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2-660-926-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FX500
©2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-660-926-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX500 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom exterior. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-FX500 Serial No.______________ WARNING...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    30 minutes before operating the unit. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!... 3 About This Manual ... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ...10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV...13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...17 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ...18 Getting Started –...
  • Page 5 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ... 65 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ... 66 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ... 69 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ... 71 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual • 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. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.
  • Page 7 Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the...

  • Page 8: Region Code

    Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 9: Getting Started - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 86. 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 10: 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 14. (For the front speakers only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. •...
  • Page 11 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Then stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord. Bottom of the base Speaker cord Secure the pedestal to the post with the screws. Screws with washer (long) (3) (supplied) Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
  • Page 12 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. Screws with washer (short) (2) (supplied)

  • Page 13: 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 22. For other component connection, see page 26. To accept progressive signals, see page 24. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.

  • Page 14: 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. 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 15: 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 32). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals.
  • Page 16 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Positioning The System

    Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). The front speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. C/X/x/c, Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Note • Disconnect the headphones when you perform the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 10 with the headphones connected.
  • Page 19 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.

  • Page 20: Getting Started - Advanced

    Getting Started – ADVANCED – Turning off the Demonstration X/x/c, After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note • When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off.

  • Page 21: 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 calamity, etc.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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. To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied).
  • Page 24 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. “PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. Press FUNCTION +/–...
  • Page 25 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 NORMAL (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.

  • Page 26: 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. VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL...
  • Page 27 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). •...

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing Discs Disc slot FUNCTION "/1 DISC 1-5 DISC SKIP MUTING VOLUME +/– Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

  • Page 29: Additional Operations

    To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. Additional operations Press Stop Pause Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, > (except for JPEG) track, or scene Go back to the preceding .

  • Page 30: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c, Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2 jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation.

  • Page 31: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 22) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 26). SOUND FIELD Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV/VCR1”...

  • Page 32: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD.
  • Page 33 In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

  • Page 34: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode.

  • Page 35: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 36: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.

  • Page 37: Searching By Scene

    • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD- RW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code.

  • Page 38: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1.

  • Page 39: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Note •...

  • Page 40: Playing In Random Order

    To change or cancel a program Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” 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, press CLEAR.

  • Page 41: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.

  • Page 42: Using The Dvd's Menu

    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. •...

  • Page 43: Changing The Sound

    Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

  • Page 44: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL Front (L/R) + Center Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) 2 : SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL Currently playing program format About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below.

  • Page 45: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3 using the front panel display (page 94).
  • Page 46 x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc •...

  • Page 47: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears.

  • Page 49: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Note • Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. • 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 50 • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

  • Page 51: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 audio track or album Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing from the first album. Press MENU. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear.
  • Page 52 x When selecting an image Press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed.

  • Page 53: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below.

  • Page 54: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL].

  • Page 55: 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 56: Tuner Functions

    Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or –...

  • Page 57: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 56)). Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET + or –...

  • Page 58: Listening To The Xm Radio

    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.
  • Page 59 Note • Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/). Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. COMPONENT VIDEO IN S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT...

  • Page 60: Presetting Xm Radio Channels

    Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “XM” appears in the front panel display. Press D.TUNING. Enter the channel number using the number buttons. Press The selected channel is tune in. Note •...
  • Page 61 You can select a preset channel from 1 to Note • The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. • When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel display (“channel 0”...

  • Page 62: Other Operations

    By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)

  • Page 63: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 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. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV’s input source connected to this...

  • Page 64: Using The Sound Effect

    By pressing Number TV CH + Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the •...

  • Page 65: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ...

  • Page 66: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 67 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...
  • Page 68 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press The area is selected. When you select [OTHERS t], select and enter a standard code in the table of “Parental Control Area Code List”...

  • Page 69: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room

    Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press The display for entering the password appears.
  • Page 70 Press C/c to select a setting. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers.

  • Page 71: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers, it is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to connect the supplied calibration mic. •...
  • Page 72 face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Press X/x to select [YES], then press Calibration starts. Measuring. Please wait a moment. Note •...

  • Page 73: Using The Setup Display

    Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 98. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Note •...

  • Page 74: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    To reset all of the [SETUP] settings Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. Press All the settings explained on pages 74 to 80 return to the default settings.

  • Page 75: Settings For The Display

    Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI):...
  • Page 76 Outputs YC [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. Note • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set ] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YC x [SCREEN SAVER] The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,...

  • Page 77: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC:...

  • Page 78: Settings For The Speakers

    Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Speaker Level By Using The Test Tone

    x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 18), the settings is automatically displayed. Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.

  • Page 80: Returning To The Default Settings

    The Setup Display appears. Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.

  • Page 81: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type).

  • Page 82: 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. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
  • Page 83 • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem (page 75). Connect the TV and the system using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays.
  • Page 84 The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 43). • Make sure the system is connected properly. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.
  • Page 85 • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.

  • Page 86: 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 87 Outputs (Analog) Phones Accepts low-and high- impedance headphones. Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system FM tuner section Tuning range...

  • Page 88: Glossary

    Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer...
  • Page 89 x Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound. x Music mode The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.
  • Page 90 an HDMI -DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital contents protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second.
  • Page 91 Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) CD layer Super Audio CD layer A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area.

  • Page 92: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;...

  • Page 93: 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 (28) B Front panel display (94) C Disc operation (28) D VOLUME –/+ (28) (remote sensor) (9) Rear panel FRONT R FRONT L A HDMI OUT jack (22) B TV/VCR 2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack...
  • Page 94 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (65) B Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) C Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected.

  • Page 95: 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 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 96 Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
  • Page 97 [TIME/TEXT] (page 36) 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 69, 71) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/2CH] (page 48) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.

  • Page 98: 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 OSD* MENU* AUDIO* SUBTITLE* SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE HDMI RESOLUTION /RGB (HDMI) SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 75 4:3 LETTER BOX 75 4:3 OUTPUT 76 4:3 PAN SCAN 75 5.1 Channel Surround 43 A/V SYNC 48 ALBUM 36 Album 88 AMP MENU 20, 30, 65 AMP menu list 99 ANGLE 47 ATTENUATE 30 AUDIO 74 AUDIO (HDMI) 77 AUDIO DRC 77 Auto Calibration 71, 88...
  • Page 101 Rear Panel 93 Region Code 8, 90 Remote 9, 62 Repeat Play 41 RESET 74 Resume Play 38 S VIDEO 23 Scan 35 SCENE 36 Scene 90 SCREEN SAVER 76 SCREEN SETUP 75 Searching 35 Selecting 31 SETUP 73 Setup Display 73, 98 Shuffle Play 40 SLEEP 65 Slide Show 53...

  • Page 104: Remote Control

    After pressing the TV button w;, you can control the menu on a Sony TV. On the menu screen, DISPLAY button ea doubles as the MENU button, and the AMP MENU button 7 double as the TOOLS button.

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