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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 For the customers in Canada CAUTION 3 WelcomePrecautions4 On cleaningOn cleaning discs On your TV’s color On moving the system1Make sure that a disc is removed from the system 2Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” 3Press ., >, and DISC1 Z simultaneously The front panel display is changed to “MECHA LOCK.” To cancel, press "/1 4Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) 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 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 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 Selecting the Play Mode (All Discs, One Disc, or Album) Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motionPlay) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track Index/Album/File Viewing Disc Information Changing the Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode Using the Sound Effect Changing the Angles Displaying Subtitles Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function Using the Video or Other Units Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound Enjoying the Radio Using the Sleep Timer Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display Returning to the Default Settings 6 Setting the Display or Sound Track(LANGUAGE SETUP) (SCREEN SETUP) (CUSTOM SETUP) (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting (SETUP) Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back 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: –audio CD format –video CD format •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, 95) •A disc with paper or stickers on it •A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still left on it 9 Notes about Discs10 Note on DVD 5-DISCchanger11 Guide to the Control Menu Display13 UnpackingInserting Batteries into the Remote 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup21 Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups23 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups27 Step 5: Performing the Quick SetupSetting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 28 8 Select a suitable listening position using X/x, then press ENTERSetting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears 9 Select a TV type connecting to the system using C/c, then press ENTERThe Quick Setup is complete If you make a mistakePress O RETURN, then select the item again To quit the Quick SetupPress DVD SETUP in any Step 28US 29 Speaker Setup30 Playing Discs31 After following StepAdditional operations To remove the disc To turn on the system To turn off the systemThe DISC1-5indicators change their colors as follows: –green: the disc is chosen, or the disc is being play backed –off: there is no disc –orange: a disc is loaded to the disc stocker, however, the disc is not chosen To save the power in standby modePress "/1 once Stop Pause Resume play from pause X or H Go to the next chapter track, scene, or file in continuous play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track, scene, or file in continuous play mode Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOL + to adjust the sound volume Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP another disc Play the desired disc directly DISC1-5on the system Stop play and remove the DISC1-5 Z on the desired disc * You cannot pause during JPEG playback 31US 32 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc33 Using the DVD’s Menu34 Playing an MP3 Audio Track35 Selecting an album and track1 Press DVD DISPLAYThe Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears 2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press ENTER or cThe list of albums contained in 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 ORETURN to return to the track or the album list 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 Discs Playing 35US 36 Playing JPEG Image FilesORETURN to return to the file or the album list 37 5 Select a file using X/x and pressEnjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG imageSlide show starts from the current image 2 Press H when you want to exit Slide showReturn to normal play from the current image To change the interval time of Slide show1M t 2M t 3M t The 3M interval time is faster than 2M Slide show can play in only one direction 37US 38 Selecting the Play Mode(All Discs, One Disc, or Album) 39 Creating Your OwnProgram(Program Play) 40 Press c, then press X/x to select the discPress c Select the track you want to programFor example, select track “7.” 5 Press X/x or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER 6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 2 toThe programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order 7 Press H to start Program PlayProgram Play begins When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H To return to normal play Other Operations 40US 41 Playing in Random Order42 Playing Repeatedly43 Searching for a ParticularPoint on a Disc(Scan, Slow-motionPlay) 44 Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File45 xWhen playing a VIDEO CDxWhen playing a Super Audio CD xWhen playing a CD xWhen playing an MP3 xWhen displaying a JPEG file(ALBUM) or (FILE) Example: when you select (TRACK) The list of tracks contained in the disc appears 3 Press X/x to select the desired track, then press ENTERThe system starts playback from the selected track Searching for a chapter/index 2 Press X/x to select the search method xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) 3 Press ENTER or c“** (**)” changes to “--(**).” If you make a mistakeCancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number 45US 46 Viewing Disc Information51 Changing the Sound52 Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only)When you select [AUDIO], the channels being played are displayed on the screen *[PCM], [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY DIGITAL] is displayed For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: The display examples are as follows:• PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT • Dolby Surround • Dolby Digital 5.1ch • DTS 52US 53 Enjoying Surround Sound54 Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO)Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) Press MODE repeatedly until “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC 54US 55 xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSICxNeo:6 CINEMAPerforms the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding xNeo:6 MUSIC Selecting a sound field (MODE button) Sound For movie About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) xC. ST. EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) 55US 56 xC. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)xC. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) About Cinema Studio EX•Virtual Multi Dimension •Screen Depth Matching •Cinema Studio Reverberation For music or others xHALL (Hall)Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall xJAZZ CLUB (Jazz club)Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club xL. CONCERT (Live concert)Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seatlive concert xGAME (Game)Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software xSPORTS (Sports)Simulates the arena or stadium sound xMONO MOVIE (Mono movie)Reproduces mono sound that is good for old movies When using headphones xHEADPHONE 2CH xHEADPHONE THEATERThis mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R 56US To turn the surround effect off When connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack 57 Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode1 Press AMP MENU 57USThe default setting is “SB MATRIX.” 58 When selecting “SB MATRIX”When selecting “SB AUTO” When selecting “SB OFF”Surround back decoding is not performed 58US 59 Using the Sound Effect60 Changing the Angles61 Displaying Subtitles62 Locking Discs(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 63 5 Enter your 4-digitpassword by using the number buttons, then pressIf you make a mistake entering your passwordPress C before you press ENTER and input the correct number To turn off the Custom Parental Control function1In Step 4, select [OFF t], then press ENTER 2Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTER To change the password1In Step 4, press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press ENTER The display for entering the password appears 3Enter a new 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTER To confirm your password Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is setThe [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears 2 Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTERThe system is ready for playback 63US 64 Limiting playback for children (Parental Control)(DVD only) 1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP 2 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP], then press ENTER or c 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press ENTER or c xIf you have not entered a password xWhen you have already registered a password 4 Enter your password using the number buttons, then press ENTER 64US 65 To turn off the Setup Display65US 66 Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press HThe [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears The system starts playback Area Code 66US 67 Controlling TV with the Supplied RemoteVidech WARDS ZENITH 68 CATVHAMLIN/REGAL 123, 124, 125, 126 OAK 128, 129 120, 121 115 SCIENTIFIC 110, 111 ATLANTA TOCOM 117, 118 113 Controlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume TV CH +/– Select the TV channel Using the number buttons for controlling the TV Press the TV button>10 is for selecting the channel number greater than To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button again •The TV button turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds 68US 69 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function70 Using the Video or Other Units71 Enjoying MultiplexBroadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) 72 Enjoying the Radio73 Listening to the RadioTo listen to non-presetradio stations 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/– To turn off the radio To check the frequency or sound field 73US 74 Naming Preset Stations74US 75 Using the Sleep TimerChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 76 Returning to the Default Settings77 Using the Setup Display78 Settings for the Display(SCREEN SETUP) 79 xSCREEN SAVERxBACKGROUND xCOMPONENT OUT To set to [PROGRESSIVE]1Select [COMPONENT OUT] in [SCREEN SETUP] using X/x, then press ENTER and2 Select [PROGRESSIVE] using X/x, then press ENTER The display for confirming appears 3Select [YES] using X/x, then press ENTER The type of output signal changes to progressive format 79US 80 Custom Settings81 Settings for the Speakers(SPEAKER SETUP) Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers 82 xDISTANCE82US 83 xLEVELxBALANCE To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timeUse the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOL +/– xTEST TONEThe speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL] and [BALANCE] 83US• When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment and press ENTER 84 Pressrepeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments repeatedly to select [OFF], then press ENTER From your listening position, adjust the value of [BALANCE] and [LEVEL] using repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTERYou will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Press DVD SETUP in stop mode repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system AMP menu list SP SETUPCENTER SP CENTER Y CENTER N SURR SP SURR Y SURR N SURR B SPa) SURR B N SURR B Y F DIST CEN DISTb) SURR DISTb) SB DISTb) SP POSb) SP BEHIND SP SIDE 84US 85 CUSTOMIZEMAIN SUB MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB SB DEC SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF DIMMER DIM OFF DIM ON xSP SETUPSets the speaker size, distance, and place 4 Press X/x to select the desired item, then press ENTER or cTo set the item, press X/x, then press ENTER or AMP MENU You can set the following items. The default settings are underlined 85US 86 xCUSTOMIZE86US 87 Quick Setup and Resetting the System88 Troubleshooting89 The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3•Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] in the Control Menu display (page 51) •Make sure the system is connected appropriately •Make sure the sound field function is on (page 53) 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•Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST. EX” (page 55) Radio stations cannot be tuned in•Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the 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 in the system • The system cannot play CD-ROMs,etc. (page 8) • The region code on the DVD does not match the • Moisture has condensed inside the system Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour (page 3) The MP3 audio track cannot be played• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio • Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the [CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 81) • Directory level is more than • The disc contains more than 99 albums (the maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be contained on an album is 250) The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed•Custom Parental Control is set for different layers of a Super Audio CD 89US 90 90US91 Specifications93 Glossary94 xMovie modexMusic mode Dolby Surround Pro Logic DTS DTS-ES DVD FileSection of a picture on a data CD containing JPEG image files Film based software, Video based software Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) 94US 95 Multi-anglefunctionMultilingual function Neo:6 Parental Control Playback Control (PBC)Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback Progressive format (sequential scanning) Region Code Scene Super Audio CD• Super Audio CD (single layer disc) This disc consists of a single HD layer •Super Audio CD (dual layer disc) •Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) 95US 96 TitleTrack VIDEO CD 96US 97 Index to Parts and Controls98 Front Panel DisplayWhen listening to the radio 98US 99 When playing back a JPEG file99US 100 Rear Panel100US 101 RemoteADISC SKIP (30, 31) BDISPLAY (46, 49, 73) CSLEEP (75) D./>, PRESET –/+ (31, 33, 73, 74) EH (play) (30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39, 41, 41, 42, 43) FDVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– (33, 35, 36) HDVD DISPLAY (35, 36, 38, 41, 42, 44, 49, 50, 51, 60, 61, 62) IAUTO FORMAT DIRECT (53, 54) JDSGX (59) KDVD SETUP (27, 64, 77) LSUBTITLE (61) MAUDIO (51) NANGLE (60) ONumber buttons (33, 33, 39, 44, 60, 62, 64, 67, 69) PENTER QTUNER MENU (72, 74) RTV [/1 (on/standby) (67) S"/1 (standby) (27, 30, 72, 73) TSONY TV DIRECT (69) UTUNER/BAND (72, 73, 74) VFUNCTION (27, 30, 70, 73, 74) W m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING –/+ (37, 43, 72, 73) Xx (stop) (31, 32, 33, 62, 73) YX (pause) (31) ZMUTING (31) wj DVD MENU/ALBUM+ (33, 35, 36) wk VOL +/– (31, 73) wl O RETURN (27, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 44, 62, 64, 77) e; MODE (54, 55) ea NIGHT MODE (59) es PLAY MODE (38, 39, 41) ed REPEAT (39, 42) ef TV (67, 69) eg TV/VIDEO (67, 69) eh TV CH +/– (67, 69) ej TV VOL +/– (67) ek AMP MENU (57, 71, 75, 85) el CLEAR (27, 39, 44) r; FM MODE (73) 101US 102 Language Code List103 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 104 SPEAKER SETUPSETUP 104US 105 AMP Menu ListYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote 106 Index108 Quick Reference for Remote CommanderASelects a disc for playback BSwitches the item displayed on the front panel display CSets the system to turn off at a preset time EPlays a disc FDisplays the title menu on the TV screen. MP3/JPEG: Selects albums GSelect and execute the items or settings H Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items. I Select the sound field J Bass sound is effectively reinforced K Displays the setup display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items. L Changes the subtitle. M Changes the sound N Changes the angles when playing a DVD O Select the items of settings. TV: Select channel numbers P Executes the items or settings Q Press to store a preset station. Activates the name function R Turns the TV on and off Turns on and off the power of the system changes the TV’s input source. U Selects AM or FM band V Selects the component you want to use. W m/M (SCAN): Locate a point while monitoring the picture while playing a disc / SLOW: Play a disc in slow motion in the pause mode TUNING –/+:Scan all available radio stations. X Stops playing a disc Y Pauses playing a disc. Z Mutes the sound wj Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen MP3/JPEG: Selects albums. wk Adjust the SYSTEM volume wl Press to return to the previously selected screen etc e; Select the sound field ef Sets the remote to TV mode Normal mode: tuns off TV mode: tuns in red eg Changes the input mode of the TV. eh Select the TV Channel ej Adjust the TV volume ek Sets the speaker parameter and changes the r; Switches monaural or stereo of FM stereo reception Sony Corporation Printed in Korea
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