Sony DAV-X10 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony DAV-X10 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DAV-X10 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-210-565-32(1)
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
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©2007 Sony Corporation
http://www.sony.net/
Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia

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  • Page 1 3-210-565-32(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions ©2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...
  • Page 2 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The This appliance is Authorized Representative for EMC and product...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!... 3 About This Manual ... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Connecting the System and TV...10 Step 2: Installing the Speakers...16 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ...18 Getting Started –...
  • Page 5 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound... 63 ® Enjoying DivX Videos ... 65 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)... 67 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations ... 68 Listening to the Radio... 68 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)...
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
  • Page 7 Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – VIDEO CD format – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the...
  • Page 8 • If audio tracks and images in music CD format or VIDEO CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.
  • Page 9: Getting Started - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – Supplied items • Front Speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) •...
  • Page 10: Step 1: Connecting The System And Tv

    Step 1: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 21. For other component connection, see page 26. To accept progressive signals, see page 24. To obtain the best possible front surround sound, install the speakers in the proper position (page 16), and perform [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 79).
  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    Note • Be careful when carrying or placing the unit and subwoofer because they are so heavy. 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords You can connect the unit and speakers with this one cord. To the unit Note • Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. •...
  • Page 12 Turn the speaker upside down, and connect the speaker jack to the front speaker. Connect the speaker jack (LEFT) to the left speaker and the speaker jack (RIGHT) to the right speaker. Label FRONT L (white): Left speaker FRONT R (red): Right speaker Note •...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Tv

    Note on handling the subwoofer • Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer. Note • When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses. •...
  • Page 14 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). Connect the cords to the AM terminals. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result. •...
  • Page 15 Unit Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) 4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit.
  • Page 16: Step 2: Installing The Speakers

    Step 2: Installing the Speakers For the best possible front surround sound, position the speakers as illustrated below. Side view 0.6 m ~ Notes about positioning the front speakers For best results, observe the following: – Place both front speakers the same distance apart as they are from the listening position (to form an isosceles triangle).
  • Page 17 – Do not leave a space in front of the front speakers when placed on a table or rack, etc., as reflection may occur. Side view Incorrect Correct • You can attach the front speaker to the speaker stand (not supplied), or the wall mounting bracket (not supplied). WS-X10FB (not supplied) WS-X10W (not supplied)
  • Page 18: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. FUNCTION C/X/x/c, Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 19: Calibration Mic

    Press The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display appears. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. Start measurement? Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel, and set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the...
  • Page 20 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press The Quick Setup display appears.
  • Page 21: Getting Started - Advanced

    Getting Started – ADVANCED – TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/audio/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV (video connection), and sends a TV sound to the system (audio connection).
  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    Note • The video signals of connection method B (COMPONENT VIDEO) and C (HDMI) are output, only when the function is set to “DVD.” • When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cable and the SCART (EURO AV) cord simultaneously, the TV may be set to SCART (EURO AV) input automatically.
  • Page 23 Note • The video signal is output from the HDMI OUT jack, only when the function is set to “DVD.” • Insert the HDMI cable in the jack oriented correctly as the HDMI cable connector is polar. To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor (not supplied).
  • Page 24 Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is a TV image display method which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. RESOLUTION “PROGRESSIVE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”...
  • Page 25 x “P VIDEO” (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
  • Page 26: Other Component Hookup

    Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component through the speakers of this system by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. To SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN Video signal: Video connection Audio signal: Audio connection A, B, C Connecting the video cord To connect the VIDEO OUT jack of another component to the SAT/ CABLE IN jack of this unit Connect a VCR or other component to the SAT/CABLE IN jack using a video/audio cord (not...
  • Page 27: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Connecting the audio cords The quality of the audio increases from A to B, C. A To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the SAT/ CABLE IN jacks of this unit Connect a VCR or other component to the SAT/CABLE IN jacks using an video/audio cord (not supplied).
  • Page 28: Bluetooth Adapter (Tdm-Bt1)

    To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Connect the supplied DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM-BT1) to the DMPORT1 jack on the unit or other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT2 jack on the unit. For details of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 75). DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Bluetooth adaptor (TDM-BT1)
  • Page 29: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing Discs Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Soft-touch buttons FUNCTION "/1 Disc tray FUNCTION ./> VOLUME +/– MUTING Note •...
  • Page 30: Additional Operations

    Adjust the volume on the remote or touch VOLUME +/– (soft-touch button) on the unit. The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display. • You can change the speed at which the volume is turned up and down.
  • Page 31: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Enjoying the Radio or Other Components FUNCTION X/x/c, With the cover opened. Selecting the connected component You can use a TV, VCR or other components connected to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) or SAT/CABLE IN jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation.
  • Page 32: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From The Speaker System

    Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from the speaker system You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 21) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 26). FUNCTION Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV” or “SAT/CABLE”...
  • Page 33: Sound Adjustments

    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 an all-new processing method...
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Bass Level And Treble Level

    • Even if you select “AUTO,” the surround effect does not work when you play a CD or DATA CD, listen to the radio (FM/AM), or select the “DMPORT1” or “DMPORT2” function. 2 channel source output x 2CH STEREO This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio signal type being input.
  • Page 35: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume

    Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume (NIGHT MODE) You can enjoy sound effects or dialog, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. With the cover opened. Press NIGHT. “NIGHT”...
  • Page 36: Using The Hdmi Control Function For 'Bravia' Theatre Sync

    Control) for HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface). The HDMI CONTROL function will not operate in the following cases: • When you connect this system to a component which is not correspond with Sony's HDMI CONTROL function. • When you connect the unit and components using other than the HDMI connection.
  • Page 37: Preparing For The Hdmi Control Function

    Preparing for the HDMI CONTROL function To use the HDMI CONTROL function, set up the system and the TV. Before you use the HDMI CONTROL function, be sure you have performed the following procedures. Make sure that the unit is connected to the TV (compatible with HDMI CONTROL function) via the HDMI connection.
  • Page 38 Press X/x to select The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears.
  • Page 39: Watching Dvd By A Single Button Press

    Watching DVD by a Single Button Press (One-Touch Play) Simply pressing by H (one-touch) on the remote, the system and the components with the HDMI connections turn on simultaneously, and then DVD playback starts automatically. Check the HDMI connections of the respective component and make sure [HDMI CONTROL] is set to [ON] (page 37).
  • Page 40: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers In This System

    Enjoying the TV Sound from the Speakers in this System (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers of this system by a simple operation. To use System Audio Control, connect the unit and the TV with a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) (A) and an HDMI cable (not supplied) (B).
  • Page 41: Turning Off The System With The Tv

    Turning off the System with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn off the TV using the power button on the TV’s remote, this system also turns off automatically. To use System Power Off, connect the unit and the TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied). See page 40.
  • Page 42: Enjoying Stb (Set Top Box) Digital

    Enjoying STB (Set Top Box) Digital Sound or Digital Satellite Receiver Sound from the System (STB SYNCHRO) You can enjoy digital sound and images of STB or a digital satellite receiver. Sound is output from the speakers of this system. Images of STB or a digital satellite receiver are output from the TV by the HDMI connection.
  • Page 43 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP], then press Note • In order to set the [STB SYNCHRO] function, first set [HDMI CONTROL] to [ON] (page 37). Press X/x to select [STB SYNCHRO], then press Press X/x to select [ON].
  • Page 44: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note • Depending on the DVD/DivX video/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
  • Page 45: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.
  • Page 46: Searching By Scene

    • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD- RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using the time code.
  • Page 47: (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1.
  • Page 48: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Note •...
  • Page 49: Playing In Random Order

    To change or cancel a program Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR.
  • Page 50: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    To return to normal play In Step 3, press CLEAR or select [OFF]. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.
  • Page 51: Using The Dvd's Menu

    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. •...
  • Page 52: Changing The Sound

    Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
  • Page 53: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video only) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R)
  • Page 54: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]).
  • Page 55: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3, file name of a DivX video using the front panel display (page 102).
  • Page 56 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information. The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- • T **:**:** Playing time of the current title •...
  • Page 57: Changing The Angles

    Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in JPEG image data. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu display appears. 1 ( 8 ) 1 ( 2 0 ) DATA CD 31/ 1/ 2007 Date information...
  • Page 58: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.
  • Page 59: Selecting A Playback Layer For A Super Audio Cd

    Selecting a Playback Layer for a Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can select the playback layer you want to listen to. Note • You can change a playback layer only when the unit recognises a hybrid disc.
  • Page 60 • that have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • that conform to the DCF* image file format * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 61: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 audio track or album Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded.
  • Page 62 x When selecting an image Press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press C/c when the Control Menu display is not displayed.
  • Page 63: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below.
  • Page 64: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than [SLOW1].
  • Page 65: Enjoying Divx ® Videos

    ® Enjoying DivX Videos About DivX Video Files ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an ® official DivX Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that ® contain DivX video files.
  • Page 66 To go to the next or previous page Press C/c. To turn off the display Press DVD MENU repeatedly. To stop playback Press x. Selecting a DivX video file After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press The list of files in the album appears. M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I 2 0 0 4...
  • Page 67: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 68: Tuner Functions

    Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or – until the auto scanning starts.
  • Page 69: Naming Preset Stations

    If an FM program is noisy If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo effect, but reception will improve. Press TUNER MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “FM Mode?” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
  • Page 70: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) What is the Radio Data System? The 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 display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Note •...
  • Page 71: Other Operations

    By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV’s manufacturer’s code (see the table)
  • Page 72 CATV Manufacturer Code number SONY 802, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, AMSTRAD 845, 846 BSKYB GRUNDIG 859, 860 HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 HUMAX 846, 847 JERROLD 830, 831 JERROLD/GI 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814...
  • Page 73: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Press AUDIO. Press AUDIO repeatedly until the signal you want appears in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. •...
  • Page 74: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display and soft-touch buttons can be set to either of 2 levels. Press DIMMER. Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of the front panel display and soft-touch buttons changes.
  • Page 75: (Illumination Mode) Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (TDM- BT1, Bluetooth adapter) is supplied.
  • Page 76: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 77 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the...
  • Page 78 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press X/x to select a geographic area...
  • Page 79: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press The display for entering the password appears.
  • Page 80 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL SAT/ CABLE IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER Side view Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. Press X/x to select CALIBRATION], then press 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 )
  • Page 81 x The measurement is OK. Unplug the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented. Measurement complete. FRONT L : 3.12m 0.0dB FRONT R : 3.35m + 0.5dB SUBWOOFER : 3.35m + 1.0dB If OK, unplug calibration mic and select “YES”.
  • Page 82: Using The Setup Display

    Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 107. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
  • Page 83: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    To reset all of the [SETUP] settings Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press Select [YES] using X/x. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here. Press All the settings explained on pages 83 to 87 return to the default settings.
  • Page 84: Settings For The Display

    Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 82). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: HDMI RESOLUTION: /RGB (HDMI):...
  • Page 85 than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H button) to cancel the screen saver. [ON] Turns on the screen saver. [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. x [BACKGROUND] Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or...
  • Page 86: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 82). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP HDMI CONTROL: STB SYNCHRO: PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION:...
  • Page 87: Returning To The Default Settings

    x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. [OFF] No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD] Reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended.
  • Page 88: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Clean the top panel with a soft cloth lightly. Do not wipe the top panel of the unit where there is dust or sand as it may be damaged.
  • Page 89: Notes About The Discs

    On moving the system When you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism. Press Z to remove a disc. Make sure that a disc is removed from the unit. Press Z. Press [/1 to turn off the power. Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
  • Page 91 Sound There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 92 • 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. An MP3 audio track cannot be played.
  • Page 93 • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
  • Page 94: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [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 95: Glossary

    Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. ®...
  • Page 96 quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed in digitally. A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.
  • Page 97 DVD, the region limit may still apply. 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, and which we call S-Force PRO Front Surround.
  • Page 98 Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.
  • Page 99: Language Code List

    Language Code List 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 1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi...
  • Page 100: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (29) B Disc tray (29) C Front Panel Display (remote sensor) (9) Soft-touch buttons (29, 74) E Z (open/close) (29) F N (play) (29) G x (stop) (29) H ./>...
  • Page 101: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (21) B SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ OPTICAL) jacks (26) C DMPORT1 jack (26, 75) D DMPORT2 jack (26, 75) E HDMI OUT jack (21) F AM terminal (10) DIGITAL IN OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SAT/...
  • Page 102 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display SLEEP NIGHT SA-CD DIGITAL A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (73) B Lights up when the night mode is on. (35) C Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (68) D Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front...
  • Page 103: Remote Control

    Remote control With the cover opened. A TV [/1 (on/standby) (72) B TV button/TV mode indicator (72) C Z (OPEN/CLOSE) (29) D SLEEP (73) E Number buttons 2) 3) (45, 51, 67, 68, 72, F CLEAR (45, 68) -/-- (72) G TONE (34) H FUNCTION (29, 68, 79) I DVD TOP MENU (51)
  • Page 104: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 105 Control Menu items 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) Selected item DISC TITLE CHAPTER Function name of selected Control REPEAT Menu item Operation message Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs.
  • Page 106 [TIME/TEXT] (page 45) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 79) Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 48) Selects the track to play in the order you want.
  • Page 107: Dvd Setup Display List

    DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD* MENU* AUDIO* SUBTITLE* SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE 4:3 LETTER BOX...
  • Page 108: System Menu List

    System Menu List You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu SW LEVEL A/V SYNC ATTENUATE* A.CAL MODE ILLUM MODE INFO MODE SA-CD/CD* * “ATTENUATE” and “SA-CD/CD” may not appear, depending on the selected function. ** If “Setup A.CAL”...
  • Page 109: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 84 4:3 LETTER BOX 84 4:3 OUTPUT 85 4:3 PAN SCAN 84 5.1 Channel Surround 53 A.CAL MODE 81 A/V SYNC 58 ALBUM 45 Album 95 ANGLE 57 ATTENUATE 31 AUDIO 83 AUDIO (HDMI) 87 AUDIO DRC 87 Auto Calibration 79, 95 BACKGROUND 85 BASS 34...
  • Page 110 Remote 9, 71, 103 Repeat Play 50 RESET 83 Resume Play 47 Scan 44 SCENE 45 Scene 97 SCREEN SAVER 84 SCREEN SETUP 84 Searching for a particular point on a disc 44 Selecting 32 SETUP 82 S-Force PRO Front Surround 33, 97 Shuffle Play 49 SLEEP 73...

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