Sony HCD-GZR33D Operating Instructions Manual
Sony HCD-GZR33D Operating Instructions Manual

Sony HCD-GZR33D Operating Instructions Manual

Sony mini hi-fi component system operating instructions

Advertisement

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Sony HCD-GZR33D

  • Page 2 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions.
  • Page 4 The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual  The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GZR33Di and LBT- LCD7Di. Each model consists of the following components. MHC-GZRDi Main unit: HCD-GZR33D Speaker system: SS-GZR77D (Front speakers) LBT-LCD7Di Main unit: HCD-LCD7Di Speaker system: SS-LCD7Di (Front speakers)
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ... 5 Playable discs ... 8 Guide to parts and controls ...11 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...23 Hooking up the TV...27 Setting the LCD ...31 Setting the clock ...32 Performing “QUICK” setup ...33 Using the “THEATRE SYNC”...
  • Page 7 Additional Information Troubleshooting ... 107 Precautions ... 124 Specifications ... 126 Compatible devices with this system ... 130 Compatible iPod models with this system ... 132 Guide to the Control Menu display ... 133 Playback priority of file types ... 137 Language code list ...
  • Page 8: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Characteristics  DVD VIDEO  DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode  DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format  DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) ...
  • Page 9 Type Disc logo DATA CD DATA DVD  MP3 files: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.  JPEG image files: JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format (DCF “Design rule for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association”...
  • Page 10 Discs that cannot be played  CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format  Data part of CD-Extras  Data part of Mixed CDs  Super Audio CDs  DVD Audio discs  DVD-RAMs ...
  • Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Main unit  Continued...
  • Page 12   (on/standby) button (page 76, 80, 84, 98) Press to turn on or off the system. STANDBY indicator (page 107) Lights up when the system is turned off.  Display  iPod Dock (page 26) Place an iPod into the iPod Dock to listen to audio contents stored in the iPod.
  • Page 13  CLEAR button (page 33, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 51, 63, 78, 84, 86, 87) Press to delete a pre-programmed track or file. Press to erase files or folders from the connected optional USB device.  RETURN button Press to return to the previous menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 14  OPERATION DIAL (page 37, 65) Turn to select a track, chapter or video file. Turn to select the preset station.  DISC 1  DISC 3* buttons (page 38, 76) Press to select a disc. Press to switch to the “DVD” function from other function.
  • Page 15  DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE button (page 36) Press to select a disc. Press to exchange a disc while playing.  GROOVE button (page 89) Press to reinforce the bass. PRESET EQ button (page 89) Press to select the sound effect. EQ BAND/MEMORY button (page 90) Press to select the frequency band when adjusting the equalizer.
  • Page 16 Remote   (on/standby) button (page 32, 76, 80, 84, 98) Press to turn on or off the system. TV  (on/standby) button (page 30) Press to turn on or off the TV.  DISC SKIP button (page 38, 76) Press to select a disc.
  • Page 17 Press to switch to the direct tuning mode.  MEMORY SELECT button (page 87, 88) Press to select the playback source or transferring destination on a Sony Ericsson mobile phone. ANGLE button (page 38) Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO with multi-angles only).
  • Page 18   (play) button (page 36, 37, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 58, 68, 71, 82, 83, 87) Press to start playback. / (rewind/fast forward) button (page 37, 68, 71) Press to find a point in a track, file, chapter or video file.
  • Page 19  ENTER button (page 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 64, 65, 68, 70, 71, 76, 77, 78, 80, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 90, 94, 96, 97, 98, 100) Press to enter the settings.
  • Page 20 THEATRE SYNC button (page 35) Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC” function. This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 31). The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, VOLUME + and  buttons on the remote have a tactile dot.
  • Page 21 Indicators  TIMER indicator (page 97) Lights up when the Play Timer or Rec Timer is set, and flashes when the Sleep Timer is set.  Dolby D (Dolby Digital) indicator (page 140) DTS indicator (page 140) Indicates the current surround format. ...
  • Page 22 Display The front panel display for MHC-GZR33Di and LBT-LCD7Di are liquid crystal displays (LCD). You can confirm contents and the Control Menu displayed on the TV screen in the LCD. To set the LCD, see “Setting the LCD” (page 31). ...
  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely  To front speaker (Right)  AM loop antenna  FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  To front speaker (Left)  To wall outlet Continued ...
  • Page 24  FM/AM antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.  Speakers Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cords.
  • Page 25: Inserting Batteries

    Attaching the speaker foot Attach the supplied speaker foot at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from slipping. Front speakers (Left ()/Right ()) Inserting batteries Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, ...
  • Page 26: Using The Ipod

    When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the DVD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press / to turn on the system, then press DVD. Make sure that no disc is loaded in the system and check that “NO DISC”...
  • Page 27: Hooking Up The Tv

    Hooking up the TV Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. When connecting a video deck Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do not connect this unit to the TV through the video deck.
  • Page 28 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select “iPod” (or press iPod/OPR on the unit). Press / to turn off the system. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “Sony DEMO” appears in the display. Press / on the unit while holding down  on the unit.
  • Page 29 Changing the format of the video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Progressive is a method for displaying TV images that reduces flickering and sharpens the image. To use this method, you need to connect to a TV that can accept progressive signals.
  • Page 30 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired setting, then press ENTER. The default setting is underlined.  OFF: Outputs interlace signals. Select this setting when: your TV does not accept  progressive signals. your TV is connected to jacks ...
  • Page 31: Setting The Lcd

    Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in yellow. Press TV / while Turn the TV on or off holding down TV.
  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    Setting the LCD The default setting is underlined. PICTURE MODE Allows you to select options best suited for videos and pictures, respectively. STANDARD: For standard pictures. Recommended for home entertainment. VIVID: Enhances picture contrast and sharpness. CINEMA: For viewing film-based content.
  • Page 33: Performing "Quick" Setup

    Performing “QUICK” setup Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK” setup. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in step 3. The guide message will disappear from the TV screen. Turn on your TV and select the video input*.
  • Page 34 Press  or  repeatedly to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a : standard TV: Select “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN” (page 60) If you have a wide-screen TV or a : standard TV with wide-screen mode: Select “16:9”...
  • Page 35: Using The "Theatre Sync" Function

    TV. To change the transmission time Press the following buttons while holding down . Press Transmission time (seconds) 0.5 (Default) Note This function is only for Sony TV series, however, some TV products may also not work.
  • Page 36: Disc

    Disc Playing a disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. DivX and MPEG4 video files can only be played back on MHC-GZR33Di. Note on the maximum number of tracks, files and folders on a DATA CD/DVD...
  • Page 37 Other operations Do this Press . To resume Stop playback playback where you stopped the disc, press  (or  on the unit). To play back from the beginning of the disc, press  twice, then press  (or  on the unit).
  • Page 38 Do this Replay the Press previous scene during playback. (Instant Replay) Briefly fast Press ADVANCE forward the during playback. current scene (Instant Advance) Change the Press ANGLE angle repeatedly during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Display the Press SUBTITLE subtitle repeatedly during...
  • Page 39 Notes  You cannot perform resume playback during Shuffle Play or Program Play.  Resume playback may not work properly with some discs.  Resume playback is canceled when  you press  when playback is stopped.  you open the disc tray. ...
  • Page 40 Changing the language/sound Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio format or mode. The default setting is underlined. When playing a DVD VIDEO: Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the option of language and audio format varies. When a 4-digit number is displayed, the digits represent a language code (see “Language code list”...
  • Page 41 When playing a Super VCD:  1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 1.  1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural).  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.
  • Page 42 Continue playback according to the instructions on the menus. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the VIDEO CD, as the operating procedure may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. Note PBC playback is canceled when Shuffle Play, Program Play or Repeat Play is activated. To cancel playback with PBC functions Press ...
  • Page 43 Searching for items on a disc by the assigned numbers You can search by different information recorded on a disc, such as title, track, scene, file, and folder. Each item is assigned a unique number on the disc, and you can select the numbered item you want from the Control Menu.
  • Page 44: Using Play Mode

    To search for a particular point using the time code (Time Search) (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode only) Press DISPLAY. Press  or  repeatedly to select (TIME). “T **:**:**” (elapsed playing time of the current title) is selected. Press ENTER.
  • Page 45 Press  . The cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). Select the track you want to program. For example, select track “02. ” Press  or  repeatedly to select “02” under “T, ” then press ENTER. Selected track Total time of the programmed tracks To program other tracks, repeat...
  • Page 46: Playing In Random Order

    Notes  When Program Play is activated, the “REPEAT” setting is automatically changed to “ON” if the current setting is “ALL DISCS, ” “ONE DISC” or “TRACK. ”  You cannot perform Program Play with VIDEO CDs during PBC playback. The Program Play is canceled and the program list is cleared when ...
  • Page 47 When playing a DATA CD/DVD (except for video files):  ON (MUSIC): all MP3 files in the selected folder on the current disc are played back randomly. When no folder is selected, the first folder is played back randomly. Press ENTER. Press ...
  • Page 48 When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD:  OFF: does not play back repeatedly.  ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.  ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the current disc.  TRACK: repeats the current track. When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD: ...
  • Page 49 Selecting a folder/file using the on-screen display DivX and MPEG4 video files can only be played back on MHC-GZR33Di. Load a disc on the disc tray. “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 50 Playing an image file: Press PICTURE NAVI. Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected folder is displayed. If there are more than 16 image files in the selected folder, the scroll bar appears at the right. Press ...
  • Page 51 Other operations Do this Display Press the next or repeatedly. previous page of “TRACK LIST, ” “FOLDER LIST” or “FILE LIST” Press  repeatedly Play back the next folder of until the last file of the MP3 files or current folder, then press ...
  • Page 52  The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)).  When you press  or  to select the next or previous image, the image will return to its original view even if you have rotated the image previously.
  • Page 53 Press  or  repeatedly to select “MUSIC/PHOTO, ” then press ENTER. When “MUSIC/PHOTO” has already been selected, press DVD/TUNER MENU. “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired folder, then press  (or  on the unit).
  • Page 54 To select a transition effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/PHOTO”, press twice.) The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (EFFECT), then press ENTER.
  • Page 55 Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (“A/V SYNC”) When the sound does not synchronize with the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. “A/V SYNC” does not work for MP3 files and JPEG image files in DATA CD/DVD.
  • Page 56: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)

    Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL) You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. When a limited scene is played back, that scene may be skipped or replaced with different scenes.
  • Page 57 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select “STANDARD, ” then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 58: Using The Setup Menu

    If you forget your password Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 56). When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
  • Page 59: Setting The Language

    Press  or  repeatedly to select the setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. The setup item is selected. Setup items: : LANGUAGE SETUP : VIDEO SETUP : AUDIO SETUP : SYSTEM SETUP : SPEAKER SETUP Example: “VIDEO SETUP” Selected item Setup items Press ...
  • Page 60 AUDIO* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ” the language given priority in the disc is selected. SUBTITLE* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the subtitle. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW, ” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
  • Page 61 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) Sets the progressive signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to on or off. OFF: Outputs interlace signals. ON: Outputs progressive signals. For details, see “Changing the format of the video signal output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks” (page 28).
  • Page 62: Setting The Audio

    Setting the audio options  “AUDIO SETUP” Configure audio related settings. The default setting is underlined. AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) (DVD VIDEO only) OFF: No compression of dynamic range. STANDARD: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.
  • Page 63: Setting The Speakers

    DivX (MHC-GZR33Di only) Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www. divx.com on the Internet. MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) ON: Stores the resume playback point in the memory for up to 10 discs. OFF: Does not store the resume playback point in the memory.
  • Page 64: Tuner

    Tuner Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Press FUNCTION +/ (or press TUNER/BAND on the unit) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM. ” Perform tuning.
  • Page 65: Presetting A Radio Station

    Presetting a radio station Tune in the desired station. Press DVD/TUNER MENU. “Memory?” flashes in the display. Press ENTER or . A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Preset number Press  or  repeatedly (or press the numeric buttons) to select the desired preset number.
  • Page 66: Using The Radio Data System (Rds) (European Model Only)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features such as station name. RDS is available only on FM stations*.
  • Page 67: Playing The Ipod

    iPod Playing the iPod You can listen to music stored in your iPod. See “Compatible iPod models with this system” (page 132) for iPod models that can be connected to this system. You can select operating mode from the following to operate your iPod connected to this system.
  • Page 68  To use an iPod, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.  Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod with this system.
  • Page 69 Notes  Depending on the connected iPod, operations may differ.  Before enjoying video, adjust the video settings on the iPod to the appropriate settings according to your situation.  It may take time to start playback depending on the contents. ...
  • Page 70 To enjoy music and video while browsing information on the TV screen Example: Music playlists Select [Music] from [Main Menu], then press ENTER. The [Music] menu display appears. Select [Playlists] from [Music] menu, then press ENTER. The [Playlists] menu display appears. Select the desired playlist, then press ENTER.
  • Page 71 Basic operations Press . Start playback Pause playback /. /. You can scroll Scroll up/down the iPod menus up or down the iPod menus much like the Click Wheel operations of the iPod or the drag up-or-down operations of the iPod touch. /.
  • Page 72 Screen Saver The screen saver image appears on the TV after about 15 minutes of inactivity. Press any button to cancel the screen saver. [ON] Turns on the screen saver. [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. Note The display does not switch to the screen saver image while playing video.
  • Page 73 Audiobooks Changes the Audiobook playback speed. The setting is determined by the iPod settings. [Slower] Plays Audiobook slowly. [Normal] Plays Audiobook at normal speed. [Faster] Plays Audiobook rapidly.
  • Page 74: Usb Device

    USB Device Before using the USB device with this system See “Compatible devices with this system” (page 130) for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system. Notes  When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected.
  • Page 75: Transferring Music From A Disc To A Usb Device

    Transferring music from a disc to a USB device You can connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port on the unit and transfer music from a disc to the USB device. You can transfer music only from an AUDIO CD or DATA CD/DVD (MP3 files only).
  • Page 76 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select “DVD” (or press DVD on the unit), then load the disc you want to transfer. If you have loaded the disc, press DISC SKIP repeatedly (or DISC 1  DISC 3 on the unit) to select the disc. When the system automatically starts playback, press ...
  • Page 77 Press  or  repeatedly to select (USB TRANSFER), then press ENTER. The options for “USB TRANSFER” appear on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired option, then press ENTER. For AUDIO CD:  TRACK: The tracks on the AUDIO CD appear.
  • Page 78 For DATA CD/DVD: Press  or  repeatedly to select the MP3 files or folders, then press ENTER. The MP3 files or folders are marked. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. MP3 files or folders to be transferred To select all tracks or folders on the DATA CD/DVD Press ...
  • Page 79 Folder and file generation rules When first transferring music to the USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT” folder. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows. USB TRANSFER Music Folder name File name source Same as the music source CD-DA...
  • Page 80: Recording Analog Audio To A Usb Device

    Recording analog audio to a USB device You can record the sound from analog audio sources. The sound is recorded as 128 kbps MP3 file. Connect the USB device to the (USB) port. Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to select the desired source. ...
  • Page 81: Playing A File Of The Usb Device

    Folder and file generation rules When first recording the analog audio to the USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the “ROOT” folder. Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder as follows. Music Folder name File name source Tuner “FM001”* or...
  • Page 82 Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (MEDIA), then press ENTER. The options for “MEDIA” appear on the TV screen.  MUSIC: for playing audio files  VIDEO: for playing DivX video files or MPEG4 video files  PHOTO: for playing JPEG image files...
  • Page 83 Playing an image file: Press PICTURE NAVI. Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected folder is displayed. If there are more than 16 image files in the selected folder, the scroll bar appears at the right. Press ...
  • Page 84 Other operations Do this Display Press the next or repeatedly. previous page of “TRACK LIST, ” “FOLDER LIST” or “FILE LIST” Press  repeatedly Playback the next folder of until the last file of the audio files or current folder, then press ...
  • Page 85 To specify the slide show speed (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The options for “INTERVAL” appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 86 Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play back the files on the USB device in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differ. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. Press ...
  • Page 87: Selecting The Playback Source

    Selecting the playback source or transferring destination on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone (W302 / W595 / W760i / W890i / W902 / W910i) or when transferring music from this...
  • Page 88 To select the transferring destination in the “DVD” function Load a CD, DATA CD or DATA DVD. Press MEMORY SELECT repeatedly. You can select the internal memory or Memory Stick of the mobile phone. Notes  You cannot select the playback source or transferring destination during playback or transferring.
  • Page 89: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Do this Reinforce the Press GROOVE on sound the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: GROOVE ON Z-GROOVE ON GROOVE OFF  GROOVE ON  … Select the Press PRESET EQ on preset effect the unit repeatedly The volume switches to power mode and the...
  • Page 90 To adjust the graphic equalizer and store the user equalizer setting You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer settings, in the memory. Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a frequency band or surround effect.
  • Page 91: Selecting The Sound Field

    Selecting the sound field You can take advantage of the surround sound simply by selecting one of the sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Press SOUND FIELD. The last selected sound field appears in the display, and then you can select the desired sound field.
  • Page 92: Singing Along: Karaoke

    When the headphones are connected: HP CH The normal sound field for headphones. HP SURR The sound field for headphones with surround effect. HP VIRTUAL* The sound field for headphones with virtual surround effect. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources.
  • Page 93 Start singing along with the music and adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC 1/2 LEVEL. To turn off the Karaoke mode Disconnect the microphone or press KARAOKE MODE. “KARAOKE MODE: OFF” appears on the TV screen. To adjust the microphone echo level Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit.
  • Page 94 Playing Karaoke with any stereo disc (“Karaoke Pon”) You can enjoy Karaoke with a stereo- recorded disc, even if it is a non-Karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals. Press KARAOKE PON in Karaoke mode. To cancel “Karaoke Pon” mode, press KARAOKE PON again.
  • Page 95 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel. The output channel changes as follows. The default setting is underlined. When playing a DVD VIDEO OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.  1+2: Guide vocal 1+2  1: Guide vocal 1 ...
  • Page 96 Press  or  repeatedly to select (SCORE MODE), then press ENTER. The options for “SCORE MODE” appear on the TV screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. BEGINNER 1: Beginner level. The ...
  • Page 97: Other Operations

    Other Operations Using the timers The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
  • Page 98 Select the sound source when using Play Timer, or prepare the USB device when using Rec Timer. For Play Timer: Press  or  repeatedly until the desired sound source appears, and then press ENTER. The display shows the timer settings. For Rec Timer: The display shows the timer settings.
  • Page 99: Changing The Display

    Notes  The Play Timer and Rec Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY” flashes in the display. Be sure to turn off the system at least 120 seconds before the preset time. ...
  • Page 100 Changing the power illuminator You can change the illumination pattern around the MASTER VOLUME on the unit. Select the illumination setting. Press OPTIONS on the unit repeatedly until “ILLUMINATION” appears in the display. Press  or  to select the desired illumination pattern, then press ENTER.
  • Page 101 When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD without PBC function:  Elapsed playing time of the current track  Remaining time of the current track  Elapsed playing time of the disc  Remaining time of the disc  Track name ...
  • Page 102 When playing video files, the current folder number and the current file number are displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to elapsed playing time when you press TIME/TEXT during display of title of the file. If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display an album name or title name from the ID3 tag information.
  • Page 103 When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC function:  Elapsed playing time of the current scene  Disc title When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD without PBC function:  Elapsed playing time of the current track  Remaining time of the current track ...
  • Page 104: Hooking Up Optional Components

    When playing a video file: Example: MP3 file Bit rate Checking the date information of JPEG image files When “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files, you can check the date information in the Control menu by pressing DISPLAY during playback.
  • Page 105  VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks Connect the audio output jacks of an optional component (such as VCR or satellite tuner).  VIDEO/SAT VIDEO IN jack Connect the video output jack of an optional component (such as VCR or satellite tuner). ...
  • Page 106 Listening to a connected VCR or satellite tuner Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly (or press VIDEO/SAT on the unit) to select “VIDEO” or “SAT. ” Start playing the connected component. To switch between the “VIDEO” and “SAT” function Hold down VIDEO/SAT on the unit and press ...
  • Page 107: Additional Information

    Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
  • Page 108  Check the speaker connections (page 23).  There is no audio output during Rec Timer.  The system is in pause mode, in Slow- motion Play or in Lock Search. Press  (or  on the unit) to start the playback.
  • Page 109 Disc Player The disc does not eject and “LOCKED” appears in the display.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close.  Load the disc correctly.
  • Page 110  Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.  Press  (or  on the unit) to start playback.  The region code on the DVD VIDEO does not match the system.
  • Page 111 The DATA CD/DVD (MP file/JPEG image file/DivX video file/MPEG video file) cannot be played back.  The DATA CD is not recorded in a format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format).  The DATA DVD is not recorded in a format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).
  • Page 112  The DivX video file does not conform to a DivX Certified profile.  The MPEG4 video file has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v, ” but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profile. The disc title, CD-TEXT and DVD-TEXT characters do not appear properly. ...
  • Page 113 The iPod cannot be charged.  Make sure the iPod is connected securely.  You can use the system as a battery charger for iPod only when the system is on. Video/photo image from the iPod does not appear on the TV screen. ...
  • Page 114 Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring or recording results in an error.  You are using an unsupported USB device.
  • Page 115 USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound.  The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system and check if “USB...
  • Page 116 USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “Data error” appears on the display when playing a USB device.  The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
  • Page 117  The WMA file stored in WMA DRM/ WMA Lossless/WMA PRO format cannot be played back.  The AAC file stored in copyright- protected AAC or AAC Lossless format cannot be played back.  AAC files encoded at a sampling frequency of 96 kHz cannot be played back.
  • Page 118  Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set to progressive format. In this case, set to interlace format (the default setting) (page 28). Picture noise appears.  Wipe the disc clean (page 124). ...
  • Page 119 The angles cannot be changed.  Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played back.  The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the angles. Tuner The radio presetting is canceled.  The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred for longer than a day.
  • Page 120 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “Sony DEMO” appears in the display. Press / on the unit while holding down TUNING + on the unit. “AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears in the display. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.
  • Page 121 [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.
  • Page 122 DATA ERROR You tried to play a file on the USB device that is not playable. DATA ERROR (for DATA CD/DVDs)  The MP3 file, JPEG image file, DivX video file and MPEG4 video file you want to play back is damaged. ...
  • Page 123 NO DATA There is no file or folder to play back. NO USB DEVICE No USB device is connected. NOT IN USE You have pressed a button whose operation is not allowed or invalid at that time. NOT SUPPORT An unsupported USB device is connected.
  • Page 124: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on discs  Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge.  Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine, thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
  • Page 125 Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
  • Page 126: Specifications

    On heat buildup  Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm.  Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot. ...
  • Page 127 Inputs VIDEO/SAT VIDEO IN (phono jack): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R (phono jacks): voltage 250/450 mV, impedance 47 kilohms MIC 1/MIC 2 (phone jacks): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms Outputs VIDEO OUT (phono jack): max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:...
  • Page 128 AM tuner section Tuning range: North American and Australian models: 531  1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) 530  1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval) European model: 531  1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Antenna: AM loop antenna Antenna terminals: External antenna terminal...
  • Page 129 Supported file format MP (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-) File extension: .mp3 Bitrate: 32  320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz File extension: .wma Bitrate: 48  192 kbps Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz File extension: .m4a Bitrate: 48  320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz DivX File extension: .avi/.divx...
  • Page 130: Compatible Devices With This System

    2GJX / 4GJX USM1GL / 2GL / 4GL / 8GL / 16GL USM1GLX / 2GLX / 4GLX / 8GLX / 16GLX Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone Product name Model name ® W302 / W350i / Walkman W380i / W580i /...
  • Page 131 Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone  Connect to this system with the power of the mobile phone on.  When connecting to this system, set the data transfer mode of your mobile phone to File Transfer (Mass Storage). For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the mobile phone.
  • Page 132: Compatible Ipod Models With This System

    Compatible iPod models with this system You can use the following iPod models on this system. Update your iPod with the latest software before using it. iPod touch 2nd generation iPod classic iPod 4th generation (color display) iPod nano 4th iPod touch 1st generation generation...
  • Page 133: 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 DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1  Control Menu display 2*  Control Menu display off  Control Menu display 1 ...
  • Page 134 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 7)/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 7) Selects the title, scene or track to be played back. [CHAPTER] (page 7)/[INDEX] Selects the chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page 7) Selects the track or audio file to be played back.
  • Page 135 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT] (page 7,  ) Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all files/all folders) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page ) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [SETUP] (page , ) QUICK...
  • Page 136 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] Selects the data type (audio file, JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 file and JPEG image file) to be played back. [USB TRANSFER] (page 77) Transfers music on an AUDIO CD or DATA CD/DVD to a USB device.
  • Page 137: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the “MEDIA” setting. File type on a disc or USB VIDEO device Disc Video files only Video files JPEG image files JPEG image only files Audio files only MP3 files...
  • Page 138: Language Code List

    Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 1028 Abkhazian 1194 1032 Afrikaans 1196 1039 Amharic 1203 1044 Arabic 1209 1045 Assamese 1217 1051 Aymara 1226 1052 Azerbaijani 1229 1053 Bashkir...
  • Page 139 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2047 Australia 2174 France 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2092 China 2304 Korea 2115 Denmark...
  • Page 140: Glossary

    Glossary Auto Pause An automatic pause according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player does not resume playback for a long time, perform resume playback manually. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters.
  • Page 141 DVD VIDEO A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as an AUDIO CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD VIDEO, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of an AUDIO CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual- layer and single-sided DVD VIDEO is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided...
  • Page 142 Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned twice-alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 60 times per second. Menu Playback Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC...
  • Page 143 Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region code is allocated on each DVD system or DVD VIDEO according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the unit as well as on the disc packaging.
  • Page 144: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 60 4:3 LETTER BOX 60 4:3 PAN SCAN 60 5.1 Channel Surround 103, A/V SYNC 55, 135 AUDIO 60 AUDIO DRC 62 AUDIO SETUP 62 Auto Pause 140 BACKGROUND 62 Batteries 25 BLACK LEVEL 61 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 61 CHAPTER 47, 134 Chapter 37, 140...
  • Page 145 PARENTAL CONTROL 56 Parental Control 142 PAUSE MODE 61 PBC Playback 41 Playback Control (PBC) 142 PLAY LIST 42, 134 PROGRAM 44, 134 Program Play 44 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) 29, 61 Quick setup display 33 Radio 64 Radio Stations 64 Rear panel 104 REC 1 76 Recording 80...
  • Page 146: License And Trademark Notice

    U.S. and other countries.  “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Digital and  “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 147  THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS...

Table of Contents