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and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Reorient or relocate Increase receiver. the separation the receiving antenna between (aerial).
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it flom a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Thank you R)r purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly lor future reference.
Welcome! ................................................ About This Manual ................................. 3 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Getting Started - BASIC- Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier ................................... 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV .............................................. 16 Step 3: Positioning the System ...20 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup .....
Changing the Brightness Panel Display of the Front .................................. Advanced Settings Adjustments Locking Discs ....................................... (CUSTOM CONTROL, 70 and 71 PARENTAL PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room .............................................. 74 (SPEAKER Calibrating FORMATION) the Appropriate Automatically (AUTO Using Display the Display L:mguage ........................
• The instructions in this manual describe the COll[rolson the remote. You call also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as a general term R)r DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. Format of discs • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) lot Norlh American models. DVD-R Disc logo DVD VIDEO VIDEO DVD-RW/ _ RW R R4.
Note about The disc will not play if it has not been correctly CDs/DVDs finalized. operating The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if lormats: - audio CD format - CD Graphics For more inMrmation, see the instructions for the recording device. they have been correctly (Latin American models only) finalized. In this case, - vide() CD lk)rmat view the disc by normal playback.
Region code You[" system has a region code printed oll the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled _ will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDE(), the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, ilo region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDE() is prohibited by area restrictions.
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 92. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control tile s>stem using tile supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries b> matching the @ and @ ends on tile batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor [] on the system. m • Do not leave the remote • Do not use a new battery in an extremely hot or humid place. with an old one.
Belore connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17. The 1R receiver cord should be used for the surround speaker (L) only. The illustrations how to install the surround speaker (L). • Spread a cloth on tile floor to avoid damaging the floor. • You can use tile speaker withoul the speaker sland by installing it on Ihe wall (page 25). 1 Secure the post to the base.
3 Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about 100 mm (4 inch) and twist together, About 100 mm (4 inch) 4 Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord. Untwist and straighten out the speaker cord. Bottom of the base IR receiver cord Speaker cord 5 Secure the pedestal to the post with the screws.
6 Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin. 7 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (O, 0, O, and O) all the way.
8 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. O © o o Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord). m • Do not catch the speaker cord (and tile IR receiver cord) between the speaker and tile pedestal. • Do not drop tile speaker when mounting. 9 Secure the speaker with the screws in order @ to @. Screws with washer (short) (2) (supplied) Installing the surround Yon can put on the surround speaker base.
Attach the spacers. Spacers (4) (supplied) _ Guide pins (2) (supplied) Push open the cover (surround amplifier only), Attach pins. the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide Rear of surround speaker 3 Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes. Run cords through the slot, "'---..
4 5 Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier. Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up. The speaker hftse hus storage slruce in the buck. Attach the cover (surround amplifier only).
This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 27. For other component connection, see page 31. To accept progressive Refer to the connection li_)llowing pages. 16us signals, see page 29.
(_) Connecting Required The connector the Speakers cords and coh)r luhe ol lhe speaker cords are Ihe same color as tile label of the jacks lo he couIlecled m • Do not catch tile speaker To avoid cord insulation short-circuiting in the SPEAKER jack the speakers Short-circuiting of tile speakers ma_ damage the s_stem. To prevent this, be sure to lollow lhese precautions when connecting the speakers.
• When you want te eulpul the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel seurce from Ihe 6 speakers, select Ihe "Delby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Legic I[ MOVIE," er "Dolby Pre Logic [1 MUS[C _sound field (page 37). Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) i upplied) Y Antenna (aerial) The shape and the lenglh ol the anlenna or roll up the antenna (aerial).
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) (onnecl the FM wire anlenna (aerial) lo the COAXIAL FM 75 f_jack. FM wire antenna (supplied) (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) O¥ ,_c._ COAXIAL ,¢_ FM 75 _jask COAXIAL FM 75 _jack •Be sure tofully extend the FM wire anlenna (aerial). • After connecting Ihe FM wh-e antelllla (aerial), keep it as horizonlal as possible.
Side view Infrared signal Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the IR receiver speakers other than the subwool_:r should be the same distance fronl Ihe listening position tO). The l?'ont speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 reelers (0 lu 23 t't) tO) h'um the lislening position. htstall the 1R transmitter surround Surround speaker (L) and IR receiver of the speaker (L) in direct line with each other.
Follow Ihe steps below to make Ihe minimum number of basic adjustments lk)rusing the system. !! Press -1,/4,to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. iiiii Press @. ii ii The Setup Displa_ for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. (ii)[ii [ii ÷/'/*/+,e ...... U_ DISPLAY !!!ii_ iliii: _:{iiil;ii 1 2 Press .1,14,to select the setting that matches your TV type. Turn on the TV. Press I/_ and POWER on the surround amplifier.
10Connect the calibration mic to the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor. A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press 't-/4, to select [YES], then press • Avoid being in tile measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 1minute), as it may interfere with @. Set up the calihralion mic :it the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calihratinn mic, and there should be no obstruction meastlrCtilent.
3 Press -1-/4,to select [QUICK], then press @. The Quick Setup display appears. To adjust the IR receiver speaker IR transmitter of the in the and surround (R) the surround surround amplifier, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the system lbr good transmission. I/d) speaker (L) position Depending on tile location ol the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker (L) (with the 1R receiver) necessary.
• DEMO OFF: sels die demonslralion olT. 4 Press @. The selling is reflected. 5 Press AMP MENU. The AMP mellu turns o[1. ; f77 : : ) b : ;7) 7 MENU LE_ 7_ APler connecting tlae AC power cord (nmins lead), the demonslralion appears in the h'ont panel disphty. When you press I/_ on dae remote, Ihe demonslra'.iOll itlrlls oil _. • When you press i/(/) on the system, filedemonstration does not turn off.
m • Use screws that are suitable l_r tile wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and l'.sten them to the wall. Install tile speakers on a vertical and fiat wall where reinforcement is applied. Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
REI • Use screws suitable 12_rthe material and strength of the wall. • Do not install tile IR transmitter to a wall of low strenglh. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster. • When connecting/disconnecting tile cord, detach tile IR transmitter from tile wall first. 3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the bottom of the stand on the screw.
Selecl a hookup suilable Connecting Sends a played Check lhe jacks in order O lk)r lhe jacks on your TV. the video/HDMl* back DVD of your li'om _ image 1o a TV. TV, and choose (s[andard) £3 cords conneclion melhod O, O, O, or 1_. Picture qualily improves Io 1_ (HDMI).
HDMI, Ihe HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. _) To connect Connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack the video cord. @ _) To connect Connecl to a TV with Yellow @ the an S video cord (not supplied). S VIDEO IN jack When using the S video jack instead ol Ihe video jacks, your TV monitor must also be ctmnected via an S video jack.
Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is tile melhod for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens lhe image. To display using Ihis method, you need Io connecl Io a TV that accepls progressive signals. O ii {i!i:a :i:ii? Q) {iii) i:ii :_:> iiii Q. I 1> z O m I FUNCTION +/- "PROGRE" lighls up in the fronl pauel display when the system outputs progressive siguals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly to select "DVD.
• INTERLACE Select this setting when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or. - your TV is connected tn jacks other than the COMPONENT OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select NORMAL About DVD software DVD software can be divided (INTERLACE) types and the while "HDMI" conversion into 2 t_rpes: fihn-based VIDE() OUT jacks (MONITOR lights up in the front panel display. method software and viden-based soflware. Video-based software is derived from TV.
You can enjoy other componenl Connecting by connecling the system Oultru[s lhe olher componenl the VIDEO/AUDIO and the other through lhe speakers OUT,jacks ol another componenl. 0 component ol this sys(em. VGR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. To TV/VCR1 (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) I ===£:_ z 0 m To TV/VCR1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) I To TV/VCR2 AUDIO IN) To TV/VCR2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) (VIDEO IN/ VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc.
To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO 1Njack on the front panel of the system with the stere() mini-plug cord (not supplied). • When listening to MP3 lk)rmat recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION +1- to select "AUDIO." Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "A.F.D. STD" appears in Ihe front panel display.
Press DISC 1-5. Press the button of the disc number you Wallt. When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected. "No Disc" appears. PerR_rm next Step while "*DISC- 1* (eg., 2-5)" flashes. ||||| NNNI_ 5 6 Disc slot _ FUNCTION Adjust the volume Press _. Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically. The disc is drawn into the system automatically.
To save mode the power in standby About DVD 5-DISC changer Press I/_ while lhe syslem lurns on. To cancel standby mode, press I/(_) ollce. Additional Stocker operations Disc To Press Stop • Pause II Resume play after pause !7 II or E:> Go to the next chapter, track, or scene _ (except Go back to tile preceding chapter, track, or scene _ (except for JPEG) Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel 1-5 on the system. Replay the previous DISC 1-5 and =z_on the system.
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR I or 2 jacks on the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN jack on the h'ont panel. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent this, you can change the input level from ttle sound of the other components. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TV/VCRI," "TV/VCR2," or "AUDIO" appears in the front panel display.
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound l'rom all the speakers in this system. For details, see ""TV Hookup (Advanced)" (page 27) and "Other Component (page 31 ). Hookup" You can choose a suitable movies or music. sound mode lot FIELD =1 I 2 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TV/VCR1" or "TV/VCR2" appears in the front panel display. Press MOVIE/MUSIC Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly display. until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
Sound field 2 CHANNEL Display STEREO HEADPHONE 2CH STEREO THEATER HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL HP THEATER HP 2CH STEREO ,r Use DCS Technology You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful into your home.
[node reproduces • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC arc canceled and tile multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic I1 MOVIE/MUSIC arc not effective.
Multi claa)mel surrouM formats are downnaixed to tWO chantleJs. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedl2r until "A.F.D. ST[)" or "2CH STERE()" appears in the front panel display. • The system memorizes tile last sound field selected fi)r each function mode. Whenever you select a fimction such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to fimction is automatically applied again.
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, CD only) DVD-R, Press -_1/'_1_ or )"_1_" (Scan, Slow-motion VIDEO when the s_stem is in pause mode. To return to the normal playback speed, press I2:>. Each time you press _ II/-_1_ or Play, Freeze Frame) ),._al_,- during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available.
You can search a DVD by' litle (31"chapter, and you can search a VIDE() CD/Super Audio CD/ (D/DATA CD/DATA DVD hy track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on Ihe disc, you can select the desired ..._. O one by entering its number. Or, you can search lot a scene using the lime code. 1 "I"1 €-I Press © DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press O DISPLAY twice.) The Co.
• When tile Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW) or track (VIDEO pressing the number • You cannot DVD+R CD/Super buttons Audio CD/CD) search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ using tile time code. by (Picture Navigation) and @. You can divide Ihe screen imo 9 subscreens and find the desired 1 Press scene PICTURE The following quickly. NAVI display during playback. appears. CHAPTER VIEWER _ FENTERll 2 Press PICTURE select an item.
• To play from (he beginning of the disc, press • twice, then press [2:>. To enjoy before (Resume a disc (Multi-disc Play) that by resume (DVD VIDEO, is played playback Resume) VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback When you stop Ihe disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed • and "Resume" the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41 st disc.
PROGRAM (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in Ihe order you want by arranging the order of 1hetracks on lhe disc to creale your OYVll prograln. You call program up to 99 tracks. • You can prograln 1 0:00:00 T Ihe Irack on Ihe currenl disc enlv. Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02]. Press '1'14,to select [02] under IT], then press (.3. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD. Press U3 DISPLAY.
To change 1 or cancel a program Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Creating Your Own Program." 2 Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using I'/4,. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press @. To cancel programmed 1 all of the tracks in the order Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Creating Your Own Program." 2 Press -1"and select [ALL CLEAR]. 3 Press @.
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu (Repeat Play) Press r2=_ DISPLAY repeatedl_r until the Control Menu is turned off. • You cannot Super use this l?mction with VIDEO VCDs with PBC playback. CDs and You can phcr all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc"or a single title, chapter,track, or album repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press O DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears.
• When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeals all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeals all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: • [TRACK] (MP3 audit) tracks only): repeats the current track. 4 DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using TOP MENU. Press @. When you play DVDs that allow you to select The item is selected. To return to normal play, press CLEAR, select [OFF] in Step 3.
• 12: MAIN], 12:SUBI, and 12:MAIN+SUBI do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. • When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Tile default setting is underlined. When playing a DVD VIDE() recorded in multiple audio lk)rmats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or [)TS), you call change the audio R)rmat. If tile DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual • [STERE()]: tracks, you can also change the language.
Surround LFE (Low Frequency (L/R) Effect) Currently playing program format Example: Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have Iwo Upes of titles for playback: originally recorded lilies ([ORIG1NAL]) and titles that can be crealed on recordable Dolby Digital 3 ch Surround (Monaural) Front (L/R) DVD players for ediling ([PLAY LIST]). You can select Ihe type of litle to be played. 1 Press C_ DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. =< .-,=. O €{n '1'1 €- The Conlrol Menu appears.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC flmctions, the playing time is displayed. • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title. Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc inlk)rmalion, remaining Checking the playing remaining time Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes (!) --+ @ --+ ...
• When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD Bit rate_ Pla:Hng time of the current track • T **:_* Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the current disc Remaining time of the current disc • When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Pla_ring time of the current track Album name " Appears Track name when: playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. # '% O €- • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed.
If various angles (multi-angles) l'or a scene are If subtitles are recorded oll a disc, you can turn recorded on a DVD VIDE(), you can change the viewing angle. the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual suhtitles are recorded on the disc. Press ANGLE during playback. you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles nn or oil whenever E_tch time >ou press ANGLE, the angle changes.
(A/V S YNC) ||| When the sound does not match the pictures un the screen, you can adjust the delay between the Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 chanuel picture and sound. 1 Press C_ DISPLAY when the system is playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You call selecl tire playback area you Wahl in stop mode. to listen tu. 1 The Control Menu appears.
• Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. • When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from tile HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interl_ce out) jack. What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that salisfies the 1SO/MPEG regulalions. JPEG is image compression Discs that play technology.
• which have the extension ".MP3" (MP3 audio When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD, track) or ".JPG"/".JPEG" (JPEG image file) the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, fi'om (!) through (Z). Any sub- • which conform to the DCF* image file R_rmat ,i. "Design rule for Camera File system": hnage standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • The system will play any data with the extension ".MP3," ".JPG," or ".
The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing MENU. Pressing MENU again will display the album list. To stop playback Press m. To play audio the next or previous MP3 track Press 1'91"11/1_1. Note that _ou can select the Selecting or album 1 an MP3 audio track Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The s_stem starts pla_ing album. 2 Dnm the first cannot return to the previous album by pressing I',_1.
Images of Files in lhe album subscreelrs. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 appear in 16 Press _/1`/4,/-) to selecl tire image you Wahl lo view and press @. Rotating direction Press CLEAR To stop to return to normal view. playback Press El. • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, select Ihe bottom image and press ,k To return to the previous image, select the top image and press t_.
Press -1"14, to select the album you want and press [_>. The s_stem starts pla_ring tile selected album. You call turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. _m_m You cau phty a slide show with sound by' first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. 1 mode. Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. m The system starts phtying fronl the first album. 2 Press I.
3 Press .1"14,to select the setting you want. • [MODE2]: The delhult setting is underlined. • [MODE3]: The image slretches the center of lhe screen. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (hnages thai are R)ur million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: Sets the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than ISLOW 1]. 4 The image stretches out li'om lefl to right of the screen.
(PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, can enjoy simple interactive operations, functions, and other such operations. you search PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by lollowing the menu on the TV screen. 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for _our selection 2 3 4 appears. Select the item number you want by the number buttons. Press @. Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) You can preset 20 FM stati(ms, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure I(1turn down the 1 2 vnlt]ine I(1 ini]]h]]uln. Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM"appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or- until the The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
Naming preset stations You can enter a name £tr preset stations. These names (for example. "XYZ") appear in the Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" (page 61 )). 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until R)r each preset station. "TUNER FM" or "TUNER AM" appears in the front panel display. Tile last received 2 system's front panel displa_r when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name call be entered 1 station is tuned in.
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to "TUNER AM" or "TUNER FM," you can check the li'equency using the front panel display. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 160 digital radio channels offering music, news. sports, comedy, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital sound. Press DISPLAY. Each time _ou press DISPLAY, changes as shown.
• Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at tile following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/). Receiving XM Radio broadcasts Before tuning, doWll Connecting Before operating Ctmnect-and-Play the XM Radio the system, connect 1 to make sure Io turn the volume millhl-lu[n. Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "XM" appears in the front panel display. Ihe XM anlenna In Ihe XM jack. Press TUNING + or - to select a channel. For slow tuning, press TUNING brielly.
Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "XM" appears in the front panel display. 2 3 4 You can select the chmmels you want direclly by presetting them using the presel numbers. You can preset up Io 30 XM Radio channels. Press D.TUNING. Enter the channel number using the number buttons. Presetting 1 Press @. The selected channel channels Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "XM" appears display. is lune in.
You can select a preset channel 3O. from 1 to • Tile preset channel inllmnation will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. • When Ihe XM Radio ID appears in the front panel display ("channel 0" is selected) (page 64), the MEN U button is not available, and you cannot preset XM Radio channels. The XM Radio ID disappears when other than "cbmmel 0" is selected.
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. • When you replace the batteries of Ibe remote, tile code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
• Depending on tile TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for I0 seconds. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you set with one button push. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to this system.
By pressing Number TV's input source MOVIE/ HDMI 4 MUSIC* DYNAMIC BASS,_, _I_ Except for North American HDMI 5 Reinforcing models. You can reinforce Press Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this Bass DYNAMIC li'equencies bass frequencies bass frequencies. BASS. are effcclivel_ To turn off the sound Press DYNAMIC BASS reinlorced. effect again. system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.
You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. The brightness ol Ihe frolll panel display can be set lo eilher ol 2 levels. Press SLEEP. 1 Press AMP MENU. Each dine you press this butlon, the minutes display (lhe remaining lime) changes as follows: 2 Press t-14, repeatedly until "DIMMER" SLEEP 90M ---+ SLEEP 80M ---+ SLEEP 70M 3 appears in the front panel display, then press @ or->.
Press -1"/4,to select [ON --*], then press ®. • If you have not entered a password The displa> fl)r registering appears. (CUSTOM PARENTAL PARENTAL a new pass'a.ord CONTROL, CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit You can set 2 kinds of pla_rhack restrictions the desired disc. • Custom Parental for Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback password, then Dress [_#i.
To play Parental 1 a disc for which Control is set Custom Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM Custom Press .1"14, to select [PLAYER -+], then press @. PARENTALCONTROL parental control is already set. To play, enter your password • If you have not entered a password The displa_ lk)r registering a new password and press _Et_TER. appears.
PARENTALCONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL [LEVEL: 5 ILEVEL: OFF Press .1,/4,to select [STANDARD], 4: PG13 The lower the vahle, the stricler the limitation. then press @. The selection displayed. items for [STANDARD] are To turn off the Parental Control function Set [LEVEL] To play Control PARENTALCONTROL OTHERS_ 1 to [OFF] in Step 8. a disc is set for which Parental Insert the disc and press L::>. The displa_ for entering _our password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password 6 Press .
Changing 1 the password Press Q DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press "I"/+ to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], (SPEAKER FORMATION) then press @. The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press -I'14,to select [PASSWORD --+], Depending on the shape of Ihe room, :here will be some speakers you cannol inslall. For Hie beller surround sound, it is recommended that lirst you decide Ihe positkm ollhe 1 Ihe password appears. 4 speakers.
cords and surround speakers using the wireless system, • [NO CENTER]: when inslalling Ihe fi'onl alld surroulld speakers. • [ALL FRONT]: when inslalling all lhe speakers in fronl of the lislenin{ position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing lhe front and surround speakers in froul of the lislening position. • [SECOND • [NO SURROUND]: when inslalliug :he cemer and fronl speakers. |'ront ROOM]: speakers when installing ill olle rooH1 and speakers in another.
• Speaker sound in tile other room is the same as that of tile front and surround speakers. • [STANDARD (WIRED)]: Ca!!brstlng when installing all the speakers and connecting the system by the speaker cords. (AUTO CALIBRATION) D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the N)propriate surround sound automatically. • Loud test sound is output when ]AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the vohlme down. (live consideration to chiMren and neighbor. 6 7 1 Press .
lhce the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibratiou mic. Be quiet during the measurement. • If an error message then select [YES]. All error message appears fi_llow the message, when: the headphones are connected. the calibration mic is not connected. front speakers are not correctly connected. surround speakers connected. are not correctly front and surround connected. speakers subwoofer Calibration appears, arc.
Selected item SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments tu itums such as picture and 16:9 sou_ld. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 105. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. • Playback seUings slered in the disc lake priority over Setup Display settings and nel all the functions described may work. 1 Setup items Select an item using -I,14,,then press m tile I_-- Q.
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press @. 2 Select [YES] using -1-/4,. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. 3 Press @. All the settings explained on pages 79 to 85 return to the default settings. Do not press I/ (_ while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete. [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you lo set various languages lor Ihe on-screen display' or SOl.1nd track.
[4:3 LETTER BOX] [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according connected. 1o the TV to be [4:3 PAN SCAN] Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see "Using the Setup [16:9] Display" (page 78). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP • Depending on the DVD, 14:3LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. • [HDMI RESOLUTION] • [TV TYPE] Selects the aspect ratio of the connected standard or wide).
[YCBCR] [OFF] Oulpuls YCBCRsignals. [RGB] • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set [YC'aCR] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment wilh a DV[jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YCF_CR].
u=o [CUSTOM n,, SETUP] Use tiffs to set up playback settings. ['elated and other Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see "Using the Setup • [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) S'a, itches the Multi-disc off. setting on or [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs. [OFF] Does not store the resume settings in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the system. Display" (page 78).
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a lllOtllent. [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Select [SPEAKER Display.
• [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] Tile delimit distmlce setting li_r the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 21 ), the settings is automatically displayed. [CENTER] 0.0 dB (appears when you set [CENTERI to [YESI in file [SIZE] setlillg.) Sel Ihis between 15.0 dB and [SUBWOOFER] 0.0 dB Sel Ihis between 15.11 dB and + I/).0 dB in 1./) dB incremenls. + I 0.0 dB in 1.0 dB incremenls.
4 Press .1,/4,repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press C) or ..>. 5 Press .1"/4,repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press (_ or +. 6 Press .1"14,repeatedly to select [ON], You can relurn the syslem parameters, such as presel s:atkms, Io lhe defaull seltings. then press Q. You will hear the lesl lone frorn each speaker in sequence. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using ÷1.1"14,1->.
On your TV's color • If the speakers should cause the TV screen to haw: color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
On handling discs • To keep the disc"clean, handle the disc"b_rits edge. Du not touch the surface. • Do not stick palter or tape on the disc. If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this trouhleshooting guide to help remedy the problem belore requesting repairs. Should any prohlem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format fills case, return the setting to interlace default setting) (page 29) Color In li_rmat (file check the following afli:cted when you set progressive format In this case, return the setting to interlace ll_rmat (the default setting) (page 29) the connecting cord securely • The system is connected to an input device not HDCP (highbandwidth digital content that is protection) compliant ("HDMI" on file front pan
There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections 16, 83). • Set the sound field to "A.F.D. Severe hum or noise and settings STD" (page (page 37). • Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp. • Clean the surface of the IR transmitter receiver There and components are away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. your TV away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are dirty.
and leave tile system turned on lbr abotlt half an hour. The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in tile MP3 li_rmat Ihat conlbrms to ISO 9660 Level l/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 lbrmat that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). • The MP3 audio track does not have Ihe extension "MP3." • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension ".MP3." • The data is not MPEGI Audio Layer 3 data.
•TileJPEG image fileformat does notconl7_rm to DCF. •The JPEG image filehas theextension ".JPG" or ".JPEG," butisnotinJPEG format. The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC pm_er cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis lunction is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g.
Phones Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Sendconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: £ = 650 nm) (CD: £ = 790 nm) Emission duration: AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER TOTAL OUTPUT AND HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output FL/FR/SL/SR: Power): contin/iotls 84 W/ch 3 ohms at 160 - 20,000 0.7 q THD Hz, SW: 162 W 1.5 ohms at 25 - 160 Hz, 0.7 q THD C: 84W 3 ohms at 500 20,000 Hz, 0.7 _.
Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) 3.0 ohms 92 x 593 x 80 mm (3 _/8x 23 ,/8 x 3 ,M inches) (w/h/d) 280 x 1,21)0 x 28(1 mm (11 _/8x 47 ,/a x 11 '/8 inches) (w/b/d) with stand (long5 280 x 715 x 280 mm (11 ,/sx 28,/a x 11 48 inches) (w/b/d) with stand Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10% THD 140 W + 140 W (with SS-TS55, SS-TS56W) Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 50 W Dimensions (approx.) 280 x 60 x 280 mm (11 I/8 x 2 3/8x I1 _/s inches) (w/b/d) Mass (approx.) 1.
Analog transmission Album Digital transmission (Digital infrared Audio Transmission) Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG liles. Chapter Subdivision composed Digital of a title on a DVD. A title is of several chapters. Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening enviromnent in a short period of time.
channels ftom 2 channel sound. Compared with the R)rmer Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces lel:-to-right Surround Pro Logic. you should have one pair of speakers speakers to be programmed or DVD+RW panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take MI advantage of Dolby surround surround mode allow the contents edited. and a center speaker. The outpu[ luonaural sound. A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc.
Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm The Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm is made of a light weight and highly rigid composite material that consists of Mica flake and synthetic fiber. It is constructed with layers of Mica flake. This construction realizes diaphragm with low density and high rigidity at the same time. In this system, a Mica-reinforced-cellulardiaphragm is used for tire subwoofcr. Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of tire video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
• 2 channel area: All area in which 2 channel stere() tracks are recorded • Multi-ctlamlel There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. • Version area: All area in which multi- channel (up to 5.1 channels) recorded tracks are pictures 1.1: You call play only moving and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.
The language spellings conform to the IS() 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
For more inl'ormation, Front reler to the pages indicated in parentheses. panel [] Disc slot (33) [] PHONES jack (33) [] Front panel display (100) [] AUDIO IN/A.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel [] Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (70) [] Lights up when the music or movie mode is selected. (36) [] Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) [] Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (74) [] Lights up when the DYNAMIC [] Displays system's status such as BASS is selected. (69) [] chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, sound field, etc.
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© DISPLAY --i---_ i Use the Conlrol Menu to select a fmKqion aud to view rclaled infornmlion. Press O DISPLAY repealedl_r lo turn on or change the Conlrol Menu db, play as folh)ws: I Control ConlrolC°nlr°lC°nlr°l Menu "Met_'l mcllu disp]aYlil[' ddisplay isplay 2ofl 1 (appears for ccl_ain discs only) Menu display The Conlrol Menu display 1 and 2 will show different about each ilem, see the pages in parentheses. item', depending Exmnplc: Conlrol Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDE().
.-- Currently playing title number b Currently playing chapter number 2) Total number of titles I Playback status (IP- Playback, II Pause, • Stop, etc.) Total number of chapters 2/ Control Menu Type of disc being played _! Playing time 4/ Selected item OFF Current setting Options Function name of Menu item Operation message bDisplays Ihe scene number for VIDEO album number for DATA CDs/DATA CDs (PBC is on), Irack number DVDs.
[TIM E/TEXT] (page 41 ) Checks the elapsed time and tile remaining Input tile time code l_r picture Displays the DVD/CD playback time. and music searching. text or the MP3 track name. [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 74, 76) Sets the speaker l_rmation./A_!iust the level of each speaker [MULTI/2CH] (page 53) Selects Ihc playback area on Super Audio CDs when automatically. available. [PROGRAM] (page 44) Sclecls Ihc track Io play in the order you wahl.
You call set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed LANGUAGE items may be different SETUP CUSTOM MENU".' f from the actual AUDIO".' SD':: SUBTITLE".: display.
You can set the following AMP on the remote. menu DIMMER DEMO _DIMMER LDIMMER SL SR REV * "ATTENUATE" ON OFF I[DEMOON L DEMO OFF ATTENUATE",' _ATT L'ATT 106us items with AMP MENU ON OFF _REV ON L. REV OFF may nol appear depending on Ihe selecled function.
Numerics ]6:q 80 4:3 LETTER BOX 80 4:3 OUTPUT 8 I 4:3 PAN SCAN 80 5.1 Channel Surround 48 A A/V SYNC 53 ALBUM 41 Album 94 AMP MENU 24. 35.70 AMP menu list 106 ANGLE 52 ATTENUATE 35 AUDIO 79 AUDIO (HDMI) 82 AUDIO DRC 82 Auto Calibration 76.
R W Radio 62 Radio Stations 61 Rear Panel 99 Wireless 23 Region Code 8, 96 Remote 9, 67 XM-Radio 63 Repeat Play 46 RESET 79 Resume Play 43 s S VIDEO 28 Scan 40 SCENE41 Scene 96 SCREEN SAVER 81 SCREEN SETUP 80 Searching 40 Selecting 36 SETUP 78 Setup Display 78, 105 Shuffle Play 45 SL SR REV 23 SLEEP 70 Slide Show 58 Slow-motion Play 40 Sound Field 37 SPEAKER FORMATION 74 SPEAKER SETUP 83 DISTANCE 83, 84 LEVEL 84 SIZE 83 SUBTITLE 52, 79 Super Audio CD 53, 96 Surround amplifier 10l T TEST TONE 84 THEA
Remote control I ALPHABETICAL AMP MENU ?) [] I1/6) ANGLE [] (24, 35, 70, (52) CATEGORY +_ [] (64/ CATEGORY MODE [] [] [] DISC SKIP [] [] DYNAMIC SLEEP (64) SOUND 68, 79) (33) TOP MENU BASS [] 121,24, TV [] 35, 41,61, 71) +/2) [] (29, 33, 35, 43, 61, 74) MENU [] Nmnber 71) (52) [] [] (171) !67) TV/VIDEO !67) [] [] (67) (67) [] 133 62 84) 147,61) [] [] (67) [] I*_1._/I_P.
