Limited Warranty (US Only)
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..., at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in Japan This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to...
..., at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in Japan This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to...
Operating Instructions
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... important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to persons. These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of optical instruments with the limits for a Class B digital...
... important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to persons. These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to the grounding system of optical instruments with the limits for a Class B digital...
Operating Instructions
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... the speakers further away from the wall outlet (mains). Precautions On safety • Caution - never pull the cord. • Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be sure to a section with a mild detergent solution. Should this . The system is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If...
... the speakers further away from the wall outlet (mains). Precautions On safety • Caution - never pull the cord. • Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be sure to a section with a mild detergent solution. Should this . The system is played. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If...
Operating Instructions
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... the Discs 9 Index to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 14 Getting Started 16 Quick Overview 16 Unpacking ...16 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 17 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 17 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 20 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 22 Speaker Setup 24 Presetting Radio Stations 29 Playing Discs 31 Playing Discs 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 32 Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions...
... the Discs 9 Index to Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 14 Getting Started 16 Quick Overview 16 Unpacking ...16 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 17 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 17 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 20 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 22 Speaker Setup 24 Presetting Radio Stations 29 Playing Discs 31 Playing Discs 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 32 Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions...
Operating Instructions
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... Play Information (ADVANCED 52 Using Various Additional Functions 53 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 53 Other Operations 58 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 58 Watching the Video or other Unit 59 Listening to the Radio 60 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Only for the European models 61 Naming Preset Stations 61 Settings and Adjustments 63 Using the Setup Display 63 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP 64 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP...
... Play Information (ADVANCED 52 Using Various Additional Functions 53 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 53 Other Operations 58 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 58 Watching the Video or other Unit 59 Listening to the Radio 60 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Only for the European models 61 Naming Preset Stations 61 Settings and Adjustments 63 Using the Setup Display 63 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP 64 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP...
Operating Instructions
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Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current surround format Playing status Current chapter number Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSCPBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Lights up when you Current title can change the angle number Playing time When playing back a SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD Playing status Current index number (The index indicator does not appear during SACD playback...
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current surround format Playing status Current chapter number Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSCPBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Lights up when you Current title can change the angle number Playing time When playing back a SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD Playing status Current index number (The index indicator does not appear during SACD playback...
Operating Instructions
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... another speaker terminal. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to sloppy removal of insulation. If the cords are connected correctly. Make sure the bare wire of each other than the one currently displayed...
... another speaker terminal. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to sloppy removal of insulation. If the cords are connected correctly. Make sure the bare wire of each other than the one currently displayed...
Operating Instructions
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... (DVD ONLY) AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L L OPTICAL OPTICAL DIGITAL (CD ONLY) IN R R VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R WOOFER REAR L Getting Started IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R OUT OUTPUT OPTICAL IN INPUT VIDEO IN VCR Digital satellite receiver TV monitor If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the OPTICAL jack The digital satellite receiver can be connected to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on the system while pressing the X button on the system again. Digital signals...
... (DVD ONLY) AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L L OPTICAL OPTICAL DIGITAL (CD ONLY) IN R R VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R WOOFER REAR L Getting Started IN OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT L R OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R OUT OUTPUT OPTICAL IN INPUT VIDEO IN VCR Digital satellite receiver TV monitor If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the OPTICAL jack The digital satellite receiver can be connected to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on the system while pressing the X button on the system again. Digital signals...
Operating Instructions
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... operate the remote for CENTER and REAR. If you cannot change them. SETUP on the front panel display. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to display 9 SP. The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display. 2 Sit in your listening position and select the item to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the system. SETUP - Specify the position and height to be set using C/c. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are underlined. • CENTER (centre speaker...
... operate the remote for CENTER and REAR. If you cannot change them. SETUP on the front panel display. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to display 9 SP. The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display. 2 Sit in your listening position and select the item to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the system. SETUP - Specify the position and height to be set using C/c. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are underlined. • CENTER (centre speaker...
Operating Instructions
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... rear speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). To adjust the volume of each speaker as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be defaulted. 28 Other AMP MENU settings You can control the brightness of the subwoofer (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). • S. Y" appears. is displayed and all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control. W. LEV. (0 dB) (subwoofer level) Adjust the level of the front panel display, clear the preset stations...
... rear speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). To adjust the volume of each speaker as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be defaulted. 28 Other AMP MENU settings You can control the brightness of the subwoofer (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). • S. Y" appears. is displayed and all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control. W. LEV. (0 dB) (subwoofer level) Adjust the level of the front panel display, clear the preset stations...
Operating Instructions
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... and play . Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can do Shuffle Play depending on in the Control Menu display during playback, press CLEAR to return to normal play them in random order. you open or close the disc tray - Press REPEAT, or set "REPEAT" to do Repeat Play of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the front panel display. 2 Press H. you turn the power off...
... and play . Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can do Shuffle Play depending on in the Control Menu display during playback, press CLEAR to return to normal play them in random order. you open or close the disc tray - Press REPEAT, or set "REPEAT" to do Repeat Play of titles, chapters, or tracks recorded on the front panel display. 2 Press H. you turn the power off...
Operating Instructions
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... the rear speakers. • If you do not operate the remote for each speaker (page 27). 1 Start playing a programme source encoded with virtual speakers. REAR LEVEL CENTER LEVEL WOOFER LEVEL CINEMA STUDIO EX A z z z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX B z z z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX C z z z z z V. This mode is output. The adjusted value will not be adjusted using X/x. 4 Adjust the volume level using C/c. Sound Adjustments Adjustable parameters for a few seconds, the value turned off and is automatically changed to the HEADPHONE THEATER mode. HEADPHONE THEATER* When you connect...
... the rear speakers. • If you do not operate the remote for each speaker (page 27). 1 Start playing a programme source encoded with virtual speakers. REAR LEVEL CENTER LEVEL WOOFER LEVEL CINEMA STUDIO EX A z z z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX B z z z z z CINEMA STUDIO EX C z z z z z V. This mode is output. The adjusted value will not be adjusted using X/x. 4 Adjust the volume level using C/c. Sound Adjustments Adjustable parameters for a few seconds, the value turned off and is automatically changed to the HEADPHONE THEATER mode. HEADPHONE THEATER* When you connect...
Operating Instructions
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... DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. z If you to select "PASSWORD t," then press ENTER. The display will ask you forget your 4-digit password using the number buttons when the CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you press ENTER and input the correct number. appears and then the screen returns to set . If you to the Control Menu display. To turn off . The "Parental Control" function...
... DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. z If you to select "PASSWORD t," then press ENTER. The display will ask you forget your 4-digit password using the number buttons when the CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you press ENTER and input the correct number. appears and then the screen returns to set . If you to the Control Menu display. To turn off . The "Parental Control" function...
Operating Instructions
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... want using the number buttons, then press ENTER. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OFF OFF 8: 7: NC17 6: R 5: 8 Select the level you make a mistake Press O RETURN to go back to enter your new password. To turn off . The selection items for entering the password appears. 2 Follow Step 3 to the original level. 7 Press ENTER. When you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 3, replace the disc in Step 8. If the Resume Play mode...
... want using the number buttons, then press ENTER. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OFF OFF 8: 7: NC17 6: R 5: 8 Select the level you make a mistake Press O RETURN to go back to enter your new password. To turn off . The selection items for entering the password appears. 2 Follow Step 3 to the original level. 7 Press ENTER. When you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 3, replace the disc in Step 8. If the Resume Play mode...
Operating Instructions
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... LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select "CUSTOM," then press ENTER. Example: "SCREEN SETUP" Selected item Setup items SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE CUSTOM RESET Settings and Adjustments continued 63 You can make various adjustments to use the Setup Display >10 10/0 DVD DISPLAY DVD SETUP X/x ENTER 1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. How to items such as picture and sound. Then press ENTER. If you press DVD SETUP...
... LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select "CUSTOM," then press ENTER. Example: "SCREEN SETUP" Selected item Setup items SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE CUSTOM RESET Settings and Adjustments continued 63 You can make various adjustments to use the Setup Display >10 10/0 DVD DISPLAY DVD SETUP X/x ENTER 1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. How to items such as picture and sound. Then press ENTER. If you press DVD SETUP...
Operating Instructions
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... PARENTAL CONTROL) to the Control Menu. Do not press POWER or [/1 when resetting the system. When you select "RESET" and press ENTER, select "YES" to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select "NO" and press ENTER to return to the default settings. Selects the language from the displayed list. For details on the screen. xDVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the DVD menu. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO...
... PARENTAL CONTROL) to the Control Menu. Do not press POWER or [/1 when resetting the system. When you select "RESET" and press ENTER, select "YES" to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select "NO" and press ENTER to return to the default settings. Selects the language from the displayed list. For details on the screen. xDVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the DVD menu. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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... "ON" for easy adjustment. Notes • In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model's OSD displays both . • When you select one time Use the VOLUME control. Be sure to set "TEST TONE" to the listening position, in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. REAR (0dB) Adjusts the level of the (0dB) subwoofer (-6dB to +6dB, 1dB increments). To adjust the volume of each of the "SPEAKER SETUP" items, the test tone is not emitted from...
... "ON" for easy adjustment. Notes • In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model's OSD displays both . • When you select one time Use the VOLUME control. Be sure to set "TEST TONE" to the listening position, in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. REAR (0dB) Adjusts the level of the (0dB) subwoofer (-6dB to +6dB, 1dB increments). To adjust the volume of each of the "SPEAKER SETUP" items, the test tone is not emitted from...
Operating Instructions
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... to normal play mode. , Fast forward or fast reverse is displayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on your DVD. Press H to return to normal play a disc recorded in the LEVEL menu (pages 27, 67). Severe hum or noise is connected securely. Power The power is not turned on the screen becomes black and white when you play mode. , Check the speaker settings (pages 24, 67). The picture is...
... to normal play mode. , Fast forward or fast reverse is displayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on your DVD. Press H to return to normal play a disc recorded in the LEVEL menu (pages 27, 67). Severe hum or noise is connected securely. Power The power is not turned on the screen becomes black and white when you play mode. , Check the speaker settings (pages 24, 67). The picture is...
Operating Instructions
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... the frequency appears in the remote are weak. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Set "AUDIO" to "STEREO" in the Control Menu display (page 45). , Make sure you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. , Check the speaker connections and setting (pages 24, 67). , Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The surround...
... the frequency appears in the remote are weak. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Set "AUDIO" to "STEREO" in the Control Menu display (page 45). , Make sure you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. , Check the speaker connections and setting (pages 24, 67). , Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The surround...
Operating Instructions
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... 34, 75 PLAY MODE 35 Preset Station 29, 60 Programme Play 35 Q Quick Overview 16 R Radio 60 RDS 61 Rear Panel 12 Region code 8, 75 Remote 13, 58 REPEAT 38 RESET 64 Resume Play 32 S SACD 76 S VIDEO 22 Scan 39 SCENE 40 Scene 7 SCREEN SAVER 66 SCREEN SETUP 65 SHUFFLE 37 Shuffle Play 37 SIZE 67 Slow-motion Play 39 Sound Field 47 SPEAKER SETUP 67 Speaker System Hookup 17 SUBTITLE 51, 64 T TEST TONE 70 TIME...
... 34, 75 PLAY MODE 35 Preset Station 29, 60 Programme Play 35 Q Quick Overview 16 R Radio 60 RDS 61 Rear Panel 12 Region code 8, 75 Remote 13, 58 REPEAT 38 RESET 64 Resume Play 32 S SACD 76 S VIDEO 22 Scan 39 SCENE 40 Scene 7 SCREEN SAVER 66 SCREEN SETUP 65 SHUFFLE 37 Shuffle Play 37 SIZE 67 Slow-motion Play 39 Sound Field 47 SPEAKER SETUP 67 Speaker System Hookup 17 SUBTITLE 51, 64 T TEST TONE 70 TIME...