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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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... defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. Terms for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a trademark. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo VIDEO CD Audio CD Format of a picture or music feature on a data CD containing JPEG image files. A ... 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 on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album...
... defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. Terms for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a trademark. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo VIDEO CD Audio CD Format of a picture or music feature on a data CD containing JPEG image files. A ... 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 on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album...
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...any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the supplied remote. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot ...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...
...any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the supplied remote. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot ...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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...you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to the connected TV. continued 21GB To reset to PAL, turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while press and hold the X button until "HELLO" appears on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. ... and then on again. * If the colour system of the TV is output from the system speakers. 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 COAXIAL AM FM 75 OUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R COMPONENT...
...you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to the connected TV. continued 21GB To reset to PAL, turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while press and hold the X button until "HELLO" appears on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. ... and then on again. * If the colour system of the TV is output from the system speakers. 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 COAXIAL AM FM 75 OUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R COMPONENT...
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...To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the inner circle of the system. To play an 8 cm disc, place it on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5 of the tray. Unless the system is green. The system turns on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Press the ...button of the disc whose DISC indicator is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1. Refer ...
...To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the inner circle of the system. To play an 8 cm disc, place it on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5 of the tray. Unless the system is green. The system turns on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Press the ...button of the disc whose DISC indicator is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1. Refer ...
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...If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is cleared if you change other disc pressing DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1 - Notes • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stop playback. When you... stopped playing is not available. 2 Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc. "RESUME" appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the...
...If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is cleared if you change other disc pressing DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1 - Notes • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stop playback. When you... stopped playing is not available. 2 Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc. "RESUME" appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the...
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...; You can set Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 32). The system starts Repeat Play. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for JPEG, but its setting cannot be changed...[OFF], the [REPEAT] indicator lights in green. 3 Select the 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 titles of all discs. • TRACK: repeats the current track. x...
...; You can set Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 32). The system starts Repeat Play. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for JPEG, but its setting cannot be changed...[OFF], the [REPEAT] indicator lights in green. 3 Select the 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 titles of all discs. • TRACK: repeats the current track. x...
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...the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. reverberation). Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, ...left and right speakers and subwoofer. AUTO 48GB To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "2CH ST" appears in the front panel display. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the... if necessary. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home.
...the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. reverberation). Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, ...left and right speakers and subwoofer. AUTO 48GB To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "2CH ST" appears in the front panel display. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the... if necessary. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home.
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... headphone L/R. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 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. continued 49GB x HEADPHONE SURROUND This mode outputs the sound as surround... 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...
... headphone L/R. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 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. continued 49GB x HEADPHONE SURROUND This mode outputs the sound as surround... 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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Note When the input signal is output directly. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote again. x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. Choose the sound to display "2CH ST." To turn the surround effect off the sound effect Press... The sound effect is useful for watching movies at the same time. 50GB It is activated. To turn off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you with 2 types of sound effect cannot be...
Note When the input signal is output directly. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote again. x DSGX With DSGX on the remote. Choose the sound to display "2CH ST." To turn the surround effect off the sound effect Press... The sound effect is useful for watching movies at the same time. 50GB It is activated. To turn off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you with 2 types of sound effect cannot be...
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... Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can 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 TV VOL -/+ TV/VIDEO TV CH +/- TV CH +/- You can control your TV or to select "DVD." Tip Depending on the system. Select the TV channel. The TV button turns...
... Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can 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 TV VOL -/+ TV/VIDEO TV CH +/- TV CH +/- You can control your TV or to select "DVD." Tip Depending on the system. Select the TV channel. The TV button turns...
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...Number TV CH + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit time 0.5 (Default) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Operation Point the remote to the direction of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. continued 57GB Notes • This function is too far, this function may also not work. • If this function does...button flashes. While transmitting the code from the remote is set to "ATT OFF." Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the front panel display. When "ATTENUATE" is selected. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ... Each time you ...
...Number TV CH + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit time 0.5 (Default) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Operation Point the remote to the direction of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. continued 57GB Notes • This function is too far, this function may also not work. • If this function does...button flashes. While transmitting the code from the remote is set to "ATT OFF." Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the front panel display. When "ATTENUATE" is selected. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ... Each time you ...
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...Press X/x to select the preset number you want . 7 Press ENTER. Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or press "/1 on the power. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. The ... Press TUNER MENU. 4 Press C/c or X/x repeatedly until the auto scanning starts. While holding down VOLUME - (on the system), press "/1 on the system to turn down the volume to turn on the system. To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to store other stations. "/1 TUNER/ BAND TUNER MENU 1 2...
...Press X/x to select the preset number you want . 7 Press ENTER. Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or press "/1 on the power. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. The ... Press TUNER MENU. 4 Press C/c or X/x repeatedly until the auto scanning starts. While holding down VOLUME - (on the system), press "/1 on the system to turn down the volume to turn on the system. To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to store other stations. "/1 TUNER/ BAND TUNER MENU 1 2...
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...8226; If an FM program is displayed if you press the button, the system tunes in one name can enter a name of the station... * This is noisy, press REPEAT/ FM MODE on the remote so that no stereo effect, but the reception will be entered for a ... +/-. To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in the front panel display. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or - on the remote repeatedly. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas. TUNER MENU PRESET -/+ C/X/x/c 1 2 3 4 5 6...
...8226; If an FM program is displayed if you press the button, the system tunes in one name can enter a name of the station... * This is noisy, press REPEAT/ FM MODE on the remote so that no stereo effect, but the reception will be entered for a ... +/-. To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in the front panel display. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or - on the remote repeatedly. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas. TUNER MENU PRESET -/+ C/X/x/c 1 2 3 4 5 6...
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... the correct TV input jack (page 20). • The video input on the system. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set "AUDIO" to your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following items. •...securely. • Check that the AC power cord is output only from your system goes through your VCR to get to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Power The power is not turned on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in progressive format. Immediately unplug the power cord...
... the correct TV input jack (page 20). • The video input on the system. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set "AUDIO" to your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following items. •...securely. • Check that the AC power cord is output only from your system goes through your VCR to get to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Power The power is not turned on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in progressive format. Immediately unplug the power cord...
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...in with the playback side facing down . 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 DVD, the output signal may be less noticeable. The... field function is on (page 48). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 24, 25). • Depending on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. 68GB The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down on...
...in with the playback side facing down . 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 DVD, the output signal may be less noticeable. The... field function is on (page 48). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 24, 25). • Depending on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. 68GB The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down on...
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...The subtitle language cannot be able to turn off the power, then turn on the DVD being played (51 page). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Repeat Play has been selected (... cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The system starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-...
...The subtitle language cannot be able to turn off the power, then turn on the DVD being played (51 page). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playing from the beginning. • Repeat Play has been selected (... cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The system starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-...
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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...