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WARNING
About This Operating Instructions
About the S-AIRfunction
Table of Contents
Playable Discs
Example of discs that the system cannot play
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
Note on DualDiscs
About Multi Session CD
Region code
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Copyrights
Getting Started
Unpacking
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Using the remote
Inserting batteries into the remote
About operation of the remote
xSystem operation
xTV operation
10GB
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers
2 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post
12GB
4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker
13GB
5 Attach the post to the base
6 Adjust the height of the speaker
14GB
7 Take up any speaker cord slack
Fully-assembledillustration
15GB
Step 2: Positioning the System
To install the speakers on a wall
2 Fasten the screws to the wall
3 Hang the speakers on the screws
17GB
18GB
Step 3: Connecting the System
1Connecting the Speakers
20GB
2Connecting the TV
21GB
3Connecting the other components
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
22GB
If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
23GB
4Connecting the antenna (aerial)
24GB
5Inserting the wireless transceiver
25GB
Started
6Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
Getting
About the demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1 Press [/1 on the unit
Step 4: Setting up the Wireless System
To prevent the transmission by neighbors
To attach the cover to the surround amplifier
28GB
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup
9 Press X/x to select the output method for video signals
10 Press
12 Press
13 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel
14 Press C/c to select [YES]
16 Unplug the calibration mic and press C
cto select [YES]
17 Press
To quit the Quick Setup
To recall the Quick Setup display
Step 6: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers
3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC
MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components
32GB
33GB
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode
4 Press
5 Press SYSTEM MENU
To turn the surround effect off
Adjustment Sound
35GB
Selecting the Sound Mode
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
Playing a Disc
To use the headphones
Other operations
Displaying multi-anglesand subtitles
To change the angles
Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle
Disc
39GB
Changing the sound
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio signal
xDVD VIDEO
xDVD-VR
xVIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
Checking the audio signal format
xDVD
Example:
Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD
To select a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channelSuper Audio CD
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
2 Select the item number you want using the number buttons
3 Press
2 Press H
To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback
(Multi-discResume)
43GB
Using Play Mode
To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
1 Press DISPLAY during playback
2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE], then press
3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled
Searching/Selecting a Disc
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR
2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL
PLAY LIST], then press
3 Press X/x to select a setting
Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD
48GB
2 Press X/x to select a folder
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder
xTo play JPEG image files in a folder
xTo select a JPEG image file by displaying the subscreens
To play the next or previous JPEG image file
49GB
Displaying the list of MP3 files/JPEG image files/DivX video files
2 Press X/x to select [BROWSING], then press
3 Press X/x to select the desired list, then press
Playing MP3 files and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound
3 Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
To select the slide show duration of JPEG image files
1 Press DISPLAY twice
2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL], then press
To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show
2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], then press
Enjoying DivX® Videos
To go to the next or previous page
Selecting a DivX video file
1 After Step 2 of “Selecting a folder,” press
2 Press X/x to select a file and press
53GB
Adjusting the Delay
Between the Picture and
Sound
[A/V SYNC]
Restricting Playback of the Disc
Changing the password
55GB
Using the Setup Display
7 Press X/x to select a setting, then press
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings
Setting the display or sound track language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
x[OSD] (On-ScreenDisplay)
x[MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
x[AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
Settings for the HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
x[HDMI RESOLUTION]
x[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
58GB
x[VOLUME LIMIT]
x[YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
x[AUDIO (HDMI)]
x[JPEG RESOLUTION]
59GB
Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
x[S-AIRSETUP]
x[SPEAKER FORMATION]
x[AUTO CALIBRATION]
Settings for the speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
x[CONNECTION]
x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]
61GB
x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
x[TEST TONE]
62GB
Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]
2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level
4 Repeat Steps 1 to
5 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST
TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the speaker level
Presetting Radio
Stations
Listening to the Radio
6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c
If you make a mistake
8 Press SYSTEM MENU
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display
Press DISPLAY
x“TUNER FM”
x“TUNER AM”
66GB
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off
for Control
6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR
HDMI], then press
Using the Theatre Mode
(Theatre Mode)
Watching DVD by a single button press
(One-TouchPlay)
Turning the system off in sync with the TV
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System
Playing Back Audio
Files/JPEG Image Files
of a USB Device
Notes on the USB device
Selecting an audio file or folder
4 Press X/x to select [MUSIC]
72GB
7 Press X/x to select a folder
xTo play audio files in a folder
xTo select an audio file
To play the next or previous audio file
3 Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press
xTo play JPEG image files in a folder as a slide show
74GB
Displaying the list of audio files/JPEG image files
Searching for an audio file/ JPEG image file/folder
75GB
1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.)
4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the desired number
Viewing the information of an audio file in the front panel display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly
Viewing the information of an audio file on the TV screen
Press DISPLAY during playback
76GB
Storing Songs in a USB Device
Recording songs on an audio CD into a USB device
1 Load an audio CD
3 Press X/x to select [USB
RECORDING], then press
4 Press X/x to select [TRACK], then press
Erasing audio files on a USB device
xTo erase all audio files in a folder
xTo erase an audio file
3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
79GB
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter
Using an S-AIRProduct
To set the ID of the surround amplifier
3 Press POWER on the surround amplifier
To set the ID of the S-AIRreceiver
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room
1 Set the ID of the S-AIRreceiver to that of the unit
2 Press S-AIRMODE on the remote
82GB
3 Select the desired function on the S-AIRreceiver
Enjoying the S-AIRreceiver while the unit is in standby mode
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR
STBY” appears in the front panel display, then press or c
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
83GB
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIRsub unit (Pairing operation)
If sound transmission is unstable
86GB
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
[AUTO CALIBRATION]
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
CATV
Controlling the TV with the remote
90GB
Using the Sound Effect
Using the Sleep Timer
Changing the Brightness
of the Front Panel
Display
Viewing Information About the Disc
Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information
xVIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
Checking the play information of the disc
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text
To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file) text
94GB
Returning to the Default Settings
Precautions
Notes about the Discs
Troubleshooting
Sound
99GB
Operation
100GB
101GB
102GB
USB device
103GB
104GB
The S-AIRfunction
105GB
Surround amplifier operation
106GB
107GB
Self-diagnosisFunction
(When letters/numbers appear in the display)
Specifications
Surround (SS-TS84)
Subwoofer (SS-WS83)
General
Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR)
Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)
Glossary
(Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency)
Super Audio CD
xSuper Audio CD types
112GB
Language Code List
Index to Parts and Control
Rear panel
115GB
Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
APlaying status
BFlashes when the sleep timer is set. (91)
DLights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (64)
Surround amplifier
117GB
Remote control
118GB
Guide to the Control Menu Display
List of Control Menu items
120GB
List of Control Menu Items for USB device
121GB
122GB
Index
Numerics