Display Side Hi-Fi Component System: Dhc-Flx9W

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2-109-337-11(2)

Display Side
Hi-Fi Component
System
Operating Instructions

DHC-FLX9W
©2004 Sony Corporation
Notes on DTS audio playback
WARNING Excessive noise may be heard from the speakers when
you play DTS format CDs if the decode format is set to
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not PCM (page 60) or monaural sound (1/L, 2/R)
expose the unit to rain or moisture. (page 39). Set the volume to minimum and be careful
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. not to damage your speaker system.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,


such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. IMPORTANT NOTICE
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. image or on-screen display image on your television
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to
This appliance is your television screen. Projection televisions are
classified as a CLASS 1 especially susceptible to this.
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder, and the
DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.

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Table of Contents
This system can play the following Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD:
discs ..................................................5 Using the Setup Display ....................... 32
Setting the display or sound track
language ......................................... 33
List of Buttons and
— LANGUAGE SETUP
Reference Pages
Settings for the display ......................... 34
— SCREEN SETUP
Main unit................................................. 6 Custom settings..................................... 35
Remote Control .......................................7 — CUSTOM SETUP
digipad operations ................................... 8 Speaker settings .................................... 36
Equipments for the wireless system........ 9 — SPEAKER SETUP
Getting Started Viewing information about the disc:
Checking the playing time and remaining
1: Placing the speakers.......................... 10 time................................................. 38
2: Inserting three R6 (size AA) batteries
into the remote ................................ 11 Sound adjustment:
3-a: Hooking up the system Changing the sound .............................. 39
(Wireless setting) ............................ 12 Enjoying movies:
3-b: Hooking up the system Searching for a title/chapter/track/
(Wired setting) ................................ 18 index ............................................... 41
4: Setting up your speakers ...................19 Changing the angles.............................. 42
5: Specifying the speaker parameters ... 21 Displaying the subtitles ........................ 42
6: Setting the clock................................ 22 Using various additional functions:
Locking discs........................................ 43
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super — CUSTOM PARENTAL
Audio CD/MP3 CONTROL/PARENTAL
Playing discs: CONTROL
Loading a disc ....................................... 23
Playing a disc ........................................ 23 Tuner
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ Presetting radio stations........................ 47
Repeat Play/Scan/Slow-motion Listening to the radio............................ 49
Play
Playing a disc with MP3 audio Tape
tracks............................................... 25 Loading a tape ...................................... 50
Creating your own program .................. 28 Playing a tape........................................ 50
— Program Play Recording to a tape ............................... 51
Resuming playback from the point you — CD Synchro Recording/High-
stopped the disc ..............................29 Speed Dubbing/Recording
— Resume Play Manually/Program Edit
Playing repeatedly................................. 30 Timer-recording radio programs .......... 53
— Repeat Play
Playing DVDs using the menu.............. 31
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0).........................................31
— PBC Play
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Sound Adjustment Troubleshooting
Adjusting the sound .............................. 55 Problems and remedies......................... 68
Selecting the sound effect ..................... 55
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Additional Information
Logic ............................................... 56 Precautions ........................................... 72
Adjusting the sound effects................... 57 Messages............................................... 74
Creating a personal sound effect file .... 58 Specifications ....................................... 74
— Personal file Glossary ................................................ 77
Language code list ................................ 80
Display Control Menu Item List ........................ 81
Turning off the display.......................... 59 Setup Display Item List ........................ 82
— Power Saving Mode
Using the display................................... 59

Other Features
To adjust the brightness of the
display............................................. 60
To listen to multi channel sound........... 60
Using the SONY TV DIRECT
function........................................... 61
Singing along: Karaoke......................... 62
About indicators.................................... 63
Falling asleep to music.......................... 63
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 64
— Daily Timer

Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 65
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 66
Recording audio from a connected
component ...................................... 67
Recording on a connected
component ...................................... 67

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Depending on the DVD, no region code
This system can play the indication may be labeled even though playing
the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
following discs The region code is located below the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear
Format of discs Disc logo panel.
DVD VIDEO*
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
Super Audio CD CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
VIDEO CD
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Music CD
Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
* The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
Discs that this system cannot of playback depending on the disc type.
play Disc type You can

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving
without PBC pictures) as well as music.
• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD format
functions
CD-Rs (Ver. 1.1 discs)
• Data part of CD-Extras
VIDEO CDs Play interactive software using
• DVD-ROMs with PBC menu screens displayed on the TV
• DVD Audio discs functions screen (PBC Playback), in addition
(Ver. 2.0 discs) to the video playback functions of
Note
Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can
Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs cannot
play high-resolution still pictures, if
be played on this system depending upon the format or
they are included on the disc.
the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,
or the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
Copyrights
correctly finalized. For more information, see the This product incorporates copyright protection
operating instructions for the recording device. technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
Region code of DVDs you can other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
play on this system
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
Your system has a region code printed on the home and other limited viewing uses only unless
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
with identical region code. engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
DVDs labeled ALLwill also be played on this
system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will
appear on the TV screen.

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List of Buttons and Reference Pages

Illustration number
How to use this page
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B wj (50, 51, 62)
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page

Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

A–L M–Z ?/1 (power) 1


CD SYNC HI-DUB qg (51) MIC jack ws (62) Z (open/close) 4
Deck A wg MIC LEVEL wd (62) A Z (deck A) wh
Deck B qd MULTI CHANNEL DECODING Z B (deck B) 0
DIGITAL wa (66) indicator eg (63) hH (play) 5
DISC SELECT 3 (23, 26) REC PAUSE/START qk (51, 62) X (pause) 6
DISC 1 indicator es (23) Remote sensor qa x (stop) 7
DISC 2 indicator ea (23) TAPE A/B wj (50, 51, 62) ./> (go back/go forward)
DISC 3 indicator e; (23) TUNER/BAND ed (47, 49) 8
DISC 4 indicator wl (23) VIDEO/SAT w; (66) –/m, M/+ (rewind, fast
DISC 5 indicator wk (23) VOLUME qs (37) forward) 9
Display window 2
DISPLAY qh (34, 59, 71) 1 2 3
DVD ef (11, 23, 26, 34, 48, 51,
62)
ECHO LEVEL wf (62) eg ?/1

EFFECT ql (62)
Z 4
GROOVE qf (71) es ef hH 5
Headphones jack qj
ea
X 6
e; ed x 7
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wk wj 8
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Remote Control

List of Buttons and Reference Pages


ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A–E F–S T–V


2.1CH/MULTI* e; (56, 60, 67) FUNCTION 0 (26, 66) TAPE A/B qs (50, 51, 62)
ALBUM +/– ed (26) GAME MODE eh (55) TOOL MODE ef (55)
AMP MENU 9 (20, 21, 37, 56, GROOVE* ef (55) TUNER MEMORY* w; (47)
60) KARAOKE PON* eh (62) TUNER/BAND qf (47, 49)
ANGLE ek (42) MOVIE MODE es (55, 56) TUNING +/– ra
AUDIO el (39) MUSIC MODE ej (55) TV/VIDEO wh (11)
CLEAR ql (29, 30, 36, 41) Numeric buttons wd TV ?/1 1 (11)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT* wf P FILE* el (58) TV CH +/– 3 (11)
(54, 64) PLAY MODE/DIRECTION w; TV VOL +/– 2 (11)
CLOCK/TIMER SET wf (22, 53, (23, 26, 28, 50, 51, 62) VOLUME +/– 8 (37)
64) PRESET +/– wj
D.SKIP 5 (24) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
PREV/NEXT wj
digipad 7 (8, 57) REPEAT/FM MODE ws (24, 27, ?/1 (power) qk
DISPLAY 4 (8, 38, 59) 29, 49) hH (play) wk
DSP EDIT* ej (57) RETURN O e; (31, 41, 43) X (pause) r;
DVD qh (23, 26, 28, 51) SCAN/SLOW t / T ra x (stop) wl
DVD DISPLAY* qa (26, 30, 32, (24)
. (go back) wj
38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 81) SELECT wk
> (go forward) wj
DVD MENU qa (31) SHIFT qd (26, 32, 37, 44, 47, 54,
m (rewind) ra
DVD SETUP* 9 (32, 37, 44) 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 64, 67)
M (fast forward) ra
DVD TOP MENU qg (31) SLEEP wg (63)
V/v/B/b/ENTER eg
EFFECT* es (55, 57, 62, 67) SONY TV DIRECT qj (61)
>10 wa
ENTER 6 (8, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, SUBTITLE ea (42)
28, 30, 31, 32, 39, 41, 42, 43, * To use these functions, press the
47, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 60, 64, button while pressing SHIFT.
71)

1 2 3 4 56 7

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digipad operations
The remote is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various
operations with this digipad. When touching the digipad, do not use utensil whose end is sharpened.
When this unit does not respond to the digipad operations, press the digipad a little harder.

DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions


Basic operation DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B
Tap once hH (Start playback)*
Tap twice x (Stop playback)
* When you tap the digipad while playing a DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD,
playback pauses. Tap again to resume playback.

Slide from the left to the right > (AMS +, preset +)**
Slide from the right to the left . (AMS –, preset –)**

Slide from lower side to upper side M (Fast forward, tuning +)**
Slide from upper side to lower side m (Rewind, tuning –)**
** If you keep on moving, you can operate as pressing and holding these buttons.

Adjusting the equalizer curve in EQ EDIT operations (page 57)


The curve made by sliding the finger is reflected in the display.

Selecting parameters in DSP EDIT and other adjustments


(page 57)
Slide in the direction until you reach the value you want (refer to each of the
operations).

Adjusting the position of the digipad


A
When the digipad operation is not carried out properly or when you replace the
B
batteries, perform the following procedure. When carrying out this operation, make
sure to point the remote toward the main unit.
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press DISPLAY and . on the remote at the same time.
“CALIBRATION” flashes in the display.
3 Tap the dot at the left upper corner of the digipad.
“A PUSHED” appears in the display, then “CALIBRATION” flashes.
4 Tap the dot at the right bottom corner of the digipad.
“B PUSHED” appears in the display, then “CALIBRATION” flashes.
5 Press ENTER on the remote.
“CAL END” appears in the display.

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Equipments for the wireless system

List of Buttons and Reference Pages


Tip
Rear amplifier To attach the IR receiver stand, push the cord upward
and insert the stand to IR receiver. Make sure both delta
Receives the sound from the IR receiver and marks on IR receiver and stand are aligned.
sends to the rear speakers. Connect the rear
speakers and the IR receiver to the rear amplifier.
IR receiver
ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A–Z
ON LINE (indicator) 3 (15)
ON/STANDBY (indicator) 2 (15) Delta marks
POWER 1 (15)
1 2 IR receiver
stand

POWER

About the wireless system


This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared
ON/STANDBY
Audio Transmission system (page 77). The
following diagram indicates the infrared
3
ON LINE

transmission area (the range that the infrared


rays can reach).
Top view
Infrared signal
IR transmitter
10
10

IR transmitter Approx. 10m

IR receiver

Transmits the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it


to the system.
Side view
Infrared signal
IR receiver
10
10

IR transmitter Approx. 10m

IR receiver
Receive the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it
to the rear amplifier.

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Getting Started

1: Placing the speakers

Attaching the speaker pads Front speaker Front speaker


(Left) (Right)
Before connecting the center speaker and rear
speakers, stick the supplied speaker pads to the
bottom of the center speaker and rear speakers to
stabilize the speakers and prevent them from
slipping.
?/1

hH

>

Z Z

Rear speaker

Optional stand WS-FLX9


(not supplied)
Sub woofer Main unit

When placing the speakers on top of the sub


woofer and the main unit, be sure to place the
foot of the speakers to fit in the hollows on top
of the sub woofer and the main unit.
Center speaker

Positioning the speakers


We recommend to place the system as follows:

Sub woofer Main unit

?/1

Z
Notes
hH

>
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
.

Z Z

• Do not place the rear speakers on top of a TV. This


may cause color distortion in the TV screen.
• Be sure to connect both rear left and right speakers.
Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
Front speaker Front speaker
(Left) (Right)

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Preventing the speakers from 2: Inserting three R6 (size
falling
When you place the speakers on top of the sub
AA) batteries into the
woofer and the main unit, do the following. remote

Getting Started
1 Place the speaker support on the sub woofer
and the main unit. Tighten one of the screws
(1) lightly to temporarily fix the speaker
support, tighten the other screw to fix (2),
then tighten the first screw (1) firmly.

Speaker support

e
E e E e E

Screw (1)*

Screw (2)*
Operating a Sony TV
* Main unit: Screw 3 3 × 10 You can use the following buttons on the remote
Sub woofer: Screw 3 3.5 × 20
to operate a Sony TV.
2 Insert the speaker support in the slot of the To Press
front speakers. Tighten two screws while
Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1.
threading the rear boards of the front
Switch the TV’s video input TV/VIDEO.
speakers.
Change the TV channels TV CH +/–.
Adjust the volume of the TV TV VOL +/–.
speaker(s)

Tip
Screw* When the remote no longer operates the system,
Slot replace all the batteries with new ones.
Note

* 3 3.5 × 14
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove all the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Note
When carrying the system, do not lift the front speakers
only. Notice for carrying this system
Do the following to protect the DVD
mechanism. Use buttons on the unit.
1 Turn on the system, then press DVD.
Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
2 Hold down DVD, then press ?/1 until
“LOCK” appears.
3 Release ?/1 first, then release DVD.
4 Unplug the AC power cord.

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3-a: Hooking up the system (Wireless setting)
Do the following procedures 1 to 0 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
You can also hook up the system using the wired setting (page 18).

Front speaker Front speaker


Center speaker (Right) (Left)

IR transmitter

AM loop antenna

FM antenna 3

6
1
7
5

Sub woofer

IR receiver

7
4

+


+

Rear speaker 2 Rear speaker


(Right) (Left)
8
Rear amplifier

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Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal
Sub woofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal
Rear speakers SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (gray) terminals of the rear amplifier

Getting Started
IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system
IR receiver DIR-R1 jack (light blue) of the rear amplifier

Note on the speaker cords 2 Connect the rear amplifier and rear
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords speakers.
are the same color as the speaker/rear amplifier
Rear amplifier
terminal to be connected.
1 Connect the front speakers, center
speaker and sub woofer.
Main unit

Rear speakers

Red (3)
Front speakers, center speaker and
sub woofer

Red (3)
Black (#)

Color tube

3 Connect the IR transmitter to the DIR-


Black (#)
T1 jack of the unit.
Color tube Main unit

Note DIR-T1

Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate


terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If
the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and
will lack bass.

from the IR transmitter

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4 Connect the IR receiver to the DIR-R1 Tips
jack of the rear amplifier. • For even higher quality video images;
– Use an optional component video cable to connect
Rear amplifier
the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your
TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of
this system. If your TV is compatible with
progressive format file signals, use this connection
DIR-R1 and set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP”
(page 34).
– Use an optional S-video cable to connect the S
from the IR receiver VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO
OUT jack of this system.
Note • If you connect a video deck between this unit and the
The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are TV, you may experience video leakage when
specifically for this system only. You cannot use a watching the video signal from this unit. Do not
commercially available extension cord. connect a video deck between this unit and the TV.

5 Connect the FM/AM antennas. 7 For models with a voltage selector, set
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position
it. of your local power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your system’s/rear
amplifier’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for
available settings.
Main unit
VOLTAGE
AM loop antenna SELECTOR
AM

120V* 220V 230-


240V
75
FM L
XIA
COA

Rear amplifier
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. VOLTAGE
SELECTOR

6 Connect the video input jack of your TV


220V–240V

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video


cable.
110V–120V*

VIDEO OUT

* Saudi Arabian Model 120 – 127 V


8 Connect the power cords of the
system/rear amplifier to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display of
the system. When you press ?/1, the
When using a TV
system turns on and the demonstration
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can
view the pictures from this system. automatically ends.
If the supplied adapter on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adapter).

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9 Set the color system according to your
TV. Setting the wireless speaker
The color system is factory set to NTSC for system
region code 3 models, and PAL for other After connecting the speakers, rear amplifier, IR
region code models. Each time you perform transmitter, IR receiver and the AC power cords,
the procedure below, the color system

Getting Started
adjust the wireless system for good
changes as follows: transmission.
NTSC y PAL
Use the buttons on the unit. 1 Press ?/1 on the system and POWER
on the rear amplifier.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
The system and rear amplifier turn on and
2 Press ?/1 while holding down X.
the ON/STANDBY indicator on the rear
The system turns on and the color system
amplifier lights up in red.
is changed.
0 Make sure you set the connection
2 Place the IR transmitter and IR receiver
to face each other.
setting to “R. C. WIRELESS” in AMP
MENU (page 20). Adjust the position of the IR transmitter and
IR receiver until the ON/STANDBY and
Note
ON LINE indicators on the rear amplifier
No sound is output from the rear speakers when
turn green.
the connection setting is set to “R. C. WIRED”
(page 20). Notes
• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a
Notes
person or object between the IR transmitter and IR
• Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to
receiver. Otherwise, the sound from the rear speakers
direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent
may be interrupted.
lamp.
• If the ON LINE indicator on the rear amplifier lights
• Do not use the IR transmitter or IR receiver that is not
up in red, the transmission is incompleted. Adjust the
supplied with the system.
position of the IR transmitter and IR receiver until
• Make sure you set “R. C. WIRELESS” when using
the ON/STANDBY and ON LINE indicators on the
wireless setting or “R. C. WIRED” when using wired
rear amplifier light up in green.
setting. If you do not set the proper setting, no sound
• If the ON/STANDBY indicator on the rear amplifier
is output from the rear speakers. For details, see
flashes in red, it means that the IR receiver is
“Specifying distance, position, height and
receiving signals from a different Sony infrared
connection method of the speakers” (page 20).
system. In this case, turn off the other system or
move the IR receiver so that the ON/STANDBY
indicator on the rear amplifier lights up in green.
• The LED of the IR transmitter does not turn off while
the system is on. This is not a malfunction. To turn
off the LED of the IR transmitter, set the system to
Power Saving Mode (page 59).
Tip
The IR transmitter stand can be rotated for the
adjustment.

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Example of installation
Installing the IR transmitter
Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver
and IR receiver on a wall
facing each other as shown below.
Make sure that there are no obstacles between We recommend that you install the IR
the IR transmitter and IR receiver. Then, transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:
orientate the IR transmitter and IR receiver until – There are obstacles between the IR
the ON/STANDBY and ON LINE indicators on transmitter and IR receiver.
the surround amplifier light up in green.
– people often move between the IR transmitter
1 2 3 4 5 6 and IR receiver.
When you install both the IR transmitter and IR
receiver on a wall, be sure to install the IR
qs receiver first before you install the IR
transmitter.

To hang the IR receiver on a wall


1 Fix a commercially available screw into the
wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.
qa

0 9 8 7

1Front speaker (Left)


2Sub woofer
3Center speaker
4TV
5Main unit 4 mm
6Front speaker (Right)
7Rear speaker (Right)
8Listening position 2 Hang the slot of the IR receiver on the
screw.
9Rear amplifier
0Rear speaker (Left) Make sure that the IR receiver does not move after
installation.
qaIR receiver
qsIR transmitter
IR receiver

Slot

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To install the IR transmitter on a Tip
wall Store the cords in the troughs as shown below.

1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter. IR transmitter

IR transmitter

Getting Started
Troughs

Stand
Notes
2 Fix 2 commercially available screws into the
• Use the screws that are suitable for the material and
wall so that they protrude 4 mm.
strength of the wall.
Make sure the screws 30 mm apart.
• Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a
wall of low strength.
• Sony is not liable for any damage or accident
30 mm
incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength
wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural
disaster.
• Detach the IR transmitter or IR receiver from the
wall first before you connect or disconnect the cords.

4 mm

3 Hang the slot of the IR transmitter on the


screw.
Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move
after installation.
IR transmitter

Slot

Stand

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3-b: Hooking up the system (Wired setting)
This is the hooking up method to directly connect the rear speakers to the main unit. For details, refer
to step 1 in “3-a: Hooking up the system (Wireless setting)” (page 12).

To Center speaker

AM loop antenna To Front speaker (Right)

FM antenna To Front speaker (Left)

To Sub woofer

Rear speaker
Rear speaker
(Left)
(Right)

Connect the To the


Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals
Rear speakers SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (gray) terminals
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal
Sub woofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal

To complete the hooking up


Perform the following connections and settings described in “3-a: Hooking up the system (Wireless
setting)” (page 12).
– AM/FM antennas connection (Step 5)
– Video cable connection to your TV and the system (Step 6)
– The system’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR setting (for models with voltage selector only) (Step 7)
– The system’s power cord connection (Step 8)
– Color system setting to your TV after turning on the system (Step 9)
Then, set the connection setting to “R. C. WIRED” in AMP MENU (page 20).

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Notes
• Before connecting the center speaker and rear 4: Setting up your
speakers, make sure you attach the speaker pads to
the bottom of the respective speakers (page 10). speakers
• When you use the speakers in wired setting, make
sure to set “R. C. WIRED” in AMP MENU. No

Getting Started
sound is output from the rear speakers when set to Positioning the speakers
“R. C. WIRELESS” (factory setting). For details, see
“Specifying distance, position, height and For the best possible surround sound, all the
connection method of the speakers” (page 20). speakers other than the sub woofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, if necessary, this system allows you to
place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters closer
(B) and the rear speakers up to 4.5 meters closer
(C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters (A) from the listening position.

You can place the sub woofer in any position.


You can place the rear speakers either behind
you or to the side, depending on the shape of
your room, etc.

When the rear speakers are placed to the side

A A

C C

When the rear speakers are placed behind you

A A

C C

Note
Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away
from the listening position than the front speakers.

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x Rear speaker position and
Specifying distance, position, height
height and connection
Specify the position and height of the rear
method of the speakers
speakers. The default settings are underlined.
Use the remote for the operation.
Position diagram
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until
“AMP MENU” appears.
2 Press ENTER.
3 Sit in your listening position and press
V or v repeatedly to select the items to
90
be set.
A 45
A
• Adjustable items B B
– Distance of the front, rear, and center 20

speakers
– Position and height of the rear speakers • R. PL. BEHIND
– Connection method of the rear speakers Select this if the rear speakers are located in
the section B.
4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the
• R. PL. SIDE
parameter you want.
Select this if the rear speakers are located in
The selected parameter appears. the section A.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other
Height diagram
parameters.
6 Press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons C C
(V/v/B/b). 60
D D
x DISTANCE 30

You can vary the distance of each speaker as


follows. The default settings are underlined.
• R. HGT. LOW
• FRONT 2.4 m (front speakers distance) Select this if the rear speakers are located in
Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 m the section D.
steps from 1.0 to 12.0 m.
• R. HGT. HIGH
• CENTER 2.4 m (center speaker distance) Select this if the rear speakers are located in
Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 m the section C.
steps from the front speaker distance to 1.5 m
closer to your listening position. x Connection method of the rear
• REAR 1.5 m (rear speakers distance) speakers
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 m steps Select the method for connecting the rear
from a distance equal to the front speaker speakers. The default setting is underlined.
distance to a distance 4.5 m closer to your
• R. C. WIRELESS
listening position.
Select this when you use the rear speakers in
Note wireless setting (page 12).
If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an • R. C. WIRED
equal distance from your listening position, set the Select this when you use the rear speakers in
distance of the closest speaker. wired setting (page 18).

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x LEVEL
5: Specifying the speaker • REAR: (0 dB)
Level of the rear speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB,
parameters 1 dB steps).
• CENTER: (0 dB)
Use the remote for the operation.

Getting Started
Level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB,
1 From your listening position, press 1 dB steps).
AMP MENU. • SUB W.: (+2 dB)
Adjustable menus and parameters are Level of the sub woofer (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
described below. steps).
2 Press V or v repeatedly until “LEVEL x D.COMP.
MENU” appears.
• D.COMP.: (OFF)
3 Press ENTER. Dynamic range compression.
4 Press V or v repeatedly to select the Range: OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD, MAX
parameter. “OFF” does not compress the dynamic range.
“0.1” to “0.9” settings allow you to compress
5 Press B or b repeatedly to select the the dynamic range in small steps. “STD”
setting you want.
reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set other range intended by the recording engineer.
parameters. “MAX” provides a great compression of the
7 Press ENTER.
dynamic range.

Tips x TEST TONE


• You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons • TEST TONE: (OFF)
(V/v/B/b). Test tone output.
• You can use “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Range: OFF, ON
Display to specify the balance, level, and test tone
“ON” outputs the test tone from each speaker
parameters (page 36).
in sequence. Adjust the LEVEL and
Adjustable parameters BALANCE parameters so that the volume
level of the test tone from each speaker
The default settings are in the parentheses.
sounds the same using the remote from your
x BALANCE listening position. Select “OFF” to turn off the
• FRNT L___R: (center) test tone.
Balance between the front left and right Notes
speakers. • When 2.1CH/MULTI is set to “2.1CH” (page 60),
• REAR L___R: (center) you cannot set rear speaker balance, center level, rear
Balance between the rear left and right level.
speakers. • Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
Range: 6 steps to the left and 6 steps to the right
(13 steps)

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6: Setting the clock
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER on the remote.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minutes.
6 Press ENTER on the remote.

To adjust the clock


1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER on the
remote.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

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Playing a disc
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Playing discs Play/Scan/Slow-motion Play

Loading a disc Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on


your TV and select the video input. Depending
1 on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to
select the disc tray you want to open. may be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the disc.
2 Press Z.
Disc tray number
The front panel slides down and the disc
tray slides out. 1 DISC

3 Place a disc with the label side up on DISC

the disc tray.

Track number Playing time


When you play
a 8 cm disc,
1 When playback is stopped, press PLAY
place it on the MODE/DIRECTION on the remote
inner circle of repeatedly until the mode you want
the tray. appears in the display.
Select To play
4 Press Z to close the disc tray.
ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray
To insert other discs, repeat the same (Normal Play) continuously.
procedure.
1DISC The tracks on the disc you have
When a disc is inserted in the disc tray, the (Normal Play) selected in original order.
corresponding disc indicator (1 to 5 from
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the
top) lights up. (Normal Play) album on the disc you have
Note selected in original order.
When the disc tray slides out, you cannot open the ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in
cassette deck. SHUF random order.
(Shuffle Play)
1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you have
(Shuffle Play) selected in random order.
ALBM SHUF All MP3 audio tracks in the
(Shuffle Play) album on the disc you have
selected in random order.
PGM The tracks on all discs in the
(Program Play) order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 28).

2 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to


select the disc you want to play.
3 Press hH.
If you press hH when DVD is selected
as the function (press DVD) and the disc
tray is closed, playback starts.

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Notes To Do this
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Play repeatedly*1 Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the
• You cannot use 1DISC SHUF or ALBM SHUF (Repeat Play) remote during playback until
Shuffle Play with DVDs. You can use ALL DISCS “REP” or “REP1” appears. The
SHUF except for DVDs. repeat range changes according to
the play mode:
Other operations
• ALL: For all the tracks or titles
To Do this on all discs up to 5 times.
Stop playback Press x. • 1DISC: For all the tracks or
Pause playback Press X. titles on a single disc.
Press again to resume playback. • ALBM: For all the tracks on a
single album (MP3 only).
Select a track During playback or pause, press
> (to go forward) or . (to • REP1: For a single title, chapter
go back). or track. You cannot use this
function with certain DVDs,
Find a point in a Press M or m during when playing VIDEO CDs with
track playback. To return to normal PBC functions.
(Lock Search play, press hH.
You cannot select “REP” during
function) For DVDs, VIDEO CDs or Super ALL DISCS SHUF mode, but you
(Except for MP3) Audio CDs, press m or M can select “REP1”.
once to start searching. Press
To cancel Repeat Play, press
again to increase the search speed.
REPEAT/FM MODE on the
Each time you release and press
remote until “REP” and “REP1”
the button, the speed changes
disappear.
sequentially:
M: FF1 t FF2 t FF1 Locate a point During playback, press SCAN/
quickly in fast SLOW t or T on the
m: FR1 t FR2 t FR1
forward or fast remote. To return to normal
Select a disc Press D.SKIP on the remote. reverse (scan) playback, press hH.
Exchange other Press DISC SELECT repeatedly For DVDs, VIDEO CDs or Super
discs during to select the disc tray that contains Audio CDs, two speeds are
playback the disc you want to change, then available. Each time you press the
press Z. Press Z again to close button, the indication cyclically
the tray. changes as follows:
Remove the disc Press DISC SELECT repeatedly Playback direction:
to select the disc tray that contains FF1M*2 t FF2M*2
the disc you want to remove, then Opposite direction:
press Z. FR1m*2 t FR2m*2
Change the During pause mode, press SCAN/
playback speed*3 SLOW t or T on the
(Slow-motion remote. To return to normal
play) playback, press hH.
Two speeds are available. Each
time you press the button, the
indication cyclically changes as
follows:
Playback direction:
*4 *4
SLOW2 y SLOW1
Opposite direction (DVD only):
*4 *4
SLOW2 y SLOW1

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*1
You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play.
*2 The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than Playing a disc with MP3
FF1M/FR1m.
*3 DVD and VIDEO CD only. Slow-motion reverse audio tracks
play for DVD only.
*4
The SLOW2 /SLOW2 playback speed is About MP3
slower than SLOW1 /SLOW1 .
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
Note technology and format for compressing a sound

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


If DVD playback is paused for approximately one sequence. The track is compressed to about 1/10
hour, the system automatically turns off. of its original size. Sounds outside the range of
Tips human hearing are compressed while the sounds
• You can use the digipad for the disc operations. we can hear are not compressed.
• Pressing DVD while the power is off automatically Notes on discs
turns the power on.
You can play MP3 audio tracks recorded on
• Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), or CD-RWs
screen. You can play the disc interactively by (rewritable CDs).
following the instructions on the menu (see page 31
The disc must be in the ISO9660* level 1, level 2 or
for DVD, and see page 31 for VIDEO CD).
Joliet format.
• You can use the Control Menu to play repeatedly
(page 30). *ISO9660 Format
• When disc access takes a long time, set “DVD The most common international standard for the
POWER ON” by DVD power manage function logical format of tracks and albums on a CD-ROM.
(page 48). There are several specification levels. In Level 1, track
names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight
To enter track number using the characters in the name, no more than three characters
remote in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Album
names can be no longer than eight characters. There
You can also select the track you want using the can be no more than eight nested album levels. Level 2
remote during Normal Play. specifications allow album names and track names up
Press the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. to 31 characters long.
The playback automatically starts.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play

This system lets you play the disc with MP3


audio tracks in different play modes.
Disc tray number

1 DISC

DISC MP3

Track number Playing time

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1 Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the Other operations
remote repeatedly until “DVD” appears
To Do this
in the display).
Stop playback Press x.
2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY Pause playback Press X.
MODE/DIRECTION on the remote Press again to resume playback.
repeatedly until the mode you want
Select an album Use the remote for the operation.
appears in the display.
of MP3 tracks 1 Press DVD DISPLAY while
Select To play pressing SHIFT.
ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray The Control Menu appears in
(Normal Play) continuously. the on-screen display.
1DISC The tracks on the disc you have 2 Press V or v repeatedly to
(Normal Play) selected in original order. select (ALBUM), then
press ENTER or b.
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the
The list of albums contained in
(Normal Play) album on the disc you have
the disc appears.
selected in original order.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to
ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in
select an album you want to
SHUF random order.
play, then press ENTER.
(Shuffle Play)
You can select an album by
1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you have pressing B or b, or ALBUM +
(Shuffle Play) selected in random order. or – while pressing SHIFT.
ALBM SHUF All MP3 audio tracks in the 4 Press V or v repeatedly to
(Shuffle Play) album on the disc you have select (TRACK), then
selected in random order. press ENTER.
PGM The tracks on all discs in the The list of tracks contained in
(Program Play) order you want them to be the current album appears.
played (see “Creating your When the list of all tracks or
own program” on page 28). albums cannot be displayed on
the window, the jump bar
3 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to appears. Press b to select the
jump bar icon, and then scroll
select the disc you want to play.
the jump bar to display the rest
4 Press hH. of the list using V/v.
5 Press V or v repeatedly to
select a track, then press
ENTER.
Select a track During playback or pause, press
> (to go forward) or . (to
go back).

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To Do this Notes
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1, 2 and
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the
Joliet, album names or track names may not be
(Repeat Play) remote repeatedly during
displayed correctly.
playback until “REP”* or “REP1”
appears. The repeat range changes • When naming, be sure to add the extension “.MP3”
according to the play mode: to the track name.
• ALL: For all the tracks on all • If you use the extension “.MP3” to a track other than
discs up to 5 times. MP3, the player cannot recognize the track properly
and will generate random noise that could damage
• 1DISC: For all the tracks on a

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


your speakers.
single disc up to 5 times.
• A disc recorded with complicated tree structure takes
• ALBM: For all the tracks on a
a longer time to start playback.
single album up to 5 times (MP3
only). • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-
• REP1: For a single track.
MP3 files on the disc, it may take a long time for
To cancel Repeat Play, press
player to begin or for the next MP3 audio tracks to
REPEAT/FM MODE on the
start play.
remote repeatedly until “REP” and
• We recommend that you do not save other types of
“REP1” disappear.
tracks or unnecessary albums than MP3 audio tracks
* You cannot select “REP” during ALL DISCS SHUF in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
mode, but you can select “REP1”. • An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
Tip • Maximum album number in a disc: 99 (The
You can start playing from the desired track in Normal maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
Play or Program Play. After step 1, select an album by contained on a album is 250.)
using DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the • Tracks and albums are played in the order they are
remote, then press . or > repeatedly until the recorded on the disc.
desired track number appears.
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be
used for album or track names. Anything else is
displayed as a space.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed in stop mode.

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4 Press b.
Creating your own The cursor moves to the album or track (in
this case, “ALL TRACKS”).
program
Program
1 Disc
— Program Play 2 DISC1(CD)
Track
3 DISC2(CD)
ALL TRACKS
4 DISC3(CD)
1 TRACK1
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from 5 DISC4(CD)
2 TRACK2
6 DISC5(CD)
3 TRACK3
all the discs in the order you want them to be 7
8
4 TRACK4
5 TRACK5
played. 9
10
6 TRACK6
7 TRACK7
Use the remote for the operation. 8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
1 Press DVD when the playback is
When the list of all tracks or albums cannot
stopped.
be displayed on the window, the jump bar
2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION appears. Press b to select the jump bar icon,
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears and then scroll the jump bar to display the
in the on-screen display. rest of the list using V/v.
The Program Display appears on the screen.
5 Select the album, or track you want to
Program program.
1
2
3 x When programming a VIDEO CD or
4
5 CD
6
7 For example, select track “6”.
8
9 Press V/v or the numeric buttons to select
10
“6”, then press ENTER.
Selected track
3 Press b, then press V or v repeatedly to
select the disc. Program
1 DISC 1 (CD) – TRACK 6
The cursor moves to the disc (in this case, 2
3
“DISC1(CD)”). 4
5
6
Program 7
1 Disc 8
2 DISC1(CD) 9
3 DISC2(CD) 10
4 DISC3(CD)
5 DISC4(CD)
6 DISC5(CD)
7 x When programming MP3
8
9 For example, select track “3” of album “2”.
10
Press V/v to select “2”, then press b.

Program
1 Disc Album
2 DISC 1Track
ALL (CD)
ALBUMS
3 DISC 2ALL
(– –TRACKS
– – –)
4 ROOT
DISC 3 (MP3)
1. Classic
5 2. Jazz
6 3. Pops
7
8
9
10

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Next, press V/v or the numeric buttons to
select “3”, then press ENTER. Resuming playback from
Selected album and track
the point you stopped the
Program
1 DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3 disc
2
3
4 — Resume Play
5
6

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


7
8
This system memorizes the point where you
9 stopped the disc so you can resume from that
10
point.
6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 3 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
to 5. playback.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the “RESUME” appears in the display. If
selected order. “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play
is not available.
7 Press hH to start Program Play.
Program Play starts. When the program 2 Press hH.
ends, you can restart the same program The player starts playback from the point
again by pressing hH. you stopped the disc in step 1.

Other operations To play from the beginning of the


To Do this disc
Return to normal Press CLEAR during playback. Press x twice, then press hH.
play For a disc containing MP3 audio tracks, press x
Turn off the In stop mode, press PLAY one more time to return to the first album.
program menu MODE/DIRECTION to turn off
Notes
the program menu.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the
Clear the last Press CLEAR in step 6. The system may not resume playback from exactly the
programmed program is cleared from the last same point.
track programmed track.
• Resume play is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray.
Tips
– you change the play mode.
• You can do Repeat Play of the programmed tracks.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “REP”
appears, or set “REPEAT” in the Control Menu
display during Program Play.
• The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press
hH to play the same program again.
Notes
• The displayed number of tracks is the same as that
recorded on the disc.
• You cannot use Program Play with DVDs.

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To cancel Repeat Play
Playing repeatedly Press CLEAR.
— Repeat Play To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/
SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
chapter/track on a disc.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system
repeats the tracks in the shuffled or programmed
order.
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing
SHIFT during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
If you do not select “OFF”, the “REPEAT”
indicator lights in green.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the
Repeat Play setting.
x When playing a DVD
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Audio CD/MP3 and when Program Play
is set to OFF
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the tracks.*
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x When Program Play is set to ON
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
* When the play mode is set to “ALBM” or “ALBM
SHUF”, all the tracks in the current album is
repeated.
Notes
• When the play mode is set to “ALL DISCS SHUF”,
you can select the Repeat Play of “TITLE”,
“TRACK” or “CHAPTER” only.
• You can perform Repeat play for DVD titles that
contain chapters.

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Playing DVDs using the Playing VIDEO CDs with
menu PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the — PBC Play
DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus.
You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy
the disc’s interactive software. The menu format

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


Using the DVD top menu and structure may differ depending on each disc.

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture 1 Press hH to start playing a VIDEO
or a music feature called “titles”. When you play CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
a DVD which contains several titles, you can The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.
select the title you want using the menu.
Use the remote for the operation.
2 Press V/v or the numeric buttons on
the remote repeatedly to select the item
1 Press DVD TOP MENU. number you want.
The menu appears on the TV screen. The 3 Press ENTER on the remote.
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
4 Continue playback according to the
2 Press V/v/B/b or the numeric buttons instructions on the menus to enjoy
to select the title you want to play. interactive playback.
3 Press ENTER. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedures
The playback starts from the selected title.
may differ according to the VIDEO CD.

Using the DVD menu To go back to the menu


Press RETURN O on the remote.
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
contents using a menu. When you play these To cancel playback with PBC
DVDs, you can select items such as the language functions
for the subtitles and the language for the sound When the playback is stopped, press . or
using the DVD menu. >, or the numeric buttons on the remote to
Use the remote for the operation. select a track, then press hH.
1 Press DVD MENU. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen
The menu appears on the TV screen. The and playback starts from the selected track. Still
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. images, such as the menu screens, will not be
shown.
2 Press V/v/B/b or the numeric buttons To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then
to select the item you want to change. press hH.
3 To change other items, repeat step 2. Note
4 Press ENTER. Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step
3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the operating
Note instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed hH or SELECT.
during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the
system automatically turns off.

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Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER.
Using the Setup Display The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and SCREEN SETUP
sound. You can also set a language for the TV TYPE: 16:9
SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN
COMPONENTOUT:
things. For details on each Setup Display item,
see pages 33–35. For an overall list of Setup
Display items, see page 82.
Items displayed on the OSD (on-screen display)
vary slightly depending on the area.
Options
Use the remote for the operation.
1 When the playback is stopped, press 4 Press V or v repeatedly to select a
DVD SETUP while pressing SHIFT. setting, then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears. The setting is selected and the setup is
completed.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD : ENGLISH Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Main DVD MENU : ENGLISH
items AUDIO : ENGLISH Selected setting
SUBTITLE : ENGLISH

SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENTOUT: INTERLACE

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the


setup item from the displayed list, then
press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP” To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP or DVD DISPLAY
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until the Setup
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9 Display is turned off.
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE Tip
If you select “RESET” in step 2, you can reset all of the
“SETUP” settings on pages 32–35 (except for
PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. After
you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES”
and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few
seconds to complete). Do not press ?/1 when resetting
the system.

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Note
Setting the display or When you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
sound track language automatically selected (except for “OSD”).

— LANGUAGE SETUP

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set


various languages for the on-screen display or

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display.

LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD : ENGLISH
DVD MENU : ENGLISH
AUDIO : ENGLISH
SUBTITLE : ENGLISH

x OSD (on-screen Display)


Switches the display language on the screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x DVD MENU (DVD only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.*
x AUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track. Select
the language from the displayed list.*
x SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the
language from the displayed list.*

* If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”,


“AUDIO”, or “SUBTITLE”, select and enter the
language code from the list using the numeric buttons
on the remote (page 80). After you selected, the
language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time
you select “OTHERS t”.

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x SCREEN SAVER
Settings for the display Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on
the screen saver, the screen saver image appears
— SCREEN SETUP when you leave the player in pause or stop mode
for 15 minutes or when you play a CD for more
Select settings according to the connected TV.
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup prevent your display device from becoming
Display. damaged (ghosting). Press hH to turn off the
screen saver.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
• ON: Turns on the screen saver.
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE • OFF: Turns off the screen saver.
COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE
x BACKGROUND
Select the background color or picture on the TV
screen when the playback is stopped or while
playing a CD.
x TV TYPE (DVD only)
• JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture (still
Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV. picture) appears in the background, but only
• 16:9: Select this when you connect a wide- when the jacket picture is already recorded on
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
• GRAPHICS: The preset picture stored in the
system appears in the background.
• BLUE: The background color is blue.
• BLACK: The background color is black.
• 4:3 LETTER BOX: Select this when you
x COMPONENT OUT
connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays
a wide picture with bands displayed on the This will change the type of signal output from
upper and lower portions of the screen. the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
player.
• INTERLACE: Select this setting when you
are connected to a standard (interlace format)
TV.
• PROGRESSIVE: Select this when you have a
TV that can accept progressive signals.
• 4:3 PAN SCAN: Select this when you To force the system to switch to interlace
connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays when PROGRESSIVE is selected
the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts Make sure the function is set to DVD, then hold down
off the portions that do not fit. DVD and press DISPLAY.
Notes
• “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals.
Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is
automatically switched to interlace format for PAL
signals.
• When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to
Note “PROGRESSIVE”, no video signal is output from
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.

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x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Custom settings Gives the priority to the sound track which
contains the highest number of channels when
— CUSTOM SETUP you play a DVD on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format)
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
are recorded.
Display.
• OFF: No priority given.
• AUTO: Priority given.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


CUSTOM SETUP Notes
VCD COLOR SYSTEM
PARENTAL CONTROL OFF
TRACK SELECTION
• When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may
change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has
higher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 33).
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have
x VCD COLOR SYSTEM the same number of channels, the system selects
Select the color system when you play a VIDEO PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this
order.
CD.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
• AUTO: Outputs the video signal in the system priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV cannot give priority to the DTS, or Dolby Digital
uses a DUAL system, select AUTO. audio format by selecting “AUTO”.
• PAL: Changes the video signal of an NTSC
disc and outputs it in the PAL system.
• NTSC: Changes the video signal of a PAL
disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.
Note
You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.
x PARENTAL CONTROL (DVD only)
Set a password and playback limitation level for
DVDs with playback limitation for children. For
details, see “Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)” on page 44.

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x DISTANCE
Speaker settings The default distance settings for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
— SPEAKER SETUP

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup


Display. 2.4m

2.4m 2.4m

SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL:
BALANCE:
TEST TONE:

1.5m 1.5m

To return to the default setting


Select the item, then press CLEAR on the
remote.
x SIZE Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
When you move the rear speakers, set the when you move the speakers.
parameters for REAR. Since the front speaker • FRONT: Front speaker distance from the
and sub woofer settings are fixed, you cannot listening position can be set in 0.1 meter steps
change them. The default settings are from 1.0 to 12.0 meters.
underlined.
• CENTER: Center speaker distance can be
• FRONT moved up to 1.5 meters closer to the listening
—YES position, from the front speakers in 0.1 meter
• CENTER steps.
—YES • REAR: Rear speaker distance can be moved
• REAR up to 4.5 meters closer to the listening
—BEHIND (LOW), BEHIND (HIGH), SIDE position, from the front speakers in 0.1 meter
(LOW), SIDE (HIGH): Specify the position steps.
and height (page 20). Notes
• SUBWOOFER • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
—YES moment.
Notes • If each of the front or rear speakers is not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
distance of the closest speaker.
moment.
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the sub
your listening position than the front speakers.
woofer may output excessive sound.

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x LEVEL Adjusting the speaker volume
You can vary the level of each speakers as and level
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON”
for easy adjustment. Use the remote for the operation.
• CENTER (0 dB): Adjust the level of the 1 Press DVD SETUP while pressing
center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). SHIFT in stop mode, then select
• REAR (0 dB): Adjust the level of the rear “SPEAKER SETUP”.
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


• SUBWOOFER (+2 dB): Adjust the level of TONE” to “ON”.
the sub woofer (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). You will hear the test tone from each
x BALANCE speaker in sequence.
You can vary the balance of the left and right 3 From your listening position, select
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST “BALANCE” or “LEVEL”, then press B
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. or b repeatedly to adjust the value of
• FRONT (CENTER): Adjust the balance “BALANCE”, or press V or v repeatedly
between the front left and right speakers (You to adjust the value of “LEVEL”.
can adjust in 6 steps to left or right from center The test tone is emitted from both left and
position). right speakers simultaneously.
• REAR (CENTER): Adjust the balance
between the rear left and right speakers (You
4 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
TONE” to “OFF” to turn off the test
can adjust in 6 steps to left or right from center tone.
position).
Notes
x TEST TONE • When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust off for a moment.
“BALANCE” and “LEVEL”. • If you adjust these parameters using OSD while
• OFF: The test tone is not emitted from the adjusting the speaker parameters using AMP MENU
speakers. (pages 20 and 21), the display on the unit turns off.

• ON: The test tone is emitted from each


speaker in sequence while adjusting balance
or level. When you select one of the
“SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is
emitted from both left and right speakers
simultaneously.

To adjust the volume of all the


speakers at once
Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the
remote).

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Viewing information about the disc x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
Checking the playing time • **:**
Playing time of the current scene
and remaining time
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
You can check the playing time and remaining PBC functions) or CD
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the • T **:**
total playing time of the disc on the screen. Playing time of the current track
Use the remote for the operation. • T–**:**
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing Remaining time of the current track
SHIFT during playback. • D **:**
The Control Menu appears. Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change Remaining time of the current disc
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you x When playing an MP3 file
can change depend on the disc you are • T **:**
playing. Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
1:DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE
DVD Remaining time of the current track
18(34)
T 1:32:55
Disc type To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
Time information
SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.

x When playing a DVD


• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter

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Sound adjustment x When playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super
Changing the sound Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
• MULTI: The disc has multi-channel
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, playback area.
you can select the language you want while
• 2CH: The disc has the 2 channel
playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in
playback area.
multiple audio formats, you can select the audio
• CD: When you want to play the disc as a
format you want while playing the DVD.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


conventional CD.
With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select
the sound from the right or left channel and Notes
listen to the sound of the selected channel • Not all discs give you the three choices above
through both the right and left speakers (In this when in Super Audio CD playback. It all
case, the sound loses its stereo effect). For depends on the layer configuration of the Super
Audio CD to be played.
example, when playing a disc containing a song
• When playing a Super Audio CD in the 2
with the vocals on the right channel and the
channel playback area, the ON/STANDBY
instruments on the left channel, you can select
indicator of the rear amplifier turns red.
the left channel and hear only the instruments
from both speakers. 4 Press ENTER.
Use the remote for the operation.
To turn off the Control Menu
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
SHIFT during playback. SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
The Control Menu appears.
Tip
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO.
“AUDIO”, then press ENTER. Each time you press the button, the setting changes.
The options for “AUDIO” appear. Notes
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the • For discs not recorded in multiple audio format, you
cannot change the sound.
audio signal you want.
• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
x When playing a DVD change the sound even if the DVD is recorded in
Depending on the DVD, the choice of the multiple audio format.
language varies. When 4 digits are • For VIDEO CDs and CDs, the setting returns to
displayed, they represent the language code “STEREO” when you turn off the system or open the
(see “Language code list” on page 80). disc tray.
When the same language is displayed twice • During DVD playback, the sound may change
automatically.
or more, the DVD is recorded in multiple
audio formats.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound.
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
The default setting is “STEREO”.
Note
Excessive noise or momentary silence may be
heard from the speakers if you select 1/L or 2/R
when playing DTS format CDs.

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Displaying the audio The display examples are as
information of the disc follows:
(DVD only) • PCM (stereo)
When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being
played are displayed on the screen.
PROGRAM FORMAT
PCM 48kHz 24bit
Current audio format*
1:DVD
• Dolby Surround
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE
18(34)
T 1:32:55
PROGRAM FORMAT
1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
DOLBY SURROUND
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • Dolby Digital 5.1ch

* “PCM”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is PROGRAM FORMAT


displayed. DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
For “DOLBY DIGITAL”, the channels in the
• DTS
playing track are displayed numerically as follows:

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: PROGRAM FORMAT


DTS 3/2.1
Rear component 2

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1
Front component 2 + LFE (Low Frequency
Center component 1 Effect) component 1

40GB
Enjoying movies 4 Press V or v repeatedly, or press the
numeric buttons to select the title,
Searching for a title/ chapter, track, or index number you
want to search.
chapter/track/index If you make a mistake
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then
track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), select another number.
index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), and 5 Press ENTER.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


album (MP3). As titles, tracks and albums are
The playback starts from the selected
assigned unique names on the disc, you can
number.
select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Also chapters and indexes are assigned unique To search for a scene using
numbers on the disc, so you select the desired
the time code (TIME SEARCH)
one by entering its number. Or you can search a
particular point using the time code (TIME Use the remote for the operation.
SEARCH).
Use the remote for the operation.
1 In step 2, select “TIME”.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing title) is selected.
SHIFT.
The Control Menu appears. 2 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “--:--:--”.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the
search method. 3 Input the time code using the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER.
x When playing a DVD
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
(TITLE), (CHAPTER), 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
or (TIME) beginning, just enter “2:10:20”.
Select TIME for TIME SEARCH.
To cancel
x When playing a Super Audio CD Press RETURN O.
(TRACK), (INDEX), or
To turn off the Control Menu
(TIME)
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
x When playing a VIDEO CD (PBC SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
OFF)
Notes
(TRACK), (INDEX), or • The displayed number of titles, chapters, or tracks is
(TIME) the same as that recorded on the disc.
• When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,
x When playing a CD index number does not appear.
(TRACK) or (TIME) • Time search and Index search cannot be used during
PBC playback of Video CDs.
x When playing an MP3
• When the chapter number does not appear, you
(TRACK), (ALBUM), cannot search the disc by chapter.
or (TIME) • The number in parentheses does not appear when it
is 100 or more.
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**)”.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or
indexes.

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Changing the angles Displaying the subtitles
(DVD only) (DVD only)

When playing a DVD on which various angles With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are
(multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the recorded, you can change the subtitle language
“ANGLE” indicator lights in green. This means while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or
that you can change the viewing angle. For off whenever you want. For example, you can
example, while playing a scene of a train in select the language you want to master and turn
motion, you can display the view from either the the subtitles on for better understanding.
front of the train, the left window of the train or Use the remote for the operation.
from the right window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing
SHIFT during playback.
Use the remote for the operation.
The Control Menu appears.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select
SHIFT during playback.
(SUBTITLE), then press
The Control Menu appears. ENTER.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select The options for “SUBTITLE” appear.
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears. The number in
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the
language you want, then press ENTER.
parentheses indicates the total number of
The subtitles are displayed in the selected
angles.
language.
3 Press b or ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
The angle number changes to “–”.
Select “OFF” in step 3.
4 Select the angle you want using the
numeric buttons or V/v, then press To turn off the Control Menu
ENTER. Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
The angle is changed to the selected angle. SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
To turn off the Control Menu Tip

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing You can select the subtitle by pressing SUBTITLE.
Each time you press the button, the language changes.
SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
Tip
• When 4 digits are displayed in step 3, they indicate
You can select the angle by pressing ANGLE. Each
the language code. Refer to “Language code list”
time you press the button, the angle changes.
(page 80) to see the language the code represents.
Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the recorded on the DVD.
DVD.

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Using various additional functions 4 Press V or v repeatedly to select “ON
t”, then press ENTER.
Locking discs x If you have not entered a password
— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ The display for registering a new password
PARENTAL CONTROL appears.

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions


CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


for the disc.
Enter a new 4-digit password,
• Custom Parental Control
then press ENTER .
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the system will not play inappropriate discs.
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 25 discs. When
you set the 26th disc, the playback restriction Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
for the first disc is canceled. buttons, then press ENTER.
• Parental Control The display for confirming the password
You can limit the playback of some DVDs appears.
according to a predetermined level such as the x When you have already registered a
age of the users. The limited scene is not password
played, or replaced by a different scene. The display for entering the password
The same password is used for both Custom appears.
Parental Control and Parental Control.
Use the remote for the operation.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

Custom Parental Control Enter password, then press ENTER .

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.


If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2 When the playback is stopped, press 5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT. using the numeric buttons, then press
The Control Menu appears. ENTER.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “Custom parental control is set.” appears


and the screen returns to the Control Menu
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”,
then press ENTER. Display.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is If you make a mistake entering your
selected. password
Press B before you press ENTER and input
DVD
DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE
18(34)
the correct number.
T 1:32:55
If you make a mistake
Press RETURN O, then start from step 3 again.

ON
To turn off the Control Menu
PASSWORD
Press RETURN O, then press DVD DISPLAY
Select: Enter: ENTER
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until the
Control Menu is turned off.

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To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)
1 In step 4, select “OFF t”, then press
ENTER. (DVD only)

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the 1 When the playback is stopped, press
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. DVD SETUP while pressing SHIFT.
The Setup Display appears.
To change the password
1 In step 4, select “PASSWORD t”, then
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The display for entering the password The “CUSTOM SETUP” display appears.
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. TRACK SELECTION OFF

3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the


numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using
the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select
“PARENTAL CONTROL t”, then
Playing the disc for which press ENTER.
Custom Parental Control is x If you have not entered a password
set The display for registering a new password
1 Insert the disc for which Custom appears.
Parental Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”
COSTOM SETUP
display appears. PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the then press ENTER .
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
Notes
• When Custom Parental Control is set for a Super Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
Audio CD, the display for entering the password buttons, then press ENTER.
appears each time the layer is switched. The display for confirming the password
• When Custom Parental Control is set for a hybrid appears.
Super Audio CD, the setting is valid only for the
current layer. x When you have already registered a
password
Tip
If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number
The display for entering the password
“199703” using the numeric buttons when the appears.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks
you for your password, then press ENTER. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER .

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4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 8 Press V or v repeatedly to select the
using the numeric buttons, then press level you want, then press ENTER.
ENTER. The Parental Control setting is completed.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password
appears. COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: 4: PG13
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3


COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.

If you make a mistake


5 Press V or v repeatedly to select
Press RETURN O to go back to the previous
“STANDARD”, then press ENTER.
screen.
The options for “STANDARD” appears.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly while pressing
COSTOM SETUP SHIFT until the Setup Display is turned off.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS
To turn off the Parental Control
function and play the DVD after
entering your password
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
6 Press V or v repeatedly to select a
To change the password
geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press ENTER. 1 In step 5, press v to select “CHANGE
The area is selected. PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER.
When you select “OTHERS t”, select and The display for entering the password
enter the standard code in the table on page appears.
46 using the numeric buttons. 2 Follow step 3 to enter a new password.
7 Press ENTER.
The options for “LEVEL” appears.

COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: 8:
CHANGE PASSWORD 7: NC17
6: R
5:
4: PG13
3: PG
2:
1: G

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Area code
Playing the disc for which
Standard Code Standard Code
Parental Control is set number number

1 Insert the disc and press hH. Argentina 2044 Korea 2304
The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363
appears. Austria 2046 Mexico 2362

2 Enter your 4-digit password using the


Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390
The playback starts. Canada 2079 Norway 2379
Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427
Tip
If you forgot your password, remove the disc and China 2092 Philippines 2424
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback by children Denmark 2115 Portugal 2436
(Parental Control)” (page 44). When you are asked to Finland 2165 Russia 2489
enter your password, enter “199703” using the numeric
France 2174 Singapore 2501
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you
to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new Germany 2109 Spain 2149
4-digit password, replace the disc in the system and Hong Kong 2219 Sweden 2499
press hH. When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” India 2248 Switzerland 2086
display appears, enter your new password.
Indonesia 2238 Taiwan 2543
Notes Italy 2254 Thailand 2528
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Japan 2276 United Kingdom 2184
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.

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3 Press TUNER MEMORY while pressing
SHIFT on the remote.
Tuner A preset number appears in the display. The
stations are stored from preset number 1.
Presetting radio stations
TUNED
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number. Preset number
There are two ways to store the station presets.
4 Press ENTER on the remote.

Tuner
To Method
The station is stored.
Automatically tune in Automatic Tuning Preset
all of the stations that 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to preset
can be received in your other stations.
area and then store
them manually
Setting presets through
Manually tune in and Manual Tuning Preset
store the radio manual tuning
frequency of your
favorite stations
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press m or M repeatedly to tune in
Setting presets through the desired station.
automatic tuning 3 Press TUNER MEMORY while pressing
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to SHIFT on the remote.
select FM or AM. A preset number appears in the display. The
2 Press and hold m or M until the
stations are stored from preset number 1.
frequency indication starts to change,
then release. TUNED

The frequency changes as the system scans


for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time, Preset number
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear. 4 Press ENTER on the remote.
The station is stored.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to preset
Set the frequency of the desired radio other stations.
station as described in steps 2 through 4 of
“Setting presets through manual tuning”.

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Other operations Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
To Do this
Saving Mode.
Tune in a station Follow the procedure described in
with a weak “Setting presets through manual Tips
signal tuning”. • Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
To set another Start over from step 1. After step
station to an 3, press . or > repeatedly to • The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
existing preset select the preset number where you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
number you want to store a new station, occurs.
then proceed to step 4. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD/DVD
player power off by DVD power manage
function. DVD power is factory set to on.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press DVD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press ?/1 while holding x.
“DVD POWER OFF” appears.

To set the DVD power on


Repeat the procedure above and “DVD POWER
ON” appears.
Note
When “DVD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access
time is increased.

To change the AM tuning interval


(Except for Saudi Arabian model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding down
M and ?/1, turn the system back on. When
you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure. Use buttons on the unit for
the operation.

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Tips
Listening to the radio • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
antennas.
You can listen to a radio station either by • When an FM stereo programme has static noise,
press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote repeatedly
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo
in the station. effect, but the reception will improve.
• Press and hold m or M in step 2 above. The
Listening to a preset station frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
— Preset Tuning Tuning).

Tuner
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 47).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
the desired preset station.

To select the desired preset


number using the numeric
buttons on the remote
Press numeric buttons instead of performing
step 2.
To enter preset number 10 or higher, press >10
and the corresponding numeric buttons. To enter
0, press 10/0.
Example:
To enter preset number 20, press >10, then 2 and 10/0.

Listening to non-preset radio


station
— Manual Tuning

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to


select FM or AM.
2 Press m or M repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
Note
When switching to DVD function from tuner, a longer
time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set
“DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage function
(page 48).

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Other operations
To Do this
Tape
Stop playback Press x.
Loading a tape Pause playback Press X. Press again to resume
playback.
1 Press A Z or Z B. Fast-forward Press M while playing the front
side or press m while playing
2 Insert a tape in deck A or B. the reverse side.
Insert with the Rewind Press m while playing the front
side you want side or press M while playing
to play/record
facing forward.
the reverse side.

Tips
• You can use the digipad for tape operations.
Note • Pressing TAPE A/B while the power is off
When the cassette deck is open, the disc tray does not automatically turns the power on.
slide out.
Searching for the beginning of a
track (AMS*)
Playing a tape During playback, press . or > repeatedly
for the number of songs you want to skip
You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. forward (or backward).
The search direction, + (forward) or – (back),
1 Load a tape.
and number of songs being skipped (1–9) appear
2 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select in the display.
deck A or B.
Example: searching forward 2 songs
3 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the
A B
remote repeatedly to select g to play
one side, j to play both sides, or
RELAY* (Relay Play) to play both decks
in succession. * Automatic Music Sensor

4 Press hH. Note


The AMS function may not operate correctly under the
The tape starts playing. following circumstance:
Press hH again to play the reverse side. – When the unrecorded space between songs is less
When you select j or RELAY, the deck than 4 seconds long.
stops automatically after repeating the
sequence 5 times.

A B

* Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence:


Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t
Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) t

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Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit

You can record from a disc, tape (or connected components) or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes.

Recording from a VIDEO


Recording from a tape
Step CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3 Recording Manually
(High-Speed Dubbing)
file (CD Synchro Recording)

1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.

2 Press DVD. Press TAPE A/B repeatedly Press a function button


to select deck A. for the recording source.

Tape
3 Insert the disc you want to
record.
Insert the tape you want to
record into deck A.
Load the disc/tape (or
other audio source), or
tune in the station you
want to record.

4 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB. Press REC PAUSE/


START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
“ ” flashes.

5 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select g to record on


one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

6 Press REC PAUSE/START.


Recording starts.

7 Start playing the


recording source.

Other operations • (CD Synchro Recording only)


When you want to record an album from an MP3
To Press
disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on
Stop recording x. the remote repeatedly to select ALBM, then press
Pause recording* REC PAUSE/START. ALBUM + or – while pressing SHIFT on the remote
to select the desired album before proceeding.
* Only when recording manually.
Notes
Tips
• You cannot open the disc tray and the cassette deck
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
at the same time.
TAPE A/B to select deck B and press hH
repeatedly to start playback of the reverse side after • You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
step 1. Press x where you want to start recording. • You cannot use the digipad during recording.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from • If you start recording with 2.1CH/MULTI set to
the front side. If you start from the reverse side, LINK or MULTI mode, the setting automatically
recording stops at the end of the reverse side. changes to 2.1CH mode in step 4.
• (High-Speed Dubbing only) Note on recording from Super Audio CDs
If you set direction to j when the tapes have Recording the HD layer of a Super Audio CD is not
different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses possible on this system. However, the CD layer can be
independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in recorded the same as a normal CD.
both decks reverse together.

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Recording a VIDEO CD/CD/ 5 Select the album, or track you want to
Super Audio CD/MP3 by program.
specifying track order x When programming a VIDEO CD or
CD
— Program Edit
For example, select track “6”.
When programming, make sure the playing Press V/v or the numeric buttons on the
times for each side do not exceed the length of remote to select “6”, then press ENTER on
one side of the tape. the remote.

1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B, Selected track


then press DVD when playback is
stopped. Program
1 DISC 1 (CD) – TRACK 6

2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the


2
3
4
remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” 5
6
appears in the on-screen display. 7
8
The Program Display appears on the screen. 9
10

Program
1
2 x When programming MP3
3
4 For example, select track “3” of album “2”.
5
6 Press V/v or the numeric buttons on the
7
8 remote to select “2”, then press b on the
9
10 remote.

Program

3 Press b on the remote, then press V or


1
2
3
Disc Album
DISC 1Track
ALL
DISC
(CD)
ALBUMS
2ALL
(– –TRACKS
– – –)
v on the remote repeatedly to select 4 ROOT
DISC 3 (MP3)
1. Classic
5
the disc. 6
2. Jazz
3. Pops
7
The cursor moves to the disc (in this case, 8
9
“DISC1(CD)”). 10

Program
1 Disc Next, press V/v or the numeric buttons on
2 DISC1(CD)
3 DISC2(CD) the remote to select “3”, then press ENTER
4 DISC3(CD)
5 DISC4(CD) on the remote.
6 DISC5(CD)
7
8 Selected album and track
9
10
Program
1 DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3
2
4 Press b on the remote. 3
4
5
The cursor moves to the album or track (in 6
this case, “ALL TRACKS”). 7
8
9
10
Program
1 Disc
2 DISC1(CD)
Track
3 DISC2(CD)
ALL TRACKS
4 DISC3(CD)
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
1 TRACK1 steps 3 to 5.
5 DISC4(CD)
2 TRACK2
6 DISC5(CD)
3 TRACK3
7 4 TRACK4 Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
8 5 TRACK5
9 6 TRACK6 disc.
10 7 TRACK7
8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9

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7 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
“ ” flashes, and “SYNC” appears in the Timer-recording radio
display.
programs
8 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the
remote repeatedly to select g to To timer-record, you must set the clock (see “6:
record on one side. Select j (or Setting the clock” on page 22) and preset the
RELAY) to record on both sides.
radio stations (see “Presetting radio stations” on
9 Press REC PAUSE/START. page 47) beforehand.
Recording starts. Use the remote for the operation.

To cancel Program Edit in stop 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 49).
mode
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

Tape
remote repeatedly until “PGM” disappears from “DAILY SET?” appears.
the display. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“REC SET?”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minutes, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
step 4.
The start time appears, followed by the stop
time, the preset radio station to be recorded
(e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original
display appears.
6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Make sure the tape is in forward direction.
7 Turn off the system.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.

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Other operations
To Do this
Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT while pressing
SHIFT and press . or >
repeatedly to select “REC
SELECT?”, then press
ENTER.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the Press CLOCK/TIMER
Timer-recording SELECT while pressing
SHIFT and press . or >
repeatedly to select “TIMER
OFF?”, then press ENTER.

Notes
• If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer-
recording does not work.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recording
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
• You cannot activate the Daily timer and the Timer-
recording simultaneously.

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DSP Options
MODE
Sound Adjustment MUSIC LIVE HOUSE
MODE HALL
Note
S.ENHANCE (SOUND ENHANCE)
When you select or play a Super Audio CD; RADIO SOUND
– The sound effects are automatically turned off
MOVIE C.STUDIO EX A
(except for the equalization).
MODE (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS*
– The sound effect or the personal file cannot be C.STUDIO EX B
selected. You cannot store the personal file. (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS*
C.STUDIO EX C
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS*
Adjusting the sound NORMAL SURR (NORMAL
SURROUND)
On the remote, press GROOVE repeatedly GAME ARCADE
while pressing SHIFT. MODE RACING
Each time you press the button, the display ADVENTURE

Sound Adjustment
BATTLE
changes cyclically as follows:
GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t TOOL PAN**
GROOVE OFF MODE FLANGER
KEY CONTROL
GROOVE: The volume switches to power EXCITER
mode and the equalizer curve changes to suit the COMPRESSOR
music source. REVERB
EARLY RFLC. (EARLY REFLECTION)
V-GROOVE: The volume switches to power
mode and the equalizer curve changes to suit the * Sound effects with virtual speakers.
movie source. ** Virtual effects with “2.1CH”, or “AUTO” with
Note “2.1CH” only.
The sound effect (see “Selecting the sound effect”) is
canceled when “GROOVE OFF” is selected.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
The sound effects with DCS marks use DCS
Selecting the sound effect technology.
In the collaboration with Sony Pictures
Press one of the DSP buttons (MUSIC Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
MODE, MOVIE MODE, GAME MODE, or environment of their studios and integrated the
TOOL MODE) on the remote repeatedly to data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
select the sound effect you want. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to
The sound effect name appears in the display. develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital
See “Sound effect options” below. Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an
ideal movie theater sound environment based on
To cancel the preference of movie director.
On the remote, press EFFECT repeatedly while
pressing SHIFT to select “EFFECT OFF”. All Enjoying movies with Cinema
the parameters become flat. Studio EX
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
Sound effect options
movie software encoded with multi channel
You can enjoy surround sound simply by format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This
selecting one of the sound effect according to the mode reproduces the sound characteristics of
program you want to listen to. Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.

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x C.STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a or Dolby Pro Logic
standard mode, great for watching most any type
of movie. This system can reproduce 2 channel sound in
multi channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or
x C.STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Dolby Pro Logic. You can also use this function
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the for DVD when Dolby Surround is selected in the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak audio setting screen.
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode Use the remote for the operation.
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action
movies with lots of sound effects.
1 Press 2.1CH/MULTI repeatedly while
pressing SHIFT to select “MULTI”.
x C.STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C)
2 Press MOVIE MODE repeatedly to
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the select “NORMAL SURR”.
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This
“PRO LOGIC” appears in the display.
mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic
films where music is featured in the soundtrack. Listening to audio without using
About Cinema Studio EX Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro
Logic
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following
three elements. With “NORMAL SURR” selected, press
• Virtual Multi Dimension 2.1CH/MULTI repeatedly while pressing
SHIFT to select “2.1CH”.
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual rear Using the menu to select Dolby
speakers. Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from
1 Set 2.1CH/MULTI to “MULTI”, then select
“EFFECT OFF” or “NORMAL SURR”.
inside the image reflected on the movie
screen. This element creates the same 2 Press AMP MENU.
sensation in your listening room by shifting 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “DOLBY
the sound of the front speakers “into” the PL MENU”.
screen.
4 Press ENTER.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
5 Press B or b repeatedly to select the mode.
movie theater. 6 Press ENTER.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which The selected mode appears in the display.
operates these elements simultaneously.
Note
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause
increased noise in the playback signal.
Tip
“LINK” is changed to “MULTI” when a sound effect
is selected (see “To listen to multi channel sound” on
page 60).

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2 channel decoding modes
Pro Logic II only works with 2.1CH (digital) Adjusting the sound
and 2CH sources. All other sources receive Pro
Logic decoding.
effects
• PRO LOGIC
Before operation, first select the sound effect
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source
you want for your basic sound.
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1
channels. 1 On the remote, press DSP EDIT
• PL II MOVIE repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.
Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. Each time you press the button, the display
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in changes cyclically as follows:
Dolby Surround. In Addition, this mode can DSP EDIT* (to adjust DSP) t EQ EDIT
reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when (to adjust equalizer)
watching videos of overdubbed or old * This menu does not appear depending on the
movies. audio effect.
• PL II MUSIC 2 Use the digipad to adjust the

Sound Adjustment
Performs the Pro Logic II music mode parameters.
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal The parameter is adjusted according to the
stereo sources such as CDs. curve your finger slides on the digipad.
Adjustable parameters are described on
page 58. After the curve your finger slides
is displayed for a while, then the curve
automatically adjusted by the unit is
displayed. For DSP EDIT, the adjustable
parameters vary depending on the preset
effect.
3 Press ENTER on the remote.

To cancel
On the remote, press EFFECT repeatedly while
pressing SHIFT to select “EFFECT OFF”. The
adjustment for the selected parameter is
canceled.

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Adjustable parameters
Menu Right/Left (X) Up/Down (Y) Creating a personal sound
DSP EDIT (See the chart below)
effect file
EQ EDIT Frequency Level
— Personal file
Adjustable DSP parameters
You can store the adjusted sound effects in the
Sound effect
options
Right/Left (X) Up/Down (Y) system’s memory. You can create up to 5 sound
effect files.
LIVE HOUSE Time Wall type
HALL Time Wall type 1 Obtain the sound effect you want to
S.ENHANCE Time Level store to P FILE.
RADIO SOUND Time Level
C.ST.EX A Level —
2 Press and hold P FILE on the remote
while pressing SHIFT on the remote.
C.ST.EX B Level —
C.ST.EX C Level — The personal file number appears in the
NORMAL SURR — — display.
ARCADE Time Level 3 Slide your finger on the digipad to
RACING Shape — select the file number where you want
ADVENTURE Frequency Level to store the effect.
BATTLE Time Wall type
PAN Position Position 4 Press ENTER on the remote.
FLANGER Frequency Level To call up a personal file
KEY CONTROL Key Time
EXCITER Frequency Level On the remote, press P FILE repeatedly while
COMPRESSOR Time Level pressing SHIFT to select the file.
REVERB Time Wall type
Tip
EARLY RFLC. Shape —
You can use the cursor buttons (V/v/B/b) on the
Wall type: This parameter lets you control the level of remote instead of the digipad.
the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
Note
listening environment by simulating a softer or harder
When using personal files, the adjustable DSP EDIT
wall.
parameters depend on the original sound effect.
Position: This parameter lets you control the position
where the sound comes from.
Note
You cannot adjust the sound effect when “LINK” is
selected (see “To listen to multi channel sound” on
page 60).
Tips
• You can use the cursor buttons (V/v/B/b) on the
remote instead of the digipad.
• You can store the adjusted effect in a personal file
(see “Creating a personal sound effect file” on
page 58).
• “LINK” is changed to “MULTI” when a sound effect
is selected (see “To listen to multi channel sound” on
page 60).

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Press DISPLAY during playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
Display changes cyclically as follows:

Turning off the display x When playing a DVD


Current title number and the playing time t
— Power Saving Mode Current title number and the remaining time t
Current chapter number and the playing time t
The demonstration display (display window and
Current chapter number and the remaining time
buttons lighting and flashing even when the
t Title text*3 t Clock display (for 8 seconds)
system power is off) and the clock display can
t Effect status
be turned off to minimize the amount of power
consumed during standby (Power Saving x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Mode). Audio CD
Current track number and the playing time*1 t
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the demonstration
Current track number and the remaining time*1
display or the clock display disappears. t Playing time of the current disc*2 t
Remaining time on the current disc*2 t Track
To cancel Power Saving Mode title*3 t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each Effect Status

Display
time you press the button, the display switches x When playing an MP3
cyclically as follows: Current track number and the playing time t
Demonstration display t Clock display* t Current track number and the remaining time t
No display (Power Saving Mode) Track title*3 (and ID3 tag when the file contains
the ID3 tag data) t Album title*3 t Clock
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status
Tip
*1
The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode. When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
only the playing time of the scene is displayed.
Notes *2 These are not displayed during Shuffle Play or
• During Power Saving Mode, the following functions Program Play.
do not work: This information is skipped when playing a VIDEO
– Setting the time. CD with PBC functions.
– Changing the AM tuning interval. *3 Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.
– Pressing a function button to turn the power on. In addition, nothing is displayed for discs without
– Switching the function of VIDEO/SAT. DVD/CD text and file/album name.
• The LED of the IR transmitter turns off in Power
Saving Mode. This is not a malfunction.
Checking the total playing
time/titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/
Using the display Super Audio CD)
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Checking the remaining time/ Each time you press the button, the display
titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/ changes cyclically as follows:
Super Audio CD/MP3 file) Total number of tracks and the total playing
time*4 t Disc title t Clock display (for 8
When a DVD/CD/Super Audio CD TEXT disc seconds) t Effect Status
is loaded, you can check the information stored
*4
on the disc, such as the titles. When the unit The number of titles is displayed when playing a
detects DVD/CD/Super Audio CD TEXT discs, DVD.
the “TEXT” indication appears in the display.

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To adjust the decoding format
mode
Other Features
This operation lets you specify the decode type
To adjust the brightness of for the signal input to the digital audio jacks and
DVD function.
the display Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU.
Use the remote for the operation.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select “DECODE
1 Press AMP MENU. FORMAT”.
2 Press ENTER. 3 Press ENTER.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select 4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the decode
“DIMMER”. format mode.
4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the 5 Press ENTER.
setting you want. • “AUTO MODE” switches between DTS, Dolby
DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2 y Digital, or PCM decoding automatically.
DIMMER 3 • “PCM MODE” decodes all the input signals as
PCM signals. If Dolby Digital or DTS (etc.)
5 Press ENTER. signals are input, no sound will be heard. Set to
“PCM MODE” if, when set to “AUTO MODE”,
sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD etc.) is
To listen to multi channel interrupted when playback starts.

sound
On the remote, press 2.1CH/MULTI
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
2.1CH t LINK t MULTI t AUTO
2.1CH: The sound is output in 2-channel stereo
and the sub woofer.
LINK: The front speaker channels are output at
both the front and rear speakers.
MULTI: The sound is output in multi channel.
AUTO: Automatically switches between 2CH,
LINK and MULTI according to the type of disc
being played.
LINK: for CD, dts-CD, VCD, Super Audio CD
(2 CH), MP3
MULTI: for DVD, Super Audio CD (MULTI
CH)
Notes
• When using headphones, this setting is fixed to
“2.1CH”.
• The sound is output in “LINK” when the function
other than DVD is selected.
• “LINK” is changed to “MULTI” when a sound or
karaoke is selected.

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Notes
Using the SONY TV DIRECT • This function is only for SONY TV series, however,
some TV products may also not work.
function • If this function does not work, change the transmit
time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV.
• If distance between the TV and this system is too far,
SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your
this function may not work. Install the system near
SONY TV and this system, change the system the TV.
mode to “DVD”, and then switch the TV’s input • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
source you set with one button push. and this system.
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while
entering the code for the TV’s input
source connected to this system (see
the table below) using the numeric
buttons.
TV’s input source is selected.
By pressing Number TV’s input source
TV/VIDEO 0 No input source
(Default)
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2

Other Features
3 VIDEO3
4 VIDEO4
5 VIDEO5
6 VIDEO6
7 COMPONENT 1
INPUT
8 COMPONENT 2
INPUT

2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering


the code for transmit time (see the
table below) using the numeric
buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is
selected.
By pressing Number TV’s input source
TV CH + 1 0.5
2 1
3 1.5 (Default)
4 2
5 2.5
6 3
7 3.5
8 4

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Notes
Singing along: Karaoke • With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when
you select “KARAOKE PON”.
You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape • If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is
canceled.
by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to
• During “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R” or “MPX L”,
connect an optional microphone.
EFFECT button does not work.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down • During “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R” or “MPX L”,
the microphone volume. DSP effect switches to “KEY CONTROL”. When
the karaoke effect is canceled, the DSP effect before
2 Connect an optional microphone to entering the karaoke effect is applied again.
MIC jack.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
3 On the remote, press KARAOKE PON the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. monaural.
Each time you press the button, the display • The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
– only a few instruments are playing.
changes cyclically as follows:
– a duet is being played.
KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L – the source has strong echoes or chorus.
t Effect status* – the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
* KARAOKE PON is cancelled. – the voice on the source is singing in high soprano
To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal or tenor.
level of a CD or a tape, select “KARAOKE • When you select or play a Super Audio CD, the
PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD, karaoke mode is automatically canceled. You cannot
select “MPX R” or “MPX L”. select the karaoke mode while selecting or playing a
Super Audio CD.
4 Start playing the music and adjust the
volume.
5 Adjust the microphone volume by
Mixing and recording sound
turning MIC LEVEL. 1 Do the procedure for “Singing along:
Karaoke” (steps 1 through 5). Then,
To adjust the echo level
load a recordable tape in deck B.
Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo level.
2 Press the function button of the source
After you have finished you want to record (e.g. DVD).
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the When you want to record from TAPE A,
microphone from MIC jack, then press press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A
KARAOKE PON on the remote repeatedly is selected.
while pressing SHIFT on the remote until “m”
disappears.
3 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
Tip
“LINK” is changed to “MULTI” when a karaoke effect
4 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the
is selected (see “To listen to multi channel sound” on
remote repeatedly to select g to
page 60). record on one side. Select j (or
RELAY) to record on both sides.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
6 Press hH to start playing the source
to be recorded.
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To stop recording
Press x. Falling asleep to music
Tips — Sleep Timer
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the You can set the system to turn off at a preset
direction of the microphone. time, so you can fall asleep to music.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the Press SLEEP on the remote.
DVD function and not playing a disc. Each time you press the button, the minute
• When high level sound signals are input, the unit display (the turn-off time) changes as follows:
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t …t 10 t OFF
distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level
Control Function). * The power turns off when the current disc or tape
finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).

Other operations
About indicators To Press
Check the remaining SLEEP on the remote once.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator:
time**
Lights up except when the 2 channel source is
being played back in DVD or DIGITAL Change the time to SLEEP on the remote
turn off repeatedly to select the time
function.
you want.
PRO LOGIC indicator (in the display): Lights

Other Features
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP on the remote
up when the unit applies Dolby Pro Logic Timer repeatedly until “SLEEP
processing to 2 channel signals in order to output OFF” appears.
the center and rear channel signals.
; Digital indicator (in the display): Lights ** You cannot check the remaining time if you select
up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in “AUTO”.
the Dolby Digital format.
dts indicator (in the display): Lights up when
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7 Press . or > repeatedly until the
Waking up to music music source you want appears.
The indications change as follows:
— Daily Timer
t TUNER y DVD PLAY T
You can wake up to music at a preset time every
t TAPE PLAY T
day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “6:
Setting the clock” on page 22). 8 Press ENTER.
Use the remote for the operation. The type of timer (“DAILY TIMER”),
1 Prepare the music source you want to followed by the start time, stop time and the
play. music source, appear, then the original
• DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/ display appears.
MP3: Load a disc. To start from a 9 Turn off the system.
specific track, make a program (see
“Creating your own program” on Other operations
page 28). To Do this
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER
to play facing forward. SELECT while pressing
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you SHIFT and press . or
want (see “Listening to the radio” on > repeatedly to select
“DAILY SELECT?”, then
page 49).
press ENTER.
2 Adjust the volume. Change the setting Start over from step 1.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Cancel the Daily Press CLOCK/TIMER
“SET” appears. Timer SELECT while pressing
SHIFT and press . or
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select > repeatedly to select
“DAILY SET?”, then press ENTER. “TIMER OFF?”, then press
“ON” appears and the hour indication ENTER.
flashes.
Notes
5 Set the time to start playback. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer
Press . or > repeatedly to set the does not work.
hour, then press ENTER. • When you use the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer will
The minute indication flashes. not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it
off.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
minutes, then press ENTER.
time.
The hour indication flashes again. • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the Timer-
6 Set the time to stop playback following recording simultaneously.
step 5.

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Optional Components

Hooking up optional components


To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.

MD deck MD deck / VCR/ satellite tuner MD deck / VCR

To the digital input From the analog To the analog input


jacks of an MD output jacks of an jacks of an MD deck /
deck MD deck / VCR/ VCR
satellite tuner

Optional Components
To the
component To the video To the S video From the digital output
video input jack input jack of a input jack of a jacks of an MD deck /
of a TV TV TV DVD player

Optional TV MD deck / DVD player

A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT C S VIDEO OUT jack


jacks Use an S video cable (not supplied) to connect
Use video cables (not supplied) to connect an an optional component (such as a TV) to this
optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. jack. You can then output the video to the
If your TV accept progressive format file component from this unit, and enjoy higher
signals, you must use this connection and set quality video images.
“COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in
D OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack
“SCREEN SETUP” (page 34).
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied)
B VIDEO OUT jack to connect an MD deck or DVD player to this
Use a video cable (supplied) to connect an jack. You can then record or listen to digital
optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. audio from the MD deck or DVD player through
You can then output the video to the component this system.
from this unit, and enjoy the video images of
DVDs, etc.
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E OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) Listening to audio from a
to connect an MD deck to this jack. You can then
output the digital audio to the MD deck from this
connected component
system.

F VIDEO/SAT IN L/R jacks Listening to the digital audio


from the connected MD deck,
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
MD deck, VCR or satellite tuner to these jacks. DVD player, satellite tuner,
You can then listen to analog audio from the MD etc.
deck, VCR or satellite tuner through this system. 1 Connect the digital optical cable.
G VIDEO OUT L/R jacks See “Hooking up optional components” on
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an page 65.
MD deck or VCR to these jacks. You can then 2 Press DIGITAL (or FUNCTION on the
output audio to the MD deck or VCR from this remote repeatedly until “DIGITAL”
system. appears).
Tip Start playing the connected component.
When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future
use.
Listening to the analog audio
from the connected VCR, MD
deck, satellite tuner, etc.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 65.
2 To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR:
Press VIDEO/SAT (or FUNCTION on the
remote repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears).
Start playing the connected component.
To listen to the sound of the
connected satellite tuner:
Hold down VIDEO/SAT and press ?/1
while the power is on. Release ?/1 first,
then release VIDEO/SAT. This switches
the function from VIDEO to SAT. Once
you switched to the SAT function, just press
VIDEO/SAT.
Start playing the connected component.
Note
If the sound is distorted or too loud when SAT function
is selected, or you want to switch back to VIDEO
function, repeat the operation described above to
switch to VIDEO function.

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Recording audio from a
connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 65.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording to a tape” on page 51.

Recording on a connected
component
1 Connect the audio cords for analog
recording, or connect the digital optical
cable for digital recording.
2 On the remote, press EFFECT
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT to
select “EFFECT OFF”.
3 On the remote, press 2.1CH/MULTI
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT to

Optional Components
select “2.1CH”.
4 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
Notes
• Digital signals are output from OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUT jack during DVD function only. Besides, the
sound output from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
jack is not affected by the sound adjustment. Digital
signals from Super Audio CDs are not output from
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT.
• This unit is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling
frequencies and Super Audio CD format.
• While recording, do not change the 2.1CH/MULTI
setting.

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There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move
Troubleshooting the unit away from the TV or VCR.

Problems and remedies The sound from the component connected to


the VIDEO/SAT jacks is distorted.
• Check the function setting of VIDEO/SAT (see
If you run into any problem using this unit, use
“Listening to audio from a connected component”
the following check list. on page 66).
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly The timer does not function.
and firmly. • Set the clock correctly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest “DAILY” or “REC” does not appear when you
Sony dealer. press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the
General remote.
• Set the timer correctly.
Even when the power is turned off, the display
and buttons light up and flash. • Set the clock.
• While the power is turned off, press DISPLAY The remote does not function.
repeatedly to enter clock mode or power saving • There is an obstacle between the remote and the
mode. unit.
“--.--” lights up in the display. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
unit’s sensor.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again. • The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you There is acoustic feedback.
haven’t turned on the power. • Decrease the volume level.
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see • Move the microphone away from the speakers or
step 8 on page 14). change the direction of the microphone.

The clock setting/timer is canceled. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.


• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure • Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30
occurs. Redo “6: Setting the clock” (page 22). If minutes. If the color irregularity still persists,
you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
(page 64) and/or “Timer-recording radio “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
programs” (page 53). alternately.
The radio presetting is canceled. • A strong signal is input. Turn off the system, leave
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure the system turned off for a while, then turn on the
occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting system again. If “PROTECT” and “PUSH
radio stations” (page 47). POWER” still appear alternately, check the
speaker cords.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise. “DVD CLOSE!” appears.
• The headphones are connected. • You tried to open the cassette deck when the disc
tray is open. Press Z to close the disc tray first,
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord
then open the cassette deck.
into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the “TAPE CLOSE!” appears.
speaker connections. • You tried to open the disc tray when the cassette
• The protective device on the amplifier has been deck is open. Push the cassette deck to close first,
activated because of a short circuit. then open the disc tray.
(“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash
alternately.) Turn off the power, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
• There is no audio output during Timer-recording.

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The LED of the IR transmitter does not turn off. DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio
• The LED of the IR transmittter does not turn off CD/MP3 Player
while the system is on. This is not a malfunction.
You can turn off the LED of the IR transmitter by The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
setting the system to Power Saving Mode appears on the front panel display.
(page 59). • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
Speakers • Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Always close the tray by pressing Z. Trying to
Sound comes from only one channel or
press the tray closed with your fingers may cause
unbalanced left and right volume.
problems with the player.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement. The disc does not eject.
• The source being played back is monaural. • You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
• Adjust the balance parameters (page 21). Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro
Recording, then press Z to eject the disc.
There is no sound from the center speaker.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate
level. Disc access takes a long time.
• 2.1CH/MULTI is set to “2.1CH” or “LINK”. • Set “DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage
function (page 48).
There is no sound from the rear speakers.
• Set the rear speakers level to the appropriate level. Custom Parental Control is set but the display
for entering the password does not appear.
• 2.1CH/MULTI is set to “2.1CH”.
• Set Custom Parental Control for the layer to be
• The software being played back has limited sound
limited.
effects. Check the volume with the test tone.
• Wireless setting of the rear speakers is not correct Play does not start.
(page 15). • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
• Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver closer to loaded.

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one another. • Wipe the disc clean (page 72).
• The plasma display may interfere with • Replace the disc.
transmission, in which case, adjust the position of • Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
the IR transmitter and IR receiver (page 16). • Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
• Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
direct sunlight or strong light such as an the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
incandescent lamp. hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Clean the surface of the IR transmitter and IR • Press hH to start play.
receiver. • The region code on the DVD does not match the
• Make sure to select the proper speaker connection system.
setting (“R. C. WIRELESS” for wireless setting, • Cancel the Custom Parental Control function.
“R. C. WIRED” for wired setting). For details, see
“Specifying distance, position, height and The sound skips.
connection method of the speakers” (page 20). • Wipe the disc clean (page 72).
• Make sure the IR transmitter and IR receiver are • Replace the disc.
facing each other. • Try moving the system to a place without
• Check that the rear amplifier is turned on. vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
Sound lacks bass.
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
connected correctly. speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.

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Play does not start from the first track. Messages do not appear on the screen in the
• The player is in Program Play or Shuffle Play language you want.
mode. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the • Select the language you want for the on-screen
remote repeatedly until “1DISC” or “ALL display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP”
DISCS” appears. in the Setup Display (page 33).
• Resume Play has been selected. When the The language for the sound track cannot be
playback is stopped, press x, then start DVD changed.
playback (page 29).
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
• The title, DVD, or PBC menu automatically being played.
appears on the TV screen. Follow the instructions
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
on the TV screen.
sound track. Refer to the operating instructions
The MP3 audio track cannot be played. supplied with the disc.
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format The subtitle language cannot be changed.
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
Joliet.
DVD being played.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. Refer
“.MP3.”
to the operating instructions supplied with the
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it disc.
has the extension “.MP3”.
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles. Refer to
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
correctly displayed.
• The player can only display numbers and The angles cannot be changed.
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as spaces. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played. The angle can be changed only when the
“ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel
display (page 42).
Picture
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles. Refer to
Playback starts automatically. the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
• The DVD features an auto playback function. There is no picture.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
• Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the remote
the disc.
repeatedly until “DVD” appears).
Playback stops automatically. • Check that the system is connected securely.
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. • The video cable is damaged. Replace it with a new
While playing such a disc, the playback stops at one.
the auto pause signal. Refer to the operating • Make sure you connect the system to the video
instructions supplied with the disc. input jack of your TV (page 14).
The system turned off during DVD playback. • Make sure you turn on the TV.
• If approximately one hour passes with DVD • Make sure you select the video input on the TV so
playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a that you can view the pictures from the system.
DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the • When you play a VIDEO CD, make sure you set
system automatically turns off. the color system correctly, according to your TV
(color) system.
You cannot perform some functions such as
Stop, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, • To force the system to switch to interlace when
Shuffle Play, or Program Play. PROGRESSIVE is selected, make sure the
function is set to DVD, then hold down DVD and
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
press DISPLAY.
some of the operations described above. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

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The picture noise appears. After pressing hH or Z, there is a
• Clean the disc. mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the
• If video from this system has to go through your display, and the unit enters standby mode
VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection automatically.
applied to some DVD programs could affect • The cassette tape is not inserted correctly.
picture quality. If you still experience problems
after checking your connections, please try
connecting this system directly to your TV’s Tuner
S video-input, if your TV is equipped with this
input (page 65). There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
• When you play a VIDEO CD, the color system is “STEREO” flashes in the display).
different. Set the color system to match your TV • Adjust the antenna.
(page 35). • The signal is too weak. Connect an external
antenna.
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
• Set “DVD POWER OFF” by DVD power manage
changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in
function (page 48).
“SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display when
you play a wide picture. A stereo FM program cannot be received in
• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD. stereo.
• If you connect the system with the S-video cable, • Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote so that
connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may “MONO” disappears.
not change the aspect ratio.
• Depending on the TV, you may not change the
aspect ratio. Rear amplifier
The ON LINE indicator flashes in red.
• Move the wireless system away from any other
Tape Deck
nearby wireless system(s).
The tape does not record. • Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see

Troubleshooting
“To save a tape permanently” on page 73).
• The tape has reeled to the end. If other troubles not described
The tape does not record nor play, or there is above occur, reset the system as
a decrease in sound level. follows:
• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
on page 73).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see 1 Press x, DISPLAY and GROOVE at the
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 73). same time.
The tape does not erase completely. 2 Unplug the power cord.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see 3 Plug the power cord back in.
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 73).
4 Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
The system is reset to the factory settings except
drops out.
for DVD settings. You should set the settings
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 73). you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and
timer.
Noise increases, or the high frequencies are
To reset the DVD settings, select “RESET” in
erased.
step 2 of “Using the Setup Display” (page 32).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER on
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 73).
the remote, select “YES”, then press ENTER on
the remote to reset the settings (it takes a few
seconds to complete). Do not press ?/1 when
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On operation
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
Additional Information location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD/DVD player.
Precautions Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for
On operating voltage about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Before operating the unit, check that the operating • When you move the unit, take out any discs.
voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of If you have any questions or problems concerning the
your local power supply. unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On safety Notes on placing IR transmitter and


• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power IR receiver
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall • Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it is lamp.
not to be used for an extended period of time. To • The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are
disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the for this system only. You cannot use a commercially
plug. Never pull the cord itself. available extension cord.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the Notes on discs
component, unplug the unit and have the component
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
checked by qualified personnel before operating it
Wipe the disc from the center out.
any further.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
service shop.
intended for vinyl LPs.
On placement • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position. sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is: parked in direct sunlight.
– extremely hot or cold • Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
– dusty or dirty This may cause a malfunction to the system.
– very humid • When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
– vibrating
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
– subject to direct sunlight.
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
surface may result. side of the disc is not sticky before using.
On heat buildup The following types of disc should not be used:
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this is – Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
not a malfunction. glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
• Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation seal on the disc is tacky.
to prevent heat build-up in the unit. – Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the that feels tacky when touched.
cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
the cabinet. so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
hole for the cooling fan. Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording, cannot be played back.

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Music discs encoded with copyright Demagnetizing the tape heads
protection technologies Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
This product is designed to playback discs that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
protection technologies are marketed by some record cassette.
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
In case color irregularity is observed
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
on nearby a TV screen
and may not be playable by this product.
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system,
Cleaning the cabinet the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent color irregularity may still be observed on the TV
solution. screen depending on the type of your TV set.

To save a tape permanently If color irregularity is observed…


To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as minutes.
illustrated.
If color irregularity is observed
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
again…
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
Side A
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
Tab of side B Tab of side A video image or on-screen display image displayed
Break off the on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
cassette tab permanent damage to your television screen.
of side A Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.

Additional Information
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.

Cleaning the tape heads


Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning
cassette.

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Messages Specifications
One of the following messages may appear or Amplifier section:
flash in the display during operation. HCD-FLX9W
The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V,
DVD 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only)
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,
No Disc 50/60 Hz (except for Saudi Arabian model)
There is no disc in the player.
MULTI mode
Push STOP! DIN power output at stereo mode (rated)
You pressed PLAY MODE/DIRECTION during 45 + 45 watts
play. (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Cannot Use Continuous RMS power output (reference)
You pressed an invalid button. Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
Step Full! THD)
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps). Center speaker: 60 watts
(16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
TAPE Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
No Tab THD)
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been Sub woofer: 100 watts
removed from the cassette. (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10%
No Tape THD)
There is no tape in the tape deck. 2.1CH mode
DIN power output at stereo mode (rated)
Not in Use 70 + 70 watts
You have tried to recording from a Super Audio CD (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
that does not have a CD layer. Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 120 + 120 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Sub woofer: 240 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10%
THD)

Inputs
VIDEO/SAT IN L/R (phono jacks):
voltage 250 mV/450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (Square optical connector
jacks, rear panel) :
wavelength ——
MIC (phone jack) : sensitivity 1 mV,
impedance 10 kilohms

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Outputs Tape player section
VIDEO OUT L/R (phono jacks): Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
voltage 250 mV, Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
impedance 1 kilohms using Sony TYPE I
VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms cassette
S VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms 0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Tuner section
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones of
FM tuner section
8 ohms or more
FRONT L/R: Use only the supplied Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
speaker SS-FLX9 (50-kHz step)
REAR L/R: Use only the supplied Antenna FM lead antenna
speaker SS-RS99 Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
CENTER: Use only the supplied Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
speaker SS-CT99
S.WOOFER: Use only the supplied AM tuner section
speaker SS-WG9 Tuning range
TA-FLX9W Saudi Arabian model: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Power ouput 40 watts/ch1) (with the tuning interval
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 0.7% set at 9 kHz)
THD)2) Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
60 watts/ch1) (with the tuning interval
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% set at 10 kHz)
THD)2) 531 – 1,602 kHz
1)
Depending on the sound field settings and the source, (with the tuning interval
there may be no sound output. set at 9 kHz)
2)
Measured under AC 127, 240 V, 50/60 Hz Antenna AM loop antenna
(Saudi Arabian model only) Antenna terminals External antenna terminal

Additional Information
Measured under AC 120, 240 V, 50/60 Hz Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
(except for Saudi Arabian model)
Speaker
Disc player section Front speaker SS-FLX9
Laser Semiconductor laser Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,
(DVD and SA-CD: bass-reflex type,
λ=650 nm, magnetically shielded type
CD: λ=780 nm) Speaker units
Emission duration: Woofer: 13 cm, cone type
continuous Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): Nominal impedance 8 ohms
2 Hz – 22 kHz = (±1 dB) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 235 × 490 ×
CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz = 420 mm
(±1 dB) Mass Approx. 8.0 kg net per
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB speaker
Dynamic range More than 90 dB
Video color system format
NTSC, PAL
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector
jack, rear panel)
wavelength 660 nm

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Rear speaker SS-RS99 Power consumption
Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, HCD-FLX9W 435 watts
bass-reflex type TA-FLX9W 92 watts
Speaker units 8 cm, cone type, Dimensions (w/h/d)
4 cm, cone type HCD-FLX9W Approx. 235 × 435 ×
Nominal impedance 6 ohms 420 mm
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 100 × 270 × TA-FLX9W Approx. 95 × 156 ×
150 mm 241 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg net per Mass
speaker HCD-FLX9W Approx. 15.2 kg
Center speaker SS-CT99 TA-FLX9W Approx. 3.1 kg
Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)
bass-reflex type, FM lead antenna (1)
magnetically shielded type Remote commander (1)
Speaker units 8 cm, cone type, Batteries (3)
5 cm, cone type Video cable (1)
Nominal impedance 16 ohms Speaker cord (8)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 385 × 100 × Speaker support (2)
150 mm Screw 3 3.5 × 20 (2)
Mass Approx. 1.7 kg net Screw 3 3.5 × 14 (4)
Sub woofer SS-WG9 Screw 3 3 × 10 (2)
Speaker system Passive sub woofer, Center and rear speaker
magnetically shielded pads (12)
Speaker units IR transmitter DIR-T1 (1)
Woofer: 18 cm, cone type IR receiver DIR-R1 (1)
Nominal impedance 8 ohms IR receiver stand (1)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 235 × 435 ×
420 mm Design and specifications are subject to change
Mass Approx. 10.0 kg net without notice.

General
Power requirements
HCD-FLX9W
Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V, 220 V or
230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Thailand model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or
230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
TA-FLX9W
Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V or 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Thailand model: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector

76GB
Dolby Digital
Glossary This sound format for movie theaters is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
Album this format, the rear speakers output stereo
Section of a music piece on a data CD sound with an expanded frequency range and a
containing MP3 audio tracks. subwoofer channel for deep bass is
Bit Rate
independently provided. This format is also
Value indicating the amount of video data called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is
compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only
Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The channels in this format are recorded separately
higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of to realize superior channel separation.
data. However, this does not always mean that Furthermore, since all the signals are processed
you can get higher quality pictures. digitally, less signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of output channels from two-channel sources. This
several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
chapter number enabling you to locate the surround decoder that extracts the spatial
chapter you want. properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Digital Infrared Audio Transmission
Recent times have been witness to the rapid • Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
spread of DVDs, Digital Broadcasting Satellite The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
Receiver and other high-quality media. In order shows and all programmes encoded in Dolby
to ensure that the subtle nuances endowed by Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield
these high-quality media would be transmitted directionality that approaches the quality of
with no accompanying deterioration, Sony discrete 5.1-channel sound.
developed a technology called “Digital Infrared • Dolby Pro Logic II Music
Audio Transmission” for the infrared The Music mode is for use with any stereo music

Additional Information
transmission of digital audio signals using no recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
compression, and it introduced it into the DHC- space.
FLX9W. Dolby Surround Pro Logic
This technology transfers digital audio signals As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
using no compression inside the subcarrier Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
frequency band allocated by the IEC channels from two-channel sound. Compared
(International Electronic Committee) and with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
Technology Industries Association) for hi-fi panning more naturally and localizes sounds
audio transmission applications. more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of
Analog Digital transmission (Digital
rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear
transmission infrared Audio Transmission)
speakers output monaural sound.

L R

2 3 4 5 6 [MHz]
Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio transmission
continued
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DTS Parental Control
Digital audio compression technology that the A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This disc by the age of the users according to the
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. limitation level in each country/region. The
The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides activated, playback is completely prohibited,
the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other
digital audio. The good channel separation is scenes and so on.
realized because the all channel data is recorded
Playback Control (PBC)
discrete and processed in digital.
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
DVD to control playback. By using menu screens
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
pictures even though its diameter is the same as you can enjoy playing simple interactive
a CD. programs, programs with search functions, and
The data capacity of a single-layer and single- so on.
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a of playback depending on the disc type.
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. (Ver. 1.1 discs)
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well
the worldwide standards of digital compression
as music.
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
uses the variable rate coding technology that (Ver. 2.0 discs)
changes the data to be allocated according to the Play interactive software using menu screens
status of the picture. displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as addition to the video playback functions of Ver.
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more real 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-
audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced resolution still pictures, if they are included on
functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, the disc.
and Parental Control functions are provided
Progressive format
with the DVD.
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) shows every other line of an image (field) to
A number that divides a track into sections to create one frame, the Progressive format shows
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD the entire image at once as a single frame. This
or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may means that while the Interlace format can show
be recorded. 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the
Multi-angle function Progressive format can show 60 frames in one
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video second. The overall picture quality increases and
camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs. still images, text, and horizontal lines appear
sharper. This player is compatible with the 525
Multilingual function progressive format.
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.

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Region Code Title
This system is used to protect copyrights. A The longest sections of a picture or a music
region number is allocated on each DVD system piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a
region code is shown on the system as well as on music piece on an audio software. Each title is
the disc packaging. The system can play the assigned a title number enabling you to locate
discs that match its region code. The system can the title you want.
also play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when
ALL
Track
the region code is not shown on the DVD, the
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD,
region limit may still be activated.
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD or MP3.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 31), Disc
the menu screens, moving pictures, and still DVD Title
pictures are divided into sections called structure
“scenes”. Each scene is assigned a scene number Chapter
enabling you to locate the scene you want. Disc
VIDEO CD/ Track
Super Audio CD CD/Super
Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high quality audio disc structure Index
standard that records using the DSD (Direct Disc
Stream Digital) format instead of the PCM MP3 Album
format used for current CDs, etc. The DSD structure
format has a sampling frequency 64 times that of Track
current CDs, and uses 1-bit quantization to
ensure a sufficient dynamic range and more VIDEO CD
faithfully reproduce the original sound over a A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
vastly wider playback range and audible range The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
than current CDs. the worldwide standards of digital compression
There are various types of Super Audio CD as technology. The picture data is compressed to
follows. about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a

Additional Information
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc) 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
Discs with only a single HD (high density) of moving pictures.
layer (high density signal layer for Super VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Audio CD) Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc) compressed while the sounds we can hear are
Discs with two HD layers that allow long- not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times
time playback. These discs have a two-layer the audio information of conventional audio
structure but only one side is read, so there is CDs.
no need to turn over the disc. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Super Audio CD+CD (hybrid disc) • Version 1.1: You can play only moving
Two-layer discs with a HD layer and a CD pictures and sounds.
layer. These discs have a two-layer structure • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution
but only one side is read, so there is no need still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
to turn over the disc. In addition, the CD layer This system conforms to both versions.
contents can be played even by a normal CD
player.
• Two-channel + multi-channel Super Audio
CD discs
Super Audio CD discs with both a two-
channel area and a multi-channel area
recorded in the HD layer.

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Language code list
For details, see pages 33, 39 and 42.
The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language


1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian
1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda
1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic 1495 Sanskrit
1039 Amharic 1254 Italian 1498 Sindhi
1044 Arabic 1257 Hebrew 1501 Sangho
1045 Assamese 1261 Japanese 1502 Serbo-Croatian
1051 Aymara 1269 Yiddish 1503 Singhalese
1052 Azerbaijani 1283 Javanese 1505 Slovak
1053 Bashkir 1287 Georgian 1506 Slovenian
1057 Byelorussian 1297 Kazakh 1507 Samoan
1059 Bulgarian 1298 Greenlandic 1508 Shona
1060 Bihari 1299 Cambodian 1509 Somali
1061 Bislama 1300 Kannada 1511 Albanian
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1301 Korean 1512 Serbian
1067 Tibetan 1305 Kashmiri 1513 Siswati
1070 Breton 1307 Kurdish 1514 Sesotho
1079 Catalan 1311 Kirghiz 1515 Sundanese
1093 Corsican 1313 Latin 1516 Swedish
1097 Czech 1326 Lingala 1517 Swahili
1103 Welsh 1327 Laothian 1521 Tamil
1105 Danish 1332 Lithuanian 1525 Telugu
1109 German 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1527 Tajik
1130 Bhutani 1345 Malagasy 1528 Thai
1142 Greek 1347 Maori 1529 Tigrinya
1144 English 1349 Macedonian 1531 Turkmen
1145 Esperanto 1350 Malayalam 1532 Tagalog
1149 Spanish 1352 Mongolian 1534 Setswana
1150 Estonian 1353 Moldavian 1535 Tonga
1151 Basque 1356 Marathi 1538 Turkish
1157 Persian 1357 Malay 1539 Tsonga
1165 Finnish 1358 Maltese 1540 Tatar
1166 Fiji 1363 Burmese 1543 Twi
1171 Faroese 1365 Nauru 1557 Ukrainian
1174 French 1369 Nepali 1564 Urdu
1181 Frisian 1376 Dutch 1572 Uzbek
1183 Irish 1379 Norwegian 1581 Vietnamese
1186 Scots Gaelic 1393 Occitan 1587 Volap k
1194 Galician 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1613 Wolof
1196 Guarani 1408 Oriya 1632 Xhosa
1203 Gujarati 1417 Punjabi 1665 Yoruba
1209 Hausa 1428 Polish 1684 Chinese
1217 Hindi 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1697 Zulu
1226 Croatian 1436 Portuguese
1703 Not specified
1229 Hungarian 1463 Quechua
1233 Armenian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance
1235 Interlingua 1482 Kirundi
1239 Interlingue 1483 Romanian

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Control Menu Item List
Control Menu Items Function
DISC NAME Displays the disc name inserted into the system.
TITLE (DVD only) Selects the title (DVD) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.
SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC
Playback only)
TRACK (VIDEO CD only)
CHAPTER (DVD only) Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.
INDEX (VIDEO CD only)
ALBUM (MP3 only) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 Selects the track to be played.
only)
INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) Selects the index to be played.
TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Changes the audio setting.
Audio CD/CD only)
SUBTITLE (DVD only) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (DVD only) Changes the angle.
PLAY MODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode.
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only)
REPEAT Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Sets the disc to prohibit playback.

Tips

Additional Information
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the remote, the Control Menu display changes
cyclically as follows.
Control Menu display t Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items differ depending on the disc.
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights in green when you select any item except for “OFF” (“REPEAT” only).
The “ANGLE” indicator lights in green only when the angles can be changed.

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Setup Display Item List
You can set the following items in the Setup Display.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP
OSD (Select the language you TV TYPE 16:9
want to use from the 4:3 LETTER
displayed language list.)
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
DVD MENU (Select the language you SCREEN SAVER ON
want to use from the OFF
displayed language list.)
BACKGROUND JACKET
PICTURE
AUDIO (Select the language you GRAPHICS
want to use from the BLUE
displayed language list.) BLACK
COMPONENT OUT INTERLACE
SUBTITLE (Select the language you PROGRESSIVE
want to use from the
displayed language list.) SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE FRONT YES
CUSTOM SETUP
CENTER YES
VCD COLOR AUTO
SYSTEM REAR BEHIND LOW
PAL
NTSC HIGH
SIDE LOW
PARENTAL LEVEL OFF
CONTROL 8. HIGH
SUBWOOFER YES
7. NC17
6. R DISTANCE FRONT 1.0m ~ 12m
5.
CENTER 0m ~ 12m
4. PG13
3. PG 0m ~ 12m
REAR
2.
1. G LEVEL CENTER –6 dB ~ +6 dB
STANDARD USA REAR –6 dB ~ +6 dB
OTHERS t SUBWOOFER –6 dB ~ +6 dB
CHANGE PASSWORD BALANCE FRONT 6 steps left or
right
TRACK OFF REAR 6 steps left or
SELECTION AUTO right
TEST OFF
TONE ON

RESET
– YES

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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

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