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Precautions WARNING On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at To reduce the risk of fire or electric the qualified service shop. shock, do not expose this apparatus to • The system is not disconnected from the AC power rain or moisture.
About This Operating Instructions • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the control unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. •...
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..3 Changing the Brightness of the Front Playable Discs......... 5 Panel Display and Illumination..81 Viewing Information About the Disc ... 82 Getting Started Controlling the TV with the Supplied Step 1: Positioning the System ...11 Remote ...........
Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD •...
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® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
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Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. About Multi Session CD •...
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This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Getting Started Checking the supplied items • Control unit (1) • Stand cover (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Screws (4) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Front speakers (2) • Seals (for stand cover) (2) • Operating Instructions (this manual) •...
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• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. About operation of the remote You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote. x System operation Press TV so that TV flashes four times.
Step 1: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). Place the system as illustrated below. A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Subwoofer D Control unit...
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• Do not place your hand on the speaker driver when lifting the subwoofer. Doing so, the speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the foot of the subwoofer. Speaker driver • It is recommended to place the subwoofer on a hard floor. •...
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• It is recommended to place the front speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection. Side view Recommended To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the rear of each speaker.
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• 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.
Step 2: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.
To remove the panel cover of the control unit Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the control unit. Push the mark on the left side of the panel cover, then slide to the right. 1 Connecting the Control unit Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the bottom of the subwoofer.
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Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) White (Front speaker (L)) F R O F R O U S E N C E E D A I M P A K E S P E FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 Red (Front speaker (R))
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Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being twisted or pinched. Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand. Note • Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws.
3 Connecting the TV Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) before making connections. To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A).
Note • When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go. • When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks (B). • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks.
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Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) L IN D IG IT A O P TI C A B LE S AT /C A L IN D IG IT A C O A X IA B LE S AT /C A Connector panel of the control unit To the digital coaxial output jack of...
To connect to a TV equipped with multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.
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To attach the stand cover and panel cover After connecting the cables, bundle excess cables and attach the panel cover and stand cover. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) when attaching the stand cover.
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Attach the stand cover to the rear of the control unit. Store the connected cables and excess portions of the cable ties inside the stand cover (1), then secure the stand cover with the 4 screws (2). Note • Make sure that the cables are not twisted or pinched when attaching the stand cover. •...
About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. To set the demonstration mode to on/off Press [/1. The system turns on. Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press Press X/x to select a setting.
Press without inserting a disc. Step 3: Performing the The Setup Display for selecting the language. Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH OSD: Follow the Steps below to make the basic MENU: ENGLISH FRANÇAIS AUDIO: adjustments for using the system. DEUTSCH SUBTITLE: Displayed items vary depending on the country ITALIANO...
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To recall the Quick Setup display To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack Press FUNCTION repeatedly until When you connect the control unit and the TV “DVD” appears in the front panel with the HDMI cable, select the type of video display.
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Press FUNCTION repeatedly until The system outputs the progressive signal. “DVD” appears in the front panel When you select [NO], the system does not display. output the progressive signal. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
Note Step 4: Changing the • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV (DIGITAL IN Sound Source OPTICAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority. • When you use both the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound, etc.
Press "/1. The system turns on. Disc Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select “DVD.” Playing a Disc “No Disc” appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, is pulled in automatically.
Other operations Press Briefly fast forward the (instant advance) current scene (30 during playback. Press seconds after) Stop Pause Except for JPEG image files. Resume play after pause X or H Scan speeds may differ with some discs. Go to the next chapter, >...
are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to Displaying multi-angles and turn them off. • You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file subtitles has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file. Changing the sound SUBTITLE When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or...
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displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO Checking the audio signal is recorded in multiple audio formats. format x DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: If you press AUDIO repeatedly during • [1: MAIN] (main sound) playback, the format of the current audio signal •...
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Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC • To play without using the PBC function, press ./ > or the number buttons while the system is in stop functions (Ver.2.0) mode to select a track, then press H or . The system starts playback.
Note Using Play Mode • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. Creating your own program • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: (Program Play) –...
To change or cancel a program Press c. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your this case, [01]). own program.” Press X/x to select the program PROGRAM 0: 00:00 number of the track you want to ALL CLEAR change or cancel.
To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback. • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, Program Play and Repeat Play are also canceled.
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title Searching/Selecting a on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current Disc chapter. x VIDEO CD/CD • [OFF]: Off. Using the DVD’s menu • [DISC]: You can repeats all of the tracks on the disc.
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To display the DVD’s menu on the Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/ PLAY LIST], then press Control Menu display The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] Press DISPLAY during playback. appear. The Control Menu display appears on the Press X/x to select a setting. TV screen.
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To search for a scene using the Press X/x to select the search method. time code Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the In Step 2, select [TIME]. total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files.
Selecting an MP3 file or folder Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image MENU X/x,...
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Selecting a JPEG image file or TRACK LIST 03 In the Middle of Nowher... folder 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire Press X/x to select a file and press The system starts playing the selected file. PICTURE NAVI You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU.
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Displaying the list of MP3 files/JPEG image files Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you want to view, then press To return to normal screen, press O RETURN. X/x, Note • PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].
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• If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.
To select an effect for JPEG ® Enjoying DivX Videos image files in the slide show Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select [EFFECT], About DivX video files then press The options for [EFFECT] appear. ®...
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. FOLDER LIST SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG MY FAVOURITES image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs”...
Restricting Playback of FILE LIST MY FAVOURITES the Disc HAWAII 2004 VENUS [PARENTAL CONTROL] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited Press X/x to select a file and press according to a predetermined level such as the The selected file starts playing. age of the users.
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Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], “Parental Control Area Code List” then press (page 103) using the number buttons. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed.
Enter a new 4-digit password using the Changing the password number buttons, then press To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press FUNCTION If you make a mistake entering Number your password button Press C before you press , then input the correct number.
Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
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Press The selected decoding mode is applied. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. To turn the surround effect off Select “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE” and set the sound mode (page 52) to “MOVIE” or “MUSIC.” Note • The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g., digital stereo signals, digital multi signals, etc.) except for DVD multi-channel signals.
Adjusting the Bass and Treble Selecting the Sound Level Mode You can adjust the bass and treble level easily. You can select a suitable sound mode for various sources such as movies or music. TONE X/x, SOUND MODE +/– Press TONE repeatedly until “BASS” or “TREBLE”...
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to the control unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 19) and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital.
Press “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel FM 10 : 88.00 MHz display, and the station is stored. SONY RADIO Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other stations. Station name Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off.
To listen to radio stations when Listening to the Radio you know the frequencies Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” Preset radio stations in the system’s memory appears in the front panel display. first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 54)). Press D.TUNING. Press the number buttons to select the FUNCTION frequencies.
If you make a mistake Naming preset stations Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select You can enter a name for preset stations. These the desired character. names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front To erase the character, press C/c panel display when a station is selected.
Device • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the Using the Control for component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
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To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] Using the Theater/Theatre function to on/off Mode FUNCTION (Theater/Theatre Mode) If your TV is compatible with the Theater/ Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies and the sound is output from the system’s speaker automatically by pressing THEATER/THEATRE.
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Note Turning the system off in sync • If the TV is turned on before turning on the system, TV sound will not be output for a moment. with the TV • While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, the System Audio Control function will not work.
Playing Back Audio FUNCTION Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files transferred in a USB device (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the control unit. For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the control unit, see “Playable USB Devices”...
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• The system can play back the following files. • Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC encoding/writing softwares and USB devices File Extension of the file cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB MP3 file “.mp3” device may produce noise or interrupted audio WMA file “.wma”...
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To play the next or previous FOLDER LIST audio file 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you 04 Ready for Romance (1986) press .
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Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen. To display the additional JPEG The options for [MODE (MUSIC, image files, select the bottom JPEG image file IMAGE)] appear.
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• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter Displaying the list of audio than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration files/JPEG image files longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration longer than [SLOW 1]. Press Note •...
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To return to normal play Playing in random order Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. (Shuffle Play) To turn off the Control Menu display You can play the audio files on the USB device Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control in random order.
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• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current Press DISPLAY. (When playing a JPEG image files, press DISPLAY folder. twice.) • [TRACK] (audio files only): You can The Control Menu display appears on the repeat the current file. TV screen. Press Press X/x to select the search method.
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Viewing the information of an Viewing the information of an audio file in the front panel audio file on the TV screen display DISPLAY DISPLAY You can display the information of an audio file such as time information, name of the folder/ Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
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Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some • Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY]. languages. DD: Day MM: Month • Depending on the type of file being played, the YYYY: Year system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text •...
Transferring songs on an audio Transferring Songs in a CD into a USB device USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD in a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer the MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD into the USB device.
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Select a track that you want to transfer. Transferring MP3 files on a Available space of DATA CD/DATA DVD into a USB the USB device device USB RECORDING Free: TRACK START TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK Tracks to be transferred. x To select the desired track C/X/x/c, Press X/x to select the track, then press...
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Select an MP3 file/folder that you want Erasing audio files on a USB to transfer. device Available space of the USB device You can erase audio files on the USB device. USB RECORDING Free: 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O... START FUNCTION 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_...
Start playback of the connected Using the DIGITAL MEDIA component. The sound and images from the connected PORT Adapter component are played on the system or connected TV. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) For operation details, refer to the operating adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA from a portable audio source or computer.
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 76) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 77) Other Operation • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 77) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 78) Using the Setup Display Example: [VIDEO SETUP] You can make various adjustments of items such Selected item as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the country VIDEO SETUP model.
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings • If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see from “Language Code List” (page 103) using the “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default”...
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Note • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. 16:9 aspect ratio TV x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] You can set the progressive signal that is output Note from the VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks to •...
Settings for the HDMI x [VOLUME LIMIT] If you change the output method of the TV to the [HDMI SETUP] system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATER/THEATRE, the System Audio Control (page 59) is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION:...
[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. x [JPEG RESOLUTION] [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the You can select the resolution of JPEG image sound track with the kind of dynamic range that files output from the HDMI OUT jack. the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range ]: The system outputs standard fully.
[ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do Settings for the speakers not operate the system for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. [SPEAKER SETUP] x [BACKGROUND] To obtain the best possible sound, you can You can select the background color or picture change the level of the speakers.
Adjusting the Delay Changing the Input Level Between the Picture and of the Sound Sound Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV (AUDIO IN) (A/V SYNC) jack on the control unit. Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected.
Enjoying the Sound at Using the Sleep Timer Low Volume You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you You can preset the time in 10 minutes would in a movie theater, even at low volume.
Changing the Display Changing the Brightness Mode of the Front Panel Display and Illumination (INFORMATION MODE) You can change the displayed information in the The brightness of the front panel display and front panel display. illumination can be set to either of 2 levels. DIMMER X/x/c, SYSTEM...
Illuminating the Front Viewing Information Panel Buttons About the Disc (ILLUMINATION MODE) You can set the type of illumination for the front panel. Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display DISPLAY X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE”...
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6 Track and index* Viewing the playing time and * VIDEO CD only. remaining time on the TV x Super VCD 1 Playing time of the current track screen 2 Track text 3 Track and index number x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) DISPLAY 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name*...
To check DVD/CD text x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to • T **:** display text recorded in the DVD/CD. Playing time of the current track The DVD/CD text appears only when text is • T-**:** recorded in the disc.
TV with the supplied remote. JPEG image file. 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. Preparing the remote for controlling the TV TV "/1...
Press "/1. • The function of these buttons are same as the remote “CLEARING” appears in the front panel buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the display and the default settings are returned. operating instructions of the TV.
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Press Returning the [SETUP] settings Do not press [/1 while resetting the system to the default as it takes a few seconds to complete. Note You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 73) • The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL], and other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the [EFFECT] settings also return to the default settings.
If you have any questions or problems concerning ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the...
• 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. The power cannot be turned off. • The demonstration mode (“DEMO”) is set to “ON.” Set “DEMO” to “OFF”...
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Symptom Remedy Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your control unit directly to your TV, try connecting your control unit to your TV’s video input (page 19).
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Symptom Remedy The sound loses stereo effect • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 32). when you play a VIDEO CD, a • Make sure the control unit is connected properly. CD, or an MP3 file. The surround effect is difficult to •...
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• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 32). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
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(USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Are you using a supported USB •...
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– The file structure is extremely complex. – The memory capacity is excessive. – The internal memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less. – Total files per folder: 150 or less.
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• If the transfer and erase operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Audio files or folders on the • Check if the USB device is write-protected.
[VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may display) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, When the self-diagnosis function is activated to normal system operation will not be possible. prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- Turn off the system, and then turn on the system character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a...
Design and specifications are subject to change Glossary without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.3 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not Dolby Digital used in the certain printed wiring This movie theater sound format is more boards. advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In •...
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Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Control unit Top view Front view Right side view AUTO WIDE STAGE FUNCTION A Ventilation slots G Remote sensor (9) H VOL +/– buttons (30) B "/1 (on/standby) button (26, 87) I Z (eject) button (30) C AUTO (Decoding mode) indicator (50)
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Connector panel Left side view A ANTENNA (FM75Ω COAXIAL) jack (22) G SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (20) B VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks (19) H TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (19) C TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (19) I DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) (DVD D VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack (19) function only) jack (20) E SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL)
Front panel display SLEEP MUTING TUNED TITLE CHAP STEREO MONO NTSC NIGHT REPEAT 1 DIGITAL PROGRESSIVE A Flashes when the sleep timer is set. K Lights up when the night mode is on. (80) (80) B Lights up when the sound of the L Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is system is muted.
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Subwoofer Rear view Bottom view FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 A Ventilation slots C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (16) B SPEAKER (FRONT R/FRONT L) jacks (16)
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – L M – Z ANALOG ws (86) MENU/HOME wl (86) Number buttons 4 (34, 54, 85) ANGLE 6 (32) MUTING wh (30) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (25, 26, 30) AUDIO ea (32, 53) NIGHT ed (80) TV [/1 (on/standby) w;...
Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, Control Menu items X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 98( 99) Type of disc being 13( 99) DVD VIDEO...
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[DISC MENU] (page 38) You can display the DVD’s menu. [BROWSING] (page 43) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [SETUP] (page 73) [QUICK] (page 26) You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV.
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List of Control Menu Items for USB device Item Item Name, Function [REPEAT] (page 65) You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file repeatedly. [BROWSING] (page 64) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [DATE] (page 68) You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
可播放光碟 類型 光碟標誌 特性 圖示 DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO 格式或視頻模式 的 DVD-R/DVD-RW • DVD VIDEO 格式的 DVD+R/DVD+RW VR (視頻錄製) • VR (視頻錄製)模式的 模式 DVD-R/DVD-RW(DVD-R DL 除外) VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (1.1 和 2.0 版光碟) • Super VCD •...
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由 ISO (International Organization for Standardization)定義的 CD-ROM 檔案與資料夾邏輯格式。 “DVD-RW” 、 “DVD+RW” 、 “DVD+R” 、 “DVD VIDEO”和 “CD”標誌是商標。 本系統不能播放的光碟示例 本系統不能播放下列光碟: • 以非第 4 頁列出格式錄製的 CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW • 以 PHOTO CD 格式錄製的 CD-ROM • CD-Extra 的資料部分 • CD 圖像光碟 • DVD 聲音 • 不含有 MP3 檔案、JPEG 圖像檔案或 DivX 視頻檔案的 DATA DVD •...
步驟 1:放置系統 為盡可能獲得最佳的環繞聲效果,除低音揚聲器外的所有揚聲器都應放置在與聆聽位置相等 距離的位置 (A) 。 如下圖所示放置系統。 A 前置揚聲器 (L (左) ) B 前置揚聲器 (R (右) ) C 低音揚聲器 D 控制器 • 附近放置如揚聲器等物體時,在控制器的右 (光碟槽)側預留插入 / 退出光碟的空間 (約 15 cm) 。 約 15 cm A.F.D. STD A.F.D. STD D.C.S. D.C.S. FUNCTION FUNCTION DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500 DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500...
步驟 2:連接系統 請參閱後面幾頁的連接圖示和附加資訊 1 到 6。 • 請確保緊固連接以避免交流聲和噪音。 • 當您連接具有音量控制器的其他裝置時,將其他裝置的音量調高到聲音不失真的電平。 低音揚聲器 FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 2 前置揚聲器 (L) 2 前置揚聲器 (R) 低音揚聲器底部 6 交流電源線 1 插頭 5 調頻導線式天線 A.F.D. STD D.C.S. FUNCTION 4 錄影機、數位衛星接收器...
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取下控制器的面板蓋 連接電纜前,請將面板蓋從控制器上取下。 推面板蓋左側的 標誌, 然後向右滑動。 1 連接控制器 將控制器的系統接頭連接到低音揚聲器底部的 SYSTEM CONTROL 插孔。 插入 SYSTEM CONTROL 接頭的插頭,然後旋緊插頭螺絲。 低音揚聲器底部 FRONT R FRONT L 控制器背面 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 插頭 螺絲 SYSTEM CONTROL 電纜...
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2 連接揚聲器 將左前置揚聲器的揚聲器接頭插入低音揚聲器底部的 FRONT L 插孔, 右前置揚聲器的揚聲器接 頭插入 FRONT R 插孔。 前置揚聲器 (L) 前置揚聲器 (R) 白色 (前置揚聲器 (L) ) F R O F R O U S E N C E E D A I M P A K E S P E FRONT R FRONT L...
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3 連接電視機 在連接之前,務必從所有裝置的電源插座上斷開其交流電源線。 若要從本系統的揚聲器聆聽電視機的聲音, 使用聲音導線(不提供) 連接電視機和系統(A) 。 對於視頻輸出至電視機,確認電視機的視頻輸入插孔,並選擇連接方法 A、 B 或 C。圖像 品質按 A (標準)至 C (HDMI)順序提高。 若電視機具備數位光纖輸出插孔,您可以使用數位導線進行連接,以改善聲音品質 (B) 。 分量視頻導線 聲音導線 (不提供) * (不提供) 綠色 白色 藍色 紅色 紅色 A U D IO O U T V ID E N T P O N C O M 連接至電視機的...
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• 連接插孔時,將插頭插入插孔並插到底。 • 連接數位光纖導線時,插入接頭直至聽到喀嗒聲 (B) 。 • 在使用“DMPORT”功能時,不會從 HDMI OUT 和 VIDEO OUT(COMPONENT)插孔輸出視頻訊號。由於視頻訊 號從 VIDEO OUT (VIDEO)插孔輸出,選擇連接方法 A 以取得圖像。 • 本系統可接受數位和類比兩種訊號。數位訊號優先於類比訊號。 (COAXIAL 優先於 OPTICAL。 )如果數位訊 號停止,將在 2 秒鐘後處理類比訊號。 • 除了連接電視機以外,您還可以將其他裝置,例如錄影機、數位衛星接收器或 PlayStation 連接至 TV (AUDIO IN)插孔 (A)或 TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL)插孔 (B) 。 改變彩色系統...
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數位光纖導線 (不提供) 數位同軸導線 (不提供) L IN D IG IT A O P TI C A B LE S AT /C A L IN D IG IT A C O A X IA B LE S AT /C A 或 控制器的接頭面板 連接至...
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連接配備多重聲音 / 視頻輸入的電視機 您可以透過連接的電視機,從本系統的揚聲器欣賞聲音。如下連接裝置。 錄影機、數位衛星接收器或 電視機 PlayStation 等 錄影機、數位衛星接收器或 PlayStation 等 系統 A.F.D. STD D.C.S. FUNCTION DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500 :訊號流 選擇電視機上的裝置。詳細說明,請參閱電視機的使用說明書。 如果電視機沒有多重聲音 / 視頻輸入,必須具備切換器才能從兩個以上的裝置中接收聲音。 5 連接調頻導線式天線 A N T E N FM 75 調頻導線式天線 C O A X IA (提供)...
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將底座蓋安裝到控制器的背面。 將連接的電纜和電纜扎帶的多餘部分放入底座蓋 (1)中,然後用 4 個螺絲 (2)固定 底座蓋。 • 安裝底座蓋時,要確保不要扭曲或夾住電纜。 • 如果無法蓋住底座蓋,請重新整理電纜。 • 擰緊螺絲時,請小心不要夾住電纜。 黏貼 2 個封條 (用於底座蓋)以隱藏擰緊的螺絲。 6 連接交流電源線 將低音揚聲器的交流電源線連接至電源插座之前,請將前置揚聲器連接至低音揚聲器。 低音揚聲器底部 低音揚聲器 FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 連接至電源插座 交流電源線...
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關於演示 連接交流電源線之後,前面板顯示幕中出現演示。 將演示模式設定為打開 / 關閉 按 [/1 鍵。 系統打開。 按遙控器上的 SYSTEM MENU 鍵。 反覆按 X/x 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中出現 “DEMO” ,然後按 鍵或 c 鍵。 按 X/x 鍵選擇一項設定。 •“DEMO ON” :開啓。 •“DEMO OFF” :關閉。 按 鍵。 設定完成。 按 SYSTEM MENU 鍵。 系統菜單關閉。 • 當您新購買本系統,或者系統為出廠預設設定 (第 82 頁) ,您即可按下遙控器上的 [/1 鍵而關閉演示。...
按 "/1 鍵。 系統打開。 光碟 除非系統設定為 “DVD” ,否則 按 FUNCTION 鍵選擇 “DVD” 。 播放光碟 前面板顯示幕中出現 “No Disc” ,系統 準備裝入光碟。 裝入光碟。 將光碟推入光碟槽,直至光碟被自動拖 視 DVD VIDEO 或 VIDEO CD 而定, 某些操作方 入。 法可能會有所不同或有所限制。 請參閱隨光碟提供的使用說明書。 貼標籤面向前 光碟槽 "/1 光碟被自動拖入控制器。 按 H 鍵。 FUNCTION 系統開始播放...
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其他操作 您無法搜尋 DVD-VR 上的靜止圖像。 對於 DATA CD/DATA DVD, 此功能僅能對 DivX 視頻 檔案有效運作。 若要 按鍵操作 僅適用於 DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R。 停止 除了 DivX 視頻檔案之外,均可使用此按鈕。 暫停 僅適用於 DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/ 暫停後重續播放 X 或 H DVD+R。 進 入 下 一 章、軌 跡 或 > 除了 DivX 視頻檔案之外,均可使用此按鈕。 場面...
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顯示多角度與字幕 改變聲音 當系統播放以多聲音格式 (PCM、Dolby Digital、MPEG 聲音或 DTS)錄製的 DVD VIDEO 或 DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX 視頻檔 案)時,您可以更改聲音格式。如果 DVD SUBTITLE VIDEO 錄製了多種語言軌跡,則您也可以改 ANGLE 變語言。 對於 VIDEO CD、CD、DATA CD 或 DATA DVD, 您可以選擇右聲道或左聲道的聲音,並通過 左右兩個揚聲器聆聽所選擇聲道的聲音。 改變角度 AUDIO 如果DVD VIDEO上對場面錄製了多個角度 (多 角度) ,則您可以改變觀看角度。 在播放時按 ANGLE 以選擇想要的角度。 •...
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x 選擇音訊文件 選擇音訊文件或資料夾 按 鍵。 出現資料夾中所含的檔案列表。 FUNCTION DVD MENU 按 X/x 鍵選擇檔案,然後按 鍵。 X/x, 系統開始播放所選擇的檔案。您可以按 DVD MENU 鍵關閉檔案列表。再按 DISPLAY DVD MENU 鍵將顯示資料夾列表。 • 系統最多可以識別單個資料夾中 150 個音訊 文件。 • 使用便攜式音源聆聽 MP3 檔案或其他壓縮音樂 反覆按 FUNCTION 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中 時,可以增加音量。選擇 “DEC. MODE” (第 46 出現 “USB” 。 頁)的...
消除 USB 裝置上的音訊文件 使用 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉接器 您可以消除 USB 裝置上的音訊文件。 使用 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT(DMPORT)轉接器 FUNCTION (不提供) ,可以欣賞便攜式音源或電腦的 聲音。通過連接 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉接 器,您可以欣賞連接到本系統的裝置聲音。 可以使用的 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉接器因區 CLEAR 域各不相同。 有關連接 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉接器的詳細 說明,請參閱“連接 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉 C/X/x/c, 接器”...
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播放連接到系統的裝置 FUNCTION ./> 反覆按 FUNCTION 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中 出現 “DMPORT” 。 開始播放連接的裝置。 在系統或連接的電視機上播放連接裝置 的聲音與圖像。 有關詳細使用說明,請參閱 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉接器的使用說明書。 • 使用便攜式音源聆聽 MP3 檔案或其他壓縮音樂 時,可以增加音量。選擇 “DEC. MODE” (第 46 頁)的 “AUTO”並將聲音模式 (第 48 頁)設為 “MOVIE” 、 “MUSIC”或 “NEWS” 。若要取消,選擇 “2CH STEREO” 。 • 視 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 轉接器的類型而定, 您可 能可以使用遙控器或控制器上的按鍵操作連接的...
改變聲音輸入電平 欣賞低音量音效 當您聆聽連接至控制器上 TV(AUDIO IN)插 即使是低音量,您仍可以享受音效或影片對 孔的裝置時,可能會發生失真。失真並非故 話,就像在電影院一樣。這對於在晚上觀賞 障,而且會視連接裝置而定。 電影時十分實用。 為防止失真,請降低控制器的輸入電平。 NIGHT FUNCTION X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU 按 NIGHT 鍵。 反覆按 FUNCTION 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中 前面板顯示幕出現 “NIGHT ON” 並啓用音效。 出現 “TV” 。 關閉聲音效果 按 SYSTEM MENU 鍵。 再次按 NIGHT 鍵。 反覆按 X/x 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中出現 “ATTENUATE”...
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改變顯示模式 照明前面板按鍵 (INFORMATION MODE) (ILLUMINATION MODE) 您可以設定前面板的照明類型。 您可以改變前面板顯示幕中顯示的資訊。 X/x/c, X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM MENU 按 SYSTEM MENU 鍵。 按 SYSTEM MENU 鍵。 反覆按 X/x 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中出現 反覆按 X/x 鍵,直至前面板顯示幕中出現 “ILLUM MODE” ,然後按 鍵或 鍵。 “INFO MODE” ,然後按 鍵或 c 鍵。 按 X/x 鍵選擇一項設定。 按...
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x VIDEO CD (不帶 PBC 功能)/CD 檢視電視機螢幕中的播放時 • T **:** 當前軌跡的播放時間 間和剩餘時間 • T-**:** 當前軌跡的剩餘時間 • D **:** DISPLAY 當前光碟的播放時間 • D-**:** 當前光碟的剩餘時間 x DATA CD(MP3 檔案)/DATA DVD(MP3 檔 案) • T **:** 當前軌跡的播放時間 x DATA CD (DivX 視頻檔案)/DATA DVD (DivX 視頻檔案)...
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無法改變角度。 • 正在播放的 DVD 未錄製多角度 (第 29 頁) 。 • 該 DVD 禁止改變角度。 光碟無法退出,並且前面板顯 • 聯絡您的 Sony 經銷商或當地授權的 Sony 服務機構。 示幕中出現 “LOCKED” 。 播放 DATA CD 或 DATA DVD 時, • 您要播放的 MP3 檔案 /JPEG 圖像檔案 /DivX 視頻檔案損壞。 [ 數據錯誤 ] 出現在電視機螢...
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上述 FAT 格式。詳細說明,請參閱每種 USB 裝置的使用說明書或請洽製 造商。 長時間顯示 “Reading” 。 • 在以下情況下,讀取程序可能需要較長時間。 – USB 裝置上有許多資料夾或檔案。 – 檔案結構十分複雜。 – 記憶體容量過多。 – 內部記憶體已分散。 • Sony 建議以下方法。 – USB 裝置的資料夾總數:200 以下。 – 每一資料夾的檔案總數:150 以下。 顯示錯誤。 • 將音樂資料再次傳送到 USB 裝置, 因為傳送到 USB 裝置的資料可能已經損 毀。 • 本系統僅能顯示數字與字母的字元代碼。無法正確顯示其他字元。 播放 USB 裝置時,前面板顯示...
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• 如果出現以下情況, 系統讀取 USB 裝置的所有檔案後, 可能需要比平常更 其他檔案需更長時間開始播 久的時間而播放: 放。 – 資料夾或檔案的數量非常多。 – 資料夾或檔案結構十分複雜。 – 記憶體容量非常大。 – 檔案尺寸過大。 – 記憶體的實體結構分散。 • Sony 建議以下方法。 – USB 裝置的資料夾總數:200 以下。 – 每一資料夾的檔案總數:150 以下。 您無法開始將檔案傳送到 USB • 可能發生以下問題。 裝置。 – USB 裝置記憶體已滿。 – USB 裝置上的 MP3 檔案和資料夾數量已達上限。 – USB 裝置具有防寫保護。...
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傳送到 USB 裝置時發生錯誤。 • 您使用不受支援的 USB 裝置。請參閱 “可播放的 USB 裝置” (附件) 。 • 在傳送期間,USB 裝置斷開連線或是電源關閉。刪除部分傳送的檔案,然 後重新傳送。如果此步驟無法解決問題,USB 裝置可能已受損。請依照 USB 裝置的使用說明書程序來格式化 USB 裝置。如果仍出現此問題,請洽 您附近的 Sony 經銷商。 無法消除 USB 裝置上的音訊文 • 檢查 USB 裝置是否具有防寫保護。 件或資料夾。 • 在消除期間,USB 裝置斷開連線或是電源關閉。刪除部分消除的檔案。如 果此步驟無法解決問題,USB 裝置可能已受損。請依照 USB 裝置的使用說 明書程序來格式化 USB 裝置。如果仍出現此問題,請洽您附近的 Sony 經 銷商。...
部件和控制器索引 詳細說明,請參閱括號內所指示的頁。 控制器 俯瞰圖 前視圖 右視圖 AUTO WIDE STAGE FUNCTION A 通風槽 G 遙控感應窗 (7) H VOL +/- (音量 +/-)鍵 (27) B "/1 (開 / 待機)鍵 (24、82) I Z (退出)鍵 (27) C AUTO (自動) (解碼模式)指示 (46) J 前面板顯示幕 (98) D WIDE STAGE 指示 (46) K 光碟槽...
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接頭面板 左視圖 A ANTENNA (FM 75Ω COAXIAL) (天線 (調 F HDMI OUT (HDMI 輸出)插孔 (17) 頻 75 歐姆同軸) )插孔 (20) G SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) B VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) (視頻輸出 (分 (衛星 / 電纜(數位輸入光纖) )插孔 (18) 量) )插孔 (17) H TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) (電視機 (數 C TV (AUDIO IN R/L)...
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前面板顯示幕 SLEEP MUTING TUNED TITLE CHAP STEREO MONO NTSC NIGHT REPEAT 1 DIGITAL PROGRESSIVE A 設定睡眠定時器時會閃爍。(75) K 打開夜間模式時亮起。(74) B 當系統靜音時亮起。 (28、81) L 當HDMI OUT插孔正確連接至具有HDMI或DVI (Digital Visual Interface) (數位視頻 C 顯示 USB 狀態 介面)輸入的 HDCP (Highbandwidth D 接收到電臺時會亮起。 (僅適用於無線電) Digital Content Protection)相容裝置 (50) 時亮起。(17) E 標題或章的時間資訊顯示在前面板顯示幕...
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低音揚聲器 後視圖 仰視圖 FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 A 通風槽 C SYSTEM CONTROL (系統控制)插孔 (14) B SPEAKER(FRONT R/FRONT L) (揚聲器(右 側前置揚聲器 / 左側前置揚聲器))插孔 (15)
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遙控器 字母順序 按鍵說明 A - L M - Z ANALOG ws (81) MENU/HOME wl (81) 數字鍵 4 (31、50、80) ANGLE 6 (29) MUTING wh (27) [/1 (開/待機) 1 (23、 24、 27) AUDIO ea (29、49) NIGHT ed (74) TV [/1 (開 / 待機) w; (80) CLEAR es (33、52、68)...