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  • Page 2 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1‑7‑1 Konan Minato‑ku, Tokyo, 108‑0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 3 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual  The instructions in this manual are for models CMT‑DH70SWR and CMT‑DH50R. Each model consists of the following components. CMT‑DH70SWR Main Unit: HCD‑DH70SWR Speaker system: SS‑CDH70SWR (Front speakers) SA‑WDH70SWR (Subwoofer) CMT‑DH50R Main Unit: HCD‑DH50R Speaker system European and Russian models: SS‑CDH50R2 (Front speakers) Asian models: SS‑CDH50R (Front speakers)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ... 4 Playable discs ... 8 Guide to parts and controls ...11 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...22 Hooking up the TV...25 Setting the clock ...32 Performing “QUICK” setup ...33 Disc Playing a disc ...35 Using the “BRAVIA Sync”...
  • Page 7 Other Operations Using the timers ...90 Turning off the beep sound ...92 Changing the display ...92 Hooking up optional components ...97 Additional Information Troubleshooting ... 100 Precautions ... 117 Specifications ... 120 Guide to the Control Menu display ... 124 Playback priority of file types ...

  • Page 8: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Characteristics  DVD VIDEO  DVD‑R/DVD‑RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode  DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format  DVD‑R/DVD‑RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD‑R DL) ...
  • Page 9 Type Disc logo DATA CD DATA DVD  MP3 files: MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.  JPEG image files: JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format (DCF “Design rule for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association”...
  • Page 10 Discs that cannot be played  CD‑ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format  Data part of CD‑Extras  Data part of Mixed CDs  Super Audio CDs  DVD Audio discs  DVD‑RAMs ...

  • Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Main Unit   (power) button (page 23, 71, 113) Press to turn on or off the system.
  • Page 12  / (go backward/ forward) buttons (page 34, 36, 40, 52, 80) Press to select a track, chapter or video file. PRESET +/ buttons (page 68, Press to select the preset station.   (play) button (page 25, 35, 36, 71, 76, 79) Press to start playback.
  • Page 13  (USB) port (page 70, 75, 77) Connect an optional USB device.  (Except for European models) MIC jack (page 85) Connect a microphone. MIC LEVEL +/ control (page 85) Press the left or right side of the control to adjust the microphone volume. ECHO LEVEL +/...
  • Page 14 Remote (European models only) (Except for European models)
  • Page 15   (power) button (page 23, 71) Press to turn on or off the system.  TIMER MENU button (page 32, 90, 91) Press to set the clock and the timers.  FUNCTION button (page 25, 67, 74, 75, 85, 113) Press to select the function.
  • Page 16 MEMORY SELECT button (page Connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the unit. Press to choose the internal memory or a Memory Stick on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone, for playback or transferring music.  +/ buttons (page 36, 74) Press to select a folder.
  • Page 17  VOLUME +/ buttons (page 35) Press to adjust the volume. TV VOL +/ buttons (page 32) 1)2) Press to adjust the TV volume.  DISPLAY button (page 27, 34, 47, 72, 97, 124) Press to turn on or off the Control Menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 18   STEP  buttons (page 36) Press to play one frame at a time when playback is paused. ADVANCE button (page 36) Press to advance the current scene during playback. REPLAY button (page 36) Press to replay the previous scene during playback.
  • Page 19  (Except for European models) KEY CONTROL  buttons (page Press to change the key to suit your vocal range. SCORE button (page 89) Press to start or stop calculating your vocal score. KARAOKE PON button (page 86) Press to activate the “Karaoke Pon” function.

  • Page 20: European Models Only

    (European models only) TUNER MEMORY button (page Press to preset the radio station. This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 32). The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, VOLUME + and  buttons on the remote have a tactile dot.
  • Page 21 Display  Lights up when a track or file information is displayed.  Lights up when the microphone echo is turned on (except for European models). (page 85)  Indicates the current surround format.  Lights up when the Karaoke mode is turned on (except for European models).

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely  To right speaker  To left speaker  To subwoofer (CMT‑DH70SWR only)  FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  Connect Brown side  AM loop antenna  To wall outlet...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Speaker Pads

     FM/AM antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.  Speakers ...

  • Page 24: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting batteries Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side first, matching the polarities shown below. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 25: Hooking Up The Tv

    If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input jack, connect the HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI input jack. If your Sony TV has the BRAVIA Sync function, you can use the various BRAVIA Sync features (page 44) by establishing the HDMI connection.
  • Page 26 Choosing the HDMI OUT connection Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the TV’s HDMI input jack using the optional HDMI cable. Connect the TV/VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks to the TV’s audio output jacks using the optional audio cords. You need to connect the TV/VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks to the TV’s audio output jacks to use the “Theater Mode”...
  • Page 27 Press FUNCTION +/ (European models only)/FUNCTION (except for European models) or FUNCTION +/ on the unit repeatedly to select “DVD. ” Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (SETUP), then press ENTER.
  • Page 28 Preparing to use the “BRAVIA Sync” features By establishing the HDMI connection between the system and your TV equipped with the BRAVIA Sync function, you can use the following convenient BRAVIA Sync features (page 44):  Theater Mode  One‑Touch Play ...
  • Page 29 Press  or  repeatedly to select “CUSTOM, ” then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select “HDMI SETUP, ” then press ENTER. The options for “HDMI SETUP” appear. Press  or  repeatedly to select “CONTROL FOR HDMI, ”...
  • Page 30 Changing the format of the video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Progressive is a method for displaying TV images that reduces flickering and sharpens the image. To use this method, you need to connect to a TV that can accept progressive signals.
  • Page 31 Press  or  repeatedly to select “START, ” then press ENTER. The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. Press  or  repeatedly to select “YES. ” The system outputs the progressive signal.

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in yellow. For the BRAVIA Sync functions, see “Using the “BRAVIA Sync” features”...

  • Page 33: Performing "Quick" Setup

    Performing “QUICK” setup Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK” setup. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in Step 3. The guide message will disappear from the TV screen. Turn on your TV and select the video input.
  • Page 34 Press  or  repeatedly to select the setting that matches your TV type, then press ENTER. If you have a : standard TV: Select “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN” (page 61). If you have a wide‑screen TV or a : standard TV with wide‑screen mode: Select “16:9”...

  • Page 35: Disc

    Disc Playing a disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Note on the maximum number of tracks, files and folders on a DATA CD/DVD This system cannot play a DATA CD/ DVD in the following cases.
  • Page 36 Other operations Do this Press . To resume Stop playback playback where you stopped the disc, press  (or  on the unit). To play back from the beginning of the disc, press  twice, then press  (or  on the unit).
  • Page 37 Do this Change the Press ANGLE angle repeatedly during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Display the Press SUBTITLE subtitle repeatedly during playback. Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes or turns Switch to DVD Press FUNCTION function from +/...
  • Page 38 On Multi‑disc Resume (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) This system can store the point where you stopped the playback of the disc for up to 10 discs and resumes playback when you insert the same disc again. If you store a playback resume point for the 11th disc, the playback resume point for the first disc will be deleted.
  • Page 39 When playing a DVD‑R/‑RW in VR mode: The number of audio tracks recorded on a disc is displayed. Example:  1: MAIN: the main sound of the audio track 1.  1: SUB: the sub sound of the audio track 1.  1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub sound of the audio track 1.
  • Page 40 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (PBC Playback) (Version 2.0) You can use the PBC (Playback Control) menus included on the VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0 only) on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc.
  • Page 41 Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” This function is only available for DVD‑ Rs/‑RWs in VR mode with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER.
  • Page 42 Press  or  repeatedly to select the search item. Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders or files. Press ENTER.
  • Page 43 Displaying the DVD’s menu (Only when the HDMI connection is established) Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (DISC MENU), then press ENTER. The options for “DISC MENU” appear on the TV screen. Press ...

  • Page 44: Using The "Bravia Sync" Features

    Using the “BRAVIA Sync” features With the HDMI connection between the system and your TV equipped with the BRAVIA Sync function (page 25, 26), you can use the various BRAVIA Sync features such as “Theater Mode, ” “One‑ Touch Play, ” “System Power Off ” and “Language Follow.
  • Page 45 System Audio Control This function controls the TV and system audio outputs. The “Theater Mode” and “One‑Touch Play” features already explained on page 44 are included in this function. The function also controls the following.  If you change the system function to “TV/VIDEO”...

  • Page 46: Using Play Mode

    Using play mode Creating your own program (Program Play) You can make a program of up to 99 steps in the order you want them to be played back. Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 47 Press  (or  on the unit). Program Play starts. When the Program Play ends, you can restart the same program by pressing  (or  on the unit). To change a programmed step: Press  or  repeatedly to select the programmed step number you want to change.

  • Page 48: Shuffle Play

    Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play back the tracks on the disc in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differ. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
  • Page 49 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly. You can select Shuffle Play and Program Play at the same time. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER.
  • Page 50 Notes  You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT (European models only) or REPEAT/FM MODE (except for European models) repeatedly.  “REP” lights up in the display when Repeat Play is set to “DISC, ” “FOLDER” or “ON. ” ...
  • Page 51 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired option, then press ENTER. When the desired option has already been selected, press DVD/USB MENU (European models only) or DVD/USB/ TUNER MENU (except for European models). A list of folders that contain the files of the selected file type appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 52 Press  /  /  /  to select the image you want to view, then press  (or  on the unit). The slide show starts from the selected image file. To stop playback, press . Playing a video file: Press ENTER.
  • Page 53 Notes  The system can play back MP3 files, JPEG image files and video files (DivX/MPEG4). The system will play back any data with the extension “.mp3, ” “.jpg, ” “.jpeg, ” “.mp4, ” “.avi” and “.divx” even if they are unsupported format.
  • Page 54 MPEG4 video files that the system can play The system can play files that are recorded in MP4 format, and which have the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v. ” The system will not play files with the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” if they do not contain a MPEG4 video.
  • Page 55 To specify the slide show speed (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The options for “INTERVAL” appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 56 To select playback priority of the file type You can select playback priority when mixed media (MP3 files, JPEG image files and/or video files) are in the disc. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (MEDIA), then press ENTER.

  • Page 57: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)

    Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL) You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. When a limited scene is played back, that scene may be skipped or replaced with different scenes.
  • Page 58 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select “STANDARD, ” then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 59: Using The Setup Menu

    If you forget your password Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 57). When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4‑digit password.

  • Page 60: Setting The Language

    Press  or  repeatedly to select the setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. The setup item is selected. Setup items: : LANGUAGE SETUP : VIDEO SETUP : HDMI SETUP : AUDIO SETUP : SYSTEM SETUP Example: “VIDEO SETUP” Selected item Setup items Press ...
  • Page 61 AUDIO* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ” the language given priority in the disc is selected. SUBTITLE* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitle. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW, ” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
  • Page 62 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) Sets the progressive signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to on or off. OFF: Outputs interlace signals. ON: Outputs progressive signals. For details, see “Changing the format of the video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks” (page 30).

  • Page 63: Hdmi Setup

    HDMI OUT jack” (page 26). CONTROL FOR HDMI If your Sony TV has the BRAVIA Sync function, set this setting to “ON” to use the BRAVIA Sync features. (The “CONTROL FOR HDMI” setting for the TV must also be set to “ON.

  • Page 64: Setting The Audio

    JPEG RESOLUTION You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack. : The system outputs standard resolution images with a black frame. : The system outputs HD resolution images with a black frame. HD: The system outputs the HD resolution images without a black frame.

  • Page 65: Setting The System

    “AUDIO DRC” can only be performed with Dolby Digital sources. If each audio sound track has the same number of channels, the system selects the audio sound tracks in the order from PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, to MPEG. When you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO, ”...
  • Page 66 DivX Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet. MULTI‑DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) ON: Stores the resume playback point in the memory for up to 10 discs. OFF: Does not store the resume playback point in the memory.

  • Page 67: Tuner

    Tuner Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Press FUNCTION +/ (European models only)/FUNCTION (except for European models) or FUNCTION +/ on the unit repeatedly to select “TUNER FM”...
  • Page 68 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. To cancel presetting, press TUNER MEMORY (European models only) or DVD/TUNER MENU (except for European models). To call up a preset number, press PRESET +/...

  • Page 69: Usb Device

    USB Device Before using the USB device with this system Check the websites below for the information about compatible USB devices (including Sony Ericsson mobile phone). For customers in Europe and Russia: <http://support.sony‑europe.com/> For customers in Asia: <http://www.sony‑asia.com/support> Notes  When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected.

  • Page 70: Transferring Music From A Disc To A Usb Device

    Transferring music from a disc to a USB device You can connect an optional USB device (including Sony Ericsson mobile phone)* to the (USB) port on the unit and transfer music from a disc to the USB device. * Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices (page 69).
  • Page 71 If you connected a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, press MEMORY SELECT repeatedly to choose a transferring destination. You can choose the internal memory or a Memory Stick (if inserted) on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone. Set the USB device to standby for transferring.
  • Page 72 Using the on-screen display You can also transfer music using the on‑screen display. Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (USB TRANSFER), then press ENTER. The options for “USB TRANSFER” appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 73 Select the tracks you want to transfer. For AUDIO CD: Press  or  repeatedly to select the track, then press ENTER. The tracks are marked in the order that you select. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. Remaining space of the USB device Tracks to be transferred To select all tracks on the AUDIO...
  • Page 74 Folder and file names and generation rules When first transferring music to the USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT” folder. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows. CD SYNCHRO Music Folder name source AUDIO CD “FLDR001”...

  • Page 75: Recording Analog Audio To A Usb Device

    Notes  When transferring music from a CD, the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files. When transferring music from an MP3 disc, MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files.  If you start transferring in shuffle play mode or repeat play mode, the selected play mode is automatically canceled and the play mode switches to normal play mode.
  • Page 76 If you connected a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, press MEMORY SELECT repeatedly to choose a recording destination. You can choose the internal memory or a Memory Stick (if inserted) on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone. Memory number (varies depending on the mobile phone model) Press REC TO USB on the unit.

  • Page 77: Playing A File Of The Usb Device

    To delete audio files or folders from the USB device See page 74. To mark track numbers You can mark the track numbers during recording of any source. Press REC TO USB on the unit at the point you want to add a track mark. The system pauses recording for a few seconds and adds track mark, showing message “New Track.
  • Page 78 If you connected a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, press MEMORY SELECT repeatedly to choose either the internal memory or a Memory Stick (if inserted). Memory number (varies depending on the mobile phone model) Press DISPLAY (when playback is stopped). The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 79 Press  or  repeatedly to select a folder. Playing a folder: Press  (or  on the unit). The system starts playback from the first file of the selected folder. To stop playback, press . Playing an audio file: Press ENTER.
  • Page 80 Playing a video file: Press ENTER. “FILE LIST” appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired video file, then press ENTER. The system starts playing the selected of video files. To stop playback, press . Other operations Do this Display Press the next or...
  • Page 81 To remove the USB device Press  to stop playback. Press  to turn off the system. Remove the USB device. Notes  The file formats that this system can play are as follows:  MP3: file extension “.mp3”  WMA: file extension “.wma” ...

  • Page 82: Playing In Random Order

    To select a transition effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (EFFECT), then press ENTER. The options for “EFFECT”...
  • Page 83 Notes  Shuffle Play is canceled when:  you remove the USB device.  you turn off the system.  you change the function.  you set “MEDIA” to “PHOTO” or “VIDEO” when playback is stopped.  The same song may be played back repeatedly for audio files.

  • Page 84: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Generating a more dynamic sound (DSGX—Dynamic Sound Generator X‑tra) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The DSGX mode is ideal for music sources. When the DSGX mode is On, the “DSGX” indicator is displayed in the display.

  • Page 85: Singing Along: Karaoke (Except For European Models)

    Singing along: Karaoke (except for European models) You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the system to Karaoke Mode. Press FUNCTION (or FUNCTION +/ on the unit) to select “DVD” or “USB. ” Press MIC LEVEL  on the unit repeatedly until “MIN” appears in the display (to minimize the microphone volume).
  • Page 86 Notes  The sound input from the microphone is not output from the DVD DIGITAL OUT jack.  Karaoke Mode is automatically turned off when you:  turn off the system.  change the function.  connect the headphones.  If howling occurs: ...
  • Page 87 Notes  This function may not work well when:  only a few instruments are playing.  a duet is playing.  the vocals on the disc deviate from the center.  playing monaural‑recorded discs (the accompaniment is also reduced). ...
  • Page 88 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel. The output channel changes as follows. The default setting is underlined. When playing a DVD VIDEO OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.  1+2: Guide vocal 1+2  1: Guide vocal 1 ...
  • Page 89 Press  or  repeatedly to select (SCORE MODE), then press ENTER. The options for “SCORE MODE” appear on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. BEGINNER 1: Beginner level. The ...

  • Page 90: Other Operations

    Other Operations Using the timers The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
  • Page 91 Press ENTER. Notes  The timers may not operate properly if a Sony Ericsson mobile phone is used.  The Play Timer and Rec Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY” flashes in the display. Be sure to turn off the system at least 120 seconds before the preset time.

  • Page 92: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound You can turn off the beep sound of the system. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press  to turn on the system. Press  and VOLUME  at the same time and hold until “BEEP OFF”...
  • Page 93 Turning off the display (Power Saving Mode) The clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode (Power Saving Mode). Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. No display (Power Saving Mode)  Clock* * The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after 8 seconds.
  • Page 94 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD‑ R/‑RW in VR mode:  When the menu or the title without a chapter is played back  Elapsed playing time of the menu or the current title  Disc title  When a chapter other than above condition is played back ...
  • Page 95 When Program Play or Shuffle Play is turned on, the elapsed playing time and the remaining time of the disc would be skipped. VIDEO CD only The current track number and the current index number (for a disc without PBC) or the current scene number (for a disc with PBC) are displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to the elapsed playing time.
  • Page 96 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD‑ R/‑RW in VR mode:  Elapsed playing time of the current title  Remaining time of the current title  Elapsed playing time of the current chapter  Remaining time of the current chapter ...

  • Page 97: Hooking Up Optional Components

    Checking the date information of JPEG image files When “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files, you can check the date information in the Control menu by pressing DISPLAY during playback. Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the “Japan Electronics &...

  • Page 98: Audio In Jack

     AUDIO IN jack Connect the audio output jack of an optional component (portable audio player, etc.).  COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Connect the component video input jacks of the TV or projector. For details, see “Hooking up the TV” (page 25, 29).
  • Page 99 Changing the input level of the sound from connected components You can reduce the audio input level if the sound from the TV/VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks is distorted. Press  to turn on the system. Press DVD/USB MENU (European models only) or DVD/USB/TUNER MENU (except for European models).

  • Page 100: Additional Information

    Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
  • Page 101 There is no microphone sound (except for European models).  Press VOLUME + repeatedly or press MIC LEVEL + on the unit repeatedly to adjust the microphone volume.  Make sure the microphone is connected to MIC jack correctly.  Make sure the microphone is turned There is severe hum or noise.
  • Page 102 CD Synchro Recording. Press  to cancel the operation, then press  on the unit to eject the disc.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback does not start.  Check whether a disc is inserted.
  • Page 103 The sound skips.  Wipe the disc clean (page 117, 118).  Reinsert the disc.  Move the unit to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  Move the speakers away from the unit, or place them on separate stands. When you listen to a track or file with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound...
  • Page 104  The audio file is not stored in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.  The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.  The disc contains more than 200 folders.  The folder contains more than 150 files. ...
  • Page 105 The disc title, CD‑TEXT and DVD‑TEXT characters do not appear properly.  The disc is recorded in format other than ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet (expansion).  The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows: Upper cases (A to Z) ...
  • Page 106 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring or recording results in an error.  You are using an unsupported USB device.
  • Page 107 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Are you using a supported USB device?  If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
  • Page 108 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “Data Error” appears in the display when playing a USB device.  The audio file/video file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
  • Page 109 Play does not start from the first track.  Set the play mode to Normal Play mode. Files cannot be played back.  The MP3 file does not have the extension “.mp3. ”  The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.
  • Page 110 Picture There is no picture.  Check that the system is connected securely.  The video cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.  Make sure you connect the unit to the TV and perform the settings correctly (page 25, 26, 29, 31).
  • Page 111 The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” under “VIDEO SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you play back a wide picture.  The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 112 Tuner There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display.)  Set the proper band and frequency (page 67).  Connect the antenna properly (page 22).  Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again.
  • Page 113 To change the AM tuning interval (Except for European and Russian models) The AM tuning interval is factory‑preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz (for some areas). Press FUNCTION +/ (European models only)/FUNCTION (except for European models) or FUNCTION +/ on the unit repeatedly to select “TUNER AM.
  • Page 114 E XX To prevent a (XX is a malfunction, the number) system has performed the self‑diagnosis function.  Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5‑character service number. Example: E 61 10...
  • Page 115 [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.
  • Page 116 Device Error The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected. Device Full The USB device is full. Delete Error Delete of audio files or folders on the USB device failed. Fatal Error The USB device has been disconnected while transferring to the USB device.

  • Page 117: Precautions

    Reading  The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available.  The system is recognizing the USB device. Rec Error Transferring did not start, stopped partway, or otherwise could not be performed. TIME NG! The on time and off time of Play Timer or Rec Timer is the same.
  • Page 118 Notes on CD‑R/‑RW and DVD‑R/‑ RW/+R/+RW  In some cases, CD‑Rs/‑RWs and DVD‑ Rs/‑RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not be played back if it has not been correctly finalized.
  • Page 119 On placement  Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.  Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may...

  • Page 120: Specifications

    Specifications Main unit Amplifier section CMT‑DH70SWR DIN power output (rated) 45 + 45 watts (5.5 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (5.5 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 60 + 60 watts (5.5 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) CMT‑DH50R...
  • Page 121 USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer‑3): 32  320 kbps WMA: 48  192 kbps AAC: 48  320 kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer‑3): 32/44.1/48 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.1 kHz (USB) port: Maximum current: 500 mA Disc player section System:...
  • Page 122 Speaker Front speaker (SS-CDH70SWR) for CMT-DH70SWR Speaker system: 2‑way, Bass reflex, Magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 80 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm Rated impedance: 5.5 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 114 × 171 × 213 mm Mass: Approx. 1.6 kg Front speaker (SS-CDH50R2 (only for European and Russian models)/SS- CDH50R (only for Asian models)) for...
  • Page 123 General Power requirements Main unit Taiwan model: AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Other models: AC 220  240 V, 50/60 Hz Subwoofer (SA‑WDH70SWR) for CMT‑DH70SWR: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption CMT‑DH70SWR Main unit: 50 watts (0.5 W in Power Saving Mode) Subwoofer: 70 watts (0.5 W in Power Saving Mode)

  • Page 124: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1  Control Menu display 2*  Control Menu display off  Control Menu display 1 ...
  • Page 125 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE]/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page ) Selects the title, scene, track or file to be played back. [CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page ) Selects the chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page ) Selects the track or audio file to be played back.
  • Page 126 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [A/V SYNC] (page 5) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page ) You can display the DVD’s menu. [BROWSING] You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [SETUP] QUICK Use “QUICK”...
  • Page 127 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] (page 55, ) Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page 1, 50, 5, 5, 7, 1) Selects the data type (audio file, JPEG image file, video file, or both audio file and JPEG image file) to be played back.

  • Page 128: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the “MEDIA” setting. File type on a disc or USB VIDEO device Disc Video files only Video files JPEG image files JPEG image only files Audio files only MP3 files...

  • Page 129: Language Code List

    Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051...
  • Page 130 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 2047 Australia 2174 2046 Austria 2109 2057 Belgium 2248 2070 Brazil 2238 2079 Canada 2254 2090 Chile 2276 2092 China 2304 2115 Denmark 2363 Code Area Finland 2362 Mexico France 2376...

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Glossary Auto Pause An automatic pause according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player does not resume play for a long time, perform resume play manually. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters.
  • Page 132 Digital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1‑channel surround. The surround channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital.
  • Page 133 DVD‑RW A DVD‑RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD‑RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD‑RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.
  • Page 134 Interlace format (interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned twice‑alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 60 times per second. Menu Playback Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC...
  • Page 135 Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region code is allocated on each DVD system or DVD VIDEO according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the unit as well as on the disc packaging.

  • Page 136: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 61 4:3 LETTER BOX 61 4:3 PAN SCAN 61 5.1 Channel Surround 96, 98 A/V SYNC 56, 126 AUDIO 61 AUDIO DRC 64 AUDIO SETUP 64 Auto Pause 131 BACKGROUND 65 Batteries 24 BRAVIA Sync 44 CHAPTER 42, 49, 125 Chapter 36, 131 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 62...
  • Page 137 Main Unit 11 MEDIA 41, 50, 54, 56, 78, 128 MENU 60 Menu Playback 134 Microphone 13, 85 MP3 77 Multi‑angle 134 MULTI‑DISC RESUME 38, 66 Multilingual 134 Multi Session Disc 118, 134 One‑Touch Play 44 ORIGINAL 41, 125 OSD 60 Other Component Hookup PARENTAL CONTROL 57, 65...

  • Page 138: License And Trademark Notice

    HDMI, the HDMI logo and High‑Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (High‑...

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