4-248-406-11(3) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-SC5 ©2003 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.
Precautions On power sources AC power cord 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. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................2 Precautions.............................................. 3 About this Manual................................... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Terms for discs........................................ 6 Notes about Discs ................................... 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display........9 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................
Additional Information Troubleshooting .................................... 69 Specifications ........................................ 72 Glossary ................................................73 Index to Parts and Controls...................76 Language code list ................................ 81 DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 82 Index ..................................................... 83 Quick reference for Remote Commander ......................
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 labelled 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 labelled 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 (Video mode) In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) 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 Currently playing title number (Video CD/ titles or tracks recorded Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Playback status Disc name or title name (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 28) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played DATE (JPEG only) (page 40) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 47) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 32) REPEAT (page 32) 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 Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop aerial (1) • FM wire aerial (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2, 5m × 1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP800 (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (1) • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) 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.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours 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 21. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Terminals for connecting the speakers Getting Started Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks Centre speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Centre speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT R AUDIO IN L AM EURO AV SURR R WOOFER COAXIAL SURR L OPTICAL DIGITAL R IN Surround spea
Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SPEAKER jack. 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.
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.
Step 2: Aerial Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM 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 aerial as shown below.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 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 colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
CENTER VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 FRONT L R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT R AUDIO IN L AM WOOFER COAXIAL SURR L OPTICAL DIGITAL R IN IN L AUDIO IN OUT FM 75 VIDEO IN EURO AV SURR R VIDEO IN OUTPUT(TO TV) OUT OUT Getting Started SPEAKER FRONT R IN EURO AV VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT INTPUT(FROM VIDEO) AUDIO OUT L L R R VCR Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc. TV Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
Notes • Do not connect the system to a VCR. If you pass video signals from the system via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. • If you cannot view the picture from a VCR through this system which is connected to a TV with RGB component jacks, set to t (Audio/Video) on your TV. If you select (RGB), the TV cannot receive the signal from the VCR. • If you want to use your VCR’s SmartLink function, connect the VCR to your TV’s SmartLink jack.
Speaker Setup Place speakers as illustrated below Note Do not place the centre and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 metre from the TV set.
4 Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically. The disc is drawn into the system automatically and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Playing Discs Playing Discs With the playback side facing down Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Disc slot A H Adjust the volume 5 "/1/ STANDBY indicator FUNCTION Connect headphones Press H.
To turn off the system Additional operations Z ./> X H Tips x MUTING If a disc is already loaded to the system, you can play it back simply by pressing the H. The function changes to DVD and playback starts (Auto-Function). However, if Program Play is on, you can only start playback by pressing the H. Saving the power in standby mode VOLUME +/– To Press Press "/1 on the system or "/1 on the remote once.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the 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. 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.
Notes Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0) (PBC Playback) Tip 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. To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER.
Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the system to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. 1 2 DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– Press H. Notes • The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio.
4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. Playing JPEG Image Files The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. MP3 1.HIGHWAY 2.VIEW POINT 3.MY CHILDREN 4.DANCING 5.GOOD TASTE 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY 10.PORT TOWER 11.STANDARD 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.
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. Selecting an album and file 5 Select a file using X/x and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. To return to the previous display DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 O RETURN Press DVD DISPLAY.
Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc To rotate the current image Playing Discs H M H C/c 1 2 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Slide show starts from the current image. Rotate the current image using C/c. Press H when you want to exit Slide show. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the image turns counterclockwise by 90º. Return to normal play from the current image.
2 Creating Your Own Program The cursor moves to the track (in this case, “1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks, it is required to select the album. (Program Play) TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACK3 TRACK4 TRACK5 TRACK6 TRACK7 TRACK8 TRACK9 TRACK10 When the list of all tracks 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 list.
6 Press H to start Program Play. Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H. To Do this Return to normal Press CLEAR during playback. play Turn off the Program Menu In stop mode, press PLAY MODE to turn off the Program Menu. Cancel the programmed order Press CLEAR in Step 5, and the last program is cancelled one by one. (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order.
Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu Playing Repeatedly You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). 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 25). H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 (Repeat Play) REPEAT CLEAR Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears.
x When playing a DVD x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc, or repeats the current album (only when CONTINUE (ALBUM) or SHUFFLE (ALBUM) in the play mode is selected). • TRACK: repeats the current track. Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) 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) 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: t Playback direction FF1M t FF2M t Opposite direction FR1m t FR2m The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/FR1m.
x When playing a DVD Searching for a chapter/index (TITLE) 1 x When playing a VIDEO CD Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. (TRACK) Press X/x to select the search method.
5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Viewing Disc Information To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) Example: If you search for the playing time of the current title on a DVD 1 In Step 2, select (TIME). “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER or c. “T--:--:--” appears above “T**:**:**.
When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP H M S When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number TITLE CHAP H M INDEX M S M S M S M S S Remaining time and current track number TRK INDEX Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP H M Playing Discs TRK Remaining time and number of the current title S Playing time of the disc Remaining time and number of the current chapte
When playing back an MP3 Notes Playing time and current track number TRK M S M S Remaining time of the current track TRK Track (file) name Album (folder) name Current sound field When playing back a JPEG Current file number File name Album (folder) name Current sound field 38GB • 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.
• C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:**:** Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing Discs 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.
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/ 2003 JPEG Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics & Information technology Industries Association.
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 ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) DVD T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signal. x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 81 to see which language the code represents.
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) Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround Tip PROGRAM FORMAT You can select AUDIO directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes. DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.
Enjoying Surround Sound Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO A.F.D. AUTO AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PLII MUSIC CINEMA STUDIO EX A C. ST. EX A* CINEMA STUDIO EX B C. ST. EX B* CINEMA STUDIO EX C C. ST. EX C* HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT L. CONCERT GAME GAME 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO Sound field Display HEADPHONE [2 CH] HP. [2CH] HEADPHONE THEATER HP.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) 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. SOUND FIELD +/– Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “C.ST.
Selecting other sound fields SOUND FIELD +/– x HEADPHONE [2CH] This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. x HEADPHONE THEATER To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display.
Notes Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. • The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input stream is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect the headphones to the system, the BASS LEVEL function does not work. • When playing back a Super Audio CD, only the BASS LEVEL function works and the NIGHT MODE function does not work. Tip You can activate these two sound effects at the same time.
3 Press ENTER or c. The angle number changes to “-.” Using Various Additional Functions DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) Changing the Angles T DVD 1:32:55 –(9) 4 Select the angle number using the number buttons or X/x, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD.
3 Displaying 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. You can select the language you want to practice, for example, turn on the subtitles for better understanding. Press X/x to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
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 ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) T 1:32:55 ON PASSWORD 4 Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password yet The display for registering a new password appears. Custom Parental Control You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 25 discs.
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.
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. The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN 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. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 2 Area Code 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 China 2092 • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
TV Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Notes • 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. Reset the appropriate code number.
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 number buttons for controlling the TV Using the Video or Other Unit You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks.
5 Enjoying the Radio Press ENTER. The station is stored. Presetting Radio Stations m You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 6 "/1 FUNCTION ENTER TUNING –/+ x Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the front panel display. Each time you press BAND, the band toggles between AM and FM. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until scanning starts, then release. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station.
To listen to non-preset radio stations Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 56). "/1 DISPLAY FUNCTION BAND Tips STEREO/ MONO • If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO on the remote so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied aerials.
If you make a mistake Naming Preset Stations You can enter a name of up to 6 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. FUNCTION BAND NAME PRESET –/+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display. Each time you press BAND, the band toggles between AM and FM.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time up to 180 minutes. SLEEP Other Operations The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.
To change the brightness of the front panel display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. Returning to the default settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings. C/X/x/c/ ENTER C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU AMP MENU 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front panel display. 1 Press x/X until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display. 2 Press C/c.
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 “RESET*.” 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 6267.
To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. * When you select “RESET” in step 2, the following items are returned to the default settings. • Setup Menu (except for the PARENTAL CONTROL) (page 82) After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES” to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete). Select “NO” and press ENTER to cancel. Do not press "/1 on the system, when resetting the system.
Settings for the Display 16:9 (SCREEN SETUP) 4:3 LETTER BOX Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 61). The default settings are underlined. Note 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
x LINE Select the output method for video signals from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system. VIDEO Outputs video signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals. Note If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display.
x AUDIO DRC Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. OFF No compression of DYNAMIC range. ON Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. Note DYNAMIC range compression only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
x DISTANCE The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. Height diagram 3m C C 3m 3m 60 D D 30 3m FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no centre speaker is used. SURROUND BEHIND (LOW): Select this if surround speakers are located in section B and D. BEHIND (HIGH): Select this if surround speakers are located in section B and C. SIDE (LOW): Select this if surround speakers are located in section A and D.
x LEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. CENTER 0 dB Adjusts the level of the centre speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SURROUND LEFT 0 dB SURROUND RIGHT 0 dB Adjusts the level of the surround speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the subwoofer 0 dB (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone 1 The Setup Display appears.
Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system C.D. (centre speaker distance) Up to 1.6 metres closer to the listening position than the front speakers. (Cannot be set to less than 1 metre.) S.D. (surround speakers distance) Up to 4.6 metres closer to the listening position than the front speakers. (Cannot be set to less than 1 metre.) S.P. (surround speakers position) BEHIND (behind) SIDE (side) S.H.
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 mains lead is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. • The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected securely. • The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
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 43). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 65). • 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 centre speaker only.
The JPEG image file 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. • Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” again. • Directory level is more than 8.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode 90 W + 90 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front: 90 W + 90 W Centre*: 90 W Surround*: 90 W + 90W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 100 W (4 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2/TV: Sensitivity: 150 mV Outputs Impedance: 50 kilohms VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT): Voltage: 1 V Impedance: 1 kilohm Phones Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones.
General Power requirements Europian models: Other models: Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Supplied accessories Glossary 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 W 2 W (at the Power Saving Mode) 380 × 60 × 337 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 4.2 kg 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) 5 % to 90 % See page 11. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a centre speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.
amount of information which provides higher quality sound. There are three types of discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD and Super Audio CD information. Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A Disc slot (22) 76GB B A (eject) (22) I PHONES (on the side of the system) jack (22) C H (play) (22) J SOUND FIELD –/+ (43, 44, 45) D X (pause) (23) K DISPLAY (36, 39, 57) E x (stop) (23) L BAND (56, 57) F .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current sound Playing status Current sound effect Current chapter number TITLE CHAP H M S DIGITAL DOLBY PL Current title number Playing time NIGHT BASS SHUF PROG REP 1 Current mode Lights up during MULTI channel playback area (Super Audio CD only) Current sound SACD MULTI Current sound effect Playing status TRK M S PCM MP3 Current track number NIGHT BASS SHUF PBC PROG REP 1 Additional Information When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VI
When playing back a JPEG file Playing status 78GB Current file number
Rear Panel SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO 2 VIDEO OUT R AUDIO IN L AM EURO AV SURR R WOOFER SURR L OPTICAL DIGITAL R IN L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN FM 75 VIDEO IN COAXIAL OUTPUT(TO TV) E AM terminals (16) B VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (19) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (16) C VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jack (18) G EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (18) D VIDEO 2 ANALOG IN jack (18) H VIDEO 1 ANALOG IN jack (18) Additional Information A SPEAKER jacks (13) 79GB
Remote G PLAY MODE (30, 31) H CLEAR (30, 31, 32, 34) I TV (54) J AUDIO (41) K ANGLE (47) L SUBTITLE (48) M .
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 SCREEN SETUP OSD (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.
Index Numerics I S 16:9 63 4:3 LETTER BOX 63 4:3 PAN SCAN 63 INDEX 35 Index 6 Scan 33 SCENE 9 Scene 6, 74 SCREEN SAVER 63 SCREEN SETUP 63 Setup Display 61 SHUFFLE 31 Shuffle Play 31 SIZE 65 SLEEP 59 Slow-motion 33 Sound Field 43 SPEAKER SETUP 65 Speaker System Hookup 12 SUBTITLE 48, 62 Super Audio CD 74 A Aerial Hookups 16 ALBUM 26, 34 Album 6, 73 ANGLE 47 AUDIO 41, 62 AUDIO DRC 65 J JPEG 27 JPEG DATE 65 L LANGUAGE SETUP 62 LEVEL 67 LINE 64 B M BACKGROUND 63 BALANCE 67 BASS LEVEL 46 Batteries 11
Quick reference for Remote Commander 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 Sets the system to turn off at a preset time. B Ejects the disc. C Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. D Selects the component you want to use. E Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo reception. F Selects AM or FM band. G Selects program or shuffle play mode.
