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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 44.6 μW
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(FTC)
* This output is the value measurement at a
Front L + Front R
With 8 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 - 20,000 Hz;
rated 30 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
30 W + 30 W (at
(100 kHz step)
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%
Other models:
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
THD)
(50 kHz step)
POWER OUTPUT (reference):
Antenna
FM lead antenna
Front L/Front R/
Video Section
Center/Surround L/
Outputs
VIDEO: Pin jack
Surround R: 50 W (per
HDMI OUT: HDMI
channel at 8 ohms,
19-pin
1 kHz) Subwoofer:
Speakers
50 W (at 8 ohms,
100 Hz)
Front
Inputs
SS-TS121
TV/CABLE :
Pin jack
Dimensions (approx.) 83 mm × 119 mm ×
100 mm (3
4
3
/
in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
4
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
0.35 kg (13 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. (This applies to DVD VIDEOs
The Display Menu appears on the TV
only.)
screen.
2
To display subtitles
Press / to select an option, then
press
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
3
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
the desired subtitle language. (This applies to
number buttons to jump to the
DVD VIDEOs only.)
desired option.
To change the sound
When playing a CD
(USB)
1
Press
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback
to select the desired audio signal.
The selection display appears on the TV
When the system is playing a DVD
screen.
VIDEO recorded in multiple audio
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG
number buttons to select the desired
audio), you can change the audio format. If
track.
the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
When playing a video/music/photo file
multilingual tracks, you can also change
1
Press
the language.
The selection display appears on the TV
With a VIDEO CD or CD, you can select
screen.
the sound from the right or left channel
and listen to the sound of the selected
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
channel through both the right and left
number buttons to select the desired
speakers.
number.
To play a VIDEO CD with PBC
To play in programmed order
functions
Select the tracks to play in the order you want
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
(only for CDs).
PBC (Playback control) functions, the menu
1
Press and hold SHIFT, then press
for your selection appears.
PROGRAM.
To play without using PBC
The Program Menu display appears on
In stop mode, press and hold SHIFT, then
the TV screen.
press the number buttons to select the track
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number you want.
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 DVD/CD, then eject the disc.
[4:3 Pan Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
2
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
Press SETUP.
The setup menu appears.
3
Press / to select one of the setup
menu categories, then press
.
4
Press / to select a setup item, then
press or
.
[OSD Lang] (On-Screen Display)
5
Select the option you wish to change
You can switch the display language on the
and press
to confirm and go back
TV screen.
to the previously selected item.
[Control for HDMI]
6
Press SETUP to turn off the menu.
This function is available when you connect
Selected category
Setup categories
the system and a TV that is compatible with
the Control for HDMI function via an HDMI
cable.
--
--
General Setup Page
[On]: You can operate mutually between
16:9
16:9
TV Display
components that are connected via an HDMI
OSD Lang
ENG
4:3 Letter Box
cable.
Control for HDMI
On
4:3 Pan Scan
[Off]: Off.
HDMI Audio
Off
Screen Saver
On
[HDMI Audio]
Last Memory
On
This setting is only required if you are using
Auto Standby
On
the HDMI OUT jack for an audio
connection.
Selected setting Options
[Off]: Turns off HDMI audio output. You can
still enjoy sound output via the speaker
General Setup Page
system.
[All]: The HDMI audio output format will be
[TV Display]
same as the audio stream being played. If the
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
playback audio format is not supported, the
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
audio output will be changed to PCM
function.
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.
Sound
The sound doesn't output from the
surround speakers.
Press SURROUND repeatedly and select
"MULTI" (A.F.D. MULTI) to output
sound from all speakers.
(Depending on the media, sound may
not be output from the surround
speakers.)
The [Speaker Setup Page] items cannot
be changed.
Press DVD/CD, then eject the disc.
There is no sound. Severe hum or noise is
heard.
Remove the speaker cords from the
SPEAKERS terminals, straighten and
extend the contact area of each speaker
cord, then reconnect the speaker cords to
the SPEAKERS terminals.
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.
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Center
Dimensions (approx.) 340 mm × 56 mm ×
SS-CT121
Dimensions (approx.) 83 mm × 119 mm ×
100 mm (3
/
in ×
3
8
4
/
in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
3
4
Mass (approx.)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
0.43 kg (16 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to
Surround
change without notice.
SS-TS121
Dimensions (approx.) 83 mm × 119 mm ×
100 mm (3
3
/
in ×
8
4
/
in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
3
4
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
0.39 kg (14 oz)
Subwoofer
SS-WS121
Dimensions (approx.) 160 mm × 315 mm ×
295 mm (6
3
/
in ×
8
12
1
/
in × 11
5
/
in)
2
8
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
Mass (approx.)
3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz)
General
Power requirements
North American and Mexican models:
120 V AC, 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
/
in ×
3
8
North American and Mexican models:
On: 29 W
Standby: 0.4 W*
Other models:
On: 34 W
Standby: 0.5 W*
* 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 TRK": 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.
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.
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.
325 mm (13
1
/
in ×
2
2
1
/
in × 12
7
/
in)
4
8
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts
2.1 kg (4 lb 11 oz)
Selecting the Sound Effect
Using a Tuner
To select an equalizer setting
To preset radio stations
Press EQ to display the current mode. While
You can preset 20 FM stations. You can then
the current mode is displayed, press EQ
tune in any of those stations simply by
repeatedly until the desired mode appears on
selecting the corresponding preset number.
the front panel display.
1
Press FM.
"AUTO": Automatically selects the movie
2
Press and hold TUNING +/– for 2
or music sound mode based on the disc
seconds to start tuning until you find
type.
the desired radio station.
"MOVIE": Enjoyable, powerful bass and
"SEARCH +" or "SEARCH –" appears in
sound effects; recommended for movies.
the front panel display until a radio
"MUSIC": Well-balanced low and high
station with sufficient signal strength is
range; recommended for music.
found.
"TV": Clear, mid-range vocals;
3
recommended for watching dramas or
Press and hold SHIFT, then press
comedies.
PROGRAM.
"GAME": Enhanced low and high range;
"P 01" flashes in the front panel display.
recommended for action or shooting
4
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
games, etc.
number buttons to select a preset
number.
To select a surround setting
5
Press
to store the station
Press SURROUND to display the current
frequency.
mode. While the current mode is displayed,
press SURROUND repeatedly to select the
To select a preset radio station
desired surround audio output mode. The
1
selected mode appears in the front panel
Press FM.
display.
2
Press PRESET +/– to select a preset
"MULTI" (A.F.D. MULTI): When the
number.
source is 2 channel, sound is output from
You can also select a preset number by
all speakers.
pressing and holding SHIFT, then
"STANDARD" (A.F.D. STANDARD): The
pressing the number buttons.
system discriminates the sound format of
the source and presents sound as it was
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
recorded/encoded.
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
"DOLBY PL" (PRO LOGIC): Performs
effect, but reception will improve.
Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
Press AUDIO.
"2CH ST" (2CH STEREO): All formats are
"STEREO": Stereo reception.
downmixed to 2 channels.
"MONO": Monaural reception.
Note
Depending on the playback stream, the
surround settings may not be effective.
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[SR]: Adjusts the sound level of right
Video Setup Page
surround speaker. It is possible to adjust the
parameter from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
[HDMI Resolution]
[SL]: Adjusts the sound level of left surround
You can select the type of video signal that is
speaker. It is possible to adjust the parameter
output from the HDMI OUT jack.
from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.
[Auto]: The system outputs the optimal video
[SW]: Adjusts the sound level of subwoofer. It
signal for the connected TV.
is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0
[480p/576p]: The system outputs 720 × 480p*
dB to +6.0 dB.
or 720 × 576p* video signals.
[720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p*
[Distance]
video signals.
If you move one of the speakers, be sure to
[1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i*
set the parameters of the distance from the
video signals.
listening position to speakers.
[1080p]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080p*
[L/R]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right
video signals.
speakers. It is possible to adjust the parameter
* i: interlace, p: progressive
from 1.0 m to 7.0 m (3 to 23 ft).
[C]: Adjusts the distance of the center
Preference Page
speaker. This parameter can be set between
1.6 m (5 ft) shorter and equal to the L/R
[TV Type]
channel setting.
The TV type default setting varies depending
[SL/SR]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right
on the area.
surround speaker. This parameter can be set
[PAL]: For a PAL-system TV.
between 5.0 m (16 ft) shorter and equal to
[NTSC]: For an NTSC-system TV.
the L/R channel setting.
[Audio]
[Center Speaker]
You can select the preferred audio language
[On]: Activates the center speaker.
for DVDs with multiple sound tracks.
[Off]: Deactivates the center speaker.
[Subtitle]
[Sur. Speaker]
You can switch the language of the subtitles
[On]: Activates the surround speakers.
recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
[Off]: Deactivates the surround speakers.
[Disc Menu]
[Test Tone]
You can switch the language for a disc's
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, press
VOLUME +/– on the unit or on the remote
control.
Press /// repeatedly to select the
speaker and the desired level or distance.
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A JPEG image file cannot be played.
Operation
It is larger than 2,048 (width) × 1,536
"PROTECT" appears in the front panel
(height) in normal mode, or more than
display.
2,000,000 pixels in progressive format
Connect all channels to their
which is mainly used on Internet Web
corresponding SPEAKERS terminals
sites.
correctly.
A video file cannot be played.
Press / to turn off the system, and
The video file resolution is larger than
check the following items after
720 (width) × 576 (height).
"STANDBY" disappears:
The name of a folder or file is not
Are the + and – speaker cords short-
displayed correctly.
circuited?
The system can only display numbers and
Is anything blocking the ventilation
letters of the alphabet. Other characters
holes of the system?
are displayed as [_].
After checking the above items and fixing
any problems, turn on the system.
A disc does not start playing from the
If the cause of the problem cannot be
beginning.
found even after checking all the above
Resume Play has been selected.
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
During stop, press and then start
playback.
A disc cannot be ejected and "LOCKED"
Program play has been selected. During
appears in the front panel display.
stop, press and then start playback.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
Shuffle play has been selected. During
authorized Sony service facility.
stop, press and then start playback.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
The system does not work normally.
Check that the antenna (aerial) is
Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
connected securely. Adjust the antenna
lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
(aerial) or connect an external antenna
reconnect after several minutes.
(aerial) if necessary.
The Control for HDMI function does not
A disc does not play.
work.
The region code on the DVD does not
Set the [Control for HDMI] setting in
match the system.
[General Setup Page] to [On].
Moisture has condensed inside the unit
Make sure that the connected component
and may cause damage to the lenses.
is compatible with the Control for HDMI
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned
function.
on for about half an hour.
Check the connected component's setting
A DATA CD/DATA DVD cannot be played.
for the Control for HDMI function. Refer
The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO
to the operating instructions supplied
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
with the component.
The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
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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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USB device
"OVERLOAD" appears in the front panel
display.
Remove the USB device from the
(USB) port. Make sure there is no
problem with the USB device.
The USB device (audio file/JPEG image
file) cannot be played.
Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords, etc., cannot be played.
There is no playable file in the USB
device.
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