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Sony TAV-L1 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony TAV-L1 Operating Instructions Manual

Home theater systems: 32-inch lcd monitor and a slot-loading dvd/sacd player
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2-687-040-11(1)
Integrated Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
TAV-L1
© 2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-687-040-11(1) Integrated Home Theatre System Operating Instructions TAV-L1 © 2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Contacting Sony

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the system. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. TAV-L1 Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    Safety • Operate the system only on 120 V AC. • Use the AC power cord specified by Sony and suitable for the voltage where you use it. • The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to fit into the wall outlet only one way.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ... 7 Safety information ... 7 Precautions ... 11 Notes about the discs ... 12 Guide to basic operations of this system... 13 Overview of the remote ... 14 Overview of the system/lift unit buttons and indicators...
  • Page 6 Advanced Operations Using the Monitor Menu Navigating through menus ... 38 Video menu ... 39 Screen menu... 41 Parent menu... 42 Setup menu... 44 Using the DVD’s Menu Navigating through menus ... 47 Using the Player Control Menu Navigating through menus ... 48 Overview of the menus...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    (mains lead). • If the AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange • Do not use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) on any other equipment.
  • Page 8 Magnetic influence This system contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker. Sound If a snapping or popping sound from the system is continuous or frequent while the system is operating, unplug the system and consult your dealer or service technician.
  • Page 9 Placement • Do not obstruct the area where the lift unit moves up and down. It may cause a malfunction. Leave some space around the system. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may cause fire or damage to the system or the lift unit. 30 cm (1 ft) 10 cm (4 in)
  • Page 10 – If the system does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the system to normal operation.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Volume adjustment • Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested. • When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

  • Page 12: Notes About The Discs

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 13: Guide To Basic Operations Of This System

    Guide to basic operations of this system This system is a monitor with DVD player. The lift unit of this system has built-in 2.1 channel speakers. You can enjoy high quality and exciting sound from DVD, FM and other connected components. About the lift unit Lift unit When you select “AUTO”...

  • Page 14: Using The Menu

    Using the menu This system has various types of menus: • MONITOR: MENU This menu is effective for all inputs except FM input. • DVD: DVD MENU DVD TOP MENU DISPLAY These menus are effective for DVD input. • FM: MENU This menu is effective for FM input.

  • Page 15: Common Operations

    Common operations – Lift up/down (page 69) POWER – On/standby (page 24) Switches off the system temporarily. The POWER indicator on the system (front of the lift unit) turns off. Press again to switch on the system from the standby mode. MUTING –...

  • Page 16: Overview Of The System/Lift Unit Buttons And Indicators

    To control the connected cable box 2 CABLE (FUNCTION) (page 14) 4 ENT Changes channels immediately. q; MENU (page 26) qs CH +/– Presses to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/– button. The CH + button has a tactile dot.* Uses with number buttons and ENT to select...
  • Page 17 5 ./> • In DVD mode: Select next (+)/previous (–). • In FM mode: Select next (+)/previous (–) preset station. 6 VOLUME +/– Increases (+)/decreases (–) volume. 7 FM Change input select to FM directly. 8 DVD Change input select to DVD directly. 9 INPUT SELECT Select the input select of connected equipment.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1: Checking the accessories Remote RM-ANP003 (1) Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) HD 15-HD 15 cable (1) Screws (2) FM wire antenna (1) Frame grille (1) Quick Setup Guide (1) 2: Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the marking inside the...

  • Page 19: 3: Connecting A Cable Box/Satellite Receiver/Vcr

    3: Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver/VCR Cable box or satellite receiver S VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (not supplied) AUDIO-L (white) AUDIO-R (red) Remove the covers. When all connections have been made, replace the covers. Connect your satellite receiver, VCR and cable.
  • Page 20 To prevent the system from toppling over Notes • Be sure to take measures to prevent the system from toppling over. If you fail to do so, the system may topple over and cause injury. Anchor the system to a wall, pillar, etc., to prevent it from toppling over.

  • Page 21: 4: Connecting The Fm Wire Antenna

    4: Connecting the FM wire antenna Connect the supplied FM wire antenna for listening to the FM radio. Thread the wire antenna through the slit of the cover, and then replace the cover. VIDEO DIGITAL DIGITAL ANTENNA COAXIAL COAX FM wire antenna Notes •...

  • Page 22: 6: Selecting The Monitor Language

    6: Selecting the monitor language When you switch on the system for the first time, the Initial Setup menu appears on the screen. MONITOR M/m/ (OK) Press MONITOR to switch the remote FUNCTION to MONITOR. Press M/m to select the language displayed on the menu screens, then press (OK).
  • Page 23 To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any step. To recall the Quick Setup display Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD. Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press playback, then press DISPLAY.) The Control Menu appears. Press M/m to select [SETUP], then press (ENTER).

  • Page 24: Enjoying The Connected Equipment

    Enjoying the Connected Equipment Programming the remote control POWER FUNCTION buttons Number buttons The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand equipment. Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number Cable 101 (DVR) Satellite receiver 201 (DSS) Follow the steps below to program your system’s remote control to operate the other equipment.

  • Page 25: Viewing Pictures From Connected Equipment

    Manufacturer’s Codes Cable Boxes Manufacturer Code Sony Hamlin/Regal 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 Jerrold/G. I./ 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, Motorola 107, 108, 109, 117, 118, 119, 123, 133 128, 129, 130 Panasonic 111, 113, 120, 121, 122, Pioneer 113, 116...

  • Page 26: Using Other Equipment With Your Remote Control

    VIDEO 5 (HDMI IN): Digital audio/video signal is input through the VIDEO 5 (HDMI IN) jack. Audio input signal is analogue only if the equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio out jack. VIDEO 6 (PC IN): RGB input signal through the PC connectors VIDEO 6 (PC IN), and audio input signal through the jack PC AUDIO IN.

  • Page 27: Enjoying Discs

    Enjoying Discs Available discs Format of discs Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO CD Super Audio CD Audio CD CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) The “DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” and “CD” logos are trademarks. *1 Except for multi-channel playback area.

  • Page 28: About Multi Session Cd

    Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

  • Page 29: System Sound Feature

    Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
  • Page 30 HP 2CH only. * About S-Force PRO Front Surround Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively, which we call S- Force PRO Front Surround.

  • Page 31: Playing Discs

    Playing discs VOLUME VOLUME DVD INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT Disc slot MUTING POWER DVD (FUNCTION) DVD (direct input select) ./> VOL +/– Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Press POWER.

  • Page 32: Various Play Modes

    *1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. *2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. Various play modes Changing the sound (DVD VIDEO, DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, DATA DVD only) When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple...

  • Page 33: (Pbc Playback)

    x 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).

  • Page 34: (Resume Play)

    Notes • You cannot use Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play with Video CDs with PBC playback. • 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 H. To play without using PBC, press ./>...

  • Page 35: (Picture Navigation)

    Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only) Press m or M when the system is in pause mode. To return to the normal playback speed, press H. Each time you press m or M Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes.

  • Page 36: Enjoying The Fm Radio

    Enjoying the FM Radio Listening to the FM radio Preset FM radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting FM radio stations” (page 37)). FM (FUNCTION) FM (direct input select) VOL +/– CH +/– Press FM (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to FM.

  • Page 37: Presetting Fm Radio Stations

    Presetting FM radio stations You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. FM (FUNCTION) FM (direct input select) M/m/ (ENTER) MENU Press FM (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to FM. Press FM (direct input select).

  • Page 38: Using The Monitor Menu

    Using the Monitor Menu Navigating through menus MONITOR INPUT </M/m/, MENU O RETURN Press MONITOR to switch the remote FUNCTION to MONITOR. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired input (other than FM). Press MENU. MENU display appears. MENU Inputs Settings Select from connected equipment Select:...

  • Page 39: Video Menu

    Video Picture Mode (39) Reset (39) Picture/Brightness/Color/Hue/Sharpness (40) Color Temp. (40) CineMotion (40) Black Corrector (40) NR (40) Backlight (40) Screen Wide Mode (41) 4:3 Default (41) Overscan (41) V Center (41) H Center (42) Phase (42) Pitch (42) Reset (42) Parent Lock (42) Select Country (43)
  • Page 40 Picture/Brightness/Color/Hue/ Sharpness Press (OK) to select the option. • [Picture]: Adjusts to increase picture contrast, or decrease picture contrast. • [Brightness]: Adjusts to brighten or darken the picture. • [Color]: Adjusts to increase or decrease color intensity. • [Hue]: Adjusts to increase or decrease the green tones.

  • Page 41: Screen Menu

    Screen menu Screen Wide Mode: Wide Zoom 4:3 Default: Wide Zoom Overscan: Normal V Center: H Center: Phase: Pitch: Reset: Select: Back: Set: Exit: You can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options, see “Navigating through menus”...

  • Page 42: Parent Menu

    H Center (Horizontal Center) Allows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window. This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being displayed. Press (OK) to select [H Center]. Press M/m to choose a correction between -10 and +10, then press (OK).

  • Page 43: Change Password

    Tips • If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select [Child], [Youth], or [Young Adult] to help simplify the rating selection. To set more specific ratings, select [Custom]. • For descriptions of [Child], [Youth], and [Young Adult] ratings, see page 43.

  • Page 44: Setup Menu

    Selecting custom rating options (for Canadian model) For Canadian model, the custom rating menu includes the following options. For US model, see page 43. Option Description English [C]: All children. [C8+]: Children 8 years and Rating older. [G]: General programming. [PG]: Parental Guidance.
  • Page 45 Option Description Label Video Allows you to identify A/V Inputs equipment you connected to the system, such as a cable box, satellite receiver, etc. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the VIDEO (IN) 1 jack, you can select the label Cable Box for the VIDEO (IN) 1 input.
  • Page 46 Option Description Light Sensor Selects [On] to enable the automatic brightness control. The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the system to automatically adjust the picture brightness based on the picture settings and the ambient room light conditions. In low light ambient the range of the backlight control is reduced when the light sensor is set to...

  • Page 47: Using The Dvd's Menu

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

  • Page 48: Using The Player Control Menu

    Using the Player Control Menu Navigating through menus DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD. Press DISPLAY 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)

  • Page 49: List Of Control Menu Items

    List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 50)/[SCENE] (page 50)/[TRACK] (page 50) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. [CHAPTER] (page 50)/[INDEX] (page 50) Selects the chapter or index to be played. [INDEX] (page 50) Displays the index and selects the index to be played.

  • Page 50: Searching/Selecting The Disc

    Searching/selecting the disc 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 51: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    Press (ENTER). [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. Input the time code using the number buttons, then press (ENTER). For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter [2:10:20]. When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW) or track (Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and (ENTER).

  • Page 52: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD. Press TIME/TEXT. Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/DVD-RW 1 Playing time and number of the current title 2 Remaining time of the current title 3 Playing time and number of the current chapter...

  • Page 53: Using The Play Mode

    BRAHMS SYMPHONY To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) text By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks 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 the monitor screen.

  • Page 54: Playing In Random Order

    Press The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). PROGRAM 0:00:00 ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7.

  • Page 55: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    Press (ENTER). Shuffle Play starts. “SHUF” appears in the front panel display. 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. You can set Shuffle Play while the system is stopped.

  • Page 56: Enjoying The Slide Show

    Enjoying the slide show About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the system can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format.

  • Page 57: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    • The system may take longer time to playback, when progressing to the following album or jump to other album. • Some type of JPEG files cannot be played. Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio track and JPEG image files DVD MENU </M/m/,...

  • Page 58: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    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...
  • Page 59 Press M/m to select (MP3, JPEG)], then press The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] appear. Press M/m to select the setting you want and press (ENTER). • [AUTO]: Plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.

  • Page 60: Locking Discs

    Locking discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
  • Page 61 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press (ENTER). The system is ready for playback. If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703”...

  • Page 62: Using The Setup Display

    To play a disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press (ENTER). The system starts playback. If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].”...
  • Page 63 M/m/ (ENTER) DISPLAY Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD. Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press x to stop playback, then press DISPLAY.) The Control Menu appears. Press M/m to select then press (ENTER). The options for [SETUP] appear. Press M/m to select [CUSTOM], then press (ENTER).
  • Page 64 Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 62). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: AUDIO FOLLOW x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) You can select the desired language for the disc’s menu.

  • Page 65: 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 62). CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode.

  • Page 66: Using The Lift Unit/Front Panel Display

    Using the Lift Unit/Front Panel Display Overview of the items About the indications in the lift unit/front panel display SA-CD 1 Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) 2 Playing status (DVD function only) 3 Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 67: Reinforcing Bass Frequencies

    Reinforcing bass frequencies (SW LEVEL) You can reinforce bass frequencies on any source. M/m/,/ (ENTER) AMP MENU With cover opened. Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD. Press AMP MENU. Press M/m repeatedly until “SW LEVEL” appears in the front panel display, then (ENTER) or ,.

  • Page 68: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume

    Enjoying the sound at low volume (AUDIO DRC) Narrows the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. M/m/,/ (ENTER) AMP MENU With cover opened. Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD.

  • Page 69: Using The Lift Function

    Using the lift function (LIFT MODE) The lift unit moves up and down by pressing the system or remote. The lift unit can also be moved automatically, according to the selected input, disc type, or system power on/off when you select “AUTO”...

  • Page 70: Enjoying Digital Broadcast Sound

    Enjoying digital broadcast sound (OPTICAL IN) (COAXIAL IN) This system can receive Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals. To enjoy digital broadcast sound, connect a cable box or satellite receiver to this system with an optical digital cord (not supplied) or coaxial digital cord (not supplied), and also set both to output digital signals.

  • Page 71: Using Optional Equipment

    Using Optional Equipment Connecting optional equipment You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to the system. Connecting cords are not supplied. Notes • When connecting optional equipment, make sure not to trap any cords in the lift unit, or area where the unit moves. •...
  • Page 72 To connect Do this Cable box or Connect to the VIDEO (IN) 1 S satellite receiver A video jack or the video jack and the audio jacks or VIDEO DIGITAL IN OPT/COAX. DVD recorder, Connect to the VIDEO (IN) 3 S VCR or video game video jack or the video jack and equipment B...
  • Page 73 To connect Do this Personal Computer Connect to the VIDEO 6 (PC IN) with the HD 15-HD 15 cable (analog RGB, 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in), supplied) and the audio jack C on the rear of the system (page 71). Cable box or Connect only to the VIDEO 5 satellite...

  • Page 74: Additional Information

    Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 - 20,000 Hz; rated 40 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.

  • Page 75: Pc Specifications

    PC specifications Horizontal Signals (Pixel) SVGA 1024 1024 1024 WXGA 1280 1280 1280 1360 * Corresponding to the VGA signal. This system does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync. If a signal other than in the above chart is input, it may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed as you set. Using the Vertical frequency (Hz) of the personal computer at 60 is recommended.

  • Page 76: Language Code List (Dvd Function Only)

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

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Press POWER on the system to switch it off, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), and inform your dealer or Sony service center of how the indicator flashes (number of flashes), or any messages or letters/numbers that appear in the front panel display.
  • Page 78 Problem No color on programs There is no picture Picture noise appears No color/dark picture/color is not correct The picture is too bright Cannot operate settings item [Wide Mode] changes automatically Sound Problem No sound, but good picture No sound when using HDMI connection Noisy sound There is no sound...
  • Page 79 Problem Cause/Remedy The sound loses stereo effect • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 32). when you play a VIDEO CD, • Make sure the system is connected properly. CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The surround effect is difficult •...
  • Page 80 Problem The menu operations do not work The MP3 audio track cannot be played The JPEG image file cannot be played The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly A disc does not start playing from the beginning...
  • Page 81 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 35). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display [Data error] appears on the •...

  • Page 82: Self-Diagnosis Function (Dvd Function Only)

    When you turn on the system, the version number [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 83: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 Default 41 5.1 Channel Surround 33 Accessories supplied 18 ALBUM 50 AMP MENU 67 ANGLE 35 Antenna, connecting 21 Audio AUDIO 32 AUDIO DRC 68 BACKGROUND 64 Backlight 40 Black Corrector 40 Brightness 40 CABLE (FUNCTION) 14 CH +/–...
  • Page 84 Region code 28 Remote control sensor 17 inserting batteries 18 overview 14 REPEAT 15 Reset RESET 49 Screen menu 42 Video menu 39 Resume Play 34 RETURN (O) 33 SA-CD/CD 33 SAT (FUNCTION) 14 Scan 34 SCENE 50 Screen Screen menu 41 SCREEN SAVER 64 SCREEN SETUP 64 Searching 34...
  • Page 88 When transporting the system, follow the protection procedure (page 12). Do not hold Printed on 100% recycled paper. Printed in Japan...

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