2-691-014-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions (1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.
Precautions 3 WARNING Safety To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. 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.
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................ 3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 10 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 14 Hookup Overview................................. 15 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................ 79 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 80 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 81 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 82 [CUSTOM SETUP] Speaker Setting (Subwoofer) ................ 83 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 84 Notes about the Discs.......................
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 Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: – DivX video files of format conforming to UDF.
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type. Disc type You can VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: DISPLAY , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu 2 for DATA CDs. *4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
[FILE] (page 57) Selects the JPEG image file and DivX video file to be played. [DATE] (page 62) Displays the date when the picture was taken. [INTERVAL] (page 52) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. [EFFECT] (page 52) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord (1) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Setup Disc (1) • Quick Start Guide (card) • Speaker pads (8) Getting Started Unpacking 13GB
Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system. 1Slide open the cover. 2 2Remove the cover by pinching the sides. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Hookup Overview “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 16) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 19) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 20) Getting Started Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cord. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible front surround sound, use the supplied Setup Disc to determine the ideal speaker positions (page 33). Required cord Speaker cord You can connect the system and speakers with this one cord.
Connecting the speakers Front speaker (L) DIGITAL OUT Getting Started Front speaker (R) VIDEO 1 / SAT 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT(TO TV) AM DIGITAL IN VIDEO 1 / SAT 1 DIGITAL IN COAXAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 / SAT 2 VIDEO 1 / SAT 1 VIDEO 2 / SAT 2 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA VIDEO VIDEO 2 / SAT 2 L VIDEO IN R S-VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FM 75 COAXIAL TV SPEAKER DIGITAL IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO Y P B/C B P R/C R Subwoofer Connect the speaker cord in order of 1 to 4, according t
C Connect the speaker jack marked LEFT to the front speaker, then place it in the left front speaker position. The front speakers are identical, and either can be used for the left or right speaker. If you connect the LEFT jack to the speaker, it becomes the left front speaker. k LEFT (gray) k Label side face down. Connect to the left front speaker. D Connect the speaker jack marked WOOFER to the subwoofer. k WOOFER (black) k Label side face down. Connect to the subwoofer.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup AM loop antenna (aerial) Getting Started Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. AM ANTENNA FM 75 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y P B/C B COAXIAL P R/C R FM wire antenna (aerial) Note • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Step 3: TV Hookup First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection. With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system speakers. Connecting the video cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B, C, or D connection. Picture quality improves in order from A to D.
A To connect to a TV with the SCART input jack Connect the system to your TV using the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Getting Started Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the system. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to VIDEO signal or RGB signals. If the TV conforms to VIDEO signal, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. FUNCTION PROGRESSIVE With cover opened. “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” Press PROGRESSIVE.
either of the above conditions is not met. x INTERLACE About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
Connecting the audio cords Outputs TV sound through the speakers of this system. When you want to output stereo (2-channel) TV sound from the system speakers, choose connection A or B below. The quality of the audio increases from A to B.
B To connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack of a TV to the TV COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack of this system Tip • To listen to the TV sound, select the function by pressing FUNCTION. For details, see page 40. Note Getting Started Connect a TV to the TV COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack using a coaxial digital cord (not supplied). • When you use both the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (analogue connection) and the COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority.
Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy a variety of other components connected to the system. Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc.
B To connect the S VIDEO OUT jack of other component to the S VIDEO IN jack of this system Connecting the audio cords The quality of the audio increases from to , Getting Started Connect a VCR or other component to the S VIDEO IN jack using an S video cord (not supplied). . To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the AUDIO IN jacks of this system Connect a VCR or other component to the AUDIO IN jacks using an video/audio cord (not supplied).
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the VIDEO 1/SAT 1 OPTICAL or COAXIAL DIGITAL IN or VIDEO 2/SAT 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the VIDEO 1/SAT1 or VIDEO 2/SAT2 AUDIO IN jacks of the system. The system can accept both the digital and analogue signals. Digital signals have priority over analogue signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains). The AC plug in the illustration is European & Russian models. Getting Started Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 16).
Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup There are a minimum number of basic adjustments available for using the system. You can set the display language, sound track, or screen settings that match your TV type, etc. "/1 ./> X/x ENTER Note • The selectable language is different depending on the area. • Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.” To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. 1 2 3 Turn on the TV. Press [/1.
6 Press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 7 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN FULL Getting Started The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 81) x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 81) 8 Press ENTER.
To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press x to stop playback, then press DISPLAY.) The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER. The options for [SETUP] appear. 12(27) 18(34) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press ENTER. The Quick Setup display appears.
Step 7: Installing the Speakers Side view 0.6 m ~ Top view Front speaker (L) Subwoofer TV Front speaker (R) Getting Started For the best possible front surround sound, use the Setup Disc and position the speakers as illustrated below. FOCUS SURROUND area WIDE SURROUND area Tip • When checking the front surround sound effect, make sure the SOUND FIELD setting is set to FOCUS SURROUND, and one or two people are in the listening position.
Tip • You can attach the front speaker to the speaker stand (optional). – Both front speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle. Incorrect Correct WS-FVX1 – Do not leave a space in front of the front speakers when placed on a table or rack, etc., as reflection may occur. Side view Incorrect Correct Using the Setup Disc After positioning the speakers, use the supplied Setup Disc to check the front surround sound effect.
Note Press Z on the system. Load the Setup Disc. Place the Setup Disc on the tray, and then press Z on the system. Getting Started • Even if an option is selected, the sound volume of the subwoofer may be low. This is by default setting, and is not a malfunction. • If there is no sound from the speakers, check the speaker connection. 1 2 The Setup Disc menu appears. DAV-X1 / DAR-X1 Series This setup disc is common for DAV-X1/DAR-X1 series.
Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 Disc tray Z x N "/1 VOLUME −/+ FUNCTION ./> X x MUTING VOLUME +/– H ALBUM –/+ FUNCTION / With cover opened. Note • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the tray. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. 1 2 3 Turn on your TV.
6 Press H. The system starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume. To save the power in standby mode Additional operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene . (except for JPEG) Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.
System Sound Feature Sound Field indicator SOUND FIELD FUNCTION C/X/x/c ENTER AMP MENU With cover opened. This system can create 5.1 channel surround sound from two front speakers and a subwoofer. You can take advantage of this front 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. Enjoying Front Surround Sound Using Sound Field Press SOUND FIELD.
Note Available sound fields • When the system receives DVD multi-channel signals or Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signals, the default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND. (You can change the AUTO setting to WIDE SURROUND in AMP MENU.) • When the system receives CDs or DATA CDs, the AUTO setting is 2CH STEREO. • The sound field for Super Audio CDs is 2CH STEREO only. • The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g.
x WIDE SURROUND You can enjoy surround sound in a wider sound area. This mode produces less surround effect than FOCUS SURROUND. Top view Front speaker (L) Subwoofer TV Front speaker (R) FOCUS SURROUND area WIDE SURROUND area 2 channel source output x 2 CH STEREO This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio signal type being input.
Enjoying Discs (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and you can start playback from the point you stopped the disc. 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. If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 2 Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.
3 Creating Your Own Program PROGRAM –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Tracks recorded on a disc 4 Total time of the programmed tracks Press c. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). H DISPLAY DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 5 –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD.
7 Press H to start Program Play. Program Play starts. “PGM” appears in the front panel display. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H. To return to normal play (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To change or cancel a program Enjoying Discs Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2.
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2. To turn off the Control Menu Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Tip • You can set Shuffle Play while the system is stopped. You can play all of the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. X/x ENTER DISPLAY REPEAT With cover opened. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats the current file. 4 Press ENTER.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW Selecting a Playback layer for a Super Audio CD Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played. Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) 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. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. Enjoying Discs With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the system can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.
next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) Tip • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order. • If a disc consists of many trees, it takes longer to start playback. MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this system. .
3 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. 4 The system starts playing the selected album. Press X/x to select a track and press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing MENU. Pressing MENU again will display the album list. To stop playback Press x. To play the next or previous MP3 audio track To stop playback Press x. Press ./>.
4 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER. You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD. When you play back the DATA CD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. Press C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last image on the first album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing C.
The default setting is underlined. • [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG image files as a slide show. 6 The options for [INTERVAL] appear. 3 ( 12) 4) 1( 10 / 29 / 2 004 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2 3 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H.
3 ( 12) 4) 1( 10/23/2004 DATA CD JPEG MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top to bottom. • [MODE2]: The image stretches out from left to right of the screen. • [MODE3]: The image stretches out from the center of the screen. • [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE5]: The next image slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Turns off this function. 4 Press ENTER.
About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 48). Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 200 albums and 600 DivX video files in each album. Note • The system may not be able to play some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
Selecting a DivX video file 1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. MY FAVOURITES 1(2 ) Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 2 Enjoying Discs HAWAII 2004 VENUS Press X/x to select a file and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. To stop playback Press x.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only) Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. m/M / SLOW H / 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video/VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed.
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for Super Audio CD, CD, and JPEG) Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. • For DATA CDs, this function works only for DivX video files. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.
3 [INDEX] Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 [SCENE] DVD VIDEO x When playing a Super Audio CD [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a CD 4 [TRACK] Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for. x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM] If you make a mistake [TRACK] Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting C/X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY PICTURE NAVI Press O RETURN or Enjoying Discs 4 1 DISPLAY. Note • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items. With cover opened.
Viewing Information About the Disc DISPLAY DISPLAY With cover opened. 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, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3, file name of a DivX video using the front panel display (page 95). Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the charts.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD T 1:01:57 Time information t Playing time of the current track * Except for CD. When playing an MP3 t Playing time and current track number r Track (file) name Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title. • If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. • The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text.
Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. Checking the play information of the Disc To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text Press DISPLAY repeatedly in step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD. The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc.
Using Various Additional Functions Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles SUBTITLE ANGLE Using Various Additional Functions If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. The same password is used for both Custom Parental Control and Parental Control.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 2 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” 2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 ENTER. 3 Enter your 4-digit password using the The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 3 Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 4: PG13 USA OFF USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. 5 To turn off the Parental Control function Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
6 Area Code Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Malaysia 2363 Australia 2047 Mexico 2362 Austria 2046 Netherlands 2376 Belgium 2057 2390 Brazil 2070 New Zealand Canada 2079 Norway 2379 Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand
TV Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. TV ?/1 TV TV/VIDEO TV CH +/– with the TV button ENTER TV VOL +/– with the TV button TV CH +/– Number buttons TV VOL +/– With cover opened. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Satellite Tuner Manufacturer Code number SONY 201, 202, 203 AMSTRAD 204, 205 BSKYB 221 GRUNDING 218, 219 HUMAX 205, 206 NOKIA 210, 212, 213, 223 PACE 207, 208, 209, 211, 221, 222, 223 PANASONIC 214 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 223 THOMSON 216, 220, 223 THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
By pressing Number TV’s input source By pressing Number Transmit time TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) TV CH + 1 0.5 (Default) 2 1 1 VIDEO1 3 1.5 2 VIDEO2 4 2 3 VIDEO3 5 2.5 4 VIDEO4 6 3 5 VIDEO5 7 3.5 6 VIDEO6 8 4 7 VIDEO7 8 VIDEO8 Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. While transmitting the code from the remote, the TV button flashes.
Changing the Sound 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. x When playing a DVD VIDEO x When playing a DVD-RW The audio streams recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: • [1: AUDIO] • [2: AUDIO] Note Other Operations With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) Using the Sound Effect Note • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. • You cannot change the sound for Super Audio CDs. FUNCTION x To check the audio signal format (DVD VIDEO, DivX video only) X/x/c ENTER If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.
Enjoying the sound at low volume x NIGHT MODE Enjoying the Sound of Other Components In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue as you would in a movie theater, even at a low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. FUNCTION Press NIGHT to select “NIGHT ON” in the front panel display. X/x/c ENTER x AUDIO DRC 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press x/X repeatedly until “AUDIO DRC” AMP MENU appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. 3 Press x/X to select the setting.
3 4 Press X/x repeatedly until “SET VIDEO1” blinks in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x to select “SET SAT1” (“SAT1” blinks) in the front panel display. The input sensitivity is lowered. 5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU. The AMP MENU turns off. Note • When connecting a component to the VIDEO 2/SAT 2 jack, select “VIDEO2” in step1, “SET VIDEO2” in step 3, and “SET SAT2” in step 4.
6 Enjoying the Radio Press X/x to select the preset number you want. TUNED ST FUNCTION PRESET –/+ 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored. TUNING –/+ TUNED ST C/X/x/c ENTER VOLUME +/– 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. Restart from Step 1. CLEAR TUNER MENU Listening to the radio With cover opened. Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
Tip • If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas (aerials). • You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 76). Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Except for Russian model) 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. What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 X/x/c ENTER FUNCTION 1 2 AMP MENU With cover opened. 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display. DIMMER OFF: Bright.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 80 to 83. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 99.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] using X/x. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [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. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 79).
Settings for the Display [16:9] [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 79). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 OUTPUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO FULL [4:3 LETTER BOX] [4:3 PAN SCAN] Note x [SCREEN SAVER] x [TV TYPE] Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
x [LINE] Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system. [VIDEO] Outputs video signals. [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. Note • If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback-related (and other) settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Speaker Setting (Subwoofer) [SPEAKER SETUP] Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback point can be stored in memory for up to 40 different DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD discs (page 41). To obtain the best possible sound, you can change the level of the subwoofer.
On your TV’s color Additional Information Precautions 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. • Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system.
Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. 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. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system. Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 20, 26).
The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. • The disc is skewed on the disc tray. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 7). • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system and may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The JPEG image file cannot be played.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed. • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
Specifications Amplifier section Front Front surround* Subwoofer * Depending on the source, there may be no sound Inputs (Analogue) VIDEO 1/SAT 1, VIDEO 2/SAT 2 Sensitivity: 250/450 mV RMS Impedance: 50 kilohms TV Sensitivity: 450 mV RMS Impedance: 50 kilohms Inputs (Digital) VIDEO 1/SAT 1, VIDEO 2/SAT 2, TV Impedance: 75 ohms Super Audio CD/DVD system Signal format system Video section Outputs Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC/PAL Input PLL
DVD Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. DivX® Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 60 times per second. Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
compressed while sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. • Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display SLEEP NIGHT TITLE CHAP REP REP1 SHUF PGM TUNED ST MONO PROGRE SA-CD NTSC A/V SYNC I Lights up when a stereo broadcast is tuned. (75) B Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) (72) J Lights up when listening the radio in monaural effect. (75) C Lights up in SLEEP mode. (77) K Current disc type D Playing status (DVD function only) L Lights up when “SYNC ON” is set in “A/V SYNC.
Rear panel DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 1 / SAT 1 OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTPUT(TO TV) AM DIGITAL IN VIDEO 1 / SAT 1 DIGITAL IN COAXAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 / SAT 2 VIDEO 1 / SAT 1 VIDEO 2 / SAT 2 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA VIDEO VIDEO IN L VIDEO 2 / SAT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FM 75 COAXIAL TV R SPEAKER A DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack (26) B VIDEO 1/SAT 1DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) jacks (26) C AUDIO IN L/R (VIDEO 1/SAT1, VIDEO 2/ SAT 2, TV) jacks (26) D VIDEO/S-VIDEO IN (VIDEO 1/SAT 1, VIDEO 2/SAT 2, MONITOR OUT) jacks
Remote D ./> PRESET –/+, TV CH –/+ (30, 36, 49, 53, 68, 69, 75) E H (play) (34, 36, 49, 51, 53, 56) The H button has a tactile dot.* F TOP MENU (45) G C/X/x/c/ENTER (30, 34, 38, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 64, 68, 72, 74, 78, 79) C/X/x/c have tactile dots.* H O RETURN (49, 53) I ALBUM –/+ (36, 69) J ANGLE (63) K AUDIO (71) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot.* L SUBTITLE (63) M Number buttons (45, 47, 57, 64, 68, 69) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
eg TV CH –/+ (68) The TV CH + button has a tactile dot.* eh TV VOL +/– (68) ej NIGHT (72) ek SA-CD/CD (46) el AMP MENU (38, 55, 72, 73, 74, 78) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. The default settings are underlined.
Index Numerics 16:9 81 4:3 LETTER BOX 81 4:3 OUTPUT 81 4:3 PAN SCAN 81 5.
SPEAKER SETUP 83, 99 Speaker System Hookup 16 SUBTITLE 63, 80 Super Audio CD 8, 46 T THEATRE SYNC 69 TIME/TEXT 57 TITLE 57 Title 90 TRACK 57 Track 90 TRACK SELECTION 82 Troubleshooting 85 TUNER MENU 75 TV Hookup 20 TV TYPE 81 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 90 102GB
