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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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.
Table of Contents Welcome!...3 About This Manual ... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display...9 Getting Started Unpacking ... 12 Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 12 Hookup Overview... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup... 14 Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup ...
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Additional Information Precautions ... 74 Notes about the Discs... 75 Troubleshooting ... 75 Self-diagnosis Function ... 78 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications ... 79 Glossary ...80 Language Code List ...83 Index to Parts and Controls...84 DVD Setup Display List ...88 AMP Menu List ...
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.
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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 •...
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If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO...
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.
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message *1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs.
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[PROGRAM] (page 29) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 31) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 31) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/ album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 42) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.
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 (6) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) •...
Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7. “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 18) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19) “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 23) “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)”...
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 71.
Connecting the speakers Front speaker (R) Color label Surround speaker (R) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty –...
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. To connect the speaker cords Connect the speaker cords after bending the bare wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker insulation from being inserted in the speaker terminal.
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• 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.
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). •...
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 connection method A, B, or C.
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To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P ) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 20).
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Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met. x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, –...
Connecting the audio cords Outputs TV sound through the speakers of this system. AUDIO To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the TV/VCR (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.
Step 4: Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. Note • If you connect a TV to the TV/VCR jacks in Step 3 (page 19), you cannot connect other components to the system. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 14). Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
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 Turn on the TV. Press [/1.
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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):...
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.
Playing Discs Playing Discs "/1 Disc tray REPEAT X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.
Press Stop play and remove the disc Replay the previous scene* replay) during playback. Briefly fast forward the current scene* advance) during playback. Go to the next or previous ALBUM + or – during album* playback. *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for the United Kingdom models).
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Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press ENTER. The options for [PROGRAM] appear. 6 (14) 2 : 5 0 Press X/x to select [SET press ENTER. [TRACK] is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1.
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) (VIDEO CD, CD only) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. •...
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.
Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the 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.
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* “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.
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files C/X/x/c ENTER Selecting an MP3 audio track or album Load a DATA CD. The albums recorded on the DATA CD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E...
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3 ( 3 0 ) R O C K B E S T H I T K A R A O K E M Y F A V O U R I T E S O N G R & B J A Z Z C L A S S I C S A L S A O F C U B A...
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. When you play back the DATA CD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below.
Press X/x to select [INTERVAL], then press ENTER. The options for [INTERVAL] appear. DATA CD 10 / 29 / 2 004 NORMAL NORMAL FAST SLOW1 SLOW2 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds.
Enjoying DivX (Except for the United Kingdom models) C/X/x/c ENTER 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 ®...
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• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. Note, however, this system does not conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
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. ENTER Press DISPLAY in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select SYNC], then press ENTER.
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Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video*/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) * Except for the United Kingdom models. Opposite direction × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DivX video*/VIDEO CD only) ×...
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.
Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you want to search for. If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number.
Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or Note • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items.
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When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW Playing time and number of the current title Remaining time of the current title Playing time and number of the current chapter Remaining time of the current chapter Disc name Title and chapter The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds.
Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown in the charts. Station name* Frequency* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station (page 64). Returns to the original display when several seconds has elapsed.
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files* on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen. Bit rate* 17:30 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name Track/file name *1 Except for the United Kingdom models.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files*) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
• [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) • [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track 2 • [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) • [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note •...
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. Press SOUND FIELD. Each time you press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.
Enjoying virtual surround speakers x VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual surround speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual surround speakers. This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 23). Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” (“ATTENUATE”...
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. 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.
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.
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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...
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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 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.
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...
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons ENTER Controlling TVs with the remote To control the TV You can control the TV by using following buttons.
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push. TV/VIDEO Number buttons...
Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while entering the code.
Using a Video Cassette Recorder Connect the Video Cassette Recorder to the TV/ VCR jacks on the rear panel. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” appears in the front panel display. Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.
Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER. The station is stored. Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations”...
To erase the character, press C/c repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. Press ENTER. The station name is stored. 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.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. X/x/c ENTER Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.
Settings and Adjustments 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 88. Displayed items differ depending on the country model.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 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. Press ENTER.
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 67). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND:...
x [4:3 OUTPUT] This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 69). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the system.
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs. [OFF] Does not store the resume settings in memory.
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[FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [BEHIND]: Select this if surround speakers are located in section B. [SIDE]: Select this if surround speakers are located in section A. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL (SURROUND)].
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).
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.
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• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy- protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 19, 23).
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• Moisture has condensed inside the system and may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
• The 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.
Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. ® DivX Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.
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and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited. DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc.
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12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs.
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...
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (24, 28, 66) B Disc tray (28) C A (open/close) (28, 66) D H (play) (28) E X (pause) (28) F x (stop) (28, 66) G ./>...
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Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (33) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (64) D Lights up when 2 channel source is...
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Rear panel A SPEAKER jacks (14) B TV/VCR AUDIO IN jacks (22, 23) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (19) AUDIO IN TV / VCR FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER WOOFER SPEAKER D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (19) E AM terminal (18) F FM 75Ω...
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Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) (60) B TV/VIDEO (60) C TUNER MENU (63) D SLEEP (65) E PROGRESSIVE (20) F REPEAT/FM MODE (31, 64) G TUNER/BAND (64) H Number buttons (32, 56, 60) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* I CLEAR, - (29, 60, 61) J TOP MENU (32) K C/X/x/c/ENTER (24, 29, 52, 56, 60, 66,...
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...
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATTENUATE ATT ON ATT OFF...