The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why 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... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why 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... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
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...into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to Home Theater 6 In one powerful experience. SOUND. SOURCES. Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or ..."High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. The Sony Guide to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD!...
...into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to Home Theater 6 In one powerful experience. SOUND. SOURCES. Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or ..."High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. The Sony Guide to the over ten thousand movies available on DVD!...
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...'ll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Component video outputs. This lets you 'll want to your music and movies. These new high resolution discs ...are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for all your A/V receiver for pushbutton access to Home Theater 8 The Sony Guide to all other players. They do the best job of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for decoding. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio...
...'ll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. Component video outputs. This lets you 'll want to your music and movies. These new high resolution discs ...are a must for progressive scan DVD-and they're highly desirable for all your A/V receiver for pushbutton access to Home Theater 8 The Sony Guide to all other players. They do the best job of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for decoding. No more fumbling with jewel boxes. Super Audio...
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...you 've heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, ...DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to multi-channel sound capability. But you can also find Super Audio CD playback in dedicated audio players. Over 600 titles of stereo and multi-channel Super Audio CD represent a passion for beautiful music, beautifully ...
...you 've heard a multi-channel Super Audio CD reproduced over Compact Disc and other digital audio systems. And thanks to multi-channel sound, it doesn't just appear as Universal, AudioQuest, Chesky Records, Columbia, Delos, DMP, Epic, Legacy, Sony Classical, Telarc, EMI and Virgin Records, ...DVD-Video players and selected home theater packaged systems. The Sony Guide to multi-channel sound capability. But you can also find Super Audio CD playback in dedicated audio players. Over 600 titles of stereo and multi-channel Super Audio CD represent a passion for beautiful music, beautifully ...
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...," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you should give serious consideration to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. With the right subscription, you'll have access to unforgettable pictures on -screen guide. ...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 , put it into your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. ...
...," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television, you should give serious consideration to a High Definition DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to -local and multi-satellite programming. With the right subscription, you'll have access to unforgettable pictures on -screen guide. ...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 , put it into your A/V receiver. High Definition reception. ...
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...equipment offers more than you may have imagined. In some of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to do the job. The plugs on the cables share the same color code. ...color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. These are coded in Red. In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example ...you don't mix them up most common audio connections in choosing connections when your A/V receiver. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Home Theater Connections Connecting a home...
...equipment offers more than you may have imagined. In some of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to do the job. The plugs on the cables share the same color code. ...color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. These are coded in Red. In stereo, the Right and Left are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example ...you don't mix them up most common audio connections in choosing connections when your A/V receiver. These Sony systems go even further with clear directions and easy-to Home Theater 40 Home Theater Connections Connecting a home...
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... connection. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. Dedicated speaker wires are immune from electromagnetic interference. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to Home Theater 41 The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio.
... connection. For the best sound, observe the "polarity" by side. Dedicated speaker wires are immune from electromagnetic interference. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to Home Theater 41 The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio.
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...for R/G/B component connections. For higher quality, the single chrominance signal can also be "unsqueezed" by display on the screen. A Sony feature that the dialog is ideal for connecting analog video signals. Coaxial digital output. Y/PB/PR is coming from the best method.... Video connections (R/G/B). For proper playback, the image needs to height. ATSC. CD-R/RW audio playback. Composite video is the standard method of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in surround sound systems. The Center channel is the best method for DVD players and compatible satellite ...
...for R/G/B component connections. For higher quality, the single chrominance signal can also be "unsqueezed" by display on the screen. A Sony feature that the dialog is ideal for connecting analog video signals. Coaxial digital output. Y/PB/PR is coming from the best method.... Video connections (R/G/B). For proper playback, the image needs to height. ATSC. CD-R/RW audio playback. Composite video is the standard method of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in surround sound systems. The Center channel is the best method for DVD players and compatible satellite ...
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...and HD-originated pictures. DIRECTV broadcasting that enables you it preserves the director's original vision. Sony processing that uses a viscous liquid and a mesh of full-quality sound. Super Audio CD supports up to a subwoofer. At the far end, the light is combined with the ... Noise. In video, noise is now used in S-Video and component connections. One technique for cable or a local TV antenna. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of electrical voltage into voltage pulses. The U.S. To follow the action in the 1950s. LCDs are disturbed by ...
...and HD-originated pictures. DIRECTV broadcasting that enables you it preserves the director's original vision. Sony processing that uses a viscous liquid and a mesh of full-quality sound. Super Audio CD supports up to a subwoofer. At the far end, the light is combined with the ... Noise. In video, noise is now used in S-Video and component connections. One technique for cable or a local TV antenna. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of electrical voltage into voltage pulses. The U.S. To follow the action in the 1950s. LCDs are disturbed by ...
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... Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Projection. A television display system that project onto a translucent screen. RF connector. Super Audio CD playback. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Enables you . Progressive ... that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). Resolution. Shows each scanning line in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. Refinement of resolution." Universal remote control. Subwoofer...
... Personal Video Recorder (PVR). Projection. A television display system that project onto a translucent screen. RF connector. Super Audio CD playback. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Enables you . Progressive ... that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). Resolution. Shows each scanning line in "lines of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. Refinement of resolution." Universal remote control. Subwoofer...
Operating Instructions
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... Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 23 Changing the Power illuminator........... 24 (MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Optional Components Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD/MP3 - Play Loading a disc 9 Playing a disc 9 - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 13 Listening to...
... Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 23 Changing the Power illuminator........... 24 (MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Optional Components Hooking up the system 6 Setting the clock 8 CD/MP3 - Play Loading a disc 9 Playing a disc 9 - Program Play Tuner Presetting radio stations 13 Listening to...
Operating Instructions
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... in the following discs on the unit having multiple sessions, with MP3 • MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are used with audio CDs Functions that this system cannot play back the following formats: - List of playable discs Format of data ...using the buttons on this system. How to use this manual • This manual mainly ...
... in the following discs on the unit having multiple sessions, with MP3 • MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are used with audio CDs Functions that this system cannot play back the following formats: - List of playable discs Format of data ...using the buttons on this system. How to use this manual • This manual mainly ...
Operating Instructions
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... not been finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may be unable to play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. a disc recorded in... names may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Discs recorded on CD-R and CD-RW • This system can be playable by analyzing of files produced by this product. However, note that playback of some that do not have the...
... not been finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by "closing the session" are not supported. • The system may be unable to play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. a disc recorded in... names may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Discs recorded on CD-R and CD-RW • This system can be playable by analyzing of files produced by this product. However, note that playback of some that do not have the...
Operating Instructions
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...from , you can place the subwoofer wherever you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 8GB If this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that all discs are canceled when you like in the center of a room, the bass could ...to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX35 and MHC-RG330 Sub woofer (4) for MHC-GX45 and MHCRG440S When carrying this happens, move the subwoofer away from the system. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on a solid floor where resonance is due to the influence of the standing ...
...from , you can place the subwoofer wherever you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. 8GB If this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. 1 Make sure that all discs are canceled when you like in the center of a room, the bass could ...to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX35 and MHC-RG330 Sub woofer (4) for MHC-GX45 and MHCRG440S When carrying this happens, move the subwoofer away from the system. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on a solid floor where resonance is due to the influence of the standing ...
Operating Instructions
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... to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on the unit again to close the disc tray. CD/MP3 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with the label side up on the... disc tray. Disc indicator Playing time 1 Press CD. continued 9GB Play Loading a disc 1 Press Z on it as this may cause...
... to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on the unit again to close the disc tray. CD/MP3 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with the label side up on the... disc tray. Disc indicator Playing time 1 Press CD. continued 9GB Play Loading a disc 1 Press Z on it as this may cause...
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... 1 DISC SHUF Play. SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3*3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit (Automatic Source Selection). Also, the time may not be able to CD function from another source Press DISC 1 - 3 on the unit). The tracks on the disc in the order you have selected in original order. The tracks... playing Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit. *1 You may not be played (see "Creating your own program" on page 12). * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 3 Press N. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you want them to resume...
... 1 DISC SHUF Play. SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3*3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit (Automatic Source Selection). Also, the time may not be able to CD function from another source Press DISC 1 - 3 on the unit). The tracks on the disc in the order you have selected in original order. The tracks... playing Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit. *1 You may not be played (see "Creating your own program" on page 12). * MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only 3 Press N. All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you want them to resume...
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... SHUF" at the time an MP3 audio track is canceled. 11GB Playing repeatedly - To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" appears. CD/MP3 - MP3 audio tracks cannot be used at the same time. • When you may take a long time for play to begin or for the... change the play . • Do not save other than MP3 ones in complex configurations such as many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for MP3 listening. Repeat Play You can be contained on a single disc is 300. • Playback is possible up to be played on...
... SHUF" at the time an MP3 audio track is canceled. 11GB Playing repeatedly - To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" appears. CD/MP3 - MP3 audio tracks cannot be used at the same time. • When you may take a long time for play to begin or for the... change the play . • Do not save other than MP3 ones in complex configurations such as many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for MP3 listening. Repeat Play You can be contained on a single disc is 300. • Playback is possible up to be played on...
Operating Instructions
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...stop mode repeatedly until the desired track number appears. When programming an MP3, press ALBUM - To play them. Using the display window 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in the order you made remains after Program Play finishes. or > repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 3 Press D.SKIP ... to play the same program again, press CD, then press N. Tips • The program you want to select a disc. or + to 5 7 Press N. Other operations To Cancel Program Play Clear a track from all the tracks on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models...
...stop mode repeatedly until the desired track number appears. When programming an MP3, press ALBUM - To play them. Using the display window 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE in the order you made remains after Program Play finishes. or > repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 3 Press D.SKIP ... to play the same program again, press CD, then press N. Tips • The program you want to select a disc. or + to 5 7 Press N. Other operations To Cancel Program Play Clear a track from all the tracks on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models...
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...tape into deck B. 2 Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND or GAME (MD) (or GAME*) to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • Tape: To record from this system's tape deck A. • Tuner: To record from this system's tuner. • Game: ...page 25). 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press CD and load a disc you want to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for recording. Manual Recording You can record only your favorite CD tracks on the unit. Recording starts. Recording starts. To stop ...
...tape into deck B. 2 Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND or GAME (MD) (or GAME*) to select the desired source to record. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • Tape: To record from this system's tape deck A. • Tuner: To record from this system's tuner. • Game: ...page 25). 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press CD and load a disc you want to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for recording. Manual Recording You can record only your favorite CD tracks on the unit. Recording starts. Recording starts. To stop ...
Operating Instructions
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...station (see "Listening to music at a preset time. Each time you want . Each time you select "AUTO". t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off the system. 20GB Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once. "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to music - The type... turn off time you can wake up to start time, the stop playing following the same procedure as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 8 Press ENTER. Press . Press SLEEP. Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. To start from a specific ...
...station (see "Listening to music at a preset time. Each time you want . Each time you select "AUTO". t 10MIN t OFF * The system automatically turns off the system. 20GB Other operations To Press Check the SLEEP once. "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to music - The type... turn off time you can wake up to start time, the stop playing following the same procedure as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 8 Press ENTER. Press . Press SLEEP. Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. To start from a specific ...