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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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...CD mode Functions available for MP3* audio tracks Functions available for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. continued 7US You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are divided into sections to...into sections called "scenes." • File Section of discs Audio CD CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) Disc logo The "DVD VIDEO" logo is smaller than titles. Any difference in operation is the model used in this manual describe the controls on a data CD containing JPEG...
...CD mode Functions available for MP3* audio tracks Functions available for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. continued 7US You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are divided into sections to...into sections called "scenes." • File Section of discs Audio CD CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) Disc logo The "DVD VIDEO" logo is smaller than titles. Any difference in operation is the model used in this manual describe the controls on a data CD containing JPEG...
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...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 the markings inside the compartment. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching ...the 3 and # ends on the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) •...
...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 the markings inside the compartment. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching ...the 3 and # ends on the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) •...
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...ready for loading the disc. 5 Load a disc. Push the disc into the system automatically and "READING" appears in the front panel display, then the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1 on your disc. The system starts playback (continuous play back other discs, press DISC1-5 Z (that you ... that is pulled in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the remote or DISC1-5 of the disc number you want to load the disc to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. The system turns on the system. 30US To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the...
...ready for loading the disc. 5 Load a disc. Push the disc into the system automatically and "READING" appears in the front panel display, then the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1 on your disc. The system starts playback (continuous play back other discs, press DISC1-5 Z (that you ... that is pulled in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the remote or DISC1-5 of the disc number you want to load the disc to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. The system turns on the system. 30US To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the...
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...1. • If an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played, indicated elapsed time may be displayed on the remote. 35US To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Anything else is displayed as " ". • If the MP3 file you play using X/x and press ENTER. 4 ...Select (TRACK) using X/x. on the window, the jump bar appears. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using X/x and press ENTER. Tip When an MP3 data...
...1. • If an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played, indicated elapsed time may be displayed on the remote. 35US To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Anything else is displayed as " ". • If the MP3 file you play using X/x and press ENTER. 4 ...Select (TRACK) using X/x. on the window, the jump bar appears. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can select an album using X/x and press ENTER. Tip When an MP3 data...
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... image. 2 Press H when you press M during Slide show can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- Anything else is displayed as " ". • Until playing the disc or ...jump bar to display the rest of Slide show Each time you want to exit Slide show on the remote. Press C or O RETURN to return to normal play in step 2, album name is displayed as follows...: 1M t 2M t 3M t The 3M interval time is faster than 2M. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. on a JPEG data disc M H 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Return to the file or the...
... image. 2 Press H when you press M during Slide show can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- Anything else is displayed as " ". • Until playing the disc or ...jump bar to display the rest of Slide show Each time you want to exit Slide show on the remote. Press C or O RETURN to return to normal play in step 2, album name is displayed as follows...: 1M t 2M t 3M t The 3M interval time is faster than 2M. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. on a JPEG data disc M H 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Return to the file or the...
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...If you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on a disc. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER or c. 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 Note While shuffling all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on the system. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of ...
...If you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on a disc. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER or c. 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 Note While shuffling all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on the system. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of ...
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... the disc (when CONTINUE is selected in the play mode), or repeats the current album (when CONTINUE (ALBUM) is selected in the play mode). The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set Repeat Play during stop mode. Locating a point quickly by playing back slowly. SLOW / H m/M Notes ...8226; ALL: repeats all the titles (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TITLE: repeats the current title on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you want, press H to return 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...
... the disc (when CONTINUE is selected in the play mode), or repeats the current album (when CONTINUE (ALBUM) is selected in the play mode). The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set Repeat Play during stop mode. Locating a point quickly by playing back slowly. SLOW / H m/M Notes ...8226; ALL: repeats all the titles (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TITLE: repeats the current title on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you want, press H to return 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...
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...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. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. However, if there are no low frequency.... reverberation). To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. 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...
...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. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. However, if there are no low frequency.... reverberation). To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. 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...
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...; These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. DSGX NIGHT MODE With cover opened. Sound Adjustments Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. The sound effect is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect headphones to... suit your needs. x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on , bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. Notes • The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input...
...; These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. DSGX NIGHT MODE With cover opened. Sound Adjustments Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. The sound effect is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect headphones to... suit your needs. x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on , bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. Notes • The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input...
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...If you find the one that works with your TV's manufacturer's code (see the table) using the number buttons. Controlling TVs with the supplied remote. If the setting is listed, try entering them one at a time until you set successfully the manufacturer's code, the TV button flashes twice ...036 009, 010 002 020, 039, 040 016, 039, 040 002, 034 039, 046 continued Other Operations 67US Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. With cover opened. Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV.
...If you find the one that works with your TV's manufacturer's code (see the table) using the number buttons. Controlling TVs with the supplied remote. If the setting is listed, try entering them one at a time until you set successfully the manufacturer's code, the TV button flashes twice ...036 009, 010 002 020, 039, 040 016, 039, 040 002, 034 039, 046 continued Other Operations 67US Code numbers of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. With cover opened. Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV.
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...When you set to the TV mode. Press the TV button. The TV button turns red and the remote is for controlling the TV. Tip Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method also works. You...2 and 5.) 68US 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...Controlling the TV You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you can Turn the TV on or off when you may not be able...
...When you set to the TV mode. Press the TV button. The TV button turns red and the remote is for controlling the TV. Tip Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method also works. You...2 and 5.) 68US 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...Controlling the TV You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you can Turn the TV on or off when you may not be able...
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... buttons. Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for North American models. Preparation Register the TV's input source connected to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. While transmitting the code ... cover opened. If you successfully set with one button push. Operation Point the remote to connect this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. The transmit time varies depending on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to this function does not work, change the transmit time. If the...
... buttons. Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for North American models. Preparation Register the TV's input source connected to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. While transmitting the code ... cover opened. If you successfully set with one button push. Operation Point the remote to connect this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. The transmit time varies depending on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to this function does not work, change the transmit time. If the...
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Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the following sequence. Notes • This function is only for further information on the operation. Each time you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display. Refer to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... in the direction of the TV and this system while 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 the operation manual supplied with the unit for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV ...
Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the following sequence. Notes • This function is only for further information on the operation. Each time you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display. Refer to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... in the direction of the TV and this system while 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 the operation manual supplied with the unit for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV ...
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...Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the front panel display. Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the power. To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval can preset 20 ...FM stations, and 10 AM stations. appears in the front panel display. While holding down VOLUME + on the system, press "/1 on the system to turn down...
...Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the front panel display. Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the power. To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval can preset 20 ...FM stations, and 10 AM stations. appears in the front panel display. While holding down VOLUME + on the system, press "/1 on the system to turn down...
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... - The last received station is tuned in one preset station. ST MHz 2 Press PRESET + or - Each time you press the button, the system tunes in . Tips • If an FM program is displayed if you stop the automatic tuning. FM MODE With cover opened. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly... time you want. To listen 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. Other Operations Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in Step 2. TUNER/ BAND...
... - The last received station is tuned in one preset station. ST MHz 2 Press PRESET + or - Each time you press the button, the system tunes in . Tips • If an FM program is displayed if you stop the automatic tuning. FM MODE With cover opened. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly... time you want. To listen 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. Other Operations Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in Step 2. TUNER/ BAND...
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...the screen. • The aspect ratio on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in progressive format. speaker ...Are you using the system, use this case, return the setting to interlace format (page 25). • Even if your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture... jacks. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following items...
...the screen. • The aspect ratio on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in progressive format. speaker ...Are you using the system, use this case, return the setting to interlace format (page 25). • Even if your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture... jacks. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following items...
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... not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. The disc does not play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). •...
... not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. The disc does not play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). •...
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... in the front panel display, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 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 The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off . A disc cannot be ejected...
... in the front panel display, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 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 The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off . A disc cannot be ejected...