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2-187-997-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SR1
©2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-187-997-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-SR1 ©2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    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. Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote ... 60 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function... 62 Using the Video or Other Units... 64 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)... 64 Enjoying the Radio ... 65 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ...
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display... 71 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ... 72 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display... 72 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings ... 74 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers...75 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System...

  • 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 following symbols are used in this manual.
  • Page 7 Disc Title structure Chapter VIDEO Disc CD, Super Track Audio CD, or CD structure Index Disc Album structure Track Disc Album JPEG structure File Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards.

  • Page 8: Notes About Discs

    Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player 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 play if it has not been correctly finalized.

  • Page 9: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Currently playing title number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Disc name or...
  • Page 10 FILE (JPEG only) (page 31) DATE (JPEG only) (page 43) ANGLE (DVD only) (page 53) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 35) REPEAT (page 36) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 55) Tips • Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m 3, 10m • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP320 (1) •...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

    Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 24.

  • Page 13: Terminals For Connecting The Speakers

    Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker (R) Surround speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Center speaker VIDEO...
  • Page 14 Note on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations –...

  • Page 15: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers

    To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker...

  • Page 16: To Change The Speaker Cables

    To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups

    Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. •...
  • Page 18 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) FM 75 System COAXIAL...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Tv And Video Component Hookups

    Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied) Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
  • Page 20 Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. • The system cannot output component video signals. • The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the system speakers.
  • Page 21 Notes • The system does not output S video signals. • When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 64), the audio signal from the AUDIO IN (L/R) jack is output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see page 13). Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup.
  • Page 23 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using , then press ENTER. Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. LISTENING POSITION FRONT: 1 . 6 SURROUND: 1 . 6 The [LISTENING POSITION] number you can select varies, depending on the [ROOM SIZE] setting.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup 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). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position.

  • Page 25: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Disc slot "/1 FUNCTION STANDBY indicator Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

  • Page 26: Additional Operations

    To turn off the system Press "/1. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains). While playing a disc, do not turn off the system by pressing "/1.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–.

  • Page 29: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press To play without using PBC, press ./>...
  • Page 30 Selecting an album and track DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. The list of albums contained in the disc appears.

  • Page 31: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
  • Page 32 When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the file or the album list.

  • Page 33: Creating Your Own Program

    To rotate the current image Rotate the current image using C/c. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the image turns anticlockwise by 90º. Note You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press H to return to normal play before this operation.
  • Page 34 To check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press c or O RETURN to return to the track list.

  • Page 35: Playing In Random Order

    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order. With cover opened. In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 36: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 28). C/X/x/c/ ENTER DISPLAY...

  • Page 37: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

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

  • Page 38: (Scan, Slow-Motion Play) Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Album/File

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks albums and files are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.

  • Page 39: Searching For A Chapter/Index

    Searching for a chapter/index Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select the search method. x When playing a DVD (CHAPTER) x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) (INDEX) x When playing a Super Audio CD (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER)

  • Page 40: Viewing Disc Information

    Viewing Disc Information 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, or tracks in a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, using the front panel display (page 90).
  • Page 41 When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number Remaining time and current track number Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Track name Current sound field When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number Remaining time of the...

  • Page 42: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed. • ID3 tag applies only to version 1. • If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track (file) name.

  • Page 43: Checking The Date Information (Jpeg Only)

    • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:**:** Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD •...

  • Page 44: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.

  • Page 45: Dvd Only

    To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing AUDIO.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound 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. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 47 Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
  • Page 48 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 49 C. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.

  • Page 50: Selecting The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display. When connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE repeatedly until “HP 2CH” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 51 Press X/x to select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU. The default setting is “SB MATRIX.” When selecting “SB MATRIX” Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag in the input stream.

  • Page 52: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. DSGX With cover opened. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote. The sound effect is activated. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even...

  • Page 53: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

  • Page 54: Displaying Subtitles

    Displaying Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 55: Locking Discs

    Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.
  • Page 56 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.

  • Page 57: Parental Control

    Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced by a different scene.
  • Page 58 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected.

  • Page 59: Area Code

    Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press H. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system starts playback. Notes • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.

  • Page 60: Other Operations

    • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • 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...
  • Page 61 Manufacturer Code number Kiton 002, 020 LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038 LOEWE 027, 028, 038 LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046 MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034 MARANTZ Mark Matsui 010, 052, 053 Medion Mitsubishi/MGA 002, 021, 022 002, 020, 023, 024, 048 NOKIA 025, 026 Nokia Oceanic...

  • Page 62: Using The Sony Tv Direct Function

    25, press >10, then 2 and 5.) Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
  • Page 63 TV CH+ 0.5 (Default) Notes • This function is only for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV...

  • Page 64: Using The Video Or Other Units

    Using the Video or Other Units You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO or SAT that you connected the unit to appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 65: Enjoying The Radio

    x SUB Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN+SUB Main sound and Sub sound are output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN/SUB Main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker.

  • Page 66: Listening To The Radio

    Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Press C/c/ to select/ the preset number you want. Press ENTER. The station is stored. Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from step 1. Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations”...

  • Page 67: Naming Preset Stations

    To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or – on the remote. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning.

  • Page 68: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. 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.

  • Page 69: 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. SLEEP Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN SLEEP OFF T 10MIN ...

  • Page 70: Returning To The Default Settings

    Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. Press , or Z, on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.

  • Page 71: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 72- 77.

  • Page 72: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU :...
  • Page 73 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x SCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you playback a CD, a Super Audio CD, an...

  • Page 74: (Screen Setup) Custom Settings

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUDIO DRC: DATA CD PRIORITY:...

  • Page 75: 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 76 Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT Front speaker distance from the 1.6 m* listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. CENTER Center speaker distance can be moved 1.6 m* up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening (appears when...

  • Page 77: Test Tone

    x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. FRONT Adjusts the balance between the front (CENTER) left and right speakers. The center position is shown as “---.”...
  • Page 78 Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front panel display. AMP menu list SP SETUP CENTER SP CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR SP SURR N...
  • Page 79 xSP SETUP CENTER SP CENTER Y: Select this if you (center use a center speaker. speaker) CENTER N: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURR SP SURR Y: Select this if you (surround use surround speakers. speakers) SURR N: Select this if no surround speaker is used.

  • Page 80: (Speaker Setup) Quick Setup And Resetting The System

    xCUSTOMIZE DUAL MONO MAIN (dual mono) MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB For details, see “Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)” on page 64. SB DEC SB MATRIX (surround SB AUTO back SB OFF decoding) For details, see “Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode” on page 50. DIMMER DIM OFF (dimmer)

  • Page 81: Additional Information

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on.
  • Page 82 The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 46).
  • Page 83 • 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. “C-32” appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) Surround mode (reference) music power output * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs Output Phones Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Signal format system Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) Harmonic distortion Tuner section System...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
  • Page 86 x Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced sound field 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 87 Neo:6 Developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., applies a conventional 2-channel or Dolby Digital source signal to a high-precision, digital matrix decoder to achieve 6.1 channel surround playback. CINEMA mode allows for more separation of channels to enhance the 6.1 channel effect, and is best suited for movies.
  • Page 88 Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only).

  • Page 89: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A [/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator (25) B Disc slot (25) (remote sensor) (11) D Front panel display (90) E PHONES (on the side of the system) jack (25) F VOLUME +/–...

  • Page 90: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current mode REP 1 When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3 Playing status Current mode SHUF REP 1 SA– CD MULTI PBC Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Lights up during MULTI...
  • Page 91 When playing back a JPEG file Current file Playing status number JPEG...
  • Page 92 Rear Panel A SPEAKER jacks (13) B SURROUND BACK jack (14) C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (19) D SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (20) VIDEO SPEAKER AUDIO IN FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) SURROUND BACK AUDIO IN SURR R...
  • Page 93 P ENTER Q TUNER MENU (65, 67) R TV [/1 (on/standby) (60) S "/1 (standby) (22, 25, 65) T SONY TV DIRECT (62) U TUNER/BAND (65, 66, 67) V FUNCTION (25, 64, 66, 67) W m/M/ SLOW, TUNING –/+ (32,...

  • Page 94: 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...

  • Page 95: Dvd Setup Menu List

    DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the...
  • Page 96 SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK LEVEL CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER BALANCE FRONT TEST TONE * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 75). SETUP QUICK RESET...

  • Page 97: Amp Menu List

    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. SP SETUP CENTER SP CENTER Y CENTER N SURR SP SURR Y SURR N SURR B N SURR B SP SURR B Y F DIST 1.0m - 7.0m 1.0m - 7.0m* CEN DIST...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 PAN SCAN 72 ALBUM 30, 38 Album 6, 85 ANGLE 53 Antenna (aerial) Hookups 17 AUDIO 44, 72 AUDIO DRC 74 BACKGROUND 73 BALANCE 77 Batteries 11 CHAPTER 39 Chapter 6, 85 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/DVD/MP3 25...

  • Page 100: Quick Reference For Remote Commander

    Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Ejects the disc. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display.

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