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Sony DAV-DX150 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-635-100-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DX150
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-635-100-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX150 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear 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-DX150 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... 9 Getting Started Unpacking ... 12 Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 12 Hookup Overview... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display... 72 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ... 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display... 74 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings ... 76 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers... 77 [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 DVD VIDEOs labeled system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

  • Page 9: 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 10 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
  • Page 11 [PROGRAM] (page 32) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 33) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 34) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 45) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2) •...

  • Page 13: Hookup Overview

    Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7. “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 18) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19) “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 24) “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...

  • Page 14: 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 77.

  • Page 15: Speakers

    Connecting the speakers Front speaker (R) Color label Surround speaker (R) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty –...

  • Page 16: Installing The Speakers On The Wall

    • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. To connect the speaker cords Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.
  • Page 17 • 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 18: 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 19: 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 cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection.
  • Page 20 To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P ) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 20).

  • Page 21: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met. x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, –...
  • Page 22 AUDIO To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. Note •...
  • Page 23 If the color system of the TV is PAL To set the system to PAL from NTSC, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the system. You need to hold X until the set powers on. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again by pressing "/1 while pressing and holding X on the system.

  • Page 24: Step 4: Other Component Hookup

    Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. Note • If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 19), you cannot connect other components to the system.
  • Page 25 • When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” (When you select “ATT ON,” “SAT” appears in the front panel display instead of “VIDEO.” (page 68))

  • Page 26: 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 14). "/1 To turn on the system Press "/1. To turn off the system Press "/1.

  • Page 27: 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 .. CLEAR ENTER Turn on the TV. Press [/1.
  • Page 28 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 29: 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 30: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. "/1 DISC 1-5 Disc tray Adjust the volume DISC SKIP REPEAT X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY 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 31: Additional Operations

    To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. Additional operations Press Stop Pause Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, > (except for JPEG) track, or scene Go back to the preceding .

  • Page 32: Creating Your Own Program

    “RESUME” appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc. 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.

  • Page 33: Playing In Random Order

    Press c. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). PROGRAM 0:00:00 ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6.
  • Page 34 6 (14) 2 : 5 0 TRACK Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. x When Program Play is activated • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program Play.

  • Page 35: Using The Dvd's Menu

    To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. • 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.

  • Page 36: 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 37: (Pbc Playback) About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    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. [Play without PBC] appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play.
  • Page 38 * “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 39: 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 • You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 50).

  • Page 40: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    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 41: 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 42 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 43: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    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 44 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). You can also play DATA CDs recorded in Multi Session (page 37), although DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session are not playable. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

  • Page 45: (Asian, Australian, And Middle Eastern Models Only) Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    To turn off the display Press MENU repeatedly. Selecting a DivX video file After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I 2 0 0 4 V E N U S...

  • Page 46: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note •...

  • Page 47: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H. Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. • For DATA CDs, this function works only for DivX video files.
  • Page 48 x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD without PBC Playback [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] 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] x When playing a DviX video (Asian,...

  • Page 49: 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 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. •...

  • Page 50: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. 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, CD, or MP3, file name of a DivX video* using the front panel display (page 92).

  • Page 51: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Disc name Track and index* The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds.
  • Page 52 x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- • T **:**:** Playing time of the current title • T–**:**:** Remaining time of the current title • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) •...
  • Page 53 1 ( 8 ) DATA CD 1 ( 2 0 ) 01/ 01/ 2003 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). • Date information is [YYYY/MM/DD]. YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day...

  • Page 54: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD* (DivX video files) 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 55: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    • [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) • [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track 2 • [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) • [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note •...

  • Page 56: Enjoying Surround Sound By Using Sound Field

    Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field * Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only. 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.

  • Page 57: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume

    properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.

  • Page 58: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup”...

  • Page 59: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DSGX again. Note • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. •...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 63 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OTHERS 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 64 using the number buttons.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Other Operations

    Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons ENTER Controlling TVs with the remote To control the TV You can control the TV by using following buttons.

  • Page 66: 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/VIDEO Number buttons...

  • Page 67: Enjoying The Sound Of Other Components

    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 • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while entering the code.

  • Page 68: Enjoying The Radio

    Using a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output level Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/ SAT jacks on the rear panel. You can also connect the components with a high audio output level (including 2V r.m.s components, such as MD, etc.) to the VIDEO/SAT jacks, and perform the following to prevent distortion occurring.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Using The Sleep Timer

    Press ENTER. Create a name by using the cursor buttons. 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...

  • Page 71: 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 Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.

  • Page 72: 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 73 to 79.

  • Page 73: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT: Selected setting 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 74: 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 72). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
  • Page 75 x [BACKGROUND] Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). [JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) PICTURE] appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.).

  • Page 76: [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 72). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC:...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Adjusting The Speaker Level By Using The Test Tone

    1.0 - 7.0 m/ 4 - 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 79 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 80: 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 81: 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 82 could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 19, 24). Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the screen.
  • Page 83 and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”...

  • Page 84: 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 or DATA DVD*.

  • Page 85: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated 55 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.
  • Page 86 Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) General Power requirements North American and Mexican models:...

  • Page 87: Glossary

    Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. ® DivX Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc.
  • Page 88 DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc.
  • Page 89 technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while sounds we can hear are not compressed.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (26, 30, 71) B Disc tray (30) C DISC 1-5 (30) D A (open/close) (30, 71) E H (play) (30) F X (pause) (31) G x (stop) (31, 71) H ./>...
  • Page 92 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (36) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (69) D Lights up when 2 channel source is...
  • Page 93 Rear panel FRONT R FRONT L A SPEAKER jacks (14) B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (21, 24) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (19) AUDIO IN DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (19) E AM terminal (18) F FM 75Ω...
  • Page 94 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) (65) B TV/VIDEO (65) C TUNER MENU (68) D SLEEP (70) E DISC SKIP (30) F PROGRESSIVE (20) G REPEAT/FM MODE (34, 69) H TUNER/BAND (69) I Number buttons (35, 61, 65) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* J CLEAR, - (27, 32, 66) K TOP MENU (35) L C/X/x/c/ENTER (26, 32, 56, 61, 67, 71,...

  • Page 95: 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 96 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 97: Amp Menu List

    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATTENUATE ATT ON ATT OFF...

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 74 4:3 LETTER BOX 74 4:3 OUTPUT 75 4:3 PAN SCAN 74 5.1 Channel Surround 55 A/V SYNC 45 Accessories 12 ALBUM 47 Album 87 AMP menu 26 AMP menu list 97 ANGLE 60 Antenna (aerial) Hookup 18 ATTENUATE 68 AUDIO 73 AUDIO DRC 76...
  • Page 99 Scan 46 SCENE 47 Scene 88 SCREEN SAVER 74 SCREEN SETUP 74 Searching 46 SETUP 72 Setup Display 72, 95 Shuffle Play 33 SIZE 77 SLEEP 70 Slide show 41 Slow-motion play 46 Sound Field 56 SPEAKER SETUP 77 Speaker setup 29 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 60, 73 TEST TONE 78...
  • Page 100 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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