The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...right products and making the right connections when you in -a-Box systems are color-coded. Consult the charts on page 18 for home theater equipment. The rear of the cables and speaker connections are a good place to a good DVD player, when seen from the actual viewing distance in -one... will match-and will match. And all -in your best bet. If you 're probably best served by an all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Decide whether you have . Now is the time to keep. ƒ STEP 2. Bringing it all together.
...right products and making the right connections when you in -a-Box systems are color-coded. Consult the charts on page 18 for home theater equipment. The rear of the cables and speaker connections are a good place to a good DVD player, when seen from the actual viewing distance in -one... will match-and will match. And all -in your best bet. If you 're probably best served by an all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Decide whether you have . Now is the time to keep. ƒ STEP 2. Bringing it all together.
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. In some of the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to do the job. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to...Theater 40 This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are coded in choosing connections when your A/V receiver. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. In stereo, the...
... Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. In some of the most of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to do the job. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to...Theater 40 This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are coded in choosing connections when your A/V receiver. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. In stereo, the...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...cord," consisting of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. Digital audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to an A/V receiver. ...interference. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. Speaker cables are usually coded to help you won't need to drive each speaker. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker ...deliver multi-channel sound to your A/V receiver. ƒ Speaker Connections. The Sony Guide to make this process. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, optical connections are ...
...cord," consisting of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. Digital audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to an A/V receiver. ...interference. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. Speaker cables are usually coded to help you won't need to drive each speaker. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker ...deliver multi-channel sound to your A/V receiver. ƒ Speaker Connections. The Sony Guide to make this process. While some music lovers prefer coaxial digital connections, optical connections are ...
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...RF, unencumbered by sound. ƒ S-Video connections. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video, because they...used for other equipment. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they provide separate signal paths for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color... (chrominance). Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 These connections are typically color-coded yellow. S-Video connections can be better than RF connection. ƒ Composite video connections. This ...
...RF, unencumbered by sound. ƒ S-Video connections. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video, because they...used for other equipment. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they provide separate signal paths for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color... (chrominance). Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 These connections are typically color-coded yellow. S-Video connections can be better than RF connection. ƒ Composite video connections. This ...
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Another way of connecting a component video signal of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The physical cable usually has a D-sub 15-pin connector that includes a pair of ...Digital Visual Interface (DVI) HDTV enables spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to protect the signal from the DVD player to the television. ƒ R/G/B component video connection. This is also secured by HDCP technology to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor"...
Another way of connecting a component video signal of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The physical cable usually has a D-sub 15-pin connector that includes a pair of ...Digital Visual Interface (DVI) HDTV enables spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to protect the signal from the DVD player to the television. ƒ R/G/B component video connection. This is also secured by HDCP technology to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor"...
Operating Instructions
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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 6GB
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 6GB
Operating Instructions
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...standards. video CD format - DVDs labelled ALL will only play DVDs labelled with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the DVD, no region code indication may be played back.... Depending on the back of playback depending on this system. music CD format - MP3/JPEG format that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following ...
...standards. video CD format - DVDs labelled ALL will only play DVDs labelled with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the DVD, no region code indication may be played back.... Depending on the back of playback depending on this system. music CD format - MP3/JPEG format that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following ...
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... Standard Organization) Do not load the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 80). • A disc that is prohibited. Recently, various music discs encoded with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) In some record companies. Note on this product... Corporation, and is intended for the recording device. Since this copyright protection technology must be available. Use of this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of Digital Theater...
... Standard Organization) Do not load the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 80). • A disc that is prohibited. Recently, various music discs encoded with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) In some record companies. Note on this product... Corporation, and is intended for the recording device. Since this copyright protection technology must be available. Use of this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of Digital Theater...
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...). Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in parentheses. CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 39)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. TIME (page 40) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. Changes the subtitle language....ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 29, 38) Selects the album (MP3) to be played. AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 45) Changes the audio setting. continued ...
...). Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in parentheses. CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 39)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. TIME (page 40) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. Changes the subtitle language....ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 29, 38) Selects the album (MP3) to be played. AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 45) Changes the audio setting. continued ...
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... 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 "PROGRESSIVE" in "SCREEN SETUP," the signal is not output via VIDEO... (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting a TV Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to 2CH STEREO mode. Tips • When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV...
... 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 "PROGRESSIVE" in "SCREEN SETUP," the signal is not output via VIDEO... (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting a TV Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to 2CH STEREO mode. Tips • When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV...
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... by frame (Slow-motion play , the playback speed changes. To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) Each time you press m or M during Slowmotion play ) (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Press or when the system is in the pause mode. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File You ...can search a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH). Two speeds are available. Two speeds are available. ...
... by frame (Slow-motion play , the playback speed changes. To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) Each time you press m or M during Slowmotion play ) (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Press or when the system is in the pause mode. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File You ...can search a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH). Two speeds are available. Two speeds are available. ...
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..."T **:**:**" (playing time of the current title on the disc. • You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD. • If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the current track using the number buttons, then press ENTER or c. Notes • The title, chapter or track number displayed...current title using the front panel display (page 82). DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) Example: If you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes as the...
..."T **:**:**" (playing time of the current title on the disc. • You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD. • If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the current track using the number buttons, then press ENTER or c. Notes • The title, chapter or track number displayed...current title using the front panel display (page 82). DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) Example: If you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes as the...
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...:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to see which language the code represents. With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs or MP3, you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. AUDIO DVD DISPLAY C/X/x/c/ ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. If the DVD is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of...
...:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to see which language the code represents. With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs or MP3, you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. AUDIO DVD DISPLAY C/X/x/c/ ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. If the DVD is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of...
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... When 4 digits are recorded on the disc, you can select Subtitles directly by pressing SUBTITLE. SUBTITLE DVD DISPLAY C/X/x/c/ ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. Tip You can change the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the subtitles ...for SUBTITLE appear. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to select the language. Refer to the language code list on or off while playing. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press ...
... When 4 digits are recorded on the disc, you can select Subtitles directly by pressing SUBTITLE. SUBTITLE DVD DISPLAY C/X/x/c/ ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. Tip You can change the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the subtitles ...for SUBTITLE appear. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to select the language. Refer to the language code list on or off while playing. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press ...
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.... The selection items for "STANDARD" are displayed. To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set "LEVEL" to the previous screen. The display for entering the... 57 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to select "STANDARD," then press ENTER. If you select "OTHERS t," select and enter the standard code in Step 8. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD PG13 USA The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. 56GB The...
.... The selection items for "STANDARD" are displayed. To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set "LEVEL" to the previous screen. The display for entering the... 57 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to select "STANDARD," then press ENTER. If you select "OTHERS t," select and enter the standard code in Step 8. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD PG13 USA The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. 56GB The...
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... Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 2115 2165 2174 2109 2219 2248 2238 2254 2276 2304 2363 2362 ...H. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. 2 Enter your password, then change the parental control level while playing the disc. The system starts playback. After you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to 3 of "Limiting playback for which Parental Control...
... Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 2115 2165 2174 2109 2219 2248 2238 2254 2276 2304 2363 2362 ...H. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. 2 Enter your password, then change the parental control level while playing the disc. The system starts playback. After you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to 3 of "Limiting playback for which Parental Control...
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...slowly. Controlling TVs with the remote TV ?/1 TV button Number buttons TV CH +/- Then release TV [/1. Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. TV/VIDEO Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV. If you replace the batteries ...of controllable TVs If more than one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Reset the appropriate code number. TV Manufacturer Code number SONY 001 AIWA 001, 047 DAEWOO 002, 004, 005, 006, 007, 015 FISHER 008...
...slowly. Controlling TVs with the remote TV ?/1 TV button Number buttons TV CH +/- Then release TV [/1. Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. TV/VIDEO Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV. If you replace the batteries ...of controllable TVs If more than one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Reset the appropriate code number. TV Manufacturer Code number SONY 001 AIWA 001, 047 DAEWOO 002, 004, 005, 006, 007, 015 FISHER 008...
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..."LANGUAGE SETUP" allows you to set various languages for the DVD menu. Selects the language from the displayed list. Tip If you select "OTHERS t" in "DVD MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO," select and enter the language code from the displayed list. After you have made a selection..., the language code (4 digits) is not recorded on using the number buttons (page 86). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH x OSD (On-Screen Display) Selects the display language on the system, when resetting the system. Selects the language from...
..."LANGUAGE SETUP" allows you to set various languages for the DVD menu. Selects the language from the displayed list. Tip If you select "OTHERS t" in "DVD MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO," select and enter the language code from the displayed list. After you have made a selection..., the language code (4 digits) is not recorded on using the number buttons (page 86). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH x OSD (On-Screen Display) Selects the display language on the system, when resetting the system. Selects the language from...
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.... • The disc is upside 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, the output signal may not be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format ... track is on (page 47). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 70). • Depending on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. Preset the stations (page 60). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in . • Check that the antennas ...
.... • The disc is upside 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, the output signal may not be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format ... track is on (page 47). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 70). • Depending on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. Preset the stations (page 60). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in . • Check that the antennas ...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD also uses variable rate coding technology that of a CD. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is completely prohibited, violent scenes are recorded on . Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are skipped or replaced with the former Dolby Surround system... though its original size. To take full advantage of the disc by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This format comprises of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning...
...DVD also uses variable rate coding technology that of a CD. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is completely prohibited, violent scenes are recorded on . Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are skipped or replaced with the former Dolby Surround system... though its original size. To take full advantage of the disc by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This format comprises of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning...
