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2 WARNINGFor the customers in the U.S.A WARNING CAUTION Precautions 3 Welcome4 Table of ContentsThis System Can Play the Following Installing the Speakers and the IR transmitter on a Wall Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Searching for a Particular Point (Scan, Slow-motionPlay, Freeze Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track Scene, etc Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW Viewing Information About the Disc Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio Presetting XM Radio channels Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Using the THEATRE SYNC Function Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer 5 Changing the Brightness of the Front(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings (AUTO CALIBRATION) Setting the Display or Sound Track [LANGUAGE SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP] [CUSTOM SETUP] [SPEAKER SETUP] (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Index 6 About This ManualThis System Can Play the Following Discs7 Note about CDs/DVDsThe system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: –audio CD format –CD Graphics (Latin American models only) –video CD format Example of discs that the system cannot playThe system cannot play the following discs: •CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWsother than those recorded in the formats listed on page •CD-ROMsrecorded in PHOTO CD format •Data part of CD-Extras •DVD Audios •DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files •DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: •A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 96) •A disc that has a non-standardshape (e.g., card, heart) •A disc with paper or stickers on it •A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Note on DualDisc About Multi Session CD continued 8 Region codeDVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs CopyrightsSee Unpacking in Specifications, page 9 Inserting batteries into the remoteAttaching the foot pads to the subwoofer – BASIC – Started Getting 10 Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier16 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV17 1Connecting the SpeakersRequired cords To avoid short-circuitingthe speakers 2Connecting the TV AVideo cord BAudio cord (not supplied) 17US 18 3Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)To connect the AM antenna (aerial) 3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminalsCord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly 18US 19 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack 4Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) 19US 20 Step 3: Positioning the System21 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup22 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press Ccto select [YES]Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete To quit the Quick SetupPress DISPLAY in any Step To recall the Quick Setup display1Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode The Control Menu appears 2Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press The options for [SETUP] appear 22US3Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press The Quick Setup display appears 23 To adjust the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)After connecting the speakers, surround amplifier, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmission 1Press "/1 on the system and POWER on the surround amplifier Adjust the position until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green • The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation To place the surround speaker (L) in the (R) position(L)(with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if necessary 1Press AMP MENU 2Press X/x repeatedly until “SL SR REV” appears in the front panel display, then press or c 3Press X/x to select the setting 4Press The setting is made 5Press AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off 23US 24 Turning off theDemonstration 25 Installing the Speakers and the IR transmitter on a Wall3Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the bottom of the stand on the screw Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move after installation •You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom of the stand •Use screws suitable for the material and strength of the wall •Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength 26 26US27 TV Hookup (Advanced)28 ATo connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jackBTo connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack CTo connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks To connect to a TV with the HDMI When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TVDepending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen To change the aspect ratio, see page 28US 29 Does your TV accept progressive signals1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.” 2 Press PROGRESSIVE xP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) xP VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) 29US 30 xINTERLACE–your TV does not accept progressive signals, or About DVD software types and the conversion method 30US 31 Other Component Hookup33 Playing Discs34 To save the power in standby modePress "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel About DVD 5-DISCchangerstandby mode, press "/1 once Additional operations Operations Basic 34US 35 Enjoying the Radio or Other ComponentsSelecting the connected componentDVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t XM tTV/VCR1 t TV/VCR2 t AUDIO t … Changing the input level of the sound from connected components 2 Press AMP MENU 4 Press X/x to select a setting•ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The output level is changed •ATT OFF: normal input level 5 Press 6 Press AMP MENU 35US Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 36 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode37 Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field38 Enjoying Digital Cinema SoundAbout DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) xCINEMA STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) xCINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) xCINEMA STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) About Cinema Studio EX•Virtual Multi Dimension •Screen Depth Matching •Cinema Studio Reverberation Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x2 CHANNEL STEREO Enjoying the surround sound by headphones xHEADPHONE THEATERThis mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R xHEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO 38US 39 Enjoying MultiplexBroadcast Sound 42 Searching by Scene44 Creating Your OwnProgram 45 Playing in Random Order46 Playing Repeatedly47 Using the DVD’s Menu48 Changing the SoundSelecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R 49 DVD-RW50 Viewing Information About the Disc51 xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD•T **: •T–**: Remaining time of the current track •D **: Playing time of the current disc •D–**: Remaining time of the current disc xWhen playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Checking the play information of the disc To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) text Checking the date information (JPEG only) Press DISPLAY twice during playback 51US 52 Changing the Angles53 Adjusting the DelayBetween the Picture and Sound 62 Listening to the Radio63 Listening to the XM Radio64 Connecting the XM RadioChecking the XM Radio ID 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “XM” appears in the front panel display 2 Press D.TUNING 3 Press 0, and then to select channel 4 Check the XM Radio ID in the front panel display Receiving XM Radio broadcastsBefore tuning, make sure to turn the volume down to minimum 2 Press TUNING + or – to select a channelFor slow tuning, press TUNING + or – briefly For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – Selecting channels from a category (Category Tuning) 1 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to select “ONE CAT.” 2 Press CATEGORY + or – to select the category you want 3 Press TUNING + or – to select the channel 64US 65 Presetting XM Radio channels68 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function69 Using the Sound Effect70 Using the Sleep TimerChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 71 Locking Discs(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 72 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears 2Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press The system is ready for playback If you forget your password, enter the Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL] 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode 2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 3 Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press xWhen you have already registered a passwordThe display for entering the password appears 4 Enter or re-enteryour 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then pressThe display for setting the playback limitation level appears 72US 73 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then pressThe selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed The area is selected 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then pressThe selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed 8 Press X/x to select the level you want, then pressParental Control setting is complete The lower the value, the stricter the limitation To turn off the Parental Control functionSet [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step To play a disc for which Parental Control is set1Insert the disc and press H The display for entering your password appears 2 Enter your 4-digitpassword using the The system starts playback and 73US 74 (SPEAKER FORMATION)cords and surround speakers using the wireless system •[NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers •[NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers •[FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers Connect the surround speakers to the system 75 Adjustments and Settings Advanced75US 76 Calibrating theAppropriate Settings Automatically(AUTO CALIBRATION) 77 5 Press X/x to select [YES], then press6 Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press xThe measurement is OKDisconnect the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented xThe measurement is not OKFollow the message, then select [YES] to retry 77US 78 Using the Setup Display80 Settings for the Display[SCREEN SETUP] 81 x[SCREEN SAVER]x[BACKGROUND] x[BLACK LEVEL]COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT x[BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] x[4:3 OUTPUT] 81US 82 Custom Settings83 Settings for the Speakers[SPEAKER SETUP] 84 x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]x[LEVEL (SURROUND)] x[LEVEL (FRONT)] To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timePress VOLUME +/– on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote x[TEST TONE] Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone 84US 85 Returning to the DefaultSettings 86 Precautions87 Notes about the DiscsTroubleshooting•Re-connectthe connecting cord securely The system is connected to an input device that is not HDCP *Depending on the country, [720 × 480/576p] may appear 88 Picture noise appears•The disc is dirty or flawed • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed Color irregularity occurs on the TV screenIf the speakers are used with a •If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set Sound There is no sound•The speaker cord is not connected securely The system is in pause mode or in Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press •Check the speaker settings (page 83) •Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack•Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [AUTO] or [PCM] (page 82) •The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound Try the following: The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed•Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely 88US 89 There is no sound from the subwoofer•Check the speaker connections and settings (page 16, 83) •Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 37) Severe hum or noise is heard•Check that the speakers and components are connected securely •Move your TV away from the audio components •Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3•Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 48) •Make sure the system is connected properly •Make sure the sound field function is on (page 37) 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•Wireless setting of the surround speaker is not correct (page 23) Operation 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 POWER/ON LINE indicator momentarily turns red•The indicator momentarily turns red. This is not a malfunction The POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red•Move the wireless system away from any other nearby wireless system(s) •Point the IR transmitter at the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) The disc does not play•There is no disc inserted •The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the playback side facing down •The system cannot play CD-ROMs,etc. (page 6) •The region code on the DVD does not match the system 89USand leave the system turned on for about half an hour 90 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 data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data •The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format •The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 58) If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting The JPEG image file cannot be played•It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.” •It does not fit the screen (those images are reduced) •The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 58) The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously•[AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 58) The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly A disc does not start playing from the beginning•Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc •Resume Play has been selected •The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen The system starts playing the disc automatically• The DVD features an auto playback function Playback stops automatically Messages do not appear on the screen in the language you wantIn the Setup Display, select the desired language for the The language for the sound track cannot be changed•Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played •The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track The subtitle language cannot be changed•Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played •The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles The subtitle cannot be turned off• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles The angles cannot be changed•Multi-anglesare not recorded on the DVD being played (page 52) •The DVD prohibits changing the angles A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display•Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD•The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file you want to play is broken 90US 91 Self-diagnosisFunction(When letters/numbers appear in the display) 92 Specifications93 CenterSubwoofer General Surround amplifier (TA-WR4) Unpacking 93US 94 Glossary95 DTSDVD DVD-RWDVD-RW mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited DVD+RW File Film based software, Video based software HDMI (high-definitionmultimedia interface) Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) 95US 96 Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragmIn this system, a Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm is used for the subwoofer 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 Super Audio CD xTypes of Super Audio CDs•Super Audio CD layer: A high-densitysignal layer for Super Audio CD •CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channelarea 96US•2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded Multi-channel 97 TitleTrack VIDEO CDThere are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs •Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds Version 2.0: You can play This system conforms to both versions 97US 98 Language Code List99 Index to Parts and Controls100 Front panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel display ALights up when the sleep timer is set. (70) BCurrent surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) CLights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (69) DLights up when the one category mode is selected. (64) EPlaying status (DVD function only) FLights up when Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) is activated. (37) HLights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (62) IMonaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (62) JLights up when the music or movie mode is selected. (36) KIndicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (74) Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only) OLights up when Super Audio CD/CD is loaded 100US 101 Surround amplifier101US 102 Guide to the Control Menu Display1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 DISC TITLE CHAPTER REPEAT Quit: 4)Displays the date for JPEG files 103 List of Control Menu itemsSelects the title, scene, or track to be played Selects the chapter or index to be played Displays the index and selects the index to be played Selects the track to be played 103USChecks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time Input the time code for picture and music searching Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available Selects the track to play in the order you want Plays the track in random order Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound Sets to prohibit playback on this system [QUICK] Setup (page 21) [CUSTOM] Setup Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting Selects the album to be played Selects the JPEG image file to be played Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show 104 104US105 DVD Setup Display ListYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display 106 AMP Menu ListYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote 107 Index
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