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...'re only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in the future, separate components are your level of Sources, Sight and Sound. Bringing it all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Determine what building blocks you... have . Decide whether you already have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that not everyone shares an equal passion for buying and installing a home theater system. Where ...
...'re only somewhat interested in equipment, Sony's Home-Theater-in the future, separate components are your level of Sources, Sight and Sound. Bringing it all of a Sony DVD Dream System, showing color-coded cables and color-coded speaker terminals. Determine what building blocks you... have . Decide whether you already have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that not everyone shares an equal passion for buying and installing a home theater system. Where ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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..., 5.1-channel connections are usually color-coded so you in a home theater system, hooking up most of the most common audio connections in choosing connections when your source components to an A/V receiver. In stereo, the Right and Left are used, for Left. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the...
..., 5.1-channel connections are usually color-coded so you in a home theater system, hooking up most of the most common audio connections in choosing connections when your source components to an A/V receiver. In stereo, the Right and Left are used, for Left. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the...
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...audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to Home Theater 41 Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker ... to the corresponding terminal on the A/V receiver to drive each speaker. Speaker cables are usually coded to help you won't need to trace the polarity down the entire length of two multi... conductors running side by connecting the "red," "hot" or "plus" terminal on each speaker. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. In speaker wire, lower gauges offer thicker conductors ... components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players.
...audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to Home Theater 41 Spring-loaded or screw-type speaker ... to the corresponding terminal on the A/V receiver to drive each speaker. Speaker cables are usually coded to help you won't need to trace the polarity down the entire length of two multi... conductors running side by connecting the "red," "hot" or "plus" terminal on each speaker. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. In speaker wire, lower gauges offer thicker conductors ... components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players.
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...home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video because they offer separate conductors for sound, manufacturers often supply cables with three sets of the two. Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater... 43 Because composite video requires a separate connection for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color signal (chrominance). S-Video connections can be better than RF, unencumbered by sound. S-Video connections. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD...color-coded ...
...home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video because they offer separate conductors for sound, manufacturers often supply cables with three sets of the two. Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater... 43 Because composite video requires a separate connection for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color signal (chrominance). S-Video connections can be better than RF, unencumbered by sound. S-Video connections. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD...color-coded ...
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... of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The physical cable usually has a...connector is separate connections for secure mating. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from piracy. This is also secured by HDCP technology to Home Theater 44 Digital Visual Interface (DVI) HDTV enables ...spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of a video signal from the DVD player to the television. ...
... of exquisite quality is includes a pair of thumbscrews for line-level audio, typically coded green (Y), blue (PB) and red (PR). The physical cable usually has a...connector is separate connections for secure mating. The Sony Guide to protect the signal from piracy. This is also secured by HDCP technology to Home Theater 44 Digital Visual Interface (DVI) HDTV enables ...spectacular, uncompressed digital-to-digital transport of a video signal from the DVD player to the television. ...
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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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... standards. Depending on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to the video playback functions of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 73). • A disc that has adhesive or...
... standards. Depending on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to the video playback functions of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 73). • A disc that has adhesive or...
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... playing chapter (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) number (Video CD/CD: index number) Playing time 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD Type of disc being played back Icon of selected 1: ENGLISH Current setting Control Menu item Control Menu items 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Options Function name of selected... scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 39) Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. ALBUM (MP3 ...
... playing chapter (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) number (Video CD/CD: index number) Playing time 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD Type of disc being played back Icon of selected 1: ENGLISH Current setting Control Menu item Control Menu items 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Options Function name of selected... scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 39) Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. ALBUM (MP3 ...
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... (page 57). White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting a TV Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to progressive format (page 55). 20GB Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting video and audio components Connect the... TV VCR/Digital satellite receiver To the MONITOR OUT jacks VIDEO/SAT jacks Notes •When the system is set to "DVD" mode, the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. •When the...
... (page 57). White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting a TV Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to progressive format (page 55). 20GB Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting video and audio components Connect the... TV VCR/Digital satellite receiver To the MONITOR OUT jacks VIDEO/SAT jacks Notes •When the system is set to "DVD" mode, the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT jack or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. •When the...
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... 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY 10.PORT TOWER 11.STANDARD 12.LADY When the list of the list using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only). The system starts playback from the Control Menu. Playing Discs Searching for a title/track/ album/file 1 Press DISPLAY. Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7... x When playing an MP3 (ALBUM) or (TRACK) x When displaying a JPEG file (ALBUM) or (FILE) Example: when you can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). ROCK BEST HIT MP3 13.STAY 14.BAD 15....
... 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY 10.PORT TOWER 11.STANDARD 12.LADY When the list of the list using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only). The system starts playback from the Control Menu. Playing Discs Searching for a title/track/ album/file 1 Press DISPLAY. Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7... x When playing an MP3 (ALBUM) or (TRACK) x When displaying a JPEG file (ALBUM) or (FILE) Example: when you can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). ROCK BEST HIT MP3 13.STAY 14.BAD 15....
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...indicates the total number of the current title on the disc. "T--:--:--" appears above "T**:**:**." 3 Input the time code using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) Example: If you search for a chapter/index 1 Press DISPLAY. Note The title, chapter or ...track number displayed is selected (** refers to show playing time or remaining time. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to "-- (**)." 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD - - ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 5 Press ENTER. The system...
...indicates the total number of the current title on the disc. "T--:--:--" appears above "T**:**:**." 3 Input the time code using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) Example: If you search for a chapter/index 1 Press DISPLAY. Note The title, chapter or ...track number displayed is selected (** refers to show playing time or remaining time. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to "-- (**)." 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD - - ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 5 Press ENTER. The system...
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.... • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of the left channel, you want while playing the DVD. Refer to the language code list on the left channel (monaural) • 2/R: The sound of language varies. To turn off the Control Menu Press... only select [AUDIO] by pressing AUDIO. The options for [AUDIO] appear. 11 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to see which language the code represents. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can select the left channel and...
.... • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L: The sound of the left channel, you want while playing the DVD. Refer to the language code list on the left channel (monaural) • 2/R: The sound of language varies. To turn off the Control Menu Press... only select [AUDIO] by pressing AUDIO. The options for [AUDIO] appear. 11 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to see which language the code represents. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can select the left channel and...
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... O RETURN or C to go back to select [LEVEL], then press ENTER or c. If you select [OTHERS t], select and enter the standard code in Step 10. The Parental Control setting is selected. To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off... the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password using x, then press ENTER. continued 53GB The area is complete. To turn off . To change the password 1 ...
... O RETURN or C to go back to select [LEVEL], then press ENTER or c. If you select [OTHERS t], select and enter the standard code in Step 10. The Parental Control setting is selected. To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off... the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password using x, then press ENTER. continued 53GB The area is complete. To turn off . To change the password 1 ...
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... level while playing the disc. Playing the disc for children." Notes • If you play a DVD which Parental Control is cancelled, the level returns to the original level. In this system. • Depending on this case, enter your new password. After you to enter your password,...Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on the DVD, you may be asked to enter a new 4-digit password. The system starts playback. If the Resume Play mode is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. Area Code Standard Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark...
... level while playing the disc. Playing the disc for children." Notes • If you play a DVD which Parental Control is cancelled, the level returns to the original level. In this system. • Depending on this case, enter your new password. After you to enter your password,...Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on the DVD, you may be asked to enter a new 4-digit password. The system starts playback. If the Resume Play mode is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. Area Code Standard Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark...
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...display, the output signal is already set with one button push. Tip To return the setting to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set progressive format, but your SONY TV and this case, return the setting to interlace format for PAL signal. • If you ...to interlace format repeat the procedure above. Even if you successfully set progressive format, the output signal is changed to this system. 1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for PAL signals. The TV's input source is output from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks. • Progressive...
...display, the output signal is already set with one button push. Tip To return the setting to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set progressive format, but your SONY TV and this case, return the setting to interlace format for PAL signal. • If you ...to interlace format repeat the procedure above. Even if you successfully set progressive format, the output signal is changed to this system. 1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for PAL signals. The TV's input source is output from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks. • Progressive...
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...While transmitting the code from the remote is set to the VIDEO/SAT jacks. Other Operations Using the Video or Other Unit You can use a VCR or other unit(s) connected to "ATT ON." If you press FUNCTION, the mode of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT ...once. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the front panel display. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t SAT t DVD t TUNER FM t ... The transmit time from the remote, the TV button flashes. When "ATTENUATE" is selected. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ......
...While transmitting the code from the remote is set to the VIDEO/SAT jacks. Other Operations Using the Video or Other Unit You can use a VCR or other unit(s) connected to "ATT ON." If you press FUNCTION, the mode of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT ...once. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the front panel display. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t SAT t DVD t TUNER FM t ... The transmit time from the remote, the TV button flashes. When "ATTENUATE" is selected. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ......
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For details on the system, when resetting the system. Note If you select a language that is displayed the next time ... Menu (except for [PARENTAL CONTROL]) (page 79) After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for [OSD]). Do not press "/1 ... off . * When you select [RESET] in step 4, the following items are returned to complete). x DVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the on the screen. Selects the language from the displayed list. Tip If ...
For details on the system, when resetting the system. Note If you select a language that is displayed the next time ... Menu (except for [PARENTAL CONTROL]) (page 79) After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for [OSD]). Do not press "/1 ... off . * When you select [RESET] in step 4, the following items are returned to complete). x DVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the on the screen. Selects the language from the displayed list. Tip If ...
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...• The album contains more than 250 JPEG image files. • You cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the disc tray. • The system cannot play the Progressive JPEG files. The MP3 audio track cannot be less noticeable. The title of the surround speakers may be...speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may come from the center speaker only. • Depending on for about half an hour (page 3). Insert the disc with the ...
...• The album contains more than 250 JPEG image files. • You cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). • The region code on the disc tray. • The system cannot play the Progressive JPEG files. The MP3 audio track cannot be less noticeable. The title of the surround speakers may be...speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may come from the center speaker only. • Depending on for about half an hour (page 3). Insert the disc with the ...
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...Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-channel sources. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to about 1/40 of a CD. The good channel separation is discrete subwoofer channel in Dolby ... as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that of its diameter is independently provided. The audio data is compressed to 5.1-channel surround. Furthermore, ...
...Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-channel sources. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to about 1/40 of a CD. The good channel separation is discrete subwoofer channel in Dolby ... as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that of its diameter is independently provided. The audio data is compressed to 5.1-channel surround. Furthermore, ...
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... Section of a picture or music feature on the DVD, the region limit may still apply. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of conventional audio CDs. There are not compressed. Region Code This system is compressed to protect copyrights. The system can also play only moving pictures. By using menu...
... Section of a picture or music feature on the DVD, the region limit may still apply. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of conventional audio CDs. There are not compressed. Region Code This system is compressed to protect copyrights. The system can also play only moving pictures. By using menu...