4-240-880-11(2) Super Audio CD/ DVD RECEIVER Operating instructions FR US Mode d’emploi FR FR AVD-C70ES © 2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING For the customers in the U.S.A To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION As the laser beam used in this CD/ DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This label is located on the side exterior.
Welcome! Precautions Safety • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the receiver. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
Table of Contents WARNING .......................................................................................................... 2 Welcome! ........................................................................................................... 3 Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4 About this Manual ..............................................................................................
Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 50 Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display .... 50 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 51 Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 53 Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Decoding) ..........
Terms for discs About this Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
Disc DVD structure Title Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure MP3 structure Disc Track Region code Your receiver has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code. DVDs labelled will also play on this receiver. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
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 receiver 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. Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel FUNCTION – DISC 1 DISPLAY DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 VOLUME + DISC 5 DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE – PRESET + PHONES SOUND FIELD AUTO DEC 2CH ST MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10US POWER switch (34) STANDBY indicator (34) (remote sensor) (17) Disc tray (34) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator DISC 1 – 5 (34) A (open/close) (34) H (play) (34) FUNCTION –/+ (72) VOLUME control (34, 82) qa EX-CHANGE (36) qs .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current play mode Current chapter number Playing status REPEAT1 TITLE CHAPTER Current sound H M S PCM DIGITAL DTS PRO LOGIC DVD ANGLE Current title number Lights up when you can change the angle Current surround format Playing time When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 Current index number (The index indicator does not appear during Super Audio CD or MP3 playback.
Rear Panel S VIDEO OUT IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT MONITOR Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT ANALOG OUT SELECTABLE INTERLACE ANTENNA VIDEO TV/SAT AUX ANALOG OUT IN ANALOG IN ANALOG IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y AM L L R R PB/CB R L L SUB WOOFER PR/CR SURROUND FM R SPEAKERS CENTER FRONT IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN MD/DAT TV/SAT AUX 75Ω COAXIAL 1 AM antenna (23) 2 VIDEO (S VIDEO/ANALOG L/R IN/ OUT) jacks (25) 3 TV/SAT (S V
Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg wh wj TV [/1 (on/standby) (68) Display (18) RM SETUP (18, 67) SOUND FIELD (55) (18) .
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 53) Changes the audio setting. SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 59) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (page 41) Selects the play mode. REPEAT (page 45) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. 60) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL(page 61) Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Getting Started Quick Overview This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new receiver right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 76. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 77.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the receiver using the supplied remote. Insert three R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Getting Started Notes • • • • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with an old one.
How to Use the Remote You can operate the receiver and other units with the remote. This remote has a display that shows the current unit being operated, or the current status during setup. With the Scroll key, you can easily select a function, or confirm a setting for various setup procedures. Display RM SETUP Scroll key About the remote’s display The remote’s display displays the unit being operated, or the current status of the remote as shown below.
When you operate the VCR < V I DEO > S o ny < TV > S o ny Getting Started Select “
To turn the backlight of the display on and off 1 Press RM SETUP. RM S E T BAC K L I GH T CON TRAS T A L L C LE AR 2 3 Move the cursor (c) to “” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. < BACK L I GH T > ON OF F Move the cursor (c) to “ON” or “OFF” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. To adjust the contrast of the display 1 Press RM SETUP.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Notes • • • • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal: 3 to 3, # to #, L to L, and R to R jack. Use the high performance speakers. Use the same size and performance speakers for the front, center, and rear speakers. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (number, distance, level, etc.) on page 28.
Note for connecting the speaker cords to the receiver Remove about 10 mm of insulation at the end of the cord, then twist the exposed wires. Connect the stripped ends of the cords to the terminals, taking care to avoid mutual contact between the cords. Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the speaker and receiver terminals. 10mm To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.
Step 2: Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.
z If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM Earth wire (not supplied) FM 75Ω COAXIAL To earth Note If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Getting Started S Video cord for connecting a TV monitor Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
S VIDEO OUT IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT MONITOR Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT ANALOG OUT SELECTABLE INTERLACE ANTENNA VIDEO TV/SAT AUX ANALOG OUT IN ANALOG IN ANALOG IN Y AM L L R R R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN PB/CB L R L SUB WOOFER PR/CR SURROUND CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT IMPEDANCE USE 6–16Ω DIGITAL OPTICAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN MD/DAT TV/SAT AUX OUT IN OUT OUT S VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L L L R
Speaker Setup Getting Started For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this receiver allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5.0 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.5 meters (15.0 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 0.9 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet) (A) from the listening position.
Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 80). C/X/x/c/ENTER AMP MENU To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers 1 2 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP.
Getting Started • R.SP. (rear speakers) –LARGE: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the sound field (page 55) properly. –SMALL: Select this if the small speakers are used for the rear speaker. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the sound field (page 55) properly. –NO: Select this if no rear speakers are used. • S.W. (subwoofer) –YES: Select this if the subwoofer is used.
Height diagram C C 60 D D 30 • R. H. LOW Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D. • R. H. HIGH Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C. These parameters are not available when “R.SP.” is set to “NO”. To specify the balance and level of the speakers 1 2 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display. 3 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be adjusted using X/x.
• D.COMP. (Compressing the dynamic range of the sound) You can compress the dynamic range of the sound. Using this function, you can listen to sound at low volumes easily in the middle of the night. The compression function works only when you play a disc recorded with Dolby Digital. –OFF: Audio is played back as it was recorded. –ON: Audio is played back with the dynamic range compressed just as the recording engineer intended. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control.
Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. [/1 Scroll key, CH +/– m/M ENTER 1 Press repeatedly until “” appears in the remote’s display. 2 Move the cursor (c) to “BAND” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel display. Every time you press the Scroll key, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.
6 Press ENTER. The station is stored. TUNED ST FM MHz 7 Repeat 1 to 6 to store other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press m or M repeatedly in 3 to tune in the station manually. Getting Started v To change the preset number Start over from 1. To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the receiver by pressing [/1 on the remote.
Playing Discs 4 Playing Discs Press A on the receiver, and place a disc on the disc tray. The receiver automatically turns on and the STANDBY indicator turns off. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. With the playback side facing down Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
To select a disc by using the remote’s display Press until “” appears in the remote’s display, and move the cursor (c) to “DISC 1 –DISC5” or “DISC SKIP” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. z On Auto-Function If a disc is already inserted to any disc tray, you can play it back simply by pressing the H or its corresponding DISC 1-DISC 5, even if the previous music source was not a DVD. The function changes to DVD and playback starts (Auto-Function).
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc You can open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting play of the current disc. EX-CHANGE – + DISC SKIP 1 Press EX-CHANGE. The disc tray opens and two disc compartments appear. Even if the receiver is playing a disc, it doesn’t stop playing. 2 Replace discs in the compartments with new ones.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) H 1 Notes • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the receiver may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the receiver. – you change the play mode. – you change the setting on the Setup Menu.
Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using TOP MENU/GUIDE. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using AV MENU.
To go back to the menu Press O RETURN/EXIT. z To play without using PBC, press ./> while the receiver is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the receiver starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track Playing Discs You can play back data CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.
2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press ENTER or c. The list of albums contained in the disc appears. 2:MP3 MP3 ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA 3 Select an album you want to play using X/x and press ENTER. 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. 2:MP3 ROCK BEST HIT MP3 1.HIGHWAY 2.VIEW POINT 3.MY CHILDREN 4.DANCING 5.GOOD TASTE 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.
Selecting the Play Mode (All Discs, One Disc, or Album) You can select the play mode that plays all discs continuously, one disc, or album. To return to the previous display Press ORETURN/EXIT or C. ENTER X/x/c To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. DVD DISPLAY 1 Playing Discs xALL/ONE/ALBUM • ALL: The receiver plays all discs in the receiver consecutively in the order of the disc slot number, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all the discs.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 4 Press c, then press X/x to select the disc. Program 1 Disc 2 DISC1(CD) 3 DISC2(CD) 4 DISC3(CD) 5 DISC4(CD) 6 DISC5(CD) 7 8 9 10 You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks. 5 Press c. The cursor moves to the track (in this case, “DISC1(CD)”). Before programming the MP3 tracks, it is required to select the album.
7 Press X/x to select “7” then press ENTER. Program 1 DISC1(CD)–TRACK7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 7. The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order. 9 z You can do Repeat Play of the programmed tracks. Press DVD DISPLAY, select (REPEAT) by pressing X/x, and press ENTER, then select the Repeat Play setting (page 45). Notes • The number and name of tracks displayed on the TV screen are the recorded data on a disc.
To cancel Shuffle Play In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY, select (PLAY MODE) by pressing X/x, and press ENTER, then select another play mode by pressing X/x. Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the receiver “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. You can also select the all discs shuffle, one disc shuffle, or album shuffle (MP3 only). ENTER X/x/c DVD DISPLAY 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 and when Program Play is set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc, or repeats the current album (MP3 only) (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TRACK: repeats the current track. Playing Discs You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the receiver repeats tracks in the shuffled or programmed order.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow- Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) motion Play) Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed.\ You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
xWhen playing a DVD (TITLE) Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), and album (MP3). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Searching for a chapter/index 4 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. If you make a mistake Cancel the number by using the Scroll key, then select another number. To cancel the number, press until “” appears in the remote’s display, and move the cursor (c) to “CLEAR” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key.
To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) In Step 2, select (TIME). “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title or track) is selected. 2 Press ENTER. “T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.” 3 Input the time code. Press to select “” and select the time code number by using the scroll key, then press the Scroll key. Example: To find the desired point at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning. Select “2” and press the Scroll key.
Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S Remaining time of the current title TITLE You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 using the front panel display (page 11).
When playing an MP3 Playing time and current track number TITLE TRACK CHAPTER H TUNED M MONO ST S Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Remaining time of the current track TITLE TRACK CHAPTER H TUNED M MONO ST S H TUNED M MONO ST S H TUNED M MONO ST S Track (file) name TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
2 Change the time information. Press repeatedly until “” appears in the remote’s display, move the cursor (c) to “TIME” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. Each press the Scroll key, the time information changes. The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing.
Sound Adjustments 3 Changing the Sound xWhen playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 92 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.
To select the audio mode by using the remote’s display Press until “” appears in the remote’s display, and move the cursor (c) to “AUDIO” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. Each time you press the Scroll key, the audio mode changes. The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound.
Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Enjoying Surround Sound Decoding) SOUND FIELD Sound field Auto Decoding Normal surround Cinema Studio EX A Cinema Studio EX B Cinema Studio EX C Hall Jazz Club Live Concert Game 2ch Stereo Display AUTO DECO. N.SURROUND C.S.EX A* C.S.EX B* C.S.EX C* HALL JAZZ CLUB L.
SOUND FIELD Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios. Press MODE on the receiver or SOUND FIELD on the remote repeatedly until “C.S.EX A (or B, C)” appears on the front panel display. C.S.
N. SURROUND (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II to create surround effects (page 31). HALL (Hall) Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. JAZZ CLUB (Jazz Club) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. GAME (Game) Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. HP.
Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Adjusting the level parameters The level menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker (page 30). SOUND FIELD C/X/x/c/ENTER AMP MENU Press 2CH ST on the receiver or SOUND FIELD on the remote repeatedly until “2CH STEREO” appears on the front panel display. This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing.
Enjoying Movies 3 Changing the Angles Press c or ENTER. The angle number changes to “-.” If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
3 Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding. Press X/x to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
Using Various Additional Functions To enter a 4-digit password by using the Scroll key and Press until “” appears in the remote’s display, select the number by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the receiver will not play inappropriate discs.
4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN/EXIT, then start from Step 3 again. xWhen you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . In Step 4, select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the Scroll key and .
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. Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. “CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION 4 CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OFF 5 3 Enter or re-enter your password by using the Scroll key and . The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears. Press X/x to select “PARENTAL CONTROL t,” then press ENTER.
8 Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the Scroll key and . The receiver starts playback. PG13 USA The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.
Area Code Standard 66US Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Korea 2304 Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376 Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390 Canada 2079 Norway 2379 Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427 China 2092 Philippines 2424 Denmark 2115 Portugal 2436 Finland 2165 Russia 2489 France 2174 Singapore 2501 Germany 2109 Spain 2149 Hong Kong 2219 Sweden 2499 India 2248 Switzerland 2086 Indonesia 2238 Tai
Other Operations Controlling the other units with the Supplied Remote 1 Press RM SETUP. The Setup menu appears in the remote’s display. RM S E T BAC K L I GH T CON TRAS T A L L C LE AR By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV, satellite receiver, VCR, or cable tuner with the supplied remote. Notes • If you set a new manufacturer, the manufacturer previously entered will be erased.
Controlling TVs with the remote Controlling satellite receivers with the remote TV ?/1 AV ?/1 TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/– TV CH +/– TV VOL +/– TV CH +/– WIDE Scroll key, TOP MENU/ GUIDE AV/MENU DVD DISPLAY You can Turn the TV on or off. Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. adjust the TV volume. change the TV channel. change the aspect ratio of your TV. Note Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
z To enter 3-digit number at a time 1 Move the cursor (c) to “(- - -)” by using the Scroll key. Controlling VCRs with the remote AV ?/1 < SA T > *0 / 10 * ENT ER *( - - -) 2 Press the Scroll key. 3 Select the first digit number by using the Scroll key and press the Scroll key. Scroll key, m/M CH +/– H X x AV/MENU DVD DISPLAY < SA T > 3- 4 Select the second digit number by using the Scroll key and press the Scroll key.
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When “” appears in the remote’s display, you can also control your VCR using the buttons below. By pressing AV [/1 You can Turn the cable tuner on or off. Erasing All Memorized Settings You can erase the all memorized settings, such as manufacturer code, and reset the remote to the initial factory settings. Note Depending on the cable tuner, AV [/1 does not work. RM SETUP Scroll key 1 Press RM SETUP. The Setup menu appears in the remote’s display.
3 Move the cursor (c) to “YES” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key. < C LEAR OK ? > YES NO Using the Video or other Unit You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO, TV/SAT, AUX, or MD/DAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. If you want to cancel the All clear function, select “NO.” 4 Move the cursor (c) to “YES” by using the Scroll key, then press the Scroll key.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the receiver’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 32). To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press m or M on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M on the remote.
Naming Preset Stations You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the receiver’s front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. 3 4 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press x/X to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 2 By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 76-82. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 93. Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” “SPEAKER SETUP,” and “RESET”.
4 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE COMPONENTOUT: INTERLACE “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display.
zIf you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 92). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.” Note If you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the “OSD”). Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.
16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX xCOMPONENT OUT This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the receiver. See pages 88, 89 for more information about the different types. Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals. INTERLACE 4:3 PAN SCAN Notes Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 75). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 76).
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 75). The default settings are underlined.
Position diagram FRONT 5.1 m/ 17 ft 90 A A 45 B B 20 Height diagram Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.3 meter (1.0 ft) increments from 0.9 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 ft). CENTER Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.5 meters (5.0 ft) 5.1 m/ 17 ft forward closer to the listening position from the front speaker position, in 0.3 meter (1.0 ft) increments. Rear speaker distance can be moved REAR up to 4.5 meters (15.0 ft) closer to 3.
xBALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default settings are underlined. FRONT Adjust the balance between the CENTER front left and right speakers (You can adjust from center 6 steps left or right). Adjust the balance between the rear REAR CENTER left and right speakers (You can adjust from center 6 steps left or right).
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. Picture noise appears. , The disc is dirty or flawed.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. The sound comes from the center speaker only. , Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. , Adjust the balance parameter in the BALANCE menu (pages 30, 82). , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Severe hum or noise is heard. , Check the speaker connections and settings. , Make sure the sound field function is on (page 55).
The remote does not function. , The controllable source on the remote is the satellite receiver, VCR, or cable tuner. Press on the remote until “,” “,” “,” or “” appears in the remote’s display. , There are obstacles between the remote and the receiver. , The distance between the remote and the receiver is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the receiver. , The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. , There is no disc inside.
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.
Self-diagnosis Function Glossary (When letters/numbers appear in the Album Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks. display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the receiver from malfunctioning. In this case a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. Refer to the following table.
To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II creates five fullbandwidth output channels from twochannel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. 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.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 millwatts torated output. Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode 120 W + 120 W (6 ohms, 20 – 20,000 Hz, THD 0.7 %) Front: 120 W + 120 W Center*: 120 W Rear*: 120 W + 120 W (6 ohms, 20 – 20,000 Hz, THD 0.
FM tuner section System Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) FM wire antenna 75 ohms, unbalanced 10.
Language Code List For details, see pages 53, 60, 77. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPE DVD MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER AUDIO SUBTITLE (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
Index Numerics H R 16:9 77 4:3 LETTER BOX 77 4:3 PAN SCAN 77 Handling discs 9 Radio 73 Rear Panel 12 Region code 8, 89 Remote 13, 67 REPEAT 45 RESET 76 Resume Play 37 A ALBUM 40, 47 album 7, 87 AMP MENU 28 ANGLE 59 Antenna Hookups 23 AUDIO 53, 76 B BACKGROUND 78 BALANCE 30, 82 BAND 32 Batteries 17 C CHAPTER 48 Chapter 7, 87 COMPONENT OUT 78 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/DVD 34 Control Menu 14 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 61 CUSTOM SETUP 79 D DIMMER 31 DISTANCE 29, 81 Dolby Digital 87 Dolby
