2-635-100-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX150 ©2005 Sony Corporation
Model No. DAV-DX150 Serial No.______________ 3 WARNING 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) 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. Installing Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................ 3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display........ 9 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 12 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 12 Hookup Overview................................. 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................ 72 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 74 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 76 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers....................... 77 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 80 Notes about the Discs...................
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can 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 for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6 • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • Super Audio CD • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7, 88). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it.
DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: DISPLAY , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number*1 Currently playing chapter number*2 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 Control Menu items 12 18 T Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item (27) (34) 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[PROGRAM] (page 32) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 33) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 34) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. *1 [A/V SYNC] (page 45) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. *1 *1 [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 61) Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Foot pads* • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Hookup Overview “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 18) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19) Getting Started Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 77. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Connecting the speakers Getting Started Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Color label Color label S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. To connect the speaker cords Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch). Getting Started 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch) 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Note • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Note • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Step 3: TV Hookup Connecting the video cords Getting Started First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection. With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system speakers. Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (component).
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 20).
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met. Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
TV AUDIO OUT L R To VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied).
If the color system of the TV is PAL To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again by pressing "/1 while pressing and holding X on the system. If the color system of the TV is NTSC Getting Started To set the system to PAL from NTSC, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the system. You need to hold X until the set powers on. Do the same operation above to set the system to NTSC from PAL.
Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. Note • If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 19), you cannot connect other components to the system. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation 2, etc.
Tip Getting Started • When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” (When you select “ATT ON,” “SAT” appears in the front panel display instead of “VIDEO.
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 14). "/1 "/1 AMP MENU X/x/c ENTER "/1 After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note To turn on the system Press "/1. To turn off the system Press "/1.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. "/1 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Getting Started The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
Note SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): OFF TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: • If you want to change each setting, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). To recall the Quick Setup display 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 10 Press X/x to select the center speaker 2 distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. The options for [SETUP] appear. You can set from 0.
Speaker Setup If color irregularity is observed again... Positioning the speakers If howling occurs 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 system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.
Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc tray you selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Playing Discs Playing Discs 5 6 * FUNCTION "/1 DISC 1-5 Disc tray Adjust the volume A H When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene .
“RESUME” appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 2 Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 76).
4 2 Select the program number of the track you Press c. want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). 5 0:00:00 T –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Selected track 0:15:30 T PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 02 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Total time of the programmed tracks 7 cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press ENTER.
T 6 (14) 2:50 PLAY CD T OFF OFF TRACK 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. 3 The default setting is underlined. • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the current disc. (When playing a DVDRW in VR mode, [ONE DISC] repeats all of the titles of the selected type.) • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc.
To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Using the DVD’s Menu Tip Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. • When playing a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and their playing time are not the same, the audio sound will not match the image. • When [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] is set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 41), you cannot select [TRACK].
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played. With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Playing Discs • To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. [Play without PBC] appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) Note When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 39), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA 2 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. Playing Discs MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this system. 3( 30) The system starts playing the selected album. To stop playback PICTURE NAVI Press x.
The list of tracks contained in the album appears. MY FAVOURITE SONG 1(256) WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W ... 3 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER. Press X/x to select a track and press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing MENU. Pressing MENU again will display the album list.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Note To stop playback Press x. Tip • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press X. • You can also change the slide show duration (page 42) and effect (page 43) while playing JPEG image file. You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD.
The default setting is underlined. • [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG image files as a slide show. 5 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 6 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show Enjoying DivX® Videos (JPEG only) 1 Press (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [EFFECT], Playing Discs When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. The options for [EFFECT] appear.
2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). You can also play DATA CDs recorded in Multi Session (page 37), although DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session are not playable. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 38).
To turn off the display Press MENU repeatedly. Selecting a DivX video file After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. (A/V SYNC) * The list of files in the album appears. * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. MY FAVOURITES 1(2 ) HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Playing Discs 1 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound Press X/x to select a file and press ENTER.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video*/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. * Opposite direction * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
(step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H. Note * You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD* by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. Playing Discs • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD without PBC Playback 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 [TRACK] DVD VIDEO [INDEX] x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] 4 x When playing a CD Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for. [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM] If you make a mistake [TRACK] Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playing Discs You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Playback starts from the selected scene. PICTURE NAVI To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or Tip C/X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY 1 • If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
Viewing Information About the Disc * * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. DISPLAY DISPLAY When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW t Playing time and number of the current title r Remaining time of the current title r Playing time and number of the current chapter r Remaining time of the current chapter r Disc name r Title and chapter r The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD t Playing time of the current track 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 frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown in the charts. t Station name*1 r Frequency*2 * Except for CD.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW • T **:**:** Playing time of the current title • T–**:**:** Remaining time of the current title • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc
1(8) 1(20) 01/ 01/ 2003 DATA CD JPEG Date information Playing Discs * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Tip • Date information is [YYYY/MM/DD]. YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day Note • If there is no date information or data is damaged on the disc, the system cannot display the date information. • Date information differs depending on the area.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound * When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD* (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Surround (Monaural) Front (L/R) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R Note S • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Sound field Display NIGHT NIGHT 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH STEREO * * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers Note x MULTI ST. This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the front speakers and surround speakers simultaneously. The sound that is output from the surround speakers is same as the sound that is output from the front speakers.
To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 24). FUNCTION SOUND FIELD 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT OFF”) or “SAT” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT ON”) appears in the front panel display.
Using the Sound Effect DSGX Sound Adjustments Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DSGX again. Note • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective.
Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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. Displaying the Subtitles * * * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD 4 Press X/x to select [ON t], then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . Number buttons Using Various Additional Functions You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 2 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press ENTER. The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” 2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 ENTER. DVD VIDEO 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 5 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA PG13 USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. To turn off the Parental Control function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA USA OTHERS To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.
6 Area Code Standard Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Malaysia 2363 Australia 2047 Mexico 2362 Austria 2046 Netherlands 2376 Belgium 2057 2390 Brazil 2070 New Zealand Canada 2079 Norway 2379 Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. To select the TV channels, press the number buttons, then ENTER. Note • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above. You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote.
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function By pressing Number TV’s input source TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7 VIDEO7 8 VIDEO8 9* COMPONENT 1 INPUT CLEAR* COMPONENT 2 INPUT ALBUM –* COMPONENT 3 INPUT ALBUM +* COMPONENT 4 INPUT 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.
Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while entering the code.
Using a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output level Enjoying the Radio Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/ SAT jacks on the rear panel. You can also connect the components with a high audio output level (including 2V r.m.s components, such as MD, etc.) to the VIDEO/SAT jacks, and perform the following to prevent distortion occurring. 1 2 3 4 CLEAR C/X/x/c ENTER Press X/x to select “ATT ON” in the front panel display. Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the band changes between FM and AM. 6 3 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–. To turn off the radio Press "/1. 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored. Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. To change the AM tuning interval (except for Middle Eastern model) The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
5 6 Press ENTER. Create a name by using the cursor buttons. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. Using the Sleep Timer 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.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 A x AMP MENU Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned. 1 2 3 4 Other Operations X/x/c ENTER 1 2 Press AMP MENU.
3 Settings and Adjustments Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Using the Setup Display 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 pages from 73 to 79. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 95.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] using X/x. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display.
Settings for the Display [4:3 LETTER BOX] [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). The default settings are underlined.
x [BACKGROUND] Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). [JACKET PICTURE] The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. A preset picture stored in the system appears. [BLUE] The background color is blue. [BLACK] The background color is black.
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Custom Settings x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off.
Settings for the Speakers Position diagram [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. 90 A Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). The default settings are underlined. Note [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this.
1.0 - 7.0 m/ 4 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m/ 0 - 23 ft [L] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [R] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [CENTER] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) [SUBWOOFER] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. [FRONT] 3.
2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. 4 5 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTER. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions • Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. On power sources On your TV’s color • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • This system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.
Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 19, 24). Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the screen. • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed. The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Sound No sound is heard from the center speaker.
and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The JPEG image file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. • It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.” • It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG. • It does not fit the screen (those images are reduced). • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 41).
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 (page 60). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD*.
(CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated 55 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output. Amplifier section Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 – 108.
Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 2.7 ohms 90 × 132 × 107 mm (3 5/8 × 5 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 2.7 ohms 200 × 92 × 107 mm (7 7/8 × 3 5/8 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. DivX® Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. File A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD or a DivX video on a DATA CD/DATA DVD*. (“File” is an exclusive definition for this system.
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 sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. • Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel H .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (36) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (69) D Lights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers.
Rear panel S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER A SPEAKER jacks (14) D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (19) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (19) E AM terminal (18) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (18) Additional Information B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (21, 24) 93GB
Remote J CLEAR, - (27, 32, 66) K TOP MENU (35) L C/X/x/c/ENTER (26, 32, 56, 61, 67, 71, 72) M O RETURN (36) N REPLAY, STEP (31) O . PRESET –, TV CH – (27, 31, 65, 69) P m/ SLOW, TUNING – (46, 68) Q H (play) (30) The H button has a tactile dot.
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. 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*2 MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) COLOR SYSTEM*1 AUDIO (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE DISTANCE LEVEL (FRONT) LEVEL (SURROUND) TEST TONE 96GB FRONT CENTER YES YES NONE SURROUND BEHIND SIDE NONE SUBWOOFER YES FRONT 1.0 m – 7.0 m/ 4 ft – 23 ft 0.0 m – 7.0 m/ CENTER 0 ft – 23 ft SURROUND 0.0 m – 7.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
Index Numerics 16:9 74 4:3 LETTER BOX 74 4:3 OUTPUT 75 4:3 PAN SCAN 74 5.
Scan 46 SCENE 47 Scene 88 SCREEN SAVER 74 SCREEN SETUP 74 Searching 46 SETUP 72 Setup Display 72, 95 Shuffle Play 33 SIZE 77 SLEEP 70 Slide show 41 Slow-motion play 46 Sound Field 56 SPEAKER SETUP 77 Speaker setup 29 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 60, 73 T TEST TONE 78 THEATRE SYNC 66 TIME/TEXT 48 TITLE 47 Title 88 TRACK 47 Track 88 TRACK SELECTION 76 Troubleshooting 81 TUNER MENU 68 TV Hookup 19 TV TYPE 74 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 88 99GB
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