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- Page 1 4-255-417-12(1) Display Side Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions * DHC-FLX7D only DHC-FLX7D DHC-FLX5D ©2004 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Important Notice
® ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S. registered NERGY mark. ® As an E partner, Sony NERGY Corporation has determined that this ® product meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder, and the DTS** Digital Surround System. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents This system can play the following Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD: Using the Setup Display ....... 25 discs ..........5 Setting the display or sound track language ......... 26 List of Buttons and — LANGUAGE SETUP Reference Pages Settings for the display ...... - Page 4 Using the display........52 Other Features To adjust the brightness of the display..........53 To listen to multi channel sound... 53 Using the SONY TV DIRECT function ........... 54 Singing along: Karaoke......55 About indicators........56 Falling asleep to music......56 —...
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Page 5: This System Can Play The Following Discs
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of * The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds ** DHC-FLX7D only of playback depending on the disc type. Discs that this system cannot... -
Page 6: List Of Buttons And Reference Pages
List of Buttons and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B wj (43, 44, 55) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit... -
Page 7: Remote Control
DVD TOP MENU qg (24) SLEEP wg (56) V/v/B/b/ENTER eg EFFECT* es (48, 50, 55, 60) SONY TV DIRECT qj (54) >10 wa ENTER 6 (8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, SUBTITLE ea (35) 21, 23, 24, 25, 32, 34, 35, 36,... -
Page 8: Digipad Operations
digipad operations The remote is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various operations with this digipad. When touching the digipad, do not use utensil whose end is sharpened. When this unit does not respond to the digipad operations, press the digipad a little harder. DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions Basic operation DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) FM antenna AM loop antenna Rear speaker Rear speaker Sub woofer (Right) (Left) -
Page 10: Connect The Speakers
1 Connect the speakers. 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video Connecting speaker cords cable. Main unit When using a TV Speaker Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system. - Page 11 5 Connect the power cord to a wall After hooking up the system, we recommend to outlet. place the system as follows: The demonstration appears in the display. Sub woofer Main unit When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.
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Page 12: Inserting Three R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote
Operating a Sony TV Screw (2)* You can use the following buttons on the remote 3 × 10 * Main unit: Screw to operate a Sony TV. 3.5 × 20 Sub woofer: Screw Press Insert the speaker support in the slot of the TV ?/1. -
Page 13: Setting Up Your Speakers
Specifying distance, position Setting up your speakers and height of the speakers Use the remote for the operation. Positioning the speakers Press AMP MENU repeatedly until For the best possible surround sound, all the “AMP MENU” appears. speakers other than the sub woofer should be the Press ENTER. -
Page 14: Specifying The Speaker Parameters
x Rear speaker position and Specifying the speaker height parameters Specify the position and height of the rear speakers. The default settings are underlined. Use the remote for the operation. Position diagram From your listening position, press AMP MENU. Adjustable menus and parameters are described below. -
Page 15: Setting The Clock
x LEVEL Setting the clock • CENTER: (0 dB) Level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, Turn on the system. 1 dB steps). • REAR: (0 dB) Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the Level of the rear speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, remote. -
Page 16: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Super Audio Cd/Mp3
Playing a disc DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Playing discs Play/Scan/Slow-motion Play Loading a disc Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV and select the video input. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to may be different or restricted. -
Page 17: Other Operations
Notes Do this • You cannot change the play mode during playback. Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the • You cannot use 1DISC SHUF or ALBM SHUF (Repeat Play) remote during playback until Shuffle Play with DVDs. You can use ALL DISCS “REP”... -
Page 18: Playing A Disc With Mp3 Audio Tracks
You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play. Playing a disc with MP3 The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/FR1m. audio tracks DVD and VIDEO CD only. Slow-motion reverse play for DVD only. The SLOW2 /SLOW2 playback speed is About MP3 slower than SLOW1 /SLOW1 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard... - Page 19 Other operations Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly until “DVD” appears Do this in the display). Stop playback Press x. When playback is stopped, press PLAY Press X. Pause playback MODE/DIRECTION on the remote Press again to resume playback. repeatedly until the mode you want Select an album Use the remote for the operation.
- Page 20 Notes Do this • With formats other than ISO9660 level 1, 2 and Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the Joliet, album names or track names may not be (Repeat Play) remote repeatedly during displayed correctly. playback until “REP”* or “REP1” •...
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Page 21: Creating Your Own Program
Press b. Creating your own The cursor moves to the album or track (in this case, “ALL TRACKS”). program Program Disc — Program Play DISC1(CD) Track DISC2(CD) ALL TRACKS DISC3(CD) 1 TRACK1 You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from DISC4(CD) 2 TRACK2 DISC5(CD) -
Page 22: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped The Disc
Next, press V/v or the numeric buttons to Resuming playback from select “3”, then press ENTER. Selected album and track the point you stopped the disc Program DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3 — Resume Play This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume from that point. -
Page 23: Playing Repeatedly
To cancel Repeat Play Playing repeatedly Press CLEAR. — Repeat Play To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/ SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off. chapter/track on a disc. -
Page 24: Playing Dvds Using The Menu
Playing DVDs using the Playing VIDEO CDs with menu PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus. You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. -
Page 25: Setting Up For Dvd/Video Cd/Cd
Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Press V or v repeatedly to select an item, then press ENTER. Using the Setup Display The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE” By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and SCREEN SETUP sound. -
Page 26: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
Note Setting the display or When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be sound track language automatically selected (except for “OSD”). — LANGUAGE SETUP “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. -
Page 27: Settings For The Display
x SCREEN SAVER Settings for the display Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears — SCREEN SETUP when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a CD for more Select settings according to the connected TV. -
Page 28: Custom Settings
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Custom settings Gives the priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when — CUSTOM SETUP you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) Select “CUSTOM SETUP”... -
Page 29: Speaker Settings
x DISTANCE Speaker settings The default distance settings for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. — SPEAKER SETUP Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup 2.4m Display. 2.4m 2.4m SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST TONE: 1.5m 1.5m To return to the default setting... -
Page 30: Speaker Setup
Adjusting the speaker volume x BALANCE and level You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST Use the remote for the operation. TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. • FRONT (CENTER): Adjust the balance Press DVD SETUP while pressing between the front left and right speakers (You SHIFT in stop mode, then select... -
Page 31: Viewing Information About The Disc
Viewing information about the disc x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) Checking the playing time • **:** Playing time of the current scene and remaining time x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the •... -
Page 32: Sound Adjustment
Sound adjustment x When playing a Super Audio CD In stop mode, depending on the Super Changing the sound Audio CD, the choice of settings varies. • MULTI: The disc has multi-channel If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, playback area you can select the language you want while •... - Page 33 Displaying the audio The display examples are as information of the disc follows: • PCM (stereo) (DVD only) When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being PROGRAM FORMAT played are displayed on the screen. PCM 48kHz 24bit Current audio format* • Dolby Surround 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 )
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Page 34: Enjoying Movies
Enjoying movies Press V or v repeatedly, or press the numeric buttons to select the title, Searching for a title/ chapter, track, or index number you want to search. chapter/track/index If you make a mistake Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), select another number. -
Page 35: Changing The Angles
Changing the angles Displaying the subtitles (DVD only) (DVD only) When playing a DVD on which various angles With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the recorded, you can change the subtitle language “ANGLE” indicator lights in green. This means while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or that you can change the viewing angle. -
Page 36: Using Various Additional Functions
Using various additional functions Press V or v repeatedly to select “ON t”, then press ENTER. Locking discs x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ appears. PARENTAL CONTROL You can set two kinds of playback restrictions CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL for the disc. -
Page 37: Custom Parental
To turn off the Custom Parental Limiting playback by children Control function (Parental Control) In step 4, select “OFF t”, then press (DVD only) ENTER. When the playback is stopped, press Enter your 4-digit password using the DVD SETUP while pressing SHIFT. numeric buttons, then press ENTER. -
Page 38: Control
Press V or v repeatedly to select the Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press level you want, then press ENTER. ENTER. The Parental Control setting is completed. The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears. - Page 39 Area code Playing the disc for which Standard Code Standard Code Parental Control is set number number Argentina 2044 Korea 2304 Insert the disc and press hH. Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 appears. Belgium 2057 Netherlands...
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Page 40: Tuner
Press TUNER MEMORY while pressing SHIFT on the remote. Tuner A preset number appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Presetting radio stations TUNED You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. - Page 41 Other operations Note You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Do this Saving Mode. Tune in a station Follow the procedure described in Tips with a weak “Setting presets through manual • Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off signal tuning”.
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Page 42: Listening To The Radio
Tips Listening to the radio • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the antennas. • When an FM stereo programme has static noise, You can listen to a radio station either by press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote repeatedly selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning until “MONO”... -
Page 43: Tape
Other operations Do this Tape Stop playback Press x. Loading a tape Press X. Press again to resume Pause playback playback. Fast-forward Press M while playing the front Press A Z or Z B. side or press m while playing Insert a tape in deck A or B. -
Page 44: Recording To A Tape
Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a disc, tape (or connected components) or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. Recording from a VIDEO Recording from a tape Step CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3 Recording Manually (High-Speed Dubbing) file (CD Synchro Recording) -
Page 45: Program Edit
Recording a VIDEO CD/CD/ Select the album, or track you want to program. Super Audio CD/MP3 by specifying track order x When programming a VIDEO CD or — Program Edit For example, select track “6”. Press V/v or the numeric buttons on the When programming, make sure the playing remote to select “6”, then press ENTER on times for each side do not exceed the length of... -
Page 46: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Press CD SYNC HI-DUB. Timer-recording radio “ ” flashes, and “SYNC” appears in the display. programs Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select g to To timer-record, you must set the clock (see record on one side. Select j (or “Setting the clock”... - Page 47 Other operations Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT while pressing SHIFT and press . or > repeatedly to select “REC SELECT?”, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the Press CLOCK/TIMER Timer-recording SELECT while pressing SHIFT and press .
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Page 48: Sound Adjustment
MODE, MOVIE MODE, GAME MODE, or environment of their studios and integrated the TOOL MODE) on the remote repeatedly to data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP select the sound effect you want. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital The sound effect name appears in the display. -
Page 49: Logic
2.1CH/MULTI repeatedly while pressing Reproduces the sound characteristics of the SHIFT to select “2.1CH”. Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic Using the menu to select Dolby films where music is featured in the soundtrack. -
Page 50: Adjusting The Sound Effects
2 channel decoding modes Adjusting the sound Pro Logic II only works with 2.1CH (digital) and 2CH sources. All other sources receive Pro effects Logic decoding. • PRO LOGIC Before operation, first select the sound effect Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source you want for your basic sound. -
Page 51: Creating A Personal Sound Effect File
Adjustable parameters Creating a personal sound Menu Right/Left (X) Up/Down (Y) effect file DSP EDIT (See the chart below) EQ EDIT Frequency Level — Personal file Adjustable DSP parameters You can store the adjusted sound effects in the Sound effect system’s memory. -
Page 52: Display
Press DISPLAY during playback. Each time you press the button, the display Display changes cyclically as follows: Turning off the display x When playing a DVD Current title number and the playing time t — Power Saving Mode Current title number and the remaining time t Current chapter number and the playing time t The demonstration display (display window and Current chapter number and the remaining time... -
Page 53: Other Features
To adjust the decoding format mode Other Features This operation lets you specify the decode type To adjust the brightness of for the signal input to the digital audio jacks and DVD function. the display Use the remote for the operation. Press AMP MENU. -
Page 54: Using The Sony Tv Direct Function
Notes Using the SONY TV DIRECT • This function is only for SONY TV series, however, some TV products may also not work. function • If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV. -
Page 55: Singing Along: Karaoke
Notes Singing along: Karaoke • With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when you select “KARAOKE PON”. • If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape canceled. by turning down the singer’s voice. -
Page 56: About Indicators
To stop recording Falling asleep to music Press x. — Sleep Timer Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the You can set the system to turn off at a preset direction of the microphone. -
Page 57: Waking Up To Music
Press . or > repeatedly until the Waking up to music music source you want appears. The indications change as follows: — Daily Timer t TUNER y DVD PLAY T You can wake up to music at a preset time every t TAPE PLAY T day. -
Page 58: Optional Components
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. MD deck / VCR / MD deck MD deck / VCR satellite tuner To the digital input From the analog To the analog input jacks of an MD... -
Page 59: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
E OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack Listening to audio from a Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an MD deck to this jack. You can then connected component output the digital audio to the MD deck from this system. -
Page 60: Recording Audio From A Connected Component
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack is not affected by the sound adjustment. Digital signals from Super Audio CDs are not output from OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (DHC-FLX7D only). • This unit is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies and Super Audio CD format. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
• Set the clock correctly. and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest “DAILY” or “REC” does not appear when you press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote Sony dealer. repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the General remote. • Set the timer correctly. - Page 62 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” mode. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the appears on the front panel display. remote repeatedly until “1DISC” or “ALL • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony DISCS” appears. service facility. • Resume Play has been selected. When the The disc tray does not close.
- Page 63 Picture There is no picture. • Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the remote Playback starts automatically. repeatedly until “DVD” appears). • The DVD features an auto playback function. • Check that the system is connected securely. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with •...
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Page 64: Tape Deck
Tape Deck If other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as The tape does not record. follows: • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 66). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. •... -
Page 65: Additional Information
Before operating the unit, check that the operating If you have any questions or problems concerning the voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. your local power supply. Notes on discs On safety •... - Page 66 Music discs encoded with copyright Demagnetizing the tape heads protection technologies Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use This product is designed to playback discs that with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette.
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Page 67: Messages
Messages Specifications Amplifier section: One of the following messages may appear or DHC-FLX7D/FLX5D flash in the display during operation. The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only) The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,... - Page 68 Tape player section Mass Approx. 8.0 kg net per Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo speaker Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
- Page 69 Rear speaker SS-RS9 Mass Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, DHC-FLX7D Approx. 15.0 kg bass-reflex type DHC-FLX5D Approx. 15.0 kg Speaker units 8 cm, cone type, Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) 4 cm, cone type FM lead antenna (1) Nominal impedance...
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Page 70: Glossary
Dolby Pro Logic II Glossary Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix Album surround decoder that extracts the spatial Section of a music piece on a data CD properties of the original recording without containing MP3 audio tracks. - Page 71 Playback Control (PBC) A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) pictures even though its diameter is the same as to control playback. By using menu screens a CD. recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, The data capacity of a single-layer and single- you can enjoy playing simple interactive sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times...
- Page 72 Scene Title On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 24), The longest sections of a picture or a music the menu screens, moving pictures, and still piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture pictures are divided into sections called piece on video software;...
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Page 73: Language Code List
Language code list For details, see pages 26, 32 and 35. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian 1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic... -
Page 74: Control Menu Item List
Control Menu Item List Control Menu Items Function DISC NAME Displays the disc name inserted into the system. TITLE (DVD only) Selects the title (DVD) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC Playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD only) CHAPTER (DVD only) Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. -
Page 75: Setup Display Item List
Setup Display Item List You can set the following items in the Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP (Select the language you TV TYPE 16:9 want to use from the 4:3 LETTER displayed language list.) 4:3 PAN SCAN... - Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...