2-590-881-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ100 ©2005 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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.
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 ............................................ 70 Notes about the Discs............................ 71 Troubleshooting .................................... 71 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 74 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications ........................................ 75 Glossary ................................................76 Language Code List ..............................78 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.
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, 77). • 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 26) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 27) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 27) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 38) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 53) 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) • 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 6.
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 67. 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 EURO AV AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) OUTPUT(TO TV) FM 75 Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses. • 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.
4 mm (5/32 inch) 2 Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch). Getting Started 25 mm (1 inch) 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 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.
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.
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 5: 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. To turn on the system Press "/1. To turn off the system Press "/1.
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. Getting Started Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. "/1 Note • The selectable language is different depending on the area.
9 Press X/x to select the output method for video signals. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): OFF TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: • [VIDEO]: outputs video signals. • [RGB]: outputs RGB signals. Note • If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. Note 10 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker distance appears.
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.
5 Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Playing Discs Playing Discs FUNCTION "/1 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 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 Stop play and remove the disc A 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. Note Note • If there is no disc in the system, “NO DISC” appears in the front panel display. Tip • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialogue that you missed.
play from the beginning, press x twice and then press H. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – Creating your own program (Program Play) (VIDEO CD, CD only) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. 1 Press 5 –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02].
x When Program Play is activated want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” To turn off the Control Menu 2 3 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Press ENTER.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc. • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. 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. x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Tip • 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.
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 32), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list. • The system will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format.
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files 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) 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. 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) 3 3 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. Playing Discs 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 ... 1 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.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Note • Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album. • If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image, the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is canceled. • The slide show stops when you press X/x. 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.
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. • If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show Enjoying DivX® Videos (JPEG only) When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [EFFECT], The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 ( 12) 4) 1( 10/23/2004 DATA CD JPEG MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF 3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined.
About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 31). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album. Note • The system may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
Selecting a DivX video file 1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. MY FAVOURITES 1(2 ) HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press X/x to select a file and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. To stop playback Press x.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Playing Discs 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/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. • For DATA CDs, this function works only for DivX video files. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 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.
4 [INDEX] Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number.
Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. 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 CHAPTER VIEWER ENTER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item.
Viewing Information About the Disc When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW t Playing time and number of the current title DISPLAY Playing Discs 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 r Remaining time of the current track r Playing time of the disc r Remaining time of the disc r Disc name r Track and index* r The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds. • If you play a disc containing MP3 files only and you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 34), the “NO IMAGE” message appears on the front panel display.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW 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 • D–**:** Remaining time of the current disc BRAHMS SYMPHONY To check DATA CD (MP3 audio/ DivX video)/DATA DVD (DivX video) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD
1(8) 1(20) 01/ 01/ 2003 DATA CD JPEG Date information * “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 [DD/MM/YYYY]. DD: Day MM: Month YYYY: Year Note • If there is no date information or data is damaged on the disc, the system cannot display the date information.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO 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.
• [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) • [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) Example: MP3 audio 1: MP3 128k 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].
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Sound field Display 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO SOUND FIELD 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).
Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC 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.
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 • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective.
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 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” 2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press ENTER. 3 2 The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
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 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. - is for selecting a channel number greater than 10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then 2 and 5.) Note • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
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. Enjoying the Radio TUNER MENU FUNCTION CLEAR VOLUME +/– PRESET –/+ TUNING –/+ Other Operations C/X/x/c ENTER Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. 6 7 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER. The station is stored. 8 Naming preset stations Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” (page 59)).
To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. 7 Press ENTER. The station name is stored. 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. SLEEP Other Operations Press SLEEP.
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 1 2 X/x/c ENTER 1 2 3 4 Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display. Press ENTER or 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 64 to 69. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 83.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 2 3 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. [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 63). Select [YES] using X/x.
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 63). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO [4:3 PAN SCAN] [16:9] Note x [SCREEN SAVER] x [TV TYPE] Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
x [LINE] Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system. [VIDEO] Outputs video signals. [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. Note • If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback point can be stored in memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD discs (page 25). [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs. [OFF] Does not store the resume settings in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the system.
[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. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] [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.
7 [L] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments. From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. [R] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments. The test tone is emitted from only the speaker which you are adjusting. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote. x [TEST TONE] 9 Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments.
• Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. Additional Information Precautions On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. On your TV’s color • If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set. The nameplate is located on the rear of the unit.
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.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode. • Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode. • Check the speaker settings (page 67). The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 34). • If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then on. • The DATA CD contains a DivX video file. • This system cannot play MP3 audio files recorded on DATA DVDs. The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously. • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 34). The DivX video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format. • The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profiles. The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) 55 W + 55 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Surround mode (reference) music power output Front: 120 W + 120 W (with SS-TS31) Center*: 120 W (with SS-CT31) Surround*: 120 W + 120 W (with SS-TS31B) Subwoofer*: 120 W (with SS-WS31) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
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 This movie theater sound format for is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
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.) A single file consists of a single image or movie.
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 G .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (29) E Current sound effect (Except for JPEG) (51) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) F Current surround format (Except for JPEG) (48) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (60) H Playing status (DVD function only) D Lights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers.
Rear panel EURO AV AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER OUTPUT(TO TV) WOOFER COAXIAL SPEAKER FM 75 C AM terminal (18) B EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (19) D FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (18) Additional Information A SPEAKER jacks (14) 81GB
Remote J C/X/x/c/ENTER (20, 26, 49, 53, 62, 63) K O RETURN (29) L REPLAY, STEP (24) M . PRESET –, TV CH – (21, 24, 57, 60) N m/ SLOW, TUNING – (39, 59) O H (play) (24) 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 MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
Index Numerics 16:9 65 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 4:3 PAN SCAN 65 5.
SUBTITLE 52, 64 T TEST TONE 69 THEATRE SYNC 58 TIME/TEXT 41 TITLE 40 Title 77 TRACK 40 Track 77 TRACK SELECTION 66 Troubleshooting 71 TUNER MENU 59 TV Hookup 19 TV TYPE 65 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 77 86GB
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