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... to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The use this apparatus to which can... curtains, etc. Connect the equipment into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for replacement of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions...
... to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that to rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The use this apparatus to which can... curtains, etc. Connect the equipment into your outlet, consult an electrician for your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in a particular installation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for replacement of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions...
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...System ...14 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup 15 Getting Started - ADVANCED - Turning off the Demonstration 18 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 19 Connecting the TV (Advanced 20 Connecting Other Components 24 Basic Operations Playing Discs 26 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components...MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 46 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 48 Playing Audio Tracks ...50 Enjoying DivX® Videos 52 (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 54 (PBC Playback) Tuner...
...System ...14 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup 15 Getting Started - ADVANCED - Turning off the Demonstration 18 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 19 Connecting the TV (Advanced 20 Connecting Other Components 24 Basic Operations Playing Discs 26 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components...MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 46 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 48 Playing Audio Tracks ...50 Enjoying DivX® Videos 52 (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 54 (PBC Playback) Tuner...
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... the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The following symbols are used as those on the remote. • The instructions in operation is...
... the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The following symbols are used as those on the remote. • The instructions in operation is...
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... Format of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. For more information, see the operating instructions for United Kingdom and North American models. • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play if it has not been correctly finalized. Note that has the adhesive of cellophane tape...
... Format of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. For more information, see the operating instructions for United Kingdom and North American models. • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play if it has not been correctly finalized. Note that has the adhesive of cellophane tape...
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...75 Ω COAXIAL jack Note • Be sure to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is set to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as possible. Each time you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial...initial setting of this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the unit. To change the color system 1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on ...
...75 Ω COAXIAL jack Note • Be sure to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is set to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as possible. Each time you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial...initial setting of this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the unit. To change the color system 1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on ...
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..."/1 once. The button can be able to on the unit. orange: a disc is being played back. - Tip • When you connect the system and TV with some scenes. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows: - ... in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to the preceding . (except for United Kingdom and North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. To turn the illumination on . The default setting is underlined. • "ILLUM ON": sets the illumination mode to ...
..."/1 once. The button can be able to on the unit. orange: a disc is being played back. - Tip • When you connect the system and TV with some scenes. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately). • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows: - ... in the front panel display, then press or c. 3 Press X/x to the preceding . (except for United Kingdom and North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. To turn the illumination on . The default setting is underlined. • "ILLUM ON": sets the illumination mode to ...
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... be able to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Playback direction ×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/ VIDEO CD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. When the system is in the pause mode, press ... with some of the operations described. * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. Press /m or M/ when the system is in pause mode. Press (step) to go to normal speed. Note • Depending on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (Except for JPEG) Press /m...
... be able to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Playback direction ×2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/ VIDEO CD only) ×2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. When the system is in the pause mode, press ... with some of the operations described. * Except for United Kingdom and North American models. Press /m or M/ when the system is in pause mode. Press (step) to go to normal speed. Note • Depending on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (Except for JPEG) Press /m...
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...the time code. 33GB The system starts playback from the selected number. If you can select the desired one by track, index, or scene. Note • You cannot search for a scene on the disc, you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by entering its number. The... current title) is turned off, you can search for United Kingdom and North American models. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on a DVD+RW 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...
...the time code. 33GB The system starts playback from the selected number. If you can select the desired one by track, index, or scene. Note • You cannot search for a scene on the disc, you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by entering its number. The... current title) is turned off, you can search for United Kingdom and North American models. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on a DVD+RW 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...
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... on the current disc. x When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for Playing Discs 3 Press X/x to select the item to be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can have the system "shuffle" tracks. Note • A track already played is activated • [ON]:...VIDEO CD or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. Shuffle Play starts. 37GB The options for United Kingdom and North American models. When no album is turned off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is selected, the first album will play...
... on the current disc. x When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for Playing Discs 3 Press X/x to select the item to be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can have the system "shuffle" tracks. Note • A track already played is activated • [ON]:...VIDEO CD or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. Shuffle Play starts. 37GB The options for United Kingdom and North American models. When no album is turned off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is selected, the first album will play...
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...• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 ... titles, tracks or albums on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. To return to be repeated. The options for United Kingdom and North American models. 4 Press . x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • [OFF]: does not play In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. The Control Menu ...
...• [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 ... titles, tracks or albums on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. To return to be repeated. The options for United Kingdom and North American models. 4 Press . x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • [OFF]: does not play In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. The Control Menu ...
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... (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the title you want to select the item you want using DVD MENU. 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. The following display appears. 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select items such as the language for the ...subtitles and the language for United Kingdom and North American models. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The disc's menu appears on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of the selected channel through both the right and left channel and listen to see ...
... (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the title you want to select the item you want using DVD MENU. 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU. The following display appears. 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select items such as the language for the ...subtitles and the language for United Kingdom and North American models. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. The disc's menu appears on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of the selected channel through both the right and left channel and listen to see ...
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...the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models) The choice of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While playing a Super VCD on the disc.... of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for United Kingdom and North American models. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound ...
...the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) * Except for United Kingdom and North American models) The choice of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While playing a Super VCD on the disc.... of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for United Kingdom and North American models. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound ...
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...select the type of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of title to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press . The Control...Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be created on recordable DVD players for United Kingdom and North American models) Example: MP3 audio 1: MP3 128k Bit rate About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown...
...select the type of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of title to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press . The Control...Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be created on recordable DVD players for United Kingdom and North American models) Example: MP3 audio 1: MP3 128k Bit rate About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown...
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... of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (Except for United Kingdom and North American models. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in... a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, MP3, or file name of a DivX video* using the front panel display (...
... of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (Except for United Kingdom and North American models. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in... a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, MP3, or file name of a DivX video* using the front panel display (...
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...) (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Playing time of the current file Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed. You cannot change the time information. playing an MP3 audio track on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of time ... video*) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or DivX video files* on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can check depend on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for United Kingdom and North American models. ** Appears when: - Bit rate** T 17:30 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album...
...) (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Playing time of the current file Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed. You cannot change the time information. playing an MP3 audio track on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of time ... video*) text By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or DivX video files* on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can check depend on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for United Kingdom and North American models. ** Appears when: - Bit rate** T 17:30 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album...
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The options for United Kingdom and North American models. Various Functions for Playing Discs Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except 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. If subtitles are recorded on or off whenever ... Press SUBTITLE during playback. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) * * * Except for United Kingdom and North American models). The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an ".AVI" or ".DIVX" extension...
The options for United Kingdom and North American models. Various Functions for Playing Discs Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except 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. If subtitles are recorded on or off whenever ... Press SUBTITLE during playback. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) * * * Except for United Kingdom and North American models). The Control Menu display appears. 2 Press X/x to change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an ".AVI" or ".DIVX" extension...
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... CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs See "Playback order of Universal Disk Format (UDF). If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is recommended that the system can play files with the disc drives and the recording software... tracks or JPEG image files on the disc appears. Note, however, this system only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is recorded in addition to play some time after you press H for United Kingdom and North American models) About DivX Video Files DivX® is an official DivX® Certified ...
... CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs See "Playback order of Universal Disk Format (UDF). If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is recommended that the system can play files with the disc drives and the recording software... tracks or JPEG image files on the disc appears. Note, however, this system only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is recorded in addition to play some time after you press H for United Kingdom and North American models) About DivX Video Files DivX® is an official DivX® Certified ...
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"TUNED" and "ST" (for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and...Tuner Functions Tip • You can select the preset number directly by pressing "/1 on the power. The system menu turns off the system by pressing the number buttons. 7 Press . until "MEMORY" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press... TUNING + or - To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. 6 Press X/x to store other stations. 9 Press SYSTEM MENU. The station is stored. 8 Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to select the preset number you change the preset number Restart...
"TUNED" and "ST" (for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and...Tuner Functions Tip • You can select the preset number directly by pressing "/1 on the power. The system menu turns off the system by pressing the number buttons. 7 Press . until "MEMORY" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press... TUNING + or - To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. 6 Press X/x to store other stations. 9 Press SYSTEM MENU. The station is stored. 8 Repeat Steps 1 to 7 to select the preset number you change the preset number Restart...
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... can TV [/1 Turn the TV on the TV, you to connect the unit. Adjust the TV volume. Select the TV channel. DVD MENU* Display the menu of the TV. * Use these buttons while pressing the TV button. - is selected. TV VOL +/- The... North American models. 58GB Set your Sony TV and this unit (see the operating instructions of the buttons above. By pressing Number TV INPUT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* CLEAR* SYSTEM MENU* PICTURE NAVI* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 * Except...
... can TV [/1 Turn the TV on the TV, you to connect the unit. Adjust the TV volume. Select the TV channel. DVD MENU* Display the menu of the TV. * Use these buttons while pressing the TV button. - is selected. TV VOL +/- The... North American models. 58GB Set your Sony TV and this unit (see the operating instructions of the buttons above. By pressing Number TV INPUT 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* CLEAR* SYSTEM MENU* PICTURE NAVI* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 * Except...
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... take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. do not change the volume. - do not press any button. - Note •...• While the Auto Calibration function works: - Displayed items vary depending on the country model. do not disconnect the calibration mic. • The measurement for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . ...
... take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. do not change the volume. - do not press any button. - Note •...• While the Auto Calibration function works: - Displayed items vary depending on the country model. do not disconnect the calibration mic. • The measurement for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . ...