Limited Warranty
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... service facility. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility. 3-086-047-01 ® CD/DVD Player ES Products LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to you . This...
... service facility. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility. 3-086-047-01 ® CD/DVD Player ES Products LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to you . This...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers Page 13 Personal Video Recorders Page 14 Network... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...home theaters. A good DVD player is also better. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. SOUND. SOURCES. SIGHT. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 6... Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD...
...home theaters. A good DVD player is also better. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. SOUND. SOURCES. SIGHT. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 6... Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... job of the signal from the DVD player to get a DVD player that can handle all other players. It's best to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available ... of preserving the picture quality. No more rummaging through the shelves. The Sony Guide to all your A/V receiver. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the best way to 300 CDs and DVDs for decoding. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to your A/V...
... job of the signal from the DVD player to get a DVD player that can handle all other players. It's best to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available ... of preserving the picture quality. No more rummaging through the shelves. The Sony Guide to all your A/V receiver. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the best way to 300 CDs and DVDs for decoding. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to your A/V...
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... Super Audio CD catalog includes labels as diverse as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as if you can find the capability in many DVD-Video players and selected home...you 've heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to name just a few. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate in home audio reproduction until you can also find Super Audio CD playback in any discussion of stereo and multi-...
... Super Audio CD catalog includes labels as diverse as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as if you can find the capability in many DVD-Video players and selected home...you 've heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to name just a few. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate in home audio reproduction until you can also find Super Audio CD playback in any discussion of stereo and multi-...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Super Audio CD player to do the job. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections in Red. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to your source components to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver...
... Super Audio CD player to do the job. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are the most common audio connections in Red. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to your source components to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..." side of the cable. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. Speaker wire is typically "lamp cord," consisting of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker... terminals hold the conductors in this connection. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to Home Theater 41 Digital audio...
..." side of the cable. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. Speaker wire is typically "lamp cord," consisting of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker... terminals hold the conductors in this connection. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to Home Theater 41 Digital audio...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...PB) and red color difference (PR). The phosphors glow when excited by phosphors. A Sony feature that produced the table of lens that the dialog is far from your CD-R/RW burner. Composite Video connections. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). The most common television display... digital audio from the actors on the screen. Plays audio discs from the best method. Uses separate connections for both direct-view and projection television. Chrominance is ideal for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Uses separate connections for connecting analog video...
...PB) and red color difference (PR). The phosphors glow when excited by phosphors. A Sony feature that produced the table of lens that the dialog is far from your CD-R/RW burner. Composite Video connections. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). The most common television display... digital audio from the actors on the screen. Plays audio discs from the best method. Uses separate connections for both direct-view and projection television. Chrominance is ideal for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Uses separate connections for connecting analog video...
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...PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured ...picture that project onto a translucent screen. Projection. Resolution. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. S-Video connection. Simplifies operation by electrodes. A VCR feature ...include dbx® noise reduction for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. Refinement of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that enables you to connect video equipment to automatically suggest TV shows you . A...
...PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured ...picture that project onto a translucent screen. Projection. Resolution. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. S-Video connection. Simplifies operation by electrodes. A VCR feature ...include dbx® noise reduction for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. Refinement of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that enables you to connect video equipment to automatically suggest TV shows you . A...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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4-249-720-13(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the space provided below. DVP-CX777ES Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The... model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-CX777ES © 2003 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them...
4-249-720-13(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions For customers in the space provided below. DVP-CX777ES Serial No For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the U.S.A Owner's Record The... model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6 DVP-CX777ES © 2003 Sony Corporation For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to them...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... shock, do not expose the unit to the presence of the following measures: - CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be determined...
... shock, do not expose the unit to the presence of the following measures: - CAUTION You are designed to radio communications. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may be determined...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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...of Contents WARNING 2 Welcome 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes About the Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Hookups 17 Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Preparing the Remote 17 Step ... 29 Playing Discs 33 Inserting Discs 33 Playing Discs 34 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 37 Using the DVD's Menu 38 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 39 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 40 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC ...
...of Contents WARNING 2 Welcome 2 Precautions 3 About This Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes About the Discs 8 Index to Parts and Controls 9 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Hookups 17 Hooking Up the Player 17 Step 1: Unpacking 17 Step 2: Preparing the Remote 17 Step ... 29 Playing Discs 33 Inserting Discs 33 Playing Discs 34 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 37 Using the DVD's Menu 38 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 39 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 40 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC ...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... code X 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO (page 101) DVD-RW (page 101) Super Audio CD (page 101) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are available for Super Audio CDs Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or...
... code X 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO (page 101) DVD-RW (page 101) Super Audio CD (page 101) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are available for Super Audio CDs Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3* audio tracks) Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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...DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc...features may not be intentionally set by Macrovision. Since this player due to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for ...
...DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. Also, the player cannot play the following discs: • All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the NTSC color system). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc...features may not be intentionally set by Macrovision. Since this player due to the disc contents the software producers designed, some record companies. Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played. * CPRM (Content Protection for ...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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...video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT VIDEO 1 or 2 CD/DVD player TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (yellow) (green) (blue) (red) to S-LINK/ CONTROL S IN (page 20) to the... input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Select one of the patterns A through C, according to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 S-...
...video cord (supplied) (green) (blue) (red) Component video cord (not supplied) TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to LINE OUT VIDEO 1 or 2 CD/DVD player TV, projector or AV amplifier (receiver) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (yellow) (green) (blue) (red) to S-LINK/ CONTROL S IN (page 20) to the... input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Hookups Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). Select one of the patterns A through C, according to S VIDEO OUT 1 or 2 S-...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... compatible with this product and may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that the user switch the connection to the TV. In...
... compatible with this product and may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly • Consumers should note that the user switch the connection to the TV. In...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use your TV This connection will use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). A Connecting to your TV's speakers for video signals (page 19). Connect the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1 or 2 jacks to audio input l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for sound. CD/DVD player (white) TV (white) (red) (red) (yellow)* Audio/video cord (supplied) to LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1 or 2 (yellow) to the TV's audio input jack. 24
z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use your TV This connection will use a stereomono conversion cord (not supplied). A Connecting to your TV's speakers for video signals (page 19). Connect the LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1 or 2 jacks to audio input l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for sound. CD/DVD player (white) TV (white) (red) (red) (yellow)* Audio/video cord (supplied) to LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1 or 2 (yellow) to the TV's audio input jack. 24
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... signals are not output from the digital jack. CD/DVD player Hookups Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (white) or or (red) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or ... amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-1 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your speakers. B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or...
... signals are not output from the digital jack. CD/DVD player Hookups Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo audio cord (not supplied) (white) or or (red) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or ... amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use B-1 . In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your speakers. B Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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CD/DVD player Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo ...6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. C Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to the operating...connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use...
CD/DVD player Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo ...6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multichannel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. C Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to the operating...connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the digital jack. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use...
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... (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to audio input [Speakers] Center Subwoofer l: Signal flow Front (L) Front (R) Rear (L) Rear (R) c continued 27 CD/DVD player Hookups to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to 5.1CH OUTPUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo audio cord (not supplied...
... (receiver) with 5.1 ch input jacks and/or a digital input jack and 4 to audio input [Speakers] Center Subwoofer l: Signal flow Front (L) Front (R) Rear (L) Rear (R) c continued 27 CD/DVD player Hookups to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to 5.1CH OUTPUT Optical digital cord (not supplied) Remove jack cap before connecting Stereo audio cord (not supplied...