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4-241-389-13(1) Display Side Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. * DHC-FL7D DHC-FL5D © 2002 Sony Corporation * DHC-FL7D only Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
4-241-389-13(1) Display Side Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. * DHC-FL7D DHC-FL5D © 2002 Sony Corporation * DHC-FL7D only Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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This label is located inside the apparatus. Refer servicing to persons. model This label is located on the rear exterior. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the FCC Rules. This symbol is encouraged to ... not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. As the laser beam used in accordance with the limits for help. European model The following measures: - CAUTION You are designed to rain or moisture. U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
This label is located inside the apparatus. Refer servicing to persons. model This label is located on the rear exterior. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the FCC Rules. This symbol is encouraged to ... not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a CLASS 1 LASER product. As the laser beam used in accordance with the limits for help. European model The following measures: - CAUTION You are designed to rain or moisture. U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
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... trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from the speakers when you risk permanent damage to your speaker system. Notes on your TV for European model ENERGY STAR® is set to damage your television screen. Projection televisions are registered trademarks of the building, ... may be heard from Dolby Laboratories. Set the volume to minumum and be connected to the grounding system of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be careful not to PCM (page 53) or monaural...
... trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from the speakers when you risk permanent damage to your speaker system. Notes on your TV for European model ENERGY STAR® is set to damage your television screen. Projection televisions are registered trademarks of the building, ... may be heard from Dolby Laboratories. Set the volume to minumum and be connected to the grounding system of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that the cable ground shall be careful not to PCM (page 53) or monaural...
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...the Radio Data System (RDS)* .......FL7D only 49 Adjusting the sound effects 50 Creating a personal sound effect file - Daily Timer 56 Optional Components Hooking up to audio from a connected component 58 Recording audio from a connected component 59 Recording on a connected component... .... 59 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 60 Additional Information Precautions 65 Specifications 67 Glossary 70 Language code list 73 Control Menu Item List 74 Setup Display Item List 75 * European model...
...the Radio Data System (RDS)* .......FL7D only 49 Adjusting the sound effects 50 Creating a personal sound effect file - Daily Timer 56 Optional Components Hooking up to audio from a connected component 58 Recording audio from a connected component 59 Recording on a connected component... .... 59 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies 60 Additional Information Precautions 65 Specifications 67 Glossary 70 Language code list 73 Control Menu Item List 74 Setup Display Item List 75 * European model...
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...18, 19, 21, 45) DVD MENU qs (25, 27) DVD TOP MENU qa (25) E - T - wh wg wf (Except for North American and European models) w; (54) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator 3 PHONES jack qh REC PAUSE/START qf (45, 46) Remote sensor e; qa qs qd qf qg qh Z qj 7GB List... page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Illustration number r PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. V TAPE A/B ea (44, 45, 54) TUNER/BAND es (41, 42) VIDEO (MD) (North American model only) wd (58) VOLUME qg BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 Z (disc tray) 5 Z A (deck A) qk Z B (...
...18, 19, 21, 45) DVD MENU qs (25, 27) DVD TOP MENU qa (25) E - T - wh wg wf (Except for North American and European models) w; (54) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator 3 PHONES jack qh REC PAUSE/START qf (45, 46) Remote sensor e; qa qs qd qf qg qh Z qj 7GB List... page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - Illustration number r PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14) R R Name of the system that are mentioned in the text. V TAPE A/B ea (44, 45, 54) TUNER/BAND es (41, 42) VIDEO (MD) (North American model only) wd (58) VOLUME qg BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 Z (disc tray) 5 Z A (deck A) qk Z B (...
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... Connect the speakers. Use an optional component video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV is compatible with progressive format file signals, use this system. Jack type B AM AM loop antenna 120V* 220V 230240V * Saudi Arabian Model 120 -127 V continued CFOMA7X5IAΩL... Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. 11GB If your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this system. • If you connect...
... Connect the speakers. Use an optional component video cable to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV is compatible with progressive format file signals, use this system. Jack type B AM AM loop antenna 120V* 220V 230240V * Saudi Arabian Model 120 -127 V continued CFOMA7X5IAΩL... Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. 11GB If your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this system. • If you connect...
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...the center speaker and rear speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor). 6 (Except for Pan American and European models) Set the color system according to your wall outlet, detach it from slipping. When placing the speakers on top of the ... sub woofer and the main unit. Hooking up the system, we recommend to place the system as follows: NTSC y PAL Use the buttons on and the color system is factory set to NTSC for region code 3 models, and PAL for other region code models. If the supplied adaptor on top of the speakers...
...the center speaker and rear speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor). 6 (Except for Pan American and European models) Set the color system according to your wall outlet, detach it from slipping. When placing the speakers on top of the ... sub woofer and the main unit. Hooking up the system, we recommend to place the system as follows: NTSC y PAL Use the buttons on and the color system is factory set to NTSC for region code 3 models, and PAL for other region code models. If the supplied adaptor on top of the speakers...
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... . Notes • When you play a DVD on the DVD, the audio channel with playback limitation for Pan American and European model) Select the color system when you set to "AUTO", the language setting may be predetermined. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority than the "AUDIO...AUTO: Priority given. x PARENTAL CONTROL (DVD only) Set a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with priority may change the color system of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this case, you play a VIDEO CD. • AUTO: Outputs the video signal...
... . Notes • When you play a DVD on the DVD, the audio channel with playback limitation for Pan American and European model) Select the color system when you set to "AUTO", the language setting may be predetermined. The "TRACK SELECTION" setting has higher priority than the "AUDIO...AUTO: Priority given. x PARENTAL CONTROL (DVD only) Set a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with priority may change the color system of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this case, you play a VIDEO CD. • AUTO: Outputs the video signal...
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... After step 3, press . To change the interval, all the AM preset stations are retained for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is off the system. Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval (Except for half a day even if you want to store a new station... press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote Press numeric buttons instead of performing step 2. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in the Power Saving Mode. To select the desired preset number using the numeric buttons on the remote repeatedly until "MONO" appears...
... After step 3, press . To change the interval, all the AM preset stations are retained for the European and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is off the system. Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval (Except for half a day even if you want to store a new station... press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote Press numeric buttons instead of performing step 2. The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in the Power Saving Mode. To select the desired preset number using the numeric buttons on the remote repeatedly until "MONO" appears...
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... display. When you are tuned in a station that allows radio stations to send additional information along with your area. Tuner Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is not properly received, the station name may not work properly if the station you are not familiar with the RDS... system, check with the regular program signal. If you tune in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not...
... display. When you are tuned in a station that allows radio stations to send additional information along with your area. Tuner Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is not properly received, the station name may not work properly if the station you are not familiar with the RDS... system, check with the regular program signal. If you tune in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not...
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... the scene is skipped when playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, only the playing time of VIDEO (MD) (North American model) or MD (VIDEO) (other models). This information is displayed. *2 These are not displayed during playback. Checking the total playing time/titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD... appears in stop mode. Display Turning off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off the display - Tip The timer continues to turn the power on the current disc*2 t Track title t Clock display (for 8 ...
... the scene is skipped when playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, only the playing time of VIDEO (MD) (North American model) or MD (VIDEO) (other models). This information is displayed. *2 These are not displayed during playback. Checking the total playing time/titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD... appears in stop mode. Display Turning off until the demonstration display or the clock display disappears. To cancel Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off the display - Tip The timer continues to turn the power on the current disc*2 t Track title t Clock display (for 8 ...
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... R" or "MPX L", EFFECT button does not work. • During "KARAOKE PON", "MPX R" or "MPX L", DSP effect switches to record (e.g. To adjust the echo level (Asian model only) Turn ECHO LEVEL to be canceled when you select "KARAOKE PON". • If you want to "KEY CONTROL". After you want to record on... reduced as well as follows: KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L t Effect status* * KARAOKE PON is automatically canceled. Singing along: Karaoke (Except for North American and European models) You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning MIC LEVEL.
... R" or "MPX L", EFFECT button does not work. • During "KARAOKE PON", "MPX R" or "MPX L", DSP effect switches to record (e.g. To adjust the echo level (Asian model only) Turn ECHO LEVEL to be canceled when you select "KARAOKE PON". • If you want to "KEY CONTROL". After you want to record on... reduced as well as follows: KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L t Effect status* * KARAOKE PON is automatically canceled. Singing along: Karaoke (Except for North American and European models) You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning MIC LEVEL.
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... repeatedly until "VIDEO (MD)" appears). Listening to this system. Start playing the connected component. To listen to the MD function, just press VIDEO (MD). G VIDEO (MD) OUT jack (North American model only) MD (VIDEO) OUT jacks (other models) Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an MD...use. Start playing the connected component. 58GB You can then listen to the digital audio from the MD deck or VCR through this system. Release ?/1 first, then release VIDEO (MD). F VIDEO (MD) IN jacks (North American model only) MD (VIDEO) IN jacks (other models) Use audio cords (not...
... repeatedly until "VIDEO (MD)" appears). Listening to this system. Start playing the connected component. To listen to the MD function, just press VIDEO (MD). G VIDEO (MD) OUT jack (North American model only) MD (VIDEO) OUT jacks (other models) Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an MD...use. Start playing the connected component. 58GB You can then listen to the digital audio from the MD deck or VCR through this system. Release ?/1 first, then release VIDEO (MD). F VIDEO (MD) IN jacks (North American model only) MD (VIDEO) IN jacks (other models) Use audio cords (not...
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Note If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is not compatible with connected component. Notes • Digital signals are not output from OPTICAL DVD DIGITAL OUT (DHC-FL7D only). • This unit is selected, or you switched to the VIDEO function, just press MD (VIDEO)....want to switch back to MD function, repeat the operation described above to switch to MD function. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 45. Optional Components 59GB (Other models) To listen to the sound of the connected VCR: Hold down MD (VIDEO) and press ?/1 while the power is not...
Note If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is not compatible with connected component. Notes • Digital signals are not output from OPTICAL DVD DIGITAL OUT (DHC-FL7D only). • This unit is selected, or you switched to the VIDEO function, just press MD (VIDEO)....want to switch back to MD function, repeat the operation described above to switch to MD function. See "Hooking up optional components" on page 45. Optional Components 59GB (Other models) To listen to the sound of the connected VCR: Hold down MD (VIDEO) and press ?/1 while the power is not...
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...is acoustic feedback. • Decrease the volume level. • Move the microphone away from a connected component" on the power again. • There is placed too close to music" (page 56) and... • Check the function setting of the speaker cord into any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Press ?/1 (see "Note: Listening to enter clock mode or power saving mode. The ...VIDEO (MD) (North American model) or MD (VIDEO) (other models) (see step 5 on after 15 to the VIDEO (MD) jacks (North American model only) or MD (VIDEO) jacks (other models) is turned off , the...
...is acoustic feedback. • Decrease the volume level. • Move the microphone away from a connected component" on the power again. • There is placed too close to music" (page 56) and... • Check the function setting of the speaker cord into any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Press ?/1 (see "Note: Listening to enter clock mode or power saving mode. The ...VIDEO (MD) (North American model) or MD (VIDEO) (other models) (see step 5 on after 15 to the VIDEO (MD) jacks (North American model only) or MD (VIDEO) jacks (other models) is turned off , the...
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...noise appears. • Clean the disc. • If video from this input (page 57). • Except for Pan American and European model, the color system is not inserted correctly. The aspect ratio of your TV (pages 29). If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try ... (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 66). Tape Deck The tape does not record. • The tab has been removed from the system. There is a decrease in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically. • The cassette tape is different. The tape does not...
...noise appears. • Clean the disc. • If video from this input (page 57). • Except for Pan American and European model, the color system is not inserted correctly. The aspect ratio of your TV (pages 29). If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try ... (see "Demagnetizing the tape heads" on page 66). Tape Deck The tape does not record. • The tab has been removed from the system. There is a decrease in the display, and the unit enters standby mode automatically. • The cassette tape is different. The tape does not...
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...) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with no more than 0.07% (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 35 watts) European model: DHC-FL7D DIN power output at stereo mode (rated) 45 + 45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ...% THD) Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 120 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD) Amplifier section Canadian model: DHC-FL7D Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 60 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%...
...) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with no more than 0.07% (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 35 watts) European model: DHC-FL7D DIN power output at stereo mode (rated) 45 + 45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ...% THD) Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 120 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD) Amplifier section Canadian model: DHC-FL7D Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 60 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%...
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...) wavelength -- Specifications (continued) Other models: DHC-FL7D/FL5D The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only) The following measured at AC ...kilohms MD (VIDEO) IN (other models): (phono jacks) voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ... panel) wavelength 660 nm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC...
...) wavelength -- Specifications (continued) Other models: DHC-FL7D/FL5D The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only) The following measured at AC ...kilohms MD (VIDEO) IN (other models): (phono jacks) voltage 250 mV impedance 1 kilohms VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ... panel) wavelength 660 nm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC...
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... the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) 531 - 1,602 kHz (with voltage selector Power consumption U.S.A. model: DHC-FL7D Canadian model: DHC-FL7D European model: DHC-FL7D Other models: DHC-FL7D DHC-FL5D 325 watts 325 watts 325 watts 0.3 watts (at 9 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna... terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker Front speaker SS-FL7 Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,...
... the tuning interval set at 10 kHz) 531 - 1,602 kHz (with voltage selector Power consumption U.S.A. model: DHC-FL7D Canadian model: DHC-FL7D European model: DHC-FL7D Other models: DHC-FL7D DHC-FL5D 325 watts 325 watts 325 watts 0.3 watts (at 9 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna... terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker Front speaker SS-FL7 Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,...
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...language list.) CUSTOM SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND COMPONENT OUT 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN ON OFF JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER YES YES COLOR* SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUTO PAL NTSC LEVEL OFF 8....use from the displayed language list.) SUBTITLE (Select the language you want to use from the actual display. PG13 3. NC17 6. The other model's displays metric measurements only. R 5. 4. PG 2. 1. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD OFF AUTO REAR BEHIND SIDE LOW HIGH LOW...
...language list.) CUSTOM SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND COMPONENT OUT 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN ON OFF JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER YES YES COLOR* SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUTO PAL NTSC LEVEL OFF 8....use from the displayed language list.) SUBTITLE (Select the language you want to use from the actual display. PG13 3. NC17 6. The other model's displays metric measurements only. R 5. 4. PG 2. 1. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD OFF AUTO REAR BEHIND SIDE LOW HIGH LOW...