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2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the customers in the U.S.A WARNING CAUTION For the customers in Canada Except for North American models Precautions 3 WelcomePrecautions4 On cleaningOn cleaning discs On your TV’s colour On moving the system1Make sure that all discs are removed from the system 2Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” 3Press ., >, and DISC 1 A simultaneously The front panel display is changed to “MECH LOCK.” 4Remove the AC power cord from the wall outlet 5 Table of ContentsThis System Can Play the Following Note on DVD 5-DISCChanger Unpacking Inserting Batteries into the Remote Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups Step 4: Connecting the AC Speaker Setup Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where (Resume Play) (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) Playing an MP3 Audio Track Playing JPEG Image Files Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Searching for a Particular Point on a (Scan, Slow-motionPlay) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track Index/Album/File Viewing Information in the Front Panel Display Changing the Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using the Sound Effect Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles Locking Discs (PARENTAL CONTROL) Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function Using the Video or Other Unit Enjoying the Radio Using the Sleep Timer Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display Returning to the Default Settings Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 6 Quick reference for Remote CommanderBack cover 7 About this ManualThis System Can Play the Following Discs Terms for discs8 Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)About Multi Session CD Region code Examples of discs that the system cannot playThe system cannot play the following discs: •CD-ROMs(except for extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG”) •CD-Rs/CD-RWsother than those recorded in the following formats: –music CD format –video CD format •Super Audio CD •Data part of CD-Extras •DVD-ROMs •DVD Audio discs •DVD-RAMs •DVD-RWsin VR (Video Recording) mode •Progressive JPEG file Do not load the following discs: •A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 73) •A disc with paper or stickers on it •A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still left on it 9 Notes about the Discs10 Note on DVD 5-DISCChanger 11 Guide to the Control Menu Display13 UnpackingInserting Batteries into the Remote 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup19 Step 2: Antenna Hookups20 Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups21 Setup for the system (for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models)Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected The factory setting for Australian and Saudi Arabian models are PAL The factory setting for Asian models is NTSC If the colour system of the TV is NTSC When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TVDepending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 21GB 22 Does your TV accept progressive signalsPress FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” Press PROGRESSIVEThe current output signal “-NORMAL-”appears in the front panel display 3 Press PROGRESSIVE again while “-NORMAL-”appears in the front panel display 22GB 23 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord24 Speaker Setup25 Press AMP MENUAdjusting the speaker settings by using the front panel display on the systemYou can set speaker settings using the AMP menu displayed in the front panel AMP menu List CUSTOMIZEDIMMER DIM OFF ATTENUATE DIM ON ATT OFF ATT ON Started xSP SETUPSets the speaker size and distance xLEVEL 4 Press X/x to select each setting of the desired itemYou can set the following items. The default settings are underlined 25GBThe speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “LEVEL” items 26 26GBNarrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night 27 Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone1 Press AMP MENUThe system enters the Level Menu mode 4 Press X or x to select “T.TONE ON” in the front panel displayYou will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence When you select “T.TONE OFF,” this operation will be cancelled 5 Press C to return “T.TONE” 6 Press X/x to select the item you want to set, then press ENTER or c 7 Press X/x to adjust the speaker setting value 8 Set “T.TONE” to “T. TONE OFF” to cancel the test tone functionTest tone sound stops emitting 9 Press AMP MENU when you have finished making adjustments 27GB 28 Playing Discs29 After following StepTo remove the disc To turn on the system To turn off the system Saving power in standby mode Discs Playing 29GB 30 Additional operationsStop Pause Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter track, scene, or file Go back to the preceding chapter, track, scene, or file Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP another disc DISC 1-5on the system Stop play and remove the DISC 1-5 A on the desired disc * You cannot pause during JPEG playback 30GB 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc32 Using the DVD’s Menu33 Playing an MP3 Audio Track34 Selecting an album and track1 Press DISPLAYThe Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appear 2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press ENTER or cThe list of albums contained on the disc appears 3 Select an album you want to play using X/x and press ENTER 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTERThe list of tracks contained in the current album appears 5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTERThe selected track starts playing To return to the previous display To turn off the display 34GB 35 Playing JPEG Image Files36 5 Select a file using X/x and pressTo rotate the current image Rotate the current image using C/cEach time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º Each time you press C, the image turns counterclockwise by 90º 36GB 37 Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Play) 38 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc39 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File40 Searching for a chapter/index2 Press X/x to select the search method xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (Without PBC functions)(INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number) The number in parentheses indicates the total number of chapters or indexes 3 Press ENTER or c“** (**)” changes to “--(**).” If you make a mistakeCancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number 5 Press ENTERThe system starts playback from the selected number To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only)Example: If you search for the playing time of the current title on a DVD 1In Step 2, select (TIME) “T**:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected 2Press ENTER or c “T--:--:--”appears above “T**:**:**.” 3Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER 40GB 41 Viewing Information in the Front Panel Display46 Changing the Sound47 Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only)When you select [AUDIO], the channels being played are displayed on the screen The display examples are as follows:• PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT • Dolby Surround • Dolby Digital 5.1ch Sound• DTS *[PCM], [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY DIGITAL] is displayed For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: 47GB 48 Enjoying Surround Sound49 Selecting a sound field (AUTOSelecting a sound field FORMAT DIRECT button) (MODE button) xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC xROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, NEWS, SPORTS, MOVIEThe each mode provided sound to suit the source When using the headphones xHEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO xHEADPHONE SURROUNDThis mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R Adjustments Sound 49GB 50 Using the Sound Effect51 Changing the AnglesDisplaying the Subtitles 52 Locking Discs56 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function57 Using the Video or OtherUnit58 6 Press ENTER or AMP MENUTurns off the AMP menu The function name in the front panel display changes to “SAT.” To return to the VIDEO function, select “ATT OFF” at step 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears in the front panel display 5 Press X or x to select “ATT ON” in the front panel displayThe output level is changed When you select “ATT OFF” and press x, this operation will be cancelled 58GB 59 Enjoying the Radio60 Listening to the Radio1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel displayThe last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you wantEach time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station Every time you press TUNER/BAND, the band toggles between FM and AM 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/– To turn off the radio To listen to non-presetradio stationsUse manual or automatic tuning in Step For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly To check the frequency or sound fieldPress DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel display changes as follows: *This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station (page 60) Naming Preset StationsNote that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station 60GB 61 Using the Sleep Timer62 Changing the BrightnessReturning to the Default of the Front Panel Display Settings 63 Using the Setup Display65 Settings for the Display66 Custom Settings67 Troubleshooting•Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48) •Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 24, 25) 68 The sound comes from the center speaker only•Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker•Check the speaker connections and settings No sound or only a very low-levelsound is heard from the surround speakers Radio stations cannot be tuned in•Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display The remote does not function•There are obstacles between the remote and the system •The distance between the remote and the system is too far •The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system •The batteries in the remote are weak The disc does not play•There is no disc inserted •The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the disc tray •The disc is skewed on the disc tray •The system cannot play CD-ROMs,etc. (page 8) •The region code on the DVD does not match the system The MP3 audio track cannot be played•The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” •The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” •The system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio •The album contains more than 250 MP3 audio tracks •Directory level is more than The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed The JPEG image file cannot be played•The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.” •Image length or width is more than 4720 dots •The album contains more than 250 JPEG image files •You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files The title of the JPEG album or file is not correctly displayed 68GB 69 69GB70 Specifications71 Video sectionSpeakers (DAV-BC150) Front/Center/Surround Speakers (DAV-BC250) Front Center Surround Subwoofer (DAV-BC150/BC250) General 71GB 72 Glossary73 Film based software, Video based softwareInterlace format (Interlaced scanning) Multi-anglefunction Multilingual function Parental Control Playback Control (PBC)Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback Progressive format (sequential scanning) Region Code Scene Title Track VIDEO CD•Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds •Version 2.0: You can play high-resolutionstill 73GB 74 Index to Parts and Controls78 Language code list79 DVD Setup Menu ListYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display 80 AMP Menu ListYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote 81 Index84 Quick reference for Remote CommanderATurns a SONY TV and the system on and changes the TV’s input source BSelects the output signal, progressive format or interlace format CChanges a disc while playing another disc DMutes the sound EDisc: Displays the [REPEAT] display on the TV screen Radio: Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo reception FSets the system to turn off at a preset time GSelects AM or FM band. H Stores a preset station TV mode: turns red JChanges the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD KChanges the angles when playing a DVD LChanges the subtitle language when playing a DVD preset stations NPlays a disc OPauses playing a disc PDisplays the title menu on the TV screen QSelects and executes the items or settings or adjust the items SSelects the TV Channel. T Adjusts the TV volume. U Turns the TV on and off V Turns on and off the power of the system wj Selects the component you want to use wk Selects the items of settings. TV: Selects channel numbers wl Executes the items or settings. TV: Press after selecting a channel number e; m/M (SCAN): Locates a point while monitoring the picture while playing disc SLOW: Plays a disc in slow motion in the pause mode. TUNING ea Stops playing a disc es Displays the setup in the front panel display to set or adjust items ed Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen ef Adjust the SYSTEM volume. TV: Adjust the TV volume eg Returns to the previously selected screen, etc eh Changes the input mode of the TV ej Displays the sound field and volume level ek Switches the item displayed on the front panel display el Cancel the number you select Sony Corporation Printed in Korea
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