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... the S-AIR function 3 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the Speakers........... 11 Step 2: Connecting the System 17 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 25 Basic Operations Playing a Disc 29 Enjoying the Radio or Other ... Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 46 (A/V SYNC) Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files .. 47 Playing MP3 Files and JPEG Image Files as a Slide Show with Sound .. 50 Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Functions... Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 59 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 62 Using an S-AIR Product 63 4US
... the S-AIR function 3 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the Speakers........... 11 Step 2: Connecting the System 17 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 25 Basic Operations Playing a Disc 29 Enjoying the Radio or Other ... Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 46 (A/V SYNC) Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files .. 47 Playing MP3 Files and JPEG Image Files as a Slide Show with Sound .. 50 Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Functions... Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 59 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 62 Using an S-AIR Product 63 4US
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...ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and conforming to the DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)). 3)A...RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. 6US MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. 2)JPEG image files must conform to UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1)MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for DVD-R ...
...ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and conforming to the DCF image file format. (DCF "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)). 3)A...RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. 6US MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. 2)JPEG image files must conform to UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1)MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for DVD-R ...
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...CD-Extra • CD Graphics disc • DVD Audio • Data DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files • DVD RAM • Super Audio CD Also, the system cannot play if it . Also some playback functions may not work with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that...A disc with some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played. For more information, refer to standard size. In this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Notes about CD-R/CD...
...CD-Extra • CD Graphics disc • DVD Audio • Data DVD that does not contain MP3 files or JPEG image files • DVD RAM • Super Audio CD Also, the system cannot play if it . Also some playback functions may not work with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that...A disc with some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played. For more information, refer to standard size. In this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. Notes about CD-R/CD...
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... a region code printed on the bottom of a DVD and VIDEO CD may be played back. • This system can also be played back. • If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are marketed by this product is contained in later sessions can play...) standard, playback on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be playable by some that conform to play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is prohibited by area limitations.] will be available. Note about playback operations of a DVD and VIDEO CD Some playback operations of the control unit...
... a region code printed on the bottom of a DVD and VIDEO CD may be played back. • This system can also be played back. • If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are marketed by this product is contained in later sessions can play...) standard, playback on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be playable by some that conform to play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is prohibited by area limitations.] will be available. Note about playback operations of a DVD and VIDEO CD Some playback operations of the control unit...
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... when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached to vibrations - Tip • When you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. TV etc. • Do not place the subwoofer under a desk or in locations that are : - For details, see "Calibrating... of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed. • Do not place the subwoofer back of the obstruction, such as alcohol or benzine. • Image distortion on the location of the subwoofer.
... when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached to vibrations - Tip • When you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. TV etc. • Do not place the subwoofer under a desk or in locations that are : - For details, see "Calibrating... of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed. • Do not place the subwoofer back of the obstruction, such as alcohol or benzine. • Image distortion on the location of the subwoofer.
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... connected to select the desired setting, then press . [OFF]: The system does not output progressive signals. your TV accept progressive signals? The system outputs the progressive signal for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. Getting Started Does your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press...
... connected to select the desired setting, then press . [OFF]: The system does not output progressive signals. your TV accept progressive signals? The system outputs the progressive signal for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. Getting Started Does your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 Press...
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...to go to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some discs. 3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only. 4)Except for JPEG image files. 2)Scan speeds may differ with some scenes. 31US Briefly fast forward the current scene (30 seconds after pause X / H on the remote or N...track, . Press to go to "OFF" (page 66). Stop play after )6) (instant advance) during scanning, the playback speed changes. Note • When the system is set to adjust the sound volume. Basic Operations To save the power in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)1)2) Watch frame by frame (Slow...
...to go to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some discs. 3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only. 4)Except for JPEG image files. 2)Scan speeds may differ with some scenes. 31US Briefly fast forward the current scene (30 seconds after pause X / H on the remote or N...track, . Press to go to "OFF" (page 66). Stop play after )6) (instant advance) during scanning, the playback speed changes. Note • When the system is set to adjust the sound volume. Basic Operations To save the power in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)1)2) Watch frame by frame (Slow...
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...Or, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/ DATA DVD) by entering its number. The system starts playback from the selected number. Note • You cannot search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD... with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears on the disc, you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index...
...Or, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/ DATA DVD) by entering its number. The system starts playback from the selected number. Note • You cannot search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD... with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears on the disc, you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index...
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... which make up a picture or music feature. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is set to [IMAGE] (page 50), you cannot select [TRACK]. • When you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for [DISC MENU... DVD TOP MENU. Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD and Super VCD with PBC playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio sound will not match the...
... which make up a picture or music feature. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is set to [IMAGE] (page 50), you cannot select [TRACK]. • When you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for [DISC MENU... DVD TOP MENU. Note • You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD and Super VCD with PBC playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio sound will not match the...
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...not be able to select the desired angle. Various Functions for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. * "Exchangeable Image File Format" is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you ...2002 DATA CD JPEG Date information Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for Playing Discs Checking the date information of JPEG image file You can change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the area. 45US Tip • Date information is recorded ...
...not be able to select the desired angle. Various Functions for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. * "Exchangeable Image File Format" is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you ...2002 DATA CD JPEG Date information Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for Playing Discs Checking the date information of JPEG image file You can change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the area. 45US Tip • Date information is recorded ...
Operating Instructions
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...data may not play certain types of JPEG image files (e.g.: a JPEG image file that can be recognized by the system may decrease.) • The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG image files in a folder. • The system may take longer time to playback, when progressing...06 Romantic Warriors (1987) 07 Back for Good (1988) 08 Alone (1999) 3 Press X/x to the DCF* image file format * "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). You can play any folders beyond the...
...data may not play certain types of JPEG image files (e.g.: a JPEG image file that can be recognized by the system may decrease.) • The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG image files in a folder. • The system may take longer time to playback, when progressing...06 Romantic Warriors (1987) 07 Back for Good (1988) 08 Alone (1999) 3 Press X/x to the DCF* image file format * "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). You can play any folders beyond the...
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... O RETURN. 48US To play the next MP3 file. once, you want to play JPEG image files in 16 subscreens. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you can select the next folder by displaying the subscreens Press PICTURE NAVI. To stop ... pressing .. The folder recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear on the current folder, but you cannot return to the beginning of JPEG image files in the folder appear in a folder Press H to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note that you press . x To play the previous...
... O RETURN. 48US To play the next MP3 file. once, you want to play JPEG image files in 16 subscreens. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you can select the next folder by displaying the subscreens Press PICTURE NAVI. To stop ... pressing .. The folder recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear on the current folder, but you cannot return to the beginning of JPEG image files in the folder appear in a folder Press H to the previous display Press O RETURN. Note that you press . x To play the previous...
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...then press . • [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders appears. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press c after the last image on the TV screen. To return to select [BROWSING], then press . Tip • A scroll box is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to... Control Menu display appears on the TV screen, you cannot return to the previous folder by 90 degrees. Follow step 3 of MP3 files/JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Press CLEAR to return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list. To stop playback Press...
...then press . • [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders appears. Note that you can select the next folder by continuing to press c after the last image on the TV screen. To return to select [BROWSING], then press . Tip • A scroll box is displayed on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to... Control Menu display appears on the TV screen, you cannot return to the previous folder by 90 degrees. Follow step 3 of MP3 files/JPEG image files 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Press CLEAR to return to the previous folder, select the folder from the folder list. To stop playback Press...
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...Sony recommends that you set the duration longer than the option you play both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is selected. • If you selected. Note • Some JPEG image... at the same time, the sound may take longer to select the desired folder and press H. The system starts playing the selected folder. The options for [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] appear. 4 Press X/x to select a setting. • [AUTO]: You can set the MP3 bit rate to select [INTERVAL], then press . ...
...Sony recommends that you set the duration longer than the option you play both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is selected. • If you selected. Note • Some JPEG image... at the same time, the sound may take longer to select the desired folder and press H. The system starts playing the selected folder. The options for [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] appear. 4 Press X/x to select a setting. • [AUTO]: You can set the MP3 bit rate to select [INTERVAL], then press . ...
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...to select [EFFECT], then press . The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • [MODE1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in the slide show 1 Press DISPLAY twice. Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. PBC playback allows you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in ...the center of the TV screen. • [MODE4]: The JPEG image file randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Off. 4 Press . The system starts playback. You cannot play without using the numeric buttons. 3 Press...
...to select [EFFECT], then press . The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • [MODE1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in the slide show 1 Press DISPLAY twice. Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. PBC playback allows you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in ...the center of the TV screen. • [MODE4]: The JPEG image file randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE5]: The next JPEG image file slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Off. 4 Press . The system starts playback. You cannot play without using the numeric buttons. 3 Press...
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... function to on/off 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is output from the system's speaker automatically by pressing THEATER. You insert the disc and B appears in the front panel display. - You select the "DVD" function by a single... and B appears in stop mode. You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU and B appears in the front panel display. - The system and TV work when you can enjoy optimal image suited for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR HDMI], then press . 7 Press X/x to select [HDMI...
... function to on/off 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is output from the system's speaker automatically by pressing THEATER. You insert the disc and B appears in the front panel display. - You select the "DVD" function by a single... and B appears in stop mode. You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU and B appears in the front panel display. - The system and TV work when you can enjoy optimal image suited for [HDMI SETUP] appear. 6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR HDMI], then press . 7 Press X/x to select [HDMI...
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...not supplied) at the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio Adapter as far as possible from the connected component on the system. In this case, the system outputs only a composite video signal (see "Connecting the other than "A.F.D. Tip • When listening to MP3 or other than...operate a connected component using a portable audio source, you can enjoy sound from the system. To cancel, select other compressed music using either the buttons on the remote or the control unit. The sound and images from a portable audio source or computer. MODE" (page 52) and set the ...
...not supplied) at the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio Adapter as far as possible from the connected component on the system. In this case, the system outputs only a composite video signal (see "Connecting the other than "A.F.D. Tip • When listening to MP3 or other than...operate a connected component using a portable audio source, you can enjoy sound from the system. To cancel, select other compressed music using either the buttons on the remote or the control unit. The sound and images from a portable audio source or computer. MODE" (page 52) and set the ...
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CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL JERROLD/GI/ MOTOROLA JERROLD OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM/PHILIPS ...favorite channel list. GUIDE Display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 70US Numeric buttons, Select the TV channel. MENU/HOME Display the menu of the TV. C/X/x/c, Select the item on the TV, you do not operate the remote for...may not work and TV button does not light up for 10 seconds. Adjust the TV volume. THEATER Enjoy optimal image suited for the current display. TV CH +/- RETURN Return to the TV mode by using following buttons...
CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL JERROLD/GI/ MOTOROLA JERROLD OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM/PHILIPS ...favorite channel list. GUIDE Display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). 70US Numeric buttons, Select the TV channel. MENU/HOME Display the menu of the TV. C/X/x/c, Select the item on the TV, you do not operate the remote for...may not work and TV button does not light up for 10 seconds. Adjust the TV volume. THEATER Enjoy optimal image suited for the current display. TV CH +/- RETURN Return to the TV mode by using following buttons...
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...when you connect the control unit and TV with no jitter. A 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image appears. 16:9 aspect ratio TV Note • [4:3 OUTPUT] is output with a component video cord (page 20). The picture, including subjects that...black level. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] You can change the aspect ratio on your TV accept progressive signals?" (page 28). [ON] [OFF] The system outputs interlace signals. If you select [ON], follow the steps below. 1 Select [ON], then press . You can raise the standard black level. Advanced ...
...when you connect the control unit and TV with no jitter. A 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image appears. 16:9 aspect ratio TV Note • [4:3 OUTPUT] is output with a component video cord (page 20). The picture, including subjects that...black level. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] You can change the aspect ratio on your TV accept progressive signals?" (page 28). [ON] [OFF] The system outputs interlace signals. If you select [ON], follow the steps below. 1 Select [ON], then press . You can raise the standard black level. Advanced ...
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... When you select [(1920×1080i)HD ] or [(1920×1080i)HD], next image appears after black screen. • HDMI signal will stop momentarily when the system is selected, [AUDIO DRC], "A/V SYNC", TONE, "DEC. The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings...than [720×480p]. • You can set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and you set the ID of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack even if you connect the control unit and TV with a black frame. continued 83US Note • [...
... When you select [(1920×1080i)HD ] or [(1920×1080i)HD], next image appears after black screen. • HDMI signal will stop momentarily when the system is selected, [AUDIO DRC], "A/V SYNC", TONE, "DEC. The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings...than [720×480p]. • You can set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and you set the ID of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack even if you connect the control unit and TV with a black frame. continued 83US Note • [...