Page 1 3-299-549-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions ©2008 Sony Corporation Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed in Malaysia...
Page 2 Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Page 3: About This Operating Instructions
Precautions On power sources • AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions... 3 About the S-AIR function... 3 Playable Discs... 6 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the Speakers... 12 Step 2: Connecting the System ... 19 Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System ... 32 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ...
Page 5 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote... 80 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound ... 82 (DUAL MONO) Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume... 83 (NIGHT MODE) Using the Sleep Timer ... 83 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ... 84 Changing the Display Mode ...
Page 6: Playable Discs
Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD DATA CD DATA DVD Characteristics • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) •...
Page 7 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)).
Page 8 Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device.
Page 9 This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI 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. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ) technology.
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpacking • Control unit (1) • Speakers – Front left speaker (white connector) (for wired connection only) – Front right speaker (red connector) (for wired connection only) – Center speaker (green connector) (for wired connection only) – Surround left speaker (blue connector) (for wireless connection only) –...
Page 11: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote
Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit.
Page 12: Step 1: Positioning The Speakers
Step 1: Positioning the Speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (1). It is recommended that the subwoofer should be placed (2). Place speakers and subwoofer as illustrated below.
Page 13 In this case, place the subwoofer away from the TV. • When you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
Page 14 Note on handling the subwoofer • Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer. • Do not hold the EZW-T100 slot when lifting the subwoofer.
Page 15: Installing The Speakers On The Wall
Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Page 16 Remove the rear cap using the wrench (supplied), and remove the speaker pedestal using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied). Wrench (supplied) Rear cap Push A with the supplied wrench (1), and then remove the speaker cords (2). When the lever is down, the speaker cords are locked.
Page 17 Reconnect the detached speaker cords, matching 3/# to the appropriate speaker terminals (1), and then push the lever down completely (2). • If it is difficult to push the lever down, use the wrench (supplied). Reattach the rear cap using the wrench (supplied). Secure the speaker to the bracket with the screw in Step 3 using hole 4.
Page 18: To Avoid Short-Circuiting The Speakers
About connecting speaker cord The connectors of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be connected. There are 2 types of speaker cord for surround speaker. You can change the surround speaker cord depending on the type of speaker connection. •...
Page 19: Step 2: Connecting The System
You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways. Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection) Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system. continued...
Page 20 Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) 5 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. Front of the control unit 3 Wireless transmitter Rear of the subwoofer 2 Front speaker (R) 7 AC power cord (mains lead) 5 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 5 Portable audio source Bottom of the 1 Plug...
Page 21 Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection) 5 VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. Front of the control unit Rear of the subwoofer 2 Front speaker (R) 2 Front speaker (L) 5 Portable audio source Bottom of the 1 Plug subwoofer SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50...
Page 22 1 Connecting the Control unit Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL terminal on the bottom of the subwoofer. Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug. Bottom of the subwoofer SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50 SPEAKER...
Page 23: Connecting The Speakers
2 Connecting the Speakers Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) Insert the speaker connector of the front and center speakers into the FRONT L, FRONT R, and CENTER jacks on the bottom of the subwoofer respectively, and insert the speaker connector of the surround speakers into the SPEAKER L and SPEAKER R jacks on the rear of the surround amplifier respectively.
Page 24 Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection) Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the corresponding SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords have the same colour as the jacks to be connected. Front speaker (R) Rear of the subwoofer EZW-T100 slot (For details, see “Using...
Page 25 3 Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver You can transmit sound from the S-AIR main unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver into the subwoofer, surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver.
Page 26: Connecting The Tv
Make sure to use the same screws to secure the wireless transmitter. Note • Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter. To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) EZW-RT S-AIR ID SPEAKER PAIRING SURROUND SELECTOR SURROUND...
Page 27 Audio cord (not supplied) White To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV DMPORT HDMI** cable (not supplied) To the HDMI IN jack of the TV * If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to progressive format (page 37).
Page 28: Connecting The Other Components
5 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the speakers of the system. Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) To the digital coaxial output jack of another component (e.g.: digital satellite receiver) To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack.
Page 29 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. Control unit Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound from more than two components.
Page 30: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)
6 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) Note • Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. •...
Page 31 7 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cords (mains lead) of the subwoofer and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speakers to the surround amplifier (page 23).
Page 32: Step 3: Setting Up The Wireless System
Step 3: Setting up the Wireless System To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier. Before setting, make sure that the wireless transmitter and transceiver are inserted into the subwoofer and the surround amplifier correctly (page 25). This wireless system is called “S-AIR”.
Page 33 To prevent the transmission by neighbours To prevent the transmission from neighbours, you can identify the S-AIR main unit and the surround amplifier by performing the pairing operation. For details, see “Identifying the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)”...
Page 34: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup
Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV.
Page 35 Note • The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the supplied calibration microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Rear of the control unit DMPORT To ECM-AC2 jack Calibration microphone Press C/c to select [YES]. Note • Make sure that the headphones are not connected to the surround amplifier (page 74).
Page 36 To recall the Quick Setup display Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press The options for [SETUP] appear.
Page 37 Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering and sharpens the image. To use this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD”...
Page 38: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Soft-touch buttons FUNCTION "/1 Disc slot Note • Soft-touch buttons function by touching lightly. Do not press them strongly.
Page 39 Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. Press "/1. The system turns on. Unless the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION on the remote or FUNCTION (soft-touch button) on the control unit to select “DVD.” “No Disc”...
Page 40: Additional Operations
To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on, then the system enters standby mode. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. To enter power standby mode, make sure that the system is in the following status. –...
Page 41: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components Selecting the connected component You can use a TV, VCR, or other components connected to the TV or SAT/CABLE jacks on the rear of the control unit. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components for further information.
Page 42: Changing The Input Level Of The Sound From Connected Components
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when you listen to a component connected to the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks on the rear of the control unit. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on the control unit.
Page 43: Enjoying Sound From All Speakers
Enjoying Sound from all Speakers Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel display. When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from all speakers, select “PLII MOVIE”...
Page 44: Various Functions For Playing Discs
Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file.
Page 45: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system is set to standby mode by pressing "/1.
Page 46: Creating Your Own Program
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Press DISPLAY.
Page 47: Playing In Random Order
To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. To change or cancel a program Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program”. Press X/x to select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel.
Page 48: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly
To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select [OFF] in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with a VIDEO CD and Super VCD with PBC playback.
Page 49: Using The Dvd's Menu
x During Shuffle Play or Program Play • [OFF]: Off. • [ON]: You can repeat Shuffle Play or Program Play. Press The item is selected. To return to normal play Press CLEAR or select [OFF] in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control...
Page 50: Changing The Sound
Changing the Sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
Page 51: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-Vr
Checking the audio signal format (DVD VIDEO, DATA DVD, DATA CD 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 DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R)
Page 52: Viewing Information About The Disc
Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the front panel display changes 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds.
Page 53 x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc •...
Page 54: Changing The Angles
Checking the date information of JPEG image file You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
Page 55: Displaying The Subtitles
Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language during playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.
Page 56: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files
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 standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Page 57 To stop playback Press x. To play the next or previous MP3 file Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . twice to play the previous MP3 file. When you press . once, you can go to the beginning of the current MP3 file.
Page 58 Note • PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC]. • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen. To display the additional JPEG image files, select the bottom JPEG image file and press x.
Page 59: Playing Mp3 Files And Jpeg Image Files As A Slide Show With Sound
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC]. • 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, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
Page 60: Enjoying Divx® Videos
Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [EFFECT] appear. Press X/x to select a setting. •...
Page 61: Selecting A Folder
DivX video files that the system can play The system can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI”, or “.DIVX”. The system will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.
Page 62: Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)
Selecting a DivX video file After step 2 of “Selecting a folder,” press The list of files in the folder appears. FILE LIST MY FAVOURITES HAWAII 2004 VENUS Press X/x to select a file and press The selected file starts playing. To go to the next or previous page Press...
Page 63: Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding mode. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
Page 64 Display Decoding mode “PLII MUSIC” Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC “2CH STEREO” 2 CHANNEL STEREO “HP THEATER” HEADPHONE THEATER “HP 2CH” HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO Press The selected decoding mode is applied. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D.
Page 65: Selecting The Sound Mode
Selecting the Sound Mode You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
Page 66: Adjusting The Bass, Middle, And Treble Level
Adjusting the Bass, Middle, and Treble Level You can adjust the bass, middle, and treble level easily. TONE Press TONE repeatedly until “BASS,” “MIDDLE,” or “TREBLE” appears in the front panel display. • “BASS”: adjusts the bass level (–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments). •...
Page 67: Tuner Functions
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the following display on the TV screen. Current station Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display.
Page 68: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 67)). Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station.
Page 69: Naming Preset Stations
Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Only one name can be entered for each preset station. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM”...
Page 70: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Function for “BRAVIA” Sync This function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below: –...
Page 71 HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
Page 72: Watching Dvd By A Single Button Press
Watching DVD by a single button press (One-Touch Play) By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and the system starts playing a disc automatically. The One-Touch Play also works when: –...
Page 73: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter
Note • If the TV is turned on before turning on the system, TV sound will not be output for a moment. • While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, the System Audio Control function will not work. When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
Page 74: Using An S-Air Product
Playing the connected component on the system Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DMPORT” appears in the front panel display. Start playback of the connected component. The sound and images from the connected component are played on the system or connected TV. For operation details, refer to the operating instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Page 75 Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) For the surround amplifier (supplied) For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) Simply by matching the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission.
Page 76: Standby Mode
To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver. Note • It is easy to set the same ID for the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit to establish sound transmission. However, neighbours may also receive your system’s sound if IDs are the same, or you may receive the sound from neighbours.
Page 77 Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. Note • When you set “S-AIR STBY” to “ON”, the power consumption during the standby mode increases. • When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY” is set to “ON,”...
Page 78 Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit. • To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see “To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit” (page 75). • To set the ID of the surround amplifier, see “To set the ID of the surround amplifier”...
Page 79 If sound transmission is unstable For the surround amplifier (supplied) For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable.
Page 80: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. 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 Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
Page 81: Controlling The Tv With The Remote
CATV Manufacturer Code number SONY HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 JERROLD/GI/ 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, MOTOROLA 812, 813, 814 JERROLD 830, 831 841, 842, 843 PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835 PIONEER 828, 829 SCIENTIFIC 815, 816, 817, 844...
Page 82: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
TV mode. After pressing /, you can hold the current text page. The function of these buttons are same as the remote buttons of the Sony TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...
Page 83: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume
Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (NIGHT MODE) You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theatre, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. Press NIGHT. “NIGHT” lights up in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated.
Page 84: 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. Press DIMMER. Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of the front panel display changes. • “DIMMER OFF”: Bright. •...
Page 85: Changing The Display Appearance
Changing the Display Appearance of the Soft- touch Buttons (ILLUMINATION MODE) You can select the way of displaying the soft- touch buttons located on the top of the control unit. X/x/c, Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press Press X/x to select a setting.
Page 86: Advanced Settings And Adjustments
Advanced Settings and Adjustments Restricting Playback of the Disc (PARENTAL CONTROL) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password.
Page 87: Changing The Password
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed. Press X/x to select the desired level, then press [PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is complete. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.
Page 88: (Parental Control) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbours. •...
Page 89 [Mic input level The calibration microphone or overloaded.] system may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Check front Front speakers are not connected. speaker Check that the front speakers are connection.]...
Page 90: Using The Setup Display
Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments for items such as picture and sound. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
Page 91: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV screen. x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can switch the language for the disc’s menu.
Page 92 Note • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] You can set the progressive signal that is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to on/off.
Page 93: Settings For The Hdmi
Settings for the HDMI [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: /RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack”...
Page 94: Settings For The Audio
x [AUDIO (HDMI)] You can select the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack. The system does not output the [OFF] sound from the HDMI OUT jack. The system outputs audio signals [ON] by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Page 95: [Audio Setup] Other Settings
x [DIGITAL IN] You can assign a digital sound input corresponding with the function “TV” and “SAT/CABLE.” Optical audio input signals are [TV t OPT, SAT/CABLE t assigned to “TV” function, COAX] coaxial audio input signals are assigned to “SAT/CABLE” function.
Page 96: Settings For The Speakers
x [BACKGROUND] You can select the background colour or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA DVD (MP3 file). The jacket picture (still picture) [JACKET PICTURE] appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.).
Page 97 x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] When you move the front speakers and center speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (A) from the listening position to the speakers. You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 meters for the center speaker. Set the front speaker distance.
Page 98: Adjusting The Speaker Level By Using The Test Tone
x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. Set the front speaker level [L/R] 0.0 dB between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB. Set the center speaker level [CENTER] 0.0 dB...
Page 99: Returning To The Default Settings
Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings "/1 Turn off the power. Press and hold "/1 on the control unit about 5 seconds. “MEMORY CLR” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately in the front panel display about 10 seconds.
Page 100: Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Clean the cabinets of the surround amplifier only with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.
Page 101: Notes About The Discs
IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen.
Page 102: Troubleshooting
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (S-AIR main unit (control unit and subwoofer) and S-AIR sub unit).
Page 103 Picture Symptom There is no picture. Picture noise appears. Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO SETUP], the picture does not fill the TV screen. Colour irregularity occurs on the TV screen. Remedy • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. •...
Page 104 Sound Symptom There is no sound. No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. Severe hum or noise is heard. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 file.
Page 105 Symptom No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. The beginning of the sound is cut off. • Set the Sound mode to other than “AUTO” (page 65). No sound is heard or sound is cut off. • The S-AIR main unit and/or the surround amplifier is installed in a place Operation Symptom Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
Page 106 Symptom The MP3 file cannot be played. The JPEG image file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO The MP3 files and JPEG image files start playing simultaneously. The DivX video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format. The titles of folder/file/file name are not displayed correctly.
Page 107 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 54). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken.
Page 108 The S-AIR function Symptom S-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit does the following: • Turns off. • Flashes. • Turns red. No sound is heard from the S-AIR sub unit. There is noise or the sound skips.
Page 109 (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. • turns green Check the status of the –...
Page 110: Self-Diagnosis Function
[VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.
Page 111: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section Power output (rated) Front L / Front R (rated): 35 W + 35 W (at 10 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 % THD) RMS output power (reference) Front L / Front R*: 50 W + 50 W (at 10 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD) Center*: 50 W...
Page 112: Glossary
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration On: 50 W Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed 85 × 100 × 330 mm by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the (w/h/d) speaker settings to your listening environment in (including EZW-RT10) a short period of time.
Page 113 To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high- quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of digital audio signals with no compression, and has incorporated this technology into the EZW-RT10/EZW-T100.
Page 114: 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 Bengali;...
Page 115: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Control unit (front panel) A Soft-touch buttons ( VOLUME –/+) (38) B Remote sensor (11) C Front panel display (117) FUNCTION VOLUME D [/1 (on/standby) (34, 99) /FUNCTION/ E Disc slot (39) (eject) (40)
Page 116 Control unit (rear panel) A TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (27) B ECM-AC2 jack (88) C SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack (28) D HDMI OUT jack (27) E TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (27) DMPORT F VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack (27) G VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks (27) H Ventilation slots I DMPORT jack (28)
Page 117 Front Panel Display About the indications in the front panel display MUTING TUNED TITLE CHAP SLEEP NIGHT DIGITAL A Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (83) B Lights up when muting function is activated. C Lights up when a CD or a DATA CD is loaded.
Page 118 Subwoofer A Ventilation slots B SYSTEM CONTROL jack (22) C SPEAKER jacks (23) D EZW-T100 slot (23) CAUTION Please do not remove the screws before installing the EZW-T100. Bottom of the subwoofer SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50 SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15 FRONT R FRONT L SUR R...
Page 119 Surround amplifier Front panel POWER POWER/ON LINE PHONES A PHONES jack (32) B POWER (ON/OFF) (32) C POWER / ON LINE indicator (32) D PAIRING indicator (78) E PAIRING button (78) Rear panel EZW-RT S-AIR ID SPEAKER PAIRING SURROUND SELECTOR SURROUND SURROUND BACK...
Page 120: Remote Control
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANALOG ANGLE 9 AUDIO CLEAR wl D.TUNING 0 DIGITAL DIMMER 5 DISPLAY 3 DVD MENU qa DVD TOP MENU wh ENTER 8 FUNCTION 4 MENU/HOME MUTING NIGHT ea ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg P – Z PICTURE NAVI wk PRESET +/–...
Page 121: Guide To The Control Menu Display
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 for certain disc only) 3 Control Menu display off...
Page 122 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message The scene number for a VIDEO CD (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CD/CD, folder number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
Page 123 [SHUFFLE] (page 47) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 48) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [DISC MENU] (page 49) You can display the DVD’s menu. [BROWSING] (page 58) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
Page 124: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 91 4:3 LETTER BOX 91 4:3 OUTPUT 92 4:3 PAN SCAN 91 5.1 Channel Surround 51 A/V SYNC 55 ANGLE 54 ATTENUATE 42 AUDIO 50 AUDIO (HDMI) 94 AUDIO DRC 95 AUDIO SETUP 94 AUTO CALIBRATION 88, 94 BACKGROUND 96 BASS 66 Batteries 11...
Page 125 TEST TONE 98 TRACK SELECTION 95 TREBLE 66 Troubleshooting 102 TV connection 26 TV TYPE 91 Unpacking 10 VIDEO SETUP 91 VOLUME LIMIT 93...

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