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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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...or JPEG files. • Track Section of a picture on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are for example, "DAV-FR9 only." • The following symbols are divided into sections to... * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a trademark. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on a data CD containing JPEG image files... is clearly indicated in the text, for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. continued 7US About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the ...
...or JPEG files. • Track Section of a picture on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are for example, "DAV-FR9 only." • The following symbols are divided into sections to... * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a trademark. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on a data CD containing JPEG image files... is clearly indicated in the text, for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. continued 7US About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the ...
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...Unpacking Check that you do not use a 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 direct light from battery leakage and corrosion. 13US When using the supplied... compartment. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun...
...Unpacking Check that you do not use a 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 direct light from battery leakage and corrosion. 13US When using the supplied... compartment. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun...
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... is a disc in the stocker that is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display and the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is drawn into the... select, the disc is ejected, "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display and the system is green. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the remote or DISC1-5 of the system is ready for loading the disc. To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the...
... is a disc in the stocker that is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display and the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is drawn into the... select, the disc is ejected, "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display and the system is green. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the remote or DISC1-5 of the system is ready for loading the disc. To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the...
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...disc or selecting an album in step 2, album name is displayed as " ". • If the MP3 file you can be displayed on the remote. 35US on the window, the jump bar appears. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using X/x. Tip When an ... else is displayed as "**Album" (** refers to the track or the album list. 5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (ALBUM) The...
...disc or selecting an album in step 2, album name is displayed as " ". • If the MP3 file you can be displayed on the remote. 35US on the window, the jump bar appears. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using X/x. Tip When an ... else is displayed as "**Album" (** refers to the track or the album list. 5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (ALBUM) The...
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Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- Playing Discs When the list of Slide show Each time you press M during ...jump bar to the file or the album list. 5 Select a file using X/x. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. To change the interval time of all files or albums cannot be used for album or file names. Press...from the current image. 2 Press H when you can be displayed on the remote. Tip When a JPEG data disc is displayed. Slide show starts from the current image. Note Slide show .
Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- Playing Discs When the list of Slide show Each time you press M during ...jump bar to the file or the album list. 5 Select a file using X/x. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. To change the interval time of all files or albums cannot be used for album or file names. Press...from the current image. 2 Press H when you can be displayed on the remote. Tip When a JPEG data disc is displayed. Slide show starts from the current image. Note Slide show .
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... REPEAT 42US With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all discs, you do not select [OFF], the [REPEAT] indicator lights in shuffled or programmed order. You ... 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 If you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the...
... REPEAT 42US With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all discs, you do not select [OFF], the [REPEAT] indicator lights in shuffled or programmed order. You ... 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 If you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the...
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x When Program Play is set to ON • OFF: does not play mode). The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set to normal speed. 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 ... disc. 2 When you find the point you may not be able to 5 times. After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H. Playing Discs x When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play mode is selected) (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TRACK: repeats the current track. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD...
x When Program Play is set to ON • OFF: does not play mode). The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set to normal speed. 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 ... disc. 2 When you find the point you may not be able to 5 times. After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H. Playing Discs x When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play mode is selected) (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TRACK: repeats the current track. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD...
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...theaters into your home. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO Display A.F.D. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. 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. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. However, if there ...
...theaters into your home. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO Display A.F.D. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. 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. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. However, if there ...
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x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on , bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. The sound ... To turn off the sound effect Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX again. 59US Sound Adjustments Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect cannot be activated at the same time. • Depending on the ...input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective. Choose the sound to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Notes...
x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on , bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. The sound ... To turn off the sound effect Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX again. 59US Sound Adjustments Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect cannot be activated at the same time. • Depending on the ...input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective. Choose the sound to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Notes...
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...and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV with the remote TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH +/- Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Controlling TVs with the supplied remote. Then release TV [/1. TV VOL +/- If you... find the one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Reset the appropriate code number. TV Manufacturer SONY Admiral AKAI AOC Bell&Howell...
...and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV with the remote TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH +/- Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Controlling TVs with the supplied remote. Then release TV [/1. TV VOL +/- If you... find the one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Reset the appropriate code number. TV Manufacturer SONY Admiral AKAI AOC Bell&Howell...
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... channel. Notes • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you do not operate the remote for selecting the channel number greater than 10. TV CH +/- The TV button turns red and the... some of the buttons above. • The TV button turns off . 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, 127 128, 129, 130 120, 121, 122 115, 116...
... channel. Notes • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you do not operate the remote for selecting the channel number greater than 10. TV CH +/- The TV button turns red and the... some of the buttons above. • The TV button turns off . 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, 127 128, 129, 130 120, 121, 122 115, 116...
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... allows you to turn on the TV. If the setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Operation Point the remote to this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. If you successfully set the TV's input source code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. Preparation Register the TV... input source connected to the direction of TV and this system. While transmitting the code from the remote is selected. To change the transmit time Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for the TV's input source to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set the...
... allows you to turn on the TV. If the setting is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Operation Point the remote to this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. If you successfully set the TV's input source code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. Preparation Register the TV... input source connected to the direction of TV and this system. While transmitting the code from the remote is selected. To change the transmit time Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for the TV's input source to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set the...
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...Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the operation manual supplied with the unit for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this system while the TV button is flashing. FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or SAT that you press ...time you connected the unit to appears in the direction of the system changes in the following sequence. Refer to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... 70US Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the front panel display. Notes • This function ...
...Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the operation manual supplied with the unit for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this system while the TV button is flashing. FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or SAT that you press ...time you connected the unit to appears in the direction of the system changes in the following sequence. Refer to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... 70US Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the front panel display. Notes • This function ...
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... Repeat 1 to 7 to either 10 kHz (default) or 9 kHz (for stereo program) appear in the front panel display. Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. 72US Each time you want appears in the front panel display...some areas). The station is stored. until "MEMORY ?" ST 7 Press ENTER. appears in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the power. To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to store other stations. To change the AM...
... Repeat 1 to 7 to either 10 kHz (default) or 9 kHz (for stereo program) appear in the front panel display. Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. 72US Each time you want appears in the front panel display...some areas). The station is stored. until "MEMORY ?" ST 7 Press ENTER. appears in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the power. To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to store other stations. To change the AM...
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... antennas (aerials). FM MODE With cover opened. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "FM" or "AM" appears in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on the remote so that "MONO" appears in one preset station. Press the button again to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic... tuning in . Press x when you press the button, the system tunes in the front panel display. The last ...
... antennas (aerials). FM MODE With cover opened. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "FM" or "AM" appears in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on the remote so that "MONO" appears in one preset station. Press the button again to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic... tuning in . Press x when you press the button, the system tunes in the front panel display. The last ...
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...not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is connected securely. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience...picture output from the system. • You have set [COMPONENT OUT] to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Press H to return to some DVD programs could affect picture...FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 53). After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following difficulties while using only the...
...not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is connected securely. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience...picture output from the system. • You have set [COMPONENT OUT] to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Press H to return to some DVD programs could affect picture...FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 53). After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following difficulties while using only the...
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... function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is on (page 53). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 29, 81). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may be tuned in. ...Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. • Check the ...
... function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is on (page 53). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 29, 81). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may be tuned in. ...Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. • Check the ...
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... and "LOCKED" appears in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 78). Other characters are not recorded on the system. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playing from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. 90US While playing such a disc... display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. A disc does not start playback (page 32). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. The system starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function....
... and "LOCKED" appears in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 78). Other characters are not recorded on the system. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playing from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. 90US While playing such a disc... display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. A disc does not start playback (page 32). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. The system starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function....