Sony DAV-LF1H 36GB

To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack

Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.

1Remove the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover from the control unit.

HDMI jack cover

Control unit stand cover

2Connect the HDMI cord.

HDMI cord	Hook the HDMI cord in the clamp
	on the control unit stand.

36GB

Contents

Page Welcome Table of Contents Other Operations Additional Information Advanced Settings and Adjustments About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs Note about CDs/DVDs Example of discs that the system cannot play Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Note on DualDisc Note about DVD-RW(Except for U.S./Canadian/European models) About Multi Session CD Types of Super Audio CDs About the Super Audio CD Region code Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Copyrights Inserting batteries into the remote – BASIC – Started Getting Step 1: Assembling the System 2 Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand 11GB Started – BASIC – Assembling the speakers About connecting speaker cord Getting To avoid short-circuitingthe speakers 1 Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws To adjust the angle of the center speaker 13GB To assemble the front and surround speakers 14GB Fully-assembledillustration 15GB BASIC – Getting Started – 3 (For the surround speaker (L)) Connect the connector of the speaker cord to the speaker 16GB 4 (For the surround speaker (L)) Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post 17GB 18GB 7 Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers) 8 Secure the speaker with the screws. (for all speakers) 19GB 20GB Step 2: Connecting the System 1Connecting the Control unit 22GB 2Connecting the Speakers To connect the front and center speakers 3Connecting the AC adaptor 23GB 4Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) 1 Remove only the loop part 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial) 3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals 5Connecting the IR transmitter 6Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) 25GB Step 3: Connecting the TV Step 4: Positioning the System Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) 1 Press POWER on the AC adaptor, then press "/1 on the control unit 28GB Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup 8 Press 9 Press X/x to select the output method for video signals 10 Press 12 Press X/x to select [YES], then press 30GB 13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C cto select [YES] To quit the Quick Setup To recall the Quick Setup display 31GB Using the IR Receiver Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR Receiver on a Wall Installing the IR receiver on a wall 34GB TV Hookup (Advanced) 36GB ADVANCED – Started Getting 37GB Connecting the TV with the digital optical cord 38GB Other Component Hookup If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack 40GB Playing Discs Basic Operations 5 Press H on the remote or H (soft-touchbutton) on the control unit To save the power in standby mode Additional operations 42GB Enjoying the Radio or Other Components Press X/x to select a setting Press AMP MENU 44GB Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers Selecting the Movie or Music Mode Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) xCINEMA STUDIO EX About Cinema Studio EX Enjoying the surround sound Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (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) 3 Press X/x to select [SET t], then press 4 Press c 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) Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound xWhen playing a DVD-VR xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) xWhen playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) xWhen playing a Super VCD Checking the audio signal format DVD-RW Changing the Display Mode (INFORMATION MODE) Viewing Information About the Disc 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD xWhen playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Checking the play information of 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 What is MP3/JPEG Discs that the system can play About the Multi-Sessiondisc Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 3 Press X/x to select an album xWhen selecting an album xWhen selecting a track To stop playback To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 5 Press X/x to select the setting you want and press 6 Press DVD MENU 7 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H Specifying the slide show duration 1 Press DISPLAY twice Enjoying DivX® Videos About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs DivX video files that the system can play Selecting an album 1 Press DVD MENU 2 Press X/x to select the album you want to play (PBC Playback) 75GB Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote CATV To control the TV 80GB Using the THEATRE SYNC Function Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 5 Enter or re-enteryour 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press To turn off the Custom Parental Control function To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL] xWhen you have already registered a password 4 Enter or re-enteryour 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 8 Press X/x to select the level you want, then press Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display 3 PressDISPLAY when the system is in stop mode 4 Press X/x to select [AUTO 7 Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press xThe measurement is OK xThe measurement is not OK About error messages for the auto calibration 90GB Using the Setup Display Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] x[SCREEN SAVER] x[BACKGROUND] x[LINE] x[4:3 OUTPUT] 94GB Does your TV accept progressive signals xPROGRE AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) xPROGRE VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) xINTERLACE 95GB Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] x[MULTI-DISCRESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) x[AUDIO (HDMI)] x[DivX] 97GB Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] x[LEVEL (FRONT)] x[LEVEL (SURROUND)] To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time x[TEST TONE] Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press Press when you have finished making adjustments repeatedly to select [OFF], then press repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press or Returning to the Default Settings Precautions Notes about the Discs Troubleshooting Picture noise appears Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen Sound There is no sound No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 The sound comes from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker No sound or only a very low-levelsound is heard from the surround speakers Operation The JPEG image file cannot be played The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously The DivX video file cannot be played The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly A disc does not start playing from the beginning Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications Center Subwoofer Control unit AC adaptor Unpacking Glossary xMusic mode DTS DVD DVD-RW DVD+RW Multi-anglefunction Multilingual function Parental Control Playback Control (PBC) Progressive format (sequential scanning) Language Code List Index to Parts and Controls REP1 PROGRE TITLE When listening to the radio When playing back a Divx video When playing back a JPEG file 116GB Subwoofer 117GB Remote control ATV [/1 (on/standby) (80) BTV button/TV mode indicator (80) CSLEEP (83) DDISPLAY (62) AC adaptor Surround speaker (L) 119GB Guide to the Control Menu Display List of Control Menu items 121GB 122GB DVD Setup Display List AMP Menu List Index Numerics 126GB