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Playing a Disc
Playing Files on a Disc/USB
Device
1
Press DVD/CD.
You can also select this function by
1
Press DVD/CD or USB.
pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.
DVD/CD: For a disc.
2
Press to open the disc tray.
USB: For a USB device.
You can also select the function by
3
Place a disc on the tray, then press .
pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.
2
Load the source.
For a disc
Place a disc on the tray by pressing to
open/close the disc tray.
For a USB device
Connect a USB device to the
port.
With the label side up.
4
Press to start playback.
5
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
USB device
3
Press / to select a folder, then
press
and select a file.
4
Press to start playback.
5
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
Note
Do not remove the USB device during
operation. To avoid data corruption or
damage to the USB device, turn the system
off when connecting or removing the USB
device.
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Convenient Functions
To cancel the sleep timer function
Press and hold SHIFT, then press SLEEP
repeatedly until "OFF" appears in the front
About the Control for HDMI
panel display.
function ("BRAVIA" Sync)
To view information about the
You can control a TV compatible with the
disc
Control for HDMI function by connecting it
to the system via an HDMI cable.
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
Available features
One-Touch Play
or track.
With one touch of ONE-TOUCH PLAY on
Press and hold SHIFT, then press TIME
the remote control, the system and your
repeatedly.
TV automatically turn on and the TV's
Each time you press and hold SHIFT, then
input is switched to the system; playback of
press TIME while playing the disc, the
a disc starts automatically.
displayed item changes depending on the
System Power Off
disc.
When you turn the TV off by using the /
button on the TV's remote control or TV
/ on the system's remote control, the
system turns off automatically.
System Audio Control
You can switch the audio output to either
the TV speakers or this system's speakers
via the TV's menu.
Sleep timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minute
display (the remaining time) changes by 10
minutes.
A countdown of the last 20 seconds until the
unit turns off appears in the front panel
display.
To check the remaining time
Press and hold SHIFT and SLEEP for 3
seconds. The remaining time until the unit
turns off appears in the front panel display.
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Precautions
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
On placement
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
At high volume, over long periods of time,
These may cause the apparatus to
malfunction.
the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This
is not a malfunction. However, touching
On your TV's color
the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place
IMPORTANT NOTICE
the system in a confined space where
Caution: This system is capable of holding
ventilation is poor as this may cause
a still video image or on-screen display
overheating.
image on your television screen
Do not install the system near heat sources
indefinitely. If you leave the still video
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
image or on-screen display image
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
displayed on your TV for an extended
mechanical vibration, or shock.
period of time you risk permanent
Do not install the system in an inclined
damage to your television screen.
position. It is designed to be operated in a
Projection televisions are especially
horizontal position only.
susceptible to this.
Do not place heavy objects on the system.
On operation
On moving the system
If the system is brought directly from a cold
Before moving the system, make sure that
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC
damp room, moisture may condense on the
power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
lenses inside the unit. Should this occur,
(mains).
the system may not operate properly. In
On handling discs
this case, remove the disc and leave the
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
system turned on for about half an hour
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
until the moisture evaporates.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
the unit and have it checked by qualified
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
personnel before operating it any further.
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
On cleaning
temperature may rise considerably inside
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with
the car.
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
On cleaning discs
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
Before playing, clean the disc with a
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent
cleaning cloth.
such as alcohol or benzine.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
If you have any questions or problems
Do not use solvents such as benzine,
concerning your system, please consult
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
your nearest Sony dealer.
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Specifications
CD/DVD System
Laser Diode Properties
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Emission Duration:
for the U.S. models
Continuous
Laser Output*: Less
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
than 1,000 μW
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(FTC)
* This output is the value measurement at a
Front L + Front R
With 3 ohms loads,
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with
both channels driven,
7 mm aperture.
from 180 - 15,000 Hz;
rated 23 watts per
USB Section
channel minimum
(USB) port:
RMS power, with no
Maximum current:
500 mA
more than 1% total
Tuner Section
harmonic distortion
System
PLL quartz-locked
from 250 milli watts to
digital synthesizer
rated output.
Tuning range
Amplifier Section
North American and Brazilian models:
POWER OUTPUT (rated):
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Front L + Front R
32 W + 32 W (at 3
(100 kHz step)
ohms, 1 kHz, 1%
Other models:
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
THD)
(50 kHz step)
POWER OUTPUT (reference):
Antenna (aerial) terminals
Front L/Front R/
75 ohms, unbalanced
Surround L/Surround
Intermediate frequency
R: 43 watts (per
10.7 MHz
channel at 3 ohms, 1
Video Section
kHz)
Outputs
VIDEO: Pin jack
Center: 89 watts (at 6
HDMI OUT: HDMI
ohms, 1 kHz)
19-pin
Subwoofer: 89 watts (at
6 ohms, 100 Hz)
Speakers
Front
Inputs
TV/CABLE :
Pin jack
SS-TS107
Dimensions (approx.) 91 mm × 112 mm ×
101 mm (3
4
/
in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
1
2
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
0.4 kg (15 oz)
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Other Playback Operations
To search for a title/chapter/
track/scene, etc.
To change angles
When playing a DVD/VCD
Press ANGLE during playback to select the
1
Press
desired angle.
The Display Menu appears on the TV
screen.
To display subtitles
2
Press / to select an option, then
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
press
the desired subtitle language.
3
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
To change the sound
number buttons to jump to the
desired option.
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO,
Xvid video file, or MPEG4 video file recorded
When playing a CD
(USB)
in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby
1
Press
Digital, or MPEG audio), you can change the
The selection display appears on the TV
audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded
screen.
with multilingual tracks, you can also change
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
the language.
number buttons to select the desired
With a VIDEO CD or CD, you can select the
track.
sound from the right or left channel and
When playing a video/music/photo file
listen to the sound of the selected channel
1
through both the right and left speakers.
Press
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
The selection display appears on the TV
select the desired audio signal.
screen.
The selected audio signal format is displayed
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
on the TV screen.
number buttons to select the desired
number.
To play a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions
To play in programmed order
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
Selects the tracks to play in the order you
PBC (Playback control) functions, the menu
want (only for CDs).
for your selection appears.
1
Press and hold SHIFT, then press
To play without using PBC
PROGRAM.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the number
The Program Menu display appears on
buttons to select the item number you want
the TV screen.
in stop mode.
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to select the desired
track.
3
Press /// to select [Start] to play
the program.
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Using the Setup Display
[4:3 Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and bottom.
You can make various adjustments to items
such as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the
country model.
The default setting is underlined.
1
Press SETUP in stop mode.
[4:3 Pan Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
The setup menu appears.
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
2
Press / to select one of the setup
menu categories, then press
.
3
Press / to select a setup item, then
press or
.
4
Select the option you wish to change
[OSD Lang] (On-Screen Display)
and press
to confirm and go back
You can switch the display language on the
to the previously selected item.
TV screen.
5
Press SETUP to turn off the menu.
[Control for HDMI]
Selected category
Setup categories
This function is available when you connect
the system and a TV that is compatible with
the Control for HDMI function via an HDMI
--
--
General Setup Page
cable.
TV Display
16:9
16:9
[On]: You can operate mutually between
OSD Lang
ENG
4:3 Letter Box
Control for HDMI
On
4:3 Pan Scan
components that are connected via an HDMI
HDMI Audio
Off
cable.
Screen Saver
On
[Off]: Off.
Last Memory
On
Auto Standby
On
[HDMI Audio]
This setting is only required if you are using
the HDMI OUT jack for an audio
Selected setting Options
connection.
[Off]: Turns off HDMI audio output. You can
General Setup Page
still enjoy sound output via the speaker
[TV Display]
system.
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
[All]: The HDMI audio output format will be
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
same as the audio stream being played. If the
function.
playback audio format is not supported, the
audio output will be changed to PCM
automatically.
[PCM]: HDMI audio output will be
downmixed to linear PCM (2-channel).
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This system can only play back a standard
Troubleshooting
circular disc. Using neither standard nor
If you experience any of the following
circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape)
difficulties while using the system, use this
may cause a malfunction.
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
problem before requesting repairs. Should
available accessory attached, such as a label
any problem persist, consult your nearest
or ring.
Sony dealer.
On heat radiation
Note that if service personnel changes some
Due to the slim type of main unit design, you
parts during repair, these parts may be
may feel some heat on the top of the unit.
retained.
This is normal. Please consult your nearest
Sony dealer if you have any questions.
Power
The power is not turned on.
Check that the AC power cord (mains
lead) is connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
The video connecting cords are not
connected securely.
The unit is not connected to the correct
TV input jack.
The system is not selected via the video
input of the TV.
Check the output method on your
system.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in
[TV Display] of [General Setup Page], the
picture does not fill the TV screen.
The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Color irregularity occurs on the TV
screen.
The system's speakers contain magnet
parts, so magnetic distortion may occur.
When color irregularity occurs on the
TV screen, check the following items.
Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters
(1.0 ft) from your TV set.
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Center
Dimensions (approx.) 360 mm × 56 mm ×
SS-CT102
Dimensions (approx.) 91 mm × 112 mm ×
101 mm (3
/
in ×
5
8
4
/
in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
1
2
Mass (approx.)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to
Surround
change without notice.
SS-TS107
Dimensions (approx.) 91 mm × 112 mm ×
101 mm (3
5
/
in ×
8
4
/
in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
1
2
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
0.4 kg (15 oz)
Subwoofer
SS-WS103
Dimensions (approx.) 190 mm × 345 mm ×
225 mm (7
1
/
in ×
2
13
5
/
in × 8
7
/
in)
8
8
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.)
3.5 kg (7 lb 12 oz)
General
Power requirements
North American and Mexican models:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Argentine models:
220 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Latin American models:
110 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Other models:
220 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 67 W
Standby: <1 W*
5
/
in ×
8
* Valid when the system is in the following
status:
[Control for HDMI] is set to [Off].
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To play repeatedly/shuffle, etc.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
desired playback mode. The selected mode
appears in the front panel display.
DISPLAY during play.
"REP CHP": Repeats the current chapter.
"REP TT": Repeats the current title.
"REP ALL": Repeats all titles.
"REP TRA": Repeats the current track.
.
"REP OFF": The system returns to normal
playback mode.
"SHUFFLE": Plays the contents once in
random order until all the contents have
been played.
"SHUF REP": Repeats shuffle play.
DISPLAY during play.
"FOLDER": Plays the current folder.
"RANDOM": Plays all files in random
order.
"SINGLE": Plays the current file.
"REP ONE": Repeats the current file.
"REP FLD": Repeats the current folder.
Note
The selectable modes and their order differ
DISPLAY during play.
depending on the disc or file.
[Screen Saver]
[On]: The screen saver image appears if you
do not operate the system for about 15
minutes.
[Off]: Off.
[Last Memory]
This system recalls the point where you
stopped the disc the last time it was played
and resumes playback from that point the
next time you insert the same disc.
[On]: The system stores the resume points in
memory.
[Off]: The system does not store the resume
points in memory. Playback restarts at the
resume point only for the current disc in the
unit.
Note
When the resume playback memory is full,
the resume playback point for the earliest
disc is deleted.
[Auto Standby]
[On]: Enters standby mode automatically
when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode
for more than 30 minutes.
[Off]: The unit does not enter standby mode
automatically.
Speaker Setup Page
[Level]
You can adjust the sound level of all the
speakers and the subwoofer.
[L]: Adjusts the sound level of left speaker. It
is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0
dB to +0.0 dB.
[C]: Adjusts the sound level of center speaker.
It is possible to adjust the parameter from
-6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
[R]: Adjusts the sound level of right speaker.
It is possible to adjust the parameter from
-6.0 dB to +0.0 dB.
If the color irregularity persists, turn off
the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes.
Reposition the speakers farther away
from your TV set.
The [TV Type] setting does not match
your TV.
[TV Type] can be reset according to the
following procedure:
1. Press to take out the disc.
2. Press
DISPLAY.
3. Press
.
[TV Type] will be reset.
Sound
There is no sound. Severe hum or noise is
heard.
The speaker cords are not connected
securely.
Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you
play a VIDEO CD or CD.
Set the audio setting to [Stereo] by
pressing AUDIO.
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
Check that the antenna (aerial) is
connected securely. Adjust the antenna
(aerial) or connect an external antenna
(aerial) if necessary.
A disc does not play.
The region code on the DVD does not
match the system.
Moisture has condensed inside the unit
and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned
on for about half an hour.
342 mm (14
1
/
in ×
4
2
1
/
in × 13
1
/
in) (w/
4
2
h/d) incl. projecting
parts
2.6 kg (5 lb 12 oz)
Selecting the Sound Effect
Using a Tuner
To select an equalizer setting
To preset radio stations
Press EQ repeatedly during playback until
You can preset 20 FM stations. You can then
the desired mode appears on the front panel
tune in any of those stations simply by
display.
selecting the corresponding preset number.
"FLAT": Flat and pure sound mode.
1
Press FM.
"CLASSIC": Ideal for listening to classical
2
Press and hold TUNING +/– for 2
music and watching live concert DVDs.
seconds to start tuning until you find
"JAZZ": Clear mid and high range.
the desired radio station.
Recreates the atmosphere of a live club with
"SEARCH +" or "SEARCH –" appears in
the artist just in front of you. Good for jazz
the front panel display until a radio
music and watching dramas.
station with sufficient signal strength is
"ROCK": Enhanced low and high range for
found.
great sounding movie effects and
3
atmosphere. Great for action movies and
Press and hold SHIFT, then press
rock/pop music.
PROGRAM.
"P 01" flashes in the front panel display.
To select a surround setting
4
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
Press SURROUND repeatedly during
number buttons to select a preset
playback to select a surround audio output
number.
mode. The selected mode appears in the
5
Press
to store the station
front panel display.
frequency.
"MULTI" (A.F.D. MULTI): When the
source is 2 channel, sound is output from
To select a preset radio station
all speakers.
1
"STANDARD" (A.F.D. STANDARD): The
Press FM.
system discriminates the sound format of
2
Press PRESET +/- to select a preset
the source and presents sound as it was
number.
recorded/encoded.
You can also select a preset number by
"DOLBY PL"(PRO LOGIC): Performs
pressing and holding SHIFT, then
Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
pressing the number buttons.
"2CH ST" (2CH STEREO): All formats are
downmixed to 2 channels.
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
Note
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
Depending on the playback stream, the
effect, but reception will improve.
surround settings may not be effective.
Press AUDIO.
"STEREO": Stereo reception.
"MONO": Monaural reception.
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[RS]: Adjusts the sound level of right
Press /// repeatedly to select the
surround speaker. It is possible to adjust the
speaker and the desired level or distance.
parameter from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
Video Setup Page
[LS]: Adjusts the sound level of left surround
speaker. It is possible to adjust the parameter
[HDMI Resolution]
from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
You can select the type of video signal that is
[SW]: Adjusts the sound level of subwoofer. It
output from the HDMI OUT jack.
is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0
[Auto]: The system outputs the optimal video
dB to +6.0 dB.
signal for the connected TV.
[Distance]
[480p/576p]: The system outputs 720 × 480p*
If you move one of the speakers, be sure to
or 720 × 576p* video signals.
set the parameters of the distance from the
[720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p*
listening position to speakers.
video signals.
[L/R]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right
[1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i*
speakers. It is possible to adjust the parameter
video signals.
from 1.0 m to 7.0 m (3 to 23 ft).
[1080p]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080p*
[C]: Adjusts the distance of the center
video signals.
speaker. It is possible to adjust the parameter
* i: interlace, p: progressive
from (A) 1.6 m shorter than the setting of the
L/R channel to (B) the same setting of the L/
Preference Page
R channel ({L/R-5 ft} to L/R).
[Ls/Rs]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right
[TV Type]
surround speaker. It is possible to adjust the
The TV type default setting varies depending
on the area.
parameter from (A) 5.0 m shorter than the
[PAL]: For a PAL-system TV.
setting of the L/R channel to (B) the same
setting of the L/R channel ({L/R-16 ft} to L/
[NTSC]: For an NTSC-system TV.
R).
[Audio]
Selects the preferred audio language for
[Center Speaker]
[On]: Activates the center speaker.
DVDs with multiple sound tracks.
[Off]: Deactivates the center speaker.
[Subtitle]
You can switch the language of the subtitles
[Sur. Speaker]
[On]: Activates the surround speakers.
recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
[Off]: Deactivates the surround speakers.
[Disc Menu]
You can switch the language for a disc's
[Test Tone]
The speakers will emit a test tone to set the
menu.
Level.
[Parental]
[On]: The speakers emit the test tone.
You can restrict playback of DVDs that have
[Off]: The speakers do not emit the test tone.
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
Tip
with different scenes.
To adjust the volume of all speakers, turn
MASTER VOLUME on the unit or press
VOLUME +/- on the remote control.
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A DATA CD/DATA DVD cannot be played.
Make sure that the connected component
The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO
is compatible with the [Control for
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
HDMI] function.
The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF
Check the connected component's setting
(Universal Disk Format).
for the Control for HDMI function. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied
A JPEG image file cannot be played.
with the component.
It is larger than 2,048 (width) × 1,536
(height) in normal mode, or more than
USB device
2,000,000 pixels in progressive format
which is mainly used on Internet Web
"OVERLOAD" appears in the front panel
sites.
display.
A video file cannot be played.
Remove the USB device from the
The video file resolution is larger than
(USB) port. Make sure there is no
720 (width) × 576 (height).
problem with the USB device.
The name of a folder or file is not
The USB device (audio file/JPEG image
displayed correctly.
file) cannot be played.
The system can only display numbers and
Files that are encrypted or protected by
letters of the alphabet. Other characters
passwords, etc., cannot be played.
are displayed as [_].
There is no playable file in the USB
device.
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press and then start
playback.
Program play has been selected. During
stop, press and then start playback.
Shuffle play has been selected. During
stop, press and then start playback.
A disc cannot be ejected and "LOCKED"
appears in the front panel display.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The system does not work normally.
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
reconnect after several minutes.
The Control for HDMI function does not
work.
Set the [Control for HDMI] setting in
[General Setup Page] to [On].
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1
Press / to select a rating level from
1 to 8 or [Off], then press
.
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to enter your 6-digit
password.
[Default]
This feature enables you to reset all the setup
menu options and your personal settings to
the factory defaults, except for your password
for the [Password] and [Parental] items.
Press
to confirm the default reset.
Password Setup Page
[Password]
The default password is "000000. " To change
the password:
1
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to enter "000000" or
your last set 6-digit password in the
[Old Password] section.
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to enter a new 6-
digit password in the [New Password]
section.
3
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to enter the new 6-
digit password again in the [Confirm
PWD] section to confirm your entry.
4
Press [OK] to exit the menu.
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