4-255-438-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-SR2 ©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 .............................................
Additional Information Troubleshooting .................................... 82 Specifications ........................................ 85 Glossary ................................................87 Index to Parts and Controls...................90 Language Code List ..............................95 DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 96 AMP Menu List .................................... 98 Index ..................................................... 99 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 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 32) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 44) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 54) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 36) REPEAT (page 37) 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) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP320 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • 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 25. 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 SURR R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER SURR L WOOFER R AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK AUDIO IN Y PB/CB S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PR/CR L COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L
Note 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.
To connect the surround back speaker VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R SURROUND R BACK SURR R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN Y PB/CB S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PR/CR L OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN AM FM 75 COAXIAL COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SAT L VIDEO SAT MONITOR OUT Getting Started This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible with the 6.
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 Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks VCR AUDIO OUT Y L PB/CB R PR/CR IN OUT VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L R WOOFER SURROUND R BACK SURR R OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR L OPTICAL DIGITAL IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) AUDIO IN AM FM 75 COAXIAL COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SAT L SAT WOOFER OUT OUT AUDIO OUT SURR L AUDIO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L R Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc.
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC)* Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC of the system. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Saudi Arabian models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC. If the color system of the TV is PAL Getting Started * Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only. To set the system to PAL from NTSC, turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the remote while pressing . on the system.
Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords.
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup Getting Started 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). 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.
Setting is selected and [ROOM SIZE] appears. SMALL FRONT: 1.6m SURROUND: 1.6m Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 1.6m SURROUND: 1.6m The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTER.
Speaker Setup For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (A) from the listening position.
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.
To turn off the system Additional operations Z X ./> x H MUTING VOL +/– Playing Discs 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.
Tip 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. H 1 x While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc.
Using the DVD’s Menu (PBC Playback) 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. Playing Discs 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–.
Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
Selecting an album and track 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. 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. Press DVD DISPLAY.
Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files 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 files. 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 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system. Press H.
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. Playing Discs 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. 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) H 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. 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.
2 Program 1 Album 2 1 ALBUM Track 3 2 ALBUM ALL TRACKS 4 3 ALBUM 1 TRACK1 5 4 ALBUM 2 TRACK2 6 5 ALBUM 3 TRACK3 7 4 TRACK4 8 5 TRACK5 9 6 TRACK6 10 7 TRACK7 8 TRACK8 9 TRACK9 Press X/x or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER. Total time of the programmed tracks (except MP3) Program 1 ALBUM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press c. The cursor moves to the track (in this case, “1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks, it is required to select the album.
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). 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 (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 29). x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly.
(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: Playback direction 1M t 2M 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) (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 2 5 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 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 91).
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 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 Current sound fi
Notes Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (only song title) recorded on the disc. Playing Discs • 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 x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) 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.
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 3 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 95 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.
Enjoying Surround Sound The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened.
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) 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) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
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 Notes • This function is unavailable when playing Super Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 frame. • When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream Digital), the sound field changes to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” automatically.
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” Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga) in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES. 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.
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. Sound Adjustments • The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input stream is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect cannot be activated at the same time. • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective.
3 Press ENTER or c. The angle number changes to “-.” Using Various Additional Functions DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) Changing the Angles T DVD 1:32:55 –(9) If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
3 Displaying Subtitles Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 95 to see which language the code represents. 4 Press ENTER. To cancel the [SUBTITLE] setting Select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Press X/x to select (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER or c. [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] is selected. DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.
5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 If you make a mistake entering your password Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. Custom parental control is already set.
Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press ENTER or c. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN or C to go back to the previous screen. To turn off the Setup Display CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. 6 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Insert the disc and press H. Australia 2047 The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 The system starts playback. Chile 2090 Notes China 2092 • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
Code numbers of controllable TVs Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. TV Code number SONY 001 Admiral 012, 016, 039 Notes AIWA 001, 007, 008 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting.
GB Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Kiton 027 SYLVANIA 002, 034 KTV 002, 020 TaTung 027 LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038 TEAC 027 LOEWE 027, 028, 038 Techimagen 027 LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046 TELEFUNKEN 035, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045 MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034 THOMSON 035, 041, 043, 045 MARANTZ 022 Thorn 027 Mark 027 TOSHIBA 039, 046, 047, 048 Matsui 010, 052, 053 Universum 027 Medion 027 Vestel 027 Mitsubishi/MGA 002, 021, 022 Vide
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off. TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. TV CH +/– Select the TV channel. Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
Notes By pressing Number TV’s input source TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7* COMPONENT1 INPUT 8* COMPONENT2 INPUT * Except for North American models. Operation Point the remote 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 Other Operations 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 66). 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 +/– 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. 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. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Changing 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 stations, to the default settings. Z C/X/x/c/ ENTER Press ., . , or Z, on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned. AMP MENU With cover opened. 1 2 Press AMP MENU.
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 7278.
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 COMPONENT OUT 16:9 This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See page 88 for more information about the different types. 4:3 LETTER BOX 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 • If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied), and set progressive format. • When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN SETUP], no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT jacks. • If you set [COMPONENT OUT] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [PROGRESSIVE] even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format, picture noise may appears. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (page 21).
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. If an MP3 file exists on a disc, the system recognises the disc as an “MP3 Disc.
Settings for the Speakers FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if surround speakers are located in section B. SIDE: Select this if surround speakers are located in section A. NONE: Select this if no surround speaker is used. (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT 1.6 m* Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in 0.2 meter increments. SURROUND 1.6 m* (appears except when you set [SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] setting.) Surround speaker distance can be moved up to 4.
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 1.0 m - 7.0 m 1.0 m - 7.0 m SURR DISTb) 1.0 m - 7.0 m 1.0 m - 7.0 m SB DISTb) C/X/x/c/ ENTER SP BEHIND SP SIDE LEVEL TESTTONE F BALANCE T.TONE OFF T.
xSP SETUP xLEVEL CENTER SP (center speaker) 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.
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 65. SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF For details, see “Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode” on page 51. (SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71).
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The STANDBY indicator flashes. Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
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 meters away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. • Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
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 display for entering the password does not appear for Super Audio CD, even though Custom Parental Control is set. • Custom Parental Control is set for different layers of a Super Audio CD. 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.
“CANNOT LOCK” appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system, then perform “On moving the system” (page 3). If “CANNOT LOCK” still appears in the front panel display, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes.
Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Middle Easten models: Other models: Antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency Surround PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) FM wire antenna (aerial) 75 ohms, unbalanced 10.
Glossary x Movie mode Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. 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. Chapter x Music mode Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters.
DVD Multi-angle function 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 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology.
Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the “ ALL ” mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A [/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator (26) 90GB F VOLUME +/– (26, 78) 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 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) Additional Information When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC
When playing back a JPEG file Playing status JPEG 92GB Current file number
Rear Panel VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R SURROUND R BACK SURR R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FM 75 SAT L SAT AM COAXIAL COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT F AM terminals (17) B SURROUND BACK jack (15) G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (17) C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (19) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (19) H MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (19) E SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (20) I SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (19)
A B C D E Remote F G H I J K L M N O 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 Z (eject) (26, 27) DISPLAY (41, 43, 67) 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 (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPE* DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER AUDIO (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SUBTITLE (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER LEVEL BALANCE TEST TONE FRONT OFF ON 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 76).
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 SP BEHIND SP SIDE * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 79). LEVEL TESTTONE 98GB 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 38 Fast reverse 38 File 6, 88 Front Panel 90 Front panel display 91 Radio 67 Rear Panel 93 Region Code 7, 89 Remote 61, 94 REPEAT 37 Resume Play 28 A ALBUM 31, 39 Album 6, 87 ANGLE 54 Antenna (aerial) Hookups 17 AUDIO 45, 72 AUDIO DRC 75 B BACKGROUND 73 BALANCE 78 Batteries 11 CHAPTER 40 Chapter 6, 87 COMPONENT OUT 73 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/DVD/MP3 26 Control Menu 9 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 56 CUSTOM SETUP 7
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.
