2-590-880-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ100 ©2005 Sony Corporation
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.
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 AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall 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.
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...........
Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 74 Notes about the Discs............................ 75 Troubleshooting .................................... 75 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 78 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications ........................................ 79 Glossary ................................................ 80 Language Code List .............................. 83 Index to Parts and Controls...................
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.
• • • • 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, 82). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.
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. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
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 31) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 32) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 32) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 41) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 55) 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 71. 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 VIDEO/SAT R AUDIO IN L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R /C R AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) FM 75 Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
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. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers.
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. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
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) VIDEO/SAT R AUDIO IN L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R /C R AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER FM 75 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.
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 Getting Started Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) 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. To turn on the system Press "/1.
Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup 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 .. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. "/1 Note • The selectable language is different depending on the area.
Note • If you want to change each setting, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 66). 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. 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m Note • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. You can set from 0.
Speaker Setup If color irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. 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.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Playing Discs Playing Discs 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. A H Playing Discs FUNCTION "/1 Note Disc tray • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than two discs on the tray. Adjust the volume 6 FUNCTION The system starts playback (continuous play).
To Press Note Replay the previous scene*1 (instant replay) during playback. Briefly fast forward the current scene*2 (instant advance) during playback. Go to the next or previous album*3 ALBUM + or – during playback. • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 70), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display.
Creating your own program (Program Play) 5 For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER. (VIDEO CD, CD only) Press Selected track ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press ENTER. The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order To return to normal play 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own To turn off the Control Menu program (Program Play).” 2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. 3 Press ENTER. Tip • You can perform Shuffle Play or Repeat Play of programmed tracks. During Program Play, follow the steps of Shuffle Play (page 32) or Repeat Play (page 32). Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track. • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. 4 Press ENTER. A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.
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 37), 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 40) and effect (page 41) 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 (JPEG only) 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 (A/V SYNC) Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [EFFECT], When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Playing Discs When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Opposite direction You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed.
Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD 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 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. Number buttons CLEAR X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. [SCENE] x When playing a CD To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO only) [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM] [TRACK] [ALBUM] buttons, then press ENTER. Example: when you select [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files.
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 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.
Tip Note • If the disc does not contain text, the Disc name or the Track (file) name is displayed “NO TEXT.” • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title. • If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. • The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text. • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. * Appears when: – playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound x When playing a DVD-RW The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) • [2: MAIN] • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Sound Adjustments When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can change the audio format.
Note • 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]. Checking the audio signal format (DVD only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field SOUND FIELD x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.
are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective. Enjoying virtual surround speakers x VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual surround speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual surround speakers. This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers Using the Sound Effect 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). DSGX Sound Adjustments FUNCTION SOUND FIELD Reinforcing bass frequencies 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT OFF”) or “SAT” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT ON”) appears in the front panel display. You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX.
Using Various Additional Functions Displaying the Subtitles 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. If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing.
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 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 X/x/c ENTER 1 2 3 4 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. Other Operations 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 67 to 73. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 88.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX AUTO ON JACKET PICTURE FULL 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. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 66).
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 66). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT: 16:9 AUTO ON JACKET PICTURE FULL [16:9] Note • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.
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 66). 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 [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [BEHIND]: Select this if surround speakers are located in section B. [SIDE]: Select this if surround speakers are located in section A. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used.
[CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft* (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) Center speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft). [SURROUND] 3.0 m/10 ft* (appears except when you set [SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] setting.) Surround speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).
7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. The test tone is emitted from only the speaker which you are adjusting. 8 9 Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER. 10 Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF], then press ENTER. Note • When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment.
On cleaning discs Additional Information • Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. Precautions On your TV’s color On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
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 MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 39).
The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
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 model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 – 108.
Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 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.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 2.
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
Progressive format (sequential scanning) In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system, 625 lines for the PAL system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format. Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights.
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 A "/1 (on/standby) (25, 29, 65) G .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (34) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (63) D Lights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers. (52) F Current surround format (Except for JPEG) (50) G Current mode (DVD function only) H Playing status (DVD function only) Additional Information B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display.
Rear panel VIDEO/SAT R AUDIO IN L COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R /C R AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL SPEAKER A SPEAKER jacks (14) FM 75 B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (21, 24) D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (19) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (19) E AM terminal (18) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (18) 86GB
Remote J TOP MENU (33) K C/X/x/c/ENTER (25, 31, 51, 55, 61, 65, 66) L O RETURN (34) M REPLAY, STEP (29) N . PRESET –, TV CH – (26, 29, 59, 63) O m/ SLOW, TUNING – (42, 62) P H (play) (29) 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*1 MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) COLOR SYSTEM*2 AUDIO (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE DISTANCE LEVEL (FRONT) 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 68 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 OUTPUT 69 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 5.
SCREEN SAVER 68 SCREEN SETUP 68 Searching 42 SETUP 66 Setup Display 66, 88 Shuffle Play 32 SIZE 71 SLEEP 64 Slide show 39 Slow-motion play 42 Sound Field 51 SPEAKER SETUP 71 Speaker setup 28 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 54, 67 T TEST TONE 72 THEATRE SYNC 60 TIME/TEXT 44 TITLE 43 Title 82 TRACK 43 Track 82 TRACK SELECTION 70 Troubleshooting 75 TUNER MENU 62 TV Hookup 19 TV TYPE 68 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 82 Sony Corporation Printed in China
