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Operating Instructions
MHC-GN1300DA
©2011 Sony Corporation
4-289-818-11(2)

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  • Page 1 4-289-818-11(2) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GN1300DA ©2011 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About this manual The MHC-GN1300DA consists of: – Unit HCD-GN1300DA – Speaker System • Front speaker SS-GN1300D • Center speaker SS-CT1300D • Surround speaker SS-RSX1300D • Subwoofer SS-WGV1300D • Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the function being explained.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the THEATRE SYNC device........62 function......... 25 Selecting the playback source or transferring destination on Disc the Sony Ericsson mobile phone ........69 Playing a disc......26 — Normal Play Using play mode......31 Sound Adjustment Searching/selecting a disc..35 Adjusting the sound ....
  • Page 5 Additional Information Troubleshooting ......86 Precautions.........98 Specifications......100 Guide to the Control Menu display .........103 Language code list ....106 Playback priority of file types ........108 Compatible USB devices with this system......109 Glossary ........110 Index ........113...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc logo Characteristics this manual • DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR Recording) mode (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) •...
  • Page 7 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard Region code of DVD VIDEOs format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 audio files must you can play back on this be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. system JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format.
  • Page 8 Notes on CD-R/-RW and Music discs encoded with DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW copyright protection technologies • In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be This product is designed to play back played back on this system due to the discs that conform to the Compact Disc recording quality or physical condition (CD) standard.
  • Page 9 States and/or other countries. This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 10: 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. Unit – Front view – Top view...
  • Page 11 C Unit: MASTER VOLUME Remote (pages 26, 27, 73, 78, 86, 87) wl e; ea Turn to adjust the volume. Remote: VOLUME +/– (pages 26, 27, 73, 78, 86, 87) Press to adjust the volume. 1)2) Remote: TV VOL +/– (page 21) Press to adjust the TV volume.
  • Page 12 J Unit: DVD (pages 18, 19, 23, 26, x (stop) (pages 26, 52, 54, 62) 55, 58, 73, 80) Press to stop playback. Unit: (pages 57, 60, 62, 73, Remote: +/– (pages 25, 27) Press to select a folder. Unit: TV/SAT (pages 80, 84, 87) Unit: TUNER/BAND (pages 52, Remote: TV CH +/–...
  • Page 13 R PHONES (jack) (page 86) Y DISPLAY (pages 19, 23, 53, 80, Connect the headphones. Press to change the information in (indicator) the front panel display. Lights up in red when transferring to Z OPTIONS (page 80) the connected optional USB device, or when erasing audio files or Press to select the display pattern.
  • Page 14 (pages 23, 31, 52, This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 21). Press to select the menu items. The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, VOLUME...
  • Page 15 Display USB SYNC TAPE TAPE PLAY SLEEP NIGHT VIRTUAL LINK Z-GROOVE MONO AUTO TUNED NTSC PROGRESSIVE PBC TAG TAPE SHUF PGM REP 1 qjqh qf qd A Lights up when USB function is L Indicators for the TAPE function selected. (page 54).

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system 1 To FM lead antenna 2 To AM loop antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To subwoofer 6 To center speaker 7 To surround speaker (right) 8 To surround speaker (left) 5678 A Antennas Note...
  • Page 17 D TV/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks Center speaker Use an audio cord to connect to the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as a TV or satellite tuner). Green E AUDIO OUT L/R jacks Use an audio cord to connect to the audio Surround speakers input jacks of an optional component (such as a VCR).
  • Page 18 I Power Attaching the speaker pads Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. Attach the supplied speaker pads at each When you press "/1, the system turns on corner on the bottom of the speakers to and the demonstration automatically stabilize the speakers and to prevent them ends.

  • Page 19: Hooking Up The Tv

    Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do Press DISPLAY repeatedly until not connect this unit to the TV through the “SONY DEMO” appears. While video deck. Otherwise, you may holding down X, press "/1. experience video leakage when watching The system turns on automatically and video images from this system.
  • Page 20 Press repeatedly to Changing the format of the select the setting you want, then video signal from COMPONENT press ENTER. VIDEO OUT jacks The default setting is underlined. • OFF: Outputs interlace signals. Progressive is a method for displaying TV Select this setting when: images which reduces flickering and –...

  • Page 21: Positioning The Speakers

    45 degrees from your Operating a Sony TV listening position. You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in orange. Hold down TV and press Turn the TV on or off TV "/1 Switch the TV’s...
  • Page 22 Place the surround speakers. Notes • Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter away from the unit. • Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen. •...

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Performing “QUICK” setup Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU. Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in The hour indication flashes in the “QUICK” setup. display. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” If “PLAY SET?”...
  • Page 24 If you make a mistake Press repeatedly to select a language, then press Press ., then select the item again. ENTER. To quit “QUICK” setup The setting is selected and the “VIDEO SETUP” display appears on Press DISPLAY. the TV screen. To recall “QUICK”...

  • Page 25: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 8 COMPONENT 1 CLEAR COMPONENT 2 – COMPONENT 3 Note COMPONENT 4 This function is only for Sony TV series. However, some TV products may also not work. The selected TV’s input source is memorized into the remote.

  • Page 26: Disc

    Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. Disc When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD Playing a disc single, place it on the inner circle of — Normal Play the tray To load additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit...
  • Page 27 Do this Do this Select a folder Press +/– repeatedly Turn off the Press MUTING on the during playback or when sound unit. playback is paused. temporarily To cancel, press MUTING again or press Press m or M during Locate a point VOLUME + (or turn quickly in fast playback.
  • Page 28 Displaying multi-angles and Selecting the audio format subtitles When playing a DVD VIDEO or a video file recorded in multiple audio formats, Changing the angles you can select the audio format you want. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change You can change the viewing angle while the language.
  • Page 29 When playing a DVD-R/-RW in VR Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC mode: functions (Version 2.0) The number of audio tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. — PBC Playback Example: • 1: MAIN: the main sound of the audio track 1. You can use the PBC (Playback Control) •...
  • Page 30 To cancel playback with PBC Notes • You cannot perform Resume Play during functions Shuffle Play or Program Play. Press . or > repeatedly or • This function may not work properly with some discs. press the numeric buttons to select •...

  • Page 31: Using Play Mode

    Press Using play mode The cursor moves to the track row “T” (in this case, “01”). 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.
  • Page 32 To change or delete a programmed Notes • When you press CLEAR to return to Normal step Play, Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your canceled. • When Program Play is activated, the own program”...
  • Page 33 Press repeatedly to Playing repeatedly select the setting you want. — Repeat Play When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD: • TRACK: all tracks on the current disc is played back randomly. You can play back the contents on a disc When Program Play is activated: repeatedly.
  • Page 34 When playing a DATA CD or DATA Notes DVD: • You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT repeatedly. • OFF: does not play back repeatedly. • “REP” lights up in the display when Repeat • ALL DISCS: repeats all discs. Play is set to “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC”...

  • Page 35: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    Selecting an original title or Searching/selecting a edited title on a DVD-R/-RW in disc VR mode Playing DVD VIDEOs using the This function is only available for menu DVD-R/-RW in VR mode with a playlist created. Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help Press DISPLAY when you enjoy the DVD VIDEOs.
  • Page 36 To search for a particular point Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/PHOTO”, using the time code – Time Search press DISPLAY twice) The Control Menu appears on the TV Press DISPLAY. screen. The Control Menu appears on the TV Press repeatedly to screen.

  • Page 37: Playing Mp3 Audio Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Playing an MP3 audio file or Playing MP3 audio folder files/JPEG image files Load a disc on the disc tray. “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV Notes screen. • The system can recognize up to 200 folders If “FOLDER LIST” does not appear, and will not play back any folders beyond the press DVD/TUNER MENU.
  • Page 38 To display the next or previous page Playing a JPEG image file: of “TRACK LIST” or “FOLDER LIST” Press PICTURE NAVI. Press repeatedly when Thumbnail picture for the first 16 “TRACK LIST” or “FOLDER LIST” is JPEG image files in the selected displayed.
  • Page 39 To play back the next folder of JPEG Playing a slide show with image files sound You can select the next folder by pressing repeatedly until the last file of the current folder, then press once. The first file of the next folder is selected. You can play back a slide show with However, you cannot select the previous sound by first placing both JPEG image...
  • Page 40 Selecting a transition effect for Note If you play back a large data size of MP3 audio image files in the slide show files and JPEG image files at the same time, the (JPEG image files only) sound may skip. It is recommended that you reduce the data size by creating the MP3 audio Press DISPLAY repeatedly until...

  • Page 41: Enjoying Video Files

    Selecting playback priority of Enjoying video files the file type You can select playback priority when You can play back Xvid video files and there is more than 1 type of media (MP3 MPEG4 video files. audio files, JPEG image files, or video files) in the disc.
  • Page 42 To display the next or previous page Playing a video file or folder of “FILE LIST” or “FOLDER LIST” Press repeatedly when “FILE LIST” or “FOLDER LIST” is displayed. Load a DATA CD/DVD with video files on the disc tray. To play back the next folder of “FOLDER LIST”...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the delay Restricting playback of between the picture the disc and sound — PARENTAL CONTROL — A/V SYNC You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined When the sound does not synchronize level such as the age of the users. When a with the pictures on the TV screen, you limited scene is played back, that scene can adjust the delay between the picture...
  • Page 44 If you have not entered a Press repeatedly to password: select a geographic area as the The display for registering a new playback limitation level, then password appears on the TV screen. press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t”, enter the area code for the geographic area you want according to the “Parental Control area code...
  • Page 45 To play back a disc for which Press repeatedly to select (SETUP), then “PARENTAL CONTROL” is set press ENTER. Load the disc and press The options for “SETUP” appear on (or nN on the unit). the TV screen. The display for entering your password appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 46: Using The Setup Menu

    Example: VIDEO SETUP Using the Setup Menu Selected item By using the Setup Menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the country or region. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority Setup items over the Setup Menu settings.
  • Page 47 * When you select a language in “MENU”, Setup menu item list “AUDIO”, or “SUBTITLE” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded language is automatically selected. Setting the language – LANGUAGE However, depending on the disc, the language SETUP may not be selected automatically.
  • Page 48 4:3 PAN SCAN : Select this when you The default setting varies depending on the area. connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting Depending on the DVD VIDEO, displays the wide picture on the entire “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected screen and cuts off the portions that do not automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN”...
  • Page 49 AUDIO DRC can only be performed with BACKGROUND Dolby Digital sources. If each audio sound track has the same Selects the background color or picture to number of channels, the system selects the be displayed on the TV screen. The audio sound track in the order from PCM, background color or picture is displayed DTS, Dolby Digital to MPEG.
  • Page 50 Setting the speakers – SPEAKER SETUP To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the connection of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then, use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level.
  • Page 51 Depending on the settings of other speakers, LEVEL (FRONT) the subwoofer may output excessive sound. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for The items that are set to “NONE” in “CONNECTION” cannot be selected. easy adjustment. Depending on the input stream, the L 0.0 dB: Set this between -6.0 dB and “DISTANCE”...

  • Page 52: Tuner

    Press DVD/TUNER MENU. “Memory?” flashes in the display. Tuner Press ENTER or A preset number flashes in the display. Listening to the radio The stations are stored from preset number 1. You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.
  • Page 53 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “TUNER FM” or Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “TUNER AM” (or press TUNER/ “SONY DEMO” appears, then hold BAND on the unit repeatedly to down ENTER and then press "/1 select “FM” or “AM”). to turn on the system.

  • Page 54: Tape

    Press (or nN on the unit). The tape starts playing. Tape Press (or nN on the unit) again to play back the reverse side. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. GROOVE Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly TAPE to select “TAPE”...

  • Page 55: Recording Onto A Tape

    Prepare the recording source. Recording onto a tape For CD-TAPE Synchro Recording: Press DVD and load the disc you want There are three ways to record on a to record. If you have already loaded TYPE I (normal) tape. the disc, press DISC 1 ~ 3 to select the Use the buttons on the unit for the disc.
  • Page 56 Start recording. Notes • CD-TAPE Synchro Recording is not available While recording, you cannot listen to with DVDs. other sources. • You cannot perform tape recording when the disc tray is opened. For CD-TAPE Synchro Recording: • You cannot eject the disc during CD-TAPE Press ENTER.

  • Page 57: Usb Device

    Connecting the USB device USB Device Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “USB” (or press Transferring music on the unit). onto an USB device Connect a transferable USB device to the (USB) port as You can connect an optional USB device shown below.
  • Page 58 To remove the USB device Tips • When transferring from tape, if the Press x to stop playback. playback direction of the tape is set to “j”, the system will transfer both sides Press "/1 to turn off the system. of the tape five times.
  • Page 59 To create a new MP3 audio file Press repeatedly to select the option you want, then (Analog Transferring only) press ENTER. Press REC TO on the unit during transferring. For AUDIO CD: “New Track” appears in the display. • TRACK: The tracks on the AUDIO If you press REC TO again after a CD appear.
  • Page 60 To return to the previous display To select all tracks Press repeatedly to select Press O RETURN (or RETURN on the “x ALL”, then press ENTER. unit). To cancel all the selection at To erase audio files or folders once Press repeatedly to select from the USB device...
  • Page 61 • Transferring stops automatically when When transferring all tracks – you change the function. (on AUDIO CD) or all MP3 audio files – you turn off the system. (on DATA CD/DVD) – the USB device runs out of space during the transfer process.

  • Page 62: Playing Back Files Of An Usb Device

    To remove the USB device Playing back files of an Press x to stop playback. USB device Press "/1 to turn off the system. Remove the USB device. You can play back the following files stored in an optional USB device by Notes on the USB device connecting it to the unit.
  • Page 63 • This system does not necessarily support all Playing an audio file or folder the functions provided in a connected USB device. • Files transferred by a device such as a Press DISPLAY when computer may not be played back in the order playback is stopped.
  • Page 64 To turn off the sound temporarily Playing an audio file: Press MUTING on the unit. To cancel the Press ENTER. muting function, press MUTING again or “TRACK LIST” appears. increase the volume. TRACK LIST Playing a JPEG image file or In the Middle of Nowher...
  • Page 65 To turn on or off “FOLDER LIST” Selecting a JPEG image file by displaying the image browser: Press DVD/TUNER MENU repeatedly. Press PICTURE NAVI. To rotate a JPEG image file Thumbnail picture for the first 16 When a JPEG image file is displayed on JPEG image files in the selected the TV screen, you can rotate the image folder is displayed.
  • Page 66 Selecting a transition effect for Press repeatedly to select “VIDEO”, then press JPEG image files in the slide show ENTER. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until A list of folders that contain video files the Control Menu for JPEG image appears. files appears on the TV screen. If “FOLDER LIST”...
  • Page 67 To display the next or previous page Press repeatedly to select the setting you want. of “FOLDER LIST” The default setting is underlined. Press repeatedly when • MUSIC: Audio file playback has “FOLDER LIST” is displayed. priority. To play back the next folder of video •...
  • Page 68 To turn off the Control Menu When Shuffle Play is activated: • OFF: does not play back repeatedly. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the • ON: repeats the Shuffle Play. Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Press ENTER. Notes Press (or nN on the unit).

  • Page 69: Selecting The Playback Source Or Transferring Destination On The Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone

    (W302/W595/W760i/W890i/W902/ Romantic Warriors (1987) Back for Good (1988) W910i only) Alone (1999) When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone or when Playing the files in the selected transferring music from this system to the memory mobile phone, you can select the playback See “Playing back files of an USB...

  • Page 70: Sound Adjustment

    Creating your own sound Sound Adjustment effect You can adjust the sound by raising or Adjusting the sound lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer Reinforcing the sound settings in the memory. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation.
  • Page 71 Selecting the sound field PRO LOGIC Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source You can take advantage of the surround recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 4.1 sound simply by selecting one of the channels. sound fields. They bring the exciting and PLII MOVIE powerful sound of movie theaters into Performs Pro Logic II Movie mode...
  • Page 72 When the headphones are connected: Notes • The illumination effect is not available when HP 2CH you hold down SOUND FLASH on the unit during night mode function. The normal sound field for headphones. • The function does not work when the HP VIRTUAL headphones are connected.

  • Page 73: Singing Along: Karaoke

    AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD or MP3 Singing along: Karaoke audio files: The audio setting automatically changes to “1/L” and the system outputs the left channel audio on both front and surround channels. Preparing for karaoke If you want to hear vocal: Press AUDIO repeatedly to select another audio channel.
  • Page 74 Dolby Digital Karaoke format Example: (DVD VIDEO only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 The Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment. 3/0: Recorded with guide melody. Digital Karaoke” format which is 3/1: Recorded with guide melody and one specialized for karaoke.
  • Page 75 Playing karaoke with any Selecting the vocals stereo track, audio file or — Vocal Select (DVD VIDEO, video file VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD only) — Karaoke Pon When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format in Karaoke Mode, You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo- you can turn on or off the guide vocal recorded track, audio file or video file,...
  • Page 76 When playing a VIDEO CD or Selecting the scoring mode AUDIO CD • OFF: Turns off the guide vocal. — Score Mode • L+R: The same sound is output from both speakers. When Karaoke Mode is turned on, you • STEREO: The standard stereo can use the scoring mode.
  • Page 77 Press SCORE before singing a song in Karaoke mode. The previous highest score appears on the TV screen and the display changes as follows according to the level selected for “SCORE MODE”. : When you select “BEGINNER 1” or “EXPERT 1”. : When you select “BEGINNER 2”...

  • Page 78: Other Operations

    Prepare the sound source. For Play Timer: Other Operations Prepare the sound source and then press VOLUME +/– (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to Using the timer adjust the volume. To start from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 31).
  • Page 79 Select the sound source or Do this prepare the tape or USB device. Cancel the Play Press TIMER MENU. For Play Timer: Timer or “TIMER SELECT?” Press repeatedly (or turn Recording Timer flashes in the display. OPERATION DIAL on the unit) until Press ENTER.

  • Page 80: Changing The Display

    Changing the front panel Changing the display display mode Use the buttons on the unit for the Press DISPLAY repeatedly while operation. the system is turned off. Press OPTIONS. You can select the following display mode. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want, then press Demonstration ENTER.

  • Page 81: Viewing Information About The Disc And Usb Device

    When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO Viewing information CD without PBC function: 1 Elapsed playing time of the current about the disc and USB track 2 Remaining time of the current track device 3 Elapsed playing time of the current disc 4 Remaining time of the current disc Viewing information in the...
  • Page 82 “NO TEXT” appears in the display if the Viewing information in the DVD VIDEO is not a DVD-TEXT disc, the AUDIO CD is not a CD-TEXT disc or the on-screen display VIDEO CD does not have text information. The current chapter number and the current Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly title number are displayed for 2 seconds during playback.
  • Page 83 When playing a VIDEO CD/Super When playing a DVD VIDEO: VCD: For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to Elapsed playing time of the current scene/ 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a track and title of the disc DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 84: Using Optional Components

    When playing a video file: Using optional Example: MP3 audio file components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components (page 16). Refer to Bit rate the operating instructions supplied with each component for details. Checking the date information Listening to a connected TV or of JPEG image files satellite tuner...
  • Page 85 Listening to a connected VCR Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “VIDEO” (or press VIDEO on the unit) and start playing the connected VCR. Note The video signal from the connected VCR is only output through the VIDEO OUT jack of this unit.

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    • The clock is not set. Set the clock (page 23). If the problem persists after doing all of • A power failure has occurred. Set the the above, consult your nearest Sony clock (page 23) and timer settings dealer. (page 78) again.
  • Page 87 There is no microphone sound. There is acoustic feedback. • Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn • Reduce the volume. MASTER VOLUME on the unit • Move the microphone away from the clockwise) or turn MIC 1 LEVEL or speakers or change the direction of the MIC 2 LEVEL on the unit clockwise to microphone.
  • Page 88 The disc tray does not open and subwoofer. “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Set the subwoofer level to the • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or appropriate level. local authorized Sony service facility. • No sound is produced from the subwoofer when you play back a DVD The disc tray does not close.
  • Page 89 • Remove the disc and wipe away the The DATA CD/DVD (MP3 audio file/ moisture on the disc, then leave the JPEG image file/video file) cannot be system turned on for a few hours until played back. the moisture evaporates. •...
  • Page 90 The MP3 audio files take a longer time The surround effect is difficult to hear to play back than others. when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. • After the system reads all the files on the disc, playback may take more time than •...
  • Page 91 USB device problem. If the problem persists, contact becomes fragmented. Refer to the your nearest Sony dealer. operating instructions supplied with the Are you using a supported USB USB device for how to deal with this device? problem.
  • Page 92 • The bit rate used when encoding audio problem. If the problem persists, contact files was low. Send audio files with your nearest Sony dealer. higher bit rate to the USB device. “Data Error” appears in the display The USB device cannot be connected when playing an USB device.
  • Page 93 Picture • The audio file is not stored in MP3/ WMA/AAC format. • The JPEG image file does not have the There is no picture. extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg”. • Check that you have selected the correct • The Xvid video file does not have the function using the FUNCTION +/–...
  • Page 94 Picture noise appears. The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Clean the disc. • If video signal from your system has to • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on go through your VCR to your TV, the the DVD VIDEO being played back.
  • Page 95 Optional components • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords and the power cord as possible, to avoid picking up noise. There is no sound. • Try turning off the surrounding • Refer to General item “There is no electrical equipment.
  • Page 96 “VER.X.XX” (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although Note this is not a malfunction and for Sony Turn off the subwoofer before you reset the service use only, normal system operation system. will not be possible. Turn off the system,...
  • Page 97 LOCKED The disc tray does not open. Data Error Contact your nearest Sony dealer. • You tried to play back a file on the disc or USB device that is not playable. NO DATA • The MP3 audio file, JPEG image file...

  • Page 98: Precautions

    PASSWORD Precautions Parental Control is set. PHOTO Notes on discs The playback mode is “PHOTO” and the • Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning JPEG image file is being played back. cloth from the center out to the edge. Please Wait •...
  • Page 99 On placement Cleaning the cabinet • Do not place the system in an inclined Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly position or in locations that are extremely hot, moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: Specifications Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms Amplifier section S VIDEO OUT: The following are measured at AC 120, 127, Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync. negative 220, 240V 50/60 Hz C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance Power Output (rated): 75 ohms...
  • Page 101 Speaker system Frequency response 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex, 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), magnetically shielded using Sony TYPE I tape Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm, cone type Tuner section Tweeter: 25 mm, horn type FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner...
  • Page 102 Subwoofer (SS-WGV1300D) Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-driver, Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Subwoofer: 250 mm, cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 401 × 366 × 355 mm Mass Approx. 8.5 kg General Power requirements Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V, 220 V or 230 –...

  • Page 103: 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 t Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs and USB devices only) t Control Menu display off t Control Menu display 1 t …...
  • Page 104 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE/SCENE/TRACK Select the title, scene, or track to be played back. CHAPTER/INDEX Select the chapter or index to be played back. TRACK Selects the track or audio file to be played back. ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST Selects the playback sequence either to the originally recorded sequence or to the playlist created on the disc.
  • Page 105 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type DATE Displays the date when the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen. EFFECT Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

  • Page 106: Language Code List

    Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353...
  • Page 107 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379...

  • Page 108: 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 “MEDIA” setting or USB device “VIDEO” “MUSIC/ “PHOTO” “MUSIC” PHOTO” Disc USB device Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB device device Video files only...

  • Page 109: Compatible Usb Devices With This System

    Library” or “Creating Database” on the ® ICD-SX57 / SX67 / SX77 Walkman has disappeared. • When transferring music data from the Sony ICD-SX68 / SX78 / SX88 digital music player by using “Media ICD-SX700 / SX800 / Manager for WALKMAN”, transfer in MP3 SX900 format.

  • Page 110: Glossary

    Notes on using the Sony Ericsson Glossary mobile phone • Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned on. • While the mobile phone is connected to this Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) system, do not insert or detach the memory This is the generic name of the surround card.
  • Page 111 DVD VIDEO Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo A disc that contains up to 8 hours of television shows and all the programs moving pictures even though its diameter encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is is the same as a AUDIO CD.
  • Page 112 Film based software, Video based Playback Control (PBC) software Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu DVD VIDEOs can be classified as Film screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with based or Video based software. Film PBC functions, you can enjoy playing based DVD VIDEOs contain the same simple interactive programs, programs...

  • Page 113: Index

    Index Numerics 5 channel 74 Karaoke 73 SCREEN SAVER 49 ECHO 73 SETUP 46, 96 Karaoke Pon 75 Shuffle Play 32, 67 Key Control 74 Slide show 39, 64 A/V SYNC 43 Score Mode 76 SOUND FLASH 72 AAC audio file 62 Vocal Select 75 Sound Mixing 55 ANGLE 28...
  • Page 116 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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