Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote
You can control your TV (Sony only) with the supplied remote.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control the TV by using following buttons.
By pressing
TV [/1*
TV INPUT*
You can
Turn the TV on or off.
Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources.
TV VOL +/–*
TV CH +/–*
Adjust the TV volume.
Select the TV channel.
Number buttons*,
ENTER*
Select the TV channel.
DVD MENU* Display the menu of the TV.
C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.
RETURN* Return to the previous channel or layer on the menu of the TV.
* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.
- is for selecting a channel number greater than
10. (For example, for channel 25, press -, then
2 and 5.)
Note
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your
Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
Preparing for the THEATRE
SYNC function
Register the TV’s input source connected to this system.
Press and hold TV INPUT* while entering
the code for the TV’s input source connected to this unit (see the table) using the number buttons.
* Functions as both TV INPUT and DISPLAY button.
The TV’s input source is selected.
Set your TV’s input to the input you used to connect the unit. For details, see the operating instructions of your TV.
By pressing Number
TV INPUT 0
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
9*
CLEAR*
SYSTEM
MENU*
PICTURE
NAVI*
TV’s input source
No input source
(Default)
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
VIDEO4
VIDEO5
VIDEO6
VIDEO7
VIDEO8
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
COMPONENT 3
COMPONENT 4
* Except for North American models.
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Operating the THEATRE SYNC function
Point the remote to the direction of TV and this unit, then press THEATRE SYNC once.
If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV.
To change the transmit time
Press and hold TV CH +* while entering the
code for transmit time (see the table) using the number buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is selected.
* Functions as both TV CH + and PRESET + button.
By pressing Number
TV CH + 1
2
3
6
7
4
5
8
4
5
2
3
6
Transmit time
0.5 (Default)
1
1.5
Note
• This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on some Sony TVs.)
• If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.
• Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this unit while entering the code.
Enjoying Karaoke
You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode.
You can connect two microphones (not supplied) to the unit.
Setting the system to karaoke mode
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel display.
2
Plug a microphone into the MIC 1 or
MIC 2 jack.
AUDIO IN / MIC 1 /
A.CAL MIC
MIC 2
The system enters karaoke mode.
“ ” lights up in the front panel display.
3
Start playing the music.
Microphone sound is output with DVD function.
To cancel karaoke mode
Disconnect the microphones.
To set the system to karaoke mode on the Control Menu display
1
Press
The Control Menu display appears.
Note
• The Control Menu display has 2 pages.
Depending on the source, press DISPLAY twice to select [KARAOKE MODE].
2
Press X/x repeatedly to select
[KARAOKE MODE], then press .
The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear.
3
Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press .
The system enters karaoke mode.
To cancel karaoke mode, select [OFF].
Note
• Microphone sound may drop when changing discs.
• Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the microphone volume to minimum.
• You cannot change the sound field during karaoke mode.
• In karaoke mode, the overall volume may drop.
• If you set [TEST TONE] to [ON] (page 89) during
the karaoke mode, the karaoke mode is set to off automatically.
• Microphone sound is not output when:
– the microphone is not connected to the unit properly.
– the microphone volume is set to minimum.
Tip
• The karaoke play is performed with the audio channel
you selected using AUDIO (page 48).
Adjusting the microphone
You can adjust the microphone volume and level of the echo effect.
To adjust the microphone volume
Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume.
To add the echo effect
Press ECHO.
Each time you press ECHO, the echo level changes as follows:
ECHO OFF t ECHO 1
R r
ECHO 3
T ECHO 2
To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.”
Note
• If howling occurs:
– move the microphone away from the speakers.
– lower the microphone volume or echo level.
– lower the overall volume.
Dolby Digital Karaoke format
(DVD only)
Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby
Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when the system is in karaoke mode.
Speaker output in normal Dolby
Digital format (5 channel surround)
Front speaker
(L)
Center speaker
Front speaker
(R)
Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Speaker output in Dolby Digital
Karaoke format
Accompaniment
Front
(L)
Center
Guide melody
Accompaniment
Front
(R)
Surround
(L)
Guide vocal 1
Surround
(R)
Guide vocal 2
You can select any of these. These are output from the respective speakers.
You can check the audio information by
pressing AUDIO
(page 48)
. When playing a
Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “ ” appears at the current audio format.
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Example:
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2
2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment.
3/0: Recorded with guide melody.
3/1: Recorded with guide melody and one guide vocal.
3/2: Recorded with guide melody and two guide vocals.
Changing the key of a song
(Key Control)
You can change the key to suit your vocal range, except when the system is in stop mode.
Press KEY CON # or 2 to suit your vocal
range in karaoke mode.
You can adjust the key higher or lower in
13 steps (
2
6 –
#
6).
Note
• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to change the key.
• The key automatically returns to the original key when:
– you turn off the power.
– you change the function.
– the disc tray is opened.
– you stop playback.
– the title or track changes.
– you change the album.
– the play item is changed during PBC playback.
– you perform Scan Play.
– you cancel karaoke mode.
Playing karaoke with any stereo disc (Karaoke Pon)
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
Press KARAOKE PON in karaoke mode.
To cancel Karaoke Pon mode
Press KARAOKE PON again.
Note
• This function may not work well in the following cases:
– Only a few instruments are playing
– A duet is playing
– The vocals on the disc deviate from the center
– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is also reduced)
– Multiplex
• During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is reduced.
• Karaoke Pon mode is automatically canceled when:
– you turn off the power.
– you change the function.
– the disc tray is opened.
– AUDIO stream is changed.
– you set [VOCAL SELECT] to other than [OFF].
– you cancel karaoke mode.
Selecting the vocals (Vocal
Select)
(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD only)
When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital
Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke track.
When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke mode, you can listen to the vocals.
You can also change the guide vocal channel.
You can select different kinds of vocals.
1
Press DISPLAY twice in karaoke mode.
The Control Menu display for karaoke mode appears.
2
Press
X/x repeatedly to select
[VOCAL SELECT], then press .
The options for [VOCAL SELECT] appear.
3
Press
X/x repeatedly to select the
desired vocal channel.
The output channel changes as follows. The default settings are underlined.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO
• [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2
• [1]: Guide vocal 1
• [2]: Guide vocal 2
x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD
• [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• [L+R]: Same sound is output from both speakers.
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound x When playing a Super VCD
• [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• [1:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 1 is output from both speakers.
• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio track 1
• [2:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 2 is output from both speakers.
• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio track 2
4
Press .
Note
• When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to change the guide vocal channel.
• The channel returns to the default setting when:
– you turn off the power.
– you change the functions.
– the disc tray is opened.
– AUDIO stream is changed.
– you cancel karaoke mode.
– you set karaoke pon mode to on.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only with one kind of guide vocal, select [1].
Selecting the scoring mode
(Score Mode)
When karaoke mode is turned on, you can use the scoring mode.
Your score is calculated by comparing your voice with the music source.
1
Press
The Control Menu display appears.
Note
• The Control Menu display has 2 pages.
Depending on the source, press DISPLAY twice to select [SCORE MODE].
2
Press
X/x repeatedly to select
[SCORE MODE], then press .
The options for [SCORE MODE] appear.
3
Press
X/x repeatedly to select a
setting.
The default settings are underlined.
• [EASY]: Beginner or Intermediate level.
• [NORMAL]: Advance or professional level.
• [DEMO]: Demonstration mode.
Consistently displays a high score for every song.
4
Press .
5
Start playing the music.
6
Press SCORE before singing a song in karaoke mode.
The previous highest score appears on the
TV screen.
7
After singing for more than a minute, press SCORE again to view your score.
Your score is calculated from a scale of
0 to 99.
Your score is displayed for five seconds, during which time the system enters pause mode.
Note
• The highest score is reset when the system is turned off.
• The score mode function may be canceled when certain remote buttons are pressed.
• In some cases, you may not be able to use the scoring mode.
Tip
• The [SCORE MODE] setting is automatically changed to [EASY] when the system is turned off.
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Using the Sound Effect
Reinforcing bass frequencies
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DYNAMIC BASS again.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes increments.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press
X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”
appears in the front panel display, then press
c.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows:
SLEEP 90M y SLEEP 80M y SLEEP 70M
Y Y
SLEEP OFF y SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M
Tip
• You can select the remaining time by pressing the number buttons. In this case, you can preset the time in 1-minute increments.
4
Press .
The setting is made and “SLEEP” lights up in the front panel display.
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To change the remaining time
Restart from Step 1.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function
Select “SLEEP OFF” in Step 3.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display
The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press
X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”
appears in the front panel display, then press
c.
3
Press
X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display.
The default setting is underlined.
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display becomes dark.
4
Press .
The setting is made.
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, see “Connecting Other
Components” (page 33).
Note
• Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is turned on.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), the images are also output. In this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only regardless of the type of video signal.
Playing the connected component on the system
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel display.
2
Start playback of the connected component.
The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV.
For operation details, see the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter (not supplied).
Tip
• When listening to MP3 or other compressed music using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
“A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”
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Note
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case.
X
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H x
Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit
(Child Lock)
You can deactivate the buttons on the unit
(except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, such as child mischief (child lock function).
When the child lock function is activated, the buttons on the unit are locked and “ ” lights up in the front panel display. (You can operate the system by using the remote.)
Note
• When you operate the buttons on the unit while the child lock function is on, “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Press
X/x repeatedly until “CHILD
LOCK” appears in the front panel display, then press or
c.
3
Press
X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
• “OFF”: Child lock function off.
• “ON”: Child lock function on.
4
Press .
The setting is made.
5
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip
• You can activate the child lock function by pressing x for more than 5 seconds (“ front panel display).
” lights up in the
To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so that
“ ” disappears from the front panel display.
