4-242-678-11(4) Stylish AV System DAV-DS1000 © 2003 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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 newspapers, 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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Precautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not climb on the subwoofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result. On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.
Table of Contents WARNING .......................................................................................................... 2 Welcome! ........................................................................................................... 2 Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3 About This Manual .............................................................................................
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ Automatically Decoding the Input Audio Signal (Auto Decoding) .................... Enjoying Surround Sound ................................................................................ Using Only the Front Speakers and Subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo) ............... 50 52 52 55 Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles .....................................................................
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the control unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) Terms for discs • Title The longest sections of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. • Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. • Album Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.
Examples of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers.
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. • 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. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Control unit xFront panel 1 (remote sensor) (18) 2 Front panel display (11) 3 Control button (7, .
Front panel display xWhen playing back a DVD DVD Current sound PCM PRO LOGIC ; DIGITAL Playing status H X Current surround format TITLE Current title number CHAP Current chapter number Lights up when you can change the angle Lights up when MUTING is on Volume/Time progress indicator ANGLE REPEAT 1 Current repeat mode MUTING xWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 SA CD VIDEO CD Disc format Current sound PCM PRO LOGIC Current surround format Playing status H X TRACK Curr
xWhen listening to the radio TUNER Lights up when tuning automatically Current band STEREO MONO AUTO PRO LOGIC Monaural/Stereo effect Current surround format FM AM TUNED Preset number Volume Lights up when MUTING is on MUTING xWhen listening to connected video component VIDEO Current surround format PRO LOGIC Volume Lights up when MUTING is on 12GB MUTING
Subwoofer Top panel 1 ! (power) button/(on/standby) indicator (36) 2 FOOT LIGHT switch (68) 3 EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (26, 72) 4 EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack (27) 5 SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack (19) 6 TUNER INPUT jack (25) 7 WIRELESS REAR L/R jacks (20) 8 SPEAKER jacks (20, 24) EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) FOOT LIGHT HIGH LOW OFF SYSTEM CONNECTOR TUNER INPUT L WIRELESS REAR R FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R REAR L IMPEDANCE USE 4Ω SPEAKER continued 13GB
Remote Rear side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 1 2 3 4 5 6 RESET button (18) TV [/1 (on/standby) (63) Z (open/close) (36, 38) NAME (66) STEREO/MONO (65) MEMORY (34) 7 8 9 q; qa qs CLEAR (42, 44, 45, 47) PLAY MODE (42, 44) AUDIO (50) ANGLE (56) SUBTITLE (57) VOL +/– (63, 65) qd .
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. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Current playing Playback status Disc name or title name (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
TIME (page 48) AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 50) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. Changes the audio setting. SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 56) Changes the angle. 57) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/ Selects the play mode.
Getting Started Quick Overview This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 70. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 71.
Using the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. The remote control of this system employs a solar panel for indoor use that can get enough battery from normal lighting in the room. To avoid excessive battery consumption, make sure that the remote is always placed in a brightly lit place facing up. This way, the battery will remain charged. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connecting the subwoofer Getting Started Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack of the subwoofer. When you insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONNECTOR cord, press and hold both ends of the plug.
Setting up the wireless speakers (Wireless setting) You do not need to connect the rear speakers to the system; audio signals are transmitted from the connected front speakers to the rear speakers. You cannot use any speakers other than those supplied with this system. Note When you use the speakers in the Wireless setting, make sure to set “CONNECT” to “WIRELESS” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 32).
Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Subwoofer Getting Started EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) FOOT LIGHT HIGH LOW OFF SYSTEM CONNECTOR TUNER INPUT L WIRELESS REAR R FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R REAR L IMPEDANCE USE 4Ω SPEAKER Wireless data output cord Wireless data output cord L WIRELESS REAR Speaker cord R FRONT R CENTER FRONT L Speaker cord Rear speaker (R) To mains Speaker cord Rear speaker (L) To mains Mains lead Mains lead continued 21GB
z You can turn on/off the power of the rear speakers using the switch on the lower side panel of each rear speaker. The indicator on each rear speaker changes as follows: subwoofer power on/data received (green); subwoofer power on/no data (blinks green); subwoofer power off (red). Switch 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.
About the wireless rear speakers This wireless rear speaker system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 78). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). Top view Side view Infrared signal Approx. 5m Approx. 5m 45° Front speakers 45° Getting Started Infrared signal 45° Approx. 10 m Rear speakers 45° 45° Approx. 5m 45° Front speakers Approx. 10 m Rear speakers 45° 45° Approx.
Connecting the rear speakers using the speaker cords (Wired setting) You can also connect the rear speakers using the speaker cord. In this case, you do not need to connect the wireless data output cords to the front speakers. Notes • When you use the speakers in Wired setting, make sure to set “CONNECT” to “WIRED” in “SPEAKER SETUP” (page 32). • When you use the speakers in Wired setting, do not connect the mains leads to the rear speakers.
Step 2: Aerial Hookups Joining the tuner AM loop aerial Getting Started Attach the AM loop aerial and the FM wire aerial to the tuner box. FM wire aerial Connecting the tuner Connect the tuner to the subwoofer using the supplied tuner cord.
Step 3: TV Hookup Connect the system to your TV using the supplied SCART (EURO AV) cord. Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the subwoofer. TV EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) FOOT LIGHT HIGH LOW OFF SYSTEM CONNECTOR TUNER INPUT L WIRELESS REAR R FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R REAR L IMPEDANCE USE 4Ω SPEAKER SCART (EURO AV) cord Subwoofer Notes • • • • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
Step 4: Video Components Hookup Note Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the t EURO AV INPUT (FROM VIDEO) jack of the subwoofer. Be sure to make the connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
Step 5: Mains Hookup and Turn on the Power After all connections are complete, connect the mains leads of the subwoofer and rear speakers to the mains, then connect the mains leads of your TV/Video components. Before connecting the mains leads Bundle the connected cords of the subwoofer and secure them with the bands, and then attach the rear cover of the subwoofer. Pull the band with pulling the knob to the front, to unfasten the band.
Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers Getting Started 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 metres closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 metres closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 metres (A) from the listening position.
Note on placing speakers Use caution when placing the subwoofer or front/rear speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 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.
Specifying the rear speaker position If you select anything other than “NONE” in “REAR,” specify the position of the rear speakers. BEHIND SIDE Select this if the rear speakers are located in section B. Select this if the rear speakers are located in section A. Getting Started These parameters are not available when “REAR” is set to “NONE.” Position diagram 90 A A 45 B B 20 xDISTANCE The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below.
FRONT 5m CENTER 5m REAR 3.4 m Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 metre increments from 1.0 to 15.0 metres. Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 metres forward closer to the listening position, in 0.2 metre increments. Rear speaker distance can be moved up to 4.6 metres closer to your listening position from the front speaker position, in 0.2 metre increments. Notes • When you select the item, the sound is momentarily interrupted.
xTEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “BALANCE” and “LEVEL.” OFF ON Adjusting the speaker volume and level 1 After you stop playback, select “SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP in the Setup Display. 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set to “ON.” You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using X/x.
Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM on the TV screen. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. MEMORY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 PRESET –/+ FUNCTION BAND TUNING –/+ ENTER 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER” appears in the front panel display. The TUNER information appears on the TV screen. 2 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears. Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.
4 Press MEMORY. A preset number flashes. Preset number TUNER 1 TUNED STEREO 5 Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number you want. TUNER 7 Getting Started BAND : FM 9 1 . 4 0MHz ST A T I ON : TUNED STEREO FM 9 1 . 4 0MHz BAND : ST A T I ON : 6 Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears and the station is stored. 7 Repeat Step 2 to 6 to store other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING + or – repeatedly in Step 3 to tune in the station manually.
Playing Discs 4 Playing Discs Load a disc after “OPEN” appears in the front panel display. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is retracted automatically. With the labelled side facing to the front Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
To remove the disc Press Z. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. “OPEN” appears in the front panel display. To turn off the system Press 1 on the remote. The system enters standby mode and the ! (on/standby) indicator on the subwoofer lights up in red (the control unit’s control button indiactor also lights up in red). To turn off the system completely, press ! on the subwoofer. Do not press ! on the subwoofer to turn it off while the disc shutter is open.
Additional operations Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Z MUTING 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 ./> H To Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Mute the sound x X When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x.
Notes • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you turn the power off by pressing ! on the subwoofer. – you change the play mode. – you change the setting on the Setup Menu. Using the DVD’s Menu Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 DVD TOP MENU Playing Discs A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (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. Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 ./> H/ SELECT ENTER 1 x O RETURN X/x Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears.
Playing an MP3 Audio Track 2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press ENTER or c. The list of albums contained in the disc appears. MP3 2 Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into the system. Press H. 3 The system starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc. Select an album you want to play using X/x and press ENTER.
Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”. • If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track name. About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CDROMs, 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.
2 5 Press c. The cursor moves to the track (in this case, “1”). Before programming the MP3 tracks, it is required to select the album. Total Time 0:00 Select the track you want to programme. For example, select track “7.” Program 1 Track 2 1 TRACK1 3 2 TRACK2 4 3 TRACK3 5 4 TRACK4 6 5 TRACK5 7 6 TRACK6 8 7 TRACK7 9 8 TRACK8 10 9 TRACK9 10 TRACK10 4 6 Press H to start Programme Play. Programme Play begins. When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Setting the shuffle mode on the Control Menu You can select the normal shuffle and album shuffle (MP3 only). You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. 7 8 >10 10/0 9 H CLEAR PLAY MODE DVD DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c.
Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) REPEAT CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 and when Programme Play is set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the tracks on the disc, or repeats the current album (MP3 only). • TRACK: repeats the current track.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow- Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) motion Play) Press m or M while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.
xWhen playing a DVD (TITLE) Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), and album (MP3). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Searching for a chapter/index 1 2 4 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. Press X/x to select the search method. xWhen playing a DVD (CHAPTER) 5 xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (INDEX) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or indexes.
Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time 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.
Sound Adjustments 3 Changing the Sound xWhen 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 83 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.
Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ. Current audio format* DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) DVD T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH * “PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is displayed.
Automatically Decoding the Input Audio Signal Enjoying Surround Sound (Auto Decoding) 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.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 SOUND FIELD +/– DISPLAY Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until “S.F 3,” “S.F 4,” or “S.F 5,” appears in the front panel display. If the system mode is set to anything except “VIDEO,” each time you press SOUND FIELD +/–, “CINEMA STUDIO EX A,” “CINEMA STUDIO EX B,” or “CINEMA STUDIO EX C” momentarily appears on the TV screen.
x NORMAL SURROUND Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II to create surround effects (page 73). x DIGITAL CONCERT HALL A Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of the CONCERTGEBOUW in Amsterdam, which is famous for a large sound stage produced by reflectivity.
Notes • When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz (sampling frequency). • In the case of a MULTI or 2CHANNEL encoded Super Audio CD, AUTO DECODING is automatically set. When you connect your headphones to the PHONES jack of the control unit, HEADPHONE 2CH is automatically activated.
Enjoying Movies 3 Changing the Angles Press c or ENTER. The angle number changes to “-.” If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that 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 the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding. 4 SUBTITLE 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies.
Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM 3 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 users. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.
5 Enter or re-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 Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3 again.
Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 xWhen you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL H C/X/x/c O RETURN ENTER DVD SETUP Enter password, then press 4 1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. “CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION PRO LOGIC 2CH MODE AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO DRC: .
7 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 8: CHANGE PASSWORD 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: 8 OFF NC17 R PG13 PG 1 In Step 5, select “CHANGE PASSWORD t” using x, then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears. 2 Follow Step 3 to enter a new password. Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set G Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.
Area Code Standard Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Korea Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376 Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390 Canada 2079 Norway 2379 Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427 China 2092 Philippines 2424 Denmark 2115 Portugal 2436 Finland 2165 Russia 2489 France 2174 Singapore 2501 Germany 2109 Spain 2149 Hong Kong 2219 Sweden 2499 India 2248 Switzerland 2086 Indonesia 2238 Taiwan 2543 I
Other Operations Controlling the TV With the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. TV Manufacturer Code number SONY 001 DAEWOO 002, 004, 005, 006, 007, 015 FISHER 008 GOLDSTAR 002, 003, 011, 012, 015, 034 GRUNDIG 017, 034 HITACHI 002, 013, 014, 015 Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing TV [/1 TV/VIDEO You can Turn the TV on or off. Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. Switching between TV and DVD Using the COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch, you can switch the remote signal between control of the TV and control of the DVD unit. When you watch the DVD, ensure that you have the COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch set to DVD.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 34). To listen to non-preset radio stations 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. z If an FM programme is noisy 1 STEREO/ MONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 FUNCTION Press STEREO/MONO on the remote so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programme signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features such as station name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Naming Preset Stations You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the TV screen when a station is selected.
3 4 Press NAME. Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press x/X to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. If you make a mistake Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press x/X to select the right character. 5 Press ENTER. Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display There are two levels of brightness for the front panel display. Adjust the brightness according to your room’s lighting conditions.
Changing the Brightness of the Subwoofer’s Foot Light You can change the brightness of the subwoofer’s foot light using the switch on the subwoofer. Adjust the brightness according to your room’s design and lighting conditions.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 2 By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 70-73. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 84. Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,” “SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,” “SPEAKER SETUP,” and “RESET*.
4 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 4:3 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO “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 69).
16:9 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 4:3 LETTER BOX Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. 4:3 PAN SCAN Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 69). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: LINE: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE VIDEO xTV TYPE (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).
x LINE Select the method of outputting video signals from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the subwoofer. VIDEO RGB Outputs video signals. Outputs RGB signals. Note If your TV does not conform to the RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “RGB.” Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display.
x 2CH MODE This system incorporates Dolby Pro Logic II with movie mode and music mode, and can reproduce in 5.1 channel (and 2channel) surround sound through Dolby Pro Logic II. When the Sound Field is set to “NORMAL SURROUND,” you can select the type of decoding for a 2 channel source. PRO LOGIC Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is II MOVIE ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Sound There is no sound. 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. In the case of repair, all system components are required to be checked in order to locate a malfunction*.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu display (page 50). , Make sure you connect the system appropriately. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. , Make sure the sound field function is on (page 52). , Check the speaker connections and setting (pages 29). , Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played. The system turned off during DVD playback. , The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet. , The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” , The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” , The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The system does not operate properly. Self-diagnosis Function , If static electricity, etc., causes the system to operate abnormally, press ! on the subwoofer to turn the system off and then on again. (When letters/numbers appear in the Subwoofer's foot light is not lit/dim/ bright. , Adjust the brightness using the FOOT LIGHT swich on the rear panel of the subwoofer (page 68). display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning.
Hi-fi audio transmission band (2 to 6 MHz) Glossary Analog transmission Digital transmission (Digital Infrared Audio Transmission ) Album Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks. Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony.
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 rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.
Region Code 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 “ ” 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.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front: 100 W + 100 W Center*: 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Rear*: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 100 W+ 100 W (4 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Video section Input Output EURO AV video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms EURO AV video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms EURO AV RGB:R,G,B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Control unit Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 324 × 342 × 245 mm (w/h/d) 3.1 kg Speakers Front/Rear Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 78 mm dia. cone type × 2, 25 mm dia. hard dome 4 ohms 140.5 × 1,250 × 108 mm (w/h/d) (Base: 300 × 300 mm) 8.4 kg (Front) 9.
Language Code List For details, see pages 50, 57, 70. 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 71 2CH MODE 73 4:3 LETTER BOX 71 4:3 PAN SCAN 71 Handling discs 9 Scan 46 SCENE 15 Scene 7, 80 SCREEN SAVER 71 SCREEN SETUP 71 SHUFFLE 44 Shuffle Play 44 SIZE 30 Slow-motion Play 46 Sound Field 52 SPEAKER SETUP 29, 73 Speaker System Hookup 19 SUBTITLE 57, 70 Subwoofer 13 Super Audio CD 80 A I INDEX 48 Index 7 Aerial Hookups 25 Album 7, 78 ALBUM 41, 47 ANGLE 56 AUDIO 50, 70 AUDIO DRC 73 AUDIO OUTPUT 73 L B M BACKGROUND 71 BALANCE 32 BAND 34 MEMORY 34 MP3 41 Multi-angle fu
Quick Reference for Remote Commander qd H PLAY/SELECT Plays a disc. qf DVD TOP MENU Displays the title menu on the TV screen. qg DVD DISPLAY Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items. qh C/X/x/c/ENTER Selects and executes the items or settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 qj DVD SETUP Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items. qk 1 (standby) Turns on and off the power of the system.
