SONY 2_!90_827 DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO Twin DAV-LF1 @2004 Sony Corporation Drtv_ 5ubwoafer
For the customers CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, Caution -The with this hazard. use of optical product instruments will increase For the customers TO PREVENT Except models eye To prevent SHOCK, MATCH WIDE TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY for North American the appliance in a confined or built-in cabinet. Do not install as a bookcase in the U.S.A ELECTRIC BLADE OF PLUG INSERT.
•Keep theunit and discs away fion:equipment with strong nlagnets Sllch as microwave ovens, or large loudspeake:s • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the lmit is brought directly from a cold to a waml location, moisture may condense inside the DYD Home Theatre System and cause damage to file lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Beibre operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly /'or future reference.
On adjusting Note volume Do not tmn up tbe vohune while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do, die speakers may be damaged section is suddenly played. when a peak level On cleaning Clean tbe cabinet, slightly moistened panel and controls with a soft cloth with a mild detelgent sohltion. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Welcome! ................................................ 3 .............................................. 3 Searching for a TitleiChapter.Trac_ Index/Album/File ........................... 7 Viewing Disc Information .................... 57 Precautions About This Manual ................................. This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Terms for Discs ....................................... 7 Notes about Discs .....................
Settings Using Setting and Adjustments the Setup Display the Display Language ........................ or Sound ........................................ (LANGUAGE 87 SETUP) Settings for the Display ......................... (SCREEN SETUP) 87 Custom 89 Settings (CUSTOM Settings .................................... SETUP) for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting ....................... Additional 91 the System ............................................
Format of discs Disc logo CD-I_CD-RW • The OSD (on-screen display) may vary depending on the country model. • The instructions in this manual describe the (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) {_ _IOITAL auom _ _ DmI*ALAUDm 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 lbl!owing manual. Symbol symbols are used in this The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark. Meaning Functions VIDEOs.
Disc structure Region _ DVD [_ter .... ........ Disc VIDEO 7 CD u er: Audio CD, _ or CD ÷ structure [_{{dex _ .... back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the structure _1 MP3 Disc DVD, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. .......
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW Ill some cases CD-R,,CD-RW DVD+R'DVD+RW due to the recording DVD-IL'DVD-RW cannot be played quality or physical disc, or the characteristics al_thoring software * Manut_acalred Laboratories on this player condition of the of tile recording device and The disc will not play if it has not been conecfly under license from Dolby "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D trademarks of Dolby Laboratories * * Manut_acalred under license symbol are from
Use theControl Menu toselect afunction that youwould liketouse. TheControl Menu display appears when theDVDDISPLAY bntton ispressed. Fordetails, refertothepage inparentheses.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 48) DATE (JPEG ANGLE to be played the file (JPEG) only) (page 61 ) Displays the date reformation (DVD only) (page 69) Changes tile angle PLAYMODE (VIDEO Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG REPEAT CUSTOM CONTROL Selects CD/Super Selects the play mode only) (page 52) (page 53) Plays the entire disc (all titles'all tracks) one title/chaptei' track'album or contents of program repeatedly. PARENTAL Sets the disc to plohibit playing.
Check that you have the lbllowing Speakers items: (5) Subwoofcr (1) Comrol unit (1) IR transmitter a) (1) IR receiver a)b) (1) IR receiver External stand b) (1) receiver (1) (:over (S) (4) Cleaning cloth for the front panel (80 mm × 80 mm) (3.9 inches × 3.
Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the (_) and @ ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor [] on the center speaker. tt_ t_ Remove the cover. Notes • Do not leave tile remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battel 7 with an old one.
About Using the remote the center sensor speaker Point the remote at the remote sensor [] on the center speaker. TV [] (remote sensor) Center Speaker © © 0000 0000 Without using the center ©© speaker Point the remote at the remote sensor on the external receiYer. Connect the external REMOTE CONTROL jack of the subwoof_r (page 109).
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 page 40. Connecting surround sound, specii}- the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on tQ r_ the subwoofer Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack of the subwoofer.
Required equipments for the wireless system IR transmitter Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. (onnect Surround speaker The snrronnd speaker (L) incorporates (L) transmitter and sends it to the surround Connect the surronnd speaker (R). 16c8 it to the system. the IR receiver, speaker (R).
IR receiver Used when the IR receiver of the snrrotmd speaker (L) cannot receive infrared signals because of the position. Connect to the surround speaker (L). For details, see "Using the IR receiver" (page 33). IQ (/) r, When using the IR receiver are aligned. stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand IR receiver Detta marks ................... IR receiver stand Note When you connect speake! (L).
Terminals Connect for connecting the the speakers To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT Center SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURR R (gray)jack Sunound speaker speaker (R) IR transmitter DIR-T1 Frontspeaker(R) IR transmitter L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system (green) jack and REMOTE of the sunound CONTROL speaker jack of the system (L) (pink) jack of the system i Center speaker 2 i i Front speaker (L) / Surround speaker (R) 18c8 IR receiver Surround speaker (L)
Tip You can install the front speakers Notes on placing and the surround kit (not supplied) speakers • Do not set the speakezs ill an inclined position • Do not place the speakers that are: Extremely speakezs on a wall using the optional m locations {,Q hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very Nunid e, Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the subwoofer as staining or discoloration may result.
To avoid short-circuiting Short-circuiting the speakers of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to lbllow these precantions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
To change If you want the speaker to use a different cables speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching = (/) 1_, With the catcher from plug. facing down, press and hold the plug Catcher down against a flat surface and remove the cords Attaching While Note pressing the plug that the cord down marked against with a line a flat should surface, insert be attached the new speaker to the minus cords. (-) side of the plug.
About This the wireless wireless system diagram indicates When using the Top adopts system the Digital the infrared Infrared transmission IN receiver Audio area Transmission (the range that of the surround view Side system (page the infrared rays speaker 102). (L) view infrared signal infrared signal ..... j,l 10 _ IR transmitter The following can reach). ....... .............
Connect the supplied AMFM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. {,Q Terminals Connect for connecting the the antennas (aerials) 0_ To the AM loop antenna (aerial) AM terminals FM wiie anteima (aerial) FNI 75[2 COAXIAL jack p antenna (aerial) I/ \11 FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup • Be sure to fidly extend • After connecting keep the AM loop antenna the FM wire antenna the FM wire antenna (aerial) away from the system and othe! components.
Tip If you have pooz FM zeception use a 75-okans coaxial FNI antenna (aerial) as shown below.
61 Required Video cords cord for connecting (,Q (/) a TV @ Audio/video When cords connecting _ Yellow (not supplied) a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the COl_ponelJt$.
TV with S VIDEO IN jack TV s ¸, IN IN OUT VCR Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc. TVwithCOMPONENT VIDEO IN jack Notes • Make cmmections secttrely • Refer to file insmlctions • Tile system cannot system speakers If you connect The SAT digital AUDIO satellite to prevent supplied tme,-anted noise with the TV. output an alldio signal to the connected a digital receiver IN (LR)jacks TV.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) .jacks only of the system. To listen system to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (LR) jacks of the system with the audio cords (not supplied). To change the color system e, (PAL or NTSC)* * Asian and Saudi Arabian models only. Depending svstem.
If your is set TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format by mistake The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, retnrn the setting to interlace format. FUNCTION ° I [] 1 Touch the Touch Panel Sensor [] FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down the Touch Panel Sensor I_1_1,touch the Touch Panel Sensor FUNCTION. The ontput signal is changed to interlace format.
Output the TV or VCR sound 1 audio Connect from the speakers cords. 63 Colmect the AITDIO OUT (L,R) jacks subwoofer with audio cords. of TV o1 VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks of this TV or VCR * AUDIO OUT (LiR)jacks If your TV does not have AUDIO subwoot)r 2 Change the mode Press FUNCTION of this repeatedly OUT (L/R) jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system. to select "VIDEO.
Before connecting the A( power cords (mains leads) of the subwoof_r and the surround a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoof_r to the surround speaker (L) (see page 18). Powering the control speaker (L) to and surround speaker (R) unit on After powering the control unit on, initialization begins. During initialization, do not touch the front panel display. Press on the control unit or the remote, or insert a disc to turn the svstem on.
After connecting the speakers, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system tbr good transmission. ; ;Y2d indicator I When speaker placing (L) the in the surround (R) position Depending on the location of the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker ,Rreceiver (L) (with the IR receiver) B_ in the (R) position if necessary. I POWER =EL .... ENTER Press POWER on the surround speaker (L) to turn on.
Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and surronnd speaker (L) as illnstrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the snrround speaker (L) in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter indicator mrns green.
Using the IR receiver Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is an obstruction, such as a person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use the external IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR receiver is compact and easy to install. To connect the 6_ =_' IR receiver ¢ Connect the cord of the IR receiver to the DIR-R3 jack of the snrround speaker (L).
Hanging the IR transmitter You can hang the IR transmitter there is an obstruction people and IR receiver often pass between the IR transmitter To 1 the position hang the on a wall on a wall when: between the IR transmitter When hanging both the IR transmitter deciding and IR receiver and the IR receiver. and the IR receiver. and IR receiver, acliust the position of the IR transmitter after of the IR receiver.
3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the bottom of the stand on the screw, Make sure that the IR transmitter does not Notes • Use screws suitable the wall. tb: the material • Do not install the IR transmittez move after installation. and strength of or IR zeceivez to a wall of low strength IR transmitter • Sony is not liable %r any damage Stand Tip You ca:: store the cords the stand. in the _oughs in the bottom of G'_ _,_ or accident incurred t__ by inconect installation (i.
After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. After perlbnning the Quick Setup, the system is ready lbr playing perfom_ further speakers settings, see "Settings for the Speakers" 5 How to use the Quick Setup back of movies, music CDs, etc. To on page 91. Press ENTER. [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears. @.FUNCTION ÷/_/_/÷@......
7 Select a suitable Notes room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] I,/4,, then press ENTER, using Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. • When you press CLEAR in guide message, the message disappears When you need to change settings, select [QUICK] Display (page 96).
Adjusting the height speakers and the of the front surround speakers Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoof_r should be the same distance from the listening position (O). However, this system allows you to place the When ac!iusting the speaker height, lay the speaker horizontal and have plenty of soft cushioning around it to prevent damage in the event that the speaker should fall. 1 Remove the back cover.
3 Adjust the speaker slowly with the attached tape in place to prevent the speaker cord (and the AC power cord (mains lead) of the surround speaker (L)) from being pinched between the speaker and the pole. 5 Attach the back cover. ? €,Q Do not pull the speaker cord too strongly, or the speaker cord will separate from the speaker. eg., the surround speaker (L) j_J J jr Notes • To prevent the speaker falling, keep the speaker horizontal while adjusting the height.
About magnetically shielded (to color speakers irregularity prevent occurring on the TV screen) The subwoo_r in this svstem is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (lft) from the TV set. If it is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen.
4 / Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. 3 Depending on the DVD or VIDEO (D, some Disc slot on the system. "u Unlees the mode of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION on the remote 5' or touch the Touch Panel Sensor (page 43) to select '
To turn on the system Press I(_) on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by loading a disc. To turn off the Additional operations system Press I(D. The system enters standby mode and the standby indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power MUTING cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). While playing a disc, do not turn off the system by pressing I/(_). Doing so may cancel the memt settings.
Notes • Do not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or operate the control unit as it may break. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scom-ing powder or solvent such as benzine, acetone, or alcohol as You can also operate the system by touching the Touch Panel Sensor on the control unit. Bel)re sllrface danlage may OCCllr "U using the Touch Panel Sensor, perform steps 1 to 5' 4 in "Playing Discs" (page 41) or steps 1 to 8 in "Presetting Radio Stations" (page 81).
Tip To play _om the beginning then pzess [2>. (Resume Play) When you stop a disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed • and "Resume" appeas in the front panel display. As long as vou do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing 1 Ii(_). While playing a disc, press • to stop playback. "Resume" appears display, point in the front so you can restart where you stopped If"Resume" does is not available.
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 "8 0 5" DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM . With PBC (Playback (ontrol) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.
Notes • Depending on the VIDEO appear in Step 1. CD, the menu does not • Depending on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" Step 3 may appear as "Press SELECT" in the instructions t2>. supplied m with the disc. In this case, press Tip To play with_:t using PBC, press _ iI_Z_I or the :mmber buttons while tile system is stopped track, then press [2::-- or ENTER. "Play without PBC" to select a appears on the TV screen and the system sta:ts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
Selecting an album Select and press and track (TRACK) using ENTER. The list of tracks contained 'I'/4, in the current albnm appears. _ _()_ _U _ _(i; • DVD TOP MENU/ "0 I HIGHWAY DVD MENU/ ............ ALBUM+ ALOUM .............. 5" re, U ÷/_/4,/÷/ ENTER - DISPLAY _ o 0_ RETURN When the list of all tracks or albums cannot ..... be displayed Press DVD DISPLAY. the jump bar rest of the list using "1"/4,.
Selecting an album and file (/ii, YoucanplayJPEG image filesonCD-ROMs, CD-Rs, orCD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according or Joliet format to ISO9660 level for the system i, level to recognize C¸¸ () 2 or recording details on the recording 1 Load software (not : _.2 ......... supplied) :: " ENTER _#_"_Zj#_ ............. _-:Y ............................ .............................. --_ o_%RETURN DV D DISPLAY for ; lbnnat.
When the list of all files or albmns cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press -)' to select the jmnp bar icon, Enjoying Slide show JPEG data disc on a and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using "1"/4,.Press @ or d_'. RETURN to remm to the file or the album list. -o 1< 5 5' Select a file using _H, and press ENTER. t,Q u The selected file starts playing. To return to the Press o_e RETURN previous o display or @.
To rotate the current image (Program -- ÷/÷ Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks or albums on the disc to create yonr own program. You can program up to 25 tracks or albums. Rotate the current image using <-/÷, Each time you press -), the mlage turns clockwise by 90 ° . Each time you press _, the image turns connterclockwise by 90 °. ÷/1,/4,/÷/ENTER Note You cannot !otate tile image during Slide show.
To check the tracks or albums that you have Press .1"/4, or the already created once, press (- to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jmnp bar select "7" then number press buttons to ENTER. Total time of the programmed tracks (except MP3) to display the rest of the list using '1"/4". Press -1' or d_'e RETURN to return to the track list. -0 You can select the jmnp bar icon only if there are more than 9 programmed tracks or albnms.
(Shuffle Play) Setting the shuffle the Control Menu mode in You can select either normal shuffle or albnm shuffle (MP3 only). You can have the system "shnffle" tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent "shuffling" will prodnce a different playing order. iI:iii ii ii!iii i iiiii _;I_T_¸¸¸¸¸ ? i ENTE 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The ( ontrol Menu appears. MODE 2 Press 'I"/4, to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or ÷.
• When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles. (Repeat Play) • TITLE: repeats the cnrrent title on the disc. • (HAPTER: chapter. You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system of VIDEO • OFF: does not play repeatedly. CDs (page 45). • ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc, or repeats the current albnm (only when CONTINUE (ALBUM) or SHUFFLE (ALBUM) mode is selected).
To change VIDEO the scan speed (DVD/ CD only) Each time you press _ or _ during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds ,'ire (Scan, Slow-motion Play) available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowlv.
• When playing a DVD • When playing a VIDEO CD • When playing a Super Audio CD 5" You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), u track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO (D, Super Audio CD), album • When playing an MP3 (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks albums and files are assigned unique names on (TRACK) the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
5 Searching 1 2 Press ENTER. for a chapter/index The system starts playback selected nnmber. Press DVD DISPLAY. from the The Control Menu appears. Note Press 'I"/4, to select the search method. When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC fimctions, index search fimction does not work. • When playing a DVD To turn off the Control the Menu (CHAPTER) • When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly Control Menu is turned off.
When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title 13"q13"--'_-Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, remaining such as the TITLE 1 0.01.11 5' u Remaining time and number of the current title o time, total nnmber of titles in a DVD, or tracks in a Snper Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, using the front panel display (page 107). TITLE 1 Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP 1 0.01.
When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD When playing back an MP3 Ptaying time and current track number fgP-3---_- Playing time and current track number TRK M 6 _ [252 Remaining time and current track number Remaining time and current track number M Track (file) name Ptaying time of the disc Atbum (folder) name Remaining fTP"3-""_ time of the disc ALBM SONY ROCK M 1 Current function -44.
When playing back a JPEG Tips • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC fimctions, the playing time of the scene is displayed. Current file number only • The playing time and remaining time of the cunent chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section "Checking the Playing Time and Relnaining Time" tbr details on how to read this intbnnation.
• When playing Checking the Playing and Remaining Time Time • T a DVD SS:S$:$$ Playing time of the current title You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the Remaining total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVDiCDiSuper Audio Playing time of the current chapter CD text and MP3 1bider name/file nameiID3 (only song title) recorded on the disc.
Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the "'U JPEG image data. 5' €,Q U @ _iiii)_ iii) _ i!i;t _i!'i__i(? (i;i__!ii _ @ _ii? gii_ _ @ O DVD DISPLAY Press DVD The Control * DISPLAY Menn "Exchangeable during playback. appears.
Press 'I'/4, to select then press ENTER or -). The options lbr AUDIO If a DVD is recorded with muhilingual vou can select the language playing the DVD. tracks, O (AUDIO), appear. ENGLISH I_ you want while If the DVD is recorded in nmhiple audio fom_ats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), Press I'/4, to select the desired audio vou can select the andio lbmlat you want while playing the DVD.
Notes * [PCM], [MPEG], •Not all discs give you the three choices above when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends on the layer configuration Audio CD to be played. of the Super • When playing a Super Audio CD in the 2 chaimel playback area or the 2 CHANRNEL [DTS], or [DOLBY DIGITAL] is displayed. For [DOLBY DIGITAL], Press To turn numerically in the as For Dolby Digital 5.
Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful into yotLr home. sound of movie theaters The auto decoding fimction automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and perlbnns the proper decoding if necessary.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) Selecting FORMAT a sound field (AUTO DIRECT button) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely sound field processing. fomlats are downmixed bypass the Multi channel surround to two channels. O e- This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoof_r. ; l, ®_ :_ ,oo_:.
Notes • V_qlen the input si_lal is a multi-chanel LOGIC II MOVIE/MUSIC is canceled chaimel som-ce PRO and the multi- Selecting button) a sound field (MODE somce is output directly. • This system is not compatible with the DTS 96/24 decoding flmction. When you play tile DTS 96/24 disc the system plays it as a normal disc • When you play the disc with DCS CINEMA STUDIO EX or SPORTS, indicator decoded sound by the Pro Logic II lights up. In this case, the sotmd is being by ProLogic .........
• CINEMA STUDIO EXB(Cinema Studio For music or others EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics o1"the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Sound field Display HALL Hall Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. JAZZ CLUB Jazz Club LIVE CONCERT Live Conce:t GAME Game • CINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics o1"the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.
To turn Press the AUTO surround FORMAT until "Auto Format front panel display. When connecting PHONES effect the repeatedly DIRECT Direct Auto" off appears headphones in the to the jack Press AUTO FORMAT DIRE(T or MODE repeatedly until "Head Phone 2Channel" appears in the front panel display. This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs.
3 Press ENTER or .-1,. The angle number changes If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. A 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 to "-." interrupted. Select the angle number using the number buttons or 'I'/4,, then press ENTER.
Press ,t,/,l, to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate the language code. Refer to the language If subtitles arerecorded onadisc, youcanturn code list on page 111 to see which language thesubtitles onoroffwhile playing. If the code represents. multilingual subtitles arerecorded onthedisc, Press ENTER. youcanchange thesubtitle language while playing, orturnthesubtitles onoroffwhenever To cancel the [SUBTITLE] setting vouwant.
PARENTAL CONTROL), ENTER or -.). (CUSTOM PARENTAL PARENTAL CONTROL) CONTROL, [CUSTOM selected. then press PARENTAL CONTROL] is You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • (ustom Parental Control r- You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental (ontrol Plavback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetemlined age of the viewer. €,Q =< Press_/_toselect[ON--*],thenpress ENTER.
5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the (ontrol Menu Playing Custom set 1 the disc for which Parental Control is Insert the disc for which Custom display. Parental Control is set. If you make a mistake entering your password The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Press (- beibre you press ENTER and input the correct number.
Limiting playback (Parental Control) (DVD only) for children • If you have not entered The display for registering Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. Press 'I'/4, to select [PARENTAL CONTROL -_*], then press ENTER or ÷. The "Parental a password a new password appears. Control" function allows you to set a playback level. limitation A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
5 Press 'I"/4, to select [STANDARD], press ENTER or -). The selection displayed. then items for [STANDARD] If you make a mistake Press o=%RETURN or (- to go back to _e are previons To screen. turn off the Setup Press DVD SETUP repeatedly Display is turned o1"1". To turn off the function and entering your Set [LEVEL] 6 Press 'I"/4, to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.
Area Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press 12:>.
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, t_ entering them one at a time nntil you find the one that works with your TV. TV Manufacturer Code number Byac_iusting theremote signal, youcancontrol yourTVwiththesupplied remote. SONY 001 A&niral 0t2, 016, 039 Notes AIWA 001,007,008 • If you enter a new code numbei the code munber previously entered will be erased.
Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Kiton 027 SYLVANIA 002, 034 KTV 002, 020 TaTung 027 LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028,038 TEAC 027 LOEWE 027, 028,038 Techimagen 027 LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046 TELEFUNKEN 035,041,042, 043,044, MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034 THOMSON 035, 041,043, 045 MAtL_NTZ 022 Thorn 027 Mark 027 TOSHIBA 039, 046, 047, 048 Matsui 010, 052, 053 Universum 027 Medion 027 Vestel 027 Mitsubishi/MGA 002, 021,022 Videch 002, 015
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can TV I/@ Turn the TV on or of£ SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your TV,'VIDEO Switch SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input between sources. the TV's input source the TV and othe! input source vou set with one button push.
Notes By pressing Number TV's input source • This fimction TV,'\'IDEO 0 No input source • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this fimction may not work. Install the system near the TV. (Det_ault) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7* COMPONENTI INPUT 8* COMPONENT2 is only for SONY TV series • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while file TV button is flashing.
You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit/'or fttrther information You can er_ioy muhiplex the system on the operation. receive broadcast the AC-3 sound multiplex when broadcast signal. Note To receive iii _ .--FUNCTION the AC-3 signal digital satellite Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or SAT that you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display.
• Dual Mono Sub Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. • Dual Mono Main/Sub Main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker. • Dual Mono Main+Sub Presetting Radio You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Main sound and Sub sound are output from ¸¸¸,¸¸!¸¸¸ the left and right speakers. 5 Stations
5 4 Press ENTER. A preset number display. appears in the front panel Select 9 or 10 using ,I,/4,, then press ENTER. "Really ? No" is displayed. 5 Select "Really ? Yes" using t,/,1,, then press ENTER. Memory I "Complete" is displayed for a few seconds. Then the standby indicator flashes and the system turns off. 6 Press It_. 6 Press <..I..>14,1"I" to select number you want. Memory the preset AM step is changed and AM preset stations are erased.
2 Press PRESET + or - repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Naming Each time you press the button, tunes in one preset station. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters the system Each time you press TUNER/BAND, band toggles between AM and FM. 3 Adjust the volume VOL +/-. Preset Stations Ibr preset stations. These names (for example, "XYZ") appear in the system's front panel the display when a station is selected.
6 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press '1"4, to select a character, then press -)' to move the cursor to the next position. If you make a mistake Press ("_ repeatedly until _e character to be changed flashes, then press '1"/4, to select 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. the desired character.
You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. Yon can return the systeln parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. Touch Panel VOL. - o ÷/_/_/÷/ ENTER 0 Press and hold Touch Panel Sensor VOL. (page 43) and _-- simultaneously seconds. MENU With cover opened 1 2 Press AMP MENU, Press 4,"1' repeatedly until "Customize" appears m the front panel display, then press ENTER or ->, The system enters the (ustomize mode.
Press ,t./4, to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], [SPEAKER SETUP], and [SETUP]. Then press ENTER or ->. The selected Example: Setnp item appears. [SCREEN SETUP] By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 8793.
(SCREEN SETUP) (LA NG UA GE SETUP) Choose settings connected. [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see "Using the Setup Display" according to the TV to be Select [S(REEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see "Using the Setnp Display" (page 86). The defauh settings are underlined. (page 86).
• COMPONENT OUT 16:9 This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDE() OUT jacks on the system. See page 104, 104 for more ira%relation about the different types. 4:3 LETTER BOX INTERLACE Select this when you cmmect standard PROGRESSIVE 4:3 PAN SCAN (interlace format) to a TV Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive si_lals.
Notes • If_vur TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to tile TV using a component video cord (not supplied), progressive fonnat. and set (CUSTOM SETUP) • When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN SETUP], no signal is output fiom the MONITOR Allows setting up Parental settings. OUT jacks. • If you set [COMPONENT SETUP] to [PROGRESSIVE] OUT] m [SCREEN even though Control and other your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive tbmlat, pictme noise may appears.
• TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) • DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on Set priority data you want to play, when you play a DATA CD ((D-ROMi(D-RiCD-RW) which muhiple audio fonnats (P(M, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital l)rmat) are recorded. containing files. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image MP3 No priority given. syslem recognises the disc as an "MP3 Disc.
(SPEAKER FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no center SURROUND BEHIND: SETUP) speaker To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected speakers are located in section Q. NONE: Select this if no SmTotmd balance of the speakers to the same level. speaker Display" (page 86). The default settings are underlined.
Be sure to chauge the value iu the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT 1.5 m* (5.2 ft) Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 02 CENTER 1.6 m* (5.2 ft) (appears when you set [(ENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting) Center speaker distance can be moved up to 16 meters (52 fi) closer to the SURROUND 1.6 m* (5.
Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone 4 / 2 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode, The Setup Display appears. You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front panel display. Press t,/4, repeatedly AMP menu to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or -), 4 Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system Speaker list Setup Press t'/4, repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or ÷.
To set the item, press '1"/4, then press ENTER or AMP MENU. Customize Dual Mono_ Surround Reverse* Speaker Dual Mono Dual Mono Main Sub Dual Mono Main/Sub You can set the fol!owing items. The default settings are underlined.
==Level ==Customize Test Tone Test Tone Ofl_ The test tone is not emitted Dual Mono fiom tile speakers. Dual Mono Sub Test Tone On: The test tone is emitted fiom both left and Dual Mono Main/Sub Dual Mono Main+Sub right speakers simultaneously while adjusting balance When you select one of the "Level" items, the test tone is emitted fiom each speaker m seqllence.
(SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 86). • QUICK Nom_ally, when you turn the system on for the first time or after resetting the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen and you can perfom_ the Quick Setup. If you canceled the Quick Setup and you want to per/Srm the Quick Setup again, operate on this screen. See "How to use the Quick Setup" on page 36.
• You have set [COMPONENT SETUP] to [PROGRESSIVE] OUT] in [SCREEN even though your TV cannot accept the signalin progressive format. In this case set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the rea! panel of the subwoofer If you experience any of the following difficuhies while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reqnesting repairs.
• Check the speaker settings The left and right sounds reversed. (pages 38, 91) are unbalanced • Check that tile speakers and components cmmected correctly and secm-ely. • Adjust the balance parameter No sound or only a very low-level sound heard from the surround speakers. or • Check the speaker colmections and settings. • Make sure the solmd field fimcfion is on ale (page 64).
The POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red. surrollnd speaka • hnage length or width is more than 4720 dots. • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] 1o [JPEG] [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 90) • Move tile wireless system away fiom any other nearby wireless system(s) • Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver of the • Directmy level is more than 8 • You cannot play the Progressive (L) (or IR receiver) • A JPEG image The disc does not play. • Thele is no disc inserted.
The language changed. for the sound • Multilingual track cannot flocks ale not lecorded be on the DVD AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS being played. • Tile DVD prohibits sound _ack. The subtitle changing language the language cannot The subtitle changing cannot The angles cannot • Multi-angles played mining 200 off. Amplifier the angles A disc cannot be ejected and "Locked" appears in the front panel display. yore Sony dealm o2 local authorized Sony smwice facility "Cannot display.
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1 0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 d]3) Ham:onic Tuner distortion Less synthesizer 87.5 Tuning range cone type, 25 mm (1 inch) system 108.0MHz(50kHz step) Fivl wiie antenna (aerial) (aerial) Two-way Closed box 100 man (4 inches) dia. system trait digital FM tuner section Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) (aerial) Intennediate fiequency AM timer section models: Othe_ models: 470 × 170 81 trim (18 5/8 × 6 3'4 x 3 1/4 2.
Surround speaker Power ! eqllirelllent North ,_nerican (L) s and Mexican models: Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220-240 Power consmnption 45 W (220-240 Supplied See page 12. accessories Design and specifications witfiout notice are subject V AC, 50/60 Hz V AC) to change Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision composed Digital of a title on a DVD. A title is of several chapters.
Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this forlnat, the surrotmd 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 designated as the 0.1 channel (since it fimctions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation.
Index (Super Audio CD, CD)Nideo Index (VIDEO CD) A munber _at divides a track into sections to Region easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on disc, no indexes may be recorded. the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the "['_" mark.
• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dnal layers are on one side only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play this CD layer using a conventional CD player. HD CD layer • 2 channel + Multi-channel This disc consists and a muhi-channel ofa Snper 2 channel playback Audio playback CD area area.
For more inl)m_ation, Front refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Panel 1 Top Panel [] DISC indicator* [] Touch Panel Sensor (43) [] I/(_ (power) switch/standby (41) [] Front panel display (107) [] Disc slot (41) [] DOLBY DIGITAL indicator* [] --_ (eject) (41) [] DTS indicator* [] DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator* [] D,C,S. indicator* * Lights up when activated.
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current mode DVD t_ Current title number When playing back functions), or MP3 a Super Audio Ptaying disc CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Ptaying status 20 8.
When listening to the radio Preset number Current band Monaural/Stereo effect Current station When playing back a JPEG file Playing status JPEG ALBM FILE ....................................
Subwoofer (Rear Panel) > C_ [] PHONES jack (41) [] MONITOR OUTPUT jacks (VIDEO/S VIDEO) (25) [] SYSTEM CONNECTOR [] OlR-Tl jack (18) jack (15) m= [] SAT OPTICAL 5' [] SAT (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks o [] (25) VIDEO (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks (25) _' = [] REMOTE CONTROL jack (18) DIGITAL IN jack (26) _' .
[] A (eject) (41, 42) [] DISPLAY [] SLEEP (84) [] _/I_1, [] [2> (play) (42, 44, 49, 50, 53, 54) [] DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- [] (..I'I'I4,1...
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
You can set the following The order of the displayed LANGUAGE items with the DVD Setup menu. items may be different SETUP OSD -- SCREEN (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU-- (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) AUDIO -- from the actual display. SETUP --TVTYPE* -- SCREEN SAVER_ -- BACKGROUND-- (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP - SIZE-- - FRONT -- YES - CENTER_ YES NONE - SURROUND]_ SIDEBEHIND NONE SUBWOOFER- YES DISTANCE T FRONT -- 1.0m - 7.0m (3.3 to 23 ft) / (3.3 to 23 ft) 1.0m- 7.0m* 1.0m - 7.0m* CENTER -SURROUND-- (3.
You can set the following Speaker items with AMP MENU Customize Setup -Center Speaker_ Center Speaker Yes Center Speaker No - Surround Speaker T | L_ -Front Surround Speaker Yes Surround Speaker No Speaker Distance--1.0 -Center Speaker Distance -- m - 7.0 m (3.3 to 23 ft) Speaker Distance -1.0 m - 7.0 m* (3.
Numerics F R 16:9 87 4:3 LETTER BOX 87 4:3 PAN SCAN 87 Fast forward 54 Fast reverse 54 Radio 82 Rear Panel 109 File 7, 103 Front Panel 106 A Front panel display 107 Region (?ode 8, 104 Remote 76, 110 REPEAT 53 ALBUM 47, 55 Albuln 7, 102 ANGLE 69 Antenna (aerial) Hookalps 23 AUDIO 62, 87 AUDIO DR(? 90 B BACKGROI/ND BALANCE 92 Resume Play 44 H Handling discs 9 I INDEX 56 Index 7.
Quick Reference for Remote Commander "_ [] [] Turns on and off the power of the system. Tt|rns the SONY TV and the system on and [] changes the TV's input somce Selects A_M or FM band [] Selects [] 41<1/1_)- (SCAN): Locate a point while monitoring the picture while playing a disc. the component you want to use. SLOW _l/_: Play a disc in slow motion in the pause mode TLCKING _+: Scan all available radio stations o , _ _11_ L_o- _ With cover opened. [] [] Stops playing a disc.
