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About These Operating Instructions
About the S-AIRfunction
Table of Contents
Playable Discs
Notes on discs
Example of discs that the system cannot play
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
About Multi Session CD
Region code
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD
Getting Started
Unpacking
Inserting batteries into the remote
Started Getting
Step 1: Installing the System
Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
11US
Assembling the speakers
1 Fold back the speaker cord and twist it together
2 Thread the speaker cord through the bottom hole in the base
12US
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8 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker
9 Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot
15US
10 Attach the post to the base
Fully-assembledillustration
16US
Installing the speakers on a wall
Caution
17US
2 Fasten the screws to the wall
3 Hang the speakers on the screws
18US
Step 2: Connecting the System
Connecting the TV (Video connection)
Method 1: Video cord (A) connection
Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection
Method 3: Component video cable (C) and video cord (A) connection
20US
Connecting the TV (Audio connection)
Method 1: Audio cord (D) connection
Method 2: Digital optical cord (E) or digital coaxial cord (F) connection
21US
Connecting the other components
Wireless system options
22US
If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
23US
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
24US
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
About the demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1 Press [/1 on the unit
Press SYSTEM MENU
Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup
9 Connect the calibration mic (supplied)
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel
10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
11 Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c to select [YES], then press
To quit the Quick Setup
press
to select [HDMI
RESOLUTION], then press
to select the desired setting, then press
then press
Step 4: Selecting the Source
Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference
About speaker output
31US
To turn the surround effect off
32US
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
34US
To display the subtitles
Changing the sound
xDVD VIDEO
xDVD-VR
xVIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
xSuper VCD
Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD
the number buttons
Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations
To go back to the menu
Select the item number you want using
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
(PBC Playback)
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc
(Resume Play)
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback
Using Play Mode
5 Select the track you want to program
6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps
4 to
7 Press H to start Program Play
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
Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT], then press
3 Press X/x to select the item to be repeated
xDVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents
Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR
2 Press X/x to select the search method
To search for a scene using the time code
1 In Step 2, select [TIME]
2 Press
3 Input the time code using the number buttons
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files
To play the next or previous MP3 file
To return to the previous display
To turn on/off the display
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder
To play the next or previous JPEG image file
44US
To rotate a JPEG image file
Playing a slide show with sound
6 Press X/x to select the desired folder and press H
Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files
2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL], then press
45US
Selecting playback priority of the file type
5 Press X/x to select a setting
6 Press
Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files
2 Press X/x to select [BROWSING], then press
Adjusting the Delay
Sound
[A/V SYNC]
Restricting Playback of the Disc
xWhen you have already registered a password
Changing the password
48US
Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display
6 Press X/x to select an item, then press
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)
x[TV TYPE]
3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
x[4:3 OUTPUT]
x[PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]
1 Select [ON], then press
Settings for HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
x[HDMI RESOLUTION]
x[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
x[VOLUME LIMIT]
Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
x[SPEAKER FORMATION]
x[AUTO CALIBRATION]
x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Other Settings
[SYSTEM SETUP]
x[PARENTAL CONTROL]
x[MULTI-DISCRESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only)
x[RESET]
x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]
x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
55US
Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
x[TEST TONE]
2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level
4 Repeat Steps 1 to
Presetting Radio
Stations
Listening to the Radio
If you make a mistake
8 Press SYSTEM MENU
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display
Press DISPLAY
59US
Make sure that the system and the TV are connected with an HDMI cable
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync
Preparing the Control for HDMI function
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
4 Set the Control for HDMI function of the system and TV
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off
Using the Theater Mode
(Theater Mode)
Watching a DVD by a single button press
(One-TouchPlay)
Turning the system off in sync with the TV
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter
Using an S-AIRProduct
Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver
To insert the wireless transmitter into the unit
1 Remove the screws and detach the slot cover
2 Insert the wireless transmitter
3 Make sure to use the same screws to secure the wireless transmitter
Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIRsub unit
(ID setting)
For the surround amplifier
For the S-AIRreceiver
To set the ID of the unit
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
66US
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIRsub unit (Pairing operation)
If sound transmission is unstable
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings
Automatically
[AUTO CALIBRATION]
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
Using the Sound Effect
Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components
Using the Sleep Timer
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)
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
Checking the play information of the disc
Returning to the Default Settings
6 Press X/x to select [RESET] and press c
7 Press C/c to select [YES]
8 Press
78US
Precautions
Notes about the Discs
Troubleshooting
Picture
82US
83US
Operation
84US
85US
The S-AIRfunction
86US
Self-diagnosisFunction
(When letters/numbers appear in the display)
Specifications
Glossary
xMusic mode
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
DTS
HDMI (High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface)
Interlace format (Interlaced scanning)
91US
Playback priority of file types
Language Code List
Index to Parts and Control
Rear panel
*CAUTION
95US
Front panel display
About the indications in the front panel display
APlaying status
BFlashes when the sleep timer is set. (74)
DLights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (57)
Remote control
Additional
Information
97US
Guide to the Control Menu Display
To turn off the display
List of Control Menu items
99US
100US
Index
Numerics