2-677-432-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.
Owner’s Record 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with mark or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Connecting the System and TV..............................................11 Step 2: Installing the Speakers....17 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................19 Step 4: Checking the sound.........
Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ....................................... 70 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 73 (D. C. A. C) Using the Setup Display........................ 76 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 77 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 78 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings ....................................
1) About This Manual MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 2)European • 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.
This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – video CD format – 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: – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image file
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system 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.
This system perfectly decodes 5.1 channel signal, but you cannot add other commercially available surround speakers. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
777 Getting Started – BASIC – Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 89. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one.
B Step 1: Connecting the System and TV Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. TV VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) L R VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO - R Conversion connector For European models (for the TV that has the SCART (EURO AV) jack) For details, see page 14. HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y B A VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 S VIDEO VIDEO2 TV A.
Getting Started – BASIC – 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords You can connect the system and speakers with this one cord. To the front speaker (gray, 5 m (16.4 ft)) To the system To the subwoofer (black, 3 m (9.8 ft)) To the front speaker (gray, 5 m (16.4 ft)) Note • Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. Tip • By connecting an extension cord (not supplied) to the respective jack(s) of the speaker cord, you can extend the length of the cord.
2 Draw the speaker jack through the hole of the speaker stand. The speaker stands are identical, and either can be used for the left or right speaker. Getting Started – BASIC – Speaker stand k Speaker jack LEFT: For the left speaker RIGHT: For the right speaker 3 Turn the speaker upside down, and connect the speaker jack to the front speaker. Connect the LEFT jack to the left speaker and the RIGHT jack to the right speaker.
Connect the speaker jack marked WOOFER to the subwoofer. k k WOOFER (black) Label side face down. Connect to the subwoofer. Note • When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene. • Do not connect the WOOFER jack either front speaker, or the LEFT or RIGHT jacks to the subwoofer. 2 Connecting the TV Required cords A Video cord .
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) Getting Started – BASIC – To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied) Antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 2 3 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). Connect the cords to the AM terminals. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Insert until this part.
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Getting Started – BASIC – Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. For the European models For the North American models FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) or FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Step 2: Installing the Speakers Top view Side view Subwoofer Front speaker (L) 0.6 m (2 ft) ~ TV Front speaker (R) FOCUS SURROUND area WIDE STAGE area * Position the speakers so that the distance between each speaker and the listening position (A and B) is the same (from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft)). Positioning the speakers The effective area of surround sound will vary depending on the sound field selection (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE STAGE).
Getting Started – BASIC – – 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 Correct Incorrect 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. • You can attach the front speaker to the speaker stand (not supplied).
6 Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 7 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.
12 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 S VIDEO VIDEO2 TV c to select [YES]. A.CAL MIC L ECM-AC1 PB/CB PR/CR MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL Getting Started – BASIC – ANTENNA R VIDEO COAXIAL Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. The distance and audio level of the front speaker (L) and (R), and the audio level of the subwoofer are displayed.
Step 4: Checking the sound With the playback side facing down Getting Started – BASIC – You can check the front surround sound effect by using the supplied Setup Disc. "/1 N x VOLUME –/+ Disc slot The Setup Disc menu appears. DISC 1 Z "/1 DAV-X1 Series This setup disc is common for DAV-X1 series. 5 H Sit in the listening position, then select one of the three options on the screen . using C/c, and press H or x The selected option starts. C/c, VOLUME +/– 1 FUNCTION +/– Press [/1.
Getting Started – BASIC – To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Press VOLUME –/+ on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote. Note • 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. • If you change the position of the speakers, or you cannot get surround effect sufficiently, perform [AUTO CALIBRATION] again.
Getting Started – ADVANCED – TV Hookup (Advanced) Connecting the video/audio/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV (video connection), and sends a TV sound to the system (audio connection). For the video connection, check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). For the audio connection, connect the audio cords (E).
* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. .
To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input E To connect a TV using the audio cords Connect the system and the TV using the audio cords. You can enjoy the TV sound from all speakers in this system.
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 the cover opened. “PROGRE” lights up 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 are 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.
Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component through the speakers of this system by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. VCR or digital satellite receiver, etc. S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT L R To VIDEO 2 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) B To VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN) A To VIDEO 2 (VIDEO IN) A To VIDEO 2 (S-VIDEO IN) B HDMI OUT VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y VIDEO2 A.
Connecting the video cords The quality of the picture increases from A to B. Connect a VCR or other component to the VIDEO IN jack using a video/audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeve to the appropriate component jack. Yellow (Video) Note • The video signal that is input from the VIDEO (VIDEO IN 1 or 2) jack is output from the VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jack only (it is not output from the S VIDEO (MONITOR OUT) jack).
C To connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack of a component to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack of this system Connect the component to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack using a optical digital cord (not supplied). Note • Make sure that the connected jack combinations are correct; if you connect the audio cords to VIDEO 1 (AUDIO IN), you should connect the video cord to VIDEO 1 (S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN). • When you connect to the VIDEO 1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack, set the switch on the rear panel accordingly.
4 Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Basic Operations Playing Discs 5 VOLUME –/+ N x Disc slot Press Z. The selected DISC 1-5 indicator lights up in green. 6 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.
– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not selected. – The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is inserted. About DVD 5-DISC changer Stocker Basic Operations To save the power in standby mode DISC 1 Disc Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.
Selecting the Component Changing the input level of the sound from connected components 1 X/x/c, 2 3 FUNCTION +/– AMP MENU 4 You can use a VCR or other components connected to the VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation. Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the input level.
Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from the speaker system You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 23) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 28). SOUND FIELD FUNCTION +/– 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “VIDEO1,” “VIDEO2,” or “TV” appears in the front panel display. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode Basic Operations You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. • AUTO: selects the mode automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • MOVIE: provides the sound for movies. • MUSIC: provides the sound for music.
All sound field Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 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.
1 2 Press AMP MENU. 2 channel source output Press X/x repeatedly until “AUTO.M.SET” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. x 2 CH STEREO 3 Press X/x to select “FOCUS SUR” or “WIDE STAGE.” 4 5 Press . Enjoying the portable audio source x PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System You can enjoy two types of front surround sound, FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE STAGE, depending on the listening area.
Adjusting the Bass Level and Treble Level You can adjust the bass and treble level easily. BASS/ TREBLE X/x, 1 Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly until “BASS” or “TREBLE” appears in the front panel display. • BASS: adjusts the bass level (–15 dB – +10 dB, 1 dB increments). • TREBLE: adjusts the treble level (–6 dB – +6 dB, 1 dB increments). 2 Press X/x to adjust. The adjusted value appears in the front panel display. 3 Press .
Opposite direction Various Functions for Playing Discs × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/ VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Note • Depending on the DVD/DivX video*/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. * European models only. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (except for JPEG) Press /m or M/ while playing a disc.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 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. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. 1 . [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Press DISPLAY.
Tip • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file* (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and . * European models only. Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+R/ DVD+RW using the time code. Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Tip • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) 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.
4 Creating Your Own Program The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – (Program Play) 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 99 tracks. 5 Note Press Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Select the track you want to program.
To change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” 2 Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press . To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” 2 3 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. You can play all 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. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears.
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats the current file.* *European models only. 4 Press . The item is selected. To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
• [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Changing the Sound Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files*) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) * European models only. If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW 1 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. 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 96). The Control Menu appears. * European models only. Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press [ORIGINAL/ . The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD 2 The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing.
Checking the play information of the disc Checking the date information To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text (JPEG only) 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. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO TEXT” appears. You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data.
Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles * * * European models only. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing.
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound Selecting a Playback Layer for a Super Audio CD (A/V SYNC) * * * European models only. When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press . [A/V SYNC], DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Each time you press the button, a Super Audio CD layer or a CD layer is alternately selected.
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 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) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVDRWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or JPEG format.
When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any subalbums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the 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 (or file) names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in that order.
The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the album list. x When selecting an image Press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. To stop playback Press x. 1 2 3 4 To play the next or previous MP3 audio track 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press ./>.
Rotating direction Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Press x. You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. 1 The system starts playing from the first album. Tip • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press x.
6 Press DVD MENU. 3( 12) 1( 4) 10/29/2006 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2 The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appears. 7 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. 3 Note Specifying the slide show duration (JPEG only) When you play JPEG image files using slide show, you can specify the duration for slides to appear on the screen.
3( 12) 1( 4) 10/29/2006 DATA CD JPEG MODE1 MODE1 MODE2 MODE3 MODE4 MODE5 OFF 3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. 4 Press . The selected setting takes effect. (European models only) About DivX Video Files DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX® video files.
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. Tip • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play” (page 54). To go to the next or previous page Press C/c. To turn off the display Press DVD MENU repeatedly. To stop playback Note • The system may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
Tip • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. – when another file is played. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (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.
Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or – until the auto scanning starts. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo program) appear in the front panel display. 3 4 5 Press TUNER MENU.
Listening to the Radio • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas (aerials). Naming preset stations Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 62)). 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station.
Tip • You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 64). Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown. 1 Station name* 2 Frequency** * This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station. ** Returns to the original display when several seconds has elapsed.
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Manufacturer Code number FUNAI 548 GENERAL ELECTRIC 503, 509, 510 GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 568, 576 GRUNDIG 511, 533 HITACHI 503, 513, 514, 515, 517, 557 By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 J.C.
CATV Manufacturer Code number SONY 802, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 865 AMSTRAD 845, 846 BSKYB 862 GRUNDING 859, 860 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 HUMAX 846, 847 JERROLD 830, 831 JERROLD/GI 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814 MOTOROLA 807, 819 NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864 OAK 841, 842, 843 PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862, 863, 864 PANASONIC 816, 826, 833, 834, 835, 855 PHILIPS 830, 831, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 864 PIONEER 828, 829 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817, 844
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function By pressing Number TV’s input source * HDMI 3 * HDMI 4 >* HDMI 5 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. * European models only. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. Register the TV’s input source connected to this system.
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Press AUDIO. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you want appears in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. • MAIN: Sound of the main language will be output. • SUB: Sound of the sub language will be output. • MAIN+SUB: Main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press DIMMER. Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of the front panel changes. You can change the brightness of the front panel display by using the AMP menu. 1 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.
4 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Press X/x to select [ON t], then press . x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . 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.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL DVD VIDEO 3 Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER . Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press . x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 5 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA PG13 USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press . The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. 4: To turn off the Parental Control function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA USA OTHERS To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.
Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press . The display for entering the password appears. 4 5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press . (D. C. A. C*) D. C. A. C.
2 Place the calibration mic so that the “FRONT” side of it is pointed toward the front speakers. 6 Press . AUTO CALIBRATION Top view Connect calibration mic. Start measurement? Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) YES NO 7 Parallel Press X/x to select [YES], then press to start the auto calibration. Be quiet during the measurement. Calibration mic Measuring. Please wait a moment.
8 Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . To select the auto calibration setting mode x The measurement is OK. You can select the auto calibration setting mode. Disconnect the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented. The distance and audio level of the front speaker (L) and (R), and the audio level of the subwoofer are displayed. (The distance values are expressed in feet and meters for North American models, and meters for European models.) 1 2 3 16ft 4.8m 16ft 4.
Using the Setup Display 4 By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 102. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], or [CUSTOM SETUP]. Then press . The Setup item is selected. Example: [SCREEN SETUP] (The displayed items are different depending on the area.
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 2 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press 3 Press . All the settings explained on pages 77 to 81 return to the default settings. Do not press [/ 1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete. . Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.
Settings for the Display [16:9] [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. [4:3 LETTER BOX] Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 76). The default settings are underlined.
[YCBCR] Outputs YCBCR signals. [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. Note • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set [YCBCR] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YCBCR]. x [SCREEN SAVER] The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for more than 15 minutes.
• 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. Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 76). The default settings are underlined.
• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord and [AUTO] or [PCM] is selected, AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV. x [DivX] (European models only) Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.
On adjusting volume Additional Information Precautions On power sources On cleaning • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. • Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On moving the system When you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism. 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.” 2 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system. 3 Press x and Z at the same time, and then press [/1. “MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel display after “STANDBY.” 4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge.
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. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers. Sound There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode. • Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode. • Check the speaker settings (page 17, 21).
and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles. The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 52). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output Power): Front: 38 W/ch 4 ohms at 150 -20,000 Hz, 0.7% THD Front surround: 38 W/ch 4 ohms at 150 -20,000 Hz, 0.7% THD Subwoofer: 38 W/ch 4 ohms at 25 - 150 Hz, 0.
Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 183 × 75 × 123 mm (7 1/4 × 3 × 4 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 183 × 110 × 148 mm (7 1/4 × 4 3/8 × 5 7/8 inches) with stand (w/h/d) 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz) 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) with stand Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 150 mm (6 inches) cone type × 2 4 ohms 205 × 440 × 400 mm (8 1/8 × 17 3/8 × 15 3/4 inches) (w/h/d) 9.
channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed in digitally. DVD 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.
Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs. Parental Control and space, resulting in a true surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers. S-Master A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country.
Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc2) (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) CD layer3) Super Audio CD layer3) 1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. 2) Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. 3) To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Layer for a Super Audio CD” (page 53). Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc.
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.
Rear panel HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 S VIDEO L VIDEO R TV VIDEO2 A.CAL MIC ECM-AC1 PB/CB PR/CR MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL ANTENNA AM AUDIO IN OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL FM TV IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER VIDEO1 VIDEO2 A HDMI OUT jack (23) I A.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (68) B Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) C Playing status (DVD function only) D Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) (49) E Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (62) F Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (63) G Lights up when the music or movie mode is selected.
Remote control N m/M (39) / (39) TUNING –/+ (62) O DISC SKIP (31) P VOLUME +/– (21, 31, 63) TV VOL +/–3) (66) Q MUTING (31) R AUDIO2) (47, 68) S PICTURE NAVI (41) T PROGRESSIVE (26) U DIMMER (69) V FM MODE (63) W DIRECT TUNING (63) X [/1 (on/standby) (19, 21, 31, 42, 63) Y THEATRE SYNC (67) Z TV/VIDEO (66) wj ENTER1)3) (19, 21, 33, 40, 62, 70) wk BASS/TREBLE (38) wl DVD MENU (46) TOOLS3) (66) DISPLAY (20, 40, 70, 98) TV MENU3) (66) ea H (play)2) (21, 31, 42) es x (stop) (32, 42, 70) ed X (pause) (32) With
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.
Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Control Menu items 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[TIME/TEXT] (page 40) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 73) Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 43) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 44) Plays the track in random order.
Tip • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] t ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
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.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER ATTENUATE* AUTO.M.SET A.CAL MODE DIMMER OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 ATT ON ATT OFF FOCUS SUR WIDE STAGE OFF ON * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.
Index Numerics 16:9 78 4:3 LETTER BOX 78 4:3 OUTPUT 79 4:3 PAN SCAN 78 5.1 Channel Surround 48 A A.CAL MODE 75 A/V SYNC 53 ALBUM 40 Album 89 AMP MENU 33, 37, 69, 75 AMP menu list 103 ANGLE 52 ATTENUATE 33 AUDIO 77 AUDIO (HDMI) 80 AUDIO DRC 80 Auto Calibration 73, 89 AUTO.
R Radio 63 Radio Stations 62 RDS 64 Rear Panel 95 Region Code 8, 91 Remote 10, 65 Repeat Play 45 RESET 77, 81 Resume Play 42 S S VIDEO 24 Scan 39 SCENE 40 Scene 91 SCREEN SAVER 79 SCREEN SETUP 78 Searching 39 Selecting 35 SETUP 76 Setup Display 76, 102 S-Force PRO Front Surround 36, 91 Shuffle Play 44 SLEEP 68 Slide Show 57 Slow-motion Play 39 S-Master 91 Sound Field 36 SUBTITLE 52, 77 Super Audio CD 53, 91 T THEATRE SYNC 67 TIME/TEXT 40 TITLE 40 Title 92 TRACK 40 Track 92 TRACK SELECTION 80 TREBLE 38 Tro
