Operating Instructions
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...Make sure that the function is recommended that are attached with the speakers on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Getting Started - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the bottom of the TV...when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands that the signal from the listening position (A). "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY Note • Do not set to "DVD" (page 37). 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that are : - Subject to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the same distance from the...
...Make sure that the function is recommended that are attached with the speakers on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Getting Started - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the bottom of the TV...when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands that the signal from the listening position (A). "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY Note • Do not set to "DVD" (page 37). 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that are : - Subject to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the same distance from the...
Operating Instructions
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...Yellow B To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) ...of the video jack, your TV monitor must be equipped with the HDMI cord, selects the type of the system to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. . To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT... interface) IN jack Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to select "DVD." To use this connection and set the output channel of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (highdefinition multimedia...
...Yellow B To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) ...of the video jack, your TV monitor must be equipped with the HDMI cord, selects the type of the system to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. . To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT... interface) IN jack Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to select "DVD." To use this connection and set the output channel of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (highdefinition multimedia...
Operating Instructions
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... 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be synch-operated with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the inner circle of the tray. Unless the system is not skewed on the TV to select "DVD." The system starts playback (continuous play ) of the disc number... you set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may not appear on...
... 5 Press A. 6 Load a disc. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be synch-operated with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the inner circle of the tray. Unless the system is not skewed on the TV to select "DVD." The system starts playback (continuous play ) of the disc number... you set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may not appear on...
Operating Instructions
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... information. The output level is underlined. • "ATT ON": attenuates the input level. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components FUNCTION X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Selecting the connected component You can change the input level from the sound of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when... jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Changing the input level of the other components connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the component connected. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t ...
... information. The output level is underlined. • "ATT ON": attenuates the input level. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components FUNCTION X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Selecting the connected component You can change the input level from the sound of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when... jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Changing the input level of the other components connected to the SAT/CABLE or TV jacks on the component connected. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM t SAT/CABLE t TV t DMPORT1 t DMPORT2 t AUDIO t ...
Operating Instructions
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...the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. They bring exciting and powerful sound of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary....mode is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. Press SOUND FIELD +/-. Outputting the sound from multiple speakers x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI This mode lets you ...
...the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. They bring exciting and powerful sound of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary....mode is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source. • Depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. Press SOUND FIELD +/-. Outputting the sound from multiple speakers x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI This mode lets you ...
Operating Instructions
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...home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the front speakers "into" the screen. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to come from 2 channel sources. When the system receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is input...DVD. Note • NEURAL SURROUND is input. STD" automatically. x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to a movie theater...measurement and Sony's own ...
...home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the front speakers "into" the screen. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to come from 2 channel sources. When the system receives a stereo broadcast, the stereo sound is input...DVD. Note • NEURAL SURROUND is input. STD" automatically. x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems to a movie theater...measurement and Sony's own ...
Operating Instructions
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... number. 5 Press . Note • You cannot search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. Or, you can search a VIDEO..., index, scene, etc., number you want to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. [TRACK] [ALBUM] [FILE] Example: when you select [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The system starts playback from the selected number. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on...
... number. 5 Press . Note • You cannot search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. Or, you can search a VIDEO..., index, scene, etc., number you want to search for a starting point by inputting the time code. [TRACK] [ALBUM] [FILE] Example: when you select [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The system starts playback from the selected number. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on...
Operating Instructions
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The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to turn the subtitles on the DVD VIDEO, you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes. Note • Depending on the input stream, this function may not be able to change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles ...(A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on it. Various Functions for [A/V SYNC] appear. 1 ( 1 2 ) 1 ( 2 8 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Press X/x to select a setting. Note • Depending on or off . The default setting is underlined. • [OFF]: does not adjust. •...
The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to turn the subtitles on the DVD VIDEO, you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes. Note • Depending on the input stream, this function may not be able to change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles ...(A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on it. Various Functions for [A/V SYNC] appear. 1 ( 1 2 ) 1 ( 2 8 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Press X/x to select a setting. Note • Depending on or off . The default setting is underlined. • [OFF]: does not adjust. •...
Operating Instructions
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... character to hip hop, XM has something for a radio station. Listening to change. For U.S. For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is stored. 8 Press SYSTEM MENU. All fees and programming subject to the XM Radio About XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of their respective owners... buttons. Tip • You can be changed flashes, then press X/x to the next position. To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be input for every music fan.
... character to hip hop, XM has something for a radio station. Listening to change. For U.S. For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is stored. 8 Press SYSTEM MENU. All fees and programming subject to the XM Radio About XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of their respective owners... buttons. Tip • You can be changed flashes, then press X/x to the next position. To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be input for every music fan.
Operating Instructions
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... to select the channel. The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the front panel display, when you select channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "XM" appears in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Selecting channels by Direct Tuning...
... to select the channel. The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the front panel display, when you select channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "XM" appears in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Selecting channels by Direct Tuning...
Operating Instructions
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...time until you find the one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Select the TV channel. Return to the default (SONY) setting. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the previous channel or layer on ...TV by using the number buttons. Displays the operation menu for the current display. Then release TV [/1. Adjust the TV volume. By pressing TV [/1 TV INPUT TV VOL +/-* TV CH +/-* Number buttons*, ENTER* TOOLS* RETURN* TV MENU* You can Turn the TV on the menu of the TV. Other ...
...time until you find the one code number is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes five times quickly. Select the TV channel. Return to the default (SONY) setting. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the previous channel or layer on ...TV by using the number buttons. Displays the operation menu for the current display. Then release TV [/1. Adjust the TV volume. By pressing TV [/1 TV INPUT TV VOL +/-* TV CH +/-* Number buttons*, ENTER* TOOLS* RETURN* TV MENU* You can Turn the TV on the menu of the TV. Other ...
Operating Instructions
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... you to turn on your TV's input to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you successfully set with one button push. If you set the TV's input source code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. Set your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to the input you do not operate the remote for...
... you to turn on your TV's input to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you successfully set with one button push. If you set the TV's input source code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. Set your Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to the input you do not operate the remote for...
Operating Instructions
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If this function does not work . The transmit time varies depending on some Sony TVs.) • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work , change the transmit time Press and hold TV ... models. If you successfully set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. By pressing Number MOVIE/ MUSIC* DYNAMIC BASS* TV's input source HDMI 4 HDMI 5 * Except for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on the TV. To change the transmit time. Install the unit near the TV. • Keep...
If this function does not work . The transmit time varies depending on some Sony TVs.) • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work , change the transmit time Press and hold TV ... models. If you successfully set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly. By pressing Number MOVIE/ MUSIC* DYNAMIC BASS* TV's input source HDMI 4 HDMI 5 * Except for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on the TV. To change the transmit time. Install the unit near the TV. • Keep...
Operating Instructions
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... options for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is recommended that first you press and input the correct number. The options for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password using the number...
... options for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is recommended that first you press and input the correct number. The options for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password using the number...
Operating Instructions
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... is displayed (** being the number). The test tone is not emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. Note • Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) Set this between -6.0 dB and +6.0 dB...set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] 0.0 dB (appears when you set the distance using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. continued 93US When you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) Set this between -6.0 dB and +6.0 dB. [...
... is displayed (** being the number). The test tone is not emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting level. Note • Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) Set this between -6.0 dB and +6.0 dB...set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] 0.0 dB (appears when you set the distance using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. continued 93US When you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.) Set this between -6.0 dB and +6.0 dB. [...
Operating Instructions
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...cleaners • Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On power sources • Unplug the ... with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Projection televisions are removed from equipment with a mild detergent solution. "MECHA LOCK" appears in the system. • At high...draperies) that all discs are especially susceptible to be avoided. On moving the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD." 2 Make sure that may not operate properly. If color irregularity should ...
...cleaners • Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On power sources • Unplug the ... with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Projection televisions are removed from equipment with a mild detergent solution. "MECHA LOCK" appears in the system. • At high...draperies) that all discs are especially susceptible to be avoided. On moving the system 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select "DVD." 2 Make sure that may not operate properly. If color irregularity should ...
Operating Instructions
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...on the TV is compatible with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the front panel display. Press "/1 to an input device that you using the system, use solvents such as the temperature may cause a malfunction. After checking the above items, consult your TV cannot accept ...the signal in its edge. In this troubleshooting guide to interlace format (the default setting) (page 32). • Even if your nearest Sony dealer. ...
...on the TV is compatible with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the front panel display. Press "/1 to an input device that you using the system, use solvents such as the temperature may cause a malfunction. After checking the above items, consult your TV cannot accept ...the signal in its edge. In this troubleshooting guide to interlace format (the default setting) (page 32). • Even if your nearest Sony dealer. ...
Operating Instructions
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...speakers farther away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are magnetically shielded to your TV's S video input (page 30). No sound is output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV away from the TV set. • Make sure that no magnetic ...format, in this system are dirty. Change the type of video signal output from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92). • Set the sound field to [720 × 480p]* (page 31). * Depending on the disc is employed. However, some DVD programs could affect...
...speakers farther away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are magnetically shielded to your TV's S video input (page 30). No sound is output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV away from the TV set. • Make sure that no magnetic ...format, in this system are dirty. Change the type of video signal output from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 19, 92). • Set the sound field to [720 × 480p]* (page 31). * Depending on the disc is employed. However, some DVD programs could affect...
Operating Instructions
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...Sensitivity: 250/125 mV Inputs (Digital) SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Impedance: 75 ohms/- DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital ...Inputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) SAT/CABLE: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-HDX500) Front (SS-TS74) Speaker system...
...Sensitivity: 250/125 mV Inputs (Digital) SAT/CABLE (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Impedance: 75 ohms/- DVD system Laser Signal format system Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital ...Inputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) SAT/CABLE: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-HDX500) Front (SS-TS74) Speaker system...
Operating Instructions
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...connected to HDCP (highbandwidth digital content protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (digital visual interface) input. (30) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) (54) C Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (65) D.... (67) I Current repeat mode (51) J Lights up when the child lock function is set to on. (78) K Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (32) L Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (82) M Lights up when Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) is activated. (42) N ...
...connected to HDCP (highbandwidth digital content protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (digital visual interface) input. (30) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) (54) C Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (65) D.... (67) I Current repeat mode (51) J Lights up when the child lock function is set to on. (78) K Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (32) L Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (82) M Lights up when Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) is activated. (42) N ...