2-590-883-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ300 ©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...... 10 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Hookup Overview................................. 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................ 73 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 74 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 75 [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.
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: – DivX video files of format conforming to UDF. 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 • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 88).
About the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound.
Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[MULTI/2CH] (page 36) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 33) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 34) 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. [A/V SYNC] (page 46) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 62) Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
Getting Started 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) • Wall-mount pads • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) (1) You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Required cords Getting Started 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. 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 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B P R /C R EURO AV AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER OUTPUT(TO TV) WOOFER R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN SAT COAXIAL SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) 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. Getting Started • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.
4 mm (5/32 inch) 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 25 mm (1 inch) 2 Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch). 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch) 3 Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the speaker. Wall-mount pads (7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick) (9/32 × 9/32 inch, 1/8 inch thick) 4 Hang the speakers on the screws. 4.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
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.
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 22). Green Blue Red When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 75. Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image.
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Getting Started 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. 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.
TV AUDIO OUT L R To SAT (AUDIO IN) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B P R /C R EURO AV AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER OUTPUT(TO TV) WOOFER R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN SAT COAXIAL SPEAKER FM 75 To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Step 4: Other Component Hookup Note • If you connect a TV to the SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 21), you cannot connect other components to the system. Getting Started 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. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the system. VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation 2, etc.
Tip • When you connect another component to the system, you can enjoy the component by pressing FUNCTION (page 68).
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 15). "/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.
9 Press X/x to select the output method for video 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. • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. 14 Press ENTER. 11 Press X/x to select the front speaker distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. You can set from 1.
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.
5 Load a disc. 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 Adjust the volume • 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.
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 *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files. *2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files. *3 DATA CDs/DATA DVDs only.
play from the beginning, press x twice and then press H. Creating your own program (Program Play) (VIDEO CD, Super Audio 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 DISPLAY. Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press ENTER. Select the track you want to program. Selected track The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
3 want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press ENTER. • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order x When Program Play is activated • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program Play. 4 Press ENTER. Shuffle Play starts. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).
The default setting is underlined. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track. A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using TOP MENU.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW 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. X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press ENTER.
Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in stop mode. Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display. (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 40), 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 39). 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/Super Audio CD/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.
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H. 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/Super Audio 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.
[INDEX] 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback DVD VIDEO [SCENE] [TRACK] [INDEX] 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) Playing Discs x When playing a Super Audio CD If you make a mistake [ALBUM] Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another 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), Super Audio CD, 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. * Except for CD. When playing an MP3 t Playing time and current track number r Track (file) name Tip • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed.
• C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, 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 playi
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.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound List” (page 89) to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. x When playing a DVD-RW AUDIO 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The following display appears. Sound Adjustments 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.
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) 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]. • You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs. Bit rate About audio signals Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Sound field Display 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH STEREO SOUND FIELD Automatic outputting of the original sound 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.
properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. 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 Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers and center speaker x MULTI ST.
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 FUNCTION SOUND FIELD 1 2 Sound Adjustments You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 25). Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” or “SAT” (depending on connection) appears in the front panel display.
Using the Sound Effect DSGX 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 Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles SUBTITLE ANGLE Using Various Additional Functions 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.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. The same password is used for both Custom Parental Control and Parental Control.
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. 3 The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 4: PG13 USA OFF USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. To turn off the Parental Control function The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
6 Area Code 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 Thailand
TV Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Manufacturer Code number SONY 01 DAEWOO 02 GRUNDIG 16 HITACHI 02, 04 JVC 05 MITSUBISHI/MGA 02, 06 PANASONIC TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons 12, 15 PHILIPS 13, 14 SAMSUNG 02, 07, 13 SANYO 03 SHARP 08 THOMSON 09 TOSHIBA 08, 10, 11 To control the TV TV VOL +/– You can control the TV by using following buttons.
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 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.
1 2 3 Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO ATT” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Enjoying the Radio Press X/x repeatedly until “ATT ON” appears in the front panel display. TUNER MENU FUNCTION The output level is changed. When you select “ATT OFF” and press x, this operation will be canceled. 4 Press ENTER or AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off.
6 7 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER. The station is stored. will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas (aerials). • You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 52). Naming preset stations To change the preset number You can enter a name for preset stations.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? 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 The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.
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 74 to 79. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 94.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 2 3 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. 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 73). 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 73). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL [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 32). [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.
Position diagram 1.0 - 7.0 m/ 4 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m/ 0 - 23 ft 90 A A 45 B B 20 [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] Note • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
2 [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] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] [L] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments. [R] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments.
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.
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. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 57). • Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable.
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 42).
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. • The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken. • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF. • The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
Specifications Antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency Video section Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) 55 W + 55 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Surround mode (reference) music power output Front: 133 W + 133 W (with SS-TS42) Center*: 133 W (with SS-CT42) Surround*: 133 W + 133 W (with SS-TS42B) Subwoofer*: 135 W (with SS-WS31) Outputs Input Speaker system Phones Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones.
General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz On: 145 W Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) 430 × 70 × 295 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 3.6 kg See page 13. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds 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.
Progressive format (sequential scanning) In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 progressive format. Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region.
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) (27, 31, 72) H FUNCTION (31) B Disc tray (31) I PHONES jack (31) C A (open/close) (31, 72) J VOLUME (31) D H (play) (31) K E X (pause) (31) L Front panel display (91) F x (stop) (31, 72) M AUDIO IN jack G .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display F Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) (56) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) G Current mode (DVD function only) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (70) I Playing status (DVD function only) D Lights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers.
Rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B P R /C R EURO AV AM FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER OUTPUT(TO TV) WOOFER R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN SAT COAXIAL SPEAKER A SPEAKER jacks (15) 92GB FM 75 D AM terminal (20) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21) E FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (20) C EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (21) F SAT VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (23, 25)
Remote J CLEAR, - (28, 33, 66, 67) K TOP MENU (35) L C/X/x/c/ENTER (27, 33, 57, 62, 68, 72, 73) M O RETURN (37) N REPLAY, STEP (31) O . PRESET –, TV CH – (28, 31, 66, 70) P m/ SLOW, TUNING – (47, 69) Q H (play) (31) 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 AUDIO (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 75 4:3 LETTER BOX 75 4:3 OUTPUT 76 4:3 PAN SCAN 75 5.
Searching 47 SETUP 73 Setup Display 73, 94 Shuffle Play 34 SIZE 77 SLEEP 71 Slide show 42 Slow-motion play 47 Sound Field 57 SPEAKER SETUP 77 Speaker setup 30 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 61, 74 Super Audio CD 8, 36 T TEST TONE 79 THEATRE SYNC 67 TIME/TEXT 49 TITLE 48 Title 88 TRACK 48 Track 88 TRACK SELECTION 76 Troubleshooting 81 TUNER MENU 69 TV Hookup 21 TV TYPE 75 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 88 97GB
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