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2-594-458-13(3) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.net/ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions ©2005 Sony Corporation
2-594-458-13(3) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.net/ DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions ©2005 Sony Corporation
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... not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is a U.S. Before operating this system, please read this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. • Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. When you first install...
... not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is a U.S. Before operating this system, please read this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. • Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as a bookshelf or similar unit. When you first install...
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...Performing the Quick Setup ..... 29 Step 7: Installing the Speakers 31 Basic Operations Playing Discs 34 System Sound Feature 36 Enjoying Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 39 (Resume Play) Creating Your Own Program 40 (Program Play) Playing in Random ...Order 41 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly 42 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu 43 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD...
...Performing the Quick Setup ..... 29 Step 7: Installing the Speakers 31 Basic Operations Playing Discs 34 System Sound Feature 36 Enjoying Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 39 (Resume Play) Creating Your Own Program 40 (Program Play) Playing in Random ...Order 41 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly 42 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu 43 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 75 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 76 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 77 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 79 [CUSTOM SETUP] Speaker Setting (Subwoofer 80 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions 81 Notes about the Discs 82 Troubleshooting 82 Self-diagnosis Function 85 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 86 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 DVD Setup Display List 96 AMP Menu List 97 Index 98 5US
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 75 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 76 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 77 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 79 [CUSTOM SETUP] Speaker Setting (Subwoofer 80 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions 81 Notes about the Discs 82 Troubleshooting 82 Self-diagnosis Function 85 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 86 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 DVD Setup Display List 96 AMP Menu List 97 Index 98 5US
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...are trademarks. *1 Except for multi-channel playback area. *2 CD text data can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in this manual describe the controls on the area. • "DVD" may be displayed (disc title only). This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of format conforming to ISO 9660... Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet 6US MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW VIDEO CD Super Audio ...
...are trademarks. *1 Except for multi-channel playback area. *2 CD text data can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in this manual describe the controls on the area. • "DVD" may be displayed (disc title only). This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of format conforming to ISO 9660... Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet 6US MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW VIDEO CD Super Audio ...
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...using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in DVD-RWs with copyright protection technologies are marketed by this system due to standard size. Note on DualDisc A DualDisc is designed to play back discs that conform to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of the ... This system conforms to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other side. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded ...
...using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in DVD-RWs with copyright protection technologies are marketed by this system due to standard size. Note on DualDisc A DualDisc is designed to play back discs that conform to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of the ... This system conforms to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other side. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded ...
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...; Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for a Super Audio CD" (page 44). Region code Your system has a region code printed on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be given even though playing the..., see "Selecting a Playback layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer*1: A layer that of discs, depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may not be available. Since this system. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can play the CD layer on one side, it...
...; Super Audio CD layer: A high-density signal layer for a Super Audio CD" (page 44). Region code Your system has a region code printed on this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be given even though playing the..., see "Selecting a Playback layer for Super Audio CD • CD layer*1: A layer that of discs, depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may not be available. Since this system. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can play the CD layer on one side, it...
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... and to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the...of chapters*2 Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) Selected item 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message REPEAT ENTER Quit: DISPLAY 10US Example: Control...
... and to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the...of chapters*2 Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) Selected item 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message REPEAT ENTER Quit: DISPLAY 10US Example: Control...
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...for DATA CDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as "SVCD." To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [PROGRAM] (page 40) Selects the track to play in the ...[ORIGINAL] one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 60) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page 75) [QUICK] Setup (page 29) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of... in the Control Menu display 1 or "JPEG" in random order. [REPEAT] (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited [PLAY LIST]. [TIME/TEXT] (...
...for DATA CDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as "SVCD." To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [PROGRAM] (page 40) Selects the track to play in the ...[ORIGINAL] one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 60) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page 75) [QUICK] Setup (page 29) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of... in the Control Menu display 1 or "JPEG" in random order. [REPEAT] (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one , or an edited [PLAY LIST]. [TIME/TEXT] (...
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Getting Started Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by this system. You can also enjoy sound of this system and output from the TV screen; "Step 1: Speaker System Hookup" (page 16) "Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup" (page 19) "Step 3: TV Hookup" (page 20) "Step 4: Other Component Hookup" (page 25) "Step 5: Connecting the AC Power... TV, and is output from the speakers of other sources, such as TV programs, in addition to 7. audio signals are processed by following Steps 1 to DVDs or CDs. 15US
Getting Started Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by this system. You can also enjoy sound of this system and output from the TV screen; "Step 1: Speaker System Hookup" (page 16) "Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup" (page 19) "Step 3: TV Hookup" (page 20) "Step 4: Other Component Hookup" (page 25) "Step 5: Connecting the AC Power... TV, and is output from the speakers of other sources, such as TV programs, in addition to 7. audio signals are processed by following Steps 1 to DVDs or CDs. 15US
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Picture quality improves in order from A to TV sound through the system speakers. Check the jacks of your TV's audio output connected to this system, you can listen to D. The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology. With your TV, and choose the A, B, C, or D ...CB PR/CR C TV TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on version 1.1 of HDMI Licensing LLC. 20US HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks ...
Picture quality improves in order from A to TV sound through the system speakers. Check the jacks of your TV's audio output connected to this system, you can listen to D. The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology. With your TV, and choose the A, B, C, or D ...CB PR/CR C TV TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on version 1.1 of HDMI Licensing LLC. 20US HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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... OUT jack to progressive format (page 22). Note • Only when DVD function is selected (by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display), the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output...signals and will not accept any audio signals. To use this connection and set the output channel of the system to DVI jacks that Super Audio CD sound is OFF). continued 21US S video signals ...cord (not supplied) to a TV with via an S video jack. Note that are on the disc, the image may not fit your TV monitor must also be equipped with the VIDEO IN jacks Connect...
... OUT jack to progressive format (page 22). Note • Only when DVD function is selected (by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display), the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output...signals and will not accept any audio signals. To use this connection and set the output channel of the system to DVI jacks that Super Audio CD sound is OFF). continued 21US S video signals ...cord (not supplied) to a TV with via an S video jack. Note that are on the disc, the image may not fit your TV monitor must also be equipped with the VIDEO IN jacks Connect...
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... to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. "P AUTO" or "P VIDEO" appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - the TV is the method for video... or no picture will appear if you want to fix the conversion method to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, - Progressive is connected to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. Does your TV accept progressive signals?
... to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. "P AUTO" or "P VIDEO" appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - the TV is the method for video... or no picture will appear if you want to fix the conversion method to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, - Progressive is connected to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. Does your TV accept progressive signals?
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x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are unaffected as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 24 frames per second. Film-based software is derived ... your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Video-based software is derived from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/ S VIDEO) jack are watching. Some DVD software contains both video and film. continued 23US your TV is not met. Note • When you set to "PROGRESSIVE AUTO" or "PROGRESSIVE VIDEO," images...
x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are unaffected as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 24 frames per second. Film-based software is derived ... your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - Video-based software is derived from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/ S VIDEO) jack are watching. Some DVD software contains both video and film. continued 23US your TV is not met. Note • When you set to "PROGRESSIVE AUTO" or "PROGRESSIVE VIDEO," images...
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...accept both the digital and analogue signals. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. Note • The DIGITAL OUT jack outputs audio signals only when DVD function is selected (by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display). (CDs, DVDs only) • When you connect a ...SAT 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the VIDEO 1/SAT1 or VIDEO 2/SAT2 AUDIO IN jacks of the system. Digital signals have priority over analogue signals. If you play a DVD, connected components that do not accept Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., may cause noise. 27US If the digital ...
...accept both the digital and analogue signals. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. Note • The DIGITAL OUT jack outputs audio signals only when DVD function is selected (by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display). (CDs, DVDs only) • When you connect a ...SAT 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the VIDEO 1/SAT1 or VIDEO 2/SAT2 AUDIO IN jacks of the system. Digital signals have priority over analogue signals. If you play a DVD, connected components that do not accept Dolby Digital, DTS, etc., may cause noise. 27US If the digital ...
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... settings that the function is different depending on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to "DVD." If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 30). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to... on the area. • Make sure that match your TV type, etc. continued 29US The Setup Display for using the system. "/1 ./> X/x ENTER Note • The selectable language is set to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of basic adjustments available ...
... settings that the function is different depending on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to "DVD." If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 30). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to... on the area. • Make sure that match your TV type, etc. continued 29US The Setup Display for using the system. "/1 ./> X/x ENTER Note • The selectable language is set to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of basic adjustments available ...
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The Setup Display for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen ...:9] (page 77) x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 77) 8 Press ENTER. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is finished. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step. The Quick Setup display appears. Quick Setup is playing, press x to stop playback...
The Setup Display for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen ...:9] (page 77) x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 77) 8 Press ENTER. To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is finished. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step. The Quick Setup display appears. Quick Setup is playing, press x to stop playback...
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... different or restricted. Place one disc on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the tray, and then press Z on the system. 34US When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the system. 5 Load a disc. Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 x Disc tray Z N VOLUME −/+ ./> H FUNCTION ALBUM...
... different or restricted. Place one disc on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the tray, and then press Z on the system. 34US When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the system. 5 Load a disc. Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 x Disc tray Z N VOLUME −/+ ./> H FUNCTION ALBUM...
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... scene Mute the sound MUTING. album*3 *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. *2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs only. *3 DATA CDs only. 35US during playback. Briefly fast forward the current scene*2 (instant advance) during playback. Adjust the volume. Stop play ). The system starts playback (continuous play and remove the Z disc Replay the previous scene*1 (instant replay...
... scene Mute the sound MUTING. album*3 *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. *2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs only. *3 DATA CDs only. 35US during playback. Briefly fast forward the current scene*2 (instant advance) during playback. Adjust the volume. Stop play ). The system starts playback (continuous play and remove the Z disc Replay the previous scene*1 (instant replay...
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...to the development of audio signal being input. continued 37US About S-Force PRO Front Surround Sony's long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again... or WIDE SURROUND, depending on the type of time, the system may return to handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround. Basic Operations Note • When the system receives DVD multi-channel signals or AC-3 multiplex broadcast signals, the default AUTO setting is...
...to the development of audio signal being input. continued 37US About S-Force PRO Front Surround Sony's long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again... or WIDE SURROUND, depending on the type of time, the system may return to handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround. Basic Operations Note • When the system receives DVD multi-channel signals or AC-3 multiplex broadcast signals, the default AUTO setting is...