Sony DAV-SB300 User manual

4-255-643-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SB300
©2004 Sony Corporation
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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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The
label is located on the
rear of the unit.
Precautions
Safety
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• 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.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
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• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about
30 minutes before operating the unit.
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 (mains lead) must be changed only at
the qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the top
surface are blocked, the unit can overheat and
malfunction.
• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
• Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On cleaning
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV’s color
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should
persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the rear of the unit.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
permanent damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism
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2
3
Remove the disc from the system.
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“STANDBY” flashes on the front panel
display.
5
Nothing appears on the front panel display
after “STANDBY” flashes (STANDBY
indicator remains lit).
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Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
Turn off the system.
The STANDBY indicator on the system
lights up, and “SEE YOU” appears on the
front panel display.
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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 the Discs..............................8
Guide to the Control Menu Display........9
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 11
Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 11
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 12
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups........ 16
Step 3: TV and Video Component
Hookups.......................................... 17
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord
(Mains Lead)................................... 19
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 19
Speaker Setup........................................ 21
Playing Discs
Playing Discs ........................................ 22
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc ..................... 24
(Resume Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu ........................ 25
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver.2.0).......................................... 25
(PBC Playback)
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............... 26
Playing JPEG Image Files .................... 28
Creating Your Own Program ................ 30
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order ..................... 32
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ............................... 33
(Repeat Play)
Searching for a Particular Point on a
Disc................................................. 34
(Scan, Slow-motion Play)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Album/File............................ 35
Viewing Information about the Disc..... 37
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound ............................. 42
Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 44
Using the Sound Effect......................... 46
Using Various Additional
Functions
Changing the Angles ............................ 47
Displaying the Subtitles........................ 48
Locking Discs ....................................... 49
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote ........................................... 54
Using the SONY TV DIRECT
Function.......................................... 56
Using the Video or Other Unit ............. 58
Enjoying the Radio ............................... 58
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 61
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 61
Returning to the Default Settings ......... 62
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display ....................... 63
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................ 64
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
Settings for the Display ........................ 64
(SCREEN SETUP)
Custom Settings.................................... 66
(CUSTOM SETUP)
Settings for the Speakers ...................... 67
(SPEAKER SETUP)
Quick Setup and Resetting the
System ............................................ 69
(SETUP)
Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................... 70
Specifications ........................................ 73
Glossary ................................................74
Index to Parts and Controls...................77
Language Code List ..............................81
DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 82
Index ..................................................... 83
Quick Reference for Remote
Commander .................................... 84
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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.
Symbol
Meaning
Functions available in VIDEO CD
mode
Functions available in CD mode
Functions available in Super Audio
CD and Audio CD mode
Functions available for MP3* audio
tracks
Functions available for JPEG files
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.
This System Can Play the
Following Discs
DVD VIDEO
Super Audio
CD
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
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Disc logo
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Format of
discs
Format of
discs
Disc logo
Terms for Discs
• Title
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
• Chapter
Section of a picture or a music piece that is
smaller than titles. A title is composed of
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
• Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
files.
• Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.
• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or Super Audio CD. Depending on the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 25), the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections
called “scenes.”
• File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing
JPEG image files.
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
MP3
structure
Track
Index
Disc
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. Depending on the
DVD, no region code indication may be given
even though playing the DVD is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Album
File
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.
Moreover, you can play highresolution still pictures, if they
are included on the disc.
About Multi Session CD
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when
a JPEG image file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files
recorded in later sessions can also be played
back.
• If audio tracks and images in music CD format
or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played
back.
Examples of discs that the
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3,”
“.JPG,” or “.JPEG”)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3/JPEG format that conforms to
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
• Progressive JPEG file
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)
Do not load the following discs:
• A DVD with a different region code (page 7,
75).
• A disc that is neither standard nor circular
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still
left on it.
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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.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
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.
* 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 trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
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• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.
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
Disc name or
Playback status
title name
disc type
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Currently playing title number (VIDEO
CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number)
Currently playing chapter
number (VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD: index number)
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12
18(34)
Playing time
T
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
DVD
Type of disc being
played back
1:32:55
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
Current setting
Options
Control Menu items
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
SUBTITLE
Select:
ENTER
Operation message
List of Control Menu Items
DISC
Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.
TITLE (DVD only) (page 35)/
Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be
played.
Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) /
TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 35)
CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 36)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be
played.
INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 36)
ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 27, 35) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/
Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.
MP3 only) (page 27, 35)
INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only)
Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to
be played.
TIME (page 36)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super
Changes the audio setting.
(page 36)
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 42)
SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 48)
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 28)
Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 28)
Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.
DATE (JPEG only) (page 41)
Displays the date information.
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 47)
Changes the angle.
PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super
Selects the play mode.
Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 32)
REPEAT (page 33)
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.
CONTROL (page 49)
Tips
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
Control Menu display
m
Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items vary depending on the disc.
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t
unless you set the [REPEAT] setting to
[OFF].
• The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.
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Getting Started
Check that you have the following items:
• Speakers (5)
• Subwoofer (1)
• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2)
• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP240 (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• Foot pads (4)
• Operating Instructions
• Speakers-connection and Installation (card)
(1)
You can control the system using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) 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.
Getting Started
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into
the Remote
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
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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 21.
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.
(–)
(–)
(+)
(+)
color tube
To attach the foot pads
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the center
speaker, as shown.
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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
Getting Started
Connect the
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Color label
CENTER
SURR R
EURO AV
AUDIO IN
SPEAKER
FRONT R
FRONT L
WOOFER
VIDEO
SURR L
WOOFER
SAT
R
L
R
L
OUTPUT(TO TV)
COAXIAL
AM
FM 75
AUDIO IN
Surround speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker (L)
Notes on placing speakers
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
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• Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a
specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Note
Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Tip
Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable
from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch
another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
Stripped cords are touching
each other due to excessive
removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to
check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 68.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker
other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If
this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Notes
• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords
are reversed, the sound and will lack bass may be distorted.
• If you connect the speaker cord incorrectly or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, the system enters
standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
(mains), and then turn the system on.
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To change the speaker cables
Detaching
Getting Started
If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.
Catcher
With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords
from plug.
Attaching
While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords.
Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.
Notes
• Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.
• When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.
(–)
(–)
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
• If you connect the subwoofer cord with the polarity incorrect, the STANDBY indicator flashes, and the system
enters standby mode.
Tips
• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22.
• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.
10 mm
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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connect the
To the
AM loop antenna (aerial)
AM terminal
FM wire antenna (aerial)
FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack
AM loop antenna (aerial)
CENTER
SURR R
EURO AV
AUDIO IN
SPEAKER
FRONT R
FRONT L
WOOFER
VIDEO
SURR L
WOOFER
SAT
R
L
R
L
OUTPUT(TO TV)
COAXIAL
AM
FM 75
AUDIO IN
FM wire antenna (aerial)
Notes
• 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.
• When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
A
AM
B
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.
System
COAXIAL
AM
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FM 75
Outdoor FM
antenna (aerial)
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Getting Started
Required cords
SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
Terminals for connecting video and audio components
Connect the
To the
TV (VIDEO IN)
T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack
VCR (AUDIO OUT)
VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks
Digital satellite receiver (AUDIO
OUT)
SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks
Connecting the system to a TV
Connect the system to your TV using the SCART (EURO AV) cord. Be sure to connect the SCART
(EURO AV) cord to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the system.
When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB
signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
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SURR R
CENTER
EURO AV
AUDIO IN
SPEAKER
FRONT R
FRONT L
WOOFER
VIDEO
SURR L
WOOFER
SAT
R
L
R
L
OUTPUT(TO TV)
COAXIAL
AM
FM 75
AUDIO IN
OUT
OUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
L
R
R
VCR
Digital satellite
receiver
TV
Notes
• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.
• The system cannot output component output signals.
• The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the
system speakers.
Tips
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a two channel source from the 6 speakers, select any
sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” or “2CHANNEL STEREO” (page 44).
• If a distortion occurs during playback of the component that is connected to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks, connect
the component to the SAT AUDIO IN jacks.
To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the
system
Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system
with the audio cords (not supplied).
Notes
• The system does not output S video signals.
• When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 58), the audio signal from the AUDIO L/R jack is
output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 64.
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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 (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.
After performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc. To
perform further speakers settings, see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 67.
How to use the Quick Setup
5
Press ENTER.
[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears.
"/1
LANGUAGE SETUP
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
SUOMI
PORTUGUÉS
FUNCTION
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Note
The selectable language is different depending on
the area.
C/X/x/c
ENTER
O RETURN
CLEAR
6
Select a language using X/x, then press
ENTER.
Setting is selected and [ROOM SIZE]
appears.
DVD SETUP
1
2
3
4
ROOM SIZE
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
SMALL
FRONT:
1.6m
SURROUND:
1.6m
Press "/1.
Press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
The guide message appears on the TV
screen.
Note
When a disc is in the system, the guide message
does not appears on the TV screen.
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7
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
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Select a suitable listening position
using X/x, then press ENTER.
Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.
TV TYPE
16 : 9
9
4:3
Select the TV type connected to the
system using C/c, then press ENTER.
The Quick Setup is complete.
When the Quick Setup is completed, the
settings are saved and the guide message
will not appear the next time you turn on the
system.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN, then select the item again.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press DVD SETUP in any Step.
Notes
• When you press CLEAR in guide message, the
message disappears. When you need to change
settings, select [QUICK] from [SETUP] in Setup
Display (page 69).
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• The language you select in [LANGUAGE SETUP] is
also used for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and
[SUBTITLE] (page 64).
• When you select [4:3] in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER
BOX] is selected (page 64).
• The distance and level of each speaker will be set
automatically according to the selection of [ROOM
SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] (page 67).
• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 63).
• The illustrations displayed for [ROOM SIZE] and
[LISTENING POSITION] are only examples and
may differ from the actual room size and layout.
The settings for [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 67) do
not appear on these displays.
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.
Place speakers as illustrated below
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used
with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the
subwoofer at least 0.3 meter from the TV set. If
it is installed too close, color irregularity may
occur on the screen. If color irregularity occurs,
turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If color irregularity occurs again,
place the subwoofer farther away from the TV
set. If color irregularity still occurs after
performing the above, make sure that no
magnetic object is placed near the subwoofer.
Color irregularity may occur as a result of
interaction between the subwoofer and the
magnetic object.
Examples of possible sources of magnetic
interference include: magnetic latches on a TV
stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
Getting Started
Positioning the speakers
About magnetically shielded
speakers (to prevent color
irregularity occurring on the TV
screen)
Specifying the speaker
parameters
Note
Do not place the center and surround speakers farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first
specify the distance of the speakers from your
listening position, then set the level and balance.
Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and
balance to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the setup display.
For details, see “Setting for the Speakers”
(page 67).
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4
Playing Discs
Press A on the system or Z on the
remote.
“OPEN” appears in the front panel display
and the system is ready for loading the disc.
Playing Discs
5
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your
disc.
Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
Press A on the system or Z on the
remote again to close the disc tray.
Adjust the volume
FUNCTION
"/1
Disc tray A
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc
is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
H
STANDBY
indicator
Connect
headphone
"/1
6
Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous
play).
Adjust the volume on the system.
Z
FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
H
After following Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on
the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions on the
menu. (DVD: page 25), (VIDEO CD: page 25).
x
To remove the disc
Press A on the system or Z on the remote.
Remove the disc after it is ejected from the
system. “OPEN” appears in the front panel
display.
To turn on the system
1
2
3
Press "/1.
Turn on your TV.
Switch the input selector on the TV to
this system.
Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
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To turn off the system
Additional operations
MUTING
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
./>
To save the power in standby
mode
X
x
H
Press "/1 while the system turns on (the
STANDBY indicator on the system lights up).
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 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.
VOLUME +/–
To cancel standby mode
Press "/1 once.
To
Press
Stop
x
Pause*
X
Resume play after pause
X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, scene, or file in
continuous play mode
>
Go back to the preceding
.
chapter, track, scene, or file
in continuous play mode
Mute the sound
MUTING. To cancel
muting, press it again
or VOLUME + to
adjust the sound
volume.
* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.
Notes
• If there is no disc in the system, “NO DISC” appears
in the front panel display.
• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one
hour, the system automatically turns off.
Tip
If a DVD has more than two titles, you cannot go
to the next title or go back to the preceding title
by pressing . or >. These buttons work
only within a single title. If you want to go to the
next title or go back to preceding title, press
DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU and then
select the title you want to go to from the control
menu.
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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
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
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.
Notes
• You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle
Play or Program Play.
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
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• The point where you stopped playing is cleared if:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the setting on the Setup Menu.
Tip
To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
Using the DVD’s Menu
Number
buttons
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
C/X/x/c
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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.
Number
buttons
3
3
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
H
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
ENTER
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
select the item you want to play or
change.
Press ENTER.
Note
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed
during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the
system automatically turns off.
x
ENTER
X/x
Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– or DVD
MENU/ALBUM+.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc.
2
2
4
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1
1
1
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–.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
using DVD MENU/ALBUM+.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)
O RETURN
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
3
4
Select the item number you want by
pressing X/x or the number buttons.
Press ENTER.
Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
Refer to the operation details supplied with
the disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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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. To return to PBC playback,
press x twice, then press H.
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be
recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1,
Level 2, or Joliet format for the system to
recognize the tracks. You can also play discs
recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions
of the CD-R/RW device or recording software
(not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
1
2
Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into
the system.
Press H.
The system starts to play the first MP3
audio track in the first album on the disc.
Notes
• The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3)
audio. The system cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an
MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later
sessions, can also be played back.
• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The
maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
contained on an album is 250.)
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is
skipped.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3
format, the system cannot recognize the data properly
and will generate a loud noise which could damage
your speaker system.
• If the system cannot play MP3, set [DATA CD
PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the [CUSTOM SETUP]
setting (page 66).
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories,
including a ROOT directory.
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Selecting an album and track
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
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+
ENTER
O RETURN
DVD
DISPLAY
1
C/X/x/c
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.
The Control Menu and name of the MP3
data disc appear.
2
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER or c.
Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN or C.
MP3
ROCK BEST HIT
KARAOKE
JAZZ
R&B
MY FAVORITE SONGS
CLASSICAL
SALSA OF CUBA
BOSSANOVA
3
5
(ALBUM)
The list of albums contained on the disc
appears.
HOME TOWN
MP3
1.HIGHWAY
2.VIEW POINT
3.MY CHILDREN
4.DANCING
5.GOOD TASTE
6.DESTINATION
7.MARATHON
8.PLACE-KICK
9.TAKE IT EASY
10.PORT TOWER
11.STANDARD
Playing Discs
HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
Select an album you want to play using
X/x and press ENTER.
To turn off the display
Press DVD DISPLAY.
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for
album or track names. Anything else is displayed as
“ ”.
• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3
tag information is displayed as a track name.
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
• If an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played,
indicated elapsed time may be different from the
actual time.
• Until playing the disc or selecting an album in step 2,
album name is displayed as “**Album” (** refers to
a number) in the Control Menu, after which the album
name is displayed.
Tip
When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you can select an
album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM– on the remote.
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Playing JPEG Image Files
Selecting an album and file
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
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
DVD TOP
MENU/
ALBUM–
DVD MENU/
ALBUM+
ENTER
O RETURN
DVD
DISPLAY
C/X/x/c
Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into
the system.
Press H.
The system starts to play the first JPEG
image file in the first album on the disc.
1
• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or
“.JPEG.”
• The system can play Multi Session CDs.
• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The
maximum number of JPEG image files that can be
contained on an album is 250.)
• An album that does not include a JPEG file is
skipped.
• If the system cannot play JPEG, set [DATA CD
PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP]
setting (page 66).
• A JPEG image file of a length or width of more than
4,720 dots cannot be played.
• A JPEG image file with a high width to length cannot
be played.
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
system depending on file format.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories,
including a ROOT directory.
• Progressive JPEG image files cannot be played on
this system.
Tip
When you go to the next file or to go back to the
previous file, press .or >.
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu and name of the JPEG
data disc appears.
Notes
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4
2
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER or c.
(ALBUM)
The list of albums contained in the disc
appears.
MOUNTAIN
JPEG
FAMILY
FLOWER
GARDEN
TRAIN
CAR
3
4
Select an album you want to play using
X/x and press ENTER.
Select
press ENTER.
(FILE) using X/x and
The list of files contained in the current
album appears.
MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
1.HAPPY
2.BIRTHDAY
3.CELEBRATION
4.CHRISTMAS
5.MOM
6.BASEBALL
7.PARTY
8.DAD
9.TRAVEL
10.FRIEND
11.DRIVE
JPEG
5
Enjoying the Slide show on
JPEG data disc (JPEG only)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
M
H
Select a file using X/x and press
ENTER.
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.
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for
album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.
• Until playing the disc or selecting an album in step 2,
album name is displayed as “**Album” (** refers to
a number) in the Control Menu, after which the album
name is displayed.
1
Slide show starts from the current image.
2
Tip
Press H when you want to exit Slide
show.
Return to normal play from the current
image.
To change the interval time of
Slide show
Each time you press M during Slide show, the
interval time changes. With each press, the
indication changes as follows:
1M t 2M t 3M
t
When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an
album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP
MENU/ALBUM– on the remote.
Press M while displaying a JPEG
image.
The 3M interval time is faster than 2M.
Note
Slide show can play in only one direction.
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To rotate the current image
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
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.
PLAY
MODE
REPEAT
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Number
buttons
H
Note
You cannot rotate an image during Slide show. Press
H to return to normal play before this operation.
C/X/x/c
ENTER
ORETURN
CLEAR
1
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the
front panel display.
The Program Menu appears on the TV
screen.
For example, select a track on an MP3 disc.
Program
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total Time - - : - -
To check the tracks or albums that you have
already created once, press C to select the
jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar
to display the rest of the list using X/x.
Press c or O RETURN to return to the
track list.
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You can select the jump bar icon only if
there are more than 9 programmed tracks or
albums.
2
Press c.
Program
1 Album
2 Album
Track
3 Album2(CD)
ALL TRACKS
4 Album1 TRACK1
5 Album2 TRACK2
6 Album3 TRACK3
7
4 TRACK4
8
5 TRACK5
9
6 TRACK6
10
7 TRACK7
8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
6
Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H.
To return to normal play
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PGM” disappears from the front panel
display.
Other Operations
To
Do this
Turn off the
Program Menu
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
to turn off the Program Menu.
Cancel the
programmed
order
Press CLEAR in Step 5, and the
last program is cancelled one by
one.
Select the track you want to program.
Notes
For example, select track “7.”
• This Program Play function is not available for DVDs
and JPEG.
• When you remove the disc, Program Play is cancelled
and the program you create is cleared.
• When you program MP3 tracks, “--:--” is displayed
as the total time of the programmed tracks.
Program
1 Album
2 Album
Track
3 Album2(CD)
ALL TRACKS
4 Album1 TRACK1
5 Album2 TRACK2
6 Album3 TRACK3
7
4 TRACK4
8
5 TRACK5
9
6 TRACK6
10
7 TRACK7
8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
4
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
selected order.
Total Time - - : - -
To select a track that is not displayed on the
window, press c to select the jump bar icon,
and then scroll the jump bar to display the
rest of the list using X/x. Press C or
O RETURN to return to the track list.
You can select the jump bar icon only if
there are more than 9 tracks.
3
To program other tracks, repeat Steps
2 to 4.
Total Time - - : - -
Playing Discs
The cursor moves to the track (in this case,
“1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks,
it is required to select the album.
5
Tip
You can perform Repeat Play of programmed tracks.
Press REPEAT, or set [REPEAT] to [ALL] in the
Control Menu display during Program Play (page 33).
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select “7” then press ENTER.
Total time of the programmed
tracks (except MP3)
Program
1 TRACK7
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total Time - - : - -
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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.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
H
ENTER
C/X/x/c
DVD
DISPLAY
PLAY
MODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
H
1
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
2
1
HOME TOWN
ROCK BEST HIT
(15)
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the
front panel display.
When you play an MP3 disc, you can play
all tracks in albums in a random order.
For details on album shuffle, see page 32.
2
Press X/x to select
(PLAY
MODE), then press ENTER or c.
Press H.
CONTINUE
CONTINUE(ALBUM)
SHUFFLE
SHUFFLE(ALBUM)
PROGRAM
3
To return to normal play
In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUF” disappears from the front panel
display (SHUFFLE cancelled). The same
applies to cancel SHUFFLE (ALBUM).
MP3
Select SHUFFLE or SHUFFLE (ALBUM)
using X/x and press ENTER.
SHUFFLE: Plays tracks on the disc in
random order.
SHUFFLE (ALBUM): Plays tracks from a
selected album in random order.
4
Press H.
The selected Shuffle Play begins.
Note
Shuffle Play is cancelled when you eject the disc. The
play mode changes in the following sequence:
SHUFFLE t CONTINUE
SHUFFLE (ALBUM) t CONTINUE (ALBUM)
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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 25).
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super
Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program
Play is set to OFF
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc,
or repeats the current album (only
when CONTINUE (ALBUM) or
SHUFFLE (ALBUM) in the play
mode is selected).
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
REPEAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
x When playing a JPEG
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the files on the disc
(when CONTINUE is selected in the
play mode), or repeats the current
album (when CONTINUE (ALBUM)
is selected in the play mode).
H
ENTER
C/X/x/c
DVD
DISPLAY
1
x When Program Play is set to ON
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
Notes
Press DVD DISPLAY.
• Depending on the DVD disc, Repeat Play does not
work.
• Repeat Play is cancelled when you eject the disc.
• If [ALL] is selected, Repeat Play is limited to 5 times.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
If you do not select [OFF], the [REPEAT]
indicator lights in green.
3
Playing Discs
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
Select the Repeat Play setting, then
press ENTER.
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1:32:55
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Tips
• You can set Repeat Play during stop mode.
After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H.
The system starts Repeat Play.
• You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status.
Press REPEAT on the remote.
• You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that
contain chapters.
OFF
ALL
TITLE
CHAPTER
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(Scan, Slow-motion Play)
You can locate a particular point on a disc
quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing
back slowly.
H
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
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
Opposite direction
1m t 2m
SLOW
m/M
/
t
4
To change the scan speed (DVD/
VIDEO CD only)
t
Searching for a Particular
Point on a Disc
The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than
1M/1m.
Watching frame by frame
(Slow-motion Play)
(DVD/VIDEO CD only)
Press
or
pause mode.
when the system is in the
To return to normal speed, press H.
• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be
able to perform some of the operations described.
• During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is
output.
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward
or fast reverse (Scan)
Press m or M while playing a disc.
When you find the point you want,
press H to return to normal speed.
Each time you press
or
during Slowmotion Play, the playback speed changes. Two
speeds are available. With each press, the
indication changes as follows:
Playback direction
2 t1
Opposite direction (DVD only)
2 t1
t
1
2
To change the speed of Slowmotion Play
t
Notes
The 2
1 /1
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/2
.
playback speed is slower than
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. Also chapters and indexes are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, so you
select the desired one by entering its number. Or
you can search a particular point using the time
code (TIME SEARCH).
You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD
(when the PBC function is on).
(TRACK)
x When playing an MP3
(ALBUM) or
(TRACK)
x When displaying a JPEG file
(ALBUM) or
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
C/X/x/c
DVD
DISPLAY
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.
ENTER
ORETURN
CLEAR
Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
Press X/x to select the search method,
then press ENTER or c.
CD
13.STAY
14.BAD
15.BEAUTIFUL
16.HOLD.ME
17.FIRST TIME
18.BLUE SKY
19.OUR EARTH
20.NO NAME
21.SWEETEST
22.KISS ME
23.FIRE
24.ANGEL
Searching for a title/track/
album/file
2
CD
1.HIGHWAY
2.VIEW POINT
3.MY CHILDREN
4.DANCING
5.GOOD TASTE
6.DESTINATION
7.MARATHON
8.PLACE-KICK
9.TAKE IT EASY
10.PORT TOWER
11.STANDARD
12.LADY
CD
1
(FILE)
Example: when you select
(TRACK)
The list of tracks contained in the disc
appears.
CD
Number
buttons
Playing Discs
x When playing a Super Audio CD
3
Press X/x to select the desired track,
then press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
selected track.
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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.
x When playing a DVD
To turn off the Control Menu
(CHAPTER)
x When playing a VIDEO CD (Without
PBC functions)
(INDEX)
x When playing a Super Audio CD
(INDEX)
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number).
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of chapters or indexes.
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
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T
DVD
1:32:55
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
To search for a particular point
using the time code (TIME
SEARCH)
Example: If you search for the playing time of
the current title on a DVD
1
In Step 2, select
(TIME).
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title)
is selected.
2
Press ENTER or c.
“T--:--:--” appears above “T**:**:**.”
3
Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find a desired point at 2
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
Notes
3
Press ENTER or c.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
––(34)
T
1:32:55
DVD
• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• The time search function does not work on a VIDEO
CD (when the PBC function is on).
• If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the
current title using the time code. If you play a CD,
Super Audio CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, input the
playing time of the current track using the time code.
Tip
You can change the display to show playing time or
remaining time. For details, see “Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time” (page 40).
4
Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the chapter or index number you
want to search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
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Viewing Information about
the Disc
You can check disc information, such as the
remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD,
tracks in a CD, Super Audio CD, VIDEO CD, or
MP3, or files in a JPEG using the front panel
display (page 78).
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Playing time and number of the current title
Playing Discs
Viewing the playing time and
remaining time in the front
panel display
When playing a DVD
Remaining time of the
current title
Playing time and number
of the current chapter
Remaining time of the
current chapter
DISPLAY
Title name a)
Current sound field b)
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes as shown in the
charts.
Volume b)
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When playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), Super
Audio CD or CD
When playing an MP3
Playing time and current track number
Playing time and current track number
(when playing a CD)
Remaining time of
the current track
Remaining time of the
current track
Track (file) name
Playing time of the disc
Album (folder) name c)
Remaining time of the
disc
Current sound field b)
Track name a)
Volume b)
Current sound field b)
Volume b)
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When program play is activated
Current file number
Number of the programmed tracks and the total
playing time
File name
Remaining time of
the current track
Album (folder) name c)
Playing Discs
When playing a JPEG
Track name a)
Current sound field b)
Current Sound Field b)
Volume b)
Volume b)
a) This information is skipped if name
information does not exist.
b) Returns to the first information when
indication time completes.
c) Returns to the first information when the text
scrolling is finished.
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the disc information may not be
displayed.
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
• If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3
tag information is displayed as a track (file) name.
• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for
album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and
current track remaining time may not be displayed
accurately.
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
– during fast-forward/reverse.
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Tips
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only
the playing time of the scene is displayed.
• The playing time and remaining time of the current
chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on
your TV screen. See the following section “Checking
the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for details on
how to read this information.
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.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
DISPLAY
DVD
DISPLAY
1
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
18(34)
T
1:32:55
DVD
Disc type
Time information
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you
can check depend on the disc you are
playing.
x When playing a DVD
• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
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• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
• **:**:**
Playing time of the menu or current
title without a chapter
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image data.
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
Playing Discs
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
Checking the date
information (JPEG only)
DVD
DISPLAY
x When playing an MP3
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
MOUNTAIN
FAMILY
1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY
To turn off the Control Menu
JPEG
01 / 01/ 2004
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Date information
Notes
• Only alphabetical letters 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.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Note
If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
Tip
You can change the date information order in [JPEG
DATE] of [CUSTOM SETUP] (page 66).
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Sound Adjustments
Press X/x to select
then press ENTER.
(AUDIO),
The options for AUDIO appear.
Changing the Sound
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
18(34)
DVD
T
1:32:55
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks,
you can select the language you want while
playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats
(PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS),
you can select the audio format you want while
playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs, or MP3, 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 (in this
case, the sound loses its stereo effect). For
example, when playing a disc containing a song
with the vocals on the right channel and the
instruments on the left channel, you can select
the left channel and hear only the instruments
from both speakers.
AUDIO
X/x
DVD
DISPLAY
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
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 81 to see which language
the code represents. When the same
language is displayed two or more times,
the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats.
x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
MP3
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
x When playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super
Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
• MULTI: The disc has multi-channel
playback area.
• 2CH: The disc has 2 channel playback
area.
• CD: When you want to play the disc as
a conventional CD.
ENTER
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
Note
The Control Menu is displayed.
Not all discs give you the three choices above
when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends
on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD
to be played.
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Press X/x to select the desired audio
signal.
Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
Surround component 2
Tips
•You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing
AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
•You can check the audio information, such as the
language or sound channel of a disc in the front panel
display.
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1
Front component 2 +
Centre component 1
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1
The display examples are as
follows:
Displaying the audio
information of the disc
(DVD only)
Sound Adjustments
• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
• During DVD playback, the sound may change
automatically.
* [PCM,] [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY
DIGITAL] is displayed.
For [DOLBY DIGITAL], the channels in the
playing track are displayed numerically as
follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
• PCM (stereo)
PROGRAM FORMAT
When you select [AUDIO], the channels being
played are displayed on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple
signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel
signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending
on the DVD, the number of recorded channels
may differ.
PCM 48kHz 24bit
• Dolby Surround
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
DOLBY SURROUND
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Current audio format*
PROGRAM FORMAT
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DVD
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
• DTS
T
1:32:55
1: ENGLISH
PROGRAM FORMAT
PROGRAM FORMAT
DTS 3/2.1
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
Tips
• When the signal contains surround signal
components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect
is enhanced.
• If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system
outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
into your home.
To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly
until the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
Using only the front speaker
and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL
STEREO)
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.
MODE
Automatic decoding of the
audio input signal (AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)
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.
AUTO
FORMAT
DIRECT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the
remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO”
appears in the front panel display.
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Sound field
Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO
A.F.D. AUTO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until
“2CH ST” appears in the front panel
display.
Sound field
Display
2CHANNEL STEREO
2CH ST
Selecting a sound field (AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT button)
Selecting a sound field
(MODE button)
AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT
MODE
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
5
6
7
8
9
7
8
9
10
0
10
0
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the
remote repeatedly until the sound field you
want appears in the front panel display.
Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears in the
front panel display.
Display
Sound field
Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO
A.F.D. AUTO
2CHANNEL STEREO
2CH ST
ROCK
ROCK
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
PRO LOGIC
DOLBY PL
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
PRO LOGICII MOVIE
PLII MOVIE
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
PRO LOGICII MUSIC
PLII MUSIC
Sound field
POP
POP
JAZZ
JAZZ
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
NEWS
NEWS
SPORTS
SPORTS
MOVIE
MOVIE
Sound Adjustments
1
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels
from two-channel sources. This mode performs
Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and
output to front, center, and surround speakers.
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
x ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, NEWS,
SPORTS, MOVIE
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII
MOVIE/MUSIC
Sound field
Display
HEADPHONE 2
CHANNEL STEREO
HP 2CH
HEADPHONE
SURROUND
HP SURR
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.
The each mode provided sound to suit the
source.
When using the headphones
x HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the
headphone L/R. Standard two channel (stereo)
sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to two channels.
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x HEADPHONE SURROUND
This mode outputs the sound as surround from
headphone L/R.
Using the Sound Effect
To turn the surround effect off
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote
repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the
front panel display, or press MODE on the
remote to display “2CH ST.”
This system provides you with 2 types of sound
effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the
sound to suit your needs.
Note
When the input signal is multi channel source, AUTO
FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC, AUTO FORMAT
DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC are
cancelled and the multi channel source is output
directly.
DSGX
NIGHT MODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
Tip
7
8
9
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound
of a two channel source from the 6 speakers, select any
sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO” or “2CHANNEL STEREO.”
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0
Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the
remote.
The sound effect is activated.
x NIGHT MODE
In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or
dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even
at low volume. It is useful for watching movies
at night.
x DSGX
With DSGX on, bass frequencies are effectively
reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote
again.
Notes
• These two types of sound effect cannot be activated
at the same time.
• When playing a Super Audio CD, these functions are
not effective.
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Press ENTER or c.
The angle number changes to “-.”
Using Various Additional Functions
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
18(34)
Changing the Angles
T
DVD
1:32:55
–(9)
4
Select the angle number using the
number buttons or X/x, then press
ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Number
buttons
ANGLE
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change
the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded on the
DVD.
3
Tip
You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE.
Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
Using Various Additional Functions
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.
ENTER
C/X/x/c
DVD
DISPLAY
1
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of angles. The [ANGLE]
indicator lights up in green when angles are
recorded on the disc.
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
18(34)
T
1:32:55
DVD
1(9)
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
the subtitles on or off while playing. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc,
you can change the subtitle language while
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever
you want. You can select the language you want
to practic, for example, turn on the subtitles for
better understanding.
Press X/x to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate
the language code. Refer to the language
code list on page 81 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.
Note
SUBTITLE
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change
the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded
on it.
3
Tip
You can select subtitles directly by pressing
SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the
language changes.
ENTER
C/X/x/c
DVD
DISPLAY
1
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER or c.
The options for [SUBTITLE] appear.
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
18(34)
T
1:32:55
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
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DVD
3
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL)
Press X/x to select
(CUSTOM
PARENTAL CONTROL), then press
ENTER or c.
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] is
selected.
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12
18(34)
T
1:32:55
ON
PASSWORD
4
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press
ENTER.
x If you have not entered a password
yet
The display for registering a new password
appears.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental Control
password for up to 25 discs. If you set a 26th
disc, the playback restriction of the disc for
which you first set the password is cancelled.
Number
buttons
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
DVD
DISPLAY
1
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press ENTER .
Enter a 4-digit password by using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
x If you have already registered a
password
x
C/X/x/c
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Using Various Additional Functions
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.
The same password is used for both Parental
Control and Custom Parental Control.
DVD
ENTER
O RETURN
The display for entering the password
appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
ENTER
.
Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2
In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
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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
If you make a mistake
Custom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press ENTER .
Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3
again.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
2
To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
1
2
In Step 4, select [OFF t], then press
ENTER.
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To change the password
1
In Step 4, press X/x to select [PASSWORD
t], then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
3
Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
4
To confirm your password, re-enter it using
the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
Notes
• When you change the layer or area in a Super Audio
CD which has Custom Parental Control set, the
display for entering the password may appear.
• When you set the Custom Parental Control password
for a Hybrid Super Audio CD, the Custom Parental
Control setting only works for the current layer.
Tip
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number
“199703” using the number buttons when the
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks
you for your password, then press ENTER. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback for children
(Parental Control)
(DVD only)
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.
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x When you have already registered a
password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Number
buttons
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press
4
O RETURN
In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
The Setup Display appears.
2
Enter your password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password
appears.
DVD
SETUP
1
.
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP],
then press ENTER or c.
OFF
USA
[CUSTOM SETUP] is displayed.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
OFF
AUDIO DRC:
STANDARD
DATA CD PRIORITY:
MP3
JPEG DATE:
MM/DD/YYYY
3
5
Using Various Additional Functions
ENTER
C/X/x/c
ENTER
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press ENTER or c.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
displayed.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
STANDARD:
USA
CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS
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.
6
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press ENTER .
Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
If you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter the standard code in the table on
page 53 using the number buttons.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
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7
Press X/x to select [LEVEL] then press
ENTER or c.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
displayed.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
8:
CHANGE PASSWORD 7:
6:
5:
4:
3:
2:
1:
8
OFF
2
NC17
R
PG13
PG
G
The parental Control setting is complete.
PG13
USA
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN or C to go back to the
previous screen.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
To turn off the Parental Control
function and play the DVD after
entering your password
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To change the password
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1
Insert the disc and press H.
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display
appears.
Select the level you want using X/x,
then press ENTER.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
4:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
Playing the disc for which
Parental Control is set
1
In Step 5, select [CHANGE PASSWORD
t] using x, then press ENTER or c.
The display for entering the password
appears.
2
Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.
Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The system starts playback.
Notes
• If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change
the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level
returns to the original level.
Tip
If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Step 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback for children.”
When you are asked to enter your password, enter
“199703” using the number buttons, then press
ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in
Step 3, replace the disc in the system and press H.
When the [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears,
enter your new password.
Area Code
Standard
Code number
Argentina
2044
Australia
2047
Austria
2046
Belgium
2057
Brazil
2070
Canada
2079
Chile
2090
2092
Denmark
2115
Finland
2165
France
2174
Germany
2109
Hong Kong
2219
India
2248
Indonesia
2238
Italy
2254
Japan
2276
Korea
2304
Malaysia
2363
Mexico
2362
Netherlands
2376
New Zealand
2390
Norway
2379
Pakistan
2427
Philippines
2424
Portugal
2436
Russia
2489
Singapore
2501
Spain
2149
Sweden
2499
Switzerland
2086
Taiwan
2543
Thailand
2528
United Kingdom
2184
Using Various Additional Functions
China
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Code numbers of controllable
TVs
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote
TV
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control
your TV with the supplied remote.
Manufacturer
Code number
SONY
001
Notes
Admiral
012, 016, 039
• 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 be reset to the default (SONY)
setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
AIWA
001, 007, 008
AKAI
002, 010, 027
AOC
002
Bell&Howell
016, 039
Controlling TVs with the
remote
TV ?/1
TV
Number
buttons
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TV VOL +/–
3
0
Bestar
027
Blaupunkt
052, 053
Blue sky
027
Brandt
045
Broksonic
(Brocsonic)
002
Bush
006, 027
Clatronic
027
Croslex
034
CURTIS-MATHES
002, 046
DAEWOO
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 027
Daytron
020
Deccacolour
037
DUAL
027
EMERSON
002, 020
Ferguson
035, 042, 045
TV/VIDEO
First line
010, 027
TV CH +/–
FISHER
009, 010
Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your
TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
using the number buttons. Then release TV
[/1.
If you set successfully the manufacturer’s code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times
quickly.
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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.
FUJITSU
055
FUNAI
054
Fraba
027
General Electric
002, 012, 049
Goodmans
006, 027, 045
GRUNDIG
038, 052, 053
HITACHI
002, 013, 014, 015, 020, 021,
027
Inno-Hit
027
Irradio
027
ITT/NOKIA
025, 026
JC Penny
002, 012
JVC
018, 019
Code number
Manufacturer
Kendo
027
Supervision
027
Kiton
027
SYLVANIA
002, 034
KTV
002, 020
TaTung
027
LG/Goldstar
002, 020, 027, 028, 038
TEAC
027
LOEWE
027, 028, 038
Techimagen
027
LXI(Sears)
002, 009, 012, 034, 046
TELEFUNKEN
035, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045
MAGNAVOX
002, 020, 027, 034
THOMSON
035, 041, 043, 045
MARANTZ
022
Thorn
027
Mark
027
TOSHIBA
039, 046, 047, 048
Matsui
010, 052, 053
Universum
027
Medion
027
Vestel
027
Mitsubishi/MGA
002, 021, 022
Videch
002, 015
NEC
002, 020, 023, 024, 048
W.W.House
027
NEI
027
WARDS
002, 020
NOKIA
025, 026
Watson
027
Nokia Oceanic
026
ZENITH
016, 017
Nordmende
035, 042
Okano
027
ORION
007
PANASONIC
049, 050, 051
Code number
Other Operations
Manufacturer
Controlling the TV
You can control your TV using the buttons
below.
Philco
002, 004, 015, 020, 034
By pressing
You can
PHILIPS
013, 027, 034
TV [/1
Turn the TV on or off.
Phoenix
027
TV/VIDEO
PIONEER
029, 030, 031, 046, 049
Portland
002
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
Provision
027
TV VOL +/–
Adjust the TV volume.
TV CH +/–
Select the TV channel.
PYE
027
QUASAR
039, 049
Radio
027
RADIO SHACK
002, 012, 022
Using the number buttons for
controlling the TV
When you set the remote to the TV mode, you
can use the number buttons for controlling the
TV.
Radiola
034
RCA/PROSCAN
002, 012, 032, 033
SABA
035, 041, 042, 043, 045
Press the TV button.
SAMSUNG
002, 013, 020, 027, 028, 036,
037, 038
SANYO
009, 010, 011
The TV button turns red and the remote is set to
the TV mode. You can select the TV channels by
using the number buttons.
>10 is for selecting the channel number greater
than 10.
To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button
again.
Schneider
027
SCOTT
002
SHARP
020, 039, 040
SIEMENS
052
Signature
016, 039, 040
Sinudyne
027
Supertech
027
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Notes
• The TV button turns off when you do not operate the
remote for 10 seconds.
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
Tip
Depending on the TV manufacture, the following
method works. For double-digit number, press
-/-- first and then number. (For example, for channel
25, press -/--, then 2 and 5.)
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.
SONY TV
DIRECT
TV
Number
buttons
TV CH +
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
TV/VIDEO
When you connect the T EURO AV OUTPUT
(TO TV) jack of the system to the EURO AV
INPUT jack of your TV using the SCART
(EURO AV) cord (not supplied), you do not
need to perform the following preparation.
Preparation
Register the TV’s input source connected to this
system.
Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering
the code for the TV’s input source to
connect this system (see table below)
using the number buttons.
TV’s input source is selected.
If you successfully set the TV’s input source
code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the
setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes
five times quickly.
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TV’s input source
TV/VIDEO
0
No input source
(Default)
1
VIDEO1
2
VIDEO2
3
VIDEO3
4
VIDEO4
5
VIDEO5
6
VIDEO6
7
COMPONENT 1
INPUT
8
COMPONENT 2
INPUT
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.
Notes
• This function is only for SONY TV series.
• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this
function may not work. Install the system near the
TV.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
and this system while the TV button is flashing.
Other Operations
By pressing Number
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH + while entering the
code for transmit time (see table below) using
the number buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is selected.
If you successfully set the transmit time code,
the TV button flashes twice slowly. If the setting
is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times
quickly.
By pressing Number
Transmit time
TV CH +
1
0.5 (Default)
2
1
3
1.5
4
2
5
2.5
6
3
7
3.5
8
4
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Using the Video or Other
Unit
Enjoying the Radio
Presetting Radio Stations
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.
You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
TUNER/
BAND
TUNER
MENU
FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
0
TUNING –/+
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears in the front panel display.
C/X/x/c
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of
the system changes in the following sequence.
TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t
SAT t TV* t DVD t TUNER FM t ...
* When selecting the TV, TV sound is output. When
connecting to TV only using the SCART jack, no
sound is output from TV.
To use a digital satellite receiver
or other components with a high
audio output level
Connect the satellite receiver to the SAT jacks of
this system. You can also connect the
components with a high audio output level
(including 2V r.m.s components, such as MD,
etc.) to the SAT jacks.
1
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until
the band you want appears in the front
panel display.
Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the
band toggles between FM and AM.
2
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
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ENTER
Press TUNER MENU.
Press C/X/x/c repeatedly until
“MEMORY” appears in the front panel
display.
5
Press ENTER.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page
58).
"/1
6
TUNER/
BAND
Press C/X/x/c to select the preset
number you want.
FUNCTION
FM MODE
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
PRESET
–/+
Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
TUNING –/+
x
DISPLAY
VOLUME +/–
m
1
8
Other Operations
7
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM
or AM appears in the front panel
display.
The last received station is tuned in.
Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Restart from step 1.
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.
Every time you press TUNER/BAND, the
band toggles between FM and AM.
3
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the
remote repeatedly.
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For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING +
or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the
automatic tuning.
1
The last station you received is tuned in.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode
of the system changes in the following
sequence:
TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO
t SAT t TV t DVD t TUNER FM…
Tips
• If an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE on the
remote 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).
To check the frequency or sound
field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel
display changes as follows:
index name of the station* t frequency t
sound field t volume t index name of the
station...
* This is displayed if you have entered a name
for a preset station (page 60).
2
3
4
5
6
Naming Preset Stations
Press TUNER MENU.
Press C or c repeatedly until “NAME
IN” appears.
Press ENTER.
Create an index name by using the
cursor buttons:
If you make a mistake
Press C or c repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then press X/x to
select the desired character. Capital letters,
numbers, and 9 symbols (’ - / , + < > _ blank
space) can be input for a radio station name.
7
Press ENTER.
The station name is stored.
TUNER
MENU
FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
PRESET
–/+
60GB
Press PRESET+ or – repeatedly to
select the preset station you want to
create an index name for.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
to move the cursor to the next position.
You can enter a name of up to 9 characters for
preset stations. These names (for example,
“XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel
display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered
for each preset station.
C/X/x/c
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM”
or “AM” appears in the front panel
display.
ENTER
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
What is the Radio Data
System?
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.
SLEEP
Note
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Other Operations
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.
RDS is available only for FM stations.*
Using the Sleep Timer
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the
signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.
DIMMER
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the
TUNER information.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name may not appear in the display.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minutes
display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
SLP AUTO t SLP 90MIN t SLP 80MIN
r
R
SLP OFF T SLP 10MIN ..... SLP 70MIN
When you choose AUTO
The system turns off when the current disc
finishes playback (up to 240 minutes). The
system turns off if you manually stop playing a
disc.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once. You cannot check the
remaining time if you select “SLP AUTO.”
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
time.
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To cancel the Sleep Timer
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLP OFF”
appears in the display.
To change the brightness of the
front panel display
Press DIMMER.
Returning to the Default
Settings
You can return the system parameters, such as
speaker settings and preset stations, to the
default settings.
A
>
You can change the brightness of the front panel
display by two steps.
X
Press >, X and A on the system at the
same time.
“ColdRESET” appears in the front panel display
and the default settings are returned.
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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 6468. For an overall list of Setup Display items,
see page 82.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Select an item using X/x, then press
ENTER or c.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ENTER
C/X/x/c
O RETURN
Options
DVD
SETUP
Press C or O RETURN to return to setup
items.
4
1
In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
Main
item
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
Settings and Adjustments
How to use the Setup Display
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: [4:3 PAN SCAN]
Selected setting
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Display is turned off.
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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 63).
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
For details on using the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO
x TV TYPE (DVD only)
x OSD (On-Screen Display)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
Selects the display language on the screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3
LETTER
BOX
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Displays a wide picture
with bands on the upper and lower
portions of the screen.
4:3
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. Automatically displays
the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions
that do not fit.
x DVD MENU (DVD only)
Selects the desired language for the DVD menu.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x AUDIO (DVD only)
Selects the language of the sound track.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Selects the language of the subtitle.
Select the language from the displayed list.
Note
If you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for [OSD]).
Tip
If you select [OTHERS t] in [DVD MENU],
[AUDIO] or [SUBTITLE] select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
(page 81).
After you have made a selection, the language code (4
digits) is displayed the next time you select [OTHERS
t].
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x LINE
16:9
Selects the output method for video signals from
the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on
the rear panel of the system.
4:3 LETTER BOX
VIDEO
Outputs video signals.
RGB
Outputs RGB signals.
Note
If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture
appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB].
Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV.
4:3 PAN SCAN
Note
x SCREEN SAVER
Turns the screen saver on and off so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave the
system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or
when you playback a CD, a Super Audio CD, an
MP3, or JPEG file (except during the slide
show) for more than 15 minutes. The screen
saver will help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (afterimage). Press H to
turn off the screen saver.
ON
Turns on the screen saver.
OFF
Turns off the screen saver.
Settings and Adjustments
Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
x BACKGROUND
Selects the background color or picture on the
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
JACKET
PICTURE
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, but
only when the jacket picture is
already recorded on the disc (CDEXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not
contain a jacket picture, the
[GRAPHICS 1] picture appears.
GRAPHICS 1-5
A preset picture stored in the
system appears in the background.
BLUE
The background color is blue.
BLACK
The background color is black.
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Custom Settings
(CUSTOM SETUP)
x AUDIO DRC*
Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound
track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late
at night.
* Dynamic Range Compression
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings.
Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display.
For details on using the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
OFF
No compression of DYNAMIC
range.
STANDARD
Reproduces the sound track with
the kind of DYNAMIC range that
the recording engineer intended.
MAX
Narrows the DYNAMIC range
fully.
Note
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
OFF
AUDIO DRC:
STANDARD
DATA CD PRIORITY:
MP3
JPEG DATE:
MM/DD/YYYY
x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)
AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only)
Set priority data you want to play, when you play
the DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW)
contained MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.
MP3
If an MP3 file exists on a disc, the
system recognises the disc as an
“MP3 Disc.” If only JPEG files
exist on the disc, the system
recognises the disc as a “JPEG
Disc.”
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.
JPEG
If a JPEG file exists on the disc,
the system recognises the disc as a
“JPEG Disc.” If only MP3 files
exist on the disc, the system
recognises the disc as an “MP3
Disc.”
OFF
No priority given.
x JPEG DATE
AUTO
Priority given.
Change the date information order of a JPEG
image in the Control Menu.
Sets a password and playback limitation level
for DVDs with playback limitation for children.
For details, see [Limiting playback for children
(Parental Control)] (page 50).
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Notes
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION], setting has
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 64).
• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound
tracks have the same number of channels, the system
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio
sound tracks in this order.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digital, or
MPEG audio format by selecting [AUTO].
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MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
YYYY: Year
MM: Month
DD: Day
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
the size of the speakers you have connected and
their distance from your listening position. Then
use the test tone to adjust the level and the
balance of the speakers to the same level.
x DISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using [QUICK
SETUP] (page 19, 69), the setting is
automatically displayed.
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 63).
The default settings are underlined.
1.6m
To return to the default setting
when changing a setting
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
FRONT
1.6m*
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0
meters.
CENTER
1.6m*
(appears when
you set
[CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
Center speaker distance can be moved
up to 1.6 meters forward closer to the
listening position, in 0.2 meter
increments.
SURROUND
1.6m*
(appears when
you set
[SURROUND]
to [YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
Surround speaker distance can be
moved up to 4.6 meters closer to your
listening position from the front
speaker position, in 0.2 meter
increments.
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
x SIZE
If you do not connect center or surround
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND].
Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings
are fixed, you cannot change them.
FRONT
YES
CENTER
YES: Normally select this.
NONE: Select this if no center
speaker is used.
SURROUND
YES: Normally select this.
NONE: Select this if no surround
speaker is used.
SUBWOOFER YES
Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the
subwoofer may output excessive sound.
Settings and Adjustments
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL:
BALANCE:
TEST TONE:
1.6m
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the
default settings are changed.
Notes
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• The [DISTANCE] setting is available except for
Super Audio CDs.
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x LEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
for easy adjustment.
CENTER
0 dB
(appears when
you set
[CENTER] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
Adjusts the level of the center
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
SURROUND
Adjusts the level of the surround
LEFT 0 dB
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
SURROUND
increments).
RIGHT 0 dB
(appears when
you set
[SURROUND] to
[YES] in the
[SIZE] setting.)
Adjusting the speaker
balance and level by using the
test tone
1
The Setup Display appears.
2
3
4
5
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.
6
FRONT
Adjusts the balance between the front
(CENTER) left and right speakers. The center
7
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or
press VOLUME +/–.
x TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL] and [BALANCE].
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OFF
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
ON
The test tone is emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously while
adjusting balance. When you select one of
the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test
tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
Press X or x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press ENTER.
Press X or x repeatedly to select [ON],
then press ENTER.
From your listening position, adjust the
value of [BALANCE] and [LEVEL] using
C/X/x/c.
When selecting [BALANCE], the test tone
is emitted from both left and right speakers
simultaneously.
When selecting [LEVEL], the test tone is
emitted from only the speaker which you
are adjusting.
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the
default settings are changed.
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Press X or x repeatedly to select
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the subwoofer
+4 dB
(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
position is shown as “---”. (You can
adjust from the center 6 steps left or
right.)
Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
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Press ENTER when you have finished
making adjustments.
Press X or x repeatedly to select [TEST
TONE], then press ENTER.
Press X or x repeatedly to select [OFF],
then press ENTER.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
off for a moment.
Tip
To adjust the balance or the level without listening to
the test tone, select [BALANCE] or [LEVEL] in step 3
and press ENTER. Then adjust the balance or level
using X/x and press ENTER.
Quick Setup and Resetting
the System
(SETUP)
Select [SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details
on using the display, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 63).
SETUP
QUICK
RESET
Normally, when you turn the system on for the
first time or after resetting the system, the guide
message appears on the TV screen and you can
perform the Quick Setup. If you cancelled the
Quick Setup and you want to perform the Quick
Setup again, operate on this screen.
See “How to use the Quick Setup” on page 19.
Note
Settings and Adjustments
x QUICK
After performing the Quick Setup, the settings of
following items are changed.
– [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] in
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
– [DISTANCE] and [LEVEL] in [SPEAKER SETUP]
– [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP]
x RESET
You can reset the system.
After you select [RESET] and press ENTER,
select [YES] to reset the settings (it takes a few
seconds to complete). Select [NO] and press
ENTER to cancel. Do not press "/1, when
resetting the system.
Notes
• When you select [RESET], all the settings return to
the default.
• When you turn the system on after resetting, the guide
message appears on the TV screen. To perform the
Quick Setup (page 19), press ENTER, to return to
normal screen, press CLEAR.
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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 left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the balance parameter in the [BALANCE]
menu (page 68).
The STANDBY indicator flashes.
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the
following items.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
top of the system?
• Is the minus and plus of the subwoofer’s speaker
cord attached to the plug with the correct polarity
(page 15)?
After checking the above items and fixing any
problems, connect the power cord again and turn on
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the
cause of the problem cannot be found even after
checking all the above items, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check the speaker connections and settings
(page 21, 67).
• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
AUTO” (page 44).
Picture
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] in the Control Menu
display (page 42).
• Make sure the system is connected appropriately.
There is no picture.
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected
securely.
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
• The system is not connected to the correct t
EURO AV INPUT jack (page 17).
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you
can view pictures from the system.
• Check the output method on your system
(page 65).
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does
not fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
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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 (pages 21, 67).
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 surround effect is difficult to hear when
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG
audio sound track.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 44).
• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
21, 67).
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center speaker
only.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
• Check the speaker connections and settings.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 44).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center
speakers may be less noticeable.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
• Check the speaker connections and settings
(pages 21, 67).
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 44).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 58).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
The remote does not function.
• There are obstacles between the remote and the
system.
• The distance between the remote and the system is
too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the system.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
• There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down
on the disc tray.
• 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.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
Joliet.
• 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 system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer3) audio.
• Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the
[CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 66).
• Directory level is more than 8.
• The disc contains more than 99 albums (the
maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
contained on an album is 250).
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.
Additional Information
Operation
• Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about half an hour (page 3).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
Joliet.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
• Image length or width is more than 4,720 dots.
• Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the
[CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 66).
• Directory level is more than 8.
• You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.
• A JPEG image file with a high width to length
ratio cannot be played.
• The disc contains more than 99 albums (the
maximum number of JPEG image files that can be
contained on an album is 250).
The title of the JPEG album or file is not
correctly displayed.
• The system can only display alphabetical letters
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as
“ ”.
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A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has
been selected (pages 30, 32, 33).
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote
and then start playback (page 24).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
The system turns off during DVD playback.
• If approximately one hour passes with DVD
playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a
DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the
system automatically turns off.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play,
Shuffle Play, or Program Play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that came with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the screen in the
language you want.
• In the Setup Display, select the desired language
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 64).
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.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played (page 47).
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
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A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
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.
Specifications
Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated)
65 W+65 W (4 ohms at
1 kHz, DIN)
Surround mode (reference)
Front: 96 W+96 W
(with SS-TS11)
Center: 96 W
(with SS-CT11)
Surround: 96 W+96 W
(with SS-TS11)
Subwoofer: 170 W
(with SS-WS11)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
Inputs
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD:
λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Signal format system
PAL/NTSC
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22
kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0
dB)
PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz
step)
antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the
interval set at 9 kHz)
antenna (aerial)
AM 100p antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency
450 Hz
Video section (EURO AV)
Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Speakers
Front/Surround
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Bass reflex
70 mm dia. cone type
4 ohms
260 × 1,108 × 260 mm
(w/h/d)
3.5 kg
Center
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Bass reflex
70 mm dia. cone type
4 ohms
291 × 99 × 79 mm
(w/h/d, with the stand)
0.8 kg
Additional Information
Phones
VIDEO (AUDIO IN):
Sensitivity: 250 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
SAT (AUDIO IN):
Sensitivity: 450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones.
Tuner section
System
Subwoofer
Speaker system
Speaker unit
Rated impedance
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Bass reflex
160 mm dia. cone type
2 ohms
177 × 380 × 402 mm
(w/h/d)
6.7 kg
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General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
120 W (220-240 V AC)
0.3 W (220-240 V AC) ( at
the Power Saving Mode)
430 × 70 × 393 mm
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
4.4 kg
See page 11.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format for is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates 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.
x Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
x Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from two-channel sound. Compared
with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of
surround speakers and a center speaker. The
surround speakers output monaural sound.
DTS
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 9.4 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. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also
uses the variable rate coding technology that
processes allocated data according to the status
of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing
JPEG image files.
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video
based software. Film based DVDs contain the
same images (24 frames per second) that are
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control
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. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
Additional Information
Digital audio compression technology
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
developed. This technology conforms to 5.1channel surround. This format comprises of
stereo rear channel and there is discrete
subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides
the same 5.1 discrete 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.
Film based software, Video based
software
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs with
search functions, and so on.
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.
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Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
• 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD
This disc consists of a 2 channel playback area
and a multi-channel playback area.
2 channel playback area
Super Audio CD
A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds
that are extremely faithful to the original sound
by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital)
technology. This technology utilizes a sampling
frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times that
of a conventional CD, and 1-bit quantization that
enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of
information that a standard PCM format CD can
hold. Super Audio CDs are divided into the
following types.
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc)
This disc consists of a single HD layer*.
* High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD
HD (high density) layer
• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)
This disc consists of dual HD layers and is
capable of extended play over long periods.
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD
layers on one side only, you do not have to turn
the disc over during playback.
HD layer
HD layer
• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)
This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD
layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side
only, you do not have to turn the disc over
during playback. You can play this CD layer
using a conventional CD player.
CD layer
HD layer
76GB
Multi-channel playback
area
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super
Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album
is composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
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.
Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
VOLUME
PRESET
FUNCTION
STANDBY
PHONES
H FUNCTION (22, 58, 59)
B Disc tray (22)
I VOLUME –/+ (22, 68)
C A (eject) (22)
J PHONES jack (22)
D H (play) (22)
K Front panel display (78)
E X (pause) (23)
L STANDBY indicator (22)
F x (stop) (23)
M
Additional Information
A "/1 (power) (22)
(remote sensor) (11)
G ./>, PRESET –/+ (23, 59)
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
Playing status
Current mode
Lights up when title or
chapter names are
contained in the disc
Current title or
chapter number
Current surround format
Current sound effect
Playing time
When playing back a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD or MP3
Playing status
Current surround format
Current mode
Lights up when album
names are contained
in the disc
Current track number
Lights up during MULTI
channel playback area
(Super Audio CD only)
Current sound effect
Lights up during PBC
playback (VIDEO CD
only)
Playing time
When listening to the radio
Monaural/Stereo effect
Current band
Sound effect
Preset number
Current station
When playing back a JPEG
Current mode
Lights up when album
names are contained
in the disc
Current file number
78GB
Playing Status
Rear Panel
SURR R
CENTER
EURO AV
AUDIO IN
SPEAKER
FRONT R
FRONT L
WOOFER
VIDEO
SURR L
WOOFER
SAT
R
L
R
L
OUTPUT(TO TV)
COAXIAL
AM
FM 75
AUDIO IN
A SPEAKER jacks (12)
E AM terminals (16)
B VIDEO AUDIO IN L/R jacks (17)
F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (16)
Additional Information
C SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks (17)
D EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (17)
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J AUDIO (42)
Remote
K ANGLE (47)
L SUBTITLE (48)
M ./>, PRESET –/+
(25, 59)
N H PLAY (22, 25, 30, 32, 33, 34)
O X PAUSE (23)
P DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– (25, 27, 28)
Q C/X/x/c/ENTER (25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33,
35, 42, 47, 48, 49, 58, 63)
1
2
3
4
5
6
R DVD DISPLAY (27, 28, 33, 35, 40, 42, 47,
48)
7
8
9
S TV CH +/–
10
0
T TV VOL +/–
U TV [/1 (on/standby) (54)
V "/1 (standby) (22, 59)
W Z (eject)
X DSGX (46)
Y AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (44)
Z MODE
wj NIGHT MODE (46)
wk FUNCTION (19, 22, 58, 59)
wl Number buttons (25, 30, 35, 47, 49, 54)
e; ENTER
ez
m/M/
58)
/
SLOW, TUNING –/+ (34,
es x STOP (25, 49)
ed DISPLAY (37, 40, 59)
ef DVD MENU/ALBUM+ (25, 27, 28)
eg VOLUME +/– (59)
eh O RETURN (25, 27, 28, 49, 63)
ej TV/VIDEO (54)
A SONY TV DIRECT
ek CLEAR (30, 35)
B SLEEP (61)
el DIMMER (61)
C TUNER/BAND (58, 59)
r; DVD SETUP (50, 63)
D MUTING (23)
E TUNER MENU (58)
F PLAY MODE (30, 32)
G REPEAT
H FM MODE (59)
I TV
80GB
Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Language
Code
Language
Code
Language
1027
1028
1032
1039
1044
1045
1051
1052
1053
1057
1059
1060
1061
1066
1067
1070
1079
1093
1097
1103
1105
1109
1130
1142
1144
1145
1149
1150
1151
1157
1165
1166
1171
1174
1181
1183
1186
1194
1196
1203
1209
1217
1226
1229
1233
1235
1239
Afar
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali; Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
German
Bhutani
Greek
English
Esperanto
Spanish
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Faroese
French
Frisian
Irish
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Hindi
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
1245
1248
1253
1254
1257
1261
1269
1283
1287
1297
1298
1299
1300
1301
1305
1307
1311
1313
1326
1327
1332
1334
1345
1347
1349
1350
1352
1353
1356
1357
1358
1363
1365
1369
1376
1379
1393
1403
1408
1417
1428
1435
1436
1463
1481
1482
1483
Inupiak
Indonesian
Icelandic
Italian
Hebrew
Japanese
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Latin
Lingala
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian; Lettish
Malagasy
Maori
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Malay
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Dutch
Norwegian
Occitan
(Afan) Oromo
Oriya
Punjabi
Polish
Pashto; Pushto
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Kirundi
Romanian
1489
1491
1495
1498
1501
1502
1503
1505
1506
1507
1508
1509
1511
1512
1513
1514
1515
1516
1517
1521
1525
1527
1528
1529
1531
1532
1534
1535
1538
1539
1540
1543
1557
1564
1572
1581
1587
1613
1632
1665
1684
1697
Russian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sangho
Serbo-Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Slovenian
Samoan
Shona
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volap k
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Chinese
Zulu
1703
Not specified
Additional Information
Code
81GB
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
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
(Select the language you
want to use from the
displayed language list.)
OSD
DVD MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
BACKGROUND
LINE
16:9
4:3 LETTER
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
OFF
JACKET
PICTURE
GRAPHICS 1
GRAPHICS 2
GRAPHICS 3
GRAPHICS 4
GRAPHICS 5
BLUE
BLACK
VIDEO
RGB
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL
CONTROL
LEVEL
OFF
SPEAKER SETUP
8.
SIZE
FRONT
7. NC17
CENTER
6.
R
5.
SURROUND
4. PG13
3.
PG
SUBWOOFER
2.
1.
G
DISTANCE FRONT
STANDARD
USA
CENTER
OTHERSt
SURROUND
CHANGE PASSWORD
CENTER
LEVEL
TRACK
OFF
SURROUND
SELECTION AUTO
LEFT
AUDIO
OFF
SURROUND
STANDARD
DRC
RIGHT
MAX
SUBWOOFER
DATA CD
MP3
FRONT
BALANCE
PRIORITY
JPEG
OFF
TEST
ON
TONE
JPEG
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DATE
SETUP
DD/MM/YYYY
QUICK
YYYY/DD/MM
RESET
82GB
YES
NO
YES
YES
NONE
YES
NONE
YES
1.0m – 7.0m
1.0m – 7.0m
1.0m – 7.0m
–6 dB - +6 dB
–6 dB - +6 dB
–6 dB - +6 dB
–6 dB - +6 dB
6 steps left or right
Index
H
S
16:9 64
4:3 LETTER BOX 64
4:3 PAN SCAN 64
Handling discs 8
Scan 34
SCENE 9
Scene 6, 76
SCREEN SAVER 65
SCREEN SETUP 64
Setup Display 63
SHUFFLE 32
Shuffle Play 32
SIZE 67
SLEEP 61
Slide show 29
Slow-motion 34
Sound Field 44
SPEAKER SETUP 67
Speaker System Hookup 12
SUBTITLE 64
Super Audio CD 76
A
ALBUM 27, 35
Album 6, 74
ANGLE 47
Antenna (Aerial) Hookups 16
AUDIO 42, 64
AUDIO DRC 66
B
BACKGROUND 65
BALANCE 68
Batteries 11
C
CHAPTER 36
Chapter 6, 74
Continuous play
CD/VIDEO CD/DVD/MP3 22
Control Menu 9
CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL 49
CUSTOM SETUP 66
D
DATA CD PRIORITY 66
DIMMER 62
DISPLAY 37
DISTANCE 67
Dolby Digital 74
Dolby Pro Logic II 74
Dolby Surround Pro Logic 75
DSGX 46
DTS 75
DVD 75
DVD MENU 64
F
Fast forward 34
Fast reverse 34
File 6, 75
Front Panel 77
Front panel display 78
I
INDEX 36
Index 6, 75
J
JPEG 28
JPEG DATE 66
L
LANGUAGE SETUP 64
LEVEL 68
LINE 65
M
MP3 26
Multi-angle function 47, 75
Multilingual function 42, 75
MUTING 23
N
NIGHT MODE 46
O
On-screen display
Control Menu display 9
OSD 64
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 50, 66,
75
PBC Playback 25, 75
PLAY MODE 30, 32
Power Saving 23
Preset Station 58
Program Play 30
T
TEST TONE 68
TIME SEARCH 35
TITLE 35
Title 6, 76
TRACK 35
Track 6, 76
TRACK SELECTION 66
Troubleshooting 70
TUNER MENU 58
TV and Video Component
Hookups 17
TV TYPE 64
Additional Information
Numerics
U
Usable discs 6
V
VIDEO CD 76
R
Radio 59
RDS 61
Rear Panel 79
Region Code 7, 75
Remote 54, 80
REPEAT 33
Resume Play 24
83GB
Quick Reference for Remote Commander
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
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 Turns the Sony TV and the
system on and changes the
TV’s input source.
B Sets the system to turn off at a
preset time.
C Selects AM or FM band.
D Mutes the sound.
E Press to store a preset station.
F Selects program or shuffle play
mode.
G Displays the repeat status.
H Switches monaural or stereo of
FM stereo reception.
I Switches the TV’s input source
between the TV and SYSTEM.
Sets the remote to TV mode.
Normal mode: turns off.
TV mode: turns red.
J Changes the sound while
playing a DVD or VIDEO CD.
K Changes the angles when
playing a DVD.
Sony Corporation Printed in Korea
L Displays the ”SUBTITLE“
menu in the Control Menu
display.
M ./> : Press to go to the
next chapter or track or to go
back to the previous chapter or
track. PRESET –/+ : Scan all
preset stations.
N Plays a disc.
O Pauses playing a disc.
P Displays the title menu on the
TV screen.
MP3/JPEG: Select albums
Q Selects and executes the items
or settings.
R Displays the Control Menu
display on the TV screen to set
or adjust the items.
S Selects the TV Channel.
T Adjusts the TV volume.
U Turns the TV on and off.
V Turns on and off the power of
the system.
W Ejects a disc.
X Bass sound is effectively
reinforced.
Y Selects the sound field.
Z Selects the sound field.
wj Makes sound clear at low
volume.
wk Selects the component you
want to use.
wl Selects the items of settings.
TV: Selects channel numbers.*
e; Executes the items or settings.
TV: Press after selecting a
channel number
ea m/M (SCAN) : Locate a
point while monitoring the
picture while playing disc.
/
SLOW : Play a disc in
slow motion in the pause mode.
TUNING –/+ : Scan all
available radio stations.
es Stops playing a disc.
ed Switches the item displayed on
the front panel display.
ef Displays the DVD menu on the
TV screen.
MP3/JPEG: Select albums
eg Adjust the SYSTEM volume.
eh Press to return to the previously
selected screen, etc.
ej Changes the input mode of the
TV.
ek Cancels the programmed
tracks, etc.
el Changes the brightness of the
front panel display by two
steps.
r; Displays the setup display on
the TV screen to set or adjust
the items.
* Depending on the TV manufacturer,
the following method may also work.
Press >10, then the number. (For
example, for channel 25, press >10,
then 2 and 5.)