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Sony DAV-FX10 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-590-760-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FX10
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-590-760-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX10 ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-FX10 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    ENERGY ® STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. ® is a U.S.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!...3 About This Manual ... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display... 10 Getting Started Unpacking ... 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 13 Hookup Overview... 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup... 15 Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup ...
  • Page 5 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display... 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 format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible frequency range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound.
  • Page 9 Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 10: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 11 *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs. *2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs.
  • Page 12 [ALBUM] (page 47) Selects the album to be played. [FILE] (page 47) Selects the JPEG image file to be played. [DATE] (page 52) Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera. [INTERVAL] (page 44) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen. [EFFECT] (page 45) Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

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

  • Page 14: Hookup Overview

    Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7. “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 15) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 20) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21) “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 25) “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

    Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 77.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the speakers Front speaker (R) 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 – Very humid –...

  • Page 17: Installing The Speakers On The Wall

    • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses. •...
  • Page 18 25 mm (1 inch) Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm (11/32 to 3/8 inch). 8 to 9 mm Attach the wall-mount pads on the rear side of the speaker. Hang the speakers on the screws. Note •...
  • Page 19 • 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 22).

  • Page 23: Connecting The Audio Cords

    – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. 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.
  • Page 24 AUDIO To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the VIDEO 2 (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 25: Connecting System And Other Component

    Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the system. VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO FRONT R VIDEO OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO...
  • Page 26 If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks only of the system. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. •...

  • Page 27: Step 5: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Mains Lead)

    Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 15). "/1 "/1 To turn on the system Press "/1.

  • Page 28: Step 7: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. ./> ENTER CLEAR With cover opened. Turn on the TV.
  • Page 29 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 30: 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 31: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs "/1 Disc slot DISC 1-5 FUNCTION DISC SKIP ./> X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY ALBUM –/+ With cover opened. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.
  • Page 32 Additional operations Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, track, or scene Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene Mute the sound Change a disc while playing another disc Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the Stop play and remove the desired disc Replay the previous scene*...

  • Page 33: Creating Your Own Program

    If “Resume” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. Press H. The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Note • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 76), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.

  • Page 34: Playing In Random Order

    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 ENTER.
  • Page 35 6 (14) PLAY 2 : 5 0 TRACK Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. x When Program Play is activated •...

  • Page 36: Using The Dvd's Menu

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

  • Page 37: 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 38: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

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

  • Page 39: (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 40 * “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 41: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this system. C/X/x/c ENTER With cover opened. • You can view the disc information while playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files (page 50).

  • Page 42: Selecting A Jpeg Image File

    The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. Press X/x to select an album and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G 1 ( 2 5 6 ) W A L T Z F O R D E B B Y M Y R O M A N C E...

  • Page 43: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Rotating direction 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 44 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 45: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

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

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

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

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

    Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.
  • Page 48 [INDEX] x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] x When playing a Super Audio CD [TRACK] [INDEX] x When playing a CD [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM] [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) [ALBUM] [FILE] Example: when you select...

  • Page 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 With cover opened. 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 With cover opened. Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel Display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3, using the front panel display (page 91).

  • Page 51: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the Disc name. • You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu.
  • Page 52 x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters.

  • Page 53: Sound Adjustments

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

  • Page 54: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    Checking the audio signal format (DVD only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL Front (L/R) +...

  • Page 55: Enjoying Surround Sound By Using Sound Field

    Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD. Each time you press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 56 In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director.

  • Page 57: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    • When you select “MULTI ST.” or “REAR ST.,” “LINK” lights up in the front panel display. Selecting a sound field for movies, music, news, sports, or others x HALL, JAZZ CLUB, LIVE CONCERT, GAME, SPORTS, MONO MOVIE The each mode provided sound to suit the source.

  • Page 58: Using The Sound Effect

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

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62 The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Changing The Password

    Area Code Standard Code Standard number Argentina 2044 Malaysia Australia 2047 Mexico Austria 2046 Netherlands 2376 Belgium 2057 Zealand Brazil 2070 Norway Canada 2079 Pakistan Chile 2090 Philippines China 2092 Portugal Denmark 2115 Russia Finland 2165 Singapore France 2174 Spain Germany 2109 Sweden...

  • Page 64: Other Operations

    • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the...

  • Page 65: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push. TV CH + ALBUM –/+...
  • Page 66 (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 Note VIDEO4 • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function VIDEO5 may not work on some SONY TVs.) VIDEO6 • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this VIDEO7 function may not work. Install the system near the VIDEO8 •...

  • Page 67: Enjoying The Sound Of Other Components

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

  • Page 68: Enjoying The Radio

    Enjoying the Radio PRESET –/+ C/X/x/c ENTER CLEAR With cover opened. Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the band you want appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 69: Naming Preset Stations

    To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning.

  • Page 70: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ...

  • Page 71: 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 system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.

  • 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 [BLACK LEVEL] Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. [ON] Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [OFF] Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white.

  • 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: x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW...

  • 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 21, 25). Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the screen.
  • Page 83 • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 84: Self-Diagnosis Function

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, the system has performed the self- (xx is a number) diagnosis function. ,Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5- character service number. Example: E 61 10...

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

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS 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: Glossary

    Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 70 × 100 mm (2 ×...
  • Page 87 more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
  • Page 88 Progressive format (sequential scanning) In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (31) (remote sensor) (13) C Front panel display (91) D PHONES jack (31) E VOLUME +/– (31) F FUNCTION (31) G ./>...
  • Page 91 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (38) B Current mode (DVD function only) C Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 92: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A SPEAKER jacks (15) B VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (25) C VIDEO 1 COAXIAL IN jack (25) D VIDEO 1 VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks (23, 25) E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21) FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER...
  • Page 93 Remote Open the cover. A TV (64) B DISC SKIP (31) C SOUND FIELD (55) D ./> PRESET –/+, TV CH –/+ (28, 32, 68) E H (play) (31) button has a tactile dot.* F TOP MENU (36) G C/X/x/c/ENTER (27, 33, 45, 55, 58, 60, 67, 72) C/X/x/c have tactile dots.*...
  • Page 94 eg TV CH –/+ (64) The TV CH + button has a tactile dot.* eh TV VOL +/– (64) ej MULTI/2CH (37) ek SA-CD/CD (37) el AMP MENU (27, 45, 58, 67) * Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

  • 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: Amp Menu List

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

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 74 4:3 LETTER BOX 74 4:3 OUTPUT 75 4:3 PAN SCAN 74 5.1 Channel Surround 54 A/V SYNC 45 Accessories 13 ALBUM 47 Album 86 AMP menu 27, 45, 58, 67 AMP menu list 96 ANGLE 59 Antenna (aerial) Hookup 20 AUDIO 73 AUDIO DRC 58...
  • Page 98 S VIDEO 21 Scan 46 SCENE 47 Scene 88 SCREEN SAVER 74 SCREEN SETUP 74 Searching 46 SETUP 72 Setup Display 72, 95 Shuffle Play 34 SIZE 77 SLEEP 70 Slide show 43 Slow-motion play 46 Sound Field 55 SPEAKER SETUP 77 Speaker setup 30 Speaker System Hookup 15 SUBTITLE 59, 73...
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