2-687-406-23(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions (1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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.
Table of Contents Welcome! ................................................ 2 About This Manual ................................. 5 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 5 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the System............................... 10 Step 2: Connecting the System............................... 21 Step 3: Connecting the TV........... 26 Step 4: Positioning the System...............................
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote............................................ 79 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function .......................................... 81 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound .............................................. 82 (DUAL MONO) Using the Sound Effect ......................... 83 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 83 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ..................................
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the control unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
• An adapter to convert an 8 cm disc to standard size.
Note on DualDisc Types of Super Audio CDs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. There are two types of discs, depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer combination.
3) To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD” (page 66). 4)To select an area, see “Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD” (page 66). Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Getting Started – BASIC – Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) 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 control unit. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the System Before connecting, attach the stands to the control unit and the speakers. Tip • We recommend that you spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when assembling. Assembling the control unit Attach the stand to the control unit. Use the parts illustrated below.
2 Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand. Snap the control unit stand cover onto the control unit stand. Getting Started – BASIC – , Control unit stand Control unit stand cover Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord through the opening of the control unit stand cover.
Getting Started – BASIC – Assembling the speakers Attach the stands and connect the speaker cords to the center speaker, front speakers, and surround speakers. About connecting speaker cord The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the speaker to be connected. Color tube Gray (+) (–) Black Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
1 Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws. Screws (silver, large) (2) Getting Started – BASIC – Speaker cord* (green) Center speaker base * Adjust the length of the speaker cord before securing. Adjuster Center speaker Black Gray Insert the projections of the adjuster into the holes of the center speaker. m Draw out the speaker cord through the slit on the center speaker base.
Getting Started – BASIC – To assemble the front and surround speakers Attach the speaker stands to the front and surround speakers. The procedure of assembling for the surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly different from the others. (The surround speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “For the surround speaker (L).” Use the parts illustrated below.
Fully-assembled illustration IR receiver Speaker system cord White Red Front speaker (L): White label Front speaker (R): Red label 1 Surround speaker (R): Gray label Surround speaker (L): Blue label Insert the post into the base, and secure the base with screws. (for all speakers) Post cover (upper part) For the surround speaker (L) Screw (black, medium) Post Screws (black, large) (3) Screw* , Cord clamp Bottom of the base Base Secure the cord clamp with the screw.
Remove the post cover, slide the speaker adaptor onto the post, adjust the height of the speaker adapter, and secure it with the screws. (for all speakers) Getting Started – BASIC – 2 Hook (upper part) Post cover Screws Loosen (but do not remove) the screws before attaching. Screws Speaker adaptor , , Post About the height of the speaker The height of the speaker top is A + 390 mm. (A: Between the top of the speaker adaptor and top of the base.
4 (For the surround speaker (L)) Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post. Getting Started – BASIC – Fold back the speaker cord about 100 mm and twist together. After drawing through, untwist and straighten out the speaker cord. Speaker system cord Post Speaker cord Speaker system cord Post , Hook the speaker cord and speaker system cord in the cord clamp. Bottom of the base Tip • Tilt the post so that the cords are drawn smoothly.
Getting Started – BASIC – 5 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R)) Draw the speaker cord into the post. Fold back the speaker cord about 100 mm and twist together. After drawing through, untwist and straighten out the speaker cord. , Post Bottom of the base About the speaker cords Use the speaker cord as follows: • Front speaker (L): White • Front speaker (R): Red • Surround speaker (R): Use the speaker cord that is connected to the surround speaker (L) in step 4.
7 Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers) Getting Started – BASIC – Hook the speaker on the hooks of the speaker adaptor. Draw the cord(s) between the hooks of the speaker adaptor and between the slit of the post. Speaker cord Speaker system cord (surround speaker (L) only) , Slit Hooks Do not get caught the cord(s) in the hooks. Speaker adaptor 8 Adjust the length of the cord(s). Secure the speaker with the screws.
Attach the speaker adaptor cover to the speaker adaptor until it clicks, and attach the post cover. (for all speakers) Getting Started – BASIC – 9 Speaker adaptor cover Post cover , Speaker adaptor Rear of the speaker Note • Do not insert the speaker adaptor cover at a slant. Insert the speaker adaptor cover straight down so that the lower part is fixed.
Step 2: Connecting the System Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages.
Note on handling the subwoofer Getting Started – BASIC – • Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer. Subwoofer Slits 1 Connecting the Control unit Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack of the subwoofer. Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.
2 Connecting the Speakers Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the correspond SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords are the same color as the jacks to be connected.
Getting Started – BASIC – 4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 2 3 Remove only the loop part. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Insert until this part. A AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip System Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) 5 Connecting the IR transmitter Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer.
Getting Started – BASIC – Step 3: Connecting the TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system and TV. For other TV connections, see page 35. For other component connection, see page 39. TV VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT EURO AV DIR-T1 SPEAKER CENTER INPEDANCE USE 4 AM OUTPUT (TO TV) FRONT L FRONT R FM 75 COAXIAL SYSTEM CONTROL Subwoofer Bottom of the subwoofer Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) .
Side view Infrared signal 10 10 Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). All the speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (A) from the listening position. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other. For details, see “Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)” (page 28).
Getting Started – BASIC – • Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is 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. For details, see “Using the IR Receiver” (page 32). 1 The AC adaptor and system turn on.
4 Press without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: "/1 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA Press X/x to select a language.
Getting Started – BASIC – 8 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack appears.
13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to select [YES]. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 The Control Menu appears. 2 Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 0:00:02 Measurement complete. FRONT L : 4.8m 0.0dB FRONT R : 4.8m 0.0dB CENTER : 4.8m + 1.0dB SUBWOOFER : 4.8m + 4.0dB SURROUND L : 3.0m - 2.0dB SURROUND R : 3.0m - 2.
Note Getting Started – ADVANCED – 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 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.
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. Getting Started – ADVANCED – Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR Receiver on a Wall IR transmitter 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. – people often pass between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver.
Installing the IR receiver on a wall 1 Install a commercially available screw in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm. 5 – 7 mm 4 mm 2 Detach the IR receiver stand and hang it via hole on the rear side of the IR receiver on the screw. Make sure that the IR receiver does not move after installation. IR receiver IR receiver stand Tip • When reattaching the IR receiver stand to the IR receiver, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned (page 32).
TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. For the TV that has the HDMI jack, connect the TV and the control unit with the HDMI cord (not supplied).
To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. 1 Remove the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover from the control unit.
3 Attach the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover to the control unit. HDMI jack cover Control unit stand cover 4 Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord and the HDMI cord through the opening of the control unit stand cover. Connect the HDMI cord to the TV.
Connecting the TV with the digital optical cord The TV with the digital optical out jack (such as the TV that has digital satellite tuner, etc.) can be connected to the TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack. (The analog audio signals are input from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (page 26)). The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Getting Started – ADVANCED – Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc.
Tip • When you connect both the analog and digital cord for the VIDEO 1 or 2 connection, the digital signals have priority over the analog signals. To connect the VIDEO OUT jacks of other component to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (VIDEO IN) jacks of this system Connect the VCR or other components to the VIDEO 1 or 2 (VIDEO IN) jacks using the video cord. Yellow (Video) Note • The video signal that is input from the VIDEO IN jack is not output from the S VIDEO OUT jack.
Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 Disc slot Z Basic Operations Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. "/1 1 (standby) indicator ./> Soft-touch buttons/indicators (N/x/FUNCTION/VOLUME –/+) These buttons function when the soft-touch button indicators are lit. When any soft-touch button is touched, the indicators light up, then touch the desired button.
Basic Operations The disc is drawn into the control unit automatically and the following indication appears in the front panel display. 5 Press H on the remote or H (soft-touch button) on the control unit. The system starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the remote or touch VOLUME +/– (soft-touch button) on the control unit. To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components Basic Operations X/x/c, FUNCTION +/– AMP MENU With the cover opened. Selecting the connected component You can use a TV, VCR, or other components connected to the EURO AV, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2 jacks on the subwoofer. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2”appears in the front panel display.
4 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • ON: attenuates the input level. Set this if distortion occurs during listening. • OFF: normal input level. Set this if the input level is low. Basic Operations 5 6 Press . Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 35) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 39). Basic Operations SOUND FIELD FUNCTION +/– 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO 1,” or “VIDEO 2” appears in the front panel display. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode Basic Operations You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. • Auto: selects the mode automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • Movie: provides the sound for movies. • Music: provides the sound for music.
Sound field Display Sound Adjustments PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER Portable Audio Enhancer Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2Channel Stereo * Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the original sound SOUND FIELD x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD 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.
Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.
Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level You can adjust the bass and treble level easily. X/x, 1 Sound Adjustments BASS/ TREBLE Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly until “Bass Level” or “Treble Level” appears in the front panel display. • Bass Level: adjusts the bass level (–6 – +6, 1 increments). • Treble Level: adjusts the treble level (–6 – +6, 1 increments). 2 Press X/x to adjust. The adjusted value appears in the front panel display. 3 Press .
Playback direction Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD without PBC Playback [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] x When playing a Super Audio CD [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a CD [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM] Number buttons CLEAR [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) [ALBUM] [FILE] X/x, x When playing a DviX video DISPLAY [ALBUM] [FILE] 1 Press DISPLAY.
3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) DVD VIDEO You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for. If you make a mistake C/X/x/c, Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. 5 Press . The system starts playback from the selected number.
3 Press . The first scene of each title, chapter, or track appears as follows. 1 2 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 3 (Resume Play) 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or "/1 DISPLAY. Note • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items. H Various Functions for Playing Discs Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press .
To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc. If you store a resume playback point for the 41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is deleted. To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON]. For details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 97).
3 Press X/x to select [SET press . t], then 7 Program Play starts. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H. [TRACK] is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. PROGRAM 0:00:00 T ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 4 Total time of the programmed tracks Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press .
Playing in Random Order 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD (Shuffle Play) • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. x When Program Play is activated You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program Play. x When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX) or DATA DVD (except for DivX) • [ON]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in the album on the current disc.
3 Playing Repeatedly Press X/x to select the item to be repeated. The default setting is underlined. (Repeat Play) x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the disc. • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes.
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. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” (page 113) to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. x When playing a DVD-VR Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined.
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) Example: MP3 audio Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW 1: MP3 128k Bit rate About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.
3 Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created from [ORIGINAL] for editing. • [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press . Changing the Display Mode (INFORMATION MODE) You can change the displayed information in the front panel display. AMP MENU With the cover opened. 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU.
Viewing Information About the Disc 3 Playing time and number of the current chapter 4 Remaining time and number of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) 1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number DISPLAY When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD DISPLAY 1 Playing time and number of the current track 2 Remaining time and number of the current track 3 Playing
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The following display appears. T 1:01:57 Time information 2 Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information.
Checking the date information Changing the Angles (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears.
Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. SUBTITLE With the cover opened. AMP MENU With the cover opened.
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Note • You cannot change the playback area during playback. Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in stop mode. X/x, DISPLAY Each time you press the button, an HD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected. When playing a CD layer, “CD” lights up in the front panel display.
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVDRWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or JPEG format.
When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files When you press DVD MENU and the list of album names appears (page 68), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
3 Press X/x to select an album. x When selecting an album Press H to start playing the selected album. Selecting a JPEG image file or album 1 Press . The list of tracks contained in the album appears. Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing from the first album. x When selecting a track 2 Press DVD MENU. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.
To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last image on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing C. To return to the previous album, select the album from the album list. To rotate a JPEG image When a JPEG image file is displayed on the screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees. Press X/x while viewing an image.
12(27) 18(34) T 2:55 DATA CD MP3 AUTO AUTO AUDIO (MP3) IMAGE (JPEG) 5 When you play JPEG image files using slide show, you can specify the duration for slides to appear on the screen. Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL], then press . 3 ( 12) 4) 1( 2 9/ 1 0 / 2 0 0 4 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2 DATA CD JPEG 3 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The default setting is underlined.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show Enjoying DivX® Videos (JPEG only) When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press . [EFFECT], The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 ( 12) 4) 1( 23/10/2004 DATA CD JPEG DVD MENU X/x, H MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF 3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined.
About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs Selecting an album 1 See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 67). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album. A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed.
To go to the next or previous page Press C/c. To return to the previous display Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) Press O RETURN. To stop playback Press x. To play the next or previous DivX video file without turning on the above file list With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip • To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or . 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.
6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations Memory You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 108.00MHz FM 7 7 Press . The station is stored. Complete X/x, 8 9 TUNING +/– FUNCTION +/– Press TUNER MENU. Repeat 1 to 8 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. TUNER MENU With the cover opened.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 76)). To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies Use direct tuning in Step 2. 1 2 Press DIRECT TUNING. 3 Press Press the number buttons to select the frequency number you want to listen to. For example, to input “98.00MHz,” press the number buttons in the following order. 9t8t0t0 . Tip VOLUME +/– FUNCTION +/– With the cover opened.
4 Press X/x repeatedly until “Name In?” appears in the front panel display. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Name In? What is the Radio Data System? 5 6 Press . Create a name by using C/X/x/c. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. 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.
TV Other Operations Manufacturer Code number SONY 501 (default), 502 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ADMIRAL 510, 535, 542 By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.
Manufacturer Code number To control the TV SHARP 517, 535, 550, 565 SIGNATURE 535, 542, 550 You can control the TV by using following buttons. SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566 TELEFUNKEN/ SABA 530, 537, 538, 547, 549, 558 THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549 TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541, 551 VIDECH 503, 514 TV VOL +/–* Adjust the TV volume. WARDS 503, 517, 566 TV CH +/–* Select the TV channel. ZENITH 542, 543, 567 Number buttons* Select the TV channel.
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. While transmitting the code from the remote, the TV button flashes. If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
Using the Sound Effect Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. With the cover opened. You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. SLEEP Press SLEEP.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can change the brightness of the front panel display. DIMMER With the cover opened. Press DIMMER.
2 Advanced Settings and Adjustments The Control Menu appears. 3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” 2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press . 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .
x When you have already registered a password 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press . The display for entering the password appears. The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: . OFF OFF 8: 7: 6: 5: 4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . 8 NC17 R Press X/x to select the level you want, then press . Parental Control setting is complete.
H. When the display for entering your password appears, enter your new password. Note • When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system. • Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns to the previous level.
1 Connect the calibration mic to the ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the subwoofer, and set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). ECM-AC1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV DIGITAL IN 4 Press X/x to select CALIBRATION]. 1(44) 3(28) T 0:03:04 AUTO CALIBRATION START VIDEO 1 [AUTO DVD VIDEO DIGITAL IN COAXIAL L VIDEO 2 R OPTOCAL DIGITAL IN COAXIAL Rear of the subwoofer 5 Press . The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display appears.
7 • If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES]. An error message appears when: – the calibration mic is not connected. – front speakers are not correctly connected. – surround speakers are not correctly connected. – front and surround speakers are not correctly connected. About error messages for the auto calibration Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . Check No channel sound can be detected. calibration mic Check that the calibration mic is connection.
Using the Setup Display 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . The Setup Display appears. By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 123. Displayed items differ depending on the country model.
6 Select a setting using X/x, then press . The setting is selected and setup is complete. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: VIDEO LINE: FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: Selected setting [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display.
Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 91). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: AUTO HDMI RESOLUTION: YCBCR YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: ON JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: LINE: VIDEO FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: x [TV TYPE] [16:9] [4:3 LETTER BOX] Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
x [SCREEN SAVER] x [4:3 OUTPUT] The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H button) to cancel the screen saver. This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 93).
Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. “PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. x PROGRE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: filmbased software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs. [OFF] Does not store the resume settings in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the system.
Settings for the Speakers [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. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 29), the settings is automatically displayed.
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] Set this between –15.0 dB and 0.0 dB +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. (appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. Surround speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 0.
1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press . [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . 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. The Setup Display appears. 4 5 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press c.
Returning to the Default Settings Returning the sound field settings or radio settings to the default "/1 x FUNCTION Returning the settings on the Setup Display to the default 1 2 X/x, DISPLAY Press "/1 to turn on the system. While pressing x, press FUNCTION and "/1 on the control unit at the same time. 1 2 Select [RESET] in Step 3 of “Using the Setup Display” (page 91) and press . Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
On adjusting volume Additional Information Precautions On power sources On cleaning • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. • Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
• The system outputs the video signal, only when the function is set to “DVD.” • Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 95). • The system is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not light up). See page 115.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. • Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 58). • Make sure the system is connected properly.
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 70). • If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then on. • The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file. The JPEG image file cannot be played.
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. • The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken. • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF. • The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format. The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.
Specifications Video section Outputs Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) 75 W + 75 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Surround mode (reference) Front: 100 W + 100 W (RMS OUTPUT POWER, 10 % THD 1 kHz, 4 ohms) Center*: 100 W (RMS OUTPUT POWER, 10 % THD 1 kHz, 4 ohms) Surround*: 100 W + 100 W (RMS OUTPUT POWER, 10 % THD 1 kHz, 3.5 ohms) Subwoofer*: 280 W (RMS OUTPUT POWER, 10 % THD 100 Hz, 1.5 ohms) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.
Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Unpacking Closed, magnetically shielded Woofer: 70 × 120 mm dia. cone type Tweeter: 25 mm dome type 4.0 ohms 545 × 105 × 35 mm (w/h/d) 545 × 116 × 60 mm (w/h/d) with stand 1.9 kg 2.1 kg with stand Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Power requirements Power consumption Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 150 mm cone type 1.5 ohms 188 × 573 × 318 mm (w/h/d) 14.
Glossary Album Analog transmission Digital transmission (Digital infrared Audio Transmission) 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 Auto Calibration (D. C. A. C.) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time.
x Music mode DVD+RW The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. 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 channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format.
Multi-angle function Scene Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs. On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel (control unit) Top Panel A Soft-touch button indicators (41) I [/1 (on/standby) (41) B Front panel display (115) J Disc slot (41) C 1 (standby) indicator (41) K Z (eject)/DISC indicator (41) D DOLBY DIGITAL indicator L HDMI OUT jack (35) E DTS indicator M Soft-touch buttons (N/x/FUNCTION/ VOLUME –/+) (41) F DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator G D.C.S.
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Lights up when the MOVIE or MUSIC mode is selected (page 46). Lights up when the system outputs the progressive signals (page 95). Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (highbandwidth digital content protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (digital visual interface) input (page 35). Playing status DVD Lights up when the sleep timer is set (page 83). MOVIE REP1 PROGRE HDMI TITLE 11 Current mode 0.01.
When listening to the radio Current band and preset number Lights up when a station is received. Lights up when the sleep timer is set (page 83). FM 10 TUNED MONO AUTO Monaural/Stereo effect (page 77). Lights up during the Auto tuning (page 77). 108.00MHz Current station When playing back a Divx video Playing disc Playing status CD 1.23.
Subwoofer Bottom of the subwoofer Rear of the subwoofer ECM-AC1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN TV DIGITAL IN VIDEO 1 DIGITAL IN COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT EURO AV VIDEO 2 R OPTOCAL DIR-T1 SPEAKER CENTER INPEDANCE USE 4 AM DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OUTPUT (TO TV) FRONT L FRONT R FM 75 COAXIAL SYSTEM CONTROL I VIDEO 2 (VIDEO IN) jack (39) B VIDEO 1 (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (39) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (35) C VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN L/R)
Remote control N m/M (50) / (50) TUNING –/+ (76) O REPEAT (57) P VOLUME +/– (41, 77, 99) TV VOL +/–3) (80) Q MUTING (41) R AUDIO (58) S PICTURE NAVI (52) T PROGRESSIVE (95) U DIMMER (84) V FM MODE (77) W DIRECT TUNING (77) X [/1 (on/standby) (29, 41, 53, 77) Y THEATRE SYNC (82) Z TV/VIDEO (80) wj ENTER1) (29, 43, 51, 76, 85) wk BASS/TREBLE (49) wl DVD MENU (58) TOOLS3) (80) e; DISPLAY (31, 51, 85, 120) TV MENU3) (80) ea H (play)2) (41, 53) es x (stop) (42, 53, 85) ed X (pause) (42) ef FUNCTION +/–2) (41,
AC adaptor SA-TSLF1H DIR-R3 A SA-TSLF1H jack (23) C POWER indicator (28) B DIR-R3 jack (32) D POWER (28) Surround speaker (L) Additional Information A IR receiver (28) B IR status indicator (28) 119GB
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: DISPLAY , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Control Menu items 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[TIME/TEXT] (page 51) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 88) Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/2CH] (page 66) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 54) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 56) Plays the track in random order.
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. The default settings are underlined.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined. AMP menu ATTENUATE* ON OFF SL SR REVERSE OFF ON INFORMATION MODE DETAIL STANDARD SIMPLE OFF SHORT LONG A/V SYNC * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.
Index Numerics 16:9 93 4:3 LETTER BOX 93 4:3 OUTPUT 94 4:3 PAN SCAN 93 5.
R V Radio 77 Radio Stations 76 RDS 78 Rear Panel 117 Region Code 8, 112 Remote 9, 79 Remote control 118 Repeat Play 57 RESET 101 Resume Play 53 VIDEO CD 112 S Scan 50 SCENE 51 Scene 112 SCREEN SAVER 94 SCREEN SETUP 93 Searching 50 Selecting 46 SETUP 91 Setup Display 91, 123 Shuffle Play 56 SL SR REVERSE 100 SLEEP 83 Slide Show 70 Slow-motion Play 50 Soft-touch button 41 Sound Field 47 SPEAKER SETUP 98 CONNECTION 98 DISTANCE 98 LEVEL 99 SUBTITLE 65, 92 Super Audio CD 7, 66, 112 T TEST TONE 99 THEATRE SY
