed or old movies. LINK: The front speaker channels are output at both the front and surround speake rs .

Note

If “NONE” is selected in surround speaker setup, no sound will be output from the surround speakers even if “LINK” or “LINK SURROUND” is selected.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Dig ital DVD. T his mode reproduces the sound charac te ri stics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements .

• Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 se ts of virt ual s peake rs su rround ing the listener from a single pair of actual surround speake rs.

• Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen. This element creates the same sensation in your li st ening room by shifting the sound of the fron t s peakers “into” the screen.

• Cinema Studio R everberation Reproduces the r everberations peculiar to a movie theater.

Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

x C.STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the s ound characteristic s of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

x C.STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)

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

x C.STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the s ound characteristic s of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

Note

The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

C.STUDIO EX A, EX B and EX C use DCS technology. In the co ll aboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environm ent of their studios a nd integrated the dat a of th e measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater a n ideal movi e theater sound environment bas ed on the preference of m ovie director.

Adjusting the graphic

Singing along: Karaoke

equalizer and storing

— Personal file

You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specif ic frequency range s, th en store a personal file (P FILE) in the memory. Before operating, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound. Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Press EQ EDIT.

The first parameter is displayed.

2 Move control lever to < or , to select

the frequency range, and then move control lever to M or m to select the gain (dB).

3 Press PUSH ENTER.

“P FILE” appears. This setting is automatically stored as a

personal file. The setting is overwritten each time you

press PUSH ENTER.

Other operations

To Do this

Call up a personal file

Cancel a personal file

Press MUSIC MODE repeatedly until “P FILE” appears.

Press EFFECT repeatedly until “EFFECT O FF” appears.

(Except for European model)

You can sing along by turning down the singer’s voice . You need to connect an opt i o nal microphone. Use buttons on the C D/ D VD pl ayer for the operation.

1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down

the microphone control level.

2 Connect an optional microphon e to the

microphone jack.

3 Press KARAOKE/MPX repeatedly to

obtain the karaoke effect you desire.

Each time you press the button, th e dis p lay changes cyclically as follows:

KARAOKE PON t MPX L

MPX R To sing karaoke of multiplex CD, select

“MPX L” or “MPX R”.

*1 *2

t KARAOKE OFF

except for DTS-CD or DVD Karaoke mode is canceled.

4 Start playing the music. 5 Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC LEVEL.

Sound Adjustment

continued

Other operations

To Do this

Use VIDEO CDs or DVDs

Cancel karaoke mode

Adjust the microphone echo

Adjust the pitch of music

* Except for Latin American model

Notes

• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in monaural.

• T he singer’ s voice may not be reduced when: – only a few ins tru m ent s are pla ying. – a duet is b eing played. – the sourc e has strong echoes or chorus. – the sing er’ s voi ce de via te s fro m the cent er. – the voice on the source is singing in high soprano

or tenor.

• If you connect the microphone while playing a

5.1 channe l, the sound swi tc he s to 2 channel.

• If the disc changes, karaoke mode is canceled.

• With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when you select “KARAOKE PON”.

Tip

For European model: You can turn down the singer’s voice by pressi ng MPX.

Turn on your TV and switch it to the appropriate video input.

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from the microphone jack, th en press KARAOKE/MPX repeatedly until

m” disappears.

“ Turn ECHO LEVEL* to adjust the

echo effect. To cancel the ec hoing, turn ECHO LEVEL* to MIN.

Press KEY CONTROL on the remote to suit your vocal range. Adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps ( pressing M or m repeatedly, then press ENTER.

26 – #6) by

Mixing and recordin g sounds

Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Do the procedure for “Sin ging along:

Karaoke” (steps 1 through 5). The n, load a recordable tape in deck B.

2 Press the function button of the source

you want to record (e.g., DVD).

When you want to record from TAPE A, press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is selected.

3 Press z START.

Deck B stands by for recording. “REC” flashes.

4 Press DIRECTION on the remote

repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.

5 Press z START. 6 Press nN to start playing the source

to be recorded.

Start singing along with the music.

To stop recording

Press x.

Note

When you select any function other than DVD in step 2, kara oke an d key control settings are canceled.

Tips

• If acou s ti c feed b ack (h owl i ng) o ccu rs , mo v e th e 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 DVD function and not playing a disc.

• When high level sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts the recording level to pr eve nt distortion of the recorded sound signal ( A ut o L evel Control function).

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off after a certa in time, so that you can fall asleep to musi c.

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-o ff time ) cha nges c ycli cally as follows:

OFF t AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min t … t 10min

* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or

after the current disc or tape finishes playing.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the remaining time**

Change the time to turn off

Cancel the Sleep Timer Function

**You cannot ch eck the r em a ining time if you select

“AUTO”.

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.

Waking up to music

— Daily Timer

You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the cl ock (see “Setting the clock” on page 12).

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

the sound source you want to play.

• DVD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Creating your own program” on page 19).

• TAPE: Load a tape.

• TUNER: Tune i n t he pr eset ra dio s tat io n (see “Listening to the radio” on page 37).

2 Press VOL +/– (or turn VOLUME on the

CD/DVD player) to adjust the volume.

3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“DAILY SET?” appears.

4 Press ENTER.

“ON” appears a nd t he hour indication flashes.

5 Set the time to start playing.

Press M or m repeatedly to set the hou r, then press ,.

The minute indication flashes. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute,

then press ENTER.

6 Set the time to stop playing following

the same procedure as step 5.

7 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired sound source appears.

Each time you press the button, th e dis p lay changes cyclically as follows:

TUNER y DVD PLAY

TAPE PLAY

Timer

8 Press ENTER.

The start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before the original display returns.

9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

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Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the time r

Notes

• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and Timer recording at the same time.

• If you u se the Daily Time r and the Sleep T imer at the same time, the Sleep Ti mer has priority.

• If the system is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated.

• You cannot use the optional component connected to MD (VIDEO) IN L/R jacks as the sound sourc e for Daily Timer.

Tip

The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

SELECT.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until

“DAILY SELECT?” appears, then press ENTER.

1 Pr e ss C LO CK/ TI MER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until

“TIMER OFF?” appears, then press ENTER.

Timer recording radio programs

You can record a preset radio stati on from a specified time. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 36) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 12).

1 Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on page 37).

2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

“DAILY SET?” appears.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “REC

SET?”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication flashes.

4 Set the time to start recording.

Press M or m repeated ly to set the hour, then press

The minute indication flashes. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute,

then press ENTER.

5 Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

The start time, the stop time, and the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “FM20 t TAPE”) appear in turn, before the original display r et urns.

6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

To Do this

Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer

Notes

• You cannot activate the Daily 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.

• If the system is on at the preset time, the Timer recording will not be activated.

• The volume is reduced to minimum during recording.

• Do not o pe rate the system from the time the syst em turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time).

• Note that if the Timer Recording is set at the same time as the Daily Timer sound source is set to tape, the Timer Recording sound may be recorded onto the tape.

SELECT.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until

“REC SELECT?” appears, then press ENTER.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until

“TIMER OFF?” appears, then press ENTER.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

The demonstr ation di splay (dis play wind ow and buttons lightin g and flashing even wh en t he system power is off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby (Power Saving Mode).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears.

To cancel Power Saving Mod e

Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows:

Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode)

* “– –:– –” appears if you have not set the clock.

Note

You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode. – setting the cl oc k

– turning on the syst em by pr es sing the function

buttons

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.

• ?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.

Display

Adjusting the brightness

Selecting display color

of the display back light

Press DIMMER repeatedly to select the desired setting while the system is on.

The display changes cyclically as follows: DIMMER OFF t DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2

t DIMMER 3*

* DIMMER 3 is the darkest.

Press COLOR SELECT on the CD/DVD player while the system is on.

Each time you press COL O R SELECT on the CD/DVD player, display color changes as follows:

COLOR No. 1

COLOR No. 2

COLOR No. 3

COLOR No. 4

COLOR No. 5

COLOR No. 6

DYNAMIC COLOR*

* When selected display color alternates with changes

in audio levels.

Viewing information about the disc in the display

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When a DVD/CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files is loaded, you can also check t he informat ion record ed on disc, such as the titles. When the system detects DVD/CD-TEXT discs, the “TEXT” indication appears in the display.

Checking the remaining time and titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/ MP3/JPEG)

Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.

Each time you press th e button, the display changes cycl i cally as follows:

x When playing a DVD

Current title number, current chapter number and elapsed playin g time t Current title number, current chapter number and r em aining time t Current chapte r number and elapsed playing time t C urrent chapter n um b er and remaining time t Title eight seconds) t Ef fect status t Sound Field status t Ka raoke status

x When playing a CD or VIDEO CD without PBC function

Current track number and elapsed playing time t Current track number and remaining time t Elapsed playing time of the current disc*3 t Remaining time of the current disc

t Clock display (for eight seconds) t

title Effect status t Sound Field status t Karaoke

status

x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC function (Ver. 2.0)

Elapsed playing time t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Ef fect status t Sound Field status t Ka raoke status

t Clock disp lay (for

t Track

x When playing an MP3

Current track nu m ber and elapsed playi ng t ime t Current track number and remaining time t Track title display (for ei ght seconds) t Effect status t Sound Field status t Karaoke status

*1*4

t Album name*1 t Clock

x When playing a JPEG

Current file number t File name*1 t Album

t Clock display (for eight seconds) t

name Effect statu s t Sound Field status t Karaoke

status

Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed. In addition, nothing is displayed for discs without DVD/CD text and file/album name.

Only when the “m” indicator is displaye d.

These are not displayed during Shuffle Play or Program Play.

When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1, the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displa ys only the track title informa ti on.

Checking the total playing time and titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG)

Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

x When a DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG is in Normal Play mode

TOC display*1 or total album number of the

disc

or total track number of the current

t Disc title*4 or volume label

album album name

t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status (for eight seconds) t Sound Field status t Karaoke status

TOC = Table of Contents; displays, total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc

For discs with JPEG image files or MP 3 audio tracks in Normal Play or Shuffle Play mode

For discs with JPEG image files or MP 3 audio tracks in Album Play or Album Shuffle Play mode

For discs with DVD/CD text

For discs with JPEG image files or MP 3 audio tracks, album titles or volume la be l may not be displayed depending on the play mo de

Only when the “m” indicator is displaye d. Depending on the disc, some DVD/CD-TEXT information may not appear.

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Display

x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode

The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Disc title

label

t Clock display (for eight seconds) t

Effect status t Sound Field status t Karaoke

status

For discs with CD text

For discs wi th MP3 audio tr a cks

Only when the “m” indicator is displayed.

Note

Depending on the DVD, the disc information may not be displayed.

Tip

You can check the playing time of the disc using the Control Menu (see “Viewing informa tion about the disc in the on-screen display” on page 52).

or volume

Viewing the level meter

The level meter in the disp lay shows chan ges in audio source input l ev el s and volume setting.

Level meter

Viewing information about the disc in the onscreen display

You can check th e pl aying time and rema i ning time of the current title, chapter, or track, an d the total playing time of the disc. You can also chec k the DVD/CD text and f i l e/ album name recorded on the disc.

1 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change

the time information.

The display and the k in ds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing.

Time information

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 T

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

)

Disc type

DVD

Note

Depending on the audio source being played, the level meter may not change.

x When playing a DVD

• 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 current title without menu or chapters

x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

• **:** Elapsed playing time of the current scene

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

•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 an MP3

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

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

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disa ppears.

Notes

• Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the

system can only display a limite d number of characters. Also, depending on the disc , not all tex t characters are displayed.

Checking the date information

(JPEG only)

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

Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Menu appears.

Date information

MOUNTAIN

FAMILY

) BIRTHDAY

1 ( 2 0 1 / 1 / 2003

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digi t al

camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics & Information technology Industries Association.

Note

If there is no date information or data is da ma ge d on the disc, the system cannot di spla y the date information.

Tip

You can change the date information order by selecting “JPEG DATE” setting in CUSTOM SETUP (page 25).

JPEG

Display

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can conn ect optional components. Refer to the operat ing instructions provided with each component. European model is used for illustration purpose.

To the video input jack of a TV

To the component video input of a TV or projector

To the S video input jack of a TV

A DVD DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT jack (European and Australian models only)

Use a digital optical cable (square , not supplied) to connect an audio input of the optional di gi tal component (such as an MD deck) to this jac k. You can then recor d di gital audio from this system. If the jack is covered with a cap, remove it before use.

Note

When playing a DVD, VIDEO CD or MP3 audio tracks, you cannot output digita l audi o.

B MD (VIDEO) IN L/R jacks

Use audio cords ( not supplied) to connect an optional analog com ponent (MD deck or V C R , etc.) to these j acks. You ca n then reco rd or listen to from the component through this system.

To the audio input jack of a sub woofer

To the digital input jack of a digital component

From the audio output jacks of an analog component

To the audio input jacks of an analog component

C MD (VIDEO) OUT L/R jacks

Use audio cords (not supplied) to co nnect an optional analog com ponent (MD deck or VCR, etc.) to these jacks. You can then output audio to the component from this system.

D SUB WOOFER OUT jack

Use an audio cord (n ot supplied) to conn ect an optional sub woofer* to this jack. You can then output audio to the component from this system.

* SA-WZ8/S A - W Z80 is reco mmended.

In some areas, the SA-WZ8/SA-WZ8 0 ma y not ye t be available.

Note

The effects may be limited or noise may occur depending on the connected sub woofer or the type of music being played. For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

E VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cord to c onnect an optional component (such as a TV) to th is jack. You can then output the video to the component from this system, and enjo y t he video images of DV D s, etc. Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors .

F S VIDEO OUT jack

Use an S video cord (not supplied) to connect an optional TV to this jack. You can enjoy higher quality video images .

G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Use a componen t cable (not sup plied) to co nnect the video input of the TV or projector to these jacks. If your TV accep t pr ogre ssiv e fo rmat file signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “Adjusting the TV screen” (page 26).

Listening to audio from a connected component

Use buttons on the C D/ D VD pl ayer for the operation.

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 54.

2 Press MD (VIDEO) to switch the

function to MD or VIDEO.

Start playing the c onnected component .

Note

If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO” is selected or you want to switch back to “MD”, repeat the operation described above to switch to “MD”.

Tip

If you cannot select “VIDEO” by pressi ng MD (VIDEO) repeatedly, hold down MD (VIDEO) and then press ?/1 while the power is on. The function will change from “MD” to “VIDEO”, and “VIDEO” will appear in the display. To change back to “MD”, repeat the same procedure.

Optional Components

Recording audio from a connected component

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional components” on page 54.

2 Start recording manually.

See “Recording on a tape manually” on page 42.

Recording on a connected component

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Making a digital record ing on an MD

1 Connect an optical cable.

See “Hooki ng up optional compone nt s” on page 54.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Note

When making a digital recording from the CD/DVD player of this system to an optional component (MD deck, etc.) connected to the DVD DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT jack, start the optional component recording in advance.

Making an analog recording

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooki ng up optional compone nt s” on page 54.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Note

Audio may be interrupted when: – SOUND FIELD is pressed. – the headphones are connected or removed. – a microphone is connected or removed.

Making an analog recording from a VIDEO CD to a video tape

1 Connect optional audio cords from

MD (VIDEO) OUT L/R jacks and the supplied video cord from VIDEO OUT jack to your VCR.

2 Start recording.

Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component.

Note

You cannot record from a VIDEO CD to an MD digitally. When you record from a VIDEO CD to an MD, make an analog recording on MD.

Should you encoun te r a problem with your system, do the following:

1 Make sure the mains lead and speaker

cords are correctly and firmly connected.

2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting

checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.

If the problem persists after do ing all of the above, consult you r nearest Sony dealer. In case of repairi ng, please bring the e nt ir e system set (except for the speaker) to the service station.

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the mains le ad and check the following items.

• Are the system control cables conn ected correctly?

• If your system has 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 cord s shortcircuited?

• Are you using the supplied speakers?

• Is anything bloc ki ng the ventilation holes on the rear of the system?

Check all the above items and fix any problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the mains lead and turn on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the pr oblem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 5 of “Hooking up the system” (page 8)).

•Press ?/1 while the system is off. The demonstration disappears.

“– –:– –” appears in the display.

• A power inter ruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 12) and timer settings (pages 47 and 48) again.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.

• Redo the following: – “Setting the clock” (page 12) – “Presett ing r a dio st at ions” (page 36) – “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to

music” (page 47)

– “Timer recor di ng r adio pr ogr a ms ” ( pa ge 48)

There is no sound.

• If your system has a voltage selector, make sure the voltage selector is set to the cor r ect voltage.

• Press VOL +/– or turn VOLUME on the CD/DVD player clockwise.

• Make sure the headphones are not connected.

• Check the speaker connections (page 8).

• The protective device on the CD/DVD player has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminat e th e s hor t - ci rcuit problem and turn on the system again.

• There is no audio output during Timer recording.

Sound co mes from one channel , or unbalanced left and right volume.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect the supplied speakers.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from the sour ce of noise.

• C onnect the syst em to a di f f e rent mains.

• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the mains lead.

The sound from the component connected to MD (VIDEO) jacks is distorted .

• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press MD (VIDEO) on the CD/DVD player switch to “MD” function (see “Liste ning to audio from a connected component” on page 55).

There is acoustic feedback.

• Reduce the volume.

• Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The timer cannot be set.

• Set the clock again (page 12).

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 47 and 48).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (pag e47).

The remote does not function.

• Remove t he obst acl e.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Repl ace t he bat te r ies (size AA/R6).

• Loc ate the sys tem away from t he fluoresc ent light.

The system can not be turned on even though you have pressed ?/1.

• Make sure the mains lead is connected to mains.

• Make su re the system control cables a re connected correctly.

The color irregular ity on a TV screen persists.

• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color ir r egularity still persists, place the s p eak ers farther away from th e TV set.

Level meter does not change.

• Depending on the audio source being played, the level meter ma y not change.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

• Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

• The source being played back is monaural.

• Adjust the balance parameters (page 33).

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 center speaker.

• Set th e cen ter speaker level to the appropr ia te level.

There is no sound from the surround speakers.

• Set the surround speakers level to the appropriate level.

• The software being played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone.

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Troubleshooting

There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Ma ke su re th at th e SUBWO OFER s etti ng is se t to “YES” (page 31).

Sound lacks bass.

• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly.

CD/DVD player

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

• Place the disc correctly.

• Always close the tray by pressing Z on the CD/ DVD player. Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the player.

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 on the CD/DVD player to eject the disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Play does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded.

• Wipe the disc clea n (page 63).

• Replace the disc.

• Place the disc that this system can pl ay (pa ge5).

• Place the disc correctly.

• Pl ace the disc in the tray with th e lab el side up.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave t he system t urned on fo r a few hours until the moisture evap or at es .

•Press nN to start play.

• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.

Disc access takes a long time.

• Set “DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage function (page 37).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clea n (page 63).

• Replace the disc.

• Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Try mo ving the speakers away from the s ystem, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volum e , the speaker vibration may cause th e sou nd to skip.

Play does not start from the first track.

• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.

• Resume Play has been selected. Press x in stop mode, then start playback (pag e 15).

• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the screen.

Playback starts automatically.

• The DVD 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 the auto pause signal.

The system turned off during DVD playback.

• If approximately one hour passes with DVD playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the system automatically turns off.

You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, 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 ba ck.

• Record in g was not per f o rmed acco rd ing to the ISO9660 level 1, level 2 format or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”.

• The data is not stored in MP3 format.

• The system can play only MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio.

• Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” again.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others.

• After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take more time than usual if:

– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is

very large.

– the albu m an d tr ack or ga niz ation structure is

very complex.

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

• The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.

• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.

• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG” or “.J PEG ”.

• Length or width of image is more than 4720 dots.

• R emo v e the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. T hen select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “JPEG” again (page25).

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

• Progressive JPEG format files cannot be played on this system.

The track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly.

• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion f or ma t.

• T he disc ID3 ta g is not ver. 1.

The disc title, albu m title, track title and ID3 tag appear as spaces. The CD characters appear as spaces.

• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and alphabet only. Other characters appear as spaces.

The sound loses stereo effect when yo u play a VIDEO CD, or a CD.

• Select “KARAOKE OFF” in step 3 of “Singing along: Karaoke” (page 45).

• Make sure the system is connected appropriately.

The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 43).

• Che ck the speak er co nnect ions an d set ting (pages 8 and 31).

• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo, even if the sound trac k is rec or d e d in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.

Audio dropout occurred when recording to an optional component connected to MD (VIDEO) OUT L/R jacks.

• Audio data may be intermittently output from MD (VIDEO) OUT L/R ja c ks w h ile recording if the following are done:

– SOUND FIELD is pressed – the headphon es are connec te d or rem ove d – a microphone is connected or removed

The recording was not done properly when making a digital recording from the CD/DVD player of this system to an optional component connected to the DVD DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT ja ck.

• Audio data is output from the DVD DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT jack without any surround effects or other sound processing, so that the audio data is output slightly ahead of the sound from the speakers. Therefore, start the opti onal comp onent recording in advance when making a digit al recording to a connected opti ona l c omponent (MD deck, etc.).

Picture

There is no picture.

• Press DVD on the CD/DVD player.

• Check that the system is connected securely.

• The video cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

• Make sure you connect the system to the video input jack of your TV (page 9).

• Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV correctly.

• 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 correctl y, according to your TV (color) system.

Picture noise appears.

• Clean the disc.

• If video from your CD/DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your CD/DVD player directly to your TV’s S video-input, if your TV is equipp ed with this input (page 9).

• Except for European a nd Latin Am erican mode ls, the color sys tem is differ ent. Set the co lo r system to match your TV (page 27).

The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Dis pla y wh en you play a wide picture.

• The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD.

• If you connect the system with the S-video cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not change the aspect ratio.

• Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect ratio.

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Troubleshooting

Messages do not appear on the screen in the language you want.

• Select the language you want for the on-screen display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Displ a y (page 24).

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.

The subtitle language cannot be changed.

• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.

The subtitle cannot be turned off.

• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received.

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 36).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 9) .

• 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 avai lable 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 a wa y fro m t h e s p eak er cords as possible.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic st an d.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set “DVD POWER OFF” by DVD power manage function (page 37).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

• The heads are d irty . Clean them (page 63).

• The record / pl ay b ack he ad s are magnetised. Demagnetise th em (page 63).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record / pl ay b ack he ad s are magnetised. Demagnetise th em (page 63).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (page 63).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

• The record / pl ay b ack he ad s are magnetised. Demagnetise th em (page 63).

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

• The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive ta pe (page 63).

• The tape has wound to the end.

After pressing nN, there is a mechanical noise, “Eject” appe ars in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically.

• Insert the cassette corre ctly.

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:

Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation.

1 Disconnect the mains lead. 2 Reconnect the mains lead. 3 Press x, EQ EDIT and ?/1 at the same

time.

4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

The system is reset to the factory 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 DVD SET UP in stop mode. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select “RESET”,

then press ENTER.

3 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.

Messages

One of the follow i ng m essages may appear or flash in the displ ay during operation.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG

Cannot Play

• A disc that cannot be played was inserted.

• A disc with an unsupported Region code was inserted.

Cannot Use

You pressed an invalid button.

Data Error

The JPEG file is an unsupported forma t.

No Disc

There is no disc in the CD/DVD player.

Play Limit

The MP3 file cannot be played.

Push STOP!

You pressed PLAY MODE during play.

Reading

The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not ava ila ble.

Step Full!

You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).

Tape

No Tab

You cannot record the tape beca use the tab has been removed from the cassette.

No Tape

There is no tape in the tape deck.

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, ch ec k tha t the operating voltage of your system is identical with the volt a ge 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 th e unit itself has been turned of f.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (m ains) 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 system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locat ions 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 buildup

• Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction.

• Pl ace th e system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a high volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side an d bo tt om 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 irregu larity is observed on nearby a TV screen

With the magneti cally shiel ded type of speak er system, the speakers can be installed near 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 th e TV s et.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is ca pab le o f holding a still video image or on-screen displa y image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisio ns are especi ally suscep tibl e to this.

On operation

• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may co ndense on the lens in s ide the CD/ DVD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Re move the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your near es t Son y deal er.

Notes on discs

• Befo r e playing, clean the disc with a cleanin g clo th. 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 syst e m.

• 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 di sc or lab el may be come atta ched to parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this unit 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 use d:

– Rental or used discs with attac hed seals where th e

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 on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls wit h a soft c lot h 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 re corde d over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.

Break off the cassette tab

Before placing a cass ette in th e tap e deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tap e deck an d becom e damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elas tic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast -winding frequently. The tape may get ent an gle d in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape he ads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you st art an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the clea nin g cassette.

Demagnetising the tape heads

Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal par ts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separat ely sold demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette.

Additional Information

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Specifications

Amplifier section European model:

DIN power output at stereo mode (rated)

75 + 75 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (referen ce) Front speaker: 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% THD) Surround speaker: 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) Front speaker: 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% THD) Surround speaker: 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Other models:

The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Sa udi A r a bia n model only) The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (exc e pt fo r Saudi Ar a b ia n model)

DIN power output at stereo mode (rated)

100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (referen ce) Front speaker: 140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,

10% THD) Surround speaker: 40 + 40 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs

MD (VIDEO) IN L/R (phono jacks):

Voltage 450 mV/250 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms MIC (phone jack): sensitivit y 1 mV,

impedance 10 kilohms Outputs MD (VIDEO) OUT L/R (phono jacks):

Voltage 250 mV,

impedance 1 kilohms SUB WOOFER OUT: Voltage 1 V,

impedance 1 kilohms

VIDEO OUT (phono jacks):

S VIDEO OUT (4-pin/mini-DIN jack):

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:

PHONES (stereo mini jack):

FRONT L/R: Use only the supplied

SURROUND L/R: Use only the supplied

CENTER: Use only the supplied

CD/DVD player section

Laser Semiconductor laser

Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz ):

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB Video color system format

DVD DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT (European and Australian models only) (Square optical connector jack, rear panel): O ptical Wavelength:

max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms

Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, C: 0.286 Vp - p, load impedance 75 ohms

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more

speaker SS-WZ8/WZ80/ WZ8E

speaker SS-RS410/ SS-RS400/SS-RS400S

speaker SS-CT410/ SS-CT400/SS-CT400S

(DVD: λ=650 nm, CD: λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous

2 Hz – 22 kHz = (±1 dB) CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz = (±1 dB)

NTSC, PAL

660 nm

Tape deck section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)

using Sony TYPE I cassettes

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 Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Latin American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning inte r val set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the tuning inte r val set at 9 kHz)

European and Saudi Arabian models:

531 – 1,602 kHz (with the tuning inte r val set at 9 kHz)

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the tuning inte r val set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the tuning inte r val set at 10 kHz)

Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External ante nna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Speaker

Front speaker European model (SS-WZ8E):

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 200 × 395 ×

260 mm Mass Approx. 4.8 kg net per

speaker

Other models MHC-WZ80D (SS-WZ80) MHC-WZ8D (SS-WZ8):

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type, magnetica lly

shielded type Speaker units Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 220 × 415 ×

290 mm Mass Approx. 7.0 kg net per

speaker

Surround speaker European model (SS-RS410):

Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Full range: 7×10 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 81 × 141 ×

121 mm Mass Approx. 0.8 kg net per

speaker

Other models MHC-WZ80D (SS-RS400S) MHC-WZ8D (SS-RS400):

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex

type Speaker units Woofer range: 8 cm, cone type Tweeter: 4 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 105 × 200 ×

120 mm Mass Approx. 0.9 kg net per

speaker

Center speaker European model (SS-CT410):

Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex

type, magnetica lly

shielded type Speaker units Full range: 7×10 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 81 ×

121 mm Mass Approx. 1.0 kg net per

speaker

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Other models MHC-WZ80D (SS-CT400S) MHC-WZ8D (SS-CT400):

Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex

Speaker units Woofer range: 8 cm, cone type Tweeter: 4 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 255 × 105 ×

Mass Approx. 1.1 kg net per

type, magnetica lly shielded type

120 mm

speaker

General

Power requirements European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V, 220 V or

Thai model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Other models (without volta ge sel e ct or ):

Other models (with volta ge selector):

Power consumption European model: 235 watts

Other models: 260 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) CD/DVD player/Tuner: Approx. 255 × 135 ×

Amplifier/Tape deck: Approx. 255 × 135 ×

Mass CD/DVD player/Tuner: Approx. 3.0 kg Amplifier/Tape deck: Approx. 8.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector

0.3 watts (in Power Saving Mode)

355 mm

330 mm

Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker pads (20) Speaker cords (5) Video cord (1)

Language code list

For details, see pages 23 and 24. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali; Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian 1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlin

1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1345 Malagasy 1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian

1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volap k 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu

1703

Not specified

Additional Information

Glossary

A.F.D. (Auto Format Direct) A UTO

The auto decoding function automatically detects the t yp e of audio signal bei ng input (Dolby Digital, D T S, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decod i ng if necessary. This m ode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.

Album

Section of a music pi ece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.

Chapter

Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters .

DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

In the collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, So ny m easured the sound environment of th ei r studios and integrat ed the data of the measure m ent and Sony’s own DS P (Digital Signal Processor) technol ogy to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital Cinema Sound” sim ul at es in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie director.

Dolby Digital

This sound format for movie theatres is more advanced than Dol by Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This form at is al so called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 chan nel (since it functions onl y when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the si gnals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the form er D olby Surround sy stem, Dolby Pro Logic Surround r eproduces left-to-ri ght panning more natur al ly and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advant age of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speak ers output monaural sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II cr eates five full-ban dw i dth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an adva nced, high-purity ma tr i x surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the or iginal recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all prog rammes encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality tha t a pproaches the quality of discrete 5.1-ch annel sound.

• Dolby Pro Logic II Music

The Music mode is f or use with an y stereo musi c recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1- channel surround. The surround chan nel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5. 1 di screte channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separatio n is realize d because th e all channel data is recorded dis cr et e and processed in digital.

DVD

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a si ngle-layer and singlesided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Fu rthermor e, the data cap acity o f a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8. 5 G B , a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 G B . The pictur e data uses the MPE G 2 format, on e of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The pict ur e data is compressed to about 1/40 of its orig in al size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocate d according to the status of the picture. The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more realistic audio pr esence. Furthermor e, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

File

Section of a picture on a data CD containing JPEG image files.

Film based software, Video based software

DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.

Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD. Depending on th e di sc, no indexes may be recorded.

Multi-angle function

Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs.

Multilingual function

Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.

Parental Control

A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of th e users according to t he limitation level in each country/region. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.

Playback Control (PBC)

Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on. 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.

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver.

1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play highresolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc.

Progressive format

Compared to the Int erlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progress ive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fi el ds) in one second, the Progressive for m at can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text , an d horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with 525 progressive format.

Additional Information

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Region Code

This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD syst em or DVD disc according to the sales regio n. Each region code is shown on the sy stem as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play disc s with the “ ” mark. Even when

ALL

the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.

Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 16), the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into se ctions called “scenes”. Ea ch scene is ass igned a scene n umber enabling you to lo cate the scene you wan t.

Title

The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video so ft war e; o r an al bum, et c. , for a music piece on audio software. Ea ch title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enablin g you to locate the track you want.

Disc

DVD structure

VIDEO CD or CD structure

Title

Chapter

Track

Disc

VIDEO CD

A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards for digit al compression technology. The pict ur e data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also con t ain compact audio data. Sounds outside th e range of human hearin g are compressed whil e t he sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of V ID EO CDs.

• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds.

• Version 2.0: You can play high-resol ution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.

This system conform s t o both versions.

MP3 structure

JPEG structure

Index

Album

Track

Album

File

Disc

List of button locations and reference pages

Illustrati

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – J

ALBUM – qg (14, 17, 19) ALBUM + qf (14, 17, 19) CD SYNC 9 (41) COLOR SELECT w; (50) Control lever 7 (11, 45) Deck A wl (40) Deck B wh (40, 41, 42, 46, 48) Disc tray wg (13) DISPLAY ql (39, 49, 51, 52) Display window wf DVD 5 (11, 12, 13, 19, 37, 41,

42) DVD MENU qf (16, 27) DVD TOP MENU qg (16) ECHO LEVEL

wa (46) EFFECT qj (43, 45) EQ EDIT qk (45, 60) GROOVE 7 (43) Headphone jack qd

K – Z

KARAOKE/MPX MD (VIDE O) 2 (42, 55) MIC LEVEL

ws (45) Microphone jacks MOVIE MODE 7 (43)

MPX

qh (46) MUSIC MODE 7 (43, 45) PUSH ENTER 7 (12, 16, 17, 18,

19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31, 36, 45,

46, 47, 48) Remote sensor qs SOUND FIELD 7 (43) TAPE A/B 3 (40, 41, 42, 46) TUNER/BAND 6 (36, 37, 42) VOLUME qa (47)

qh (45)

*2*3

on number

TAPE A/B 3 (41, 42)

Name of button/part Reference page

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 (10, 37, 47, 55,

60) X (pause) 4 (10, 14, 40) A Z (eject) wk (39)

Z B (eject) wj (39)

nN (play) 4 (14, 30, 40, 41,

46) x (stop) 4 (11, 14, 27, 37, 40,

41, 46, 60)

+M> (fast forward/go

forward) 4 (14, 36, 40)

.m– (rewind/go back) 4

(14, 36, 40)

Z (open/eject) 8 (13) z START (recording start) q;

(41, 46)

Except for European and Latin American mode ls

Except for European model

Microphone jacks for: Latin American model: 1 Asian, Australian and Saudi Arabian models: 2

European model only

Additional Information

Amplifier/Tape deck CD/DVD player/Tuner

continued

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – O

ALBUM – wa (14, 17, 19) ALBUM + ws (14, 17, 19) ANGLE wh (26) AUDIO wj (23) BAND 8 (36, 37) CLEAR qa (19, 20, 22) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT es

(48, 49)

CLOCK/TIMER SET ef (12, 47,

48)

COMMAND MODE switch qs

(10) DIMMER e; (50) DISPLAY ea (39, 49, 51, 52) DVD DISPLAY qh (17, 18, 21,

23, 26, 28, 34, 52, 53) DVD MENU ws (16, 27) DVD SET UP qj (12, 15, 24, 26,

29, 31, 35, 61) DVD TOP MENU wa (16) ENTER w; (12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21,

23, 26, 28, 31, 36, 45, 46, 47,

48)

FUNCTION 7 (12, 13, 19, 36,

37, 40, 47) GROOVE 2 (43) KEY CONTROL 5 (43, 46) MOVIE MODE qk (43) MUSIC MODE ql (43, 45) Number buttons wk (15, 16, 20,

22, 25, 26, 28)

P – Z

PLAY MODE/DIRECTION ed

(14, 19, 40, 41, 42, 46) PRESET –/+ wf (36, 37) PREV/NEXT wf (14) REPEAT/FM MODE 6 (18, 38) SELECT wd (16) SLEEP eg (47) SOUND FIELD 9 (43) SUBTITLE wl (24) TUNER MEMORY 5 (36) TUNING MODE 4 (36, 37) TUNING –/+ qd (36, 38) TV CH –/+ wf (10) TV/VIDEO 3 (10) VOL +/– wg (10, 47)

eh eg ef

ed es ea e; wl wk wj

123 456 7

wg wf

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 (10, 47) m/M (rewind/fast forward)

qd (14, 36, 40 ) SLOW t/T qd (14) ./> (go back/go forward)

wf (14, 36, 40 ) nN (play) wd (14, 30, 40, 41,

46)

X (pause) qg (14, 40) x (stop) qf (14, 40, 41, 46)

M/m/</, w; (12, 16, 23, 28,

33, 47) O RETURN q; (16, 28) TV ?/1 eh (10)

2 3

4 5 6

10/0

8 9 0 qa qs

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wd ws

wa w;

qf qg

qh qj

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