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...build-up ). ENERGY STAR® is not a malfunction. Thank you don't, the disc may be damaged. • For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by pressing the "/1 button (the STANDBY indicator lights up in a confined space where ventilation is designed to be operated in a...minutes before operating it any disc. Welcome! Also, do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug that this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. In this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for an extended ...
...build-up ). ENERGY STAR® is not a malfunction. Thank you don't, the disc may be damaged. • For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by pressing the "/1 button (the STANDBY indicator lights up in a confined space where ventilation is designed to be operated in a...minutes before operating it any disc. Welcome! Also, do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug that this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. In this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for an extended ...
Operating Instructions
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... are especially susceptible to "MECHA LOCK." On your nearest Sony dealer. On moving the system When you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism. ...1 Make sure that a disc is capable of time you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to select "DVD...the AC power cord (mains lead) from the set. On cleaning discs Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your TV's color If the speakers...
... are especially susceptible to "MECHA LOCK." On your nearest Sony dealer. On moving the system When you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism. ...1 Make sure that a disc is capable of time you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to select "DVD...the AC power cord (mains lead) from the set. On cleaning discs Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your TV's color If the speakers...
Operating Instructions
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... Notes about 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 (aerial...Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 32 (Resume Play) Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0 33 (PBC Playback) Playing..., PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69 Using the Video or Other Units 70 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast ...
... Notes about 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 (aerial...Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 32 (Resume Play) Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0 33 (PBC Playback) Playing..., PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69 Using the Video or Other Units 70 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast ...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display 78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6US
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display 78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6US
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...intended for the recording device. Please be playable by its case. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player due to the CD standard and may... not be intentionally set by some that among those discs, there are trademarks of the recording device and...
...intended for the recording device. Please be playable by its case. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player due to the CD standard and may... not be intentionally set by some that among those discs, there are trademarks of the recording device and...
Operating Instructions
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... Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in ...PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 44) Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. TRACK (Super Audio CD/...
... Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in ...PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 44) Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. TRACK (Super Audio CD/...
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...(all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to prohibit playing. Tips • Each time you press... Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc. • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the [REPEAT] setting to [OFF]. • The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. 12US
...(all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to prohibit playing. Tips • Each time you press... Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc. • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the [REPEAT] setting to [OFF]. • The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. 12US
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... a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not lean or hang on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are : - This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in...
... a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not lean or hang on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are : - This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in...
Operating Instructions
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...removal of each other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L...Short-circuiting of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see "Settings for the Speakers" on outputting a test tone, see "Selecting the Surround Back ...
...removal of each other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L...Short-circuiting of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see "Settings for the Speakers" on outputting a test tone, see "Selecting the Surround Back ...
Operating Instructions
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...on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks. • When using the S video jack instead of this system, change the function to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 79) The video signal is output from the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks of MONITOR OUT... SETUP] (page 79) (default) The video signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks only. • When you must use this connection and set to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 79). If your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. continued 23US When [COMPONENT ...
...on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks. • When using the S video jack instead of this system, change the function to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 79) The video signal is output from the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks of MONITOR OUT... SETUP] (page 79) (default) The video signal is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks only. • When you must use this connection and set to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 79). If your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. continued 23US When [COMPONENT ...
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If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set the output signal of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the progressive format. FUNCTION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION. The output signal is ...the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this case, return the setting to interlace format. 25US In...
If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set the output signal of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the progressive format. FUNCTION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION. The output signal is ...the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this case, return the setting to interlace format. 25US In...
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To perform further speakers settings, see page 15). How to the system (see "Settings for the Speakers" on the TV screen. ROOM SIZE SMALL FRONT: 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m continued 27US You can set the initial setting of movies, music CDs, etc. The guide message appears on page 81. Setting is ready for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page...
To perform further speakers settings, see page 15). How to the system (see "Settings for the Speakers" on the TV screen. ROOM SIZE SMALL FRONT: 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m continued 27US You can set the initial setting of movies, music CDs, etc. The guide message appears on page 81. Setting is ready for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page...
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... 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTER. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD SETUP in guide message, the message disappears. When you can select varies, depending on the system. If you press CLEAR in any Step. 28US 7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL],.... LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m The [LISTENING POSITION] number you need to the system using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears. TV TYPE Notes • When you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then select the item again. When...
... 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTER. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD SETUP in guide message, the message disappears. When you can select varies, depending on the system. If you press CLEAR in any Step. 28US 7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL],.... LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m The [LISTENING POSITION] number you need to the system using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears. TV TYPE Notes • When you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then select the item again. When...
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...possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on the TV screen) The subwoofer in the setup display. However, this system is employed. Color irregularity may occur, as a high-strength magnet is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. If color ...irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from your listening position, then set . Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of interaction between the subwoofer...
...possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on the TV screen) The subwoofer in the setup display. However, this system is employed. Color irregularity may occur, as a high-strength magnet is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. If color ...irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from your listening position, then set . Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of interaction between the subwoofer...
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... disc is ready for loading the disc. Adjust the volume on . To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the system. Refer to select "DVD." To play ) of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to the operation details supplied with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on your disc. If there is... a disc in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be ...
... disc is ready for loading the disc. Adjust the volume on . To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the system. Refer to select "DVD." To play ) of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to the operation details supplied with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on your disc. If there is... a disc in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be ...
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... the power in continuous play backed. - or >. Playing Discs After following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). In standby mode, the system also turns on the system. green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is no disc in the front panel display. To cancel... so may appear on the disc, a menu may cancel the menu settings. When you cannot go to the next title or go to the preceding title by loading a disc. These buttons work only within a single title. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up ). Tip The DISC1...
... the power in continuous play backed. - or >. Playing Discs After following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). In standby mode, the system also turns on the system. green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is no disc in the front panel display. To cancel... so may appear on the disc, a menu may cancel the menu settings. When you cannot go to the next title or go to the preceding title by loading a disc. These buttons work only within a single title. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up ). Tip The DISC1...
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... point where you stopped the disc. If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is cleared if: - The system starts playback from the point where you change the setting on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. you pressed x and...
... point where you stopped the disc. If "RESUME" does not appear, Resume Play is cleared if: - The system starts playback from the point where you change the setting on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. you pressed x and...
Operating Instructions
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... be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for details on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play MP3, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to recognize the tracks. Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • ...recording format. 1 Load a data disc recorded in Multi Session. You cannot play still pictures such as "Press SELECT" in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81). • The system can also play to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. To return to a depth of the CD-R/RW device or recording software ...
... be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for details on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play MP3, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to recognize the tracks. Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • ...recording format. 1 Load a data disc recorded in Multi Session. You cannot play still pictures such as "Press SELECT" in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81). • The system can also play to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. To return to a depth of the CD-R/RW device or recording software ...
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... Selecting an album and file You can play JPEG image files on an album is skipped. • If the system cannot play JPEG, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81). • A JPEG image file of a length or width of more than 4,720 dots cannot be ...albums on a disc: 99 (The maximum number of albums contained in JPEG into the system. 2 Press H. However, the discs must be contained on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears. 2 Press ...
... Selecting an album and file You can play JPEG image files on an album is skipped. • If the system cannot play JPEG, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81). • A JPEG image file of a length or width of more than 4,720 dots cannot be ...albums on a disc: 99 (The maximum number of albums contained in JPEG into the system. 2 Press H. However, the discs must be contained on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears. 2 Press ...
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... Play or Repeat Play for the Album. Tip You can program up to 25 tracks. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. You can select the play mode directly by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. ... MODE. Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc slot number, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all discs in the system consecutively in the order of a disc in the order you press the button, the play mode changes. To return to...
... Play or Repeat Play for the Album. Tip You can program up to 25 tracks. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. You can select the play mode directly by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. ... MODE. Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc slot number, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all discs in the system consecutively in the order of a disc in the order you press the button, the play mode changes. To return to...