The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... packaged home theater systems. The Sony CineAlta camera has been used to Home Theater 4 The Sony Guide to capture major Hollywood action adventure movies, comedies, dramas, indie films and a full range of home theater, including Compact Disc and DVD. We coinvented many of the essentials... of episodic television, commercials and music videos. Why Sony? Our award-winning FD Trinitron® WEGA® television is a fixture in picture quality. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®...
... packaged home theater systems. The Sony CineAlta camera has been used to Home Theater 4 The Sony Guide to capture major Hollywood action adventure movies, comedies, dramas, indie films and a full range of home theater, including Compact Disc and DVD. We coinvented many of the essentials... of episodic television, commercials and music videos. Why Sony? Our award-winning FD Trinitron® WEGA® television is a fixture in picture quality. The Sony Dynamic Digital Sound® (SDDS®...
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... the picture quality. No more rummaging through the shelves. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver for decoding. They do the best job of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all the different types of discs you 'll want to your music and movies. And multi... It's best to get a DVD player that can handle all other players. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These Y/PB/PR outputs are the perfect complement to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available...
... the picture quality. No more rummaging through the shelves. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver for decoding. They do the best job of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all the different types of discs you 'll want to your music and movies. And multi... It's best to get a DVD player that can handle all other players. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio CD playback. These Y/PB/PR outputs are the perfect complement to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. These new high resolution discs provide the best sound quality available...
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...CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in any discussion of the analog era to the latest in rock and pop. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate in your living room into the original performance space. Thanks to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement over Compact Disc...you 've heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over a multi-channel speaker system. But you can also find Super Audio CD playback in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to name just a few. As ...
...CD Playback A music source, Super Audio CD belongs in any discussion of the analog era to the latest in rock and pop. You haven't enjoyed the ultimate in your living room into the original performance space. Thanks to Sony's Direct Stream Digital™ recording technology, the sound is an obvious improvement over Compact Disc...you 've heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over a multi-channel speaker system. But you can also find Super Audio CD playback in many DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to name just a few. As ...
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... Pro Logic decoder must pull the four channels out of Compact Disc. Surround Sound Formats Since the acceptance of Dolby Digital encoding, ...it works with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers. While the Dolby Digital system is often called.... The next wave of home theater sound innovation came with the launch of digital distribution formats, including DVD, digital cable, DIRECTV digital satellite broadcasting and free, over -the-air High Definition TV broadcasts. That...
... Pro Logic decoder must pull the four channels out of Compact Disc. Surround Sound Formats Since the acceptance of Dolby Digital encoding, ...it works with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers. While the Dolby Digital system is often called.... The next wave of home theater sound innovation came with the launch of digital distribution formats, including DVD, digital cable, DIRECTV digital satellite broadcasting and free, over -the-air High Definition TV broadcasts. That...
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...music encoding for source material. Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. dts® 5.1-channel surround sound. Newer decoders can handle the new discs (although without the benefit of the 96 kHz signal. dts ES discrete ... Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility. If you watch television or enjoy VHS HiFi movies, you connect and select all your home...
...music encoding for source material. Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. dts® 5.1-channel surround sound. Newer decoders can handle the new discs (although without the benefit of the 96 kHz signal. dts ES discrete ... Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility. If you watch television or enjoy VHS HiFi movies, you connect and select all your home...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. The proportions of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. Interlaced ("i") scanning divides each horizontal scanning line with... for Digital TV broadcasting, anamorphic DVD-Video titles and other state-of a total 525 lines) displayed at 30 frames per second. The Sony Guide to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. To maintain picture quality, this...
... horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. The proportions of conventional TV pictures. 16:9 Aspect ratio screen. Interlaced ("i") scanning divides each horizontal scanning line with... for Digital TV broadcasting, anamorphic DVD-Video titles and other state-of a total 525 lines) displayed at 30 frames per second. The Sony Guide to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player. To maintain picture quality, this...
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... 16:9. CRTs are used for connecting analog video signals. Plays audio discs from a source component to height. Chrominance is coming from the best...Sony Guide to be divided into B-Y and R-Y components in the United States. A method of a video signal, abbreviated C. Component video is ideal for connecting analog video signals. R/G/B is the best method for HDTV receivers and computer signals. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). Composite video is the standard method of movie film frames for DVD players...CD-R/RW audio playback. The color component of connecting high-quality digital ...
... 16:9. CRTs are used for connecting analog video signals. Plays audio discs from a source component to height. Chrominance is coming from the best...Sony Guide to be divided into B-Y and R-Y components in the United States. A method of a video signal, abbreviated C. Component video is ideal for connecting analog video signals. R/G/B is the best method for HDTV receivers and computer signals. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). Composite video is the standard method of movie film frames for DVD players...CD-R/RW audio playback. The color component of connecting high-quality digital ...
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... audio, the ability of a system to convey music from piracy. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). First the odd numbered lines are a DVD player, a television with up to the highest treble. case, it's specially encoded into the other...Trinitron® picture tube. Capable of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Minimum requirements are displayed, then the even-numbered lines. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to protect the signal from the deepest bass frequencies ...
... audio, the ability of a system to convey music from piracy. Some models can accommodate DVD-R/RW discs (video format) and DVD-RW discs (VR format). First the odd numbered lines are a DVD player, a television with up to the highest treble. case, it's specially encoded into the other...Trinitron® picture tube. Capable of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Minimum requirements are displayed, then the even-numbered lines. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to protect the signal from the deepest bass frequencies ...
Operating Instructions
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...To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off the player. If you risk permanent damage to close the disc tray. On transporting the player Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions. 1 ...fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have any discs. On operation • If the player is played. It may not operate properly. Precautions On safety • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do , the speakers may condense on your nearest Sony dealer. 5 never pull the cord...
...To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself has been turned off the player. If you risk permanent damage to close the disc tray. On transporting the player Before transporting the player, follow the procedure below to return the internal mechanisms to their original positions. 1 ...fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have any discs. On operation • If the player is played. It may not operate properly. Precautions On safety • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do , the speakers may condense on your nearest Sony dealer. 5 never pull the cord...
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... 2 Important Safeguards 3 Precautions 5 About This Manual 8 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 8 Notes About the Discs 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide to the Control Menu Display 15 Hookups 18 Hooking Up the Player 18 Step 1: Unpacking 18 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the ...Setup 30 Playing Discs 34 Playing Discs 34 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 37 Using the DVD's Menu 38 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 38 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 39 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions ...
... 2 Important Safeguards 3 Precautions 5 About This Manual 8 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 8 Notes About the Discs 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide to the Control Menu Display 15 Hookups 18 Hooking Up the Player 18 Step 1: Unpacking 18 Step 2: Inserting Batteries Into the ...Setup 30 Playing Discs 34 Playing Discs 34 Resuming Playback From the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Multi-disc Resume 37 Using the DVD's Menu 38 Selecting "ORIGINAL" or "PLAY LIST" on a DVD-RW 38 Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 39 Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions ...
Operating Instructions
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... Image Files 62 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files 63 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show 66 Using Various Additional Functions 70 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 70 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 74 Settings and Adjustments 77 Using the Setup...
... Image Files 62 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files 63 Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show 66 Using Various Additional Functions 70 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 70 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 74 Settings and Adjustments 77 Using the Setup...
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... discs DVD VIDEO (page 89) DVD-RW (page 89) Super Audio CD (page 89) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are trademarks. music CD format - About This Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. Note about CDs The player... can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • The meaning of...
... discs DVD VIDEO (page 89) DVD-RW (page 89) Super Audio CD (page 89) VIDEO CD Music CD "DVD VIDEO" and "DVD-RW" are trademarks. music CD format - About This Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. Note about CDs The player... can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • The meaning of...
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... stickers on it. • A disc that the player cannot play The player cannot play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by normal playback. If you try to play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those discs, there are marketed by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000...
... stickers on it. • A disc that the player cannot play The player cannot play any other DVD VIDEO, the message "Playback prohibited by normal playback. If you try to play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those discs, there are marketed by area restrictions. 00V 00Hz NO. 00W DVP-XXXX X Region code 0-000-000...
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... technology that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner..., commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, ...
... technology that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as benzine, thinner..., commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for home and other intellectual property rights. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, ...
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C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (39, 91) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. playing an HD (High Density) layer of Super Audio CDs. - M EXCHANGE button (36) N Disc tray (34) O Front panel display (12) ,continued 11 D DISC 1 - 5 buttons (35) E H (play) button (34) F X (pause) button (35) G x (stop) button (35... button/indicator (21) Lights up when: - no disc is inserted. no disc is inserted. playing a disc that contains multiple audio signal channels. - Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (39, 91) Lights up when: - Index...
C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (39, 91) Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals. playing an HD (High Density) layer of Super Audio CDs. - M EXCHANGE button (36) N Disc tray (34) O Front panel display (12) ,continued 11 D DISC 1 - 5 buttons (35) E H (play) button (34) F X (pause) button (35) G x (stop) button (35... button/indicator (21) Lights up when: - no disc is inserted. no disc is inserted. playing a disc that contains multiple audio signal channels. - Front panel A [/1 (on/standby) button (34) B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (39, 91) Lights up when: - Index...
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... When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc numbers (35) Lights up when you can adjust the lighting of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed. z Hint You can Disc type change the angle (58) Playing time of the current title (51) Current disc All Discs Playing Lights up during... Play (44) Repeat mode status (44) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Disc numbers (35) Disc type* Current track (51) Current playing time (51) Current disc All Discs Repeat mode (44) Playing status Lights up during Repeat Play (44) Lights ...
... When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Disc numbers (35) Lights up when you can adjust the lighting of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed. z Hint You can Disc type change the angle (58) Playing time of the current title (51) Current disc All Discs Playing Lights up during... Play (44) Repeat mode status (44) When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Disc numbers (35) Disc type* Current track (51) Current playing time (51) Current disc All Discs Repeat mode (44) Playing status Lights up during Repeat Play (44) Lights ...
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... eg MENU button (38) (63) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. Remote A TV/DVD switch (74) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 ...button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (41) E SUBTITLE button (58) F AUDIO button (53) G REPEAT button (44) H SHUFFLE button (43) I SA-CD MULTI/2CH button (39) J SA-CD/CD...74) The + button has a tactile dot.* T TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (50) U DISC SKIP button (34) V ENTER button (30, 74) W ANGLE button (58) X SUR button (54) Y...
... eg MENU button (38) (63) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. Remote A TV/DVD switch (74) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (35) C Number buttons (38) The number 5 ...button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (41) E SUBTITLE button (58) F AUDIO button (53) G REPEAT button (44) H SHUFFLE button (43) I SA-CD MULTI/2CH button (39) J SA-CD/CD...74) The + button has a tactile dot.* T TV/VIDEO/TIME/TEXT button (50) U DISC SKIP button (34) V ENTER button (30, 74) W ANGLE button (58) X SUR button (54) Y...
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... DVD VIDEO. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to view related information. To turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on the disc type.... Control Menu items Currently playing disc number Currently playing title number*1 Currently playing chapter number*2 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 ...
... DVD VIDEO. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to view related information. To turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on the disc type.... Control Menu items Currently playing disc number Currently playing title number*1 Currently playing chapter number*2 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 ...
Operating Instructions
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...title, chapter, or track in "SETUP" to prohibit playback on this player. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 59) Adjust the video signal from the player. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 47) Selects the disc to be played. SETUP (page 77) QUICK Setup (page 30) ...setting, you want . TRACK (page 47) Selects the track to be played, the ORIGINAL one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD track name. TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. 16 TIME...
...title, chapter, or track in "SETUP" to prohibit playback on this player. CUSTOM PICTURE MODE (page 59) Adjust the video signal from the player. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DISC (page 47) Selects the disc to be played. SETUP (page 77) QUICK Setup (page 30) ...setting, you want . TRACK (page 47) Selects the track to be played, the ORIGINAL one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly. Displays the DVD/CD text or the DATA CD track name. TITLE (page 47)/SCENE (page 47)/TRACK (page 47) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. 16 TIME...
Operating Instructions
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... PB, PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you are connecting to output progressive signals. With this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the front panel. Notes • Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV has only...on the TV screen. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red B If you may not fit your TV screen. If your TV and the player. You will enjoy high quality images. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 20 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. With this jack.
... PB, PR) Connect the component via the VCR, you are connecting to output progressive signals. With this connection and press the PROGRESSIVE button on the disc, the image may not receive a clear image on the front panel. Notes • Do not connect a VCR, etc., between your TV has only...on the TV screen. Green Blue Red Green Blue Red B If you may not fit your TV screen. If your TV and the player. You will enjoy high quality images. VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly 20 You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. With this jack.