4-255-434-13(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9 ©2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING 3 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For the customers in the U.S.A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Precautions Safety • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Table of Contents Welcome! ................................................ 3 Precautions .............................................. 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......
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.......................................
About This Manual Format of discs Disc logo Audio CD • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. DAV-FR1 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-FR9 only.” • The following symbols are used in this manual.
DVD structure Disc Region code Disc Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. Title Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure Track Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Disc JPEG structure Album File Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In 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 recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
Note on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker DISC 1 DISC 2 Disc DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. Notes • Do not insert or eject discs while playing.
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of titles or tracks recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Disc number and Playback status title name name or disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 38, 41) REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Terminals for connecting the speakers To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Getting Started Connect the DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER SURR L WOOFER R AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONL
DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER SURR L WOOFER R AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK AUDIO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PR/CR L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) 16US PB/CB COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SAT SURR R Y L Subwoofer Surround speaker (L)
DAV-FR9 Getting Started Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO R AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK AUDIO IN SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER SURR L WOOFER PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SAT SURR R Y L L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Subwoofer Bottom of the surround speaker Bottom of the surround speaker continued 17US
Note on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
To connect the surround back speaker VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L R AUDIO IN Y PB/CB S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PR/CR L SURROUND R BACK SURR L AM FM 75 COAXIAL COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN SAT L VIDEO SAT SURR R OPTICAL DIGITAL IN WOOFER MONITOR OUT WOOFER Getting Started This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible with the 6.
To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug. Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.
Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups Getting Started Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Getting Started Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks VCR AUDIO OUT Y L PB/CB R PR/CR IN OUT VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER R FRONT L AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK WOOFER OUT OUT AUDIO OUT SURR L OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT PB/CB PR/CR OPTICAL DIGITAL IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) AM FM 75 COAXIAL COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN SAT SURR R Y L WOOFER SAT L VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L R Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc.
When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals and set the output signal of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the progressive format. For details, see “To set to [PROGRESSIVE]” on page 79. Getting Started Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords.
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup Getting Started Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see page 15). After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step.
7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 5 ft 1.5m SURROUND: 5 ft 1.5m The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.
Speaker Setup For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft)a) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 ft)b) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft)c) (A) from the listening position. North American numerical equivalents: a) 5 feet (1.
4 Press the Z button of the disc number you want. “NO DISC” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. Example: When you want to load the disc to the disc stocker 1, press DISC1 Z. If there is a disc in the stocker that you select, the disc is ejected, “NO DISC” appears in the front panel display, then the system is ready for loading the disc. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.
After following Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). DISC SKIP X ./> x Press DISC1-5 Z on the system. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. “NO DISC” appears in the front panel display. H MUTING VOL +/– To turn on the system Playing Discs To remove the disc Additional operations Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on.
Tip Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1. H 1 x While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc.
Using the DVD’s Menu (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Playing Discs A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–.
Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
Selecting an album and track 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 O RETURN When the list of all tracks or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the track or the album list. Press DVD DISPLAY.
Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. 1 2 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the system. Press H.
5 Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc M Select a file using X/x and press ENTER. H The selected file starts playing. Playing Discs When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the file or the album list. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY.
To rotate the current image Selecting the Play Mode (All Discs, One Disc, or Album) You can select the play mode that plays all discs continuously, one disc, or album. H C/c Rotate the current image using C/c. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the image turns anticlockwise by 90º. C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN DVD DISPLAY PLAY MODE Note You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press H to return to normal play before this operation. With cover opened.
ALL/ONE/ALBUM Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks. Playing Discs • ALL: The system plays all discs in the system consecutively in the order of the disc slot number, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all the discs.
To check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press c or O RETURN to return to the track list. You can select the jump bar icon only if there are more than 9 programmed tracks or albums. 2 Press c, then press X/x to select the disc.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). Playing Discs You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order. H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY H 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. PLAY MODE 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c.
Note While shuffling all discs, you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on the system. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 33). H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY REPEAT With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears.
x When playing a DVD x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set to OFF Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly. • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc, or repeats the current album (only when CONTINUE (ALBUM) or SHUFFLE (ALBUM) in the play mode is selected) (except SHUFFLE (ALL)).
To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: t Playback direction 1M t 2M t Opposite direction 1m t 2m The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than 1M/1m. Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Press or pause mode.
x When playing a DVD Searching for a chapter/index (TITLE) 1 x When playing a VIDEO CD Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. (TRACK) Press X/x to select the search method.
5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Viewing Disc Information Note When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the index search function does not work. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number TITLE CHAP Playing Discs TRK Remaining time and number of the current title Remaining time and current track number TRK Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP Playing time of the disc Remaining time and number of the current chapter CHAP Remaining time of the disc Title name Track name Curren
When playing back an MP3 Notes Playing time and current track number • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed. • ID3 tag applies only to version 1. • If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track (file) name. • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for album, track, or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.
• C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:**:** Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing Discs You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc.
Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. DVD DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2:MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 01 / 01/ 2004 JPEG Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
2 Sound Adjustments Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (AUDIO), The options for AUDIO appear. Changing the Sound 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) DVD T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 102 to see which language the code represents.
To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround Tip PROGRAM FORMAT You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Enjoying Surround Sound The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. AUTO FORMAT DIRECT With cover opened.
x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro LogicII produces five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Selecting a sound field (MODE button) Performs the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. x Neo:6 MUSIC MODE Performs the DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
x C. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x C. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display. Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode When connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack Notes • This function is unavailable when playing Super Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 frame. • When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream Digital), the sound field changes to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” automatically.
4 Press X/x to select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU. The default setting is “SB MATRIX.” When selecting “SB MATRIX” Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga) in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES. Input stream Output Applied surround back channel decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 6.
Notes Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. Sound Adjustments • The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input stream is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect cannot be activated at the same time. • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective.
3 Press ENTER or c. The angle number changes to “-.” Using Various Additional Functions 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) Changing the Angles T DVD 1:32:55 –(9) If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.
3 Displaying Subtitles Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 102 to see which language the code represents. 4 Press ENTER. To cancel the [SUBTITLE] setting Select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Press X/x to select (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER or c. [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] is selected. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.
5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 If you make a mistake entering your password Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. Custom parental control is already set.
Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press ENTER or c. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN or C to go back to the previous screen. To turn off the Setup Display CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. 6 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Insert the disc and press H. Australia 2047 The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 The system starts playback. Chile 2090 Notes China 2092 • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
Code numbers of controllable TVs Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. TV Code number SONY 001 Admiral 012, 016, 039 Notes AKAI 002 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting.
Manufacturer Code number Controlling the TV Videch 002, 015 WARDS 002, 020 You can control your TV using the buttons below. ZENITH 016, 017 CATV Manufacturer Code number By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off. TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. SONY 101 HAMLIN/REGAL 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. OAK 128, 129, 130 TV CH +/– Select the TV channel.
Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function TV’s input source 0 No input source (Default) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7* COMPONENT1 INPUT 8* COMPONENT2 INPUT SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push. SONY TV DIRECT * Except for North American models.
Notes • This function is only for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while the TV button is flashing. Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation.
x SUB Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN+SUB Main sound and Sub sound are output from the left and right speakers. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. x MAIN/SUB Main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker. Note 5 Press AMP MENU. Turns off the AMP menu.
5 Enjoying the Radio Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. ST 6 Press C/c/x/X to select/ the preset number you want. ST "/1 TUNER/ BAND TUNING –/+ 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored.
To listen to non-preset radio stations Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 72). TUNER/ BAND "/1 FUNCTION DISPLAY TUNING –/+ x PRESET –/+ VOL +/– Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning.
Naming Preset Stations 6 Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. TUNER/ BAND FUNCTION PRESET –/+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER TUNER MENU With cover opened.
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. SLEEP Other Operations C/X/x/c/ ENTER Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN r R SLEEP OFF T 10MIN .....
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. DISC1 Z Press ., same time. . , or DISC1 Z on the system at the “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.
2 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], [SPEAKER SETUP], and [SETUP]. Then press ENTER or c. The selected Setup item appears. Example: [SCREEN SETUP] By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 7884.
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) (LANGUAGE SETUP) [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display.
x COMPONENT OUT 4:3 LETTER BOX This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See pages 94 and 95 for more information about the different types. 4:3 PAN SCAN INTERLACE Select this when you connect to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals.
Notes • If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied), and set progressive format. • When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN SETUP], no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT jacks. • If you set [COMPONENT OUT] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [PROGRESSIVE] even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format, picture noise may appears. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (page 25).
x AUDIO DRC* Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. * Dynamic Range Compression OFF No compression of DYNAMIC range. ON Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. Note AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
FRONT YES Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no center speaker is used. FRONT 1.6 m/5 ft* Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft). CENTER 1.6 m/5 ft* (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.
x LEVEL x BALANCE You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. CENTER 0 dB* (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) FRONT (CENTER) Adjusts the level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 2 3 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front panel display. AMP menu list SP SETUP CENTER SP Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c.
xSP SETUP CUSTOMIZE DUAL MONO SB DEC DIMMER MAIN SUB MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF DIM OFF DIM ON AMP MENU CENTER Y: Select this if you use a center speaker. CENTER N: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURR SP (surround speakers) SURR Y: Select this if you use surround speakers. SURR N: Select this if no surround speaker is used. SURR B SPa) (surround back speaker) SURR B N: Select this if no surround back speaker is used.
xLEVEL TEST TONE (test tone) F BALANCE (front balance) 0 xCUSTOMIZE T. TONE OFF: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. T. TONE ON: The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously while adjusting balance. When you select one of the “LEVEL” items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. Adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers. (You can adjust from the center 6 steps left (L6) or right (R6).
Quick Setup and Resetting the System (SETUP) Select [SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). SETUP QUICK RESET Normally, when you turn the system on for the first time or after resetting the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen and you can perform the Quick Setup. If you cancelled the Quick Setup and you want to perform the Quick Setup again, operate on this screen. See “How to use the Quick Setup” on page 27.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. The STANDBY indicator flashes. Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] in the Control Menu display (page 51). • Make sure the system is connected appropriately. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 53). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 29, 81). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.
The JPEG image file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in an JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” • Image length or width is more than 4720 dots. • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81). • Directory level is more than 8. • You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.
Inputs Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion.
Speakers (DAV-FR1) Front/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Center Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone type 4 ohms 90 × 221 × 75 mm (3 5/8 × 8 3/4 × 3 inches) (w/h/d) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.
Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Two-way Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone type, 25 mm (1 inch) dia. balanced-dome-type tweeter 4 ohms 356 × 92 × 76 mm (14 1/8 × 3 5/8 × 3 inches) (w/h/d) 0.95 kg (2 lb 2 oz) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.
x Movie mode DVD The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound. A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.
Multi-angle function Region Code Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs. This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the “ ALL ” mark.
only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play this CD layer using a conventional CD player. CD layer HD layer • 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc consists of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. 2 channel playback area Multi-channel playback area Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel F VOLUME +/– (30, 83) G .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Playing status Play mode ALL 1 DISC S Current sound effect Current chapter number TITLE CHAP NIGHT DSGX REP 1 D EX PL DTS –ES Current mode Current title number Current sound Playing time When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3 Play mode Playing time Playing status Current mode Current sound effect Current track number ALL 1 DISC S PGM SHUF REP 1 MP3 SA– CD MULTI PBC TRK NIGHT DSGX PL DTS –ES NEO:6
When playing back a JPEG file Play mode Current file number ALL 1 DISC S JPEG Playing status Additional Information 99US
Rear Panel VIDEO SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L R AUDIO IN SURROUND R BACK A SPEAKER jacks (15) 100US SURR L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AM FM 75 WOOFER COAXIAL COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN SAT SURR R Y L WOOFER SAT L VIDEO MONITOR OUT F AM terminals (21) B SURROUND BACK jack (19) G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (21) C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (23) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (23) H MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (23) E SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (24) I SAT A
A B C D E Remote F G H P Q R S T U V W Open the cover. X Y Z wj wk wl Note This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile. e; ea es ed ef eg eh ej ek Additional Information I J K L M N O DISC SKIP (30, 31) DISPLAY (46, 49, 73) SLEEP (75) .
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPE DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER DISTANCE LEVEL BALANCE TEST TONE FRONT OFF ON YES YES NONE BEHIND SIDE NONE NONE YES YES 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft* 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft* 1.0 m – 7.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. SP SETUP CENTER SP CUSTOMIZE CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N DUAL MONO SURR B SP SURR B N SURR B Y SB DEC F DIST CEN DIST SURR DIST 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft* 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft* 1.0 m – 7.0 m/3 ft – 23 ft* DIMMER SURR SP SB DIST SP POS * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 84). LEVEL TESTTONE F BALANCE T.TONE OFF T.
Index Numerics F R 16:9 78 4:3 LETTER BOX 78 4:3 PAN SCAN 78 Fast forward 43 Fast reverse 43 File 7, 94 Front Panel 97 Front panel display 98 Radio 73 Rear Panel 100 Region Code 8, 95 Remote 67, 101 REPEAT 42 Resume Play 32 A ALBUM 35, 44 Album 7, 93 ANGLE 60 Antenna (aerial) Hookups 21 AUDIO 51, 78 AUDIO DRC 81 B BACKGROUND 79 BALANCE 83 Batteries 13 C CHAPTER 45 Chapter 7, 93 COMPONENT OUT 79 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/DVD/MP3 30 Control Menu 11 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 62 CUSTOM SE
Quick Reference for Remote Commander With cover opened. Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Selects a disc for playback. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. C Sets the system to turn off at a preset time. D ./>: Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter or track. PRESET –/+: Scan all preset stations. E Plays a disc.