2-590-887-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ500F ©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........................ 76 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 77 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 78 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 79 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers.......................80 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 83 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, 91).
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 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.
[TIME/TEXT] (page 52) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [MULTI/2CH] (page 39) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 36) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 37) Plays the track in random order.
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • Posts (long × 4, short × 4) • Bases (4) • Terminal covers (4) • Screws (20) • 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 80. 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.
2 Secure the base to the post by screws. Bottom of the base Screws (3) 3 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up. Bottom of the base , Speaker cord 4 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the speaker.
5 Mount the speaker on the post. Getting Started , Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the post. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Connect the speaker cord to the speaker, then adjust the length of the speaker cord. Adjust the length of the speaker cord.
7 Attach the terminal cover to the speaker by screws.
Connecting the speakers Getting Started Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear side of the front speaker Rear side of the front speaker 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 FM 75 Rear side of the surround speaker Rear side of the surround speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) continued 19GB
Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • 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.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation. Getting Started Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 82.
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. 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Note • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup AM loop antenna (aerial) Getting Started Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. 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 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. Connecting the video cords 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 25). Getting Started 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 78. 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) 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 Getting Started 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 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 SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 24), you cannot connect other components to the system. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the system. VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation 2, etc.
Tip Getting Started • When you connect another component to the system, you can enjoy the component by pressing FUNCTION (page 71).
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 15). "/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.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. "/1 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Getting Started The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 13 Press X/x to select the surround speaker distance from the listening position. 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO VIDEO RGB You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft). SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): OFF TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: 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.
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 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. Connect headphone 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.
other recorded discs from the same resume point. To 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, 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.
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. • [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).” To return to normal play 2 3 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2.
The default setting is underlined. 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, Super Audio CD, or CD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the tracks on the disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW 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. SA-CD/CD MULTI/2CH Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to. 1 3 4 Press MULTI/2CH when the system is in stop mode.
Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. 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. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.
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 43), 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 46) and effect (page 47) while playing JPEG image file. You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD.
The default setting is underlined. • [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG image files as a slide show. 5 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 6 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show Enjoying DivX® Videos (JPEG only) 1 Press Playing Discs When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. 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.
You can also play DATA CDs recorded in Multi Session (page 41), although DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session are not playable. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 42).
Selecting a DivX video file 1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Playing Discs MY FAVOURITES 1(2 ) Adjusting 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 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) 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. 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 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. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. Playing Discs • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
[INDEX] 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback DVD VIDEO [SCENE] x When playing a Super Audio CD [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) If you make a mistake [ALBUM] Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) 5 Press ENTER.
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 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 DISPLAY 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 * Except for CD. Viewing the Station Name or Frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY.
• T–**:**:** Remaining time of the current title • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), 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
1(8) 1(20) 01/ 01/ 2003 DATA CD JPEG Date information Playing Discs * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Tip • Date information is [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 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
• [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 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.) appears as shown below.
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Sound field Display 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH STEREO You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers Note x MULTI ST. This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the front speakers and surround speakers simultaneously. The sound that is output from the surround speakers is same as the sound that is output from the front the speakers.
To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 24) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 28). FUNCTION SOUND FIELD 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” or “SAT” (depending on connection) appears in the front panel display.
Using the Sound Effect DSGX Sound Adjustments Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DSGX again. Note • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective.
Using Various Additional Functions 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
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 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 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.
To prevent this, you can change the output level of the sound from the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. 1 2 3 Enjoying the Radio Press AMP MENU. TUNER MENU Press X/x repeatedly until “AUDIO ATT” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly until “ATT ON” appears in the front panel display. The output level is changed. When you select “ATT OFF” and press x, this operation will be canceled. 4 FUNCTION CLEAR C/X/x/c ENTER Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
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. 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 72)). 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display.
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 Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M R r SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M .....
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 77 to 82. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 97.
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 [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 76). Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
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 76). 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 • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.
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 35). [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 [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.
x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can vary the level of front speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [R] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [CENTER] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) [SUBWOOFER] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments.
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 • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • 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.
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 60). • 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 45).
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: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS46) Center*: 143 W (with SS-CT46) Surround*: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS46B) Subwoofer*: 285 W (with SS-WS42) Outputs Input Speaker system there may be no sound output.
General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz On: 160 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. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel H FUNCTION (34) B Disc tray (34) I PHONES jack (34) C A (open/close) (34, 75) J VOLUME (34) D H (play) (34) K E X (pause) (34) L Front panel display (94) F x (stop) (34, 75) M AUDIO IN jack (remote sensor) (13) Additional Information A "/1 (on/standby) (30, 34, 75) G .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (40) F Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) (59) 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) (73) 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 FM 75 D AM terminal (23) B COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24) E FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (23) C EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (24) F SAT VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (26, 28) Additional Information A SPEAKER jacks (15) 95GB
Remote J CLEAR, - (31, 36, 69, 70) K TOP MENU (38) L C/X/x/c/ENTER (30, 36, 60, 65, 71, 75, 76) M O RETURN (40) N REPLAY, STEP (34) O . PRESET –, TV CH – (31, 34, 69, 73) P m/ SLOW, TUNING – (50, 72) Q H (play) (34) 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 78 4:3 LETTER BOX 78 4:3 OUTPUT 79 4:3 PAN SCAN 78 5.
SCREEN SETUP 78 Searching 50 SETUP 76 Setup Display 76, 97 Shuffle Play 37 SIZE 80 SLEEP 74 Slide show 45 Slow-motion play 50 Sound Field 60 SPEAKER SETUP 80 Speaker setup 33 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 64, 77 Super Audio CD 8, 39 T TEST TONE 82 THEATRE SYNC 70 TIME/TEXT 52 TITLE 51 Title 91 TRACK 51 Track 91 TRACK SELECTION 79 Troubleshooting 84 TUNER MENU 72 TV Hookup 24 TV TYPE 78 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 91 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea
