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...the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Also, do not place the system on the lenses inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. The system is brought directly from a cold to prevent heat build-...period of time, the cabinet becomes hot to a warm location, or is suddenly played. 3US As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on the bottom. Thank you don't, the disc may be damaged. •...
...the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Also, do not place the system on the lenses inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. The system is brought directly from a cold to prevent heat build-...period of time, the cabinet becomes hot to a warm location, or is suddenly played. 3US As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on the bottom. Thank you don't, the disc may be damaged. •...
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... 3 About This Manual 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 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...61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 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 Sound (DUAL MONO 71 Enjoying the Radio...
... 3 About This Manual 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 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...61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 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 Sound (DUAL MONO 71 Enjoying the Radio...
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...several chapters. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-FR9 only." • The following symbols are used for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available in this... Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in this manual. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Format of discs Audio CD CD...
...several chapters. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-FR9 only." • The following symbols are used for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available in this... Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in this manual. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Format of discs Audio CD CD...
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...prohibited by area limitations.] will be played back. • This system can play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (except for standardization) Do not load the following formats: - audio CD format - About Multi Session CD • This system can play DVDs labeled with a different region code... (page 8, 95). • A disc that is contained in the first session. DVDs labeled ALL will only play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is neither standard...
...prohibited by area limitations.] will be played back. • This system can play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (except for standardization) Do not load the following formats: - audio CD format - About Multi Session CD • This system can play DVDs labeled with a different region code... (page 8, 95). • A disc that is contained in the first session. DVDs labeled ALL will only play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is neither standard...
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... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that discs created in its edge. This system incorporates with copyright protection technologies This product is prohibited. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some record companies. This system can only play back discs that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as hot air...
... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that discs created in its edge. This system incorporates with copyright protection technologies This product is prohibited. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some record companies. This system can only play back discs that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as hot air...
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.... • 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the stocker. Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. Notes • Do not insert or eject discs while playing. • Noise may damage the system and disc. 10US It may come from the ...disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker Disc DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of the playing unit and ...
.... • 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the stocker. Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. Notes • Do not insert or eject discs while playing. • Noise may damage the system and disc. 10US It may come from the ...disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker Disc DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of the playing unit and ...
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...only) (page 51) Changes the audio setting. ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 44) Selects the album (MP3) to (page 45) be played. Changes the subtitle language. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback). Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only)...disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the album (JPEG) to the page in parentheses. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to be played. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the ...
...only) (page 51) Changes the audio setting. ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 44) Selects the album (MP3) to (page 45) be played. Changes the subtitle language. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback). Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only)...disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the album (JPEG) to the page in parentheses. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to be played. Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the ...
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... of program repeatedly. Tips • Each time you set the [REPEAT] setting to be played. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to [OFF]. • The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green t unless you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display..., depending on the disc. • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. 12US ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 62) Sets the disc to prohibit...
... of program repeatedly. Tips • Each time you set the [REPEAT] setting to be played. FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to [OFF]. • The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green t unless you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display..., depending on the disc. • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. 12US ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 62) Sets the disc to prohibit...
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...avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of a short circuit, "PROTECT" appears in a state of the speakers may be distorted. • If you play a 2 or 5.1 channel source by using the surround back decoding function (see "Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode" on page 57). SPEAKER FRONT R...connect the surround back speaker This system 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 page 81). When you enjoy a DVD that all the speakers are reversed,...
...avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of a short circuit, "PROTECT" appears in a state of the speakers may be distorted. • If you play a 2 or 5.1 channel source by using the surround back decoding function (see "Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode" on page 57). SPEAKER FRONT R...connect the surround back speaker This system 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 page 81). When you enjoy a DVD that all the speakers are reversed,...
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...playing back of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. Setting is also used for the Speakers" on the TV screen. ROOM SIZE SMALL FRONT: 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m continued 27US The guide message appears on the area. • The language you select in the system...cover opened. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see "Settings for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78). 6 Select a language using the Quick Setup. Getting ...
...playing back of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. Setting is also used for the Speakers" on the TV screen. ROOM SIZE SMALL FRONT: 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m continued 27US The guide message appears on the area. • The language you select in the system...cover opened. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see "Settings for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78). 6 Select a language using the Quick Setup. Getting ...
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... or restricted. Adjust the volume on . The disc is drawn into the disc slot until the disc is ready for loading the disc. To play ) of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1 on your disc. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. Push the disc into the...
... or restricted. Adjust the volume on . The disc is drawn into the disc slot until the disc is ready for loading the disc. To play ) of the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this system. 3 Press "/1 on your disc. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. Push the disc into the...
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...on the TV screen. In standby mode, the system also turns on by pressing . To turn off the system, first press x to the next chapter, > track, scene, or file in continuous play backed. - Doing so may appear on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). ...panel display. • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off the system by following Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may cancel the menu settings. To cancel standby mode Press "/1 once. To Press Stop x Pause* X Resume play the disc interactively by pressing...
...on the TV screen. In standby mode, the system also turns on by pressing . To turn off the system, first press x to the next chapter, > track, scene, or file in continuous play backed. - Doing so may appear on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). ...panel display. • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off the system by following Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may cancel the menu settings. To cancel standby mode Press "/1 once. To Press Stop x Pause* X Resume play the disc interactively by pressing...
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...where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Tip To play mode. - H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in the front panel display, so you ...by pressing "/1. you change the setting on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc. Notes • You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle Play or Program Play. • Depending on the Setup Menu. 32US When you stop playback. ...
...where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Tip To play mode. - H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in the front panel display, so you ...by pressing "/1. you change the setting on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc. Notes • You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle Play or Program Play. • Depending on the Setup Menu. 32US When you stop playback. ...
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... the menu on the TV screen. The disc's menu appears on the VIDEO CD. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Number buttons DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ ./> H X/x/ ENTER Number buttons x O RETURN With cover opened . 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you to... functions. To go back to play VIDEO CDs interactively by pressing X/x or the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. Note If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is divided into a lot...
... the menu on the TV screen. The disc's menu appears on the VIDEO CD. C/X/x/c/ ENTER Number buttons DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ ./> H X/x/ ENTER Number buttons x O RETURN With cover opened . 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you to... functions. To go back to play VIDEO CDs interactively by pressing X/x or the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. Note If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is divided into a lot...
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...The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that does not include an MP3 audio track is located in MP3 into the system. 2 Press H. You cannot play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. The system starts to recognize the tracks. Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in ...the recording format. 1 Load a data disc recorded in the first session. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks on the disc. Tip To play without PBC" appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play MP3, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to PBC playback, press x twice, ...
...The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that does not include an MP3 audio track is located in MP3 into the system. 2 Press H. You cannot play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. The system starts to recognize the tracks. Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in ...the recording format. 1 Load a data disc recorded in the first session. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks on the disc. Tip To play without PBC" appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play MP3, set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to PBC playback, press x twice, ...
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... 11.STANDARD When the list of albums contained in step 2, album name is played, indicated elapsed time may be used for album or track names. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Anything else is displayed. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers ... using X/x and press ENTER. Tip When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you play using X/x and press ENTER. 4 Select (TRACK) using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. To return to the track or the album list. 5 Select a track...
... 11.STANDARD When the list of albums contained in step 2, album name is played, indicated elapsed time may be used for album or track names. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Anything else is displayed. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers ... using X/x and press ENTER. Tip When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you play using X/x and press ENTER. 4 Select (TRACK) using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. To return to the track or the album list. 5 Select a track...
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... a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system. 2 Press H. Playing JPEG Image Files Selecting an album and file You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. or >. Notes • The system can play the extension ".JPG" or ".JPEG." • The system can play Multi Session CDs. • An album...
... a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system. 2 Press H. Playing JPEG Image Files Selecting an album and file You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. or >. Notes • The system can play the extension ".JPG" or ".JPEG." • The system can play Multi Session CDs. • An album...
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Press C or O RETURN to return to exit Slide show on the remote. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Enjoying Slide show . Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can play from the current image. 2 Press H when you want to the file or the album list. 5 Select a file using ...inserted, you press M during Slide show Each time you can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- With each press, the indication changes as "**Album" (** refers to normal play in the Control Menu, after which the album name is faster than 2M. Return to...
Press C or O RETURN to return to exit Slide show on the remote. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Enjoying Slide show . Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can play from the current image. 2 Press H when you want to the file or the album list. 5 Select a file using ...inserted, you press M during Slide show Each time you can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- With each press, the indication changes as "**Album" (** refers to normal play in the Control Menu, after which the album name is faster than 2M. Return to...
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... using C/c. Note You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY O RETURN PLAY MODE With cover opened. 1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. 2 Press X/x to normal play mode that plays all discs H continuously, one disc, or album. Press H to return to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT...
... using C/c. Note You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY O RETURN PLAY MODE With cover opened. 1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. 2 Press X/x to normal play mode that plays all discs H continuously, one disc, or album. Press H to return to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT...
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.... The Program Menu appears on a MP3/JPEG disc, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for the Album. 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 create your own program. H C/X/x/c/... can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all the discs. • ONE: The system plays only the one disc you have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for 1 disc only. • ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays tracks/files in the Album that is played, the system plays the disc in ...
.... The Program Menu appears on a MP3/JPEG disc, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for the Album. 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 create your own program. H C/X/x/c/... can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all the discs. • ONE: The system plays only the one disc you have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for 1 disc only. • ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays tracks/files in the Album that is played, the system plays the disc in ...