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Sony DAV-FX80 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-590-761-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FX80
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-590-761-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX80 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-FX80 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    ENERGY ® STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 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. ® is a U.S.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!...3 About This Manual ... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display... 10 Getting Started Unpacking ... 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 13 Hookup Overview... 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup... 15 Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup ...
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display... 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ... 78 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display... 79 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings ... 81 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers...82 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions ...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.
  • Page 7 Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6 • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras •...

  • Page 8: Region Code

    frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound. Types of Super Audio CDs There are two types of discs, depending on the Super Audio CD layer and CD layer...
  • Page 9 Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 10: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.

  • Page 11: List Of Control Menu Items

    *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs.
  • Page 12 [ALBUM] (page 52) Selects the album to be played. [FILE] (page 52) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. [DATE] (page 57) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. [INTERVAL] (page 49) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. [EFFECT] (page 50) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • Posts (long 2, short • Bases (2) • Terminal covers (2) • Screws (10) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) •...

  • Page 14: Hookup Overview

    Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7. “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 24) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 25) “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 30) “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...

  • Page 15: 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 82.
  • Page 16 The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use. Post (long) Secure the base to the post by screws. Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up. Post (short) Screw holes Base Bottom of the base...

  • Page 17: Speakers

    Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the speaker. Hole Speaker cord Speaker Mount the speaker on the post. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the post. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. Speaker continued...

  • Page 18: Terminal Covers

    Connect the speaker cord to the speaker, then adjust the length of the speaker cord. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Attach the terminal cover to the speaker by screws. Terminal cover Screws (2)

  • Page 19: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the speakers Front speaker (R) Rear side of the front speaker FRONT R Surround speaker (R) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. Front speaker (L) Rear side of the front speaker Center speaker COAXIAL IN FRONT L SURR R SURR L...
  • Page 20 • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
  • Page 21 After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 83. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited.
  • Page 22 Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the speaker. Front speaker Wall-mount pads (7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick) × Hang the speakers on the screws. inch, inch thick) Hole on the back of 4.6 mm the speaker inch) 10 mm inch)
  • Page 23 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup

    Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. Note • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...

  • Page 25: Step 3: Tv Hookup

    Step 3: TV Hookup First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection. With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system speakers. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B, C, or D connection.
  • Page 26 The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jacks Connect the video cord. To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied).
  • Page 27 Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. “P AUTO” or “P VIDEO” appears in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.
  • Page 28 either of the above conditions is not met. x INTERLACE Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
  • Page 29 Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system. • To listen to the TV sound, select the function by pressing FUNCTION. For details, see page 62. •...

  • Page 30: Step 4: Other Component Hookup

    Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL Digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc.
  • Page 31 If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks only of the system. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. •...

  • Page 32: Step 5: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    Step 5: 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 (page 15). "/1 To turn on the system Press "/1. To turn off the system Press "/1.

  • Page 33: Step 7: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. ./> ENTER CLEAR With cover opened. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 34 SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: Press X/x to select the center speaker distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft). SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT):...

  • Page 35: 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 (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.

  • Page 36: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs "/1 Disc slot DISC 1-5 DISC SKIP ./> X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM –/+ With cover opened. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.
  • Page 37 Additional operations Press Stop Pause Resume play after pause X or H > (except for JPEG) Go to the next chapter, track, or scene Go back to the preceding . (except for JPEG) chapter, track, or scene Mute the sound MUTING.

  • Page 38: Creating Your Own Program

    If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Note • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 81), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.

  • Page 39: Playing In Random Order

    PROGRAM 0:00:00 ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – Select the track you want to program. For example, select track [02].

  • Page 40: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    6 (14) 2 : 5 0 TRACK Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. x When Program Play is activated •...

  • Page 41: Using The Dvd's Menu

    • You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped. After selecting the [REPEAT] option, press H. Repeat Play starts. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status by pressing REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT, the [REPEAT] option changes. Note •...

  • Page 42: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-Rw

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played.

  • Page 43: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Note • You cannot change a playback area during playback. Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Press SA-CD/CD when the system is in stop mode.

  • Page 44: (Pbc Playback) About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    • 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 ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER.
  • Page 45 * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note • The system will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

  • Page 46: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this system. C/X/x/c ENTER With cover opened. • You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 55).

  • Page 47: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    Press X/x to select an album and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G 1 ( 2 5 6 ) W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y M Y R O M A N C E M I L E S T O N E S M Y F U N N Y V A L E N T I N E...

  • Page 48: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Note • Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album. • If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image, the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is canceled. •...

  • Page 49: Specifying The Slide Show Duration

    The default setting is underlined. • [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show. • [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously. • [IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG image files as a slide show.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only) When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 51: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

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

  • Page 52: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.
  • Page 53 [INDEX] x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] x When playing a Super Audio CD [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a CD [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM] [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) [ALBUM] [FILE] Example: when you select...

  • Page 54: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. C/X/x/c ENTER With cover opened. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item.

  • Page 55: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc With cover opened. Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel Display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3, using the front panel display (page 96).

  • Page 56: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the Disc name. • You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu.
  • Page 57 x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters.

  • Page 58: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected...

  • Page 59: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    Checking the audio signal format (DVD only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R)

  • Page 60: Enjoying Surround Sound By Using Sound Field

    Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD. Each time you press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 61 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 62: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    [SURROUND] in [SPEAKER SETUP] to [NONE] (page 82).) • When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” “LINK” lights up in the front panel display. Selecting a sound field for movies, music, news, sports, or others x HALL, JAZZ CLUB, LIVE CONCERT, GAME, SPORTS, MONO MOVIE The each mode provided sound to suit the source.

  • Page 63: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect X/x/c ENTER With cover opened. Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DSGX again. Enjoying the sound at low volume Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

  • Page 64: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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 65: Locking Discs

    Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
  • Page 66 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental...
  • Page 67 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select [OTHERS t], select and enter a standard code in the table on page 68 using the number buttons.

  • Page 68: Changing The Password

    Area Code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push. TV CH + ALBUM –/+...
  • Page 71 By pressing Number Transmit time Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the •...

  • Page 72: Enjoying The Sound Of Other Components

    Enjoying the Sound of Other Components Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation.

  • Page 73: Enjoying The Radio

    • MAIN/SUB: main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker. Press ENTER or AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. Enjoying the Radio PRESET –/+ C/X/x/c ENTER CLEAR With cover opened. Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations.

  • Page 74: Naming Preset Stations

    Press X/x 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. To change the AM tuning interval (except for Middle Eastern model) The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.

  • Page 75: Using The Sleep Timer

    Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. 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 76: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. X/x/c ENTER With cover opened. Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.

  • Page 77: 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 a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 78 to 84.

  • Page 78: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: To reset all of the [SETUP] settings Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here.

  • Page 79: Settings For The Display

    Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: SCREEN SAVER:...
  • Page 80 display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver. [ON] Turns on the screen saver. [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. x [BACKGROUND] Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio).

  • Page 81: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 77). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO (HDMI):...

  • Page 82: 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 83 1.0 - 7.0 m/ 4 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m/ 0 - 23 ft Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. [FRONT] Front speaker distance from the 3.0 m/10 ft* listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft).
  • Page 84 The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c.

  • Page 85: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs • Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc.

  • Page 86: Notes About The Discs

    AC power cord (mains lead) again and turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture.
  • Page 87 • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem (page 79). Connect the TV and the system using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays.
  • Page 88 Operation Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

  • Page 89: Self-Diagnosis Function

    • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 90: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Amplifier section Surround mode (reference) music power output * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 Inputs (Digital) VIDEO 1 (Coaxial) VIDEO 2 (Optical)

  • Page 91: Glossary

    Dimensions (approx.) 300 × 79 × 116 mm × 3 (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) Surround Speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit 70 × 100 mm (2 inches) cone type Rated impedance 2.7 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 86 ×...
  • Page 92 more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
  • Page 93 Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs. 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;...

  • 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: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (36) (remote sensor) (13) C Front panel display (96) D PHONES jack (36) E VOLUME +/– (36) F FUNCTION (36) G ./>...
  • Page 96 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (43) B Current mode (DVD function only) C Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 97 Rear panel FRONT R FRONT L A SPEAKER jacks (15) B VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (30) C VIDEO 1 COAXIAL IN jack (30) D VIDEO 1 VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (28, 30) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (25) COAXIAL IN SURR R SURR L CENTER...
  • Page 98 Remote Open the cover. A TV (69) B DISC SKIP (36) C SOUND FIELD (60) D ./> PRESET –/+, TV CH –/+ (33, 37, 74) E H (play) (36) button has a tactile dot.* F TOP MENU (41) G C/X/x/c/ENTER (32, 38, 50, 60, 63, 65, 72, 77) C/X/x/c have tactile dots.*...
  • Page 99 eh TV VOL +/– (69) ej MULTI/2CH (42) ek SA-CD/CD (42) el AMP MENU (32, 50, 63, 72) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

  • Page 100: Dvd Setup Display List

    DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) MENU (Select the language you want to use from the...
  • Page 101 SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER DISTANCE FRONT CENTER SURROUND LEVEL (FRONT) CENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL (SURROUND) TEST TONE NONE BEHIND SIDE NONE 1.0 m – 7.0 m/ 4 ft – 23 ft 0.0 m – 7.0 m/ 0 ft – 23 ft 0.0 m –...

  • Page 102: Amp Menu List

    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu AUDIO DRC DUAL MONO A/V SYNC DIMMER DEMO DRC STD DRC MAX DRC OFF MAIN MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB SYNC OFF SYNC ON DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO ON DEMO OFF...

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 79 4:3 LETTER BOX 79 4:3 OUTPUT 80 4:3 PAN SCAN 79 5.1 Channel Surround 59 A/V SYNC 50 Accessories 13 ALBUM 52 Album 91 AMP menu 32, 50, 63, 72 AMP menu list 102 ANGLE 64 Antenna (aerial) Hookup 24 AUDIO 78 AUDIO DRC 63...
  • Page 104 TEST TONE 83 THEATRE SYNC 70 TIME/TEXT 53 TITLE 52 Title 93 TRACK 52 Track 93 TRACK SELECTION 81 Troubleshooting 86 TUNER MENU 73 TV Hookup 25 TV TYPE 79 Usable discs 6 VIDEO CD 93 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea...

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