Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...furniture manufacturers to advocate children's safety and educate customers and their families about television safety. The home theater entertainment experience is a Sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance As a result, TV sets may cause unnecessary injury. Tune Into Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Sometimes ...174; and is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and...
...furniture manufacturers to advocate children's safety and educate customers and their families about television safety. The home theater entertainment experience is a Sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance As a result, TV sets may cause unnecessary injury. Tune Into Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Sometimes ...174; and is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV). 3 Carefully read and...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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..., or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse... OF THE CONSUMER. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty ...
..., or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse... OF THE CONSUMER. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty ...
Operating Instructions
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...FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 75 ...Settings.......... 78 Additional Information Precautions 79 Notes about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 83 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 93 DVD...
...FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 75 ...Settings.......... 78 Additional Information Precautions 79 Notes about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 83 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 93 DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Depending on this system. Note that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may...set by area restrictions. operating instructions for home and other side. This system incorporates with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Region code Your system has a region code printed on DualDisc A DualDisc is prohibited by software producers. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems...
... Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Depending on this system. Note that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may...set by area restrictions. operating instructions for home and other side. This system incorporates with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Region code Your system has a region code printed on DualDisc A DualDisc is prohibited by software producers. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems...
Operating Instructions
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... to receive AM signals. A B AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Tip • Adjust the direction... pulling softly. 16GB Getting Started - Tip • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). 3 Connect the cords to either terminal.
... to receive AM signals. A B AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Tip • Adjust the direction... pulling softly. 16GB Getting Started - Tip • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). 3 Connect the cords to either terminal.
Operating Instructions
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...; If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to hold X until the set to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. System Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) 4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power ...(aerial), keep it as horizontal as shown below. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the system. "NTSC" lights up in the event of the system for Asian models is set powers on. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna...
...; If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to hold X until the set to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. System Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) 4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power ...(aerial), keep it as horizontal as shown below. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the system. "NTSC" lights up in the event of the system for Asian models is set powers on. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of the speakers, it is recommended that are : - Dusty or dirty - However, this system allows you change the settings. Extremely hot or cold - Subject to the listening position. Subject to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position (A). Very humid - Place speakers as illustrated...
... Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of the speakers, it is recommended that are : - Dusty or dirty - However, this system allows you change the settings. Extremely hot or cold - Subject to the listening position. Subject to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position (A). Very humid - Place speakers as illustrated...
Operating Instructions
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...have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on the TV. 2 Press [/1. You cannot operate steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [...16:9] (page 72) 8 Press ENTER. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on-screen display appears. 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your ...
...have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on the TV. 2 Press [/1. You cannot operate steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [...16:9] (page 72) 8 Press ENTER. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on-screen display appears. 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your ...
Operating Instructions
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...message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. YES NO Auto Calibration starts. 20GB Getting Started - The front of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). Be quiet during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere ...ENTER. Tip • If you want to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • If you change any Step. Measurement complete. BASIC - 10 ...
...message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. YES NO Auto Calibration starts. 20GB Getting Started - The front of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). Be quiet during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere ...ENTER. Tip • If you want to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • If you change any Step. Measurement complete. BASIC - 10 ...
Operating Instructions
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...; When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off. • When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off the demonstration, set to select the setting. • DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode on the remote. Getting...the remote. Turning off the Demonstration "/1 • DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. 3 Press X/x to off, the system saves power in the front panel display. When you press "/1 ...
...; When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off. • When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off the demonstration, set to select the setting. • DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode on the remote. Getting...the remote. Turning off the Demonstration "/1 • DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. 3 Press X/x to off, the system saves power in the front panel display. When you press "/1 ...
Operating Instructions
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...to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Each time you need to connect to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. ADVANCED - Does your TV monitor must use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the system to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit... your TV screen. Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this connection and set the output channel of the video...
...to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Each time you need to connect to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. ADVANCED - Does your TV monitor must use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the system to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit... your TV screen. Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this connection and set the output channel of the video...
Operating Instructions
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...select this under the above conditions are not met. x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: - Select this setting when: - x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be converted to be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based ... natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to match the type of DVD software that you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the...
...select this under the above conditions are not met. x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: - Select this setting when: - x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be converted to be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based ... natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to match the type of DVD software that you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the...
Operating Instructions
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... disc is not loaded with a disc) and A and load the disc. off if an unplayable disc is green. Unless the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the TV screen and in the... back. - Basic Operations Disc tray DISC 1-5 Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION MUTING VOLUME +/- ./> / H x X Depending on the system. The system starts playback (continuous play ). Adjust the volume on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on . Tip • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as this...
... disc is not loaded with a disc) and A and load the disc. off if an unplayable disc is green. Unless the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the TV screen and in the... back. - Basic Operations Disc tray DISC 1-5 Connect headphones DISC SKIP "/1 FUNCTION MUTING VOLUME +/- ./> / H x X Depending on the system. The system starts playback (continuous play ). Adjust the volume on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on . Tip • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as this...
Operating Instructions
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... "TV/ VCR" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. 4 Press X/x to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the input level. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "ATTENUATE" appears in the front panel display...Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the component connected. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... Changing the input level of...the sound of the other components connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear of the system changes in the following sequence. The AMP menu turns off. Each time you can use a ...
... "TV/ VCR" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. 4 Press X/x to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the input level. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "ATTENUATE" appears in the front panel display...Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the component connected. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... Changing the input level of...the sound of the other components connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear of the system changes in the following sequence. The AMP menu turns off. Each time you can use a ...
Operating Instructions
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... want appears in the front panel display. SOUND FIELD FUNCTION MOVIE/ MUSIC 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "TV/ VCR" appears in this system. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the sound field you connect headphones to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • MOVIE: ...details of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. The default setting is displayed in the front panel display. Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can choose...
... want appears in the front panel display. SOUND FIELD FUNCTION MOVIE/ MUSIC 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "TV/ VCR" appears in this system. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the sound field you connect headphones to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • MOVIE: ...details of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. The default setting is displayed in the front panel display. Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can choose...
Operating Instructions
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...Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Step 1. the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - you eject the disc. - continued 37GB Various Functions... the disc in VR mode, VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the system remembers the resume playback point for Playing Discs Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - you change or reset the settings on where you stop playback. Searching by pressing FUNCTION. - If "RESUME" ...
...Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Step 1. the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - you eject the disc. - continued 37GB Various Functions... the disc in VR mode, VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, and DATA DVDs, the system remembers the resume playback point for Playing Discs Note • Depending on the Setup Display. - you change or reset the settings on where you stop playback. Searching by pressing FUNCTION. - If "RESUME" ...
Operating Instructions
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For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 75). The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to create your own program. To activate this case, [01]). 38GB You can program up to select [SET t], then press ENTER. [TRACK] is cleared when you change the function by arranging... for the first disc is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for [PROGRAM] appear. 6 (14) T 2:50 OFF OFF SET ON PLAY CD 3 Press X/x to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time...
For details, see "[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)" (page 75). The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to create your own program. To activate this case, [01]). 38GB You can program up to select [SET t], then press ENTER. [TRACK] is cleared when you change the function by arranging... for the first disc is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for [PROGRAM] appear. 6 (14) T 2:50 OFF OFF SET ON PLAY CD 3 Press X/x to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time...
Operating Instructions
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The default setting is selected. x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play , press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in ...DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. ...you cannot select [TRACK]. 41GB To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is set to select then press ENTER. [REPEAT], The options for Playing Discs Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can ...
The default setting is selected. x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play , press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in ...DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. ...you cannot select [TRACK]. 41GB To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is set to select then press ENTER. [REPEAT], The options for Playing Discs Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can ...
Operating Instructions
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... contains several titles, you can change the audio format. When you play DVDs that allow you want to play or change the language. If the DVD VIDEO is underlined. These sections are displayed, they indicate a language code. The default setting is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the title you to the...
... contains several titles, you can change the audio format. When you play DVDs that allow you want to play or change the language. If the DVD VIDEO is underlined. These sections are displayed, they indicate a language code. The default setting is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the title you to the...
Operating Instructions
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...(MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound • [1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) • [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differ, ..., the format of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models. x When playing a Super VCD The default setting is shown in the display. The format is underlined. • [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio...
...(MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound • [1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) • [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differ, ..., the format of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models. x When playing a Super VCD The default setting is shown in the display. The format is underlined. • [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio...