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- Page 1 2-660-929-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX900W ©2006 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom exterior. 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-FX900W Serial No.______________ WARNING...
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Page 3: Welcome
30 minutes before operating the unit. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 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 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome!... 3 About This Manual ... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier...10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV...16 Step 3: Positioning the System ...20 Step 4: Performing the Quick... - Page 5 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ... 70 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ... 71 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ... 74 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ... 76 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display...
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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 Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the...
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Page 8: Region Code
Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. 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. -
Page 9: Getting Started - Basic
Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 92. 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. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system. -
Page 10: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers And Installing The Surround Amplifier
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17. The IR receiver cord should be used for the surround speaker (L) only. The illustrations below show how to install the surround speaker (L). - Page 11 Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about 100 mm (4 inch) and twist together. Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.
- Page 12 Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin. Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
- Page 13 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord). Note • Do not catch the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord) between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.
- Page 14 Attach the spacers. Spacers (4) (supplied) Push open the cover (surround amplifier only). Attach the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide pins. Rear of surround speaker Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes. Run cords through the slot.
- Page 15 Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier. From surround speaker (L). Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up. The speaker base has storage space in the back. Attach the cover (surround amplifier only).
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Page 16: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 27. For other component connection, see page 31. To accept progressive signals, see page 29. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. -
Page 17: 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. 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 18: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)
• 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 37). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. - Page 19 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). •...
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Page 20: 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 the same distance from the listening position (A). The front speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position. -
Page 21: 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 and POWER on the surround amplifier. Note • Disconnect the headphones when you perform the Quick Setup. - Page 22 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.
- Page 23 POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green. • If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ ON LINE indicator turns green.
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Page 24: 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 system, the demonstration does not turn off. -
Page 25: Installing The Speakers And The Ir Transmitter 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 26 • Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.
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Page 27: Tv Hookup (Advanced)
TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a 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). - Page 28 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied).
- Page 29 Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. PROGRESSIVE “PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. Press FUNCTION +/–...
- Page 30 x INTERLACE Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.
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Page 31: Other Component Hookup
Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL... - Page 32 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 system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). •...
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Page 33: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing Discs Disc slot FUNCTION "/1 DISC 1-5 DISC SKIP MUTING VOLUME +/– Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. -
Page 34: 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 35: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c, Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2 jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation. -
Page 36: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 27) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 31). SOUND FIELD Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV/VCR1”... -
Page 37: Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments 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. - Page 38 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.
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Page 39: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. -
Page 40: 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/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. -
Page 41: 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/Super Audio 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 42: Searching By Scene
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD- RW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code. -
Page 43: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1. -
Page 44: Creating Your Own Program
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Note •... -
Page 45: Playing In Random Order
To change or cancel a program Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. -
Page 46: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. -
Page 47: Using The Dvd's Menu
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. •... -
Page 48: Changing The Sound
Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO 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 49: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R) 1 : ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Surround Front (L/R) (Monaural) 2 : SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 Currently playing program format About audio signals... -
Page 50: 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, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3 using the front panel display (page 100). - Page 51 x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc •...
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Page 52: 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 53: 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 screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. -
Page 54: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
Note • Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. • When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. - Page 55 • 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 Association (JEITA).
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Page 56: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 audio track or album Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing from the first album. Press MENU. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. - Page 57 Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last image on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing C.
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Page 58: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. -
Page 59: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show
Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. -
Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 61)). 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 63: Listening To The Xm Radio
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown. - Page 64 Note • Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/). Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT XM Jack Note •...
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Page 65: Presetting Xm Radio Channels
Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “XM” appears in the front panel display. Press D.TUNING. Enter the channel number using the number buttons. Press The selected channel is tune in. Note •... - Page 66 You can select a preset channel from 1 to Note • The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. • When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel display (“channel 0”...
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Page 67: Other Operations
By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table) -
Page 68: 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. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV’s input source connected to this... -
Page 69: Using The Sound Effect
TV CH + 0.5 (Default) Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the •... -
Page 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: Advanced Settings And Adjustments
Advanced Settings and Adjustments 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. •... - Page 72 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 73 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”...
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Page 74: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room
Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu 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 75 cords and surround speakers using the wireless system. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position.
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Page 76: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically
Note • Speaker sound in the other room is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. • [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when installing all the speakers and connecting the system by the speaker cords. Press The selected setting takes effect. Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press •... - Page 77 face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Press X/x to select [YES], then press Calibration starts. Measuring. Please wait a moment. Note •...
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Page 78: Using The Setup Display
Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 105. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Note •... -
Page 79: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. Press All the settings explained on pages 79 to 85 return to the default settings. -
Page 80: 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 78). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI):... - Page 81 Outputs YC signals. [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. Note • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set ] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YC x [SCREEN SAVER] The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes,...
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Page 82: [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 78). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC:... -
Page 83: 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 84: Adjusting The Speaker Level By Using The Test Tone
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] 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 21), the settings is automatically displayed. Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. -
Page 85: Returning To The Default Settings
Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. -
Page 86: Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). -
Page 87: Notes About The Discs
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with the surround amplifier, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (system, IR transmitter, and surround speaker (L)). - Page 88 • You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 29). • Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set progressive format.
- Page 89 There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 16, 83). • Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. •...
- Page 90 • 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.
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Page 91: Self-Diagnosis Function
[VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the 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 92: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output Power): Amplifier section US models: Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % Other models: Stereo mode (rated) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. - Page 93 Rated impedance 3.0 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 92 × 593 × 80 mm × 23 (w/h/d) 280 × 1,200 × 280 mm × 47 inches) (w/h/d) with stand (long) 280 × 715 × 280 mm × 28 inches) (w/h/d) with stand (short) Mass (approx.) 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)
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Page 94: Glossary
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. 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. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer... - Page 95 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 more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker.
- Page 96 Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm The Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm is made of a light weight and highly rigid composite material that consists of Mica flake and synthetic fiber. It is constructed with layers of Mica flake. This construction realizes diaphragm with low density and high rigidity at the same time. In this system, a Mica-reinforced-cellular- diaphragm is used for the subwoofer.
- Page 97 • 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded • Multi-channel area: An area in which multi- channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are recorded 2 channel area Super Audio CD Multi channel area layer You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player.
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Page 98: Language Code List
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;... -
Page 99: 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 (33) B Front panel display (100) C Disc operation (33) D VOLUME –/+ (33) (remote sensor) (9) Rear panel (DVD ONLY) FRONT R FRONT L A HDMI OUT jack (27) - Page 100 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (70) B Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) C Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected.
- Page 101 Surround amplifier A POWER/ON LINE indicator (23) B POWER (23) POWER / ON LINE POWER SPEAKER SS-TS56W SUR L SUR R C SS-TS56W jack (16) D SPEAKER jacks (16) Front panel Rear panel...
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Page 102: 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 103 Control Menu items 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) Selected item DISC TITLE CHAPTER Function name of selected Control REPEAT Menu item Operation message Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
- Page 104 [TIME/TEXT] (page 41) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 74, 76) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/2CH] (page 53) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
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Page 105: 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 HDMI AUTO... -
Page 106: Amp Menu List
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DEMO ATTENUATE* SL SR REV * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function. DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATT ON ATT OFF REV ON... -
Page 107: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 80 4:3 LETTER BOX 80 4:3 OUTPUT 81 4:3 PAN SCAN 80 5.1 Channel Surround 48 A/V SYNC 53 ALBUM 41 Album 94 AMP MENU 24, 35, 70 AMP menu list 106 ANGLE 52 ATTENUATE 35 AUDIO 79 AUDIO (HDMI) 82 AUDIO DRC 82 Auto Calibration 76, 94... - Page 108 Radio 62 Radio Stations 61 Rear Panel 99 Region Code 8, 96 Remote 9, 67 Repeat Play 46 RESET 79 Resume Play 43 S VIDEO 28 Scan 40 SCENE 41 Scene 96 SCREEN SAVER 81 SCREEN SETUP 80 Searching 40 Selecting 36 SETUP 78 Setup Display 78, 105...
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Page 112: Remote Control
After pressing the TV button w;, you can control the menu on a Sony TV. On the menu screen, DISPLAY button ea doubles as the MENU button, and the AMP MENU button 7 double as the TOOLS button.