Sony DAV-FC7 Operating instructions

Compact AV

System

Operating Instructions

4-248-450-12(1)

DAV-FC7

©2003 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.

Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. The label is located on the bottom of the unit.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-FC7

Serial No.______________

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and system.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the system is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

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 mains outlet, 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.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the Compact

AV 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 Compact AV

System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On power sources

AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.

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.

• For power saving purposes, the system can be completely turned off by the "/1 button on the system. Though the LED remains lit for a while, the system is completely off.

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.

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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 colour

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have colour irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.

The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior 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. Remove the disc, and then press and hold the x button on the system. After “MECHA LOCK” is displayed on the front panel display, remove the AC power cord from a wall outlet.

Table of Contents

Welcome! ................................................ 3

Precautions .............................................. 4

About this Manual................................... 7

This System Can Play the Following

Discs ................................................. 7

Terms for discs........................................ 7

Notes about Discs ................................. 10

Note on DVD 5-DISC changer ............. 10

Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11

Getting Started

Unpacking ............................................. 13

Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14

Step 2: Antenna Hookups ..................... 18

Step 3: TV and Video Component

Hookups.......................................... 20

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power

Cords............................................... 22

Speaker Setup........................................ 23

Playing Discs

Playing Discs ........................................ 24

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc ..................... 27

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu ........................ 27

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver. 2.0)......................................... 28

(PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............... 29

Playing JPEG Image Files .................... 30

Selecting the Play Mode ....................... 33

(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)

Creating Your Own Program ................ 34

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order ..................... 35

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 36

(Repeat Play)

Searching for a Particular Point on a

Disc ................................................. 37

(Scan, Slow-motion Play)

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Index/Album/File............................ 38

Viewing Disc Information .................... 40

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound.............................. 45

Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 47

Using the Sound Effect......................... 50

Using Various Additional

Functions

Changing the Angles ............................ 51

Displaying Subtitles.............................. 52

Locking Discs ....................................... 53

(CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL)

Other Operations

Controlling TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 58

Using the Video or Other Unit ............. 59

Enjoying the Radio ............................... 60

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 63

To change the brightness of the front panel display ............................................ 63

Returning to the default settings ........... 64

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display ....................... 65

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................ 66

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Settings for the Display ........................ 67

(SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings .................................... 68

(CUSTOM SETUP)

Settings for the Speakers ...................... 70

(SPEAKER SETUP)

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 74

Specifications ........................................ 77

Glossary ................................................ 78

Index to Parts and Controls................... 81

Language code list ................................ 86

DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 87

Index ..................................................... 88

Quick reference for Remote

Commander ...................... Back cover

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.

• In this manual, the European model is used for illustration and on-screen display (OSD) purpose.

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD

VIDEOs and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode or DVD+Rs/

DVD+RWs

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

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Disc logo

Super Audio

CD

VIDEO CD

Format of discs

Audio CD

CD-R/CD-RW

(audio data)

(MP3 files)

(JPEG files)

Disc logo

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

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, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

•

Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

(page 28), 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.

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Disc

DVD structure

Title

Chapter

VIDEO

CD, Super

Audio CD, or CD structure

Track

Disc

Index

Disc

MP3 structure

Album

Track

Disc

JPEG structure

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

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions

(Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(Ver. 2.0 discs)

You can

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

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.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code.

DVDs labelled

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.

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 Standard

Organization)

Do not load the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page 8,

80).

• 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.

Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW

(Video mode)

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW

(Video mode) 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.

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.

* 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.

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Notes about 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.

Note on DVD 5-DISC changer

Disc changer system

Stocker

Disc

DISC 3

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 4

DISC 5

• 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.

• 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.

Playing unit

The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit.

For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit.

Notes

• Do not insert or eject discs while playing.

• Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on and off.

However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction.

• 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the stocker.

• Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. It may damage the system and disc.

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.

Currently playing title number (Video CD/

Total number of titles or tracks

Super Audio CD/CD: track number)

Currently playing chapter recorded

Disc number and name or disc type

Currently playing title name

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

(

Playback status

N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) number (Video CD/Super

Audio CD/CD: index number)

1:DVD

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE

Type of disc being played back

1 8 ( 3 4 )

Playing time

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Icon of selected

Control Menu item

Control Menu items

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

Current setting

Options

Function name of selected

Control Menu item

Operation message

SUBTITLE

Select:

List of Control Menu Items

DISC

ENTER

Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 38)/

SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) /

TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 38)

Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 39)/

INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 39)

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 29, 38) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/

MP3 only) (page 29, 38)

Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.

(page 39)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only)

Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to be played.

TIME (page 40)

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 45)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 52) Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language.

ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 31) Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.

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FILE (JPEG only) (page 31)

DATE (JPEG only) (page 44)

Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.

Displays the date information.

ANGLE (DVD only) (page 51) Changes the angle.

PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 33, 36)

Selects the play mode.

REPEAT (page 36)

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 53)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

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.

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Speakers (5)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (1)

• FM wire antenna (1)

• Speaker cords (3.5m

×

3, 10m

×

2, 5m

×

1)

(12ft.

×

3, 34ft.

×

2, 17ft.

×

1)

• Video cord (1)

• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP900 (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Operating Instructions (1)

• Speakers-connection and Installation (card)

(1)

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.

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 colours 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 23.

Required cords

Speaker cords

The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to be connected.

(–)

(–)

(+)

(+) colour tube

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Front speakers

Surround speakers

Centre speaker

Subwoofer

SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks

SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks

SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack

SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack

Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

Centre speaker

FRONT R CENTER FRONT L

SURR R WOOFER SURR L

SPEAKER

SCAN SELECT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R

R

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

L

VIDEO OUT

R

L

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

L

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

Y P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

IN

VIDEO 2

AM

FM

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Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L)

Note on placing speakers

Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

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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, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 71.

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.

Note

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 will lack bass and may be distorted.

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To change the speaker cables

If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.

Detaching

Catcher

With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug.

Attaching

While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords.

Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.

Note

Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.

Tips

• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #24.

• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in.) of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.

10 mm

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Step 2: Antenna Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

To the

AM terminals

FM 75

Ω

COAXIAL jack



SPEAKER

AM loop antenna

SCAN SELECT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

L

VIDEO OUT

R

R L

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

L

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

Y P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R


S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

IN

VIDEO 2

AM

FM

75

COAXIAL

FM wire antenna

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

Tip

When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connected in 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 as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna

System

AM

FM

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COAXIAL

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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV

Yellow

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (Video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Terminals for connecting video components

Connect the

TV

VCR

Digital satellite receiver

To the

MONITOR OUT jack

VIDEO 1 jacks

VIDEO 2 jacks

Notes

• When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is not output via VIDEO OUT and AUDIO

OUT L/R jacks (VIDEO 1).

• When you use the VIDEO 1 line outputs, please set the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the system is not in 2CH

STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.

• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT OUT jacks.

• When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP,” the signal is output only from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.

Tips

• When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN

SETUP” (page 68).



SPEAKER

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN

L

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

IN

R

OUT IN

Digital satellite receiver or

PlayStation 2 etc.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

OUT OUT

SCAN SELECT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

L

VIDEO OUT

R

R L

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

L

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

Y P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R


S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

IN

VIDEO 2

AM

FM

75

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COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

P

B

P R

IN

INPUT

VIDEO

IN

IN

INPUT

S VIDEO

IN

IN

TV with COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks

TV

TV with S VIDEO IN jack

Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)

Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected.

The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC; Australian models is PAL.

If the colour system of the TV is PAL*

To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing the X button on the system. You need to hold the X button until “DAV-FC7” appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while press and hold the X button on the system.

* If the colour system of the TV is NTSC, do the same operation above to set the system to NTSC.

To listen to the TV or game machine (ex: PlayStation 2) sound by using the system

Connect the audio output jacks of the TV or game machine to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks of the system with the audio cords (optional).

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Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords

Before connecting the AC power cords of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 15).

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 centre speaker up to 1.6 metres a) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 metres b) closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

7.0 metres c) (A) from the listening position.

North American numerical equivalents: a) 5 feet (1.5 metres) b) 15 feet (4.5 metres) c) 3 to 23 feet (0.9 to 6.9 metres)

Place speakers as illustrated below

Note

Do not place the centre and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent colour irregularity occurring on the TV screen)

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 metre (1.0 foot) from the

TV set. If it is installed too close, colour irregularity may occur on the screen. If colour irregularity occurs, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set. If colour irregularity still occurs after performing the above, make sure that no magnetic object is placed near the subwoofer. Colour 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.

Specifying the speaker parameters

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 70).

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Playing Discs

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.

Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.

Disc slot

DISC 1-5 A

/indicators

H

Adjust the volume

" / 1 /

STANDBY indicator

DISC SKIP

FUNCTION

Connect headphones

" / 1

FUNCTION

4

Press DISC 1–5

A

.

Press the button of the disc number you want.

“READY!” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc.

Example: When you want to load the disc to the disc stocker 1, press DISC 1 A.

If there is a disc in the stocker that you select, the disc is ejected, “READY!” appears in the front panel display, then the system is ready for loading the disc.

5

Load a disc.

Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically.

The disc is drawn into the selected disc stocker automatically and “READING” appears in the front panel display.

With the playback side facing down

H

1

Turn on your TV.

2

Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

3

Press

" / 1

on the system.

The system turns on.

Unless the mode of the system is set to

“DVD,” press FUNCTION to select

“DVD.”

To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 A (that is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after

“READY!” appears in the front panel display.

6

Press

H

.

The system starts playback (continuous play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is green.

To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5 of the system. Adjust the volume on the system.

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 27), (VIDEO CD: page 28).

To remove the disc

Press DISC 1-5 A on the system, or Z on the remote. When you press Z on the remote, the disc in the stocker whose DISC indicator is green is ejected. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. “READY!” appears in the front panel display.

To turn on the system

Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by pressing A on the system or by pressing H.

To turn off the system

Press "/1 on the remote. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord from a wall outlet.

While playing a disc, do not turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the system. Doing so may cancel the menu settings. When you turn off the system, first press x to stop playback and then press "/1 on the remote.

Tip

The DISC 1-5 indicators change their colours as follows:

– green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is being play backed.

– off: there is no disc.

– orange: a disc is loaded to the disc stocker, however, the disc is not chosen.

Saving the power in standby mode

Press "/1 on the system or "/1 on the remote once.

Tip

While the system is in standby mode, the STANDBY indicator on the system lights up.

To cancel standby mode

Press "/1 on the remote once.

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Additional operations

Z

DISC SKIP

./>

H

X x

MUTING

Notes

• If there is no disc in the system, “READY!” appears on the front panel display.

• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off.

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To

Stop

Pause*

Press

x

X

Resume play from pause

Go to the next chapter, track, scene, or file in continuous play mode

X or H

>

Go back to the preceding chapter, track, scene, or file in continuous play mode

.

Stop play and remove the disc

Z

Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.

Change a disc while playing another disc

DISC SKIP

Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the system.

Stop play and remove the desired disc

DISC 1-5

A

on the system.

* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You

Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu

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.

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+.

Number buttons x

H

1

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

• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point.

• 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.

DVD TOP

MENU/

ALBUM–

DVD MENU/

ALBUM+

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

1

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

Press

C

/

X

/

x

/

c

or the number buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

3

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.

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Playing VIDEO CDs with

PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0)

(PBC Playback)

With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.

PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

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.

Number buttons

./>

H x

X/x/

ENTER

O RETURN

1

Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2

Select the item number you want by pressing

X

/

x

or the number buttons.

3

Press ENTER.

4

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.

Playing an MP3 Audio

Track

Selecting an album and 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

Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into the system.

2

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, remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items.

Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to

“MP3” (page 69) and insert the disc again.

• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.

DVD TOP

MENU/

ALBUM–

DVD

DISPLAY

DVD MENU/

ALBUM+

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

O RETURN

1

Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears.

2

Press

X

/

x

to select then press ENTER or

c

.

(ALBUM)

The list of albums contained in the disc appears.

3:HOME TOWN

ROCK BEST HIT

KARAOKE

JAZZ

R&B

MY FAVORITE SONGS

CLASSICAL

SALSA OF CUBA

BOSSANOVA

MP3

3

Select an album you want to play using

X

/

x

and press ENTER.

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4

Select (TRACK) using

X

/

x


The list of tracks contained in the current album appears.

3:HOME TOWN

ROCK BEST HIT

1.

HIGHWAY

2.

VIEW POINT

3.

4.

MY CHILDREN

DANCING

5.

GOOD TASTE

6.

DESTINATION

7.

8.

MARATHON

PLACE-KICK

9.

TAKE IT EASY

10.

11.

PORT TOWER

STANDARD

MP3

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.

5

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.

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.

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.

Playing JPEG Image Files

You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs,

CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi

Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

1

Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system.

2

Press

H

.

The system starts to play the first JPEG image file in the first album on the disc.

Notes

• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or

“.JPEG.”

• The system can play Multi Session CDs.

• An album that does not include a JPEG file is skipped.

• When the system cannot play JPEG, remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items.

Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to

“JPEG” (page 69) and insert the disc again.

• A JPEG image file of a length or width of more than

4,720 dots 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.

• Progressive JPEG image files cannot be played on this system.

Selecting an album and file

DVD TOP

MENU/

ALBUM–

DVD

DISPLAY

DVD MENU/

ALBUM+

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

O RETURN

1


The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears.

2

Press

X

/

x


c

.

(ALBUM)

The list of albums contained in the disc appears.

2:MOUNTAIN

FAMILY

FLOWER

GARDEN

TRAIN

CAR

JPEG and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using

X/x. Press C or

O RETURN to return to the file or the album list.

5

Select a file using

X

/

x

and press

ENTER.

The selected file starts playing.


Press O RETURN or

C.


Press DVD DISPLAY.

Notes

• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.

• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99

(The maximum number of JPEG image files that can be contained on an album is 250.)

Tip

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.

3

Select an album you want to play using

X

/

x


4

Select

x


The list of files contained in the current album appears.

2:MOUNTAIN

FAMILY

1.

HAPPY

2.

BIRTHDAY

3.

CELEBRATION

4.

5.

CHRISTMAS

MOM

6.

BASEBALL

7.

PARTY

8.

9.

DAD

TRAVEL

10.

FRIEND

11.

DRIVE

JPEG

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,

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Enjoying Slide show on a

JPEG data disc

To rotate the current image

M

H

1

Press

M

while displaying a JPEG image.

Slide show starts from the current image.

2

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:

FF1M t FF2M t FF3M

H

C/c

Rotate the current image using

C

/

c

.

Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90°.

Each time you press

C, the image turns counterclockwise by 90°.

Note

You cannot rotate an image during Slide show. Press

H to return to normal play before this operation.

The FF3M interval time is faster than

FF2M.

Note

Slide show can play in only one direction.

Selecting the Play Mode

(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)

You can select the play mode that plays all discs continuously, one disc, or album.

PLAY

MODE

DVD

DISPLAY

O RETURN

1

In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.

2

Press

X

/

x

to select (PLAY

MODE), then press ENTER or

c

.

3:HOME TOWN

ROCK BEST HIT

( 1 5 )

CONTINUE(ALL)

CONTINUE(ONE)

CONTINUE(ALBUM)

SHUFFLE(ALL)

SHUFFLE(ONE)

SHUFFLE(ALBUM)

PROGRAM

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

MP3

ALL/ONE/ALBUM

• ALL: The system plays all discs in the system consecutively in the order of the disc slot number, and you can set Shuffle Play or

Repeat Play for all the discs.

• ONE: The system plays only the one disc you have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or

Repeat Play for 1 disc only.

• ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays tracks/files in the Album that is contained on a

MP3/JPEG disc, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for the Album. When the disc except an MP3/JPEG disc is played, the system plays the disc in ONE play mode.


Press O RETURN or C.


Press DVD DISPLAY.

Tip

You can select the play mode directly by pressing

PLAY MODE. Each time you press the button, the play mode changes.

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Creating Your Own

Program

(Program Play)

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks.

REPEAT

CLEAR

PLAY

MODE

Number buttons

H

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

O RETURN

1

In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROG” appears in the front panel display.

The Program Menu appears on the TV screen.

Program

1

8

9

10

4

5

2

3

6

7

2

Press

c

, then press

X

/

x

to select the disc.

Program

1

Disc

2

3

4

DISC1(CD)

DISC2(CD)

DISC3(CD)

5

6

DISC4(CD)

DISC5(CD)

7

8

9

10

3

Press

c

.

The cursor moves to the track (in this case,

“1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks, it is required to select the album.

Program

4

5

6

1

2

3

9

10

7

8

Disc

6

7

4

5

8

9

TRACK1

TRACK2

TRACK3

TRACK4

TRACK5

TRACK6

TRACK7

TRACK8

TRACK9

When the list of all tracks 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 list.

4

Select the track you want to program.

For example, select track “7.”

Program

1

2

Disc

7

8

9

5

6

3

4

10

6

7

4

5

8

9

TRACK4

TRACK5

TRACK6

TRACK7

TRACK8

TRACK9

5

Press

X

/

x

or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER.

Program

1 DISC1(CD) –TRACK7

8

9

10

5

6

7

2

3

4

Playing in Random Order

(Shuffle Play)

You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent

“shuffling” will produce a different playing order.

6

To program other tracks, repeat Steps

2 to 5.

The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order.

7

Press

H

to start Program Play.

Program Play begins.

When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.


Return to normal play

Press CLEAR during playback.

Turn off the

Program Menu

Cancel the programmed order

In stop mode, press PLAY MODE to turn off the Program Menu.

Press CLEAR in Step 6, and the last program is cancelled one by one.

Note

Program Play function is not available for DVDs and

JPEG.

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 36).

CLEAR

PLAY

MODE

H

1

In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the front panel display.

You can play all tracks on all discs in a random order, or all tracks on the specific disc in a random order.

When you play an MP3 disc, you can play all tracks in albums in random order.

For details on album shuffle, see page 36.

2

Press

H

.

To return to normal play

In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF ” disappears from the front panel display, or during playback, press CLEAR to return to normal play.

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Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu

You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only).

Playing Repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

H

You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.

In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order.

You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 28).

DVD

DISPLAY

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

1


The Control Menu appears.

2

Press

X

/

x

to select (PLAY

MODE), then press ENTER or

c

.

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ROCK BEST HIT

( 1 5 )

MP3

CONTINUE(ALL)

CONTINUE(ONE)

CONTINUE(ALBUM)

SHUFFLE(ALL)

SHUFFLE(ONE)

SHUFFLE(ALBUM)

PROGRAM

3

Select SHUFFLE (ALL), SHUFFLE

(ONE), or SHUFFLE (ALBUM) using

X

/

x


SHUFFLE (ALL): Plays all tracks on all discs in random order.

SHUFFLE (ONE): 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.

CLEAR

H

REPEAT

DVD

DISPLAY

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

1



2

Press

X

/

x

to select

(REPEAT), then press ENTER or

c

.

If you do not select “OFF,” the “REPEAT” indicator lights in green.

3

Select the Repeat Play setting, then press ENTER.

1:DVD


1 8 ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

OFF

ALL

TITLE

CHAPTER

x

When playing a DVD

• OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats all the titles (except

SHUFFLE (ALL)).

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

x

When playing a VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program

Play is set to OFF


• 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) (except SHUFFLE

(ALL)).

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

x

When playing a JPEG


• 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).

x

When Program Play is set to ON


• ALL: repeats Program Play.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press CLEAR.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD disc, Repeat Play does not work.

• If “ALL” is selected, repeat play is limited to 5 times.

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.

Searching for a Particular

Point on a Disc

(Scan, Slow-motion Play)

You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly.

SLOW / m / M

H

Notes

• 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)

1

Press

m

or

M

while playing a disc.

2

When you find the point you want, press

H

to return to normal speed.

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To change the scan speed (DVD/

VIDEO CD only)

Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows:

Playback direction

FF1M t FF2M

Opposite direction

FR1m t FR2m

The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/FR1m.

Watching frame by frame

(Slow-motion play)

(DVD/VIDEO CD only)

Press or when the system is in the pause mode.

To return to normal speed, press H.

To change the speed of Slowmotion play

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

SLOW 2 t SLOW 1

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track/Index/

Album/File

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).

CLEAR

DVD

DISPLAY

Number buttons

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

O RETURN

Opposite direction (DVD only)

SLOW 2 t SLOW 1

The SLOW 2 /SLOW 2 playback speed is slower than SLOW 1 /SLOW 1 .

Searching for a title/track/ album/file

1



2

Press

X

/

x

to select the search method, then press ENTER or

c

.

x


(TITLE) x

When playing a VIDEO CD

(TRACK) x

When playing a Super Audio CD

(TRACK) x

When playing a CD

(TRACK) x

When playing an MP3

(TRACK)

(ALBUM) or x

When displaying a JPEG file

(ALBUM) or (FILE)

Example: when you select

(TRACK)

The list of tracks contained in the disc appears.

4:CD

1.

2.

HIGHWAY

VIEW POINT

3.

4.

5.

6.

MY CHILDREN

DANCING

GOOD TASTE

DESTINATION

7.

MARATHON

8.

9.

PLACE-KICK

TAKE IT EASY

10.

PORT TOWER

11.

STANDARD

12.

LADY

CD

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.

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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

CD

3

Press

X

/

x

to select the desired track, then press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the selected track.

Searching for a chapter/index

1



2

Press

X

/

x

to select the search method.

x


(CHAPTER) x

When playing a VIDEO CD

(INDEX) x


(INDEX)

Example: when you select

(CHAPTER)

“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of chapters or indexes.

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DVD

3

Press ENTER or

c

.

“** (**)” changes to “-- (**).”

1:DVD


– – ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

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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Press ENTER.

The system starts playback from the selected number.

To turn off the Control Menu

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 or c

.

For example, to find a desired point at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”

Notes

• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.

• You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD.

• 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 43).

Viewing Disc Information

Viewing the Playing Time and

Remaining Time in the Front

Panel Display

You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, or tracks in a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3, using the front panel display (page 82).

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes as shown in the charts.

When playing back a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

TITLE CHAP H M S

Remaining time and number of the current title

TITLE CHAP H M S

Playing time and number of the current chapter

CHAP H M S

Remaining time and number of the current chapter

CHAP H M S

Title name

Current sound field

When playing back a VIDEO CD

(without PBC functions), Super

Audio CD or CD

Playing time and current track number

TRK INDEX M S

Remaining time and current track number

TRK INDEX M S

Playing time of the disc

M S

Remaining time of the disc

M S

Track name

Current sound field

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When playing back an MP3

Playing time and current track number

TRK M S

Remaining time of the current track

TRK

Track (file) name

M S

Album (folder) name

Current sound field

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 the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album, track, 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.

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.

When playing back a JPEG

Current file number

File name

Album (folder) name

Current sound field

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.

DISPLAY

DVD

DISPLAY

1

Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.


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1 8 ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

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


• T **:**:**

Playing time of the current title

• T–**:**:**

Remaining time of the current title

• C **:**:**

Playing time of the current chapter

• C–**:**:**

Remaining time of the current chapter

• **:**:**

Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter x

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

• **:**

Playing time of the current scene x

When playing a VIDEO CD (without

PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD

• T **:**

Playing time of the current track

• T–**:**


• D **:**

Playing time of the current disc

• D–**:**

Remaining time of the current disc x

When playing an MP3

• T **:**

Playing time of the current track

• T–**:**





Notes

• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed.

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed.

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Checking the date information (JPEG only)

You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the

JPEG image data.

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DVD

DISPLAY



2:MOUNTAIN

FAMILY

1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY

01/ 01/ 2003

Date information

JPEG

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan

Electronics & Information technology Industries

Association.

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 69).

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound

2

Press

X

/

x


c

.

The options for AUDIO appear.

(AUDIO),

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1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

DVD

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

DVD

DISPLAY

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

1


The Control Menu is displayed.

3

Press

X

/

x

to select the desired audio signal.

x


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 86 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


In stop mode, depending on the Super

Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.

• MULTI: The disc has a multi-channel playback area.

• 2CH: The disc has a 2 channel playback area.

• CD: When you want to play the disc as a conventional CD.

Note

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.

4

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Notes

• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound.

• During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically.

Tip

You can select AUDIO directly by pressing AUDIO.

Each time you press the button, the item changes.

Displaying the audio information of the disc

(DVD only)

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.

Current audio format *

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DVD

PROGRAM FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

* “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:

Surround component 2

The display examples are as follows:

• PCM (stereo)

PROGRAM FORMAT

PCM 48kHz 24bit

• Dolby Surround

PROGRAM FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0

DOLBY SURROUND

• Dolby Digital 5.1ch

PROGRAM FORMAT

DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

• DTS

PROGRAM FORMAT

DTS 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.

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .

1

Front component 2 +

Centre component 1

LFE (Low Frequency

Effect) component 1

Enjoying Surround Sound

When using headphones

Sound field

HEADPHONE [2 CH]

HEADPHONE THEATER

Display

HP. [2CH]

HP. THEATER

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 theatres into your home.

Display

A.F.D. AUTO

Sound field

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

AUTO

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

PRO LOGIC

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

CINEMA STUDIO EX A

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

LIVE CONCERT

GAME

2 CHANNEL STEREO

PRO LOGIC

PLII MOVIE

PLII MUSIC

C. ST. EX A*

C. ST. EX B*

C. ST. EX C*

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

L. CONCERT

GAME

2CH STEREO

*Use DCS Technology

About DCS (Digital Cinema

Sound)

In collaboration with Sony Pictures

Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP

(Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital

Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theatre an ideal movie theatre sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

Tip

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of the system, select a sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT

DIRECT AUTO” or “2 CHANNEL STEREO”.

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.

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display.

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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.

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display.

Enjoying movies with Cinema

Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “C.ST.EX A (or B, C)” appears on the front panel display.

x

C. ST. EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant

Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

x

C. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)


Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak

Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

x

C. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)


Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

x

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen.

This element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theatre. Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

Selecting other sound fields

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.

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, centre, and surround speakers.

Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural.

x

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II

MOVIE/MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II 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.

x

HALL (Hall)

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.

x

JAZZ CLUB (Jazz club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x

L. CONCERT (Live concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert.

x

GAME (Game)

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

x

HEADPHONE [2CH]

This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels.

x

HEADPHONE THEATER

This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R.

To turn the surround effect off

Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display.

When connecting the headphones to the

PHONES jack

Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote until

“HP. [2CH]” appears in the front panel display.

Notes

• This function is unavailable when playing Super

Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 frame.

• 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.

Tip

The system memorizes the last soundfield selected for each function mode.

Whenever you select a function such as DVD or

TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field, then change to another function, and then return to DVD,

HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for all preset stations.

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Using the Sound Effect

This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs.

Notes

• The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input stream is Dolby Digital format.

• When you connect the headphones to the system, the

BASS LEVEL function does not work.

• When playing back a Super Audio CD, only the

BASS LEVEL function works and the NIGHT

MODE function does not work.

Tip

You can activate these two sound effects at the same time.

NIGHT MODE

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BASS LEVEL

Press NIGHT MODE or BASS LEVEL 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 theatre, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night.

x

BASS LEVEL

With BASS LEVEL on, bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.

Each time you press BASS LEVEL, the bass level changes in the following sequence:

BASS OFF t BASS 1 t BASS 2 t

BASS OFF…

To turn off the sound effect

Press NIGHT MODE on the remote again or

BASS LEVEL on the remote repeatedly until

“BASS OFF” appears in the front panel display.

Using Various Additional Functions

Changing the Angles

3

Press ENTER or

c

.

The angle number changes to “-.”

1:DVD


1 8 ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

– ( 9 )

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.

For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

ANGLE

Number

Buttons

4

Select the angle number using the number buttons or

X

/

x

, then press

ENTER.

The angle is changed to the selected angle.




Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded on the

DVD.

Tip

You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE.

Each time you press the button, the angle changes.

DVD

DISPLAY

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

1



2

Press

X

/

x

to select

The angle number appears.

(ANGLE).

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles. The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green when angles are recorded on the disc.

1:DVD


1 8 ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

1 ( 9 )

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Displaying Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. You can select the language you want to practice, for example, turn on the subtitles for better understanding.

4

Press ENTER.

To cancel the SUBTITLE setting

Select “OFF” in Step 3.




Note

Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it.

Tip

You can select Subtitles directly by pressing

SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the item changes.

SUBTITLE

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C/X/x/c/

ENTER

DVD

DISPLAY

1



2

Press

X

/

x

to select

(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER or

c

.

The options for SUBTITLE appear.

1:DVD


1 8 ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

OFF

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

DVD

3

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 86 to see which language the code represents.

Locking Discs

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,

PARENTAL CONTROL)

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.

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.

3

Press

X

/

x

to select (CUSTOM

PARENTAL CONTROL), then press

ENTER or

c

.

“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is selected.

1:DVD


1 8 ( 3 4 )

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

DVD

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

Enter a new 4-digit password,

Number buttons

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

The display for entering the password appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL x

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

DVD

DISPLAY

O RETURN

1

Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop playback.

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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.

If you make a mistake entering your password

Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.


Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3 again.




To turn off the Custom Parental

Control function

1

In Step 4, select “OFF t ,” then press

ENTER.

2

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.


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.

Playing the disc for which

Custom Parental Control is set

1

Insert the disc for which Custom

Parental Control is set.

The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password

2

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.

3

Press

X

/

x

to select “PARENTAL

CONTROL

t

,” then press ENTER or

c

.

x

If you have not entered a password

The display for registering a new password appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

.

Number buttons

Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for confirming the password appears.

x

When you have already registered a password


H

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

O RETURN

DVD SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter password, then press

.

1

In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.

The Setup Display appears.

2

Press

X

/

x

to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER.

“CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed.

4

Enter your password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

VCD COLOR SYSTEM

PARENTAL CONTROL

TRACK SELECTION

AUDIO DRC:

DATA CD PRIORITY:

JPEG DATE:

OFF

OFF

MP3

MM/DD/YYYY

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

STANDARD:

CHANGE PASSWORD

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Press

X

/

x

to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

STANDARD:

CHANGE PASSWORD

OFF

USA

OTHERS

6

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 57 using the number buttons.

7

Press

X

/

x

to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed.


Press O RETURN 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

1

In Step 5, select “CHANGE PASSWORD t ” using x , then press ENTER.


2

Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

STANDARD:

CHANGE PASSWORD

8:

7:

6:

5:

4:

3:

2:

1:

OFF

NC17

R

PG13

PG

G

8

Select the level you want using

X

/

x

, then press ENTER.

The Parental Control setting is complete.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

LEVEL:

STANDARD:

CHANGE PASSWORD

4: PG13

USA

The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.

Playing the disc for which

Parental Control is set

1

Insert the disc and press

H

.

The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.

2

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

Italy

Japan

Korea

Malaysia

Mexico

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Pakistan

Philippines

Portugal

Russia

Singapore

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

United Kingdom

Standard

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

2427

2424

2436

2489

2501

2149

2499

2086

2254

2276

2304

2363

2362

2376

2390

2379

2543

2528

2184

2092

2115

2165

2174

2109

2219

2248

2238

Code number

2044

2047

2046

2057

2070

2079

2090

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Controlling TV with the

Supplied Remote

By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number.

Controlling TVs with the remote

TV button

TV ?

/ 1

Number buttons

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

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.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

TV

Manufacturer

SONY

AIWA

DAEWOO

FISHER

GOLDSTAR

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

ITT/NOKIA

JVC

LOEWE

MAGNAVOX

021, 022

016

048, 049, 050

002, 003, 018

MITSUBISHI/MGA 002, 003, 019

NEC 002, 003, 020

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

009, 024

015, 018

PIONEER

RCA/PROSCAN

SAMSUNG

Code number

001

001, 047

002, 004, 005, 006, 007, 015

008

002, 003, 011, 012, 015, 034

017, 034, 055

002, 013, 014, 015

SANYO

SHARP

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

009, 025, 026, 040

002, 010, 027, 028, 029

002, 003, 015, 031, 032, 033,

034, 051, 052, 053, 054

008, 044, 045, 046

035

023, 036, 037, 038

030, 037, 039

035, 040, 041

042, 043

CATV

Manufacturer

SONY

Code number

101

HAMLIN/REGAL 123, 124, 125, 126, 127

JERROLD/GI 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107,

108, 109, 119, 131

OAK

PANASONIC

PIONEER

SCIENTIFIC

ATLANTA

TOCOM

ZENITH

128, 129, 130

120, 121, 122

115, 116

110, 111, 112

117, 118, 131

113, 114

Controlling the TV

You can control your TV using the buttons below.

By pressing

TV [/1

TV/VIDEO

TV VOL +/–

TV CH +/–

You can

Turn the TV on or off.

Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources.

Adjust the TV volume.

Select the TV channel.

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.

Press the TV button.

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.

Notes

• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.

• The TV button turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds.

Tip

Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method also works. Press >10, then the number. (For example, for channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.)

Using the Video or Other

Unit

You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation.

FUNCTION

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 that you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence.

DVD t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t TUNER

(FM or AM) t DVD...

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Enjoying the Radio

Presetting Radio Stations

You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

" / 1

FUNCTION

BAND

MEMORY

3

Press MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the front panel display.

ST

MHz FM

4

Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number you want.

ST

MHz FM

5

Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

PRESET

–/+

ENTER

TUNING –/+ x

1

Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press BAND, the band toggles between AM and FM.

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.

FM

ST

MHz m

FM

ST

MHz

6

Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.

To change the preset number

Restart from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval can be set to either

9 kHz (default) or 10 kHz (for some areas).

To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the system. While holding down x (stop) (on the system), press "/1 on the system to turn on the power. If you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased.

To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Listening to the Radio

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 60).

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DISPLAY

FUNCTION

BAND

STEREO/

MONO

PRESET

–/+

TUNING –/+ x

VOLUME +/–

1

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display.

The last received station is tuned in.

FM m

ST

MHz FM

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 BAND, the band toggles between AM and FM.

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.

For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING

+ or – on the remote. Press TUNING + or – when you stop the automatic tuning.

Tips

• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO 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.

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 index name of the station...

* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station (page 62).

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Naming Preset Stations

You can enter a name of up to 6 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.


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 other symbols can be input for a radio station name.

5

Press ENTER.

The station name is stored.

FUNCTION

BAND

NAME

PRESET

–/+

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

1

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display.

Every time you press BAND, the band toggles between AM and FM.

The last station you received is tuned in.

Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence:

DVD t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t

TUNER (FM or AM) t DVD…

2

Press PRESET+ or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for.

3

Press NAME.

4

Create an index name by using the cursor buttons:

Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.

You can preset the time up to 180 minutes.

To change the brightness of the front panel display

You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

AMP MENU

1

Press AMP MENU repeatedly until

“CUSTOMIZE”

appears in the front panel display.

2

Press

x/X

until

“SLEEP OFF”


3

Press

C/c

to select the remaining time.

Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows:

OFF y 0.10.00 (10MIN) y 0.20.00

(20MIN) y 0.30.00 (30MIN) y 1.00.00

(60MIN) y 1.30.00 (90MIN) y 2.00.00

(120MIN) y 2.30.00 (150MIN) y

3.00.00 (180MIN)

To cancel the Sleep Timer function

Press C repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display in step 3 above.

AMP MENU

1


“CUSTOMIZE”


2

Press

x/X

until

“DIMMER”


3

Press

C/c

.

Each time you press this button, the brightness of the front panel display changes.

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Returning to the default settings

You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings.

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C/X/x/c/

ENTER

AMP MENU

1


“CUSTOMIZE”


2

Press

x/X

until

“MEMO. CLR. N”


3

Press

C/c

until

“MEMO. CLR. Y”

appears in the front panel display, and press ENTER.

When you select “MEMO. CLR. N” and press ENTER, this operation will be cancelled.

4

Press

C/c

until

“Really? Y”

appears in the front panel display, and press

ENTER.

“ALL CLEAR!” appears in the front panel display and the settings return to the default settings.

When you select “Really? N” and press

ENTER, this operation will be cancelled.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 66-

72. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 87.

How to use the Setup Display

2

Press

X

/

x

to select the setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE

SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM

SETUP,” “SPEAKER SETUP,” and

“RESET

*

.” Then press ENTER or

c

.

The selected Setup item appears.

Example: “SCREEN SETUP”

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

COMPONENT OUT:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE

3

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:

COMPONENTOUT:

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

O RETURN

DVD

SETUP

1

In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.


Main item

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD :

DVD MENU :

AUDIO :

SUBTITLE :

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

Options

Press C or O RETURN to return to setup items.

4

Select a setting using

X

/

x

, then press

ENTER.

The setting is selected and setup is complete.

Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”

Selected setting

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

COMPONENT OUT:

4:3 PAN SCAN

ON

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE

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To turn off the Setup Display

Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup

Display is turned off.

* When you select “RESET” in step 2, the following items are returned to the default settings.

• Setup Menu (except for the PARENTAL

CONTROL) (page 87)

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 on the system, when resetting the system.

Setting the Display or

Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.

Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup

Display. For details on using the display, see

“Using the Setup Display” (page 65).

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD :

DVD MENU :

AUDIO :

SUBTITLE :

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

ENGLISH x

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Selects the display language on the screen.

Selects the language from the displayed list.

x

DVD MENU (DVD only)

Selects the desired language for the DVD menu.

x

AUDIO (DVD only)

Selects the language of the sound track.


x

SUBTITLE (DVD only)

Selects the language of the subtitle.


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,”

“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons

(page 86).

After you have made a selection, the language code

(4 digits) is displayed the next time you select

“OTHERS t.”

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)

16:9

4:3 LETTER BOX

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 65).

The default settings are underlined.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER:

BACKGROUND:

COMPONENT OUT:

16:9

ON

JACKET PICTURE

INTERLACE

4:3 PAN SCAN x

TV TYPE (DVD only)

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

The default settings vary, depending on the country model.

16:9

4:3

LETTER

BOX

4:3

PAN SCAN

Select this if you connect a widescreen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

Select this if you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Select this if 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.

Note

Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

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

OFF

Turns on the screen saver.

Turns off the screen saver.

x

BACKGROUND

Selects the background colour or picture on the

TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.

JACKET

PICTURE

GRAPHICS

BLUE

BLACK

The jacket picture (still picture) appears in the background, but only if a jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-

EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the

“GRAPHICS” picture appears.

A preset picture stored in the system appears in the background.

The background colour is blue.

The background colour is black.

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x

COMPONENT OUT

This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See page 79 for more information about the different types.

INTERLACE

Select this when you connect to a standard (interlace format) TV.

PROGRESSIVE

Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals.

Notes

• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN

SETUP,” no signal is output from the MONITOR

OUT jacks.

• “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals.

Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to

“PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is automatically switched to interlace format for PAL signals. (except the North American model)

• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN

SETUP” and the colour system of the TV is PAL, the signal is converted to the interlace format signal automatically.

• If you set “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN

SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format, picture noise may appears. In this case, set the

SCAN SELECT switch to “INTERLACE.”

Custom Settings

(CUSTOM SETUP)

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 65).


CUSTOM SETUP

VCD COLOR SYSTEM

PARENTAL CONTROL

TRACK SELECTION

AUDIO DRC:

DATA CD PRIORITY:

JPEG DATE:

OFF

OFF

MP3

MM/DD/YYYY x

VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Asian models and

Australian models only)

Select the colour system when you play a

VIDEO CD.

AUTO

PAL

NTSC

Outputs the video signal in the system of the disc, either PAL or

NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL system, select AUTO.

Changes the video signal of an

NTSC disc and outputs it in the

PAL system.

Changes the video signal of a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.

Notes

• You cannot change the colour system of the disc itself.

• On Asian models or Australian models, you can change the colour system of this unit according to the connected TV (page 21).

x

PARENTAL CONTROL

t

(DVD only)

Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children.

For details, see “Limiting playback for children

(Parental Control)” (page 55).

x

TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)

Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.

OFF

AUTO

No priority given.

Priority given.

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 66).

• 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.” x

AUDIO DRC

Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track.

Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

OFF

ON

No compression of DYNAMIC range.

Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended.

Note

DYNAMIC range compression only applies to Dolby

Digital sources.

x

DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only)

Set priority data you want to play, when you play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

MP3

JPEG

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.”

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.”

Notes

• When you play multi-session CDs, the system decides a target to play for the last session or session linked with the last session.

• If you change this setting, reinsert the disc.

x

JPEG DATE

Change the date information order of a JPEG image in the Control Menu.

MM/DD/YYYY

YYYY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YYYY

YYYY/DD/MM

YYYY: Year

MM: Month

DD: Day

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Settings for the Speakers

(SPEAKER SETUP)

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.

Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level.

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup

Display” (page 65).


Height diagram

C

D

C

60

30

D

SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE:

DISTANCE:

LEVEL:

BALANCE:

TEST TONE:

To return to the default setting when changing a setting

Select the item, then press CLEAR.

x

SIZE

If you do not connect centre or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and SURROUND and specify the surround speaker position and height. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them.

Position diagram

FRONT

CENTER

YES

YES: Normally select this.

NONE: Select this if no centre speaker is used.

SURROUND

BEHIND (LOW): Select this if surround speakers are located in section B and D.

BEHIND (HIGH): Select this if surround speakers are located in section B and C.

SIDE (LOW): Select this if surround speakers are located in section A and D.

SIDE (HIGH): Select this if surround speakers are located in section A and C.

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, subwoofer may be excessive.

A

B

90

45

B

A

20

x

DISTANCE

The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below.

3m

(10ft)

3m

(10ft)

3m

(10ft)

3m

(10ft)

3m

(10ft)

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.

FRONT

3.0 m/10 ft

Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 metre (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0 metres (3 to 23 ft).

CENTER

3.0 m/10 ft

Centre speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 metres (5 ft) closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in 0.2 metre (1 ft) increments.

SURROUND

3.0 m/10 ft

Surround speaker distance can be moved up to 4.6 metres (15 ft) closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in 0.2 metre

(1 ft) increments.

Notes

• In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s

OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other model displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both.

• 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.

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

Adjusts the level of the centre speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).

SURROUND

LEFT 0 dB

SURROUND

RIGHT 0 dB

Adjusts the level of the surround speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).

SUBWOOFER

0 dB

Adjusts the level of the subwoofer

(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).

x

BALANCE

You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST

TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.

FRONT

(CENTER)

Adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

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.”

OFF

ON

The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

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.

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Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone

1

Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.


2

Press

X

or

x

repeatedly to select

“SPEAKER SETUP,” then press

ENTER or

c

.

3

Press

X

or

x

repeatedly to select “TEST

TONE,” then press ENTER or

c

.

4

Press

X

or

x

repeatedly to select “ON,” then press ENTER.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

5

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.

6

Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments.

7

Press

X

or

x

repeatedly to select “TEST

TONE,” then press ENTER.

8

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.

Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system

You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front panel display.

C/X/x/c/

ENTER

AMP MENU

1

Press AMP MENU repeatedly until the item you want to set appears in the front panel display.

• SP. SETUP

Sets the speaker size, distance, and placement.

• LEVEL

Sets the balance and level of the each speaker, and turns the test tone on or off.

2

Press

X

or

x

to select the desired item, then press

C

or

c

to select the desired setting.

You can set the following items:

• SP. SETUP

CENTER

(centre speaker)

SURR.

(surround speakers)

YES (yes)

NO (no)

YES (yes)

NO (no)

1.0 to 7.0 metres

F.D.

(front speakers distance)

C.D.

(centre speaker distance)

S.D.

(surround speakers distance)

S.P.

(surround speakers position)

S.H.

(surround speakers height)

Up to 1.6 metres closer to the listening position than the front speakers. (Cannot be set to less than 1 metre.)

Up to 4.6 metres closer to the listening position than the front speakers. (Cannot be set to less than 1 metre.)

BEHIND (behind)

SIDE (side)

LOW (low)

HIGH (high)

• LEVEL

T.TONE

(test tone)

F.______I_______

(front speaker balance)

C.LEV

(centre speaker level)

S.L.LEV

(surround left speaker level)

S.R.LEV

(surround right speaker level)

S.W.LEV

(subwoofer level)

D.COMP

(dynamic compression)

ON (on)

OFF (off)

–6 dB to +6 dB

–6 dB to +6 dB

–6 dB to +6 dB

–6 dB to +6 dB

ON (on)

OFF (off)

The AMP menu is cancelled when you do not operate the remote for several seconds.

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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 is connected securely.

If 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?

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.

Picture

There is no picture.

• The video connecting cords are not connected securely.

• The video connecting cords are damaged.

• The system is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 20).

• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.

• You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in

“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set the

SCAN SELECT switch to “INTERLACE.”

• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set “COMPONENT OUT” to

“PROGRESSIVE.” In this case, set

“COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE.”

• When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in

“SCREEN SETUP,” no signal is output from the

MONITOR OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.

Picture noise appears.

• The disc is dirty or flawed.

• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 20).

• Except for the Pan American and European model, the colour system is different. Set the colour system to match your TV (page 21).

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.

The picture is black and white.

• Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system.

Sound

There is no sound.

• The speaker cord is not connected securely.

• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display.

• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion

Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.

• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press

H to return to normal play mode.

• Check the speaker settings (pages 23, 70).

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 71).

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages

23, 70).

• Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

AUTO” (page 47).

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 metres (10 feet) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

• Clean the disc.

The sound loses stereo effect when you play a

VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.

• Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu display (page 45).

• Make sure the system is connected appropriately.

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 47).


23, 70).

• 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 centre speaker only.

• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the centre speaker only.

No sound is heard from the centre speaker.

• Check the speaker connections and settings.


(page 47).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.


23, 70).


(page 47).

• Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST.

EX” (page 48).

• Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.

Operation

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely.

Adjust the antennas or connect an external antenna 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 60).

• 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 in the system.

• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8).

• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.

• Moisture has condensed inside the system.

Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour (page 3).

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.

• Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD

PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” again.

• Directory level is more than 8.

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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

“ ”.

A JPEG image file cannot be played

• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level1/Level 2 or

Joliet.

• The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

• The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

• Image length or width is more than 4720 dots.

• Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD

PRIORITY” and set to “JPEG” again.

• There are more than 8 directory level.

• You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.

The title of a JPEG album or file 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.

A disc does not start playing from the beginning.

• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected (pages 34, 35, 36).

Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.

• Resume Play has been selected.

During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback (page 27).

• 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 66).

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 51).

• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.

A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

“C-32” appears in the front panel display.

• Turn the power off and then on again by pressing

[/1 on the system.

The system does not work normally.

• If the system’s operation becomes effected, press

"/1 on the system to turn off the power, then turn on the power again.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER

OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 –

20,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion. (from 250 milli watts to rated output)

Amplifier section

Stereo mode

Surround mode

100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)

Front:

100 W + 100 W centre*: 100 W

Surround*:

100 W +

100W (4 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 10 %)

Subwoofer*: 100 W

(4 ohms at 100 Hz, THD

10 %)

* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Inputs

Outputs

VIDEO 1:

Sensitivity: 150 mV

Impedance: 50 kilohms

VIDEO 2:

Sensitivity: 300 mV

Impedance: 50 kilohms

VIDEO 1 (AUDIO

OUT):

Voltage: 1 V

Impedance: 1 kilohm

PHONES:

Accepts stereo headphones only.

Super Audio CD/DVD system

Harmonic distortion

(Super Audio CD/DVD:

λ

= 650 nm)

(CD:

λ

= 780 nm)

Emission duration:

Signal format system continuous

NTSC or NTSC/PAL

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)

Less than 0.03 %

Tuner section

System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system

FM tuner section

Tuning range

North American models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Other models:

Antenna

(100 kHz step)

87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step)

FM wire antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

North American models: 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)

530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)

Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)

530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)

Antenna AM loop antenna

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Video section

Inputs

Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

S video:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms

COMPONENT:

Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

: 0.7 Vp-p

75 ohms

Speakers

Front/Surround

Speaker system

Speaker unit

Rated impedance

Dimensions (approx.)

Mass (approx.)

Bass reflex

70 mm (2

7

/

8

inches) dia. cone type

4 ohms

128 × 216 × 114 mm

(5

1

/

8

× 8

5

/

8

× 4

1

/

2

inches)

(w/h/d, with the stand)

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Centre

Speaker system

Speaker unit

Rated impedance


Mass (approx.)

Bass reflex

70 mm (2

7

/

8


4 ohms

190 × 122 × 89 mm

(7

1

/

2

× 4

7

/

8

× 3

5

/

8

inches)

(w/h/d, with the stand)

0.56 kg (1 lb 4 oz)

Subwoofer

Speaker system

Speaker unit

Rated impedance


Mass (approx.)

Bass reflex

160 mm (6

3

/

8


4 ohms

190 × 384 × 357 mm

(7

1

/

2

× 15

1

/

8

× 14

1

/

8 inches) (w/h/d)

7.67 kg (16 lb 15 oz)

General

Power requirements

North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Australian and Asian models:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

North American models: 135 W

Australian and Asian models:

135 W

Dimensions (approx.) 380 × 70 × 345 mm

(15 × 2

7

/

8

× 13

5

/

8

inches)

(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Supplied accessories

4.8 kg (10 lb 10 oz)

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

5 % to 90 %

See page 13.

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 theatre sound format 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 designated 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.

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 centre speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.

This format comprises of stereo rear channels and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized due to all channel data being recorded discretely and processed digitally.

DVD

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.

The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 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. DVD also uses 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.

Film based software, Video based software

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 theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.

Interlace format

(Interlaced scanning)

The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned twice - alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at

60 times per second.

Multi-angle function

Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs.

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.

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.

Progressive format

(sequential scanning)

In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 progressive format.

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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.

Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called

“scenes.”

Super Audio CD

This audio format is based upon the current audio CD standards but includes a greater amount of information which provides higher quality sound. There are three types of discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD and

Super Audio CD information.

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

A

Disc slot (24)

B

DISC 1-5

A

(eject)/indicators (24)

C H

(play) (24)

D X

(pause) (26)

E x

(stop) (26)

F .

/

>

, PREV/NEXT (26, 28, 60, 61)

G

VOLUME +/– (24, 71)

H

BASS LEVEL (50)

I

PHONES jack (on the side of the system) (24)

J

SOUND FIELD –/+ (47, 48, 49)

K

DISPLAY (40, 43, 61)

L

BAND (60, 61)

M

FUNCTION (24, 59, 61)

N

Front panel display (82)

O

(remote sensor) (13)

P "/1

(power) switch/STANDBY indicator

(24)

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Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

Current sound Playing status

Current chapter number

Current sound effect

TITLE

DIGITAL

DOLBY PL

S

Play mode Current title number

CHAP H M

Playing time

S NIGHT

BASS SHUF

PROG

REP 1

Current mode

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3

Lights up during MULTI channel playback area

(Super Audio CD only)

Current sound

Playing status Current sound effect

SACD MULTI

S

Play mode

TRK

Current track number

M S NIGHT

BASS SHUF

PBC PROG

REP 1

Playing time

Current mode

Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only)

When listening to the radio

Preset number

FM AM

Current band

Monaural/Stereo effect

Sound effect

TUNED MONO ST NIGHT kHz BASS

MHz

Current station

When playing back a JPEG file

Playing status

Play mode

S

Current file number

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Rear Panel



SPEAKER

SCAN SELECT

SELECTABLE

INTERLACE

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

R

VIDEO 1

AUDIO OUT

L

VIDEO OUT

R

R L

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO IN

L

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

Y P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R


S VIDEO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

IN

VIDEO 2

AM

FM

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A

SPEAKER jacks (15)

B

SCAN SELECT switch (68)

C

VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jacks (20)

D

VIDEO 2 ANALOG IN jacks (20)

E

MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks

(20)

F

AM terminals (18)

G

FM 75

Ω

COAXIAL jack (18)

H

VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (20)

I

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20)

J

VIDEO 1 ANALOG IN jack (20)

Remote

Note

This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile.

A

DISC SKIP (26)

B

Z

(eject) (26)

C

DISPLAY (40, 43, 61)

D

FUNCTION (24, 59, 61)

E

STEREO/MONO (61)

F

BAND (60, 61)

G

PLAY MODE (33, 34, 35)

H

CLEAR (34, 35, 36, 38)

I

TV (59)

J

AUDIO (45)

K

ANGLE (51)

L

SUBTITLE (52)

M .

/

>

, PREV/NEXT, PRESET –/+ (26,

28, 60, 61)

N H

(play) (24, 28, 34, 35)

O X

(pause) (26)

P

DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– (27, 29, 31)

Q C

/

X

/

x

/

c

/ENTER (27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 36,

38, 45, 51, 52, 53, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65)

R

DVD DISPLAY (29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 43, 44,

45, 51, 52, 53)

S

TV CH +/– (58)

T

TV VOL +/– (58)

U

TV

[

/

1

(on/standby) (58)

V "

/

1

(standby) (24, 60)

W

REPEAT (34, 36)

X

NAME (62)

Y

SOUND FIELD +/– (47, 48, 49)

Z

MEMORY (60)

wj

NIGHT MODE (50)

wk

Number buttons (27, 28, 34, 38, 51, 53,

55, 58)

wl

ENTER (60)

e; m

/

M

/ / SLOW, TUNING –/+ (32,

37, 60)

ez x

(stop) (26, 27, 28, 53)

es

MUTING (26)

ed

DVD MENU/ALBUM+ (27, 29, 31)

ef

VOLUME +/– (61)

eg O

RETURN (28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 38, 53,

55, 65)

eh

TV/VIDEO (58)

ej

BASS LEVEL (50)

ek

AMP MENU (63, 64)

el

DVD SETUP (55, 65)

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Language code list

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

1027 Afar

1028 Abkhazian

1032 Afrikaans

1039 Amharic

1044 Arabic

1045 Assamese

1051 Aymara

1052 Azerbaijani

1053 Bashkir

1057 Byelorussian

1059 Bulgarian

1060 Bihari

1061 Bislama

1067 Tibetan

1070 Breton

1079 Catalan

1093 Corsican

1097 Czech

1103 Welsh

1105 Danish

1109 German

1130 Bhutani

1142 Greek

1144 English

1145 Esperanto

1149 Spanish

1150 Estonian

1151 Basque

1157 Persian

1165 Finnish

1166 Fiji

1171 Faroese

1174 French

1181 Frisian

1183 Irish

1194 Galician

1196 Guarani

1203 Gujarati

1209 Hausa

1217 Hindi

1226 Croatian

1229 Hungarian

1233 Armenian

1235 Interlingua

1239 Interlingue

Code Language

1245 Inupiak

1248 Indonesian

1253 Icelandic

1254 Italian

1257 Hebrew

1261 Japanese

1269 Yiddish

1283 Javanese

1287 Georgian

1297 Kazakh

1298 Greenlandic

1299 Cambodian

1300 Kannada

1301 Korean

1305 Kashmiri

1307 Kurdish

1311 Kirghiz

1313 Latin

1326 Lingala

1327 Laothian

1332 Lithuanian

1345 Malagasy

1347 Maori

1349 Macedonian

1350 Malayalam

1352 Mongolian

1353 Moldavian

1356 Marathi

1357 Malay

1358 Maltese

1363 Burmese

1365 Nauru

1369 Nepali

1376 Dutch

1379 Norwegian

1393 Occitan

1408 Oriya

1417 Punjabi

1428 Polish

1436 Portuguese

1463 Quechua

1481 Rhaeto-Romance

1482 Kirundi

1483 Romanian

Code Language

1489 Russian

1491 Kinyarwanda

1495 Sanskrit

1498 Sindhi

1501 Sangho

1502 Serbo-Croatian

1503 Singhalese

1505 Slovak

1506 Slovenian

1507 Samoan

1508 Shona

1509 Somali

1511 Albanian

1512 Serbian

1513 Siswati

1514 Sesotho

1515 Sundanese

1516 Swedish

1517 Swahili

1521 Tamil

1525 Telugu

1527 Tajik

1528 Thai

1529 Tigrinya

1531 Turkmen

1532 Tagalog

1534 Setswana

1535 Tonga

1538 Turkish

1539 Tsonga

1540 Tatar

1543 Twi

1557 Ukrainian

1564 Urdu

1572 Uzbek

1581 Vietnamese

1587 Volap k

1613 Wolof

1632 Xhosa

1665 Yoruba

1684 Chinese

1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

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

OSD

DVD MENU

AUDIO

AUDIO

DRC

DATA CD

PRIORITY

(Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.)



VCD COLOR

SYSTEM a)

PARENTAL

CONTROL

AUTO

PAL

NTSC

LEVEL OFF

8.

7. NC17

6.

R

5.

4. PG13

3.

PG

2.

1.

G

STANDARD USA

OTHERS t

CHANGE PASSWORD

TRACK

SELECTION AUTO

OFF

ON

MP3

JPEG

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE c)

SCREEN SAVER

BACKGROUND

COMPONENT OUT

16:9

4:3 LETTER

BOX

4:3 PAN SCAN

ON

OFF

JACKET

PICTURE

GRAPHICS

BLUE

BLACK

INTERLACE

PROGRESSIVE

SUBTITLE

CUSTOM SETUP


SPEAKER SETUP

SIZE FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

YES

YES

NONE

BEHIND (LOW)

BEHIND (HIGH)

SIDE (LOW)

SIDE (HIGH)

NONE

YES SUBWOOFER

DISTANCE b)

FRONT 1.0m – 7.0m/

3ft – 23ft

CENTER 1.0m – 7.0m/

3ft – 23ft

SURROUND 1.0m – 7.0m/

3ft – 23ft

LEVEL CENTER

SURROUND

–6 dB – +6 dB

–6 dB – +6 dB

LEFT

SURROUND

RIGHT

SUBWOOFER

BALANCE FRONT

TEST

TONE

OFF

ON

–6 dB – +6 dB

–6 dB – +6 dB

6 steps left or right

JPEG DATE

MM/DD/YYYY

YYYY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YYYY

YYYY/DD/MM

RESET

YES

NO a) Only for Asian models and Australian models.

b) In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements.

Other model displays are metric measurements only. The manual shows both.

c) The default settings vary, depending on the country model.

87

GB

88

GB

Index

Numerics

16:9 67

4:3 LETTER BOX 67

4:3 PAN SCAN 67

A

ALBUM 29, 38

Album 7, 78

ANGLE 51

Antenna Hookups 18

AUDIO 45, 66

AUDIO DRC 69

B

BACKGROUND 67

BALANCE 71

BASS LEVEL 50

Batteries 13

C

CHAPTER 39

Chapter 7, 78

COMPONENT OUT 68

Continuous play

CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio

CD/DVD/MP3 24

Control Menu 11

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL 53

CUSTOM SETUP 68

D

DATA CD PRIORITY 69

DISC SKIP 24

DISPLAY 40

DISTANCE 71

Dolby Digital 78

Dolby Surround Pro Logic 79

DTS 79

DVD 79

DVD MENU 27, 66

F

Fast forward 37

Fast reverse 37

File 7

Front Panel 81

Front panel display 82

H

Handling discs 10

I

INDEX 39

Index 7

J

JPEG 30

JPEG DATE 69

L

LANGUAGE SETUP 66

LEVEL 71

M

MP3 29

Multi-angle function 51, 79

Multilingual function 45, 79

MUTING 26

N

NIGHT MODE 50

O

On-screen display

Control Menu display 11

OSD 66

P

PARENTAL CONTROL 55, 68,

79

PBC Playback 28, 79

PLAY MODE 33, 34, 35

Preset Station 60

Program Play 34

R

Radio 61

Rear Panel 84

Region Code 8, 80

Remote 58, 85

REPEAT 36

RESET 66

Resume Play 27

S

S VIDEO 20

Scan 37

SCENE 11

Scene 7, 80

SCREEN SAVER 67

SCREEN SETUP 67

Setup Display 65

SHUFFLE 35

Shuffle Play 35

SIZE 70

SLEEP 63

Slide show 32

Slow-motion 37

Sound Field 47

SPEAKER SETUP 23, 70

Speaker System Hookup 14

SUBTITLE 52, 66

Super Audio CD 80

T

TEST TONE 71

TIME SEARCH 40

TITLE 38

Title 7, 80

TRACK 38

Track 7, 29, 80

TRACK SELECTION 69

Troubleshooting 74

TV and Video Component

Hookups 20

TV TYPE 67

U

Usable discs 7

V

VCD COLOR SYSTEM 68

VIDEO CD 80

Quick reference for Remote Commander

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 Selects a disc for playback.

B Ejects the disc.

C Switches the item displayed on the front panel display.

D Selects the component you want to use.

E Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo reception.

F Selects AM or FM band.

G Selects program or shuffle play mode.

H Press to return to the Continuous play, etc.

I Sets the remote to TV mode.

Normal mode: tuns off.

TV mode: tuns in red.

J Changes the sound.

K Changes the angles when playing a DVD.

L Changes the subtitle.

M .

/

>, PREV/NEXT : 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: Selects albums.

Q Select and execute the items or settings.

R Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.

S Select the TV Channel.

T Adjust the TV volume.

U Turns the TV on and off.

V Turns on and off the power of the system.

W Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen.

X Activates the name function.

Y Select the sound field.

Z Press to store a preset station.

wj Makes sound clear at low volume. wk Select the items of settings. TV: Select channel

numbers.* wl

Executes the items or settings. e; m/M (SCAN) : Locate a point while monitoring the picture while playing a disc.

/

SLOW : Play a disc in slow motion in the pause mode.

TUNING –/+ : Scan all available radio stations.

ea Stops playing a disc.

es

Mutes the sound. ed

Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen.

MP3/JPEG: Selects albums.

ef Adjust the SYSTEM volume. eg

Press to return to the previously selected screen, etc.

eh Changes the input mode of the TV.

ej Bass sound is effectively reinforced. ek

Sets the system to turn off at a preset time and changes the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.

el Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.

* Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method also works. Press >10, then the number. (For example, for channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.)

Sony Corporation

Printed in Korea

Sony DAV-FC7 Operating instructions

Compact AV

System

Operating Instructions

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the customers in the U.S.A

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

Precautions

On power sources

On placement

On operation

On adjusting volume

On cleaning

On cleaning discs

On your TV’s colour

On moving the system

Getting Started

Playing Discs

Sound Adjustments

Using Various Additional

Functions

Other Operations

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

Title

Chapter

Album

Track

Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video

Index (VIDEO CD)

Scene

File

Note on PBC (Playback Control)

(VIDEO CDs)

About Multi Session CD

Region code

Examples of discs that the system cannot play

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Copyrights

On handling discs

Disc changer system

On cleaning

List of Control Menu Items

Getting Started

Required cords

Speaker cords

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Note on placing speakers

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

To change the speaker cables

Detaching

Attaching

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

Terminals for connecting video components

Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)

If the colour system of the TV is PAL*

To listen to the TV or game machine (ex: PlayStation 2) sound by using the system

About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent colour irregularity occurring on the TV screen)

Specifying the speaker parameters

Playing Discs

After following Step 6

To remove the disc

To turn on the system

To turn off the system

Saving the power in standby mode

Additional operations

(Resume Play)

(PBC Playback)

To go back to the menu

Selecting an album and track

To return to the previous display

To turn off the display

Selecting an album and file

To return to the previous display