The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... 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 Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio...
... 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 Media Receiver Page 15 VHS Hi-Fi VCRs Page 16 Home Theater Sight A New World of Choices Page 17 Choosing an Aspect Ratio...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to all your music and movies. These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for decoding. They do the best job of the DVD player to your A/V receiver for all the different types of discs you 'll want to multi-channel home theater...
... new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to all your music and movies. These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for decoding. They do the best job of the DVD player to your A/V receiver for all the different types of discs you 'll want to multi-channel home theater...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... enjoy your home. With the right subscription, you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record. If you own or you're thinking of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of High Definition TV! To enjoy surround sound, you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures on...
... enjoy your home. With the right subscription, you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record. If you own or you're thinking of buying a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you 'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of High Definition TV! To enjoy surround sound, you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures on...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... discs (VR format). An interface that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. Sony's visually flat picture tube. HDTV receiver. Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. Minimum requirements are being broadcast in each 1/60 second. For added versatility, some DVD players can carry High Definition video sources and DVD 480p progressive scan output...
... discs (VR format). An interface that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. Sony's visually flat picture tube. HDTV receiver. Receives and displays subscription High Definition television from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. Minimum requirements are being broadcast in each 1/60 second. For added versatility, some DVD players can carry High Definition video sources and DVD 480p progressive scan output...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. A VCR feature that fills their own power amplifier. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. PVRs offer many brands of resolution." Shows each scanning line in "lines of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in sequence, for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. A television display system...
... quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. A VCR feature that fills their own power amplifier. The Sony Guide to maintain picture quality. PVRs offer many brands of resolution." Shows each scanning line in "lines of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in sequence, for source material, transmission channels, recorders and displays. A television display system...
Operating Instructions
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... a particular installation. Refer servicing to Part 15 of the unit. The following measures: - Model No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. Thank you call upon your authority to qualified personnel only. WARNING Welcome! Refer servicing to operate this Sony CD/DVD Player. To prevent...
... a particular installation. Refer servicing to Part 15 of the unit. The following measures: - Model No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. Thank you call upon your authority to qualified personnel only. WARNING Welcome! Refer servicing to operate this Sony CD/DVD Player. To prevent...
Operating Instructions
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... Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes about the Discs 7 Index to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display 12 Simple Start Guide 15 Quick Overview 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: TV Hookups 16 Step 4: Playing a Disc 17 Hookups 18 Hooking Up the Player 18 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords 18 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord 25 Step 4: Quick Setup 25 Playing Discs...
... Manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 6 Notes about the Discs 7 Index to Parts and Controls 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display 12 Simple Start Guide 15 Quick Overview 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: TV Hookups 16 Step 4: Playing a Disc 17 Hookups 18 Hooking Up the Player 18 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords 18 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords 20 Step 3: Connecting the Power Cord 25 Step 4: Quick Setup 25 Playing Discs...
Operating Instructions
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... (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. 19 You will enjoy standard quality images. If there are connecting to "PROGRESSIVE" in the picture. If your Sony TV set "COMPONENT OUT" to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Notes • Connect the player directly to...
... (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this model 480p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. 19 You will enjoy standard quality images. If there are connecting to "PROGRESSIVE" in the picture. If your Sony TV set "COMPONENT OUT" to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Green Blue Red Green Blue Red Notes • Connect the player directly to...
Operating Instructions
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... loading the discs, a disc number indicator of an empty compartment may be lit. Note You may not be able to use the Replay function with DTS sound tracks, set "DTS" to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 73). • If you connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. Notes on playing DVD VIDEOs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals...
... loading the discs, a disc number indicator of an empty compartment may be lit. Note You may not be able to use the Replay function with DTS sound tracks, set "DTS" to "ON" in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 73). • If you connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. Notes on playing DVD VIDEOs with a DTS sound track • DTS audio signals...
Operating Instructions
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... select "RESET" under "SETUP" in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the front panel display. Even if the player is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are played. Note Do not push the disc tray to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc end, the player stops playing. Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open , - To unlock the disc tray When the player is in the Control Menu...
... select "RESET" under "SETUP" in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the front panel display. Even if the player is open the disc tray while playing a disc so that you can check which discs are played. Note Do not push the disc tray to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc end, the player stops playing. Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open , - To unlock the disc tray When the player is in the Control Menu...
Operating Instructions
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... default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set Sound Feedback 1 Press ?/1 on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player or the remote. Operation Power is turned on Power is turned off the Sound Feedback function When there is turned off. 64 The ?/1 indicator lights up in the player, press A and remove...
... default setting of the Sound Feedback function is set Sound Feedback 1 Press ?/1 on the player for more than two seconds. You will hear two beeps and the Sound Feedback function is no disc in the player, press and hold X on the player or the remote. Operation Power is turned on Power is turned off the Sound Feedback function When there is turned off. 64 The ?/1 indicator lights up in the player, press A and remove...
Operating Instructions
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... TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of signal output from becoming damaged (ghosting). Settings and Adjustments Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). The default settings are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this...
... TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of signal output from becoming damaged (ghosting). Settings and Adjustments Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). The default settings are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this...
Operating Instructions
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... other settings. The default settings are recorded. This function is useful when the player is output with no jitter. Makes the lighting dark. Normally select this function off . ANGLE (page 54)* - Settings and Adjustments c continued 71 When you store the setting of disc number 41, the first disc setting is output in VR mode. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback...
... other settings. The default settings are recorded. This function is useful when the player is output with no jitter. Makes the lighting dark. Normally select this function off . ANGLE (page 54)* - Settings and Adjustments c continued 71 When you store the setting of disc number 41, the first disc setting is output in VR mode. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback...
Operating Instructions
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LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks - Playback restarts at a live performance. 72 The player reduces the audio output level. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you set "TRACK SELECTION" to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority...
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) 1/2 jacks - Playback restarts at a live performance. 72 The player reduces the audio output level. TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear even if you set "TRACK SELECTION" to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority...
Operating Instructions
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.... NORMAL Select this when the player is minimal. OFF ON Select this when the player is recorded in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 73). DOLBY DIGITAL Select this position. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF If you select "ON," see "Setting the digital output signal" for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected to an audio component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud...
.... NORMAL Select this when the player is minimal. OFF ON Select this when the player is recorded in "AUDIO SETUP" (page 73). DOLBY DIGITAL Select this position. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: OFF If you select "ON," see "Setting the digital output signal" for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected to an audio component that does not conform to the selected audio signal, a loud...
Operating Instructions
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... aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on the back panel of the following difficulties while using the player, use this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on your DVD. Additional Information c continued 75 Should any of the player to INTERLACE. Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may improve if you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. In this troubleshooting guide to help...
... aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on the back panel of the following difficulties while using the player, use this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on your DVD. Additional Information c continued 75 Should any of the player to INTERLACE. Sound is noisy. , When playing a CD with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may improve if you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. In this troubleshooting guide to help...
Operating Instructions
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... DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 33). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the MP3 audio album or track is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on the player. , The batteries in MP3PRO format. "Copyright lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc. , Images taken from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play has been selected...
... DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 33). , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the MP3 audio album or track is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on the player. , The batteries in MP3PRO format. "Copyright lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD-RW disc. , Images taken from the beginning. , Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or A-B Repeat Play has been selected...
Operating Instructions
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... is a recordable and rewritable disc with DVD VIDEO format and can be played on DVD-RW compliant players. developed. DVD-RW (page 6) A DVD-RW is 7 times that of a CD. The rear channel is compressed to DVD-RWs in the case of Video mode. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of digital compression technology. The picture data is monaural. Video based DVDs, such as a CD. A title is digital. Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 23) Audio signal processing...
... is a recordable and rewritable disc with DVD VIDEO format and can be played on DVD-RW compliant players. developed. DVD-RW (page 6) A DVD-RW is 7 times that of a CD. The rear channel is compressed to DVD-RWs in the case of Video mode. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of digital compression technology. The picture data is monaural. Video based DVDs, such as a CD. A title is digital. Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) (page 23) Audio signal processing...
Operating Instructions
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... F Fast forward 31 Fast reverse 31 Front panel display 9, 48 H Handling discs 7 Hooking up 18 I INDEX 44 Index 79 INTERLACE 69, 79 L LANGUAGE SETUP 68 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 31 M MENU 68 Menu DVD's menu 33 Top menu 33 MODE 70 MP3 6, 35 MULTI-DISC RESUME 32, 72 O On-screen display Setup Display 67 ORIGINAL 33 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 33 OSD 68 P PARENTAL CONTROL 60 PAUSE MODE 71 PBC Playback 34 PICTURE NAVIGATION 45 PLAY LIST 33 PLAYBACK MEMORY...
... F Fast forward 31 Fast reverse 31 Front panel display 9, 48 H Handling discs 7 Hooking up 18 I INDEX 44 Index 79 INTERLACE 69, 79 L LANGUAGE SETUP 68 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 31 M MENU 68 Menu DVD's menu 33 Top menu 33 MODE 70 MP3 6, 35 MULTI-DISC RESUME 32, 72 O On-screen display Setup Display 67 ORIGINAL 33 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 33 OSD 68 P PARENTAL CONTROL 60 PAUSE MODE 71 PBC Playback 34 PICTURE NAVIGATION 45 PLAY LIST 33 PLAYBACK MEMORY...
Marketing Specifications
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... part without written permission is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. CCoonnvveenntitoionanlaI/lPI/SPysStyemstem Film Mode Video Mode Detection FiieellddbbyyfieFlideld Pixel-by moving objects that are free from motion artifacts. Select the file you 're done. Just insert an MP3 encoded disc and press MENU. The picture is more accurate error correction. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Audio • 192kHz/24bit Audio DAC • 48kHz/16bit Digital Output DVD...
... part without written permission is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. CCoonnvveenntitoionanlaI/lPI/SPysStyemstem Film Mode Video Mode Detection FiieellddbbyyfieFlideld Pixel-by moving objects that are free from motion artifacts. Select the file you 're done. Just insert an MP3 encoded disc and press MENU. The picture is more accurate error correction. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Audio • 192kHz/24bit Audio DAC • 48kHz/16bit Digital Output DVD...