4-255-436-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-SR3 ©2004 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Precautions On power sources AC power cord 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.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 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 .............................................
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................ 71 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 72 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display......................... 72 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings .................................... 74 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers.......................75 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System.......................................
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
DVD structure Disc Region code Disc Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. Title Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure Track Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Disc JPEG structure DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of titles or tracks recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Playback status Disc name or title name (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 31) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 43) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 53) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 35) REPEAT (page 36) 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 antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP320 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Foot pads (8) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (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 colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 24. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Terminals for connecting the speakers To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (R) Getting Started Connect the Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER SURR L WOOFER R AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK AUDIO IN L EURO AV SURR R Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer OUTPUT(TO TV) L
Notes on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the subwoofer, tall speakers, or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
Note for connecting the speaker cords to the system Getting Started Connect the stripped ends of the cords to the terminals, taking care to avoid contact between the cords. Make sure the cords are firmly connected to the speaker and speaker terminals. 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 If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching 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: Antenna (aerial) Hookups Getting Started Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Getting Started Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied) Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN L EURO AV AM FM 75 OUTPUT(TO TV) COAXIAL SURROUND R BACK SURR R SURR L AUDIO IN SAT WOOFER OUT SAT L OUT OUT IN EURO AV AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT L L R R VCR OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc. INTPUT(FROM VIDEO) TV Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.
Notes When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 72. Getting Started • The system does not output S video signals. • When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 64), the audio signal from the AUDIO IN (L/R) jack is output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack.
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see page 13). Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step.
7 Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 1.6m SURROUND: 1.6m The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 8 Notes • When you press CLEAR in guide message, the message disappears. When you need to change settings, select [QUICK] from [SETUP] in Setup Display (page 80).
Speaker Setup 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). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (A) from the listening position.
4 Load a disc. 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 "/1 STANDBY indicator Z FUNCTION Playing Discs 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.
To turn off the system Press "/1. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). While playing a disc, do not turn off the system by pressing "/1. Doing so may cancel the menu settings. When you turn off the system, first press x to stop playback and then press "/1. Additional operations Z X .
Tip (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. H 1 To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc x While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.
Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU/ALBUM+. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.
Notes Tip To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.
Selecting an album and track 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. HOME TOWN ROCK BEST HIT DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 O RETURN When the list of all tracks or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the track or the album list.
Playing JPEG Image Files 1 2 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system. Press H. The system starts to play the first JPEG image file in the first album on the disc. Notes • The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • The system can play Multi Session CDs. • An album that does not include a JPEG file is skipped. • If the system cannot play JPEG, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 74).
When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the file or the album list. 5 Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc M Select a file using X/x and press ENTER. H The selected file starts playing. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY.
To rotate the current image Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) C/c You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks. Playing Discs H Rotate the current image using C/c. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the image turns anticlockwise by 90º. H C/X/x/c/ ENTER ORETURN REPEAT Note You cannot rotate the image during Slide show.
To check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press c or O RETURN to return to the track list. You can select the jump bar icon only if there are more than 9 programmed tracks or albums.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). Playing Discs You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order. H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY H 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. PLAY MODE 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c.
x When playing a DVD Playing Repeatedly • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 28).
(Scan, Slow-motion Play) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 1M t 2M Playing Discs You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly. To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) t Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc t Opposite direction 1m t 2m H SLOW m/M / The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than 1M/1m.
x When playing a DVD Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File (TITLE) x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) x When playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) x When playing a CD You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks albums and files are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Searching for a chapter/index 1 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Note Press X/x to select the search method. When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the index search function does not work.
Viewing Disc Information When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, or tracks in a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, using the front panel display (page 90).
When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number TRK Playing time and current track number Playing Discs TRK Remaining time of the current track TRK Remaining time and current track number TRK Track (file) name Playing time of the disc Album (folder) name Remaining time of the disc Current sound field Track name When playing back a JPEG Current file number Current sound field File name Album (folder) name
Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed. • ID3 tag applies only to version 1. • If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track (file) name. • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for album, track, or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”. • In the following case, elapsed playing time and current track remaining time may not be displayed accurately.
• C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:**:** Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data.
2 Sound Adjustments Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (AUDIO), The options for AUDIO appear. Changing the Sound DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) DVD T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
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 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 5.1ch Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.
Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Sound Adjustments 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. With cover opened.
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro LogicII produces five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Selecting a sound field (MODE button) x Neo:6 CINEMA Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x Neo:6 MUSIC MODE Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
x C. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x C. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD.
To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display. Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode When connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE repeatedly until “HP 2CH” appears in the front panel display. Notes • This function is unavailable when playing Super Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 frame.
4 Press X/x to select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU. The default setting is “SB MATRIX.” When selecting “SB MATRIX” Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 6.1 DTS Matrix decoder Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 6.1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 6.
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. NIGHT MODE DSGX With cover opened. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote. The sound effect is activated. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, 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. x DSGX With DSGX on, bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.
3 Press ENTER or c. The angle number changes to “-.” Using Various Additional Functions DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) Changing the Angles T DVD 1:32:55 –(9) 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.
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 ) TITLE12 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 or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN or C to go back to the previous screen. To turn off the Setup Display CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. 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.
Code numbers of controllable TVs Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote TV Manufacturer Code number By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. SONY 001 Admiral 012, 016, 039 Notes AIWA 001, 007, 008 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Code number Manufacturer Code number Kiton 027 SYLVANIA 002, 034 KTV 002, 020 TaTung 027 LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038 TEAC 027 LOEWE 027, 028, 038 Techimagen 027 LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046 TELEFUNKEN 035, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045 MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034 THOMSON 035, 041, 043, 045 MARANTZ 022 Thorn 027 Mark 027 TOSHIBA 039, 046, 047, 048 Matsui 010, 052, 053 Universum 027 Medion 027 Vestel 027 Mitsubishi/MGA 002, 021, 022 Videch 002, 015 NEC 0
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off. TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. TV CH +/– Select the TV channel. Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
Notes TV’s input source TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7* COMPONENT1 INPUT 8* COMPONENT2 INPUT * Except for North American models. Operation Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. While transmitting the code from the remote, the TV button flashes. If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV.
Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or SAT that you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display.
x SUB Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN+SUB Main sound and Sub sound are output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN/SUB Main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker. 5 Enjoying the Radio Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press AMP MENU. TUNER/ BAND Turns off the AMP menu.
5 Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. ST 6 Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 65). TUNER/ BAND Press C/c/x/X to select/ the preset number you want. "/1 FUNCTION DISPLAY ST 7 TUNING –/+ x PRESET –/+ Press ENTER. VOL +/– The station is stored. m ST MHz FM MODE 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from step 1. With cover opened.
To listen to non-preset radio stations Naming Preset Stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected.
6 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. Capital letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. 7 Press ENTER. The station name is stored.
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. SLEEP Other Operations C/X/x/c/ ENTER Press SLEEP. AMP MENU Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: With cover opened.
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. Z Press ., . , or Z, on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.
2 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], [SPEAKER SETUP], and [SETUP]. Then press ENTER or c. The selected Setup item appears. Example: [SCREEN SETUP] By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 7277.
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) (LANGUAGE SETUP) [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
x LINE 16:9 Selects the output method for video signals from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system. 4:3 LETTER BOX VIDEO Outputs video signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals. Note If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) x AUDIO DRC* Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. * Dynamic Range Compression Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71). The default settings are underlined. OFF No compression of DYNAMIC range.
Settings for the Speakers FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if surround speakers are located in section B. SIDE: Select this if surround speakers are located in section A. NONE: Select this if no surround speaker is used. (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT 1.6 m* Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. CENTER 1.6 m* (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in 0.2 meter increments. SURROUND 1.
x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. FRONT (CENTER) Adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers. The center position is shown as “---.” (You can adjust from the center 6 steps to left or right.) 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 CUSTOMIZE DUAL MONO You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front panel display. SB DEC AMP menu list DIMMER SP SETUP CENTER SP SURR SP SURR B SPa) CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N SURR B N SURR B Y 1.0 m - 7.0 m 1.0 m - 7.0 m SURR DISTb) 1.0 m - 7.0 m 1.0 m - 7.
xSP SETUP xLEVEL CENTER Y: Select this if you use a center speaker. CENTER N: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURR SP (surround speakers) SURR Y: Select this if you use surround speakers. SURR N: Select this if no surround speaker is used. SURR B SPa) (surround back speaker) SURR B N: Select this if no surround back speaker is used. SURR B Y: Select this if you use a surround back speaker. F DIST (front distance) 1.6mb) Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.
xCUSTOMIZE DUAL MONO (dual mono) SB DEC (surround back decoding) DIMMER (dimmer) MAIN SUB MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB For details, see “Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)” on page 64. SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF For details, see “Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode” on page 50. DIM OFF DIM ON For details, see “Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display” on page 69. Quick Setup and Resetting the System (SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display.
Sound Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. • The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected securely. • The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 46). • Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings.
The JPEG image file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in an JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • Image length or width is more than 4720 dots. • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 74). • Directory level is more than 8. • You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) Surround mode (reference) music power output 65 W + 65 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Front: 110 W + 110 W (with SS-TSB3) Center*: 110 W (with SS-CT33) Surround*: 110 W + 110 W (with SS-TS20) Subwoofer*: 100 W × 2 (with SS-WS12) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm dia. cone type × 2 4 ohms 201 × 369 × 449 mm (w/h/d) 9.5 kg Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 W 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) 430 × 60 × 385 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 4.
x Movie mode DVD The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound. A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.
Neo:6 Developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., applies a conventional 2-channel or Dolby Digital source signal to a high-precision, digital matrix decoder to achieve 6.1 channel surround playback. CINEMA mode allows for more separation of channels to enhance the 6.1 channel effect, and is best suited for movies. MUSIC mode allows the front L and R channels to go unprocessed for optimum stereo, with the addition of the surround components adding a special quality to the sound.
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). VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel F VOLUME +/– (25, 77) G .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current mode Current sound effect Current chapter number TITLE CHAP NIGHT DSGX REP 1 D EX PL DTS –ES Current title number Current sound Playing time When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3 Playing time Playing status Current mode Current sound effect Current track number PGM SHUF REP 1 MP3 SA– CD MULTI PBC TRK NIGHT DSGX PL DTS –ES NEO:6 Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Curr
When playing back a JPEG file Playing status Current file number JPEG Additional Information 91GB
Rear Panel VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN L EURO AV AM FM 75 OUTPUT(TO TV) COAXIAL SURROUND R BACK SURR R A SPEAKER jacks (13) 92GB SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN L SAT SAT E AM terminals (17) B SURROUND BACK jack (14) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (17) C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (19) G EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jacks (19) D SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (20) H SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (19)
A B C D E Remote F G H P Q R S T U V W Open the cover. X Y Z wj wk wl Note This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile. e; ea es ed ef eg eh ej ek DISPLAY (40, 42, 66) SLEEP (69) .
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 (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER DISTANCE LEVEL BALANCE TEST TONE FRONT OFF ON YES YES NONE BEHIND SIDE NONE NONE YES YES 1.0m – 7.0m 1.0m – 7.0m* 1.0m – 7.0m* 1.0m – 7.0m* –6 dB – +6 dB –6 dB – +6 dB –6 dB – +6 dB –10 dB – +10 dB –6 dB – +6 dB 6 steps left or right * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 75).
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. SP SETUP CENTER SP CUSTOMIZE CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N DUAL MONO SURR B SP SURR B N SURR B Y SB DEC F DIST CEN DIST SURR DIST 1.0m - 7.0m 1.0m - 7.0m* 1.0m - 7.0m* 1.0m - 7.0m* DIMMER SURR SP SB DIST SP POS * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 78). LEVEL TESTTONE F BALANCE T.TONE OFF T.
Index Numerics F R 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 PAN SCAN 72 Fast forward 37 Fast reverse 37 File 6, 86 Front Panel 89 Front panel display 90 Radio 66 RDS 68 Rear Panel 92 Region Code 7, 87 Remote 60, 93 REPEAT 36 Resume Play 27 A ALBUM 30, 38 Album 6, 85 ANGLE 53 Antenna (aerial) Hookups 17 AUDIO 44, 72 AUDIO DRC 74 B Handling discs 8 I INDEX 39 Index 6, 86 BACKGROUND 73 BALANCE 77 Batteries 11 J C L CHAPTER 39 Chapter 6, 85 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/DVD/MP3 25 Control Menu 9
Quick Reference for Remote Commander With cover opened. Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Ejects the disc. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. C Sets the system to turn off at a preset time. D ./>: Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter or track. PRESET –/+: Scan all preset stations. E Plays a disc.
