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...the Following Discs 7 Terms for discs 7 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC Changer 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 19 Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups...the Angles 51 Displaying the Subtitles 51 Locking Discs 52 (PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 55 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 56 Using the Video or Other Unit 57 Enjoying the Radio 59 Using the Sleep Timer 61 ...
...the Following Discs 7 Terms for discs 7 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC Changer 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 19 Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups...the Angles 51 Displaying the Subtitles 51 Locking Discs 52 (PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 55 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 56 Using the Video or Other Unit 57 Enjoying the Radio 59 Using the Sleep Timer 61 ...
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Additional Information Troubleshooting 67 Specifications 70 Glossary 72 Index to Parts and Controls 74 Language code list 78 DVD Setup Menu List 79 AMP Menu List 80 Index 81 Quick reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6GB
Additional Information Troubleshooting 67 Specifications 70 Glossary 72 Index to Parts and Controls 74 Language code list 78 DVD Setup Menu List 79 AMP Menu List 80 Index 81 Quick reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6GB
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...titles. Terms for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a trademark. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode or DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available for MP3* audio tracks Functions available... 7GB About this Manual • The instructions in this manual. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The following symbols are divided into sections called "scenes." • File Section of a picture or...
...titles. Terms for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a trademark. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode or DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available for MP3* audio tracks Functions available... 7GB About this Manual • The instructions in this manual. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The following symbols are divided into sections called "scenes." • File Section of a picture or...
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...new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Insert two... (3.5 m × 3, 10 m × 2) (11.5 ft. × 3, 33 ft. × 2) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS250 (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Foot pads DAV-BC150 (15) DAV-BC250 (10) • Operating Instructions • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the...
...new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to avoid possible damage from the sun or lighting apparatus. Insert two... (3.5 m × 3, 10 m × 2) (11.5 ft. × 3, 33 ft. × 2) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS250 (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Foot pads DAV-BC150 (15) DAV-BC250 (10) • Operating Instructions • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the...
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...TV is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected. If the colour system of the TV is NTSC. Getting Started FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO MONITOR OUT ...standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on again. * If the colour system of the TV is NTSC* To set the system to PAL, turn on again using the remote while press and hold the X button until "HELLO" appears on the system. Setup for the system (for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models) Setup is...
...TV is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected. If the colour system of the TV is NTSC. Getting Started FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO MONITOR OUT ...standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on again. * If the colour system of the TV is NTSC* To set the system to PAL, turn on again using the remote while press and hold the X button until "HELLO" appears on the system. Setup for the system (for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models) Setup is...
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... headphone DISC SKIP H "/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 FUNCTION 4 Press DISC 1-5 A. Unless the system is not loaded with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. When you want. 5 Load a disc. Playing Discs Playing Discs... Depending on the TV to this system. 3 Press "/1. The system starts playback (continuous play) of the tray. Refer to select "DVD." 28GB The system turns on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5 of the disc number you play back other discs, press...
... headphone DISC SKIP H "/1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 FUNCTION 4 Press DISC 1-5 A. Unless the system is not loaded with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. When you want. 5 Load a disc. Playing Discs Playing Discs... Depending on the TV to this system. 3 Press "/1. The system starts playback (continuous play) of the tray. Refer to select "DVD." 28GB The system turns on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5 of the disc number you play back other discs, press...
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Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Tip To play from the beginning of the system, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing [/1 (except MP3). 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. "RESUME" ... not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you change other disc pressing DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1 - The system starts playback from the point where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in Step 1. Providing you do not remove the disc ...
Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Tip To play from the beginning of the system, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing [/1 (except MP3). 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. "RESUME" ... not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you change other disc pressing DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1 - The system starts playback from the point where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in Step 1. Providing you do not remove the disc ...
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...title/chapter/track on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set Repeat Play during PBC playback of all...ALL: repeats all track of all discs. • TRACK: repeats the current track. Notes • Depending on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for JPEG, but its setting cannot be changed. 37GB REPEAT/ FM MODE ...Repeat Play setting, then press ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF ALL TITLE CHAPTER x When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all ...
...title/chapter/track on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can set Repeat Play during PBC playback of all...ALL: repeats all track of all discs. • TRACK: repeats the current track. Notes • Depending on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for JPEG, but its setting cannot be changed. 37GB REPEAT/ FM MODE ...Repeat Play setting, then press ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 OFF ALL TITLE CHAPTER x When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all ...
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... the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 MODE Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you to two channels. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. However, if ... the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. AUTO 48GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting... bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home.
... the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 MODE Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you to two channels. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. However, if ... the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. AUTO 48GB Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting... bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home.
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...LogicII produces five full-bandwidth output channels from headphone L/R. MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. Standard 2 channel (stereo) ... field (MODE button) Sound Adjustments AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Sound field 2CHANNEL STEREO ROCK POP JAZZ CLASSIC NEWS SPORTS MOVIE Display...
...LogicII produces five full-bandwidth output channels from headphone L/R. MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. Standard 2 channel (stereo) ... field (MODE button) Sound Adjustments AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Sound field 2CHANNEL STEREO ROCK POP JAZZ CLASSIC NEWS SPORTS MOVIE Display...
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... off the sound effect Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote. Note These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote to suit your needs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...10 0 DSGX NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote again. The sound effect is activated. AUTO" appears in...
... off the sound effect Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote. Note These two types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote to suit your needs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...10 0 DSGX NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote again. The sound effect is activated. AUTO" appears in...
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... buttons for controlling the TV. Tip Depending on the system. Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you may not be able to control your TV (SONY only) with the remote TV ?/1 TV Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 ENTER...continued 55GB Other Operations Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV or to select "DVD." Select the TV channel. You can Turn the TV on or off when you do not operate the remote for channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.) Changing the...
... buttons for controlling the TV. Tip Depending on the system. Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the number buttons. >10 is set the remote to the TV mode, you may not be able to control your TV (SONY only) with the remote TV ?/1 TV Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 ENTER...continued 55GB Other Operations Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV or to select "DVD." Select the TV channel. You can Turn the TV on or off when you do not operate the remote for channel 25, press >10, then 2 and 5.) Changing the...
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... mode of the TV and this function does not work . • If this system while the TV button is flashing. While transmitting the code from the remote is too far, this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. The transmit time varies depending on the TV. • If distance... is set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the system changes in the front panel display. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ... For details on the operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
... mode of the TV and this function does not work . • If this system while the TV button is flashing. While transmitting the code from the remote is too far, this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. The transmit time varies depending on the TV. • If distance... is set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the system changes in the front panel display. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ... For details on the operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
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..."ST" (for some areas). To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to turn on the system. While holding down the volume to turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or press "/1 on the power. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. until the band you ...BAND, the band toggles between FM and AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or - Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn down VOLUME - (on the system), press "/1 on the system to either 9 kHz (default) or 10 kHz (for stereo program) appear in the front panel display. 3 Press...
..."ST" (for some areas). To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to turn on the system. While holding down the volume to turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or press "/1 on the power. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. until the band you ...BAND, the band toggles between FM and AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or - Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn down VOLUME - (on the system), press "/1 on the system to either 9 kHz (default) or 10 kHz (for stereo program) appear in the front panel display. 3 Press...
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... enter a name of the station... * This is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET + or - Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on the remote so that no stereo effect, but the reception will be entered for a preset station (page 60). REPEAT/ FM MODE TUNER/ BAND...
... enter a name of the station... * This is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET + or - Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system's memory first (see "Presetting Radio Stations" on the remote so that no stereo effect, but the reception will be entered for a preset station (page 60). REPEAT/ FM MODE TUNER/ BAND...
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...disc is not turned on the system. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set "AUDIO" to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. ...input jack (page 20). • The video input on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is connected securely. Picture There is no sound. • ... the ventilation holes of the problem cannot be affected when you can view pictures from your nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above items, consult your TV's S video input (page 20). continued...
...disc is not turned on the system. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set "AUDIO" to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. ...input jack (page 20). • The video input on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is connected securely. Picture There is no sound. • ... the ventilation holes of the problem cannot be affected when you can view pictures from your nearest Sony dealer. After checking the above items, consult your TV's S video input (page 20). continued...
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...the disc tray. • The system cannot play the Progressive JPEG files. The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the source, the ...JPEG image files. • You cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. Insert the disc with a high width to length ratio cannot be displayed. • Remove the disc and select [...
...the disc tray. • The system cannot play the Progressive JPEG files. The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the source, the ...JPEG image files. • You cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. Insert the disc with a high width to length ratio cannot be displayed. • Remove the disc and select [...
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...the on-screen display in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may not be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off the power, then turn off subtitles. The subtitle cannot be... does not start playback (page 31). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. The subtitle language cannot be changed . • Multi-angles are not recorded on the system or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Repeat Play ...
...the on-screen display in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may not be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off the power, then turn off subtitles. The subtitle cannot be... does not start playback (page 31). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. The subtitle language cannot be changed . • Multi-angles are not recorded on the system or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Repeat Play ...
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Front Panel STANDBY DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5 PRESET FUNCTION VOLUME PHONES A "/1 (power) (28) B Disc tray (28) C DISC 1-5 A (eject) indicators (28, 62) D H (play) (28, 62) E X (pause) (30) F x (stop) (30) G ./>, PRESET -/+ (30, 60, 62) H FUNCTION (28, 57, 60) I VOLUME +/- (28) J PHONES jack (28) K Front panel display (75) L STANDBY indicator (28) M (remote sensor) (13) 74GB Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel STANDBY DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5 PRESET FUNCTION VOLUME PHONES A "/1 (power) (28) B Disc tray (28) C DISC 1-5 A (eject) indicators (28, 62) D H (play) (28, 62) E X (pause) (30) F x (stop) (30) G ./>, PRESET -/+ (30, 60, 62) H FUNCTION (28, 57, 60) I VOLUME +/- (28) J PHONES jack (28) K Front panel display (75) L STANDBY indicator (28) M (remote sensor) (13) 74GB Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
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..., 34, 35, 39, 52, 63) eh TV/VIDEO (55, 56) ej DISPLAY (43, 60) ek TIME/TEXT (41, 44) el CLEAR (39) 77GB Additional Information Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 A SONY TV DIRECT (56) B PROGRESSIVE (22, 55) C DISC SKIP (28, 30) D MUTING (30) E REPEAT/FM MODE (37, 60) F SLEEP (61) G TUNER/BAND (59, 60) H TUNER...
..., 34, 35, 39, 52, 63) eh TV/VIDEO (55, 56) ej DISPLAY (43, 60) ek TIME/TEXT (41, 44) el CLEAR (39) 77GB Additional Information Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 A SONY TV DIRECT (56) B PROGRESSIVE (22, 55) C DISC SKIP (28, 30) D MUTING (30) E REPEAT/FM MODE (37, 60) F SLEEP (61) G TUNER/BAND (59, 60) H TUNER...