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Adjusting the Sound
To view information about the
disc/file
To generate more dynamic
You can check the playing time and
sound
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
track. You can also check the time
Press DSGX repeatedly during playback
information during playback of video files.
to turn on or off the DSGX (Dynamic
Press TIME repeatedly during playback.
Sound Generator X-tra) function.
Each time you press the button, the displayed
The default setting is underlined.
item changes. Displayable items vary
"DSGX ON": Generates more dynamic
depending on the playback source.
sound.
"DSGX OFF": Turns off the DSGX
function.
To select an equalizer setting
Press EQ repeatedly during playback
until the desired mode appears on the
display.
The default setting is underlined.
"ROCK": Enhanced low and high range for
great sounding movie effects and
atmosphere. Great for action movies and
rock music.
"JAZZ": Clear mid and high range.
Recreates the atmosphere of a live club with
the artist just in front of you. Good for jazz
music and watching dramas.
"CLASSIC": Ideal for listening to classical
music and watching live concert DVDs.
"FLAT": Flat and pure sound mode.
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Preference Page
Password Setup Page
[TV Type]*
[Password]
[PAL]: For a PAL-system TV.
The default password is "000000". To change
[Multi]: For a TV that is compatible with
the password:
both PAL and NTSC.
1
Press and hold SHIFT, and then enter
[NTSC]: For an NTSC-system TV.
"000000" or your last set 6-digit
password in the [Old Password]
* The default setting varies depending on
section.
the country or region.
2
Press and hold SHIFT, and then enter
[Audio]
a new 6-digit password in the [New
You can select the preferred audio language
Password] section.
for DVDs with multiple sound tracks.
3
Press and hold SHIFT, and then enter
[Subtitle]
a new 6-digit password again in the
You can select the language of the subtitles
[Confirm PWD] section to confirm
recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
your entry.
[Disc Menu]
4
Press
to exit the menu.
You can select the language for a disc's menu.
[Parental]
You can restrict playback of DVDs that have
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
1
Press / to select a rating level from
[1] to [8] or [Off], then press
.
2
Press the number buttons to enter
your 6-digit password.
[Default]
You can reset all the setup menu options and
your personal settings to the factory defaults,
except for your password for the [Password]
and [Parental] items.
Press
to confirm the default reset.
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A disc does not start playing from the
Operation
beginning.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
Resume play has been selected.
Check that the antenna is connected securely.
During stop, press (or CANCEL on
Adjust the antenna or connect an external
the unit) and then start playback.
antenna if necessary.
Program play has been selected. During
stop, press (or CANCEL on the unit)
A disc does not play.
and then start playback.
The region code on the DVD does not
Shuffle play has been selected. During stop,
match the system.
press (or CANCEL on the unit) and
Moisture has condensed inside the unit and
then start playback.
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove
the disc and leave the unit turned on for
A disc cannot be ejected and "LOCKED"
about half an hour.
appears on the display.
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
A DATA CD/DATA DVD cannot be played.
Sony service facility.
The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
The system does not work normally.
The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF
Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall
(Universal Disk Format).
outlet, then reconnect after several minutes.
A JPEG image file cannot be played.
USB device
It is larger than 2,048 (width) × 1,536
(height) pixels in normal mode, or more than
The USB device (audio file/JPEG image
2,000,000 pixels in progressive format which
file/video file) cannot be played.
is mainly used on the Internet websites.
Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords, etc., cannot be played.
A video file cannot be played.
There is no playable file on the USB device.
The video file is larger than 720 (width) ×
576 (height) pixels.
The name of a folder or file is not
displayed correctly.
The system can only display numbers and
letters of the alphabet. Other characters are
displayed as "_".
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Using a Tuner
To listen to a preset radio station
Note that the AM reception is not available
1
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION
for European model.
on the unit) repeatedly to select
"FM" or "AM."
To preset radio stations
2
Press PRESET +/ (or press and hold
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and
SHIFT, then press the number
10 AM stations. You can then tune to any of
buttons) to select a preset number.
those stations simply by selecting the
3
Press VOLUME +/ or turn VOLUME
corresponding preset number.
control on the unit to adjust the
1
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION
volume.
on the unit) repeatedly to select "FM"
or "AM."
Tips
2
When an FM stereo program has static
Press and hold TUNING +/ for
2 seconds to start tuning until you
noise, press AUDIO repeatedly to select
"MONO. " You will loose stereo effect, but
find the desired radio station.
reception will improve.
"SEARCH +" or "SEARCH " appears
When an AM program has static noise,
on the display until a radio station with
press AUDIO repeatedly to improve the
sufficient signal strength is found.
When you tune in a station that provides
reception.
RDS services, the station name appears
To change the AM tuning
on the display (European model only).
interval (except for European
3
Press PROGRAM.
model)
"P 01" flashes in the display.
4
You can change the tuning interval, 9 kHz or
Press PRESET +/ (or press and hold
10 kHz, for AM reception by pressing and
SHIFT, then press the number
holding for 5 seconds when using the
buttons) to select a preset number.
AM function. Please note that changing the
5
Press
to store the station
tuning interval erases all the AM station
frequency.
presets.
To reset the interval to the factory preset
(10 kHz), repeat the procedure.
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Precautions
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
On placement
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
At high volume, over long periods of time,
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent
the cabinet becomes hot. This is not a
such as alcohol or benzine.
malfunction. However, touching the
If you have any questions or problems
cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the
system in a confined space where
concerning your system, please consult your
ventilation is poor as this may cause
nearest Sony dealer.
overheating.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not install the system near heat sources
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
cleaners (including wet or spray types). These
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
mechanical vibration, or shock.
On your TV's color
Do not install the system in an inclined
IMPORTANT NOTICE
position. It is designed to be operated in a
Caution: If you leave the same image (a
horizontal position only.
still video image, an on-screen display
Do not place heavy objects on the system.
image, etc.) displayed on your TV for an
On operation
extended period of time, you risk
If the system is brought directly from a cold
permanent damage to your television
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
screen. Projection televisions are
damp room, moisture may condense on the
especially susceptible to this.
lenses inside the unit. Should this occur,
the system may not operate properly. In
On moving the system
this case, remove the disc and leave the
Before moving the system, make sure that
system turned on for about half an hour
there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC
until the moisture evaporates.
power cord from the wall outlet.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug
On handling discs
the unit and have it checked by qualified
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
personnel before operating it any further.
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Do not attach paper or tape to 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 car.
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Specifications
Disc player section
System:
Main unit
Compact disc and digital audio and
video system
Amplifier section
Laser Diode Properties
Power output (rated):
Emission Duration: Continuous
20 watts + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
Laser Output*: Less than 1000 µW
1% THD)
* This output is the value measurement
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
25 watts + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
at a distance of 200 mm from the
10% THD)
objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Inputs
Frequency response
AUDIO IN (3.5 mm stereo mini jack):
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 20 Hz 20 kHz
Voltage 700 mV, impedance 10 kilohms
(±1 dB)
Outputs
CD: 20 Hz 20 kHz (±1 dB)
VIDEO OUT:
Video color system format
Max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
European model: PAL
sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms
Latin American models: NTSC
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
USB section
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
(USB) port:
Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Maximum current: 5 V, 500 mA
Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
Tuner section
Accepts headphones with an impedance
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
of 32 ohms or more
FM tuner section
SPEAKERS:
Tuning range:
Accepts impedance of 6 ohms
87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
(USB) port: Type A
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Maximum current: 5 V, 500 mA
Antenna terminals:
75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz
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Convenient Functions
Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments to menu
Using the Sleep Timer
items.
Displayable items may vary depending on the
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
country or region.
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
The default setting is underlined.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
1
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION
Each time you press this button, the minute
on the unit) repeatedly to select the
display (the remaining time) changes by
DVD/CD or USB function.
10 minutes.
2
A countdown will start from the last
Press SETUP in stop mode.
20 seconds before the system turns off.
The setup menu appears.
3
Press / to select one of the setup
To check the remaining time
Press and hold SLEEP for 3 seconds. The
menu categories, then press
remaining time until the system turns off
4
Press / to select a setup item, then
appears on the display.
press or
.
5
To cancel the sleep timer function
Select the option you want to change
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears
and press
to confirm and go back
on the display.
to the previously selected item.
6
Press SETUP to turn off the menu.
To change the brightness of the
Setup
Selected
display
categories
category
The brightness of the display can be selected
from 2 levels.
The default setting is underlined.
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
"DIM OFF": Bright.
"DIM ON": Dark.
Selected setting Options
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On cleaning discs
Troubleshooting
Before playing, clean the disc with a
If you experience any of the following
cleaning cloth.
difficulties while using the system, check this
Wipe the disc from the center outward to
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
the edge.
problem before requesting repairs. Should
Do not use solvents such as benzine,
any problem persist, consult your nearest
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
Sony dealer.
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Note that if service personnel changes some
This system can only play back a standard
parts during repair, these parts may be
circular disc. Using neither standard nor
retained.
circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape)
may cause a malfunction.
Power
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
The power is not turned on.
available accessory attached, such as a label
Check that the AC power cord is connected
or ring.
securely.
On heat buildup
Although the system heats up during
Picture
operation, this is not a malfunction.
Place the system in a location with
There is no picture.
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
The video connecting cords are not
buildup in the system.
connected securely.
If you continuously use this system at a
The unit is not connected to the correct TV
high volume, the cabinet temperature rises
input jack.
considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do
The system is not selected via the video
not touch the cabinet.
input of the TV.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
Check the output method on your system.
ventilation openings.
Make sure you connect the system and
your TV using the video cord (supplied) so
that you can view the pictures.
When connecting your TV and the VIDEO
OUT jack of the system using the video
cord (supplied), set the system to interlaced
format.
You have set to progressive format but your
TV cannot accept the signal in progressive
format.
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AM tuner section (except for European
Supplied accessories:
model)
Remote Commander (1)
Tuning range:
AM loop antenna (Latin American
530 kHz 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
models only) (1)
531 kHz 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
FM lead antenna (1)
Antenna: AM loop antenna
Video cord (1)
Antenna terminals:
Speaker pads (8)
External antenna terminal
R6 (Size AA) batteries (Latin American
Intermediate frequency:
models only) (2)
450 kHz
Speaker (SS-CDX400)
Design and specifications are subject to
Speaker system:
change without notice.
2-way, Bass reflex, Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit
Woofer: 100 mm, cone type
Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
Tweeter: 40 mm, cone type
Rated impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (W/H/D):
Approx. 140 mm × 240 mm × 200 mm
Mass: Approx. 2.0 kg
Quantity: 2 pieces
General
Power requirements
Mexican model:
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
European model:
AC 220 V 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Other models:
AC 110 V 120 V/220 V 240 V,
50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage selector
Power consumption: 25 watts
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 175 mm × 240 mm × 210 mm
Mass (excl. speakers):
Approx. 2.4 kg
Quantity of the main unit: 1 piece
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[Last Memory]
General Setup Page
This system recalls the point where you
stopped the disc the last time it was played
[TV Display]
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
and resumes playback from that point the
next time you insert the same disc.
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
function.
[On]: The system stores the resume points in
memory.
[Off]: The system does not store the resume
points in memory. Playback restarts at the
resume point only for the current disc in the
unit.
Note
[4:3 Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with
When the resume playback memory is full,
black bands on the top and bottom.
.
the resume playback point for the earliest
disc is deleted.
[Auto Standby] (DVD/CD and USB
functions only)
[On]: Enters standby mode automatically
when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode
[4:3 Pan Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
for more than 30 minutes.
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
[Off]: The unit does not enter standby mode
automatically.
Video Setup Page
[Progressive]
You can set the progressive signal that is
output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
[OSD Lang] (On-Screen Display)
OUT jack.
You can select the display language on the
The default setting is underlined.
TV screen.
[On]: Turns on the progressive scan mode.
Follow the instructions on the display.
[Screen Saver]
[Off]: Turns off the progressive scan mode
[On]: Turns on the screen saver when in stop,
pause, no disc, or eject mode for more than
and outputs the interlaced signal with the
interlaced scan mode.
15 minutes.
[Off]: Turns off the screen saver.
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You have set to progressive format
Sound
(525p/625p) but your TV is unable to
There is no sound.
receive signals in this format. In this case,
Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn
connect your TV and the VIDEO OUT
VOLUME control on the unit clockwise) to
jack of the system and set to interlaced scan
adjust the volume.
mode. See "[Progressive]" (page 20).
Make sure the headphones are not
Even though you set the aspect ratio in
connected.
[TV Display] of [General Setup Page], the
Check the speaker connections.
picture does not fill the TV screen.
The system is in pause mode or in slow-
The aspect ratio is fixed on the disc.
motion play mode. Press to return to
Color irregularity occurs on the TV
normal playback.
screen.
There is severe hum or noise.
The system's speakers contain magnet parts,
Move the system away from the source of
so magnetic distortion may occur. When
noise.
color irregularity occurs on the TV screen,
Connect the system to a different wall
check the following items.
outlet.
Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters from
Install a noise filter (commercially
your TV set.
available) to the power cord.
If the color irregularity persists, turn off
The sound loses stereo effect when you
the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to
play a VIDEO CD or CD.
30 minutes.
Set the audio setting to [Stereo] by pressing
Reposition the speakers farther away from
AUDIO.
your TV set.
The [TV Type] setting does not match
your TV.
[TV Type] can be reset according to the
following procedure:
1. Press to remove the disc.
2. Press
DISPLAY.
3. Press
.
[TV Type] will be reset.
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