4-248-454-12(1) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-FC9 ©2003 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.
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Precautions 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. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating. • Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier.
Table of Contents Welcome! ................................................ 3 Precautions .............................................. 4 About this Manual................................... 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Terms for discs........................................ 7 Notes about Discs ................................. 10 Note on DVD 5-DISC changer ............. 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display......
Additional Information Troubleshooting .................................... 75 Specifications........................................ 78 Glossary ................................................ 79 Index to Parts and Controls................... 82 Language code list ................................ 87 DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 88 Index ..................................................... 89 Quick reference for Remote Commander ......................
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. • In this manual, the European model is used for illustration and on-screen display (OSD) purpose. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
Disc DVD structure Title Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure Disc Track Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Disc JPEG structure Album File 8US About Multi Session CD • This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back. • This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.
• Progressive JPEG file * A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization) Do not load the following discs: • A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 81). • A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still left on it.
Notes about 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. Note on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker DISC 1 DISC 2 Disc DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 • 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. • After playing, store the disc in its case.
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 Currently playing title number (Video CD/ titles or tracks recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Currently playing Disc number and title name Playback status name or disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
FILE (JPEG only) (page 31) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 44) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 52) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 33, 36) REPEAT (page 36) 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 (1) • FM wire antenna (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Subwoofer cord (3.5m) (11ft 5 7/8in.) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP900 (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (1) • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) • Tall type speakers-connection (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 colours 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 23. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour 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 (grey) jacks Centre speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack Front speaker (R) Getting Started Connect Front speaker (L) Centre speaker FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R SURR L SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT SPEAKER LINE IN AUTO OFF POWER SAVE Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Subwoofer Note on placing speakers
Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers.
To change the speaker cables Detaching Getting Started If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. 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 Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas 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 as shown below.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2 etc.
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords Before connecting the AC power cords of this system and subwoofer to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 15).
Speaker Setup North American numerical equivalents: a) 5 feet (1.5 metres) b) 15 feet (4.5 metres) c) 3 to 23 feet (0.9 to 6.9 metres) Place speakers as illustrated below The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 metre (1.0 foot) from the TV set.
5 Press the button of the disc number you want. “READY!” 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 DISC 1 A. If there is a disc in the stocker that you select, the disc is ejected, “READY!” 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 7 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 27), (VIDEO CD: page 28). Press DISC 1-5 A on the system, or Z on the remote. When you press Z on the remote, the disc in the stocker whose DISC indicator is green is ejected. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. “READY!” appears in the front panel display. To turn on the system Press "/1 on the system.
Notes Additional operations • If there is no disc in the system, “READY!” appears on the front panel display. • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. Z DISC SKIP ./> X H x MUTING VOLUME +/– To Press Stop x Pause* X Resume play from pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, scene, or file in continuous play mode > Go back to the preceding .
(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. Using the DVD’s Menu 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 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver. 2.0) (PBC Playback) • 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 With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.
Playing an MP3 Audio Track 1 2 Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into the system. Press H. Playing Discs You can play MP3 audio tracks 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 tracks. 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.
4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. Playing JPEG Image Files The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. 3:HOME TOWN ROCK BEST HIT MP3 1.HIGHWAY 2.VIEW POINT 3.MY CHILDREN 4.DANCING 5.GOOD TASTE 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY 10.PORT TOWER 11.STANDARD 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.
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. Selecting an album and file 5 The selected file starts playing. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. To turn off the display DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 O RETURN Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c.
Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc To rotate the current image M H H C/c 1 2 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Slide show starts from the current image. Rotate the current image using C/c. Press H when you want to exit Slide show. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90°. Each time you press C, the image turns counterclockwise by 90°. Return to normal play from the current image.
ALL/ONE/ALBUM Selecting the Play Mode (All Discs, One Disc, or Album) PLAY MODE Playing Discs You can select the play mode that plays all discs continuously, one disc, or album. • 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. • ONE: The system plays only the one disc you have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for 1 disc only.
2 Creating Your Own Program Program 1 Disc 2 DISC1(CD) 3 DISC2(CD) 4 DISC3(CD) 5 DISC4(CD) 6 DISC5(CD) 7 8 9 10 (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.
5 Press X/x or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER. 6 (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order. To program other tracks, repeat Steps 2 to 5. CLEAR The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order. 7 Playing Discs Program 1 DISC1(CD) –TRACK7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Playing in Random Order PLAY MODE Press H to start Program Play. Program Play begins.
Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu Playing Repeatedly You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). 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 28). H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY 1 (Repeat Play) REPEAT CLEAR 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. Playing Discs • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. • OFF: does not play repeatedly.
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 FF1M t FF2M t Opposite direction FR1m t FR2m The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/FR1m. 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 To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) Example: If you search for the playing time of the current title on a DVD 1 In Step 2, select (TIME). “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER or c. “T--:--:--” appears above “T**:**:**.
When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP H M S When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number TITLE CHAP H M INDEX M S M S M S M S S Remaining time and current track number TRK INDEX Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP H M Playing Discs TRK Remaining time and number of the current title S Playing time of the disc Remaining time and number of the current chapte
When playing back an MP3 Notes Playing time and current track number TRK M S M S Remaining time of the current track TRK Track (file) name Album (folder) name Current sound field When playing back a JPEG Current file number File name Album (folder) name Current sound field 42US • 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.
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information. The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing.
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 JPEG 01/ 01/ 2003 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics & Information technology Industries Association.
2 Sound Adjustments Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (AUDIO), The options for AUDIO appear. Changing the Sound 1:DVD 11 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) DVD T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH 3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signal. 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 87 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. DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.
Enjoying Surround Sound Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO A.F.D. AUTO AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MOVIE AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PLII MUSIC CINEMA STUDIO EX A C. ST. EX A* CINEMA STUDIO EX B C. ST. EX B* CINEMA STUDIO EX C C. ST. EX C* HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT L. CONCERT GAME GAME 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO Sound field Display HEADPHONE [2 CH] HP. [2CH] HEADPHONE THEATER HP.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) 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. SOUND FIELD +/– Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “C.ST.
Selecting other sound fields SOUND FIELD +/– x HEADPHONE [2CH] This mode outputs the sound from the headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. x HEADPHONE THEATER To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display.
Adjusting the subwoofer Using the Sound Effect You can adjust the subwoofer according to the playback source. This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. MODE NIGHT MODE Set the MODE switch on the subwoofer according to the source. For a video source such as a DVD, set the switch to MOVIE. For an audio source such as a CD, set it to MUSIC.
Notes • The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input stream is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect the headphones to the system, the BASS LEVEL function does not work. • When playing back a Super Audio CD, only the BASS LEVEL function works and the NIGHT MODE function does not work. You can activate these two sound effects at the same time.
3 Press ENTER or c. The angle number changes to “-.” Using Various Additional Functions 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 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.
4 Displaying Subtitles 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. Note Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. Tip You can select Subtitles directly by pressing SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the item changes.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 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. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.
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.
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. The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN 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.
TV Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. 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. TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. TV CH +/– Select the TV channel. Using the number buttons for controlling the TV Using the Video or Other Unit You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks.
3 Enjoying the Radio Press MEMORY. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Presetting Radio Stations ST FM You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 4 MHz Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number you want. "/1 ST FM FUNCTION MHz BAND 5 Press ENTER. The station is stored. ENTER PRESET –/+ TUNING –/+ m x ST FM 6 1 2 MHz Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.
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 61). "/1 DISPLAY FUNCTION BAND Tips STEREO/ MONO TUNING –/+ PRESET –/+ 1 To check the frequency or sound field VOLUME +/– Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel display changes as follows: index name of the station* t frequency t sound field t index name of the station...
If you make a mistake Naming Preset Stations You can enter a name of up to 6 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. Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. Capital letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. 5 Press ENTER.
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 up to 180 minutes. To change the brightness of the front panel display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. C/X/x/c/ ENTER C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU AMP MENU 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front panel display. 1 Press x/X until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display.
Returning to the default settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings. Other Operations C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front panel display. Press x/X until “MEMO. CLR. N” appears in the front panel display. Press C/c until “MEMO. CLR. Y” appears in the front panel display, and press ENTER. When you select “MEMO. CLR. N” and press ENTER, this operation will be cancelled.
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 “RESET*.” 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 6773.
To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. * When you select “RESET” in step 2, the following items are returned to the default settings. • Setup Menu (except for the PARENTAL CONTROL) (page 88) After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES” to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete). Select “NO” and press ENTER to cancel. Do not press "/1 on the system, when resetting the system.
Settings for the Display 16:9 (SCREEN SETUP) 4:3 LETTER BOX Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 66). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 PAN SCAN Note 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE INTERLACE Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
x COMPONENT OUT This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See page 80 for more information about the different types. 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 (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display.
x AUDIO DRC x JPEG DATE Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. Change the date information order of a JPEG image in the Control Menu. MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD OFF No compression of DYNAMIC range. ON Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. Note DYNAMIC range compression only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
Settings for the Speakers Height diagram (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 66). The default settings are underlined. 60 D D 30 FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this.
x DISTANCE x LEVEL The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. 3m (10ft) 3m (10ft) 3m (10ft) 3m (10ft) 3m (10ft) CENTER 0 dB Adjusts the level of the centre speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SURROUND LEFT 0 dB SURROUND RIGHT 0 dB Adjusts the level of the surround speakers (–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 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. Press X or x repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP,” then press ENTER or c. Press X or x repeatedly to select “TEST TONE,” then press ENTER or c. Press X or x repeatedly to select “ON,” then press ENTER.
C.D. (centre speaker distance) Up to 1.6 metres closer to the listening position than the front speakers. (Cannot be set to less than 1 metre.) S.D. (surround speakers distance) Up to 4.6 metres closer to the listening position than the front speakers. (Cannot be set to less than 1 metre.) S.P. (surround speakers position) BEHIND (behind) SIDE (side) S.H. (surround speakers height) LOW (low) HIGH (high) • LEVEL T.TONE (test tone) ON (on) OFF (off) F.______I_______ (front speaker balance) C.
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 is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged.
Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 metres (10 feet) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. • Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed. • The system can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. Other characters are displayed as “ ”. The system turns off during DVD playback. • If approximately one hour passes with DVD playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the system automatically turns off.
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.
Centre Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone type × 2, 25 mm (1 inch) dia. balance dome 4 ohms 379 × 125 × 85 mm (15 × 5 × 3 3/8 inches) (w/h/d, with the stand) 1.07 kg (2 lb 6 oz) Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a centre speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.
VIDEO CD 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. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated. A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A Disc slot (24) B DISC 1-5 A (eject)/indicators (24) I PHONES jack (on the side of the system) (24) C H (play) (24) J SOUND FIELD –/+ (47, 48, 49) D X (pause) (26) K DISPLAY (40, 43, 62) E x (stop) (26) L BAND (61, 62) F .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current sound Playing status Current sound effect Current chapter number TITLE CHAP H M S DIGITAL DOLBY PL ALL 1 DISC S Current title number Play mode Playing time NIGHT BASS SHUF PROG REP 1 Current mode Lights up during MULTI channel playback area (Super Audio CD only) Current sound SACD MULTI Current sound effect Playing status TRK M S PCM MP3 ALL 1 DISC S Play mode Current track number NIGHT BASS SHUF PBC PROG REP 1 Additional Informa
When playing back a JPEG file Playing status ALL 1 DISC S Play mode 84US Current file number
Rear Panel FRONT R CENTER SURR R FRONT L SURR L SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT SCAN SELECT VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SELECTABLE INTERLACE R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO OUT R AUDIO IN L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO AM VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SPEAKER R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO 2 FM 75 COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT F AM terminals (18) B SCAN SELECT switch (69) G FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (18) C VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jacks (20) H VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (20) D VIDEO 2 ANALO
Remote G PLAY MODE (33, 34, 35) H CLEAR (34, 35, 36, 38) I TV (60) J AUDIO (45) K ANGLE (52) L SUBTITLE (53) M .
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 AUDIO (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
Index Numerics H S 16:9 68 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 Handling discs 10 S VIDEO 20 Scan 37 SCENE 11 Scene 7, 81 SCREEN SAVER 68 SCREEN SETUP 68 Setup Display 66 SHUFFLE 35 Shuffle Play 35 SIZE 71 SLEEP 64 Slide show 32 Slow-motion 37 Sound Field 47 SPEAKER SETUP 23, 71 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 53, 67 Super Audio CD 81 A ALBUM 29, 38 Album 7, 79 ANGLE 52 Antenna Hookups 18 AUDIO 45, 67 AUDIO DRC 70 B BACKGROUND 68 BALANCE 72 BASS LEVEL 50 Batteries 13 CHAPTER 39 Chapter 7, 79 COMPONEN
Quick reference for Remote Commander 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 Ejects the disc. C Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. D Selects the component you want to use. E Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo reception. F Selects AM or FM band. G Selects program or shuffle play mode.
