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- Page 1 2-660-932-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FXG9K ©2006 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Welcome
Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, Don’t throw away the battery with please read this manual thoroughly and retain it general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome! ..........2 Creating Your Own Program....40 About This Manual ......... 5 (Program Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing in Random Order ..... 41 Discs ..........6 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly ....... 42 Getting Started – BASIC – (Repeat Play) Step 1: Assembling Using the DVD’s Menu...... - Page 4 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ........71 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..........74 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 76 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display......78 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........
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Page 5: About This Manual
® DivX is a video file compression technology, About This Manual developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. -
Page 6: This System Can Play The Following Discs
Note about CDs/DVDs This System Can Play the The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- Following Discs RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format Format of – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) Disc logo discs – video CD format DVD VIDEO –... -
Page 7: Region Code
characteristics of the recording device and Region code authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly Your system has a region code printed on the finalized. For more information, see the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled operating instructions for the recording device. -
Page 8: Getting Started - Basic
Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 94. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system. -
Page 9: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 16. Note • Since the speakers are heavy, it is recommended that at least 2 people assemble the speakers. •... - Page 10 Turn the surround speaker upside down, and thread the 2 speaker cords through. The white and blue speaker cords are for the surround speaker (L) labeled “SUR L.” The red and grey speaker cords are for the surround speaker (R) labeled “SUR R.” About 800 mm This side down.
- Page 11 Attach the stand base, and secure with the screws. Secure the stand base with the screws. Note • Do not catch the speaker cords between the surround speaker and the stand base. Turn the surround and front speakers upside down. This side up.
- Page 12 Connect the speaker cords observing their color coding, then run them through the slots (A, B, and C) all the way. Attach the clamper to the surround speaker. Clamper Note • Do not push the clamper until the front speaker has been placed on top.
- Page 13 Attach the front speaker squarely on the surround speaker, carefully aligning their enclosures. After attaching, make sure that the front speaker and the surround speaker are securely attached. Push in the clamper carefully, then secure with the screw (black). Screw (black) continued...
- Page 14 Adjust the speaker cords, and reattach the rear panel. Rear panel Adjust the length of the speaker cords. • Since DAV- FXG9K is equipped with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology (page 97), you can enjoy the surround sound with the standard assembly. To obtain the S-Force PRO Front Surround, do all the following: –...
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Page 15: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 23. For other component connection, see page 27. To accept progressive signals, see page 25. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 18. -
Page 16: Connecting The Speakers
1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (–) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. -
Page 17: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)
• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 33). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied) - Page 18 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note •...
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Page 19: Step 3: Positioning The System
Step 3: Positioning the • When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For System details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 74) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 76). Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the... -
Page 20: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup
Press X/x to select a language. Step 4: Performing the The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. Quick Setup Press The Setup Display for selecting the aspect Follow the steps below to make the minimum ratio of the TV to be connected appears. number of basic adjustments for using the system. - Page 21 Set up the calibration mic at the ear level takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with measurement. using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ mic, and there should be no obstruction c to select [YES].
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Page 22: Getting Started - Advanced
• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off. Getting Started – ADVANCED – Press Turning off the The setting is reflected. Demonstration Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. "/1 X/x/c, AMP MENU After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. -
Page 23: Tv Hookup (Advanced)
TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). - Page 24 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. Yellow To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied).
- Page 25 Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION +/– “PROGRE”...
- Page 26 x INTERLACE Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select INTERLACE while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
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Page 27: Other Component Hookup
Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. To TV/VCR1 (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) To TV/VCR1... - Page 28 To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). •...
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Page 29: Basic Operations
Press DISC 1-5. Press the button of the disc number you Basic Operations want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you Playing Discs selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Press A. Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc Adjust the Disc slot... -
Page 30: Additional Operations
To save the power in standby About DVD 5-DISC changer mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel Stocker standby mode, press "/1 once. Additional operations DISC 1 Disc DISC 2 DISC 3 Press DISC 4 DISC 5 Stop Pause Resume play after pause... -
Page 31: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components
Changing the input level of Enjoying the Radio or the sound from connected Other Components components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2 jacks on the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. -
Page 32: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound Selecting the Movie or from All Speakers Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” You can choose a suitable sound mode for (page 23) and “Other Component Hookup”... -
Page 33: Sound Adjustments
Sound field Display 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO Sound Adjustments * Use DCS Technology Enjoying Surround Sound Automatic outputting of the by Using Sound Field original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input You can take advantage of surround sound (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel simply by selecting one of system’s pre-... - Page 34 Entertainment, Sony measured the sound movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the environment of their studios and integrated the integrated mode which operates these data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP elements simultaneously. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to Note develop “Digital Cinema Sound.”...
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Page 35: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable (page 27) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital. -
Page 36: Various Functions For Playing Discs
With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Note Various Functions for Playing Discs • In the case of Latin American models, the Scan Searching for a Particular function does not work for CD Graphics. Point on a Disc Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) -
Page 37: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc
Searching for a Title/ 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. Selected row Press You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and [** (**)] changes to [–... -
Page 38: Searching By Scene
Searching by Scene • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD- (Picture Navigation) RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and Note find the desired scene quickly. -
Page 39: (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc
• When using the Resume function on CD Graphics Resuming Playback from (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the track. the Point Where You Stopped the Disc • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. -
Page 40: Creating Your Own Program
Creating Your Own PROGRAM 0:00:00 ALL CLEAR Program 1. TRACK – – – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – (Program Play) 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on Select the track you want to program. -
Page 41: Playing In Random Order
To change or cancel a program Playing in Random Order Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” (Shuffle Play) Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, You can have the system “shuffle”... -
Page 42: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly
To return to normal play Playing Repeatedly Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. (Repeat Play) To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a •... -
Page 43: Using The Dvd's Menu
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA Using the DVD’s Menu • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which the current disc. -
Page 44: Changing The Sound
• [2: MAIN+SUB] Changing the Sound Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in audio) -
Page 45: Checking The Audio Signal Format
About audio signals Checking the audio signal Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the format sound elements (channels) shown below. Each (DVD, DivX video only) channel is output from a separate speaker. • Front (L) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during •... -
Page 46: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Viewing Information About [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ the Disc DVD-RW Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Viewing the playing time and Recording) mode have two types of titles for remaining time in the front playback: originally recorded titles panel display ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY... -
Page 47: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time
* VIDEO CD only. • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter When playing a DATA CD (MP3 x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) functions) 1 Playing time and current track number •... - Page 48 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video) text • Date information is [YYYY/MM/DD]. YYYY: Year By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 MM: Month audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA DD: Day CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of •...
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Page 49: Changing The Angles
Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the the subtitles on or off while playing. If viewing angle. -
Page 50: Selecting A Playback Area For A Super Audio Cd
Note Selecting a Playback Area • Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. for a Super Audio CD • When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. -
Page 51: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
MP3 audio track or JPEG About MP3 Audio Tracks image file that the system can and JPEG Image Files play The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio What is MP3/JPEG? track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG”... - Page 52 files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in Playback order of MP3 audio that order. tracks or JPEG image files • A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or Note •...
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Page 53: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
The selected track starts playing. You can Playing DATA CDs or turn the track list off by pressing MENU. Pressing MENU again will display the DATA DVDs with MP3 album list. Audio Tracks and JPEG To stop playback Press x. Image Files To play the next or previous MP3 audio track... - Page 54 x When selecting an image Rotating direction Press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. Press CLEAR to return to normal view. To stop playback Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press Press x.
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Page 55: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound
Press X/x to select the album you want Playing Audio Tracks and and press H. The system starts playing the selected Images as a Slide Show album. with Sound You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. •... -
Page 56: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show
Press X/x to select the setting you • [MODE2]: The image stretches out from want. left to right of the screen. The default setting is underlined. • [MODE3]: The image stretches out from the center of the screen. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. -
Page 57: Enjoying Divx® Videos
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if ® Enjoying DivX Videos they do not contain a DivX video. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play” (page 51). About DivX Video Files Note ®... - Page 58 To go to the next or previous page • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset Press C/c. number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. To turn off the display –...
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Page 59: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. -
Page 60: Tuner Functions
To change the AM tuning interval (except for Russian and Middle Tuner Functions Eastern models) Presetting Radio Stations The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM any AM station, then turn off the system by stations. -
Page 61: Listening To The Radio
Naming preset stations Listening to the Radio You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the Preset radio stations in the system’s memory system’s front panel display when a station is first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 60)). selected. - Page 62 Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown.
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Page 63: Other Operations
535, 541, 551 Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the ZENITH 543, 567 code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. CATV Manufacturer Code number Controlling TVs with the... -
Page 64: Using The Theatre Sync Function
• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push. -
Page 65: Enjoying Karaoke
You can also turn the karaoke mode on by pressing KARAOKE MODE. Start playing the music. Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function Microphone sound is output with DVD may not work on some SONY TVs.) function. - Page 66 Note Dolby Digital Karaoke format • Microphone sound may drop when changing discs. (DVD only) • Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the microphone volume to minimum. Dolby Digital format, which reproduces • You cannot change the sound field during karaoke surround sound using 5 channels, can also mode.
- Page 67 Example: Note • This function may not work well in the following cases: – Only a few instruments are playing 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 – A duet is playing 2/0: Recorded only with – The vocals on the disc deviate from the center accompaniment.
- Page 68 To cancel the Vocal function • [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio track 1 Select [OFF] in step 3. • [2:L+R] Note • [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the • The Vocal function works only with the Dolby audio track 2 Digital Karaoke format.
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Page 69: Using The Sound Effect
Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset Reinforcing bass frequencies time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes You can reinforce bass frequencies. decrements. -
Page 70: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display. -
Page 71: Advanced Settings And Adjustments
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press Advanced Settings and Adjustments x If you have not entered a password Locking Discs The display for registering a new password appears. (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for then press ENTER... - Page 72 To play a disc for which Custom 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Parental Control is set 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears.
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Page 73: Custom Parental
PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 LEVEL: STANDARD: STANDARD: The lower the value, the stricter the Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then limitation. press To turn off the Parental Control The selection items for [STANDARD] are function displayed. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. To play a disc for which Parental PARENTAL CONTROL Control is set... -
Page 74: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room
Changing the password Getting Optimal Surround Press DISPLAY while the system is Sound for a Room in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. (SPEAKER FORMATION) Press X/x to select Depending on the shape of the room, there will [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press be some speakers you cannot install. -
Page 75: Speaker Formation
equipped with S-Force PRO Front • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the Surround technology (page 97), you can speakers in front of the listening position. enjoy the surround sound with the standard assembly. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. •... -
Page 76: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically
Note Calibrating the • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers, it is recommended you Appropriate Settings set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Automatically • To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to connect the supplied calibration mic. - Page 77 face the calibration mic, and there should be • Reflections from walls or the floor may affect measurements. no obstruction between the speakers and the • If an error message appears, follow the message, calibration mic. Be quiet during the then select [YES].
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Page 78: Using The Setup Display
Using the Setup Display Selected item SCREEN SETUP By using the Setup Display, you can make TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: various adjustments to items such as picture and BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE sound. 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 106. -
Page 79: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
Note Setting the Display or • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the system, the guide message appears on Sound Track Language the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 20), press , to return to normal screen, press [LANGUAGE SETUP] CLEAR. -
Page 80: Settings For The Display
[4:3 LETTER BOX] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be [4:3 PAN SCAN] connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup [16:9] Display” (page 78). The default settings are underlined. - Page 81 Outputs YC signals. [JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. PICTURE] appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the Note disc does not contain a jacket • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture ] to [RGB].
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Page 82: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings
Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI Custom Settings connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. [CUSTOM SETUP] Note • This setting is effective only when “P AUTO Use this to set up playback related and other (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)”... - Page 83 x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ x [DivX] VIDEO CD only) Displays the registration code for this system. Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or For more information, go to off. http://www.divx.com on the Internet. [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs.
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Page 84: Settings For The Speakers
x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] Settings for the Speakers The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. [SPEAKER SETUP] When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 20), the settings is automatically To obtain the best possible surround sound, set displayed. - Page 85 When you set [STANDARD] in the [CENTER] Center speaker distance from the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting. 3.0 m/10 ft listening position can be set in (appears when you 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from set [CENTER] to 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).
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Page 86: Speaker Setup
x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You will hear the test tone from each You can vary the level of surround speakers as speaker in sequence. follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] From your listening position, adjust the for easy adjustment. value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. -
Page 87: Returning To The Default Settings
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned. -
Page 88: Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information On cleaning discs, disc/lens Precautions cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc On power sources or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause apparatus to malfunction. -
Page 89: Notes About The Discs
After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, •... - Page 90 • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, • Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is [SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem placed near the speakers.
- Page 91 • The signal strength of the stations is too weak The sound loses stereo effect when you play a (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. tuning. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO •...
- Page 92 A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” [*]. appears in the front panel display. A disc does not start playing from the • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony beginning. service facility. • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has [Data error] appears on the TV screen when been selected.
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Page 93: Self-Diagnosis Function
[VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the 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 94: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications
530-1,710 kHz (with the Specifications interval set at 10 kHz) Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) 150 W + 150 W (4 ohms at Video section 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Outputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %... -
Page 95: Glossary
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Unpacking Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed • Speakers (5) by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts • Subwoofer (1) the speaker settings to your listening • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) environment in a short period of time. - Page 96 surround decoder that extracts the spatial about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also properties of the original recording without uses the variable rate coding technology that adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. processes allocated data according to the status of the picture.
- Page 97 Multi-angle function S-Force PRO Front Surround Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the Sony’s long-term involvement in surround video camera are recorded on some DVDs. technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the...
- Page 98 range, and so provides music reproduction Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. extremely faithful to the original sound. To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Area for x Types of Super Audio CDs a Super Audio CD”...
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Page 99: 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 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali... -
Page 100: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (29) F MIC 2 jack (65) B Front panel display (101) G AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (31, 65) H FUNCTION (29) C Disc operation (29) I A (eject) (29) D VOLUME –/+ (29) - Page 101 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. K Lights up when the karaoke mode is (69) on. (65) B Current surround format (Except for L Indicates the selected [SPEAKER JPEG and Super Audio CD) FORMATION].
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Page 102: Guide To The Control Menu Display
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. - Page 103 Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, X Pause, Control Menu items x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Type of disc being 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO played 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...
- Page 104 [TIME/TEXT] (page 37) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 74, 76) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/2CH] (page 50) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
- Page 105 List of Control Menu Items for karaoke Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [KEY CONTROL] (page 65) Changes the key to suit your vocal range. [KARAOKE PON] (page 65) Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
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Page 106: Dvd Setup Display List
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE AUTO MODE FRAME MENU TRACK AUDIO SELECTION AUTO SUBTITLE MULTI-DISC RESUME... -
Page 107: Amp Menu List
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATTENUATE* ATT ON ATT OFF * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function. -
Page 108: Index
Index Numerics Digital Cinema Sound 34 Digital connection 28 16:9 80 Karaoke 65 Digital Direct Twin Drive 4:3 LETTER BOX 80 ECHO 66 Subwoofer 95 4:3 OUTPUT 81 Karaoke Pon 67 DIMMER 70 4:3 PAN SCAN 80 Key Control 67 DISC SKIP 30 5.1 Channel Surround 45 Vocal 67... - Page 109 Playback Control (PBC) 97 TV Hookup 23 Program Play 40 TV TYPE 80 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 25 Progressive format 25, 97 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 25 Unpacking 95 Usable discs 6 Quick Setup 20 VIDEO CD 98 Radio 61 Radio Stations 60 Rear Panel 100 Region Code 7, 97 Remote 8, 63 Repeat Play 42...
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Page 112: Remote Control
After pressing the TV button ws, you can control the menu on a Sony TV. On the menu screen, DISPLAY button eh doubles as the MENU button, and the AMP MENU button 7 double as the TOOLS button.