2-590-760-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX10 ©2005 Sony Corporation
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 – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 10 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Hookup Overview................................. 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................ 72 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 74 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 76 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers.......................77 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 80 Notes about the Discs....................
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6 • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 88). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it.
format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound. 2 channel area*4 Types of Super Audio CDs There are two types of discs, depending on the SA-CD layer and CD layer combination.
Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: DISPLAY , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs. *3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu 2 for DATA CDs. *4 Displays the date for JPEG files. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY.
[ALBUM] (page 47) Selects the album to be played. [FILE] (page 47) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. [DATE] (page 52) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. [INTERVAL] (page 44) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. [EFFECT] (page 45) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Wall-mount pads • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) (1) You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Required cords Getting Started Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 77. Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Connecting the speakers Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker COAXIAL IN R FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER AUDIO IN L Y P B/C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R/C R AM WOOFER OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 SPEAKER VIDEO IN (DVD ONLY) VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL FM 75 Surround speaker (R) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
To connect the speaker cords Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal. Getting Started • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.
4 mm (5/32 inch) 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 25 mm (1 inch) 2 Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch). 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch) 3 Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the speaker. Wall-mount pads (7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick) (9/32 × 9/32 inch, 1/8 inch thick) 4 Hang the speakers on the screws. 4.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Note • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Step 3: TV Hookup Connecting the video cords Getting Started First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection. With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system speakers. Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (component).
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).
x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met.
TV AUDIO OUT L R To VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN) COAXIAL IN R FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER VIDEO IN Y P B/C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R/C R AM WOOFER OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2 SPEAKER AUDIO IN L VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO IN (DVD ONLY) VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT COAXIAL FM 75 To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied).
Step 4: Other Component Hookup Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the system. Getting Started You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks only of the system. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. Tip • When you connect another component to the system, you can enjoy the component by pressing FUNCTION (page 67).
Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 15). "/1 "/1 Getting Started Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) X/x/c ENTER "/1 AMP MENU With cover opened. After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. To turn on the system Press "/1.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. "/1 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. .
Note • If you want to change each setting, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). To recall the Quick Setup display 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 10 Press X/x to select the center speaker 2 distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m Note • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. You can set from 0.
Speaker Setup If color irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. Positioning the speakers If howling occurs For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Playing Discs "/1 Disc slot H Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically. The disc is drawn into the system automatically. Adjust the volume With the playback side facing down Connect headphone A FUNCTION DISC 1-5 Press A. Playing Discs 5 6 Playing Discs "/1 DISC SKIP FUNCTION .
Additional operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene . (except for JPEG) Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume. About DVD 5-DISC changer Stocker DISC 1 Disc DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP another disc Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the system.
If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 2 Press H. Note • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 76), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. – you change the function by pressing FUNCTION. – you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – 5 –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER. The track number may be displayed in 3 digits for a Super Audio CD. Selected track 0:15:30 T PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7.
T 6 (14) 2:50 PLAY CD T OFF OFF TRACK OFF OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC TRACK Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. 3 Press X/x to select the item to be repeated. The default setting is underlined. x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the current disc.
Tip • You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped. After selecting the [REPEAT] option, press H. Repeat Play starts. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status by pressing REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT, the [REPEAT] option changes. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. • When playing a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and their playing time are not the same, the audio sound will not match the image.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD Playing Discs Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played. X/x ENTER SA-CD/CD MULTI/2CH DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears.
Note • You cannot change a playback area during playback. Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in stop mode. Playing VIDEO CDs 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.
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Playing Discs • To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. [Play without PBC] appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) Note When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 41), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA 3 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. Playing Discs MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this system. 3( 30) The system starts playing the selected album. To stop playback x MENU H Press x. To play the next or previous MP3 audio track C/X/x/c ENTER PICTURE NAVI Press ./>.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 Press X/x to select an album and press ENTER. The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 The list of tracks contained in the album appears. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. MY FAVOURITE SONG 1(256) WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W ...
Rotating direction Note You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD. When you play back the DATA CD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. • Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album. • If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image, the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is canceled. • The slide show stops when you press X/x. Playing Discs Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
The default setting is underlined. • [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG image files as a slide show. 6 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 7 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only) 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 (A/V SYNC) Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [EFFECT], When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Playing Discs When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. SLOW m/M H / X 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed.
Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. Playing Discs Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. X/x ENTER DISPLAY Number buttons CLEAR With cover opened. 1 Press DISPLAY.
4 [INDEX] Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] If you make a mistake x When playing a Super Audio CD Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. [TRACK] 5 [INDEX] Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number.
Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playing Discs You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting C/X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY PICTURE NAVI With cover opened. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER 2 Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Viewing Information About the Disc When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW t Playing time and number of the current title r Remaining time of the current title r Playing time and number of the current chapter r DISPLAY DISPLAY Remaining time of the current chapter r Disc name r Title and chapter r The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds. With cover opened.
Tip Note • If the disc does not contain text, the Disc name or the Track (file) name is displayed “NO TEXT.” • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title. • If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. • The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text. • Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. * Appears when: – playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound x When playing a DVD-RW The audio streams recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: • [1: AUDIO] • [2: AUDIO] Sound Adjustments When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
Checking the audio signal format (DVD only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Display MONO MOVIE MONO MOVIE NIGHT NIGHT 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL HP 2CH STEREO *Use DCS Technology Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO SOUND FIELD 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.
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.
Tip • When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” “LINK” lights up in the front panel display. Selecting a sound field for movies, music, news, sports, or others You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 25). The each mode provided sound to suit the source.
Using the Sound Effect 4 Press ENTER or AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. Note • AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources. X/x/c ENTER DSGX AMP MENU With cover opened. Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DSGX again. Enjoying the sound at low volume Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. 1 2 Press AMP MENU.
Using Various Additional Functions Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles SUBTITLE ANGLE Using Various Additional Functions If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • 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. The same password is used for both Custom Parental Control and Parental Control.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” 2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press ENTER. 3 2 The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 3 The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 4: PG13 USA OFF USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. To turn off the Parental Control function The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
6 Area Code Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Malaysia 2363 Australia 2047 Mexico 2362 Austria 2046 Netherlands 2376 Belgium 2057 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand
TV Manufacturer Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. TV ?/1 TV TV/VIDEO TV CH +/– with the TV button ENTER TV VOL +/– with the TV button TV CH +/– Number buttons TV VOL +/– With cover opened. Note • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting.
* To use these buttons, set the remote to the TV mode by pressing the TV button. To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button again. You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. To select the TV channels, press the number buttons, then ENTER. Note • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds.
Transmit time TV’s input source TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) 5 2.5 6 3 1 VIDEO1 7 3.5 2 VIDEO2 8 4 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7 VIDEO7 8 VIDEO8 9* COMPONENT 1 INPUT CLEAR* COMPONENT 2 INPUT ALBUM –* COMPONENT 3 INPUT ALBUM +* COMPONENT 4 INPUT * Except for North American models. Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.
Enjoying the Sound of Other Components Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) FUNCTION You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation.
6 Enjoying the Radio FUNCTION PRESET –/+ 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored. TUNING –/+ C/X/x/c ENTER Press X/x to select the preset number you want. VOLUME +/– 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. CLEAR TUNER MENU With cover opened. Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. If you make a mistake 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 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 in 10 minutes decrements. Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. SLEEP X/x/c ENTER Press SLEEP. AMP MENU Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M R r SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M .....
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 x Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 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 pages from 73 to 79. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 95.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 2 [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). Select [YES] using X/x.
Settings for the Display [4:3 LETTER BOX] [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). The default settings are underlined.
x [BLACK LEVEL] Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. [ON] Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [OFF] Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white. 16:9 aspect ratio TV x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] [OFF] Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [ON] Raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black.
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Custom Settings x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUTO OFF ON x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode.
Settings for the Speakers Position 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. 90 A Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 72). The default settings are underlined. Note [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this.
1.0 - 7.0 m/ 4 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m/ 0 - 23 ft [L] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [R] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [CENTER] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) [SUBWOOFER] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. [FRONT] 3.
2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. 4 5 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTER. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
On your TV’s color Additional Information 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.
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. 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.
could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 21, 25). Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the screen. • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed. The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Sound No sound is heard from the center speaker.
and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 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 data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 43).
The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. 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 screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated 55 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output. Amplifier section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.
Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 70 × 100 mm (2 7/8 × 4 inches) cone type 2.7 ohms 86 × 165 × 102 mm (3 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 4 1/8 inches) (w/h/d) 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 200 mm (7 7/8 inches) cone type 1.3 ohms 206 × 382 × 392 mm (8 1/8 × 15 1/8 × 15 1/2 inches) (w/h/d) 7.8 kg (17 lb 4 oz) General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
Progressive format (sequential scanning) In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 progressive format. Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (31) H x (stop) (32, 71) B I X (pause) (32) (remote sensor) (13) C Front panel display (91) J H (play) (31) D PHONES jack (31) K A (eject) (31, 71) E VOLUME +/– (31) L DISC 1-5 (31) F FUNCTION (31) M "/1 (on/standby) (27, 31, 71) G .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display E Current sound effect (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) (58) B Current mode (DVD function only) F Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) (54) C Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) D Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (68) G Playing status (DVD function only) H Lights up during MULTI channel playback.
Rear panel COAXIAL IN R FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO 2 SPEAKER AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN Y P B/C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R/C R AM WOOFER VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO IN (DVD ONLY) VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT COAXIAL FM 75 A SPEAKER jacks (15) 92US B VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (25) F MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (21) C VIDEO 1 COAXIAL IN jack (25) G AM terminal (20) D VIDEO 1 VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (23, 25) H FM 75Ω COAXIAL
Remote D ./> PRESET –/+, TV CH –/+ (28, 32, 68) E H (play) (31) The H button has a tactile dot.* F TOP MENU (36) G C/X/x/c/ENTER (27, 33, 45, 55, 58, 60, 67, 72) C/X/x/c have tactile dots.* H O RETURN (38) I ALBUM –/+ (32, 65) J ANGLE (59) K AUDIO (53) The AUDIO button has a tactile dot.* L SUBTITLE (59) M Number buttons (36, 60, 64) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
eg TV CH –/+ (64) The TV CH + button has a tactile dot.* eh TV VOL +/– (64) ej MULTI/2CH (37) ek SA-CD/CD (37) el AMP MENU (27, 45, 58, 67) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPE MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
Index Numerics 16:9 74 4:3 LETTER BOX 74 4:3 OUTPUT 75 4:3 PAN SCAN 74 5.
S S VIDEO 21 Scan 46 SCENE 47 Scene 88 SCREEN SAVER 74 SCREEN SETUP 74 Searching 46 SETUP 72 Setup Display 72, 95 Shuffle Play 34 SIZE 77 SLEEP 70 Slide show 43 Slow-motion play 46 Sound Field 55 SPEAKER SETUP 77 Speaker setup 30 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 59, 73 Super Audio CD 7, 37 T TEST TONE 78 THEATRE SYNC 65 TIME/TEXT 48 TITLE 47 Title 88 TRACK 47 Track 88 TRACK SELECTION 76 Troubleshooting 81 TUNER MENU 68 TV Hookup 21 TV TYPE 74 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 88 98US
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