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- Page 1 2-895-969-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ555K/DZ556KB ©2007 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Precautions WARNING On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at To reduce the risk of fire or electric the qualified service shop. shock, do not expose this apparatus to • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power rain or moisture.
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Page 3: Welcome
Welcome! (Saudi Arabian model only) For AC 220 V wall sockets Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type BF) Theatre System. Before operating this system, is securely attached to the power cord. (The 13... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome!..........3 Creating Your Own Program....40 About This Manual ......... 6 (Program Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing in Random Order ..... 42 Discs ..........7 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly ....... 43 Getting Started – BASIC – (Repeat Play) Step 1: Assembling Using the DVD’s Menu...... - Page 5 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit..70 (Child Lock) 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......
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Page 6: About This Manual
DZ555K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-DZ555K only.” • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. -
Page 7: This System Can Play The Following Discs
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ This System Can Play the DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: Following Discs – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Format of Disc logo discs DVD VIDEO Example of discs that the... -
Page 8: Region Code
Music discs encoded with indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. copyright protection technologies Note about playback This product is designed to play back discs that operations of DVDs and conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with VIDEO CDs copyright protection technologies are marketed... -
Page 9: Getting Started - Basic
Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 93. 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. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. -
Page 10: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers.) About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 16. Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. •... - Page 11 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw. Thread the speaker cord through the hole of the post cover.
- Page 12 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker Attach the post to the base.
- Page 13 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Note •...
- Page 14 Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White...
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Page 15: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 25. For other component connection, see page 29. To accept progressive signals, see page 27. 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 To the SPEAKER jack (–) 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 Tv
2 Connecting the TV Required cords Video cord Yellow Audio cord (not supplied) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) • 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,”... - 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
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker Step 3: Positioning the may fall down. System • When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Positioning the speakers Room”... -
Page 20: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup
Step 4: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: Quick Setup FRENCH AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. - Page 21 Press Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not AUTO CALIBRATION supplied) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. Connect calibration mic. Start measurement? Press Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level Auto Calibration starts.
- Page 22 • If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 74) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 76). • If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display”...
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Page 23: Getting Started - Advanced
Setting the demonstration Getting Started – ADVANCED – mode to on/off Turning off the Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” Demonstration appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. "/1 The default setting is underlined. -
Page 24: Installing The Speakers On A Wall
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural... -
Page 25: Connecting The Tv (Advanced)
Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected 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). TV with HDMI* IN jack To VIDEO To HDMI* OUT... - Page 26 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). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack.
- Page 27 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows: 480p* × 1280 720p* × 480p* × 1920 1080i* × • “720 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals. ×...
- Page 28 Press VIDEO FORMAT. The current signal appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows: NORMAL (INTERLACE) PROGRESSIVE x NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –...
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Page 29: Connecting Other Components
Connecting Other Components You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter DIR-TC1 slot for To DMPORT jack Screws* the WAHT-SD1... - Page 30 D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord * “D-LIGHT SYNC” is registered trademark of Sony Corporation. ** Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the D-LIGHT SYNC controller for the recommended lighting device.
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Page 31: Basic Operations
Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 FUNCTION Note • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray. -
Page 32: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components
Press Enjoying the Radio or > (except for JPEG) Go to the next chapter, track, or scene Other Components Go back to the preceding . (except for JPEG) chapter, track, or scene Turn off the sound MUTING. To cancel, temporarily press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume. -
Page 33: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers
Changing the input level of Enjoying TV or VCR Sound the sound from connected from All Speakers components Distortion may occur when listening to a You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks speakers in this system. -
Page 34: Selecting The Movie Or Music Mode
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. •... -
Page 35: Sound Adjustments
Automatic outputting of the Sound Adjustments original sound Enjoying Surround Sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically by Using Sound Field detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if You can take advantage of surround sound necessary. - Page 36 • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
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Page 37: Various Functions For Playing Discs
Watching frame by frame Various Functions for Playing Discs (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX Searching for a Particular video, VIDEO CD only) Point on a Disc /m or M/ Press when the system is in pause mode. To return to normal playback (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze speed, press H. -
Page 38: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc
Press Searching for a Title/ [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. Chapter/Track/Scene, 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO etc. 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ Press X/x or the number buttons to DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. -
Page 39: Searching By Scene
Searching by Scene Resuming Playback from the Point Where You (Picture Navigation) Stopped the Disc You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens (Resume Play) and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”... -
Page 40: Creating Your Own Program
Creating Your Own • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Program To enjoy a disc that is played (Program Play) before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on This system stores the point where you stopped the disc to create your own program. - Page 41 Press c. To change or cancel a program The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own this case, [01]). Program.” Select the program number of the track you PROGRAM 0:00:00 want to change or cancel using X/x.
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Page 42: Playing In Random Order
To turn off the Control Menu Playing in Random Order display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control (Shuffle Play) Menu display is turned off. Note You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. -
Page 43: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA Playing Repeatedly • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. (Repeat Play) • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. -
Page 44: Using The Dvd's Menu
Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ sections are called “titles.” When you play a DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in DVD which contains several titles, you can multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,... -
Page 45: Checking The Audio Signal Format
• [2: MAIN+SUB] Checking the audio signal Note format • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do (DVD, DivX video only) not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. If you press AUDIO repeatedly during x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA playback, the format of the current audio signal CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as... -
Page 46: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw
About audio signals Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ channel is output from a separate speaker. DVD-RW • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center •... -
Page 47: Viewing Information About The Disc
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 Viewing Information About audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) the Disc 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. Viewing the playing time and Note •... - Page 48 x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC Checking the play information functions) of the disc • **:** Playing time of the current scene To check DVD/CD text x When playing a VIDEO CD (without Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display PBC functions) or CD text recorded in the DVD/CD.
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Page 49: Changing The Angles
Checking the date Changing the Angles information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the JPEG image data. -
Page 50: Displaying The Subtitles
Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If (A/V SYNC) multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever When the sound does not match the pictures on you want. -
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 You 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 Playback order of MP3 audio • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the tracks or JPEG image files track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or that order.
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Page 53: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
To stop playback Playing DATA CDs or Press x. DATA DVDs with MP3 To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Audio Tracks and JPEG Press ./>. Note that you can select the Image Files next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing .. - Page 54 Press X/x to select an album. To rotate a JPEG image When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV x When selecting an album screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees. Press H to start playing the selected Press X/x while viewing an image.
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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 DVD MENU repeatedly. •... -
Page 56: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show
Press X/x to select a setting. Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 • [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top to 9 seconds. to bottom. -
Page 57: Enjoying Divx® Videos
DivX video files that the system ® Enjoying DivX Videos can play The system can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if About DivX Video Files they do not contain a DivX video. - Page 58 To play the next or previous DivX To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video file” (page 58). video file without turning on the above file list To go to the next or previous You can select the next or previous DivX video page file in the same album by pressing ./>.
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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 preset number Restart from Step 1. Tuner Functions To change the AM tuning interval Presetting Radio Stations (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM The AM tuning interval can be set to either stations. -
Page 61: Listening To The Radio
If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo Preset radio stations in the system’s memory effect, but reception will improve. first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 60)). Press SYSTEM MENU. - Page 62 Create a name by using the cursor buttons. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station. If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character.
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Page 63: Other Operations
Supplied Remote Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s You can control your TV (Sony only) with the input source you set with one button push. supplied remote. Preparing for the THEATRE... -
Page 64: Enjoying Karaoke
AUDIO IN / MIC 1 / MIC 2 A.CAL MIC Note • This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on some Sony TVs.) The system enters karaoke mode. • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this “... - Page 65 Press X/x repeatedly to select Dolby Digital Karaoke format [KARAOKE MODE], then press (DVD only) The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then Dolby Digital format, which reproduces press surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke”...
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Page 66: Key Control
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 67 x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD Press X/x repeatedly to select a • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. setting. • [L+R]: Same sound is output from both The default settings are underlined. speakers. • [EASY]: Beginner or Intermediate level. •...
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Page 68: 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 1 or 10-minutes You can reinforce bass frequencies. -
Page 69: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display
Changing the Brightness Using the DIGITAL MEDIA of the Front Panel Display PORT Adapter (Except for Mexican and Latin The brightness of the front panel display can be American models) set to either of 2 levels. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) Press SYSTEM MENU. -
Page 70: Deactivating The Buttons On The Unit
Note Deactivating the Buttons • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a on the Unit connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows (Child Lock) an example of buttons that can be used in this case. -
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 two kinds of playback restrictions then press ENTER... - Page 72 To play a disc for which Custom Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] Control is set. appear. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO...
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Page 73: Custom Parental
Press X/x to select the level you want, Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press then press Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL:... -
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 display 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 Press C/c to select a setting. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers Note in front of the listening position.
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Page 76: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically
Press Calibrating the The setting is made. Appropriate Settings Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press Automatically • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of (AUTO CALIBRATION) “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 76). D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) •... - Page 77 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL Note MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at • Avoid being in the measurement area and the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not making noise during the measurement (about three minutes), to avoid measurement failure.
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Page 78: Using The Setup Display
Note Using the Setup Display • While the Auto Calibration function works: – do not turn off the power. – do not press any button. By using the Setup Display, you can make – do not change the volume. various adjustments to items such as picture and –... - Page 79 Press X/x to select the setup item from To reset all of the [SETUP] the displayed list: [LANGUAGE settings SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press Select [YES] using X/x. The Setup item is selected.
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Page 80: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
Setting the Display or Settings for the Display Sound Track Language [SCREEN SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. sound track. - Page 81 x [SCREEN SAVER] Note The screen saver image appears when you leave • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.
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Page 82: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] Custom Settings (North American and Latin American models only) [CUSTOM SETUP] Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO Use this to set up playback related and other OUT jacks. - Page 83 x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) x [AUDIO (HDMI)] Gives the sound track which contains the highest Selects the audio output status from the HDMI number of channels priority when you play a OUT jack. DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital [OFF] The sound is not output from the...
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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: Speaker Setup
[SUBWOOFER] Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB +6.0 dB. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. 0.0 - 7.0 m 0 - 23 ft [L/R] Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB... -
Page 86: Returning To The Default Settings
Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST Returning to the Default or c. TONE], then press Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], Settings then press You will hear the test tone from each You can return the system parameters, such as speaker in sequence. -
Page 87: Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning On placement your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Place the system in a location with adequate On cleaning discs, disc/lens ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. -
Page 88: 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 • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static There is no picture. - Page 89 protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel • Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch does not light up). See page 101. on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers. • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video signal output from the Sound HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT...
- Page 90 • 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 91 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 92: Self-Diagnosis Function
[VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate. -
Page 93: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications
Australian and New Zealand models: Specifications 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the Amplifier section interval set at 10 kHz) Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, Other models: 531 –... - Page 94 Mass (approx.) 6.5 kg • Screws (small, silver) (4) • Screws (small, black) (2) General • Parallel blade plug (Type A) (1) (Saudi Arabian Power requirements model only) Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz • Operating Instructions Latin American models: 110 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz •...
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Page 95: Glossary
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of the speaker settings to your listening surround speakers and a center speaker. - Page 96 DVD+RW MPEG audio A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and A coding system to compress digital audio rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1 format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the format.
- Page 97 play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still apply. Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”...
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Page 98: 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 99: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (31) G VOLUME control (31) B A (open/close) (31) H MIC 2 jack (64) C Disc operation (31) I AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (20, 29, D FUNCTION (31) J Disc tray (31) E Front panel display (101) -
Page 100: Rear Panel
Rear panel Screws* SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L FM75 DMPORT AUDIO IN TV / VIDEO DIR-TC1 SPEAKER VIDEO CENTER WOOFER (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) (DVD ONLY) D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT A SPEAKER jacks (15) H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (25) B DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (29) - Page 101 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is I Lights up when the karaoke mode is correctly connected to HDCP (high- on. (64) bandwidth digital content protection) J Current repeat mode (43) compliant device with HDMI or DVI K Lights up when the child lock function (digital visual interface) input.
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Page 102: Guide To The Control Menu Display
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu display 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 [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 74, 76) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 40) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 42) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 43) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
- Page 105 • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
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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 HDMI CONTROL MENU PAUSE AUTO AUDIO MODE FRAME SUBTITLE TRACK SELECTION AUTO... -
Page 107: System Menu List
System Menu List You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu MEMORY MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM) FM MODE STEREO MONO NAME IN SLEEP SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M DIMMER DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF... -
Page 108: Index
Index Numerics DIMMER 69 DISPLAY 62 16:9 80 Karaoke 64 DivX® 57, 83, 95 4:3 LETTER BOX 80 ECHO 65 D-LIGHT SYNC 30 4:3 OUTPUT 82 Karaoke Pon 66 Dolby Digital 44, 95 4:3 PAN SCAN 80 Key Control 66 Dolby Pro Logic II 95 5.1 Channel Surround 45 Score Mode 67... - Page 109 Quick Setup 20 VIDEO CD 97 Radio 61 Radio Stations 60 Rear Panel 100 Region Code 8, 96 Remote 9, 63 Repeat Play 43 RESET 79 Resume Play 39 S VIDEO 26 Scan 37 SCENE 38 Scene 97 SCREEN SAVER 81 SCREEN SETUP 80 Searching 37 Selecting 34...
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Page 111: Remote Control
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS [/1 (on/standby) 1 (20, 23, 31, A – O P – Z 39, 61) ANGLE 5 (49) PICTURE NAVI 6 (39, 63) TV [/1 (on/standby) 1 (63) AUDIO 4 (44) PRESET +/– wk es (61) C/X/x/c/ qd (20, 23, 33, 38, CLEAR ef (38, 63, 79) - Page 112 Sony Corporation Printed in China...