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2-895-970-E2(1)
DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ555M
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-895-970-E2(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ555M ©2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    • Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome! ... 2 About This Manual ... 5 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 5 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ... 9 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV ... 14 Step 3: Positioning the System...
  • Page 4 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ... 69 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ... 72 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ... 74 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display... 76 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

  • Page 5: 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 unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area.

  • Page 6: Region Code

    The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: •...
  • Page 7 indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 8: Getting Started - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 91. 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 unit.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers

    Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers.) About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 15. Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. •...
  • Page 10 Attach the post cover to the other end of the post. Orient the slot toward you, attach the post cover so that the slot of the post engages with the tab of the post cover, then secure with the screw. Speaker cord Hole Upper part of the...
  • Page 11 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slit on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with the 2 screws.
  • Page 12 Adjust the height of the speaker. Loosen (but do not remove) the screws, adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the screws. Adjust the speaker of one side, then adjust another speaker by checking lines as a guide. Note •...
  • Page 13 Fully-assembled illustration Front speaker (L): Front speaker (R): White label Red label White...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv

    Step 2: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 24. For other component connection, see page 28. To accept progressive signals, see page 26. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Speakers

    1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. To the SPEAKER jack Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Tv

    2 Connecting the TV Required cords Video cord Audio cord (not supplied) • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals.
  • Page 17 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). •...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Positioning The System

    Step 3: Positioning the System 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 (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 19: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. C/X/x/c, Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Note • Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” (page 30).
  • Page 20 Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not supplied) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. Press Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES]. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc.
  • Page 21 • If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 76). To recall the Quick Setup display Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press The options for [SETUP] appear.

  • Page 22: Getting Started - Advanced

    Getting Started – ADVANCED – Turning off the Demonstration X/x/c, After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note • When you press "/1 on the unit, the demonstration does not turn off.

  • Page 23: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    • 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: Connecting The Tv (Advanced)

    Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). TV with HDMI* IN jack SPEAKER CENTER...
  • Page 25 To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack.
  • Page 26 480p* × 1280 720p* × 480p* × 1920 1080i* × • “720 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals. × • “1280 720p*”: Sends 1280 × 720p video signals. × • “1920 1080i*”: Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals. × *i: interlace, p: progressive **Depending on the country, [720 ×...
  • Page 27 NORMAL (INTERLACE) PROGRESSIVE x NORMAL (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)). x PROGRESSIVE Select this setting when: –...

  • Page 28: Connecting Other Components

    Connecting Other Components 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. SPEAKER CENTER WOOFER AUDIO VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.
  • Page 29 To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). •...

  • Page 30: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 FUNCTION Disc tray Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

  • Page 31: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Press . (except for JPEG) Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene Turn off the sound MUTING. To cancel, temporarily press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume. Z on the remote or A Stop play and remove the disc on the unit.

  • Page 32: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    Changing the input level of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Movie Or Music Mode

    Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. •...

  • Page 34: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD.
  • Page 35 • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

  • Page 36: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    Various Functions for Playing Discs 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. Note • Depending on the DVD/DivX video/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 37: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD 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 38: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only) •...

  • Page 39: Creating Your Own Program

    • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc.
  • Page 40 PROGRAM 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]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press Selected track...

  • Page 41: Playing In Random Order

    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Note • Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.

  • Page 42: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears.

  • Page 43: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU.

  • Page 44: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined.

  • Page 45: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural Surround audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW Some DVD-Rs/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...

  • Page 46: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc 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, MP3, or file name of a DivX video using the front panel display (page 98).
  • Page 47 x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track •...

  • Page 48: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select then press The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
  • Page 50 MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) 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...

  • Page 51: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in that order. • A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Note •...

  • Page 52: Selecting A Jpeg Image File Or Album

    To stop playback Press x. To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Press ./>. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing ..

  • Page 53: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    To stop playback Press x. • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press X. Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound...

  • Page 54: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. • When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single album.

  • Page 55: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos About DivX Video Files ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an ® official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that ® contain DivX video files.
  • Page 56 To go to the next or previous page Press C/c. To turn off the display Press DVD MENU repeatedly. To stop playback Press x. Selecting a DivX video file After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press 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...

  • Page 57: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 58: Tuner Functions

    Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or –...

  • Page 59: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 58)). Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET + or –...
  • Page 60 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. 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 61: Other Operations

    Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV (Sony only) with the supplied remote. Controlling TVs with the remote You can control the TV by using following buttons. By pressing You can TV [/1* Turn the TV on or off.

  • Page 62: Enjoying Karaoke

    By pressing Number TV CH + Note • This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on some Sony TVs.) • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work. Install the unit near the TV.
  • Page 63 Note • The Control Menu display has 2 pages. Depending on the source, press twice to select [KARAOKE MODE]. Press X/x repeatedly to select [KARAOKE MODE], then press The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press The system enters karaoke mode.

  • Page 64: Key Control

    You can check the audio information by pressing AUDIO (page 43) Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “ ” appears at the current audio format. Example: 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment. 3/0: Recorded with guide melody. 3/1: Recorded with guide melody and one guide vocal.
  • Page 65 • [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2 • [1]: Guide vocal 1 • [2]: Guide vocal 2 x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. • [L+R]: Same sound is output from both speakers. • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound x When playing a Super VCD •...

  • Page 66: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.

  • Page 67: 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 SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.

  • Page 68: Deactivating The Buttons On The Unit

    Note • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case. Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit (Child Lock)

  • Page 69: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two 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. •...
  • Page 70 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...
  • Page 71 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press 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 The area is selected. When you select [OTHERS t], select and enter a standard code in the table of “Parental Control Area Code List”...

  • Page 72: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room

    Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press The display for entering the password appears.
  • Page 73 • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not supplied) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. •...

  • Page 74: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Press The setting is made. Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press • [YES]: continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see Step 4 of “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 74). • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. SPEAKER FORMATION Continue with AUTO CALIBRATION? Note •...
  • Page 75 face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. AUDIO IN / MIC 1 / A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Press X/x to select [YES], then press Calibration starts. Measuring.

  • Page 76: Using The Setup Display

    – do not insert or eject a disc. – do not disconnect the calibration mic. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer calibration. Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.
  • Page 77 The Setup item is selected. Example: [SCREEN SETUP] Selected item SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE 4:3 OUTPUT: Setup items Select an item using X/x, then press The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER:...

  • Page 78: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 76). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU:...
  • Page 79 Note • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x [YC /RGB (HDMI)] Selects the type of HDMI signal output from HDMI OUT jack. Outputs YC signals. [RGB] Outputs RGB signals.

  • Page 80: [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. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 76). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP HDMI CONTROL: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC:...

  • Page 81: Settings For The Speakers

    [ON] Outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/ 16 bit PCM. Note • When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI cord and [ON] is selected, DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV.
  • Page 82 x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 19), the settings is automatically displayed. 1.0 - 7.0 m 3 - 23 ft Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Speaker Level By Using The Test Tone

    [SUBWOOFER] Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB +6.0 dB. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] Set this between –6.0 dB and 0.0 dB +6.0 dB.

  • Page 84: Returning To The Default Settings

    Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.

  • Page 85: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types).

  • Page 86: Notes About The Discs

    After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
  • Page 87 protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not light up). See page 98. • If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack by pressing VIDEO FORMAT may solve the problem (page 25).
  • Page 88 The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 43). • Make sure the unit is connected properly. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.
  • Page 89 • 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 90: 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 91: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 142 watts (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD) Subwoofer*: 140 watts (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10 % THD) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

  • Page 92: Glossary

    4.1 kg Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. DivX Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc.
  • Page 93 x Music mode The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds...
  • Page 94 MPEG audio A coding system to compress digital audio signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the audio format of DVD. Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs.

  • Page 95: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi...

  • Page 96: 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) (30) B A (open/close) (30) C Disc operation (30) D FUNCTION (30) E Front panel display (98) (remote sensor) (8) G VOLUME control (30) H MIC 2 jack (62) I AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (19, 28,...

  • Page 97: Rear Panel

    Rear panel FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER CENTER WOOFER A SPEAKER jacks (14) B DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (28) C TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (28) D DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (28, 67) E MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO) jacks (24) F AM terminal (14) Screws*...
  • Page 98 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is correctly connected to HDCP (high- bandwidth digital content protection) compliant device with HDMI or DVI (digital visual interface) input. (24) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 99: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu display 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 100 Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/ DATA DVDs.
  • Page 101 [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 72, 74) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 39) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 41) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
  • Page 102 • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).

  • Page 103: 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 OSD* MENU* AUDIO* SUBTITLE* SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE 4:3 LETTER 4:3 PAN SCAN /RGB (HDMI) SCREEN SAVER...

  • Page 104: System Menu List

    System Menu List You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu MEMORY FM MODE NAME IN SLEEP DIMMER DEMO ATTENUATE SL SR REV CHILD LOCK Appears during “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” only. Appears during “TUNER FM” only. “ATTENUATE”...

  • Page 105: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 78 4:3 LETTER BOX 78 4:3 OUTPUT 79 4:3 PAN SCAN 78 5.1 Channel Surround 44 A/V SYNC 49 ALBUM 37 Album 92 ANGLE 48 ATTENUATE 32 AUDIO 78 AUDIO (HDMI) 80 AUDIO DRC 80 Auto Calibration 74, 92 BACKGROUND 79 Batteries 8 CHAPTER 37...
  • Page 106 Radio 59 Radio Stations 58 Rear Panel 97 Region Code 6, 94 Remote 8, 61 Repeat Play 42 RESET 77 Resume Play 38 S VIDEO 25 Scan 36 SCENE 37 Scene 94 SCREEN SAVER 79 SCREEN SETUP 78 Searching 36 Selecting 33 SETUP 76 Setup Display 76, 103...

  • Page 107: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANGLE 5 (48) AUDIO 4 (43) CLEAR ef (37, 61, 77) D.TUNING wf (59) DISPLAY ej (46, 60) DVD MENU wh (43, 55, 61) DVD TOP MENU qf (43) DYNAMIC BASS wd (66) ECHO qk (63) ENTER wg (61) FUNCTION ws (26, 30, 31, 38,...
  • Page 108 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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