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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...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 Radio 72 Using the Sleep Timer 75 Changing the Brightness...
... 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...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 Radio 72 Using the Sleep Timer 75 Changing the Brightness...
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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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Do not connect any speakers other than those 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. 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 cords.
Do not connect any speakers other than those 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. 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 cords.
Operating Instructions
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...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 components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to #. For details on the components: 3 to... 3, and # to check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a ...
...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 components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to #. For details on the components: 3 to... 3, and # to check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a ...
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...of the game machine to the connected TV. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system Connect the audio output jacks of the system. Only the audio signal of the system with COMPONENT 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...
...of the game machine to the connected TV. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system Connect the audio output jacks of the system. Only the audio signal of the system with COMPONENT 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...
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... securely to select "VIDEO." TV or VCR * AUDIO OUT L R 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 COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT...you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords. If using the VIDEO jack distorts the sound, reconnect the TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords. Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode ...
... securely to select "VIDEO." TV or VCR * AUDIO OUT L R 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 COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT...you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords. If using the VIDEO jack distorts the sound, reconnect the TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords. Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode ...
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... speakers as illustrated above , make sure that no magnetic object is employed. In this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as illustrated below Notes • Do...position. If color irregularity still occurs after 15 to the same level. 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)a) ...
... speakers as illustrated above , make sure that no magnetic object is employed. In this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as illustrated below Notes • Do...position. If color irregularity still occurs after 15 to the same level. 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)a) ...
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...the STANDBY indicator on the system lights up in continuous play mode Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel standby mode Press "/1 once. These buttons work only within a single title. In standby mode, the system also turns on . To turn off the system Press "/1. Tip If a DVD has more than two ...titles, you turn on the system Press "/1 on the system. Doing so...
...the STANDBY indicator on the system lights up in continuous play mode Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel standby mode Press "/1 once. These buttons work only within a single title. In standby mode, the system also turns on . To turn off the system Press "/1. Tip If a DVD has more than two ...titles, you turn on the system Press "/1 on the system. Doing so...
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...language for the sound, select these items using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM...VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM- The contents...DVD which make up a picture or music feature. The disc's menu appears on the VIDEO CD. Note If the DVD top menu or a DVD... to select the item you want using DVD MENU/ALBUM+. Refer to play or change... the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Number buttons DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ ./> H X/x/ ENTER Number buttons x O RETURN With... the TV screen. or DVD MENU/ALBUM+. With cover opened . 1 Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- These ...
...language for the sound, select these items using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM...VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM- The contents...DVD which make up a picture or music feature. The disc's menu appears on the VIDEO CD. Note If the DVD top menu or a DVD... to select the item you want using DVD MENU/ALBUM+. Refer to play or change... the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Number buttons DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ ./> H X/x/ ENTER Number buttons x O RETURN With... the TV screen. or DVD MENU/ALBUM+. With cover opened . 1 Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- These ...
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... selected, Repeat Play is limited to 5 times. x When Program Play is output. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set to perform some of the operations described. • During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is set Repeat Play during stop mode. Notes • Depending on a disc. •... be able to ON • OFF: does not play mode). After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H. SLOW / H m/M Notes • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you want, press H to return to normal speed. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set...
... selected, Repeat Play is limited to 5 times. x When Program Play is output. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set to perform some of the operations described. • During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is set Repeat Play during stop mode. Notes • Depending on a disc. •... be able to ON • OFF: does not play mode). After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H. SLOW / H m/M Notes • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you want, press H to return to normal speed. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set...
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Playing Discs When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP Remaining time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP Remaining time and number of the current chapter CHAP Title name Current sound field When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number TRK Remaining time and current track number TRK Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Track name Current sound field continued 47US
Playing Discs When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP Remaining time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP Remaining time and number of the current chapter CHAP Title name Current sound field When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number TRK Remaining time and current track number TRK Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Track name Current sound field continued 47US
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... current track number TRK Remaining time of the current track TRK Track (file) name Album (folder) name Current sound field When playing back a JPEG Current file number File name Album (folder) name Current sound field Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information...
... current track number TRK Remaining time of the current track TRK Track (file) name Album (folder) name Current sound field When playing back a JPEG Current file number File name Album (folder) name Current sound field Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information...
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... only the instruments from the right or left channel and listen to be played. 4 Press ENTER. x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of the Super Audio CD to the sound of settings varies. • MULTI: The disc has a multi-channel playback area. • 2CH: The disc has ... formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you the three choices above ...
... only the instruments from the right or left channel and listen to be played. 4 Press ENTER. x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of the Super Audio CD to the sound of settings varies. • MULTI: The disc has a multi-channel playback area. • 2CH: The disc has ... formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you the three choices above ...
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..., or S, the surround effect is enhanced. • If 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 displayed. Current audio format* 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 * [PCM], [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY...
..., or S, the surround effect is enhanced. • If 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 displayed. Current audio format* 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 * [PCM], [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY...
Operating Instructions
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... can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home. reverberation). 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 ... without adding any effects (e.g. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO...
... can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of movie theaters into your home. reverberation). 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 ... without adding any effects (e.g. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO...
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...cover opened . This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two channels. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II...only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. This allows you want appears in the front panel display. Press MODE repeatedly until... the sound field you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and ...
...cover opened . This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two channels. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II...only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. This allows you want appears in the front panel display. Press MODE repeatedly until... the sound field you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and ...
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... the original recording without adding any type of movie. When you want appears in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. ST. x Neo:6 MUSIC Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode ... the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. continued 55US Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you play the DTS 96/24 disc, the system plays it as CDs. EX B* C. x C. Sound Adjustments x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro LogicII produces five ...
... the original recording without adding any type of movie. When you want appears in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. ST. x Neo:6 MUSIC Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode ... the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. continued 55US Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you play the DTS 96/24 disc, the system plays it as CDs. EX B* C. x C. Sound Adjustments x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro LogicII produces five ...
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...Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to hear any sound coming directly from a single pair of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Cinema...Sound field HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP 2CH HP THEATER x HEADPHONE 2CH This mode outputs the sound from video game software. x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. ST. x L. x SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound...
...Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to hear any sound coming directly from a single pair of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Cinema...Sound field HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP 2CH HP THEATER x HEADPHONE 2CH This mode outputs the sound from video game software. x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. ST. x L. x SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound...
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... the logo. - Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with DTS. When connecting the headphones to output the TV sound or stereo sound of DVD software, etc., recorded in the front panel display. By decoding the surround back signal of a 2 channel source... from the 6 or 7 speakers, select any sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2CH STEREO." • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for the film (page 93, 94). Sound...
... the logo. - Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with DTS. When connecting the headphones to output the TV sound or stereo sound of DVD software, etc., recorded in the front panel display. By decoding the surround back signal of a 2 channel source... from the 6 or 7 speakers, select any sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2CH STEREO." • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for the film (page 93, 94). Sound...
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... flaga), the appropriate decoder is selected (page 53). The default setting is information recorded in software like DVD. b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. This decoder conforms to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU... DTS Discrete decoder When selecting "SB AUTO" When you want according to Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES. In other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US When selecting "SB MATRIX" Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is bypassed...to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga) in movie theaters.
... flaga), the appropriate decoder is selected (page 53). The default setting is information recorded in software like DVD. b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. This decoder conforms to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU... DTS Discrete decoder When selecting "SB AUTO" When you want according to Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES. In other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US When selecting "SB MATRIX" Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is bypassed...to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga) in movie theaters.