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... the Following Discs 7 Terms 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......... 21 Step 3: TV and...60 Displaying Subtitles 61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69 Using the Video or Other Units 70 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO 71 Enjoying ...
... the Following Discs 7 Terms 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......... 21 Step 3: TV and...60 Displaying Subtitles 61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69 Using the Video or Other Units 70 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO 71 Enjoying ...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display 78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6US
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display 78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6US
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...Super Audio CD, or CD. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Format of several chapters. Terms... (MP3 files) (JPEG files) Disc logo The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. DAV-FR1 is smaller than titles. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in...
...Super Audio CD, or CD. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Format of several chapters. Terms... (MP3 files) (JPEG files) Disc logo The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. DAV-FR1 is smaller than titles. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in...
Operating Instructions
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... new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Remove the ...; FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the...
... new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Remove the ...; FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the...
Operating Instructions
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... the stocker that is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1 on the system. The disc is ready for loading the disc. 5 Load a disc. Adjust the volume on . Refer to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the remote or DISC1-5 of the system. If there is a disc in...
... the stocker that is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1 on the system. The disc is ready for loading the disc. 5 Load a disc. Adjust the volume on . Refer to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the remote or DISC1-5 of the system. If there is a disc in...
Operating Instructions
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... using X/x and press ENTER. on the window, the jump bar appears. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT 1.HIGHWAY 2.VIEW POINT 3.MY CHILDREN 4.DANCING 5.GOOD TASTE 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY ...the disc appears. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA 3 Select an album you can be displayed on the remote. 35US The selected track starts playing. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control ...
... using X/x and press ENTER. on the window, the jump bar appears. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT 1.HIGHWAY 2.VIEW POINT 3.MY CHILDREN 4.DANCING 5.GOOD TASTE 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY ...the disc appears. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE JAZZ R&B MY FAVORITE SONGS CLASSICAL SALSA OF CUBA BOSSANOVA 3 Select an album you can be displayed on the remote. 35US The selected track starts playing. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control ...
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...press M during Slide show, the interval time changes. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- on the window, the jump bar appears. To change the interval time of the list using X/x and press ENTER... can play from the current image. 2 Press H when you can be displayed on the remote. Slide show on a JPEG data disc M H 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. Enjoying Slide show starts from...
...press M during Slide show, the interval time changes. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- on the window, the jump bar appears. To change the interval time of the list using X/x and press ENTER... can play from the current image. 2 Press H when you can be displayed on the remote. Slide show on a JPEG data disc M H 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. Enjoying Slide show starts from...
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... or c. Note While shuffling all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on the system. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in green. 3 Select the Repeat Play setting, then press ENTER. 1:DVD DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF ALL TITLE CHAPTER Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all... shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 33). If you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on a disc.
... or c. Note While shuffling all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on the system. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in green. 3 Select the Repeat Play setting, then press ENTER. 1:DVD DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF ALL TITLE CHAPTER Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all... shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 33). If you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on a disc.
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...Scan) 1 Press m or M while playing a disc. 2 When you find the point you may not be able to 5 times. Press REPEAT on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly...DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • 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). Tips • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. continued 43US The system...
...Scan) 1 Press m or M while playing a disc. 2 When you find the point you may not be able to 5 times. Press REPEAT on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly...DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • 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). Tips • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. continued 43US The system...
Operating Instructions
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...sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers 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 system's preprogrammed sound fields. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound... field you want appears in the front panel display. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO Display A.F.D. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly ...
...sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers 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 system's preprogrammed sound fields. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound... field you want appears in the front panel display. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO Display A.F.D. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly ...
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Choose the sound to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. The sound effect is useful for watching movies ... on , bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. Sound Adjustments Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect cannot be activated at...
Choose the sound to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. The sound effect is useful for watching movies ... on , bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. Sound Adjustments Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect cannot be activated at...
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Controlling TVs with the remote TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH +/- TV VOL +/- TV Manufacturer SONY Admiral AKAI AOC Bell&Howell Broksonic Croslex CURTIS-MATHES DAEWOO Daytron EMERSON FISHER General Electric HITACHI JC Penny JVC KTV LG/Goldstar LXI(Sears) ...previously entered will be erased. • When you find the one at a time until you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times ...
Controlling TVs with the remote TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH +/- TV VOL +/- TV Manufacturer SONY Admiral AKAI AOC Bell&Howell Broksonic Croslex CURTIS-MATHES DAEWOO Daytron EMERSON FISHER General Electric HITACHI JC Penny JVC KTV LG/Goldstar LXI(Sears) ...previously entered will be erased. • When you find the one at a time until you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times ...
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...may not be able to control your TV using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you set to the TV mode. Switch the TV's input source between..., the following method also works. Tip Depending on the TV, you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. By pressing TV [/1 TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/- Manufacturer Videch WARDS ZENITH Code number ...002, 015 002, 020 016, 017 CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM ZENITH Code number 101 123, 124, 125, 126, 127...
...may not be able to control your TV using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you set to the TV mode. Switch the TV's input source between..., the following method also works. Tip Depending on the TV, you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. By pressing TV [/1 TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/- Manufacturer Videch WARDS ZENITH Code number ...002, 015 002, 020 016, 017 CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM ZENITH Code number 101 123, 124, 125, 126, 127...
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... and this system, change the system mode to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you successfully set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If you set with one button push. SONY TV DIRECT TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH + With cover opened. Operation Point the remote to...
... and this system, change the system mode to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you successfully set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. If you set with one button push. SONY TV DIRECT TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH + With cover opened. Operation Point the remote to...
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Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the following sequence. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... 70US Each time you connected the unit to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Notes • This function is only for further information on the ... the TV button is too far, this system is flashing. Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to appears in the front panel display. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this function...
Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the following sequence. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... 70US Each time you connected the unit to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Notes • This function is only for further information on the ... the TV button is too far, this system is flashing. Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to appears in the front panel display. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this function...
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...and hold TUNING + or - until "MEMORY ?" The station is stored. While holding down VOLUME + on the system, press "/1 on the system to turn down the volume to turn on the system. Enjoying the Radio Presetting Radio Stations You can be erased. Before tuning, make sure to minimum. "TUNED" ... Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the power. Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display. 5 Press ENTER. To change the preset number Restart from step ...
...and hold TUNING + or - until "MEMORY ?" The station is stored. While holding down VOLUME + on the system, press "/1 on the system to turn down the volume to turn on the system. Enjoying the Radio Presetting Radio Stations You can be erased. Before tuning, make sure to minimum. "TUNED" ... Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the power. Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display. 5 Press ENTER. To change the preset number Restart from step ...
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... supplied antennas (aerials). repeatedly to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on the remote so that "MONO" appears in the front panel display. on the remote repeatedly. Press the button again to the Radio Preset radio stations in Step 2. Each time...
... supplied antennas (aerials). repeatedly to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on the remote so that "MONO" appears in the front panel display. on the remote repeatedly. Press the button again to the Radio Preset radio stations in Step 2. Each time...
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... DIRECT AUTO" (page 53). In this case, return the setting to your nearest Sony dealer. Sound There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected ... power is not turned on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is connected securely. Even though you... can view pictures from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 29, 81). • Set the sound field to [PROGRESSIVE] even though your TV's S video input (page 23). Press H to return to some DVD...
... DIRECT AUTO" (page 53). In this case, return the setting to your nearest Sony dealer. Sound There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected ... power is not turned on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is connected securely. Even though you... can view pictures from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 29, 81). • Set the sound field to [PROGRESSIVE] even though your TV's S video input (page 23). Press H to return to some DVD...
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... MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is skewed in the system. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the system. • The batteries in the remote are displayed as " ". The title of a Super Audio CD. No sound is heard from...Parental Control is set for different layers of the MP3 audio album or track is not pointed at the remote sensor on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. The display for entering the password does not appear for about half an hour (page 3). The ...
... MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is skewed in the system. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the system. • The batteries in the remote are displayed as " ". The title of a Super Audio CD. No sound is heard from...Parental Control is set for different layers of the MP3 audio album or track is not pointed at the remote sensor on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. The display for entering the password does not appear for about half an hour (page 3). The ...
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... " ". 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 and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system or the remote and then start ...the DVD being played (page 60). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may not be able to perform some of the operations above. "CANNOT LOCK" appears in the front panel display, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ...
... " ". 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 and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system or the remote and then start ...the DVD being played (page 60). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may not be able to perform some of the operations above. "CANNOT LOCK" appears in the front panel display, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ...