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4-255-434-13(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9 ©2004 Sony Corporation
4-255-434-13(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9 ©2004 Sony Corporation
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... The model and serial numbers are designed to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for help. Model No. DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...literature accompanying the appliance. Caution - For the customers in the U.S.A This symbol is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute ...
... The model and serial numbers are designed to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for help. Model No. DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...literature accompanying the appliance. Caution - For the customers in the U.S.A This symbol is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute ...
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...damaged. • For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by the cord. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Do not place the unit in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of... very damp room, moisture may not operate properly. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this occur, the system may condense on the lenses inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating it any...
...damaged. • For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by the cord. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Do not place the unit in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of... very damp room, moisture may not operate properly. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this occur, the system may condense on the lenses inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating it any...
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... Z simultaneously. The front panel display is removed from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to "MECHA LOCK." Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is located on your TV for an extended period of abrasive... pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to have any type of time you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your nearest Sony...
... Z simultaneously. The front panel display is removed from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to "MECHA LOCK." Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is located on your TV for an extended period of abrasive... pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to have any type of time you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your nearest Sony...
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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 ...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 Radio 72...
... 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 ...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 Radio 72...
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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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...; Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) A number that is a trademark. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available in this manual describe the controls on...point you want on the remote. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. •...
...; Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) A number that is a trademark. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available in this manual describe the controls on...point you want on the remote. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. •...
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...Ver. 1.1 discs. If you can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be played back. • This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is prohibited by area limitations.] will also play highresolution ... are recorded in the first session. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on this system. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be given even though playing the DVD is contained in addition to play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (except for...
...Ver. 1.1 discs. If you can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be played back. • This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is prohibited by area limitations.] will also play highresolution ... are recorded in the first session. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on this system. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be given even though playing the DVD is contained in addition to play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (except for...
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... from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to direct sunlight or heat sources such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti...its case. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for the recording device. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some that is protected by U.S. This system can only play if it in a car parked in its edge. Since this player due to...
... from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to direct sunlight or heat sources such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti...its case. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for the recording device. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some that is protected by U.S. This system can only play if it in a car parked in its edge. Since this player due to...
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...8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. It may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker Disc DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker ...which transports the discs to the position of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. • 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored...
...8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. It may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker Disc DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker ...which transports the discs to the position of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. • 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored...
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...status Currently playing chapter name or disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH ... Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 45)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to use. Changes the subtitle language. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in parentheses. Guide to...
...status Currently playing chapter name or disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH ... Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 45)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to use. Changes the subtitle language. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in parentheses. Guide to...
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...titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to prohibit playing. Tips • Each time you... press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc. ...
...titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to prohibit playing. Tips • Each time you... press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc. ...
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... 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 avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Remove the cover...) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - 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...
... 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 avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Remove the cover...) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - 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...
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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. 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 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 Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the cords. 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 jacks to those supplied with this system.
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (L) Center speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) continued 15US
Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (L) Center speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) continued 15US
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DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) 16US
DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) 16US
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Getting Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Bottom of the surround speaker Surround speaker (L) Bottom of the surround speaker continued 17US
Getting Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Bottom of the surround speaker Surround speaker (L) Bottom of the surround speaker continued 17US
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Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as the speaker may fall down. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. Very humid - Subject to vibrations - Note on the speaker, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not lean or hang on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that ...
Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as the speaker may fall down. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. Very humid - Subject to vibrations - Note on the speaker, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not lean or hang on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that ...
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...case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from a speaker other due to check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see "Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode...mode. If this , be distorted. • If you connect the speaker cord incorrectly or turn the system on. 19US 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...
...case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from a speaker other due to check that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see "Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode...mode. If this , be distorted. • If you connect the speaker cord incorrectly or turn the system on. 19US 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...
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...; When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) • If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn the system on. Note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of both cords. 20US...
...; When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) • If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn the system on. Note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of both cords. 20US...