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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... and movies. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for decoding. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are the perfect complement to Home Theater 8 Component video outputs. They do the best job of the DVD player to play. Digital audio outputs.
... and movies. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available today. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for decoding. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are the perfect complement to Home Theater 8 Component video outputs. They do the best job of the DVD player to play. Digital audio outputs.
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... recorder or personal video recorder. With the right subscription, you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your home. Digital Satellite Receivers With over 200 channels to choose from pay-per-view movies and events, college and professional sports packages, plus CD-quality digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound on selected channels. To enjoy surround sound, you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures...
... recorder or personal video recorder. With the right subscription, you 'll want a receiver that makes choosing entertainment easy. One button record. The infrared "blaster" supplied with your home. Digital Satellite Receivers With over 200 channels to choose from pay-per-view movies and events, college and professional sports packages, plus CD-quality digital sound including Dolby Digital surround sound on selected channels. To enjoy surround sound, you 'll have access to unforgettable pictures...
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... EP optimize playback picture quality. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to play . The Sony Guide to a compatible wireless LAN access point. Some movies are also easy to look for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for : VHS Hi-Fi. This produces surround sound that you 'll find in DVD player. Features to record and exchange...
... EP optimize playback picture quality. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to play . The Sony Guide to a compatible wireless LAN access point. Some movies are also easy to look for Dolby® Pro Logic® processing at home. And VHS Hi-Fi tapes often contain Dolby Stereo sound tracks, suitable for : VHS Hi-Fi. This produces surround sound that you 'll find in DVD player. Features to record and exchange...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). Another way of connecting a component video signal of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from piracy. Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for...
...-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). Another way of connecting a component video signal of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for connecting a PC or an LCD front projector. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital video connection. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from piracy. Component video connections (Y/PB/PR) are the same "RCA" or "pin" plugs as used for...
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... an audio system that DVD stands for anything. The technology behind the conventional television signal, which corresponds to the highest treble. Decode-only systems that deliver the movie theater experience at home. Some say "Digital Video Disc." Some say that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. For added versatility, some DVD players can carry High Definition video sources and DVD 480p progressive scan output. Uses a Flat Glass Panel, high...
... an audio system that DVD stands for anything. The technology behind the conventional television signal, which corresponds to the highest treble. Decode-only systems that deliver the movie theater experience at home. Some say "Digital Video Disc." Some say that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. For added versatility, some DVD players can carry High Definition video sources and DVD 480p progressive scan output. Uses a Flat Glass Panel, high...
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... the color signal (chrominance) to your love of view left or right, "panning" the frame. Plasma. Progressive Scanning. Rear projectors are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. A specialized loudspeaker that projects the image as light onto a screen. S-Video connection. The opposite of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that fills their own power amplifier. Resolution. A flat panel television display type in "lines of modern surround sound...
... the color signal (chrominance) to your love of view left or right, "panning" the frame. Plasma. Progressive Scanning. Rear projectors are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. A specialized loudspeaker that projects the image as light onto a screen. S-Video connection. The opposite of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that fills their own power amplifier. Resolution. A flat panel television display type in "lines of modern surround sound...
Operating Instructions (DVD player for HT system)
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... relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. To...
... relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will increase eye hazard. Before operating this player, please read this Sony CD/DVD Player. To...
Operating Instructions (DVD player for HT system)
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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 Hookups 15 Hooking Up the Player 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 24 Step 6: Quick Setup 24 Playing Discs 27 Playing Discs 27 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume 30 Using...
... 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 Hookups 15 Hooking Up the Player 15 Step 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords 16 Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords 19 Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord 24 Step 6: Quick Setup 24 Playing Discs 27 Playing Discs 27 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play/Multi-disc Resume 30 Using...
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...) Selects the type of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 42) Selects the disc to choose the desired language of the on this player. SETUP (page 63) QUICK Setup (page 24) Use Quick Setup to be played. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Changes the subtitle language. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the default setting. INDEX (page 42) Selects the index to be played. AUDIO (page 49) Changes the audio setting. c continued 13 Displays the DVD...
...) Selects the type of Control Menu Items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 42) Selects the disc to choose the desired language of the on this player. SETUP (page 63) QUICK Setup (page 24) Use Quick Setup to be played. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Changes the subtitle language. CUSTOM Setup In addition to the default setting. INDEX (page 42) Selects the index to be played. AUDIO (page 49) Changes the audio setting. c continued 13 Displays the DVD...
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... your Sony TV set's compatibility with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. c continued 17 See "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" on the TV screen. If there are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/PB/PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to the TV. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction...
... your Sony TV set's compatibility with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. c continued 17 See "Using the PROGRESSIVE button" on the TV screen. If there are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y/PB/PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to the TV. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction...
Operating Instructions (DVD player for HT system)
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... continuous play mode Stop play and remove Press Z the disc Replay the previous scene* Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current scene** Press INSTANT SEARCH during playback Check if a disc is set "DTS" to "ON" in the disc compartment Press LOAD on the front panel display (1-5) light up. * For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. **For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks...
... continuous play mode Stop play and remove Press Z the disc Replay the previous scene* Press INSTANT REPLAY during playback Briefly fast forward the current scene** Press INSTANT SEARCH during playback Check if a disc is set "DTS" to "ON" in the disc compartment Press LOAD on the front panel display (1-5) light up. * For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. **For DVD VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or DVD+RWs only. Notes on playing DTS sound tracks...
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... ones. 5 Press EXCHANGE. Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open , - In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 38), titles/ tracks/chapters are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc end, the player stops playing. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the current disc are played. To unlock the disc tray When the player is playing a disc, it . Note Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the compartments with...
... ones. 5 Press EXCHANGE. Replacing discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE) You can open , - In All Discs Shuffle Play mode (page 38), titles/ tracks/chapters are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc end, the player stops playing. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears on the current disc are played. To unlock the disc tray When the player is playing a disc, it . Note Even if you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in the compartments with...
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Select "SCREEN SETUP" in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). The screen saver will help prevent your display device from the jacks other than 15 minutes. BLACK The background color is already recorded on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Use this when you connect a BOX 4:3 screen TV. The default settings are underlined. Automatically displays the wide picture on the...
Select "SCREEN SETUP" in pause or stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). The screen saver will help prevent your display device from the jacks other than 15 minutes. BLACK The background color is already recorded on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Use this when you connect a BOX 4:3 screen TV. The default settings are underlined. Automatically displays the wide picture on the...
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... channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Settings for up to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of being at the resume point only for up to "AUTO," the language may change. Normally select this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting...
... channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in high resolution. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Settings for up to "AUTO." • If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of being at the resume point only for up to "AUTO," the language may change. Normally select this order. ◆ MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting...
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... type of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with your stereo. ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with a digital input jack. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signal. This function...
... type of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with your stereo. ◆ DIGITAL OUT Selects if audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with a digital input jack. ◆ DOWNMIX (DVD only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital decoder. ◆ DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signal. This function...
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... player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21, 22, 23). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. , The player is in pause mode or in Slowmotion Play mode. , The player is in "TV TYPE" of "SCREEN SETUP," the picture does not fill the screen. , The aspect ratio of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound...
... player is connected to the wrong input jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 21, 22, 23). , The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set. , The player is in pause mode or in Slowmotion Play mode. , The player is in "TV TYPE" of "SCREEN SETUP," the picture does not fill the screen. , The aspect ratio of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound...
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...). Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The language for the sound track. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. 70 The angles cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 31). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the direct selection button on the remote (page...
...). Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at the auto pause signal. The language for the sound track. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. 70 The angles cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 31). , Multi-angles are not recorded on the front panel display (page 9). , The DVD prohibits changing of the direct selection button on the remote (page...
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.... The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that are provided with DVD VIDEO format and can be played on other DVD players while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can be recorded in this manual, and the on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as a CD. The rear channel is stereo and there is the same as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are...
.... The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that are provided with DVD VIDEO format and can be played on other DVD players while a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode can be recorded in this manual, and the on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as a CD. The rear channel is stereo and there is the same as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are...
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... (INTERLACE) 18 O On-screen display Control Menu Display 12 Setup Display 63 ORIGINAL 31 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 31 OSD 64 P PARENTAL CONTROL 58 PAUSE MODE 67 PBC Playback 32 PICTURE MODE 55 PICTURE NAVIGATION 44 PLAY LIST 31 PRO LOGIC 22, 72 PROGRAM 36 Program Play 36 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 18 PROGRESSIVE FILM 18 Progressive format 18, 73 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 18 Q QUICK 64 Quick Setup 24, 64 R Remote 15, 62 REPEAT 39 Repeat Play 39 Replacing discs while playing a disc 29 RESET 64 Resume Play 30 S S VIDEO output 16 Scan 41 SCENE 42...
... (INTERLACE) 18 O On-screen display Control Menu Display 12 Setup Display 63 ORIGINAL 31 ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST 31 OSD 64 P PARENTAL CONTROL 58 PAUSE MODE 67 PBC Playback 32 PICTURE MODE 55 PICTURE NAVIGATION 44 PLAY LIST 31 PRO LOGIC 22, 72 PROGRAM 36 Program Play 36 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 18 PROGRESSIVE FILM 18 Progressive format 18, 73 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 18 Q QUICK 64 Quick Setup 24, 64 R Remote 15, 62 REPEAT 39 Repeat Play 39 Replacing discs while playing a disc 29 RESET 64 Resume Play 30 S S VIDEO output 16 Scan 41 SCENE 42...