3-097-194-16(1) Micro HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions CMT-DH30 CMT-DH3 © 2007 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
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Table of Contents About this manual................................ 3 Playable discs......................................... 6 Guide to parts and controls............11 Tuner Listening to the radio........................60 Getting Started USB Device Hooking up the system....................18 Hooking up the TV.............................20 Setting the clock.................................23 Performing QUICK SETUP................24 Using the THEATRE SYNC function......................................
Additional Information Troubleshooting..................................81 Precautions............................................93 Specifications.......................................94 Guide to the Control Menu display.....................................................97 Language code list.......................... 101 Playable USB devices...................... 103 Glossary............................................... 104 Index.....................................................
Playable discs Type DVD VIDEO Characteristics DVD VIDEO DVD-R*/-RW*/+R/+RW in DVD VIDEO format * also in video mode VR mode VIDEO CD DVD-R/-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Super VCD* CD-ROM*/-R*/-RW* * in VIDEO CD or Super VCD format CD AUDIO CD* CD-R*/-RW* * in AUDIO CD format DATA CD GB CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format, containing MP3 audio tracks1), JPEG image files2) or DivX video files3), and conforming to ISO 96604) Level 1 or Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format).
Type DATA DVD Characteristics Icon used in this manual Logo DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in DATA DVD format containing MP3 audio tracks1), JPEG image files2) or DivX video files3), and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format). This system can also play back discs with the following disc logos: 1) 2) 3) 4) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 audio tracks must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.
Discs that cannot be played CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format Data part of CD-Extras1) Data part of Mixed CDs2) Super Audio CDs DVD Audio discs DVD-RAMs A DVD VIDEO with a different region code. A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., heart, square, star). A disc that has the adhesive cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.
Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD‑R/-RW/+R/+RW In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not be played back if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operation instructions for the recording device.
Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Front panel Guide to parts and controls Guide to parts and controls * ECHO LEVEL is not available in European and Russian models.
Remote control STANDBY indicator (81) Lights up when the system is turned off. USB MEMORY indicator Lights up when an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) is connected. (eject) (29) Press to eject the disc. Disc slot +/ (26, 28, 63, 66) Press to select an album. (USB) port (62) Connect to an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media).
PRESET +/ (61) PHONES jack Press to select the preset station. / (go backward/ forward) (28, 43, 48, 63, 66) Press to select a track or file. Remote: TV CH +/1) (22) Press to change the TV channels. Remote: SLOW / (28) Press to watch the slow‑motion play. Remote: TUNING +/ (60) Press to tune in the desired station. / (rewind/fast forward) (28, 63) Press to find a point in a track or file. Connect the headphones.
Unit: TUNER/BAND (60) Press to select the TUNER function. Press to switch among FM and AM band. VOLUME +/2) (27, 63) Unit: AUDIO IN Press to select the AUDIO IN function. FUNCTION +/ (21, 27, 60, 62, 65, 67) TV VOL +/1)2) (22) Press to adjust the TV volume. DIMMER (75) Press to select the function. Press to adjust the brightness of the display. REPEAT/FM MODE (37, 61, 63) PICTURE NAVI (40) Press to listen to a disc, a single track or file repeatedly.
ANGLE (29) ADVANCE (28) Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO with multi-angles only). Press to advance the current scene during playback. Press to replay the previous scene during playback. DVD/USB/TUNER MENU (38, 45, 61) Press to display the MENU items on the TV screen. Press to preset the radio station. Press to select the play mode when using an optional USB device. EQ (67) Press to select the sound effect.
CLEAR (34, 40, 66) TIME/TEXT (75) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. Press to change the information in the front panel display. Press to enter a single digit or double digit number. -/--1) Numeric buttons2) (22, 28, 31, 38, 52) Press to select a track or file. Press to enter a password or passcode. 10/01) Press to enter a double digit number. KEY CONTROL / (72) Press to change the key to suit your vocal range.
Display Guide to parts and controls Indicates the selected function. Indicates the selected play mode. (33) Lights up when timer is set. (73) Lights up when a station is tuned in. (60) Lights up when DSGX is turned on. (67) Indicates the Playback status. Lights up when DTS is selected. (58) Lights up when Dolby Digital is selected. (58) Lights up when “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” is selected. (21) Lights up when the output video signal is NTSC. (21) Lights up when playing VIDEO CD with PBC.
Getting Started Hooking up the system or Right speaker Wall socket Left speaker AM loop antenna White side for North American model Brown side for other regions FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) FM/AM antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Power Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping. Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side first, matching the polarities shown below. Getting Started Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
Hooking up the TV Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. When connecting a video deck Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do not connect this unit to the TV through the video deck. Otherwise, you may experience video leakage when watching video images from this system. Connect this unit directly to the TV as shown below.
Changing the color system 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD” (or press DVD on the unit). Changing the format of the video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Progressive is a method for displaying TV images that reduces flickering and sharpens the image. To use this method, you need to connect to a TV that can accept progressive signals. You can output video signals from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in Interlace or Progressive format. 1 2 Press / to turn off the system.
About DVD VIDEO software types and the conversion method The DVD VIDEO software can be divided into 2 types: Film-based software Film-based software is derived from film and displays the images at 24 frames per second. Video-based software Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sitcoms and displays images at 30 frames or 60 fields per second. Some DVD VIDEO contains both types of software.
Setting the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press / to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU . The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, press or repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?,” then press ENTER . The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To display the clock when the system is off Press DISPLAY . The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds. Getting Started Use buttons on the remote to set the clock.
Performing QUICK SETUP 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on the TV screen. Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in QUICK SETUP. If you do not want to perform QUICK SETUP, press CLEAR in step 3. The guide message will disappear from the TV screen. 1 2 Turn on your TV and select the video input. Press / to turn on the system. Note Make sure there is no disc in the unit. Otherwise, the guide message does not appear.
6 Press or repeatedly to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with wide-screen mode: Select “16:9” (page 57) 7 Press ENTER . The setting is selected and “QUICK SETUP is complete.” appears on the TV screen. The system is ready for playback. If you want to change each setting individually, see “Using the DVD setup menu” (page 55). 1 Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.
Using the THEATRE SYNC function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, changes the system’s function to “DVD” and then switches the TV’s input source you have set with just one button. Preparing to use the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV’s input source connected to this system. To select the TV’s input Press the following buttons while holding down SLEEP .
2 Disc Insert a disc in the disc slot with the label side facing up. If the playback does not start automatically, press (or DVD on the unit). Playing a disc Normal Play Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO 3 Title number 1 Elapsed playing time Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select “DVD” (or press DVD on the unit).
Other operations To Press Stop playback . Pause playback . Press again or (or DVD on the unit) to resume playback. Select a track1), or chapter or repeatedly during video file playback. Or, press the numeric buttons when the Control Menu is turned off, then press ENTER 2). Select an +/ repeatedly album3) during playback or when playback is paused. Locate a point or quickly in fast during playback.
To Switch to DVD function from another source 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) You cannot select an audio track during Lock Search operation of MP3 audio tracks. DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and DivX video files only. MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files only. Except for JPEG image files. Depending on the disc, the actual speed may differ. DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, DivX video files and VIDEO CD only. DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode only.
Notes Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. You also may not be able to turn the subtitles off. You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DivX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file. Other useful functions Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or a DivX video file recorded in multiple audio formats, you can select the audio format you want.
When playing a DivX video file: The options for audio format differ depending on the DivX video files. When playing a Super VCD: 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 1. 1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural). 1: 2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural). 2: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 2. 2: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural).
To return to the previous menu Press RETURN . Note PBC playback is canceled when Shuffle Play, Program Play or Repeat Play is activated. To cancel playback with PBC functions 1 Press or repeatedly or press the numeric buttons to select a track when playback is stopped. 2 Press (or DVD on the unit) or ENTER . Playback starts from the selected track. Still images, such as the menu screens, will not be shown.
Resuming playback of a disc that was stopped Multi-disc Resume Note If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you play back a recorded disc such as DVD-R, the system may play back other recorded disc from the same playback resume point. To start playback from the beginning of the disc, press twice and then press (or DVD on the unit).
4 Press . The cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). 5 Select the track you want to program. For example, select track “02.” Press or repeatedly to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER . Selected track To change a programmed step: Press or repeatedly to select the programmed step number you want to change. Then, press . To delete a programmed step: Press or repeatedly to select the programmed step number you want to change. Then, press CLEAR .
To cancel Program Play Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To play back the same program again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER . To turn off the Control Menu Notes When Program Play is activated, the “REPEAT” setting is automatically changed to “ON” if the current setting is “DISC” or “TRACK.” You cannot perform Program Play with VIDEO CDs during PBC playback. Shuffle Play You can play back the tracks on the current disc in random order.
When playing a DATA CD/DVD (except for DivX video files): ON: all MP3 audio tracks in the selected album on the disc are played back randomly. When no album is selected, the first album is played back randomly. 4 Press ENTER . Shuffle Play starts. To cancel Shuffle Play, press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Notes Shuffle Play is canceled when you eject the disc.
When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD: OFF: does not play back repeatedly. DISC: repeats all the tracks on the disc. TRACK: repeats the current track. 1) 2) MP3 audio tracks only. DivX video files only. When Program Play or Shuffle Play is activated: OFF: does not play back repeatedly. ON: repeats the Program Play or Shuffle Play. 4 Press ENTER . Repeat Play starts. To cancel Repeat Play, press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.
Searching/selecting a disc 2 Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help you enjoy the DVD VIDEOs. You can play back DVD VIDEOs using these menus on the TV screen. 3 A DVD VIDEO contains a lot of sections of picture or music feature called “title.” When you play back a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU . Using DVD MENU Some DVD VIDEOs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu.
2 Press or repeatedly to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER . 1 The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear on the TV screen. Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want. PLAY LIST: play back according to the playlist created on the disc. ORIGINAL: play back according to the originally recorded sequence. 4 The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
5 Press ENTER . 4 Input the time code using the numeric buttons , then press ENTER . For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, enter “2:10:20.” If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number. The system starts playback from the selected title, track, album, etc. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.
2 The first scene of the first 9 chapters, titles or tracks appears. If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, “” appears at the bottom right of the screen. Press /// to select a chapter, title or track, then press ENTER . The system starts playing from the selected scene. To cancel searching Press RETURN or . DISPLAY Playing MP3/JPEG discs Notes Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD or DATA DVD, the playback order may differ.
Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used to record an MP3 audio track, you may encounter problems such as cannot play back, sound interruptions and noise. The following discs/situations can increase the time it takes to start playback: a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc). when the tracks or files in another album have just been played back.
Playing a track: 1 Press ENTER . The list of MP3 audio tracks of the selected album appears. To return to the album list when the track list is displayed Press RETURN . To turn on or off the album list or track list 2 Press or repeatedly to select the MP3 audio track you want, then press ENTER . The system starts playing the selected MP3 audio track. To stop playback, press .
Playing an image file: 1 Press PICTURE NAVI . Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected album is displayed. To display the next or previous page of album list Press or repeatedly when the album list is displayed. To display the next or previous JPEG image file Press or repeatedly during the slide show. To play back the next album of JPEG image files If there are more than 16 image files in the selected album, the scroll bar appears at the right.
To rotate a JPEG image file 2 3 4 Notes The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” is set to “AUDIO (MP3).” When you press or to select the next or previous image, the image will return to its original view even if you have rotated the image previously. The slide show stops when you press or .
7 Press or repeatedly to select the album you want, then press (or DVD on the unit). The slide show with sound starts from the selected album. To stop playback, press . To turn on or off the display of album list Press DVD/USB/TUNER MENU repeatedly. To cancel slide show with sound Select “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)” in step 4.
Selecting a transition effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG image files only) 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen. (EFFECT), then press ENTER . The options for “EFFECT” appear on the TV screen. 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. MODE 1: The image sweeps in from top to bottom of the screen. MODE 2: The image sweeps in from left to right of the screen.
Playing an album of DivX video files or a DivX video file 1 Insert a DATA CD/DVD with DivX video files in the disc slot . Playing a DivX video file: 1 Press ENTER . The list of DivX video files of the selected album appears. The system starts playing the first album. 2 Press DVD/USB/TUNER MENU . The album list appears on the TV screen. 3 select the DivX video file you want, then press ENTER . The system starts playing the selected of DivX video files. To stop playback, press .
To return to the album list when the file list is displayed Press RETURN . To turn on or off the album list Press DVD/USB/TUNER MENU repeatedly. Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In this case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note that, this system does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
Restricting playback of the disc CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the disc you want. Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play back inappropriate discs. Parental Control You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. When a limited scene is played back, that scene may be skipped or replaced with different scenes.
If you have not entered a password: The display for registering a new password appears. If you make a mistake when entering your password Press repeatedly to delete the number you have entered, then re-enter your password again. Disc To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs” (page 50). Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric buttons , then press ENTER . The display for confirming the password appears on the TV screen.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons , then press ENTER . The system is ready for playback. Tip If you forget your password, enter the 6digit number “199703” using the numeric buttons when 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. 3 Press or repeatedly to select “PLAYER ,” then press ENTER .
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons , then press ENTER . The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. 7 Press or repeatedly to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER . The options for “LEVEL” appear on the TV screen. Press or repeatedly to select the level you want, then press ENTER . Disc 8 Parental Control setting is completed. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To turn off the Parental Control function, set “LEVEL” to “OFF.
Notes The Control Menu display will show different items depending on the disc type. When you play back DVD VIDEOs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If Resume Play is canceled, the level returns to the original level.
Using the DVD setup menu 4 By using the DVD setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the DVD setup menu settings. Therefore, some of the DVD setup menu settings may not be performed. Selected item Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press or repeatedly to select (SETUP), then press ENTER . The options for “SETUP” appear on the TV screen.
6 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press ENTER . The setting is selected and setup is completed. Selected setting DVD setup menu item list The default settings are underlined. Setting the language LANGUAGE SETUP Set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. 56GB OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the language of the on-screen display. MENU* (DVD VIDEO only) Select the language for the DVD menu.
Setting the TV screen SCREEN SETUP Choose the settings according to the TV you connected. COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) (Except for European and Russian models) Select the output video signal when you play back a VIDEO CD. AUTO: Output the video signal according to the color system of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. PAL: Change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it in PAL system. NTSC: Change the video signal of a PAL disc and output it in NTSC system.
FULL: Select this when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV. NORMAL: Select this when you cannot change the aspect ratio on your TV. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image. 16:9 aspect ratio TV 1) The default setting varies depending on the country or region. 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 2) 3) 58GB Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
Disc AUDIO DRC3) (Dynamic Range Compression) (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode only) OFF: No compression of dynamic range. STANDARD: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. MAX: Narrows the dynamic range fully. DivX Display the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www. divx.com on the Internet.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does not stop, press TUNING +/ repeatedly to tune in the station you want. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears on the display. (European model only) Tuner 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 FM or AM 1 2 Adjust the volume. Press VOLUME +/ . To stop automatic scanning Press .
Tips To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect an external antenna. When an FM stereo program has static noise, press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” lights up in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. 4 5 6 1 2 Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to FM or AM” (page 60)). Press DVD/USB/TUNER MENU . “Memory?” flashes in the display. 3 Press ENTER . A preset number flashes in the display.
USB Device 2 Listening to music of an USB device You can connect an optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port on the unit and listen to music stored in the USB device. Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices that can be connected to this system (page 103).
3 Start playback. Remove the USB device 4 Hold down until “No Device” appears, then remove the USB device. Adjust the volume. View the USB device information* DISPLAY repeatedly. Press (or USB on the unit). Press VOLUME +/ . Other operation Select a track / . Find a point in Hold down / during playback, a track and release the button at the desired point. Select Repeat REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until Play “REP” or “REP1” appears.
Albm Shuffle: Plays back the audio tracks in the selected album on the USB device in random order. Program: Plays back the audio tracks on the USB device in the order you want them to be played. Notes on the USB device Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub. With some connected USB devices, after an operation is performed, there may be a delay before it is performed by this system.
Notes on the display information Creating your own program with the USB device Program Play 1 2 Select the USB function. Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select “USB”. Press DVD/USB/TUNER MENU while the USB device is stopped. “Play Mode?” appears in the display. 3 4 Press ENTER . Press or repeatedly to select “Program,” then press ENTER . Continued USB Device Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_.
5 Press / repeatedly until the desired track number appears. When programming tracks, press +/ repeatedly to select the desired album, and then select the desired track. Example: When programming tracks on a USB device 8 To play your program of tracks, press (or USB on the unit). The program remains available until you remove the USB device. To play the same program again, press (or USB on the unit). To cancel Program Play Select the play mode other than “Program” in step 4.
Sound Adjustment Singing along: Karaoke Adjusting the sound Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The DSGX setting is ideal for music sources. repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DSGX ON DSGX OFF Tip The default setting is “DSGX ON.
4 5 Press KARAOKE MODE . “KARAOKE MODE: ON” appears on the TV screen. Start playing the music and adjust the volume. DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode or DivX video files: The system outputs the audio format that you have selected. AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD or MP3 audio tracks: The audio setting automatically changes to “1/L” and the system outputs the left channel audio on both front and surround channels. If you want to hear vocal: Press AUDIO repeatedly to select another audio channel.
Dolby Digital Karaoke format (DVD VIDEO only) The Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when Karaoke Mode is turned on. Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital format (5.
Enjoying karaoke using the control menu 1 Press DISPLAY once or twice when Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press or repeatedly to select the Karaoke item from the displayed list, then press ENTER . The Karaoke item is selected. 3 70GB Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press ENTER . Setting Karaoke Mode The default settings are underlined.
When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD: OFF (Turn off the vocal) L+R (The same sound is output from both speakers) STEREO (The standard stereo sound) SCORE MODE5) When Karaoke Mode is turned on, you can select this. Your score is calculated by comparing your voice with the music source. NORMAL: Advance or professional level. EASY: Beginner or intermediate level. DEMO: Demonstration mode. Consistently displays a high score for every song. 1 Press SCORE before singing a song in Karaoke Mode.
1) 2) 3) 72GB The singer’s voice may not be reduced when: only a few instruments are playing. a duet is being played back. the source has strong echoes or chorus. the singer’s voice deviates from the center. the voice on the source is singing in high soprano or tenor. You can also change the “KARAOKE PON” setting by pressing KARAOKE PON when the Karaoke Mode is turned on. The “KARAOKE PON” setting is automatically changed to “OFF” when you set “VOCAL” to “ON.
Other Operations Using the timer Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer Waking up to music Play Timer You can wake up to CD, tuner or optional USB device at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” (page 23)). 1 You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP repeatedly. Other operations To Check the remaining time Change the time to turn off Cancel the Sleep Timer Do this Press SLEEP once.
6 7 8 Set the time to stop playback using the same procedure as step 5. Select the sound source. Press or repeatedly until the music source you want appears in the display, then press ENTER . This display will show the timer settings. Press to turn off the system. Other operations To Check the setting Do this 1 Press TIMER MENU . “TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display. 2 Press ENTER . 3 Press or repeatedly to select “PLAY SELECT?,” then press ENTER . Start from step 1.
Changing the display Checking the clock Press DISPLAY when the system is turned off. The clock is displayed for 8 seconds. Viewing information about the disc Viewing information about the disc in the front panel display Press DISPLAY . Adjusting the brightness of the display Each time you press DISPLAY , the display changes from … Disc information Clock display (for 8 seconds) Press DIMMER repeatedly while the system is on.
When a chapter other than above condition is played back Elapsed playing time of the current title Remaining time of the current title Elapsed playing time of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Title of the disc1)2) When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD without PBC function: Elapsed playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Elapsed playing time of the current disc3) Remaining time of the current disc3) Title of the disc1)4) When playing
4) 5) The current track number and the current index number (for a disc without PBC) or the current scene number (for a disc with PBC) are displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/TEXT during display of the title of disc. When playing DivX video files, the current album number and the current file number are displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/TEXT during display of title of the file.
When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD: Elapsed playing time of the current scene/track Title of the disc When playing a DVD VIDEO: For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
Checking the date information of JPEG image files You can check the date information during playback when Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files. Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. The Control Menu appears. Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
AUDIO IN jack Connect the audio output jack of an optional component (portable audio player, etc.). COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Connect the component video input jacks of the TV or projector. If your TV accept progressive format signals, you must use this connection and press PROGRESSIVE on the unit repeatedly to select “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO.” You can enjoy higher quality video images. S VIDEO OUT/VIDEO OUT jacks Connect the S Video/video input jack of the TV.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes After the STANDBY indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system.
There is severe hum or noise. A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR. Move the unit away from the source of noise. Connect the unit to a different wall outlet. Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. The timer does not function. Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 73). Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 73). The remote does not function. Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit.
Disc Player The disc does not eject. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound skips. Wipe the disc clean (page 93). Reinsert the disc. Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). Move the speakers away from the unit, or place them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip. Playback starts automatically. The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.
The DATA CD (MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX video file) cannot be played back. The DATA CD is not recorded in a format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format). The DATA DVD is not recorded in a format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”. The data is not stored in the desired format. The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back.
The disc title, album title, track title and DVD-TEXT characters do not appear properly. Use a disc that conforms to the ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet (expansion). The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows: Upper cases (A to Z) Lower cases (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols (< > * +, / [ ] _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly. USB device The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track.
There is noise or the sound skips. Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device. The music data itself contains noise. Noise may have been introduced when creating music data due to the conditions of the computer. Create the music data again. When using the USB storage media, copy the files to your computer, format the USB storage media in FAT16 or FAT32 format, and copy the files to the USB storage media again.* The USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port .
Files cannot be played back. USB storage media formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.* If you use partitioned USB storage media, only files on the first partition can be played. Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back. * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB storage media may not support all of these FAT. For details, see the operation manual of each USB storage media or contact the manufacturer.
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas. When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a different color system from the one you set to the system, the picture image may be distorted. When you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and play back video-based software in progressive signal format, some sections of the image may appear unnatural due to the conversion process. Set the color system to match your TV (page 57).
Tuner Optional components The radio presetting is canceled. The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred for longer than half a day. Redo “Listening to preset radio station” (page 61). There is no sound. Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 81) and check the condition of the system. Connect the component properly (page 79) while checking: if the cords are connected properly. if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way. Turn on the connected component.
The system is reset to the factory settings except for DVD settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock and timer. To return the DVD setup to the default settings*, perform reset as follows: 1 Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press or repeatedly to select ENTER . (SETUP), then press 3 Press or repeatedly to select “RESET,” then press ENTER .
When displaying the version number on the TV screen When you turn on the system, the version number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate. Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the front panel display during operation.
No Disc There is no disc in the disc slot . Not In Use You have pressed a button whose operation is not allowed or invalid at that time. OFF TIME NG! The on time and off time of Play Timer is the same. PASSWORD Custom Parental Control or Parental Control is set. Please Wait The system is doing initialization process. Reading The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available. USB device ATRAC AD An ATRAC Audio Device is connected.
Precautions Discs that this system CANNOT play Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart, square, star) Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached to them Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched Notes on discs On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of the unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
On heat buildup Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm. Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot. Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. On the speaker system The front speaker is magnetically shielded and can be installed near a TV. Color irregularity may still be observed, however on some types of TV screens.
USB section Supported bit rate: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 320 kbps, VBR ATRAC: 48 352 kbps (ATRAC3plus), 66/105/132 kbps (ATRAC3) WMA: 32 192 kbps, VBR AAC: 48 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz ATRAC: 44.1 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.
General Power requirements: Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Thai model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 45 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 190 × 141 × 273 mm Mass (Approx.): 2.8 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Video cord (1) Speaker pads (8) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption: 0.
Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display 1 … Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Relevant Disc Type, Function TITLE/SCENE/TRACK Selects the title, scene, or track to be played back. CHAPTER/INDEX Selects the chapter or index to be played back. TRACK Selects the track to be played back. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Selects the playback sequence either to the originally recorded sequence or to the playlist created on the disc. TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed playing time and the remaining time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
Item Item Name, Relevant Disc Type, Function A/V SYNC Sets the delay time between the sound and display. PARENTAL CONTROL Sets to prohibit playback on this system. SETUP QUICK Setup Use QUICK SETUP to choose the language of the on-screen display and the aspect ratio of the TV. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the QUICK SETUP setting, you can adjust other settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting. ALBUM Selects the album to be played back.
Item Item Name, Relevant Disc Type, Function MODE (MP3, JPEG) Selects the data type: MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played back when playing a DATA CD/DVD. KEY CONTROL* Changes the key to suit your vocal range. SCORE MODE* Selects the level for scoring mode. KARAOKE PON* Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc by reducing the sound of the vocals. VOCAL SELECT* Selects the guide vocal recorded on the Dolby Digital Karaoke Format disc (DVD VIDEO only).
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
Parental Control area code list 102GB Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 2115 2165 2174 2109 2248 2238 2254 2276 2304 2363 2362 2376 2390 2379 2427 2424 2436 2489 2501 2149 2499 2086 2528 2184 Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark Finland France Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United
Playable USB devices Check the websites below for the information about compatible USB devices. For customers in the U.S.A.: For customers in Canada: English French For customers in Europe: For customers in Latin America: For customers in Asia and Oceania:
Glossary Album Section of a music or picture piece on a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX image file. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters. DivX® Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more realistic audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD VIDEO. DVD-RW A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode.
Parental Control A function of the DVD VIDEO 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.
VIDEO CD Additional Information A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards for digital compression technology. The picture 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 contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.
Index Numerics D J 16:9 57 4:3 LETTER BOX 57 4:3 OUTPUT 57 4:3 PAN SCAN 57 DATA CD 6 DATA DVD 7 DIMMER 75 DISPLAY 23 DivX 47, 104 Dolby Digital 104 DTS 104 DVD 6 DVD+RW 6, 105 DVD-RW 6, 105 DVD’s menu 38 JPEG 41, 43, 45 A A/V SYNC 49, 99 AAC 62, 64 ALBUM 99 Album 27, 104 ANGLE 29 ATRAC 62, 64 ATRAC AD 62 AUDIO 56 AUDIO DRC 59 B BACKGROUND 57 Batteries 19 C CHAPTER 39, 98 Chapter 28, 104 COLD RESET 89 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 57 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 21, 80 Continuous play 45 Controlling the TV 22 Contr
P T PARENTAL CONTROL 52, 99 Parental Control 106 PAUSE MODE 58 PBC Playback 31 PICTURE NAVI 40, 44 Playback Control (PBC) 106 Playing a disc 27 PLAY LIST 38, 98 Play Timer 73 Program Play 33 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 21 Progressive format 106 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 21 THEATRE SYNC 26 TIME/TEXT 98 Timer 73 TITLE 36, 98 Title 38, 106 TRACK 98 Track 6, 7 TRACK SELECTION 58 Troubleshooting 81 TV Hookup 20 TV TYPE 57 R S Scan 25, 56 SCENE 98 Scene 106 SCREEN SAVER 57 SCREEN SETUP 24 Searching 38 Selecting 38 SETUP 99 Set
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Additional Information 111GB
Printed in China
