Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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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 cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those 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 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 cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the jacks to those supplied with this system.
Operating Instructions
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... # to excessive removal of a short circuit, "PROTECT" appears in the front panel display, the speaker may damage the system. When you play a 2 or 5.1 channel source by using the surround back decoding function (see page 83. SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR... 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 check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back ...
... # to excessive removal of a short circuit, "PROTECT" appears in the front panel display, the speaker may damage the system. When you play a 2 or 5.1 channel source by using the surround back decoding function (see page 83. SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR... 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 check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back ...
Operating Instructions
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...IN (L/R) jacks only of the system. If you connect a digital satellite receiver 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 IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT ... machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the connected TV. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with an OPTICAL OUT jack The digital satellite receiver can accept both the digital and analogue signals. The system can be processed after ...
...IN (L/R) jacks only of the system. If you connect a digital satellite receiver 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 IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT ... machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system Connect the audio output jacks of the game machine to the connected TV. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with an OPTICAL OUT jack The digital satellite receiver can accept both the digital and analogue signals. The system can be processed after ...
Operating Instructions
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...Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of this system with audio cords. Note Be sure to make the connections securely to output the TV sound or stereo sound of this system. Tip When you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers 1 ...Connect audio cords. 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 ...
...Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of this system with audio cords. Note Be sure to make the connections securely to output the TV sound or stereo sound of this system. Tip When you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers 1 ...Connect audio cords. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... turn off the TV set . Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. In this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting (page 81) to 30 minutes... subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the same level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as a result of the speakers from your listening position, then set...
... turn off the TV set . Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. In this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting (page 81) to 30 minutes... subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the same level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as a result of the speakers from your listening position, then set...
Operating Instructions
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... displayed numerically as follows: For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: Surround component 2 The display examples are displayed on a DVD. For example, in multiple audio format, 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 cannot change...
... displayed numerically as follows: For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: Surround component 2 The display examples are displayed on a DVD. For example, in multiple audio format, 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 cannot change...
Operating Instructions
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...detects the type of movie theaters into your home. 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 system's preprogrammed sound fields. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT ...sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system, select a sound...
...detects the type of movie theaters into your home. 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 system's preprogrammed sound fields. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT ...sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system, select a sound...
Operating Instructions
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... and right speakers and subwoofer. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC ... five output channels from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US This allows you want appears in the front panel display. Standard two channel...
... and right speakers and subwoofer. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC ... five output channels from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US This allows you want appears in the front panel display. Standard two channel...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Selecting a sound field (MODE button) MODE With cover opened. EX C* *Use DCS Technology About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration...not compatible with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of movie. This setting is ideal for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts...
... 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. Selecting a sound field (MODE button) MODE With cover opened. EX C* *Use DCS Technology About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration...not compatible with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of movie. This setting is ideal for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts...
Operating Instructions
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... sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. For music or others Sound field...Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to come from the headphone L/R. x SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. x MONO MOVIE (Mono movie) Reproduces mono sound...theater. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of a 300-seat live concert. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound...
... sound of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. For music or others Sound field...Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to come from the headphone L/R. x SPORTS (Sports) Simulates the arena or stadium sound. x MONO MOVIE (Mono movie) Reproduces mono sound...theater. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of a 300-seat live concert. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound...
Operating Instructions
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...you play the DTS 96/24 disc, the system plays it as the sound field, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, HALL will be applied again. continued 57US Sound Adjustments To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until ...labeled with the logo. - Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the logo. - DTS Digital Surround discs are memorized separately for all preset stations. • You can enjoy the kind of surround sound originally intended for the surround back signals of DVD software, etc., recorded in the...
...you play the DTS 96/24 disc, the system plays it as the sound field, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, HALL will be applied again. continued 57US Sound Adjustments To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until ...labeled with the logo. - Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the logo. - DTS Digital Surround discs are memorized separately for all preset stations. • You can enjoy the kind of surround sound originally intended for the surround back signals of DVD software, etc., recorded in the...
Operating Instructions
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...Digital EX or DTS-ES. Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 - 5.1 DTS 5.1 5.1 - In other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US In this function is information recorded in movie theaters. The default setting is selected (page 53). Dolby ...designed for information about Surround EX films. c) Software encoded with both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. Notes • You can select the surround back decoding only when AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is "SB MATRIX." b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. When ...
...Digital EX or DTS-ES. Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 - 5.1 DTS 5.1 5.1 - In other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US In this function is information recorded in movie theaters. The default setting is selected (page 53). Dolby ...designed for information about Surround EX films. c) Software encoded with both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. Notes • You can select the surround back decoding only when AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is "SB MATRIX." b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. When ...
Operating Instructions
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.../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 the size of a JPEG image in the Setup Display. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance... CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. MP3 JPEG If an MP3 file exists on the disc, the system recognises the disc as an "MP3 Disc." Note AUDIO DRC only applies to the default setting when changing a setting Select the item, then press CLEAR...
.../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 the size of a JPEG image in the Setup Display. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance... CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. MP3 JPEG If an MP3 file exists on the disc, the system recognises the disc as an "MP3 Disc." Note AUDIO DRC only applies to the default setting when changing a setting Select the item, then press CLEAR...
Operating Instructions
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...of other speakers, subwoofer may not be excessive. CENTER Center speaker distance can be moved 1.6 m/5 ft* (appears when you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may be effective. 82US BACK] to [YES] in ... the Quick Setup (page 27), the default settings are located in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. NONE: Select this . the [SIZE] setting.) SURROUND Surround back speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the listening position from your listening position, set in 0.2 meter (1 ft...
...of other speakers, subwoofer may not be excessive. CENTER Center speaker distance can be moved 1.6 m/5 ft* (appears when you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may be effective. 82US BACK] to [YES] in ... the Quick Setup (page 27), the default settings are located in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. NONE: Select this . the [SIZE] setting.) SURROUND Surround back speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the listening position from your listening position, set in 0.2 meter (1 ft...
Operating Instructions
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... adjust the balance or the level without listening to select [ON], then press ENTER. Then adjust the balance or level using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in "SP SETUP." AMP menu list SP SETUP CENTER SP SURR SP SURR B SPa) CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N SURR B N SURR B Y F...to 23 ft SB DISTb) 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft to the surround back speaker. b) This setting appears when you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The surround back speaker level can be also adjusted on the system You can set the corresponding speaker to select [OFF], then press ENTER...
... adjust the balance or the level without listening to select [ON], then press ENTER. Then adjust the balance or level using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in "SP SETUP." AMP menu list SP SETUP CENTER SP SURR SP SURR B SPa) CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N SURR B N SURR B Y F...to 23 ft SB DISTb) 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft to the surround back speaker. b) This setting appears when you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The surround back speaker level can be also adjusted on the system You can set the corresponding speaker to select [OFF], then press ENTER...
Operating Instructions
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...Quick Setup (page 27), the default settings are changed. SL LEVELb) (surround left level) 0a) Adjusts the left level of the center (center level) 0a) speaker (-6 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments). DRC ON: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range. a) When you set the ... dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) +4a) Adjusts the level of the Front Panel Display" on page 71. SB DEC (surround back decoding) SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF For details, see "Changing the Brightness of the subwoofer (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). AUDIO DRC...
...Quick Setup (page 27), the default settings are changed. SL LEVELb) (surround left level) 0a) Adjusts the left level of the center (center level) 0a) speaker (-6 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments). DRC ON: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range. a) When you set the ... dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) +4a) Adjusts the level of the Front Panel Display" on page 71. SB DEC (surround back decoding) SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF For details, see "Changing the Brightness of the subwoofer (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). AUDIO DRC...
Operating Instructions
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...surround effect is difficult to hear when you play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the system. • The system cannot 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... or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center speaker only....
...surround effect is difficult to hear when you play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the system. • The system cannot 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... or only a very low-level sound is heard from the center speaker only....
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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...of Dolby Digital 5.1, developed by Sony. Additional Information Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (...system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is done using matrix encoding. Design and specifications are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is needed). Chapter Subdivision of the surround sound... DVD. All six channels in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with...
...of Dolby Digital 5.1, developed by Sony. Additional Information Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (...system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is done using matrix encoding. Design and specifications are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is needed). Chapter Subdivision of the surround sound... DVD. All six channels in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with...