4-248-417-11(2) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-SC8 ©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 .................................... 71 Specifications ........................................ 74 Glossary ................................................75 Index to Parts and Controls...................78 Language code list ................................ 83 DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 84 Index ..................................................... 85 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 48) 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) • Subwoofer cord (3.5m) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP800 (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (1) • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) • Tall type speakers-connection (card) (1) You can control the system using the supplied remote.
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 SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Centre speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R SURR L SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT LINE IN AUTO OFF Subwoofer POWER SAVE VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220 - 240V 110 - 120V Surround speaker (R) Sur
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 Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
VCR VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT L L R IN SPEAKER FRONT R SURR R VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT CENTER FRONT L SURR L Getting Started VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc.
Step 4: Connecting the Mains Leads Before connecting the mains leads of this system and subwoofer to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 13).
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.
5 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 6 "/1/ STANDBY indicator FUNCTION Connect headphones Press H.
To turn off the system Additional operations Z ./> X H Tip 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 83 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.
Adjusting the subwoofer Using the Sound Effect You can adjust the subwoofer according to the playback source. This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. MODE NIGHT MODE Set the MODE switch on the subwoofer according to the source. For a video source such as a DVD, set the switch to MOVIE. For an audio source such as a CD, set it to MUSIC.
Notes • 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. 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) 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 83 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 ) MAKING SCENE 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. 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. 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 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.
TV Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.
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 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations. Restart from step 1. ENTER TUNING –/+ x Other Operations MEMORY 1 MHz To change the preset number BAND PRESET –/+ ST FM Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the front panel display.
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 57). "/1 DISPLAY FUNCTION BAND Tips STEREO/ MONO TUNING –/+ PRESET –/+ 1 To check the frequency or sound field VOLUME +/– Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel display changes as follows: frequency t sound field t frequency... Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display.
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. Press C or 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. 5 Press ENTER.
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 up to 180 minutes. To change 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. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: OFF t 0.10.00 (10MIN) t 0.20.00 (20MIN) t 0.30.00 (30MIN) t 1.00.00 (60MIN) t 1.30.
Returning to the default settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings. Other Operations C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front panel display. Press x/X until “MEMO. CLR. N” appears in the front panel display. Press C/c until “MEMO. CLR. Y” appears in the front panel display, and press ENTER. When you select “MEMO. CLR. N” and press ENTER, this operation will be cancelled.
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 6369.
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 84) 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 62). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 PAN SCAN Note 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE INTERLACE Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
x COMPONENT OUT This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See page 76 for more information about the different types. INTERLACE Select this when you connect to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals. Notes (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display.
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. Set priority data you want to play, when you play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. OFF No priority given. AUTO Priority given.
Settings for the Speakers Height diagram (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. Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. 60 D D 30 FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this.
x DISTANCE x LEVEL The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. 3m 3m 3m 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).
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 Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front panel display. Press X or x repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP,” then press ENTER or c. Press X or x repeatedly to select “TEST TONE,” then press ENTER or c. Press X or x repeatedly to select “ON,” then press ENTER.
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. (surround speakers height) LOW (low) HIGH (high) • LEVEL T.TONE (test tone) ON (on) OFF (off) F.______I_______ (front speakers balance) C.
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 video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged.
There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 67). • Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” (page 43). Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 metres away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are dirty.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed. • The system can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. Other characters are displayed as “ ”. The system turns off during DVD playback. • If approximately one hour passes with DVD playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the system automatically turns off. The JPEG image file cannot be played.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front: 100 W + 100 W Centre*: 100 W Surround*: 100 W + 100W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range Aerial Aerial terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Middle Easten models: * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type Active subwoofer, Magnetically shielded 20 cm dia. cone type Advanced SAW type Amplifier section Continuous RMS power output 135 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz -20 kHz, 10% THD) Power requirements Australian and Asian models: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110 – 120 V/220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 90 W, 1 W (standby mode) Dimensions (approx.) 230 × 390 × 475 mm (w/h/d) incl. front grille Mass (approx.) 14.
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.
VIDEO CD In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 progressive format. A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A Disc slot (22) 78GB 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, 58) E x (stop) (23) L BAND (57, 58) 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 80GB Current file number
Rear Panel SPEAKER FRONT R SURR R CENTER FRONT L SURR L VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN L VIDEO OUT R MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN AM S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FM 75 SCAN SELECT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL R IN SELECTABLE INTERLACE L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT F AM terminals (16) B VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (18) G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (16) C VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jack (18) H SCAN SELECT switch (65) D VIDEO
Remote G PLAY MODE (30, 31) H CLEAR (30, 31, 32, 34) I TV (55) J AUDIO (41) K ANGLE (48) L SUBTITLE (49) 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 TYPEb) 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 H S 16:9 64 4:3 LETTER BOX 64 4:3 PAN SCAN 64 Handling discs 8 S VIDEO 18 Scan 33 SCENE 9 Scene 6, 77 SCREEN SAVER 64 SCREEN SETUP 64 Setup Display 62 SHUFFLE 31 Shuffle Play 31 SIZE 67 SLEEP 60 Slow-motion 33 Sound Field 43 SPEAKER SETUP 67 Speaker System Hookup 12 SUBTITLE 49, 63 Super Audio CD 77 A Aerial Hookups 16 ALBUM 26, 34 Album 6, 75 ANGLE 48 AUDIO 41, 63 AUDIO DRC 66 B BACKGROUND 64 BALANCE 68 BASS LEVEL 46 Batteries 11 CHAPTER 35 Chapter 6, 75 COMPONENT OUT 65 Continuous p
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.
