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...for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 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 (aerial) Hookups...Sound 51 Enjoying Surround Sound 53 Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode 57 Using the Sound Effect 59 Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles 60 Displaying Subtitles 61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY...
...for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 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 (aerial) Hookups...Sound 51 Enjoying Surround Sound 53 Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode 57 Using the Sound Effect 59 Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles 60 Displaying Subtitles 61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY...
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Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to those supplied with this system. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to be connected. (-) (-) (+) (+) color tube 14US
Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to those supplied with this system. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to be connected. (-) (-) (+) (+) color tube 14US
Operating Instructions
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... disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from a speaker other due to check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. To prevent this, be short-circuited. Examples of poor conditions of another speaker terminal. If the cords are touching each speaker cord ...OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL Amplifier AUDIO IN Surround back speaker Tip You can also enjoy the 6.1 surround sound when you enjoy a DVD that all the speakers are connected correctly. In this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all...
... disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from a speaker other due to check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. To prevent this, be short-circuited. Examples of poor conditions of another speaker terminal. If the cords are touching each speaker cord ...OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL Amplifier AUDIO IN Surround back speaker Tip You can also enjoy the 6.1 surround sound when you enjoy a DVD that all the speakers are connected correctly. In this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all...
Operating Instructions
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...to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the TV is output from the system speakers. To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the...VIDEO IN jacks Y PB/CB PR/CR OUT IN SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL OUT OUT AUDIO OUT L R OPTICAL...
...to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the TV is output from the system speakers. To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the...VIDEO IN jacks Y PB/CB PR/CR OUT IN SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL OUT OUT AUDIO OUT L R OPTICAL...
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... PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of this system. Output the TV...
... PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of this system. Output the TV...
Operating Instructions
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... magnet is employed. Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set . Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system is placed near the subwoofer. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color...sources of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. Getting Started Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the front speakers. • When you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft...
... magnet is employed. Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set . Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system is placed near the subwoofer. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color...sources of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. Getting Started Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the front speakers. • When you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft...
Operating Instructions
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... source is displayed as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect is not displayed. Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) When you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system outputs PCM (stereo) signals. • Even though the audio stream contains a surround back component, the surround back channel is enhanced. • If you select [AUDIO...
... source is displayed as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect is not displayed. Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) When you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system outputs PCM (stereo) signals. • Even though the audio stream contains a surround back component, the surround back channel is enhanced. • If you select [AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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...the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of system's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of... (e.g. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system, select a sound field ...
...the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of system's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of... (e.g. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system, select a sound field ...
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...front panel display. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to front, center, and surround speakers. This mode performs Pro ...Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two channels. Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button)...
...front panel display. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to front, center, and surround speakers. This mode performs Pro ...Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two channels. Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button)...
Operating Instructions
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...not available for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. For movie Sound field CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B ...movie director. When you want appears in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie. This setting is a standard mode, great for standard stereo sources, such as a normal disc. Sound Adjustments x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE...
...not available for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. For movie Sound field CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B ...movie director. When you want appears in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie. This setting is a standard mode, great for standard stereo sources, such as a normal disc. Sound Adjustments x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE...
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...Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. x GAME (Game) Obtains maximum audio impact from the headphone L/R. When using headphones Sound field HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP 2CH HP THEATER x HEADPHONE 2CH This mode outputs the sound... of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to two channels. For music or others Sound field HALL JAZZ...SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. This mode is the integrated mode which ...
...Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. x GAME (Game) Obtains maximum audio impact from the headphone L/R. When using headphones Sound field HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP 2CH HP THEATER x HEADPHONE 2CH This mode outputs the sound... of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to two channels. For music or others Sound field HALL JAZZ...SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. This mode is the integrated mode which ...
Operating Instructions
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... "2CH STEREO." • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for the film (page 93, 94). By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software, etc., recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, etc., you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of surround sound originally intended for each...
... "2CH STEREO." • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for the film (page 93, 94). By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software, etc., recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, etc., you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of surround sound originally intended for each...
Operating Instructions
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...other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US This decoder conforms to 6.1 discrete channels. Notes • You can select the surround back decoding only when AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is not performed. b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround ... Digital 6.1 EXb) Matrix decoder conforms to decode the surround back signal. d) Software encoded with both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals, not used in movie theaters. Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 - 5.1 DTS 5.1...
...other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US This decoder conforms to 6.1 discrete channels. Notes • You can select the surround back decoding only when AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is not performed. b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround ... Digital 6.1 EXb) Matrix decoder conforms to decode the surround back signal. d) Software encoded with both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals, not used in movie theaters. Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 - 5.1 DTS 5.1...
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... speaker, set [SURROUND BACK] to the same level. Position diagram A B 90 A 45 B 20 continued 81US ON Reproduces the sound track with the kind of the speakers to [YES]. If only JPEG files exist on the disc, the system recognises the disc as a "JPEG Disc." Then use the test tone to play a... a JPEG file exists on a disc, the system recognises the disc as a "JPEG Disc." MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/DD/MM YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for watching movies at low...
... speaker, set [SURROUND BACK] to the same level. Position diagram A B 90 A 45 B 20 continued 81US ON Reproduces the sound track with the kind of the speakers to [YES]. If only JPEG files exist on the disc, the system recognises the disc as a "JPEG Disc." Then use the test tone to play a... a JPEG file exists on a disc, the system recognises the disc as a "JPEG Disc." MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/DD/MM YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for watching movies at low...
Operating Instructions
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... a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are located in section A. FRONT 1.6 m/5 ft* Front speaker distance from the listening position can be 1.6 m/5 ft* moved up to 4.6 meters (15 ft) closer (appears except when you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending...] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) * When you select an item, the sound cuts off for the speakers in relation to change the value in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if the surround back (appears except when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the up to 4.6 ...
... a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are located in section A. FRONT 1.6 m/5 ft* Front speaker distance from the listening position can be 1.6 m/5 ft* moved up to 4.6 meters (15 ft) closer (appears except when you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending...] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) * When you select an item, the sound cuts off for the speakers in relation to change the value in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if the surround back (appears except when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the up to 4.6 ...
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... tone, select [BALANCE] or [LEVEL] in stop mode. Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in step 3 and press ENTER. When selecting [LEVEL], the test tone is displayed in "SP SETUP." 84US The...AMP menu that is emitted from only the speaker which you are adjusting. 6 Press ENTER when you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The surround back speaker level can be also adjusted on the amplifier that is emitted from each speaker in "SP SETUP." You will hear...
... tone, select [BALANCE] or [LEVEL] in stop mode. Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in step 3 and press ENTER. When selecting [LEVEL], the test tone is displayed in "SP SETUP." 84US The...AMP menu that is emitted from only the speaker which you are adjusting. 6 Press ENTER when you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The surround back speaker level can be also adjusted on the amplifier that is emitted from each speaker in "SP SETUP." You will hear...
Operating Instructions
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... 85). SL LEVELb) (surround left level) 0a) Adjusts the left level of the surround speaker (-6 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments). SB LEVELb) (surround back level) 0a) Adjusts the level of the surround speaker (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). DRC ON: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of... the "LEVEL" items, the test tone is emitted from the speakers. SB DEC (surround back decoding) SB MATRIX ...
... 85). SL LEVELb) (surround left level) 0a) Adjusts the left level of the surround speaker (-6 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments). SB LEVELb) (surround back level) 0a) Adjusts the level of the surround speaker (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). DRC ON: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of... the "LEVEL" items, the test tone is emitted from the speakers. SB DEC (surround back decoding) SB MATRIX ...
Operating Instructions
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... an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to hear when you play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the...played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 even though it has the extension ".MP3." • The system can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. The surround effect is difficult to [STEREO] in the display. Use direct tuning. • No stations have been preset or the ...
... an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to hear when you play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the...played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in MP3 even though it has the extension ".MP3." • The system can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. The surround effect is difficult to [STEREO] in the display. Use direct tuning. • No stations have been preset or the ...
Operating Instructions
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...power, with no sound output. Inputs Output Phones VIDEO/SAT: Sensitivity: 250 mV/ 450 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms SURROUND BACK Voltage: 2V Impedance: 1 kilohms Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = ...650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system NTSC Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to rated output) Amplifier section (DAV-FR1) Surround...
...power, with no sound output. Inputs Output Phones VIDEO/SAT: Sensitivity: 250 mV/ 450 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms SURROUND BACK Voltage: 2V Impedance: 1 kilohms Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = ...650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system NTSC Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to rated output) Amplifier section (DAV-FR1) Surround...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD. In this format are recorded separately for 6.1(three surround speakers) channel playback, using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the surround sound...several chapters. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of movies. ...system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. A title is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of Dolby Digital 5.1, developed by Sony...
...DVD. In this format are recorded separately for 6.1(three surround speakers) channel playback, using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the surround sound...several chapters. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is composed of movies. ...system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. A title is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of Dolby Digital 5.1, developed by Sony...