2-108-606-15(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-LF1 ©2004 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. Precautions 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.
Note Do not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or operate the control unit as it may break.
Table of Contents Welcome! ................................................ 3 Precautions .............................................. 3 About This Manual ................................. 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs .................................................7 Terms for Discs....................................... 7 Notes about Discs ................................... 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 10 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................ 86 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 87 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display......................... 87 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings .................................... 89 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers....................... 90 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System ............................................
15 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 following symbols are used in this manual.
DVD structure Disc Region code Disc Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. Title Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure Track Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Disc JPEG structure DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of titles or tracks recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Playback status Disc name or title name (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 47) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 60) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 68) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 51) REPEAT (page 52) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • Control unit (1) • IR transmittera) (1) • IR receivera)b) (1) • IR receiver standb) (1) • External receiver (1) • Cover (S) (4) • Cleaning cloth for the front panel (80 mm × 80 mm) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP320 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) a) b) 12GB Th
Using the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 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. Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote Remove the cover. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one.
About the remote sensor Using the center speaker Point the remote at the remote sensor on the center speaker. TV (remote sensor) Center Speaker Without using the center speaker Point the remote at the remote sensor on the external receiver. Connect the external receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL jack of the subwoofer (page 107).
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connecting the subwoofer 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 37. 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. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer. Surround speaker (L) The surround speaker (L) incorporates the IR receiver, which receives the sound from the IR transmitter and sends it to the surround speaker (R). Connect the surround speaker (R).
IR receiver Getting Started Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) cannot receive infrared signals because of the position. Connect to the DIR-R3 jack of the surround speaker (L). For details, see “Using the IR receiver” (page 32). When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned.
Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack and REMOTE CONTROL jack of the system Surround speaker (R) SPEAKER SURR R (gray) jack of the surround speaker (L) IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) IR transmitter EURO AV ANTENNA OUTPUT(TO TV) Subwoofer AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIR-T1 FRONT R
Tip You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using the optional kit (not supplied). • 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 subwoofer or tall speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions 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. 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.
To change the speaker cables Detaching Getting Started If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug. Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.
About the wireless system This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 101). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). When using the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) Top view Side view Infrared signal Infrared signal 10 10 10 10 IR transmitter Approx. 10m Surround speaker (L) IR transmitter Approx.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups Getting Started Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Getting Started Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied) Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
EURO AV ANTENNA OUTPUT(TO TV) AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIR-T1 CENTER FRONT L FRONT R IMPEDANCE USE 4 PHONES OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN L SPEAKER FM 75 COAXIAL REMOTE CONTROL R VIDEO OUT R SAT SYSYTEM CONNECTOR OUT OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT IN EURO AV INTPUT(FROM VIDEO) L L R R TV, VCR, etc. Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc. TV Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
To listen to TV, VCR or game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound with the system Notes • The system does not output S video signals. • When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 79), the audio signal from the AUDIO IN (L/R) jack is output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jack.
To enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers without a SCART jack Digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 2, etc. TV, VCR, etc.
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the surround speaker (L) to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speaker (R) to the surround speaker (L) (see page 18). Getting Started Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords (Mains Leads) and Powering On Powering the control unit on After powering the control unit on, initialization begins. During initialization, do not touch the front panel display.
Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System After connecting the speakers, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmission. IR receiver POWER/ ON LINE indicator When placing the surround speaker (L) in the (R) position Depending on the location of the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if necessary. 1 Press AMP MENU.
Example for installation Top view Front speaker (L) Center speaker Front speaker (R) Getting Started Position the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns 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 IR receiver Connect the cord of the IR receiver to the DIR-R3 jack of the surround speaker (L).
Hanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmitter after deciding the position of the IR receiver. To hang the IR receiver on a wall 1 Install a commercially available screw in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm. Getting Started You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when: – there is an obstruction between the IR transmitter and 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 move after installation. IR transmitter Stand Tip You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom of the stand. Stand Troughs 34GB Notes • 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.
Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup How to use the Quick Setup 5 Getting Started 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 performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc. To perform further speakers settings, see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 90. Press ENTER. [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears.
7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 1.6m SURROUND: 1.6m The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.
Speaker Setup 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 closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (A) from the listening position.
Adjusting the height of the front speakers and the surround speakers 3 When adjusting 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 2 e.g., the surround speaker (L) 38GB Do not pull the speaker cord too strongly, or the speaker cord will separate from the speaker. Remove the back cover. Remove the cover and the two inner stoppers.
5 Attach the back cover. Adjusting the angle of the center speaker Getting Started You can set the angle by adjusting the screws. Screws Notes • To prevent the speaker falling, keep the speaker horizontal while adjusting the height. • If you take off the speaker cord, slide the speaker contrary in step 3. Next, unfasten the stopper and remove the speaker. Then attach the speaker cord and adjust the height of the speaker.
Playing Discs 1 2 Playing Discs 3 44 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. Unlees the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION on the remote or touch the Touch Panel Sensor (page 42) to select “DVD.” “No Disc” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.
To turn on the system Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by loading a disc. Additional operations Z Press "/1. The system enters standby mode and the standby indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). While playing a disc, do not turn off the system by pressing "/1. Doing so may cancel the menu settings.
Notes Operating by the Touch Panel Sensor You can also operate the system by touching the Touch Panel Sensor on the control unit. Before using the Touch Panel Sensor, perform steps 1 to 4 in “Playing Discs” (page 40) or steps 1 to 8 in “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 80). Normal display FUNCTION DVD + VOL. TITLE 1 - 0.01.11 To Touch Go to the function selection display FUNCTION* Go to the volume adjustment display/Turn up the volume VOL.
Tip (Resume Play) When you stop a disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1. H 1 To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc x While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.
Using the DVD’s Menu 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 DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the subtitle language and sound language, select these items using DVD MENU/ ALBUM+. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.
Notes 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. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.
Selecting an album and track 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. HOME TOWN ROCK BEST HIT DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 O RETURN When the list of all tracks or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the track or the album list.
Playing JPEG Image Files 1 2 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system. Press H. The system starts to play the first JPEG image file in the first album on the disc. Notes • The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • The system can play Multi Session CDs. • An album that does not include a JPEG file is skipped. • If the system cannot play JPEG, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 89).
When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the file or the album list. 5 Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc M Select a file using X/x and press ENTER. H The selected file starts playing. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY.
To rotate the current image Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) C/c 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 your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks or albums. Playing Discs H Rotate the current image using C/c. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the image turns anticlockwise by 90º.
To check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press c or O RETURN to return to the track list. You can select the jump bar icon only if there are more than 9 programmed tracks or albums.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). Playing Discs You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order. H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY H 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. PLAY MODE 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c.
x When playing a DVD Playing Repeatedly • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on the disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. (Repeat Play) 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 repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 44).
(Scan, Slow-motion Play) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 1M t 2M Playing Discs You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly. To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) t Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc t Opposite direction 1m t 2m H SLOW m/M / The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than 1M/1m.
x When playing a DVD Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File (TITLE) x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) x When playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) x When playing a CD You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks albums and files are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Searching for a chapter/index 1 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Note Press X/x to select the search method. When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the index search function does not work.
Viewing Disc Information When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title DVD Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, or tracks in a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, using the front panel display (page 105). TITLE 1 0.01.11 Remaining time and number of the current title DVD TITLE 1 -1.48.
When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number MP3 Playing time and current track number ALBM 6 TRK 1 TRK 0.59 0.28 Remaining time and current track number MP3 Remaining time and current track number Playing Discs CD CD ALBM 6 TRK 1 TRK -4.02 -2.20 Track (file) name MP3 Playing time of the disc CD ALBM 6 TRK SONY 1.
When playing back a JPEG Tips Current file number JPEG ALBM FILE 4 File name JPEG ALBM FILE SONY 4 Album (folder) name JPEG ALBM ALBM SONY ROCK Current function JPEG Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed. • ID3 tag applies only to version 1. • If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track (file) name.
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time x When playing a DVD You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (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 JPEG image data. DVD DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 01 / 01/ 2004 JPEG Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
2 Sound Adjustments Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (AUDIO), The options for AUDIO appear. Changing the Sound DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) DVD T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY AUDIO With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signal. x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
4 Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT Notes PCM 48kHz 24bit • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 Tip DOLBY SURROUND You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Enjoying Surround Sound The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened.
Selecting a sound field (MODE button) x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. MODE Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
For music or others To turn the surround effect off Sound field Display HALL Hall Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until “Auto Format Direct Auto” appears in the front panel display. JAZZ CLUB Jazz Club LIVE CONCERT Live Concert GAME Game SPORTS Sports MONO MOVIE Mono Movie Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE repeatedly until “Head Phone 2Channel” appears in the front panel display. x HALL (Hall) Notes Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. Sound Adjustments You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups” (page 25). Using the Sound Effect FUNCTION DSGX NIGHT MODE MODE With cover opened. With cover opened.
3 Press ENTER or c. The angle number changes to “-.” Using Various Additional Functions DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) Changing the Angles T DVD 1:32:55 –(9) If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
3 Displaying Subtitles Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 109 to see which language the code represents. 4 Press ENTER. To cancel the [SUBTITLE] setting Select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Press X/x to select (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER or c. [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] is selected. DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.
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 Control Menu display. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 If you make a mistake entering your password Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. Custom parental control is already set.
Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press ENTER or c. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN or C to go back to the previous screen. To turn off the Setup Display CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. 6 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 2 Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Insert the disc and press H. Australia 2047 The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 The system starts playback. Chile 2090 Notes China 2092 • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
Code numbers of controllable TVs Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. TV Manufacturer Code number SONY 001 Admiral 012, 016, 039 Notes AIWA 001, 007, 008 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting.
GB 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, 045 MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034 THOMSON 035, 041, 043, 045 MARANTZ 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 Vide
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off. TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. TV CH +/– Select the TV channel. Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
Notes 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* COMPONENT1 INPUT 8* COMPONENT2 INPUT * Except for North American models. Operation Point the remote at the TV and the remote sensor on the center speaker, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. While transmitting the code from the remote, the TV button flashes. If this function does not work, change the transmit time.
Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (Dual Mono) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note FUNCTION Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t TV* t DVD t FM...
x Dual Mono Sub Sound of the sub language will be output. Enjoying the Radio x Dual Mono Main/Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. x Dual Mono Main+Sub Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output. 5 Press AMP MENU.
5 Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Memory Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 80). FM 4 TUNER/ BAND DISPLAY 108.00MHz 6 "/1 FUNCTION Press C/c/x/X to select the preset number you want. TUNING –/+ x PRESET –/+ Memory VOL +/– 108.00MHz 7 Press ENTER. FM MODE The station is stored. Other Operations FM 7 With cover opened.
To listen to non-preset radio stations Naming Preset Stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected.
6 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. Capital letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. 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. Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. SLEEP C/X/x/c/ ENTER Press SLEEP. AMP MENU Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: With cover opened.
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. Z ON FUNCTI + VOL. - Touch Panel Sensor VOL. – “Cold Reset” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned. Other Operations Press and hold Touch Panel Sensor VOL. – (page 42) and Z simultaneously for a few seconds.
2 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], [SPEAKER SETUP], and [SETUP]. Then press ENTER or c. The selected Setup item appears. Example: [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 8792.
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) (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. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). The default settings are underlined.
x LINE 16:9 Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jack on the rear panel of the system. 4:3 LETTER BOX 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. 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) x AUDIO DRC* Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. * Dynamic Range Compression Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). The default settings are underlined. OFF No compression of dynamic range.
Settings for the Speakers 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. (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT 1.6 m* Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in 0.2 meter increments. SURROUND 1.6 m* (appears except when you set [SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] setting.) Surround speaker distance can be moved up to 4.
Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 2 3 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTER. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 5 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL] and [BALANCE] using C/X/x/c.
Customize Dual Mono Dual Mono Main Dual Mono Sub Dual Mono Main/Sub Dual Mono Main+Sub Surround Speaker Reverse* Reverse Off SL SR Reverse On SR SL Dimmer Dimmer Off Dimmer On Lip Sync Lip Sync Off Lip Sync On * This setting appears when you set “Surround Speaker” to “Surround Speaker Yes” in “Speaker Setup.” AMP MENU Note While a DVD is being played, Speaker Setup and Dual Mono cannot be set. xSpaker Setup Center Speaker Center Speaker Yes: Select this if you use a center speaker.
xLevel Test Tone Front Balance 0 Test Tone Off: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. Test Tone On: The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously while adjusting balance. When you select one of the “Level” items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. Adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers. (You can adjust from the center 6 steps left (L6) or right (R6).
Quick Setup and Resetting the System (SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86). SETUP QUICK RESET Normally, 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 perform the Quick Setup. If you cancelled the Quick Setup and you want to perform the Quick Setup again, operate on this screen. See “How to use the Quick Setup” on page 35.
Additional Information 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. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The standby indicator flashes. Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 63). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 37, 90). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The sound comes from the center speaker only.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 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 system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 89). • Directory level is more than 8.
A disc cannot be ejected and “Locked” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Cannot Lock” appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system, then perform “On moving the system” (page 3). If “Cannot Lock” still appears in the front panel display, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency Subwoofer PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) FM wire antenna (aerial) 75 ohms, unbalanced 10.7 MHz 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) AM loop antenna (aerial) 450 kHz Video section Outputs Inputs Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.
Dolby Digital 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. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channels and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized due to all channel data being recorded discretely and processed digitally. DVD A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.
Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the “ ALL ” mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated. • Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel FUNCTION + VOL. - Top Panel A DISC indicator* H [/1 (power) switch/standby indicator (40) B Touch Panel Sensor (42) I Disc slot (40) C Front panel display (105) D DOLBY DIGITAL indicator E DTS * indicator* F DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator* G D.C.S. indicator* * Lights up when activated.
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current mode Playing status DVD REP1 TITLE 11 0.01.11 When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3 PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Playing disc Additional Information Playing time Current title number Playing status SA-CD PBC MULTI TRK 20 28.
When listening to the radio Preset number Current band FM 10 MONO 108.
Subwoofer (Rear Panel) EURO AV ANTENNA OUTPUT(TO TV) AM VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIR-T1 FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 PHONES OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN L FM 75 COAXIAL SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL R VIDEO R SAT SYSYTEM CONNECTOR G SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack (15) B EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jacks (25) H SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (26) C DIR-T1 jack (18) D AM terminals (23) I SAT (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks (25) E FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (23) J VIDEO (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks
A Z (eject) (40, 41) Remote B DISPLAY (56, 59, 81) C SLEEP (84) D .
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPE DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER AUDIO (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SUBTITLE (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER DISTANCE LEVEL FRONT CENTER SURROUND CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SUBWOOFER FRONT OFF ON 1.0m – 7.0m 1.0m – 7.0m* 1.0m – 7.0m* –6 dB – +6 dB –6 dB – +6 dB –6 dB – +6 dB –6 dB – +6 dB 6 steps left or right * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 90).
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. Customize Speaker Setup Center Speaker Center Speaker Yes Center Speaker No Surround Speaker Surround Speaker Yes Surround Speaker No Front Speaker Distance 1.0 m - 7.0 m Center Speaker Distance 1.0 m - 7.0 m* Surround Speaker Distance 1.0 m - 7.0 m* Surround Speaker Surround Speaker Position Position Behind Surround Speaker Position Side * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 92).
Index Numerics F R 16:9 87 4:3 LETTER BOX 87 4:3 PAN SCAN 87 Fast forward 53 Fast reverse 53 File 7, 102 Front Panel 104 Front panel display 105 Radio 81 RDS 83 Rear Panel 107 Region Code 8, 103 Remote 75, 108 REPEAT 52 Resume Play 43 A ALBUM 46, 54 Album 7, 101 ANGLE 68 Antenna (aerial) Hookups 23 AUDIO 61, 87 AUDIO DRC 89 B BACKGROUND 88 BALANCE 91 C D DATA CD PRIORITY 89 Digital Cinema Sound 101 Digital Infrared Audio Transmission 101 DIMMER 84 DISPLAY 56 DISTANCE 90 Dolby Digital 101 Dolby Digi
Quick Reference for Remote Commander With cover opened. Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Ejects the disc. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. C Sets the system to turn off at a preset time. D ./>: Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter or track. PRESET –/+: Scan all preset stations. E Plays a disc.
