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2-660-929-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX900W ©2006 Sony Corporation
2-660-929-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX900W ©2006 Sony Corporation
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XM is brought directly from a cold to the lenses. Thank you move it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. When you first install the unit, or when you for future reference. 3US Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. • If the unit is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Welcome!
XM is brought directly from a cold to the lenses. Thank you move it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. When you first install the unit, or when you for future reference. 3US Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. • If the unit is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Welcome!
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Table of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 6 Getting Started - ADVANCED - Turning off the Demonstration 24 ...Area for a Super Audio CD 53 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 54 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 56 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 58... 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 16 Step 3: Positioning the System ...20 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 21 Getting Started - BASIC -
Table of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 6 Getting Started - ADVANCED - Turning off the Demonstration 24 ...Area for a Super Audio CD 53 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 54 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 56 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 58... 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 16 Step 3: Positioning the System ...20 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 21 Getting Started - BASIC -
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... appear in the display) Specifications 92 Glossary 94 Language Code List 98 Index to Parts and Controls 99 Guide to the Control Menu Display.... 102 DVD Setup Display List 105 AMP Menu List 106 Index 107 5US
... appear in the display) Specifications 92 Glossary 94 Language Code List 98 Index to Parts and Controls 99 Guide to the Control Menu Display.... 102 DVD Setup Display List 105 AMP Menu List 106 Index 107 5US
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...* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD...• The instructions in this manual. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics...
...* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD...• The instructions in this manual. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics...
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...; A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) • A disc with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. About Multi Session CD • This system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras •...; DVD Audios • DATA DVDs that do not conform to the recording quality or physical condition of...
...; A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) • A disc with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. About Multi Session CD • This system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras •...; DVD Audios • DATA DVDs that do not conform to the recording quality or physical condition of...
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...Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise ..."Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 8US Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed...
...Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise ..."Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 8US Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed...
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... progressive signals, see page 27. For other TV connections, see page 29. Getting Started - Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to 4 on the following pages. BASIC - Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial)... AC power cord (mains lead) OUT (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L SPEAKER TV/VCR2 OPTICAL...
... progressive signals, see page 27. For other TV connections, see page 29. Getting Started - Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to 4 on the following pages. BASIC - Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial)... AC power cord (mains lead) OUT (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L SPEAKER TV/VCR2 OPTICAL...
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... for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. The Setup Display for using the system. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is set to ... the Quick Setup and perform again (page 22). 4 Press without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that matches your TV type. BASIC - The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the selected...
... for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. The Setup Display for using the system. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is set to ... the Quick Setup and perform again (page 22). 4 Press without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that matches your TV type. BASIC - The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the selected...
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...you change any Step. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Quick Setup is finished. Tip • If you want to select [YES], then press . The...Getting Started - You cannot turn the 22US volume down. Measurement complete. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to change...
...you change any Step. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Quick Setup is finished. Tip • If you want to select [YES], then press . The...Getting Started - You cannot turn the 22US volume down. Measurement complete. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to change...
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...Sends a played back DVD image to D (HDMI). The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Check the jacks of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. continued 27US D TV with HDMI* jack IN To HDMI* IN To HDMI* OUT To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT (DVD ONLY) FRONT R ... PR/CR TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to a TV....
...Sends a played back DVD image to D (HDMI). The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. Check the jacks of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. continued 27US D TV with HDMI* jack IN To HDMI* IN To HDMI* OUT To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT (DVD ONLY) FRONT R ... PR/CR TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to a TV....
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"PROGRE" lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you want to fix the conversion ... setting when: - ADVANCED - repeatedly to a TV that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you need to connect to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.
"PROGRE" lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you want to fix the conversion ... setting when: - ADVANCED - repeatedly to a TV that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you need to connect to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.
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... OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). Film-based software is derived from TV, such as they are watching. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be converted to match the type of DVD software that you play video-based software in progressive format, the progressive signals need to "PROGRESSIVE AUTO" or...(INTERLACE) while "HDMI" lights up in the interlace format. 30US x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Some DVD software contains both video and film. Note • When you are output in the front panel display.
... OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). Film-based software is derived from TV, such as they are watching. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be converted to match the type of DVD software that you play video-based software in progressive format, the progressive signals need to "PROGRESSIVE AUTO" or...(INTERLACE) while "HDMI" lights up in the interlace format. 30US x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Some DVD software contains both video and film. Note • When you are output in the front panel display.
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... PR/CR COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R To TV/VCR1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) To TV/VCR1 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) OUT (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L SPEAKER TV/VCR2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN COAXIAL TV/VCR1 DIR-T1 R AUDIO IN L... (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) continued 31US Getting Started - VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system Connect the VCR or other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of this...
... PR/CR COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R To TV/VCR1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN) To TV/VCR1 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) OUT (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L SPEAKER TV/VCR2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN COAXIAL TV/VCR1 DIR-T1 R AUDIO IN L... (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) continued 31US Getting Started - VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system Connect the VCR or other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of this...
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... A FUNCTION volume "/1 H DISC 1-5 Connect headphones "/1 4 Press DISC 1-5. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the system status, the volume level may be different or restricted. Refer to select "DVD." Press the button of the system. Unless the system is inserted. orange: a disc is drawn into the disc slot...
... A FUNCTION volume "/1 H DISC 1-5 Connect headphones "/1 4 Press DISC 1-5. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the system status, the volume level may be different or restricted. Refer to select "DVD." Press the button of the system. Unless the system is inserted. orange: a disc is drawn into the disc slot...
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...not be stored in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on the desired disc system. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. It may come from the disc changer... when changing discs or turning the system on the system. Additional operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and ...
...not be stored in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on the desired disc system. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. It may come from the disc changer... when changing discs or turning the system on the system. Additional operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and ...
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... "ATTENUATE" appears in the front panel display. The output level is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t TV/VCR1 t TV/VCR2 t AUDIO t ... Note • When you press FUNCTION +/-, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence. To prevent this, you can use both the TV/VCR...
... "ATTENUATE" appears in the front panel display. The output level is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t TV/VCR1 t TV/VCR2 t AUDIO t ... Note • When you press FUNCTION +/-, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence. To prevent this, you can use both the TV/VCR...
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"Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in your listening room by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from a single pair... Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. This element creates the same sensation in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the movie screen. Multi channel...
"Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in your listening room by headphones x HEADPHONE THEATER This mode outputs the sound as the Dolby Digital DVD. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from a single pair... Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously. This element creates the same sensation in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the movie screen. Multi channel...
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...language will be output. 39US For example, if you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with PRO LOGIC as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be output. • MAIN+SUB: Mixed sound of the digital satellite tuner to... two channels. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal....
...language will be output. 39US For example, if you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with PRO LOGIC as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to DVD, PRO LOGIC will be output. • MAIN+SUB: Mixed sound of the digital satellite tuner to... two channels. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal....
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...follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only) 2 y1 Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3, and JPEG) When the system is in pause mode. Locating a point quickly by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only) Press /m ...or M/ when the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to normal playback, press ...
...follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only) 2 y1 Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3, and JPEG) When the system is in pause mode. Locating a point quickly by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only) Press /m ...or M/ when the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to normal playback, press ...