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Sony MHC-GZR5D Operating Instructions Manual

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ORIGINAL 39, 114
SCENE 114
OSD 53
Scene 121
Other Component Hookup
SCREEN SAVER 55
92
Searching 39
SETUP 115
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Setup Menu 51
SHUFFLE 36, 75, 114
PARENTAL CONTROL 48
Shuffl e Play 36, 75
Parental Control 121
Sleep Timer 85
PAUSE MODE 54
Slide Show 43, 72
PBC Playback 32
Slow-motion Play 29
Playback Control (PBC) 121
Sound Field 78
PLAY LIST 39, 114
SUBTITLE 53
PROGRAM 34, 114
Synchronized transfer 63
Program Play 34
Synchro recording 60
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SYSTEM SETUP 55
Quick setup display 25
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THEATRE SYNC 27
TIME 41, 114
Radio 57
Timer 85
Radio Stations 57
TITLE 37, 114
Rear panel 92
Title 39, 121
REC1 63
TRACK 36, 76, 114
Recording 60, 67
Track 7, 8
Region Code 121
TRACK SELECTION 54
Remote 13
Transferreing 62
REPEAT 37, 76, 115
Troubleshooting 94
Repeat Play 37, 76
TV Hookup 22
RESET 105
TV TYPE 53
Resume Play 33
Printed in China
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Unit 12
Usable discs 7
USB 62
USB device 62
USB RECORDING 64, 116
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VIDEO CD 7, 122
VIDEO SETUP 26, 53
W
WMA 69
Mini HI-FI
Component
System

Operating Instructions

MHC-GZR5D
© 2008 Sony Corporation
3-296-435-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Resume Play 33 Printed in China Unit 12 Usable discs 7 USB 62 USB device 62 USB RECORDING 64, 116 VIDEO CD 7, 122 VIDEO SETUP 26, 53 WMA 69 Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GZR5D © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-296-435-11(1)
  • Page 2 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior. Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 3 Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual  Icons, such as of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.  The Control Menu items may be different depending on the disc.  The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ... 4 Playable discs ... 7 Guide to parts and controls ...12 Getting Started Hooking up the system...20 Hooking up the TV...22 Setting the clock ...24 Performing “QUICK” setup ...25 Using the “THEATRE SYNC” function ...27 Disc Playing a disc ...28 ...
  • Page 6 Additional Information Troubleshooting ...94 Precautions ... 108 Specifications ... 110 Guide to the Control Menu display ... 113 Language code list ... 117 Glossary ... 119 Index ... 123...

  • Page 7: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Characteristics DVD VIDEO  DVD VIDEO  DVD-R*/-RW*/+R/+RW in DVD VIDEO format * also in video mode VR mode  DVD-R/-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD  VIDEO CD (Ver.1.1 and Ver. 2.0)  Super VCD  CD-R*/-RW* * in VIDEO CD or Super VCD format...
  • Page 8 Type DATA DVD  DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in DATA DVD format containing MP3 audio tracks files (Universal Disk Format) This system can also play back discs with the following disc logos: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
  • Page 9 Discs that cannot be played  CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format  Data part of CD-Extras  Data part of Mixed CDs  Super Audio CDs  DVD Audio discs  DVD-RAMs ...
  • Page 10 Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW  In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not be played back if it has not been correctly finalized.
  • Page 11 Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 12: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit Top panel...

  • Page 13: Remote

    Remote   (on/standby) (63, 86, 105) Press to turn on or off the system. Remote: TV  (on/standby) (24) Press to turn on or off the TV.  Remote sensor  Display  Unit:  (play) (22, 28, 71) Remote: ...

  • Page 14: Disc Tray

    Remote: +/ (27, 29) Press to select a folder. Unit: (29) Remote: SLOW/SLOW Press to watch the slow-motion play. TUNING +/ (57, 58, 59) Press to tune in the desired station. PRESET +/ (58) Press to select the preset station. Remote: TV CH +/...
  • Page 15  PHONES jack Connect the headphones.  AUDIO IN jack (93) Connect an optional audio component.  ECHO (80) Press to adjust the echo level. MIC jack (61, 80) Connect a microphone. MIC LEVEL (80) Turn to adjust the microphone volume. ...
  • Page 16  REPEAT/FM MODE (38, 59, 77) Press to listen to a disc, an USB device, a single track or file repeatedly. Press to select FM reception mode (monaural or stereo).  AUDIO (31, 80) Press to display the current audio signal on the TV screen.
  • Page 17  /// (24, 34, 35, 39, 57, 64, 78, 85) Press to select the menu items.  DVD TOP MENU (39) Press to display the DVD title on the TV screen.  CLEAR (25, 27, 35, 41, 44, 65, 73) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file.
  • Page 18 Press to set the clock and the timers.  THEATRE SYNC (27) Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC” function. This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 24). The numeric button 5  and ...
  • Page 19 Display  Lights up when the timer is set. (85)  Indicates the current surround format.  Lights up when “DSGX” is turned on. (78)  Lights up during transfer or recording. (60, 62, 67)  Lights up when the “USB” function is selected.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system  AM loop antenna  Wall socket  White side for North American model  Brown side for other regions  FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  Right speaker  Left speaker  FM/AM antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna.
  • Page 21  Speakers Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cords. The speaker cords are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals. Notes  Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly.  Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: ...

  • Page 22: Hooking Up The Tv

    Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from slipping. Left speaker ()/Right speaker () When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the DVD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
  • Page 23 When connecting a video deck Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do not connect this unit to the TV through the video deck. Otherwise, you may experience video leakage when watching video images from this system. Connect this unit directly to the TV as shown below.

  • Page 24: Setting The Clock

    Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in orange. Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV’s...

  • Page 25: Performing "Quick" Setup

    Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To display the clock when the system is off  Press DISPLAY The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds. Performing “QUICK” setup Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK”...
  • Page 26  Press ENTER a disc. “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on the TV screen.  Press  or  select a language, then press  ENTER The setting is selected and “VIDEO SETUP” appears on the TV screen. Tips  The selected language is for “OSD, ” “MENU”...

  • Page 27: Using The "Theatre Sync" Function

    SYNC” function  THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, changes the system’s function to “DVD” and then switches the TV’s input source you have set with just one button. Preparing to use the “THEATRE SYNC”...

  • Page 28: Disc

    Disc Playing a disc  Normal Play Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Note on the maximum number of tracks, files and folders on a DATA CD/DVD This system cannot play a DATA CD/ DVD in the following cases.
  • Page 29 Other operations Do this Press   Stop playback Pause playback Press   . Press   again or press  (or  on the unit) to resume playback. Press  or  Select a track or chapter repeatedly. Or, press the numeric ...
  • Page 30 Do this Select a disc Press DISC SKIP the remote (or one of DISC 1  DISC 3 on the unit). Switch to DVD Press one of DISC 1  DISC 3 function from another source unit (Automatic Source Selection). Exchange other Press EX-CHANGE/ discs while...
  • Page 31 Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. You also may not be able to turn the subtitles off. Other useful functions Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats, you can select the audio format you want.

  • Page 32: Pbc Playback

    When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, or MP audio track:  STEREO: the standard stereo sound.  1/L: the sound of the left channel (monaural).  2/R: the sound of the right channel (monaural). When playing a Super VCD:  1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 1.

  • Page 33: Resume Play

    To return to the previous menu Press  RETURN  Note PBC playback is canceled when Shuffle Play, Program Play or Repeat Play is activated. To cancel playback with PBC functions  Press  or  repeatedly or press the numeric buttons to select a track when playback is stopped.

  • Page 34: Using Play Mode

    Resuming playback of a disc that was stopped  Multi-disc Resume (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) This system can store the point where you stopped the playback of the disc for up to 10 discs and resumes playback when you insert the same disc again. If you store a playback resume point for the 11th disc, the playback resume point for the first disc will be deleted.
  • Page 35  Press  The cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). Select the track you want to program. For example, select track “02. ”  Press  or  repeatedly to select “02” under “T, ” then press ENTER Selected track Total time of the programmed tracks To program other tracks, repeat...

  • Page 36: Shuffle Play

    To turn off the Control Menu  Press DISPLAY the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Notes  When Program Play is activated, the “REPEAT” setting is automatically changed to “ON” if the current setting is “ALL DISCS, ” “ONE DISC” or “TRACK. ” ...

  • Page 37: Playing Repeatedly

    When playing a DATA CD/DVD:  ON (MUSIC): all MP3 audio tracks in the selected folder on the current disc are played back randomly. When no folder is selected, the first folder is played back randomly.  Press ENTER Press  (or  on the unit) Shuffle Play starts.
  • Page 38 When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD:  OFF: does not play back repeatedly.  ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.  ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the current disc.  TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD: ...

  • Page 39: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    Searching/selecting a disc Playing DVD VIDEOs using the menu Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help you enjoy the DVD VIDEOs. You can play back DVD VIDEOs using these menus on the TV screen. Using DVD TOP MENU A DVD VIDEO contains a lot of sections of picture or music feature called “title.
  • Page 40  Press  or  select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST” appear on the TV screen.  Press  or  select the setting you want.  PLAY LIST: play back according to the playlist created on the disc. ...
  • Page 41  Press  or  repeatedly or the numeric buttons select the title, track, folder or file, etc. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR  to cancel the number.  Press ENTER The system starts playback from the selected title, track, folder or file, etc. To turn off the Control Menu ...

  • Page 42: Playing Mp3/Jpeg Discs

    Playing MP3/JPEG discs Notes  The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on the folder configuration, the number of folders that can be recognized by the system may decrease.)  The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on a folder which this system can recognize is 150.
  • Page 43 Playing a track:  Press ENTER “TRACK LIST” appears.  Press  or  repeatedly to select the MP3 audio track you want, then press ENTER The system starts playing the selected MP3 audio track. To stop playback, press  To display the next or previous page of “TRACK LIST” or “FOLDER LIST”...
  • Page 44 Playing an image file: Press PICTURE NAVI Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected folder is displayed. If there are more than 16 image files in the selected folder, the scroll bar appears at the right. Press ...
  • Page 45 Notes   The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)” is set to “MUSIC. ”   When you press  or  to select the next or previous image, the image will return to its original view even if you have rotated the image previously.
  • Page 46 To turn on or off “FOLDER LIST” Press DVD/TUNER MENU repeatedly. To cancel slide show with sound Select “MUSIC” or “IMAGE” in step 4. Notes  If there are no MP3 audio tracks in the disc and “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)” is set to “MUSIC, ” “No audio data” appears on the TV screen and the disc cannot be played back.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

     Press  or  repeatedly to select (EFFECT), then press  ENTER The options for “EFFECT” appear on the TV screen.  Press  or  repeatedly to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined.  MODE 1: The image sweeps in from top to bottom of the screen.

  • Page 48: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Restricting playback of the disc  PARENTAL CONTROL You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. When a limited scene is played back, that scene may be skipped or replaced with different scenes.
  • Page 49 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric  buttons , then press ENTER  The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV screen.  Press  or  repeatedly to select “STANDARD, ” then press ...

  • Page 50: Changing The Password

    Notes  When you play back DVD VIDEOs which do not have the “PARENTAL CONTROL” function, playback cannot be limited on this system.  Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked to change the “PARENTAL CONTROL” level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

  • Page 51: Using The Setup Menu

    Enter a new 4-digit password using the numeric buttons  then press ENTER To confirm your password, re-enter it using the numeric  buttons , then press ENTER  If you make a mistake when entering your password  Press  repeatedly to delete the number you have entered, then re-enter your password again.
  • Page 52  Press  or  to select the setup item from the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP, ” “VIDEO SETUP, ” “AUDIO SETUP” or “SYSTEM SETUP. ” Then  press ENTER The setup item is selected. Example: “VIDEO SETUP” Selected item Setup items ...

  • Page 53: Subtitle

    (On-Screen Display) Switches the language of the on-screen display. MENU* (DVD VIDEO only) Select the language for the DVD menu. AUDIO* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

  • Page 54: Pause Mode

    4:3 PAN SCAN*: Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) (Except for European and Russian models) Select the output video signal when you play back a VIDEO CD.

  • Page 55: System Setup

    “AUDIO DRC” can only be performed with Dolby Digital sources. If each audio sound track has the same number of channels, the system selects the audio sound tracks in the order from PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, to MPEG. When you set “TRACK SELECTION” to “AUTO, ”...
  • Page 56 RESET* Returns “SETUP” settings to the default settings. For details, see “To return the “SETUP” settings to the default settings*, perform reset as follows:” (page 105). * Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings...

  • Page 57: Tuner

    Tuner Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset radio station Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”.
  • Page 58 To listen to a preset station, press PRESET +/ to select the preset station you want. You can also press the numeric  buttons , then press ENTER select a preset station. To stop automatic scanning  Press  To cancel presetting Press DVD/TUNER MENU Listening to a non-preset radio station/station with a weak signal...
  • Page 59  Press DISPLAY to display the clock. While the clock is displayed, hold  down TUNING + on the unit, then press   on the unit. “AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears in the display. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.

  • Page 60: Tape

    Tape Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select “TAPE. ” Insert a tape.  Press  on the unit to insert a tape into the cassette holder with the side you want to play back facing up.

  • Page 61: Start Recording

    Prepare the recording source. For CD Synchro Recording:  Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD, ” then load the disc you want to record. If you have already loaded the disc, press DISC 1   DISC 3 to select the disc. When the system automatically starts playback, press ...

  • Page 62: Usb Device

    USB Device Transferring music from a disc to an USB device You can connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port transfer music from a disc to the USB device. You can transfer music from an AUDIO CD or DATA CD/DVD (MP3 audio tracks only) only. The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3.

  • Page 63: Rec1

    Notes  Do not use the USB devices other than Compatible USB those listed in “ devices ” (supplement). Operation of models not listed is not guaranteed.  Operation is not guaranteed, even when using these USB devices.  When inserting the USB device, make sure of the direction and insert it all the ...
  • Page 64 Using the on-screen display Press DISPLAY playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.  Press  or  select (USB RECORDING), then press ENTER The options for “USB RECORDING” appear on the TV screen.  Press  or  select the desired option, then ...
  • Page 65 For DATA CD/DVD:  Press  or  repeatedly to select the MP3 audio tracks or folders, then  press ENTER The MP3 audio tracks or folders are marked. To cancel the selection, press  ENTER again. Remaining space of the USB device MP3 audio tracks or folders to be transferred To select all tracks or folders on...
  • Page 66 Folder and track generation rules When first transferring music to an USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT. ” Folders and tracks are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows:  When transferring music from an AUDIO CD In stop mode Folder name: “FLDR001”...

  • Page 67: Recording Analog Audio To An Usb Device

    Recording analog audio to an USB device You can record the sound from analog audio sources. Connect an USB device to the  (USB) port Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired source. • TAPE: To record from this system’s tape deck.* •...
  • Page 68 Folder and track generation rules When first recording the analog audio to an USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT. ” Folders and tracks are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows:  When recording from the tape deck Folder name: “TAPE001”* Track name: “TRACK001”* ...

  • Page 69: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device

    Listening to music of an USB device You can listen to music stored in the USB device. The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows: MP3*/WMA*/AAC* Refer to “Compatible USB devices” (supplement) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system. * Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by this system.
  • Page 70  The following USB devices/situations can increase the time it takes to start playback:  an USB device recorded with a complicated tree structure.  when the tracks or files in another folder have just been played back.  Some USB devices cannot be played back on the system depending on the file format.
  • Page 71 Selecting an audio track or folder  Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.  Press  or  repeatedly to select (MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)), then press ENTER The options for “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)”...
  • Page 72 To play back the next folder of audio tracks You can select the next folder by pressing   repeatedly until the last track of the current folder, then press  once. The first track of the next folder is selected. However, you cannot select the previous folder by pressing  repeatedly.
  • Page 73 Playing an image file:  Press PICTURE NAVI Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected folder is displayed. If there are more than 16 image files in the selected folder, the scroll bar appears at the right. ...
  • Page 74 Notes  The PICTURE NAVI work when “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)” is set to “MUSIC. ”  When you press  or  or previous image, the image will return to its original view even if you have rotated the image previously. ...
  • Page 75 Selecting a transition effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG image files only)  Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen.  Press  or  repeatedly to select (EFFECT), then press  ENTER The options for “EFFECT” appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 76 To turn off the Control Menu  Press DISPLAY the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Notes  Shuffle Play is canceled when:  you remove the USB device.  you turn off the system.  you change the function.  you set “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)” to “IMAGE”...
  • Page 77  Press ENTER Press  (or  on the unit) Repeat Play starts. To cancel Repeat Play, press CLEAR  or select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu  Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Notes ...

  • Page 78: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Generating a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The DSGX setting is ideal for music sources.  Press DSGX on the unit repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DSGX ON ...
  • Page 79 CH SURR Reproduces stereo output with surround effect from multi channel sources such as DVD VIDEO during DVD function. The system outputs the original sound with surround effect during functions other than DVD. VIRTUAL A* Creates 3 sets of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers.

  • Page 80: Singing Along: Karaoke

    Singing along: Karaoke You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the system to Karaoke Mode. Preparing for karaoke (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks (including those on an USB device)) Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly to select “DVD”...

  • Page 81: Changing The Key

    Notes  The sound input from the microphone is not output from the DVD DIGITAL OUT jack.  Karaoke Mode is automatically turned off when you:  turn off the system.  change the function (except for the “DVD” function or “USB” function). ...
  • Page 82 Playing karaoke with any stereo disc  “Karaoke Pon” You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo- recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals. Press KARAOKE PON mode. To cancel “Karaoke Pon” mode Press KARAOKE PON Notes ...
  • Page 83  Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel. The output channel changes as follows. The default settings are underlined. When playing a DVD VIDEO OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.  1+2: Guide vocal 1+2  1: Guide vocal 1 ...
  • Page 84  Press  or  select (SCORE MODE), then press ENTER The options for “SCORE MODE” appear on the TV screen.  Press  or  select a setting. The default setting is underlined. BEGINNER 1: Beginner level. The  score updates every 3 seconds.

  • Page 85: Other Operations

    Other Operations Using the timer Falling asleep to music  Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.  Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. Setting the timer ...
  • Page 86 Set the time to start playback or recording. Press  or   hour, then press ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display. Use the procedure above to set the minute. “OFF” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. Set the time to stop playback or recording using the same procedure as step 4.

  • Page 87: Changing The Display

    Notes  If you use the Play Timer or Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.  The Play Timer and Rec Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY”...

  • Page 88: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing information about the disc Viewing information about the disc in the front panel display  Press DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY display changes from       …  Disc information  Clock display (for 8 seconds) Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles Press TIME/TEXT Each time you press TIME/TEXT...
  • Page 89 Checking the total playing time and titles  Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when playback is stopped. Each time you press TIME/TEXT the display changes from       … DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW in VR mode:  Total number of titles on the disc ...
  • Page 90 Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display Press TIME/TEXT Each time you press TIME/TEXT  while playing the disc, the display changes from     …    … The time display that you can view on the TV screen depends on the disc you are playing.
  • Page 91 When playing MP audio tracks on a DATA CD/DVD: Elapsed playing time of the current track and folder/track name* * If an MP3 audio track has the ID3 tag, the system will display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information. The system supports ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.

  • Page 92: Hooking Up Optional Components

    Checking the date information of JPEG image files You can check the date information during playback when “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 1 0( 15) 18/ 9/2002 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format”...
  • Page 93  AUDIO IN jack Connect the audio output jacks of an optional component (portable audio player, etc.).  VIDEO OUT jack Connect the video input jack of the TV or projector.  DVD DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the digital optical input jack of an optional digital component (such as amplifier).

  • Page 94: Additional Information

    Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If “PROTECT” appears on the display Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
  • Page 95 There is no microphone sound.  Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn VOLUME on the unit clockwise)  or turn MIC LEVEL on the unit clockwise to adjust the microphone volume.  Make sure the microphone is  connected to the MIC jack correctly.
  • Page 96 Disc Player The disc does not eject and “LOCKED” appears in the display.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  The disc tray does not close.  Load the disc correctly.  Always close the disc tray pressing ...
  • Page 97 Playback stops automatically.  Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the playback stops at auto pause signal. You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow- motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
  • Page 98  The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.  The JPEG image file has the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg”, but is not in JPEG format. The disc title, CD-TEXT and DVD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.  Use a disc that conforms to the ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet (expansion).
  • Page 99 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring or recording results in an error.  You are using an unsupported USB device.
  • Page 100 (USB) port . Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound.  The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system and check if “USB MEM”...
  • Page 101 USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “Data error” appears on the display when playing an USB device.  The audio track/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
  • Page 102  If you use a partitioned USB device, only tracks or files on the first partition can be played.  The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.  The number of folders has exceeded 200. ...
  • Page 103 The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” under “VIDEO SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you play back a wide picture.  The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 104: Optional Components

    A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.  Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO” appears in the display. Tape deck The tape does not record or playback, or there is a decrease in sound level.  The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads”...

  • Page 105: Reset

    If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings. Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in. Press   to turn on the system. While holding down DSGX ...
  • Page 106 [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...
  • Page 107 Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the front panel display during operation. CANNOT PLAY  A disc that cannot be played back was inserted.  A DVD VIDEO with unsupported region code was inserted. DATA ERROR (for USB devices) You tried to play a track that is not playable.

  • Page 108: Precautions

    PASSWORD “PARENTAL CONTROL” is set. PLEASE WAIT  The system is doing initialization process.  The system is readying for usage of an USB device. PROTECTED The USB device is write-protected. PUSH STOP You have pressed the buttons whose operation is only possible when playback is stopped.
  • Page 109 On placement  Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.  Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated. Break off the cassette To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. About a tape longer than 0 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for...
  • Page 111 USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 – 320 kbps WMA: 48 – 192 kbps AAC: 48 – 320 kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32/44.1/48 kHz WMA: 44.1 kHz AAC: 44.1 kHz (USB) port: Maximum current: 500 mA Disc player section...
  • Page 112 General Power requirements European and Russian models: AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Saudi Arabian model: AC 120  127, 220  240 V, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage selector Thai model: AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 230  240 V, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption: 190 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl.

  • Page 113: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press  DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1  Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs and USB devices only) ...

  • Page 114: Original

    List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 0)/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 0) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played back. [CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page 0) Selects the chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page 0) Selects the track to be played back.
  • Page 115 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT] (page 7, 7) Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 7) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [SETUP] (page , 1) QUICK...
  • Page 116 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] For DATA CD/DVD, selects the data type: MP3 audio track (MUSIC), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played back. For USB device, selects the data type: audio track (MUSIC) or JPEG image file (IMAGE) to be played back.

  • Page 117: Language Code List

    Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226...
  • Page 118 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 2047 Australia 2174 2046 Austria 2109 2057 Belgium 2248 2070 Brazil 2238 2079 Canada 2254 2090 Chile 2276 2092 China 2304 2115 Denmark 2363 Code Area Finland 2362 Mexico France 2376...

  • Page 119: Glossary

    Glossary Auto Pause An automatic pause according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player does not resume play for a long time, press  (or press  on the unit) resume play manually. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 120 DVD-RW A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

  • Page 121: Playback Control (Pbc)

    Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session.
  • Page 122 VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards for digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 53 4:3 LETTER BOX 53 4:3 PAN SCAN 54 5.1 Channel Surround 91, 93 A/V SYNC 47, 115 AAC 69 ANGLE 30 AUDIO 53 AUDIO DRC 54 AUDIO SETUP 54 Auto Pause 119 BACKGROUND 55 Batteries 21 CHAPTER 37, 114 Chapter 29, 119 COLD RESET 105...

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