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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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... dust, or mechanical shock. On operation • If the system is placed in an inclined position. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. If the cooling fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit... can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place the system in a location near heat...
... dust, or mechanical shock. On operation • If the system is placed in an inclined position. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. If the cooling fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit... can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place the system in a location near heat...
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...display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. It may cause a malfunction. On your television screen. If color irregularity should cause the TV screen to "MECHA LOCK." The... If the speakers should persist, place the speakers farther away from the wall outlet (mains). 4US On moving the system When you carry the system, use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent...
...display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. It may cause a malfunction. On your television screen. If color irregularity should cause the TV screen to "MECHA LOCK." The... If the speakers should persist, place the speakers farther away from the wall outlet (mains). 4US On moving the system When you carry the system, use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent...
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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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...DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. Terms for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is smaller than titles. 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 are for illustration purposes only. This System... Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Format of a picture or a music...
...DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. Terms for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is smaller than titles. 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 are for illustration purposes only. This System... Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Format of a picture or a music...
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...8226; A disc that conforms to play any other than those recorded in the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 95). • A disc that the system cannot play The system cannot play highresolution still pictures, if they are recorded in later sessions can also be played back. •... Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. About Multi Session CD • This system can enjoy two kinds of the unit and will be given even though playing the DVD is contained in the first session. video CD format - Moreover, you try to ISO9660* Level ...
...8226; A disc that conforms to play any other than those recorded in the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 95). • A disc that the system cannot play The system cannot play highresolution still pictures, if they are recorded in later sessions can also be played back. •... Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. About Multi Session CD • This system can enjoy two kinds of the unit and will be given even though playing the DVD is contained in the first session. video CD format - Moreover, you try to ISO9660* Level ...
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... or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. This system can only play if it in a car parked in the Packet Write format ...store the disc in its edge. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the CD standard and may cause a malfunction. Use of the recording device and authoring software. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some that conform to the Compact Disc...
... or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by U.S. This system can only play if it in a car parked in the Packet Write format ...store the disc in its edge. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the CD standard and may cause a malfunction. Use of the recording device and authoring software. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some that conform to the Compact Disc...
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... unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. Notes • Do not insert or eject discs while playing. • Noise may damage the system and disc. 10US Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves... disc slot and the playing unit. Note on and off. 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...
... unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. Notes • Do not insert or eject discs while playing. • Noise may damage the system and disc. 10US Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves... disc slot and the playing unit. Note on and off. 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...
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...name Playback 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 3: SPANISH ... Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. TIME (page 46) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Changes the subtitle language.
...name Playback 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 3: SPANISH ... Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. TIME (page 46) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Changes the subtitle language.
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... green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. 12US PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. 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. •...) (page 38, 41) REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.
... green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. 12US PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. 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. •...) (page 38, 41) REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.
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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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... lead) from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is compatible with the 6.1 surround 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... of insulation. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord 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...
... lead) from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is compatible with the 6.1 surround 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... of insulation. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord 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...
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...terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) 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 MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL FM wire... antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to the radio. Tip When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), the cord (A) and the cord (B)...
...terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) 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 MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL FM wire... antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to the radio. Tip When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), the cord (A) and the cord (B)...
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... the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system with an OPTICAL OUT jack The digital satellite receiver can accept both the digital and analogue signals. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with the TV. • ... supplied 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 VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL OUT OUT...
... the audio output jacks of the game machine to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system with an OPTICAL OUT jack The digital satellite receiver can accept both the digital and analogue signals. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with the TV. • ... supplied 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 VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL OUT OUT...
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To display using this case, return the setting to interlace format. . FUNCTION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION. The output signal is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and ...
To display using this case, return the setting to interlace format. . FUNCTION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION. The output signal is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and ...
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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 OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT (L/R) ... noise. Note Be sure to make the connections securely to select "VIDEO." Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of this system. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to SAT. If using the VIDEO jack distorts the sound, reconnect the TV...
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 OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT (L/R) ... noise. Note Be sure to make the connections securely to select "VIDEO." Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of this system. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to SAT. If using the VIDEO jack distorts the sound, reconnect the TV...
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... AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select "DVD." Notes • The selectable language is ready for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78). 6 Select a language using the Quick Setup. "/1... the initial setting of movies, music CDs, etc. To perform further speakers settings, see page 15). The guide message appears on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to use the Quick Setup 5 Press ENTER. [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears. ROOM SIZE SMALL FRONT: 5 ft 1...
... AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select "DVD." Notes • The selectable language is ready for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78). 6 Select a language using the Quick Setup. "/1... the initial setting of movies, music CDs, etc. To perform further speakers settings, see page 15). The guide message appears on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to use the Quick Setup 5 Press ENTER. [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears. ROOM SIZE SMALL FRONT: 5 ft 1...