2-590-890-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ700FW ©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........................ 83 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 84 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 85 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 86 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers.......................87 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 90 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, 98).
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 57) 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 44) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 41) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 42) 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) • Surround amplifier (1) • IR transmitter* (1) • IR receiver* (1) • IR receiver stand (1) • Speaker base (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5 m × 6) (16.5 ft.
Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 8.
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 87. 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.
When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned. IR receiver Delta marks IR receiver stand Surround amplifier Receive the sound from the IR receiver and send to the surround speakers. Connect the surround speakers and the IR receiver to the surround amplifier. POWER/ON LINE POWER Attaching the speaker stand to the speaker Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use. Getting Started or Post (long) Post (short) Screw holes Base 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.
4 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the speaker. Hole Speaker Speaker cord Speaker , 5 Mount the speaker on the post. , 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. Getting Started Adjust the length of the speaker cord. 7 Attach the terminal cover to the speaker by screws.
Connecting the speakers Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker Rear side of the front speaker Rear side of the front speaker COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL DIGITAL IN P B /C B OPTICAL DIGITAL IN OUTPUT(TO TV) R AUDIO IN L SAT EURO AV P R /C R VIDEO IN VIDEO SPEAKER DIR-T1 IR transmitter IR receiver Subwoofer Rear side of the surround speaker Rear side of the surround speaker SPEAKER SURROUND L SURROUND R Surround speaker (L) 20GB
Note Getting Started • 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.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal. Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation. 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 89.
Getting Started 4 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) 5 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.
About the wireless system This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 96). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). Top view Side view Infrared signal Infrared signal 10 10 10 10 IR transmitter Approx. 10m IR receiver IR transmitter Approx. 10m IR receiver Note • Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp.
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 27). 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 85. 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 VIDEO (AUDIO IN) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B P R /C R EURO AV AM FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN OUTPUT(TO TV) R AUDIO IN L SAT SPEAKER VIDEO IN VIDEO COAXIAL DIR-T1 FM 75 To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied).
Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Note • If you connect a TV to the VIDEO jacks in Step 3 (page 26), you cannot connect other components to the system. (you can connect other components with the coaxial cable (not supplied) to the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack (page 31)). Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks only of the system. Getting Started The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the VIDEO (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) or SAT (COAXIAL DIGITAL IN) jack instead of the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks of the system. The system can accept both the digital and analogue signals.
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.
After connecting the speakers, surround amplifier, IR transmitter, IR receiver, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmission. "/1 Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.
To hang the IR receiver on a wall 1 IR transmitter Install a commercially available screw in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm. Stand 4 mm 2 2 Install 2 commercially available screws in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm. Install the screws 30 mm apart. Detach the IR receiver stand and hang it via hole on the rear side of the IR receiver on the screw. 30 mm Make sure that the IR receiver does not move after installation.
Troughs 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 .. Getting Started Stand Step 8: Performing the Quick Setup "/1 Note • Use screws suitable for the material and strength of the wall. • Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO VIDEO RGB Note 5 Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. Note • The selectable language is different depending on the area. 6 10 Press ENTER.
13 Press X/x to select the surround speaker distance from the listening position. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): OFF TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m Note • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. 14 Press ENTER. Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A).
If color irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the system.
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 48), 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 47). 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. AMP MENU 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. [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 50), the “NO AUDIO” 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), 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 Playing Discs • T **:**:** Playing time of th
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 AUDIO x When playing a DVD-RW The audio streams recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: • [1: AUDIO] • [2: AUDIO] 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. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
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. Checking the audio signal format x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) Example: MP3 audio 1: MP3 128k Bit rate (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 Display GAME GAME SPORTS SPORTS MONO MOVIE MONO MOVIE NIGHT NIGHT 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH STEREO *Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the original sound SOUND FIELD C/c Press SOUND FIELD. Each time you press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. You can also select the sound field by pressing C/c.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
x REAR ST. This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the surround speakers only. (Although no sound is output from the front speakers, sound is output from the front speakers when you set [SURROUND] in [SPEAKER SETUP] to [NONE] (page 87).) Selecting a sound field for movies, music, news, sports, or others x HALL, JAZZ CLUB, LIVE CONCERT, GAME, SPORTS, MONO MOVIE Sound Adjustments Tip • When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” “LINK” lights up in the front panel display.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers Using the Sound Effect You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 26) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 30). AMP MENU DSGX FUNCTION X/x/c ENTER SOUND FIELD Reinforcing bass frequencies 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO,” or “SAT” (depending on connection) appears in the front panel display.
4 Press ENTER or AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. Note • AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
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.
component that is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. To prevent this, you can change the output level of the sound from the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. 1 2 3 (DUAL MONO) Press AMP 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.
Enjoying the Radio 6 TUNER MENU Press X/x to select the preset number you want. FUNCTION 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored. CLEAR VOLUME +/– PRESET –/+ TUNING –/+ 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. Presetting radio stations Listening to the radio You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. 7 Tip • If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display. There 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).
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 84 to 89. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 105.
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 83). 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 83). 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 40). [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. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected securely. • The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged. • The system is not connected to the correct EURO AV t INPUT jack (page 26). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system. • Check the output method on your system (page 86). Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.
The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. The POWER/ON LINE indicator momentarily turns red. • The indicator momentarily turns red. This is not a malfunction. The POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red. • Move the wireless system away from any other nearby wireless system(s).
You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations above. See the operating manual that came with the disc. Messages do not appear on the screen in the language you want. • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 84). The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
Specifications AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency Amplifier section 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) 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) AM loop antenna (aerial) 450 kHz Stereo mode (rated) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, Video section Outputs PB
Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 206 × 382 × 392 mm (w/h/d) 7.8 kg Album General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz On: 130 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. Surround amplifier Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Glossary 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 50 W 260 × 260.5 × 58 mm (w/h/d) 1.
Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format for is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range, and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation.
Film based software, Video based software DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
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) (32, 39, 82) H FUNCTION (39) B Disc tray (39) I PHONES jack (39) C A (open/close) (39, 82) J VOLUME (39) D H (play) (39) K E X (pause) (39) L Front panel display (101) F x (stop) (39, 82) M AUDIO IN jack G .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display F Current surround format (Except for Super Audio CD) (64) 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) (79) I Playing status (DVD function only) D Lights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers. (66) E Current sound effect (68) H Lights up during MULTI channel playback.
Rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD ONLY Y P B /C B EURO AV P R /C R AM FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN OUTPUT(TO TV) R AUDIO IN L SAT SPEAKER A SPEAKER jacks (15) VIDEO COAXIAL DIR-T1 FM 75 F AM terminal (25) B SAT COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack (30) G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (25) C VIDEO OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (30) H DIR-T1 jack (15) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (26) I VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (28, 30) E EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (26) 102GB VIDEO
Remote J CLEAR, - (35, 41, 75, 76) K TOP MENU (43) L C/X/x/c/ENTER (32, 41, 65, 71, 77, 82, 83) M O RETURN (45) N REPLAY, STEP (39) O . PRESET –, TV CH – (35, 39, 75, 79) P m/ SLOW, TUNING – (55, 79) Q H (play) (39) The H button has a tactile dot.
Surround amplifier POWER/ON LINE POWER Front panel SPEAKER SURROUND L SURROUND R 104GB DIR-R2 Rear panel A POWER/ON LINE indicator (33) C DIR-R2 jack (15) B POWER (33) D SPEAKER jacks (15)
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 85 4:3 LETTER BOX 85 4:3 OUTPUT 86 4:3 PAN SCAN 85 5.
S Scan 55 SCENE 56 Scene 98 SCREEN SAVER 85 SCREEN SETUP 85 Searching 55 SETUP 83 Setup Display 83, 105 Shuffle Play 42 SIZE 87 SLEEP 81 Slide show 50 Slow-motion play 55 Sound Field 65 SPEAKER SETUP 87 Speaker setup 37 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 70, 84 Super Audio CD 8, 44 T TEST TONE 89 THEATRE SYNC 76 TIME/TEXT 57 TITLE 56 Title 98 TRACK 56 Track 98 TRACK SELECTION 86 Troubleshooting 91 TUNER MENU 79 TV Hookup 26 TV TYPE 85 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 98 W Wireless system 24, 33 Sony Corporat
