3-398-069-14(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions (1) ©2008 Sony Corporation Sony Corporation Printed in China http://www.sony.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Precautions On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as the subwoofer is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the control unit itself has been turned off. • Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions.......... 3 Playable Discs......................................... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System ...11 Step 2: Connecting the System ...15 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................26 Step 4: Changing the Sound Source ......................................29 Disc Playing a Disc ....................................... 30 Using Play Mode................................... 35 Searching/Selecting a Disc ..
Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video Recording) mode • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.
DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 5) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). “DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. About Multi Session CD • This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Getting Started Getting Started Checking the supplied items • Control unit (1) • Stand cover (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Screws (4) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Front speakers (2) • Seals (for stand cover) (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Subwoofer (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Speaker and TV Connections (supplement) • Video cord (1) • Cable tie (1) Preparing the remote To insert batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3
Getting Started • If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. About operation of the remote You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote. x System operation Press TV so that TV flashes four times. The remote enters system operation mode. When operating the system, point the remote at the center of the panel display. A.F.D. STD D.C.S.
Step 1: Positioning the System Place the system as illustrated below. A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Subwoofer D Control unit B A D C A A Note • Leave a space for inserting/ejecting the disc (approximately 15 cm) to the right (disc slot) side of the control unit when placing an object such as a speaker nearby. Approximately 15 cm A.F.D. STD D.C.S. FUNCTION VOL DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500 • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
Getting Started • Do not place your hand on the speaker driver when lifting the subwoofer. Doing so, the speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the foot of the subwoofer. Speaker driver Tip • It is recommended to place the subwoofer on a hard floor. • You can also place the subwoofer either side, facing the listening position. To use the speakers efficiently Position the speakers so that the distance between each speaker and the listening position (A and B) is the same (from 0.0 to 7.
• It is recommended to place the front speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection. Side view Getting Started Recommended To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the rear of each speaker. 4 mm 30 mm 1 5 mm Hole on the rear of the speaker 10 mm Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. Screw (pre-installed) 2 3 4 Detach the speaker stand.
5 Reconnect the speaker cords to the speakers. Getting Started The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
Step 2: Connecting the System Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted. Subwoofer FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 2 Front speaker (L) Bottom of the subwoofer 2 Front speaker (R) 6 AC power cord (mains lead) 1 Plug 5 FM wire antenna (aerial) A.F.D. STD D.C.S.
To remove the panel cover of the control unit FM75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Getting Started Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the control unit. Y L TV PB/CB AUDIO IN COMPONENT R VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT PR/CR OUT SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN OPTICAL TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Push the B mark on the left side of the panel cover, then slide to the right. DMPORT DC5V 0.
Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Getting Started White (Front speaker (L)) FRO FRO NT R AKE SPE FRONT R NT L R NCE EDA IMP 3 USE FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 Red (Front speaker (R)) Bottom of the subwoofer To set the speakers at an angle You can select the angle for the front speaker: 0° and 10°. (The speakers are set to an angle of 10° at shipping.) 1 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.
Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being twisted or pinched. Getting Started 4 5 Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand. Note • Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws.
3 Connecting the TV To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI). When the TV has the digital optical output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (B).
Getting Started Note • When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go. • When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks (B). • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks. Select connection method A to obtain pictures since the video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack. • The system can accept both digital and analog signals.
Digital optical cord (not supplied) Getting Started Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) FM75 COAXIAL ANTENNA L IN DIGITA L OPTICA BLE SAT/CA Y L L IN DIGITA AL COAXI PB/CB COMPONENT R PR/CR COAXIAL SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OUT SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Connector panel of the control unit TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DMPORT DC5V 0.
Getting Started To connect to a TV equipped with multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. System A.F.D. STD D.C.S. FUNCTION VOL DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500 : Signal flow Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
To attach the stand cover and panel cover 1 Bundle the cables on the rear of the control unit. Thread the connected cable along through the stand (1), bundle the cables with the cable ties, in the 2 positions, to the rear of the control unit (2), then lock the cable ties (3). 1 FM75 COAXIAL ANTENNA 3 Y 3 L TV PB/CB AUDIO IN R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT PR/CR SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OUT SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN OPTICAL TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL , DMPORT DC5V 0.
4 Attach the stand cover to the rear of the control unit. FM75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Getting Started Store the connected cables and excess portions of the cable ties inside the stand cover (1), then secure the stand cover with the 4 screws (2). Y L PB/CB COMPONENT R VIDEO OUT TV AUDIO IN PR/CR VIDEO VIDEO OUT 1 SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN COAXIAL OUT SAT/CABLE DIGITAL IN OPTICAL TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DMPORT DC5V 0.
About the demonstration To set the demonstration mode to on/off 1 Press [/1. The system turns on. 2 3 4 Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press c. or Press X/x to select a setting. • “DEMO ON”: On. • “DEMO OFF”: Off. 5 Press . The setting is made. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off.
Getting Started Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup 4 Press without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the language. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV.
To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select then press . 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. DVD VIDEO 3 CUSTOM CUSTOM QUICK 4 1 [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear.
Getting Started 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 3 Press X/x to select then press . [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. 4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press . The Setup Display appears. 5 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], then press . The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear. 6 7 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)], then press .
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound, etc. by changing the sound source. Note • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority. • When you use both the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack and SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL connection takes priority.
3 Press "/1. The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select “DVD.” “No Disc” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. Disc Playing a Disc 4 Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
Other operations To To Press Stop x Briefly fast forward the (instant advance) current scene (30 during playback. seconds after)8) Pause X Go to the next chapter, track, or scene1) > Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene1) . twice in a second. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current chapter, track, or scene. Turn off the sound temporarily MUTING. To cancel, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.
Displaying multi-angles and subtitles are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to turn them off. • You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file. Changing the sound SUBTITLE ANGLE To change the angles When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format.
displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. x DVD-VR Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.2.0) (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 a VIDEO CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Tip • To play without using the PBC function, press ./ > or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to select a track, then press H or . The system starts playback.
Note Using Play Mode Creating your own program Disc • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: – you eject the disc. – the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). – you change or reset the settings on the Setup Display. – you change the parental control level. – you change the function by pressing FUNCTION. – you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
4 Press c. To change or cancel a program The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). 1 PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 5 0: 00:00 T –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 2 3 ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7.
To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note X/x, DISPLAY Disc • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Program Play and Repeat Play are also canceled. Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 2 Press X/x to select then press .
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current chapter. Searching/Selecting a Disc x VIDEO CD/CD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeats all of the tracks on the disc. • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track. x DATA CD/DATA DVD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on the disc. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. • [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can repeat the current file.
To display the DVD’s menu on the Control Menu display 1 Press 3 4 Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP MENU]. Press Press X/x to select a setting. • [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles created from [ORIGINAL] for editing. • [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles originally recorded. [DISC . The options for [DISC MENU] appear. 3 [ORIGINAL/ . 4 Press Disc Press X/x to select MENU], then press Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.
2 Press X/x to select the search method. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 03: 17 DVD VIDEO To search for a scene using the time code 1 2 Press . [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. Input the time code using the number buttons. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning.
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 file or folder Disc You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). DVD MENU X/x, Note • The system will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.
TRACK LIST 03 In the Middle of Nowher... 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire Press X/x to select a file and press . The system starts playing the selected file. You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list. Selecting a JPEG image file or folder PICTURE NAVI DVD MENU C/X/x/c, To stop playback Press x.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Displaying the list of MP3 files/JPEG image files Disc 1 Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you want to view, then press . To return to normal screen, press O RETURN. X/x, Note • PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC]. DISPLAY Tip • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen. To display the additional JPEG image files, select the bottom JPEG image file and press x.
Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. DVD MENU 8 9 Note • PICTURE NAVI does not work when [MUSIC] is selected. • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file.
To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show 1 Press Enjoying DivX® Videos DISPLAY twice. 2 Press X/x to select then press . [EFFECT], The options for [EFFECT] appear. 3 Press X/x to select a setting. • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom. • [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches out from left to right of the TV screen. • [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches out from the center of the TV screen.
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. FOLDER LIST SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES Tip • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs” (page 5). Note • The system may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files. • The system cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.
Restricting Playback of the Disc FILE LIST MY FAVOURITES HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 Press X/x to select a file and press . The selected file starts playing. To go to the next or previous page Press / . To return to the previous display Disc [PARENTAL CONTROL] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password.
5 6 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press . “Parental Control Area Code List” (page 104) using the number buttons. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. 10 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press . Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press . x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed. 11 Press X/x to select the desired level, then press . [PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is complete.
10 Enter a new 4-digit password using the Changing the password number buttons, then press . 11 To confirm your password, re-enter it Number button If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press correct number. Disc FUNCTION using the number buttons, then press . , then input the X/x, DISPLAY 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU 1 2 3 50GB Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel display.
4 Press . The selected decoding mode is applied. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. To turn the surround effect off Note • The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g., digital stereo signals, digital multi signals, etc.) except for DVD multi-channel signals. • You cannot select the decoding mode when the control unit is reading the files in the USB device or transferring songs.
Selecting the Sound Mode You can select a suitable sound mode for various sources such as movies or music. Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level You can adjust the bass and treble level easily. TONE X/x, SOUND MODE +/– 1 Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to the control unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 19) and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital. Sound Adjustment You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal.
4 Tuner 5 Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY” appears in the front panel display. or c. Press A preset number appears in the front panel display. Presetting Radio Stations TUNED You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 6 STEREO Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Tip • You can operate the tuner function by observing the following display on the TV screen.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 54)). FUNCTION To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies 1 2 3 4 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display. Press D.TUNING. Press the number buttons to select the frequencies. Press . X/x/c, VOLUME +/– 1 SYSTEM MENU PRESET +/– TUNING +/– x • To improve reception, reorient the connected antennas (aerials). Tuner Tip D.
If you make a mistake Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Only one name can be entered for each preset station. Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. 7 Press .
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Tuner The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Note • RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the signal strength is weak.
Note Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only.
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off FUNCTION Using the Theater/Theatre Mode (Theater/Theatre Mode) If your TV is compatible with the Theater/ Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies and the sound is output from the system’s speaker automatically by pressing THEATER/THEATRE. X/x, 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
Turning the system off in sync with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the system’s remote, the system turns off automatically. Note • Before using the System Power Off function, set the function for TV power. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. • Depending on the status of the system (ex. while other than “DVD” or “TV” function, or playing a CD), the system may not turn off automatically.
Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB Device FUNCTION * Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by the system. 1 Note • The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. 2 About playable USB devices • Do not use USB devices other than those listed in “Playable USB Devices” (supplement). However, some USB devices listed may not work properly due to specification changes. Operation of models not listed (supplement) is not guaranteed.
• The system can play back the following files. File • • • • • • • • • • • • 62GB Extension of the file MP3 file “.mp3” WMA file “.wma” AAC file “.m4a” JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg” The system will play back any data with the extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
FOLDER LIST 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 7 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 1st Album (1986) In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) Ready for Romance (1986) In the Garden of Venus (1987) Romantic Warriors (1987) Back for Good (1988) Alone (1999) Press X/x to select a folder. x To play audio files in a folder Press H to start playing the selected folder. Press . The list of files contained in the folder appears. Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you press .
3 Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press . Tip • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen. To display the additional JPEG image files, select the bottom JPEG image file and press x. To return to the previous JPEG image file, select the top JPEG image file and press X. • The system can recognize up to 150 JPEG image files in a single folder. The options for [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] appear. 4 5 6 Press X/x to select [IMAGE]. Press . Press DVD MENU.
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration longer than [SLOW 1]. 4 Press Displaying the list of audio files/JPEG image files . Note • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more. 1 DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display You can play the audio files on the USB device in random order. Note • Same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing audio files. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play and Repeat Play are also canceled.
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. • [TRACK] (audio files only): You can repeat the current file. 4 Press . 1 The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 2 The item is selected. Press DISPLAY. (When playing a JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) Press X/x to select the search method. • [TRACK]: Audio files. • [FILE]: JPEG image files. • [FOLDER]: Folders. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
Viewing the information of an audio file in the front panel display Viewing the information of an audio file on the TV screen DISPLAY DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the USB device, the display changes: 1y2 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name* * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.
Note Tip • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages. • Depending on the type of file being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text characters will be displayed. • Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY]. DD: Day MM: Month YYYY: Year • Date information varies depending on the area.
Transferring Songs in a USB Device Transferring songs on an audio CD into a USB device You can transfer songs on an audio CD in a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer the MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD into the USB device. For connecting the USB device, see “Connecting the USB device” (page 61). The transferred music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.
5 Select a track that you want to transfer. Available space of the USB device USB RECORDING 1 2 3 TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK Free: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Transferring MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD into a USB device START ALL ALL Tracks to be transferred. Press X/x to select the track, then press . The tracks are marked in the order that you select. C/X/x/c, DISPLAY x To select all tracks on the audio CD x Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL], then press .
6 Select an MP3 file/folder that you want to transfer. Available space of the USB device Erasing audio files on a USB device You can erase audio files on the USB device. USB RECORDING 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo... 06_Strangers_B... 07_Stay_maxi_ve... Free: START FUNCTION ALL ALL CLEAR MP3 files/folders to be transferred. C/X/x/c, x To select the desired MP3 file/folder Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press .
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter Note • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the control unit while the system is turned on. • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, the images are also output. In this case, the system outputs the composite video signal only, regardless of the type of video signal. Start playback of the connected component.
• • • • Other Operation Using the Setup Display [HDMI SETUP] (page 77) [AUDIO SETUP] (page 78) [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 78) [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 79) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the country model.
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” (page 89). Setting the display or sound track language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Tip • If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 104) using the number buttons. Settings for the display [VIDEO SETUP] Select settings according to the TV to be connected.
Note • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. 16:9 aspect ratio TV x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] You can set the progressive signal that is output from the VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks to on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept progressive signals?” (page 27). [OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals. [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. When you select [ON], follow the Steps below. 1 Select [ON], then press .
Settings for the HDMI x [VOLUME LIMIT] [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p) OFF LEVEL2 YCBCR OFF SD If you change the output method of the TV to the system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER/THEATRE, the System Audio Control (page 60) is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the system. You can prevent this by limiting the maximum level of the volume.
x [JPEG RESOLUTION] You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack. ]: The system outputs standard [SD resolution with a black frame. [HD ]: The system outputs HD resolution with a black frame. [HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. ]: The system outputs [(1920 × 1080i) HD full size HD resolution with a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full size HD resolution without a black frame. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range.
[ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do not operate the system for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. x [BACKGROUND] You can select the background color or picture on the TV screen. x [PARENTAL CONTROL] You can set the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc” (page 47). x [DivX] [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible sound, you can change the level of the speakers. SPEAKER SETUP LEVEL(FRONT): L: R: SUBWOOFER: 0.0dB 0.0dB 0.
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Changing the Input Level of the Sound Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV (AUDIO IN) jack on the control unit. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the control unit.
Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. 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. SLEEP NIGHT Other Operation Press SLEEP. Press NIGHT. “NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and Illumination The brightness of the front panel display and illumination can be set to either of 2 levels. Changing the Display Mode (INFORMATION MODE) You can change the displayed information in the front panel display. DIMMER X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Press DIMMER until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “DIMMER OFF”: Bright. • “DIMMER ON”: Dark. 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Illuminating the Front Panel Buttons Viewing Information About the Disc (ILLUMINATION MODE) You can set the type of illumination for the front panel. Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display DISPLAY Other Operation X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU 1 2 3 Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. • “ON”: turns on the illumination at all times.
6 Track and index* * VIDEO CD only. x Super VCD 1 Playing time of the current track 2 Track text 3 Track and index number Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) DISPLAY 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name* * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T-**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D-**:** Remaining time of the current disc x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) • T **:** Playing time of the current track • **:**:** Playing time of the current file Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages.
Checking the date information of JPEG image file You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
Code numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code number If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the code that works with your TV.
By pressing You can Number buttons, Select the TV channel. After pressing /, you can select the text page by entering the three digit page number. ANALOG Switch to analogue mode. DIGITAL Switch to digital mode. / / Colored buttons Display the information. Access Text. Select the options on the menu. Display the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default 8 Press . Do not press [/1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete. Note You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 74) other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings. • The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL], and [EFFECT] settings also return to the default settings. FUNCTION DISPLAY 1 2 Other Operation C/X/x/c, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.
Additional Information Precautions On power sources • Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) 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 placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided.
Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Additional Information • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
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. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Power Symptom Remedy The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely. • Check that the system cable is connected securely.
Symptom Remedy Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your control unit directly to your TV, try connecting your control unit to your TV’s video input (page 19). Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Symptom Remedy The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 file. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 32). • Make sure the control unit is connected properly. The surround effect is difficult to • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 50). hear when you are playing a • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 16, 79). sound track of Dolby Digital, • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It DTS, or MPEG audio.
Remedy The JPEG image file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). • It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.” • It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on the Internet WEB site.
Symptom Remedy [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD. • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken. • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF. • The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format. • The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.
Symptom Remedy The sound is distorted. • The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Send audio files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device. There is noise or the sound skips. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device. • Noise may have entered during the transfer process. Delete the file, and try transferring again. • Transfer the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.
Symptom Remedy The USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file) cannot be played back. • USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 are unsupported.* • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back. • The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.” • The AAC file does not have the extension “.m4a.” • The data is not transferred in the desired format.
Symptom Remedy Transferring to a USB device results in an error. • You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” (supplement). • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during transfer. Delete the partially transferred file, and transfer again. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the TV screen or front panel display. In this case, check the following table. C:13:50 100GB First 3 characters of the service number Cause and/or corrective action C 13 • The disc is dirty. ,Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 91).
Video Section Specifications Outputs Amplifier Section 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS output power (reference) FL/FR*: 135 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer*: 135 W (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Power output (rated) * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output. HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) Speakers Front speaker (SS-TSF200) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.3 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-master. Glossary Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Connector panel FM75 COAXIAL ANTENNA Y L DIGITAL IN COAXIAL PB/CB SAT/CABLE COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT R TV AUDIO IN PR/CR COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT Left side view DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OUT SAT/CABLE TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL DMPORT DC5V 0.
Front panel display SLEEP MUTING DTS TUNED TITLE CHAP STEREO MONO NTSC CD NIGHT REPEAT 1 PROGRESSIVE DIGITAL K Lights up when the night mode is on. (81) B Lights up when the sound of the system is muted. (31, 87) L Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) input. (19) C Displays the USB status D Lights up when a station is received.
Subwoofer Rear view Bottom view FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 A Ventilation slots B SPEAKER (FRONT R/FRONT L) jacks (16) 108GB C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (16)
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER M–Z ANALOG ws (87) ANGLE 6 (32) AUDIO ea (32, 53) CLEAR es (36, 56, 74) D.
Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off Note • The Control Menu display appears during the “DVD” or “USB” function.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Total number of chapters Control Menu items 98( 99) 13( 99) T 0: 04: 17 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER Selected item DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) Type of disc being played Playing time Current setting Options REPEAT ENTER Quit: DISPLAY Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY.
[DISC MENU] (page 38) You can display the DVD’s menu. [BROWSING] (page 43) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [SETUP] (page 74) [QUICK] (page 26) You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV. [CUSTOM] In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings. [FOLDER] (page 39) You can select the folder to be played.
List of Control Menu Items for USB device Item Item Name, Function [REPEAT] (page 66) You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file repeatedly. [BROWSING] (page 65) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [DATE] (page 69) You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. [INTERVAL] (page 64) You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 76 5.1 Channel Surround 33 A A/V SYNC 80 AAC file 61 ANGLE 32 ATTENUATE 80 AUDIO 75 AUDIO (HDMI) 77 AUDIO DRC 78 AUDIO SETUP 78 B BACKGROUND 79 BASS 52 C COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 76 CONTROL FOR HDMI 77 Control for HDMI 58 Control Menu Display 110 Control unit 105 CUSTOM 74, 89 D DATA CD 45 DATA DVD 45 DEC.
