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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 cords. 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. 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 To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29.
Do not connect any speakers other than those of the cords. 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. 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 To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29.
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... Mode" on page 57). Stripped cords are connected correctly. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may damage the system. 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...
... Mode" on page 57). Stripped cords are connected correctly. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may damage the system. 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...
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... system cannot output an audio signal to the instructions supplied with the audio cords (not supplied). 24US 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... 2 etc. 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 system. Only the audio signal of the system. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. TV with S VIDEO IN ...
... system cannot output an audio signal to the instructions supplied with the audio cords (not supplied). 24US 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... 2 etc. 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 system. Only the audio signal of the system. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. TV with S VIDEO IN ...
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...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 with ...audio cords. Tip When you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of a 2 channel source from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords....
...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 with ...audio cords. Tip When you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of a 2 channel source from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords....
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... Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and balance to output sound from the surround back speaker. In this case, set the level and balance. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker...setup display. If color irregularity still occurs after 15 to the listening position. Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on the screen. Color irregularity may occur on a TV stand, etc.,...
... Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and balance to output sound from the surround back speaker. In this case, set the level and balance. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker...setup display. If color irregularity still occurs after 15 to the listening position. Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on the screen. Color irregularity may occur on a TV stand, etc.,...
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... turn off . Tip The DISC1-5 indicators change their colors as follows: - Tip If a DVD has more than two titles, you cannot go to the next title or go back to adjust the sound volume. In standby mode, the system also turns on by pressing "/1. To cancel standby mode Press "/1 once. To cancel muting...
... turn off . Tip The DISC1-5 indicators change their colors as follows: - Tip If a DVD has more than two titles, you cannot go to the next title or go back to adjust the sound volume. In standby mode, the system also turns on by pressing "/1. To cancel standby mode Press "/1 once. To cancel muting...
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...with PBC functions. Playing VIDEO CDs with the disc, as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM-. The contents of sections, which contains several titles, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions,... differ, depending on the VIDEO CD. Refer to the menu Press O RETURN. Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. When you play or change. 3 Press ENTER. When you play VIDEO CDs interactively ...
...with PBC functions. Playing VIDEO CDs with the disc, as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM-. The contents of sections, which contains several titles, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions,... differ, depending on the VIDEO CD. Refer to the menu Press O RETURN. Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu A DVD is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. When you play or change. 3 Press ENTER. When you play VIDEO CDs interactively ...
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... (ALBUM) is selected in the play mode is set Repeat Play during stop mode. continued 43US Locating a point quickly by playing back slowly. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set to ON • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats Program Play. SLOW /... perform some of the operations described. • During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is output. Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that contain chapters. Notes • Depending on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats...
... (ALBUM) is selected in the play mode is set Repeat Play during stop mode. continued 43US Locating a point quickly by playing back slowly. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set to ON • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats Program Play. SLOW /... perform some of the operations described. • During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is output. Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that contain chapters. Notes • Depending on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats...
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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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... the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of the left speakers (in this case, the sound loses its stereo effect). The Control Menu is recorded in ...press ENTER or c. (AUDIO), The options for AUDIO appear. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to see which language the code represents. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments...
... the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of the left speakers (in this case, the sound loses its stereo effect). The Control Menu is recorded in ...press ENTER or c. (AUDIO), The options for AUDIO appear. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to see which language the code represents. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments...
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...Digital-EX or DTS-ES source is not displayed. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is displayed. Each time 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 as "3/2.1"on the DVD, the number of the disc (DVD only) When you select [AUDIO], the ...
...Digital-EX or DTS-ES source is not displayed. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is displayed. Each time 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 as "3/2.1"on the DVD, the number of the disc (DVD only) When you select [AUDIO], the ...
Operating Instructions
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... input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. reverberation). Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system, select a sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2 CHANNEL STEREO". Tip When you want to...
... input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. reverberation). Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system, select a sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2 CHANNEL STEREO". Tip When you want to...
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... AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With cover opened . Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Neo:6 CINEMA Neo:6 ... and subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US Sound field 2 CHANNEL STEREO Display 2CH STEREO With cover opened . This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two...
... AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With cover opened . Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Neo:6 CINEMA Neo:6 ... and subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 54US Sound field 2 CHANNEL STEREO Display 2CH STEREO With cover opened . This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two...
Operating Instructions
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... for watching most any new sounds or tonal colorations. When you want appears in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie. ST. This is ideal for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is done using an advanced,...CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C Display C. This is not compatible with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. ST. x Neo:6 CINEMA Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema...
... for watching most any new sounds or tonal colorations. When you want appears in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie. ST. This is ideal for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is done using an advanced,...CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C Display C. This is not compatible with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. ST. x Neo:6 CINEMA Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema...
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...Sound field HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP 2CH HP THEATER x HEADPHONE 2CH This mode outputs the sound from video game software. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater... from headphone L/R. 56US x MONO MOVIE (Mono movie) Reproduces mono sound that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to two channels. x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD.
...Sound field HEADPHONE 2CH HEADPHONE THEATER Display HP 2CH HP THEATER x HEADPHONE 2CH This mode outputs the sound from video game software. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater... from headphone L/R. 56US x MONO MOVIE (Mono movie) Reproduces mono sound that employ virtual speakers, you will not be able to two channels. x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD.
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...AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2CH STEREO." • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for all preset stations. • You can enjoy the kind of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software, etc., recorded in the [SIZE] setting (page 81)....Tips • When you listen to DVD with DTS-ES. - For example, if you want to DVD, HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for each function mode. Whenever you connect the surround back speaker to the system (page 19) and set [SURROUND ...
...AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2CH STEREO." • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for all preset stations. • You can enjoy the kind of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software, etc., recorded in the [SIZE] setting (page 81)....Tips • When you listen to DVD with DTS-ES. - For example, if you want to DVD, HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorized separately for each function mode. Whenever you connect the surround back speaker to the system (page 19) and set [SURROUND ...
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... have no Dolby Digital EX flag, even though their packaging may contain a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo. b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. In other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US d) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both 5.1 channel signals...films. c) Software encoded with both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. In this function is information recorded in movie theaters. The default setting is selected (page 53). Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 - 5.1 DTS 5.1 5.1 -
... have no Dolby Digital EX flag, even though their packaging may contain a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo. b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. In other sound fields, this case, select "SB MATRIX." 58US d) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both 5.1 channel signals...films. c) Software encoded with both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals. In this function is information recorded in movie theaters. The default setting is selected (page 53). Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 - 5.1 DTS 5.1 5.1 -