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DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-JZ8888K
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-122-237-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-JZ8888K ©2009 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About These Operating Instructions

    WARNING About These Operating Instructions Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such remote.
  • Page 3 “DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Playing Back Files of a USB Device ..62 Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 111 Transferring Songs onto a USB Index ........... 115 Device..........70 Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ..........73 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ........... 74...

  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R VIDEO CD •...
  • Page 6 A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.
  • Page 7 Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 8 Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (4) • Speaker cords (7, red/white/ • Bases (2) green/gray/blue/purple/ brown) • Stands (2) • Video cord (1) • Center speaker (1) • HDMI cable (1) • Brackets (large) (6) • Surround speakers (2) •...

  • Page 9: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note •...

  • Page 10: Step 1: Installing The System

    Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 0.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), place them within 7.0 meters of the listening position.
  • Page 11 Install the center speaker on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
  • Page 12 Fasten the screws to the wall. 145 mm inches) 8 to 10 mm inch) Hang the speakers on the screws. Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker inch) 10 mm inch) Rear of speaker...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. Note •...
  • Page 14 To connect speaker cords to the speaker For the front speakers To the front speaker 1 Black (–) Connector Color tube Black (–) Color tube To the front speaker 2 For the other speakers Rear of the speaker Connector (–) Color tube...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Tv (Video Connection)

    Connecting the TV (Video connection) This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. C Component video cable N N A A N T E (not supplied) IA L 75 C O A X IN L A U D IO...
  • Page 16 To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models only) Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian, Middle Eastern, and South African models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Tv (Audio Connection)

    Connecting the TV (Audio connection) This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, perform this connection. N N A A N T E IA L 75 C O A X IN L A U D IO A B L E...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Other Components

    Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers. Portable audio source (not supplied): G USB device (not supplied): H DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied): I VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. (not supplied): J H Connect a USB device (page 62).
  • Page 19 If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc. VCR, digital satellite receiver, PlayStation, etc. System :Signal flow Select the component on the TV.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    Connecting the antenna (aerial) N N A A N T E I A L 7 C O A X FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. •...

  • Page 21: About The Demonstration

    Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit. Wall outlet (mains): The shape of the wall outlet (mains) differs depending on the area.

  • Page 22: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Press X/x to select a language, then Step 3: Performing the press The Setup Display for selecting the aspect Quick Setup ratio of the TV to be connected appears. Follow the Steps below to make the basic VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 adjustments for using the system.
  • Page 23 Note Note • The image in the illustration above is different • Loud test sounds are output when [AUTO from the actual system. CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children Press C/c to select the speaker and neighbors.
  • Page 24 ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may Setting the type of video appear. output to match your TV Does your TV accept progressive signals? Depending on the connection of the TV Progressive is a method for displaying TV (page 15), select the type of video output of the images which reduces flickering and sharpens system.

  • Page 25: Step 4: Selecting The Source

    Press C/c to select [START], then Step 4: Selecting the press The system outputs a progressive signal for Source 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. You can select the playback source. Press C/c to select [YES], then press The system outputs a progressive signal.

  • Page 26: Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SYSTEM MENU X/x/c, Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 27 Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. About speaker output The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 75). For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 28 Sound from Surround effect Effect “HP 2CH” The system outputs the sound from the headphones regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi- (HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO) channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. * DCS technology (page 103) is used. To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D.

  • Page 29: Disc

    Press Z on the unit to open the disc tray, and place a disc on the tray. Disc Place one disc on the tray, and then press Z. Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with With the label side up.
  • Page 30 Other operations Press Play one frame at a time STEP to go to the next 2)4)5) (Freeze Frame) frame while the system is in Press pause mode. Press STEP Stop to go to the preceding Pause frame while the system is in pause mode (DVD VIDEO/ Resume play after pause X or H DVD-R/DVD-RW only).

  • Page 31: Changing The Sound

    [ALL FRONT], or [ALL FRONT - NO selected channel through both the right and left CENTER]. speakers. You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio Displaying multi-angles and Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to subtitles select the desired audio signal. x DVD VIDEO To change the angles Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of...
  • Page 32 • [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video file) track 2 (monaural). • [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of Example: audio track 2 (monaural). MP3 audio Checking the audio signal 1:MP3 128k format...
  • Page 33 Press DISPLAY while the system is Select the item number you want using in stop mode. the number buttons. The Control Menu display appears on the If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to TV screen. cancel the number. Press X/x to select [SUPER Press AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press...

  • Page 34: Using Play Mode

    Note Using Play Mode • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. Creating your own program • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: (Program Play) –...

  • Page 35: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the tracks in the Select the track you want to program. programmed order For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your press own program.” Selected track Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].

  • Page 36: Playing Repeatedly

    Press • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track. Shuffle Play starts. x DATA CD/DATA DVD To return to normal play • [OFF]: Off. Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders on the disc.

  • Page 37: Searching/Selecting Disc Contents

    Selecting an original title or Searching/Selecting edited title on a DVD-VR Disc Contents Using the DVD’s menu This function is only available for DVD-VRs with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. A DVD is divided into many sections, which The Control Menu display appears on the make up a picture or music feature.
  • Page 38 Press X/x to select the search method. Press Example: [CHAPTER] [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). Input the time code using the number The number in parentheses indicates the buttons. total number of titles, chapters, tracks, For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 indexes, scenes, folders, or files.

  • Page 39: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Press X/x to select [MEDIA], Playing MP3 Files/JPEG then press The options for [MEDIA] appear. Image Files When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC], then press You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files: A list of folders that contain MP3 files –...
  • Page 40 To play the next or previous MP3 FOLDER LIST file 01 Happy birthday Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . 02 Travelling 01 twice to play the previous MP3 file. 03 2003.08.20 04 Flowers When you press . once, you can go to the 05 Travelling 02 06 Animals beginning of the current MP3 file.
  • Page 41 • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set the same time, the sound may skip. Sony [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps ×...
  • Page 42 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], Selecting an effect for JPEG then press image files in the slide show The options for [MEDIA] appear. Press X/x to select a setting. Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to • [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both [MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY JPEG image files and MP3 files in the...

  • Page 43: Enjoying Video Files

    • Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or Enjoying Video Files not match the pictures on the TV screen. • The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours. • Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear, in which case it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate.
  • Page 44 To go to the next or previous FOLDER LIST page SUMMER 2003 Press NEW YEAR'S DAY MY FAVOURITES To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To stop playback Press x. Press X/x to select the folder you want To play the next or previous video to play.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Restricting Playback of Between the Picture and the Disc Sound [PARENTAL CONTROL] [A/V SYNC] The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you to restrict playback of DVDs that have When the sound does not match the pictures on ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between different scenes.

  • Page 46: Changing The Password

    To turn off the [PARENTAL Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press CONTROL] function The display for confirming the password Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. appears. To play a disc for which x When you have already registered a [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set password The display for entering the password...

  • Page 47: Changing The System Settings By Using The Setup Display

    Enter your 4-digit password using the Changing the System number buttons, then press Press X/x to select [CHANGE Settings by Using the PASSWORD t], then press Setup Display Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press You can make various adjustments to items such To confirm your password, re-enter it as picture and sound.

  • Page 48: Settings For The Display

    Press X/x to select an item, then press x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV The options for the selected item appear. screen. Example: [TV TYPE] VIDEO SETUP x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only) TV TYPE: 16:9 You can switch the language for the disc’s PROGRESSIVE...
  • Page 49 The system outputs a progressive signal for x [TV TYPE] 5 seconds. Check that the screen is You can select the aspect ratio of the connected displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- The system outputs a progressive signal.

  • Page 50: Settings For Hdmi

    Note Settings for HDMI • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. • You can change the color system of this system [HDMI SETUP] according to the connected TV (page 15). x [BLACK LEVEL] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920x1080p) (North American, Mexican, and Latin...

  • Page 51: Settings For The Audio

    (page 60) is activated and loud sound may be ]: The system outputs standard output depending on the volume level of the resolution with a black frame. system. You can prevent this by limiting the ]: The system outputs HD resolution maximum level of the volume.

  • Page 52: Other Settings

    x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) x [SCREEN SAVER] You can compress the dynamic range of the You can reduce the damage to the display device (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H) to cancel sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

  • Page 53: Settings For The Speakers

    x [RESET] x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] You can return the [SET UP] settings other than When you move the front speakers, center [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default speaker, and subwoofers, be sure to set the settings. For details, see “Returning the parameters of the distance (A) from the [SETUP] settings to the default”...
  • Page 54 2)3)5) [L/R] 3.00 m/10 ft : Set the front speaker When you set [STANDARD] in the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting distance. 2)3)4) [CENTER] 3.00 m/10 ft : Set the center speaker distance. 2)3)5) [SUBWOOFER] 3.00 m/10 ft : Set the subwoofer distance. 0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.
  • Page 55 x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can adjust the sound level of the surround speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] 0.0 dB : Set the surround speaker level. * This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

  • Page 56: Tuner

    Current station PRESET +/– (page 57), then perform the Current band and preset number procedure from Step 3. FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto scanning starts.

  • Page 57: Listening To The Radio

    Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE” Listening to the Radio appears in the front panel display. Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 56)). Press or c. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel Press X/x to select “MONO.”...
  • Page 58 Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes: 1 t 2 t ..t 1 t ..When the station name is set 1 Station name Ex. “SONY RADIO” 2 Frequency Ex. “FM1 87.50” 3 The “FM MODE” setting Ex. “STEREO”...

  • Page 59: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than a Sony component, Using the Control for even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 60 Press DISPLAY while the system is This system in stop mode. Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already The Control Menu display appears on the turned on.) turned on.) TV screen. Switches to “DVD” Switches to HDMI input. Press X/x to select [SETUP], function.
  • Page 61 sound is output from the system speakers Changing the language for the automatically. • While you are watching the TV and the on-screen display of the TV function of the system is switched to “DVD” or “USB,” sound of the selected system (Language Follow) function is output from the system speakers;...

  • Page 62: Playing Back Files Of A Usb Device

    operating manual supplied with the Playing Back Files of a ® Walkman USB Device Connecting the USB device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files/video files (DivX/ MPEG4 video files) stored in a USB device such as the digital music player or USB storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit.
  • Page 63 • The system can play back the following files. • Always turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device File Extension of the file while the system is on may corrupt the data on MP3 file “.mp3”...
  • Page 64 Note that you can select the next folder by FOLDER LIST continuing to press > after the last file on the current folder, but that you cannot return to the 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) previous folder by pressing ..
  • Page 65 Press X/x to select a folder. Note • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set x To go to the next or previous page [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 Press × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD]. x To play JPEG image files in a folder To stop playback as a slide show...
  • Page 66 Press X/x to select a setting. FOLDER LIST • [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps in from top to bottom. SUMMER 2003 NEW YEAR'S DAY • [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches MY FAVOURITES out from left to right of the TV screen. •...
  • Page 67 the previous folder, select the folder from the Press folder list. For details of the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting, see To return to the previous display “Playback priority of file types” (page 105). Press O RETURN. To turn on/off the display Displaying the list of audio Press DVD MENU.
  • Page 68 • [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the Press folders on the USB device. [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. 1 ( 1 4 4 ) • [TRACK] (audio files only): You can 1 : 3 1 repeat the current file.
  • Page 69 Viewing the information of an Checking the date information audio file/video file on the TV of a JPEG image file screen You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the You can display the information of an audio file/ JPEG image file.

  • Page 70: Transferring Songs Onto A Usb Device

    Transferring tracks on an Transferring Songs onto audio CD onto a USB device a USB Device Load an audio CD. You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a Press DISPLAY while the system is USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You in stop mode.
  • Page 71 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then Select an MP3 file/folder that you want press to transfer. The system starts transferring and the status Remaining space of the USB device of transferring appears. To cancel transferring, press x. USB TRANSFER 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O...
  • Page 72 Press x. Folder and file generation Press REC TO USB on the unit. rules The REC TO USB indicator flashes. Then, “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of When transferring onto a USB device, a the USB device appear alternately in the “MUSIC”...

  • Page 73: Using A Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone

    Mobile Phone then press CLEAR. Press C/c to select [YES], then press You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone to the system and enjoy music from it via this To cancel, select [NO], then press system, or transfer music from this system to the mobile phone.

  • Page 74: 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. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters ./>...

  • Page 75: Other Operations

    Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot install all the speakers normally. install some speakers. For better surround • [NO CENTER]: Select this when you sound, Sony recommends that first you decide install the front and surround speakers the position of the speakers. only.

  • Page 76: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO Calibration mic CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 77: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Supplied Remote Note • While the Auto Calibration function is working, do You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the not operate the system. following buttons. Use these buttons (other than TV [/1 and THEATRE) while pressing the TV button.

  • Page 78: Enjoying Karaoke

    To set the system to karaoke Enjoying Karaoke mode on the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu display appears. You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a Note disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. • The Control Menu display will not appear if no disc is in the unit.

  • Page 79: Key Control

    Speaker output in Dolby Digital Each time you press ECHO, the echo level changes as follows: Karaoke format “ECHO OFF” t “ECHO 1” Accompaniment Accompaniment “ECHO 3” T “ECHO 2” Front Front Center To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.” Guide melody Note •...
  • Page 80 • The key automatically returns to the original key Selecting the vocals (Vocal when: – you turn off the power. Select) – you change the function. – the disc tray is opened. – you stop playback. When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital –...
  • Page 81 After singing for more than a minute, Note press SCORE again to view your score. • Depending on the discs, you may not be able to change the guide vocal channel. Your score is calculated on a scale of 0 to •...

  • Page 82: Using The Sound Effect

    – “DEC. MODE” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or Using the Sound Effect “A.F.D. MULTI.” – The sound mode is set to “AUTO,” “MOVIE,” “MUSIC,” or “NEWS”. Reinforcing bass frequencies – Headphones are not connected. – Karaoke mode is off. You can reinforce bass frequencies.

  • Page 83: Selecting The Effect To Suit The Source

    • “MOVIE-D.C.S.-”*: The system reproduces • “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures output. Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema • “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be production studio.

  • Page 84: Changing The Input Level Of The Sound From Connected Components

    Changing the Input Level Using the Sleep Timer of the Sound from You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. Connected Components You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minute increments.

  • Page 85: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display And Illuminations

    Changing the Brightness Viewing Information of the Front Panel About the Disc Display and Illuminations Viewing the playing time and You can set the brightness of the front panel display to either of 2 levels, and the remaining time in the front illuminations on the front panel of the unit panel display (POWER, OPERATION DIAL, REC TO USB)

  • Page 86: Checking The Play Information

    x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ file) Super Audio CD/CD 1 Playing time of the current file • T **:** 2 Current file name Playing time of the current track 3 Current album and file number •...
  • Page 87 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan (MP3 file/video file) text Electronics and Information Technology Industries By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files Association (JEITA). or video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the folder/MP3 file/ video file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the TV...

  • Page 88: Returning To The Default Settings

    Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], Returning to the Default then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Settings Press X/x to select [RESET] and press Returning the system Press C/c to select [YES]. You can also quit the process and return to parameters, such as preset the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] stations, to the default...

  • Page 89: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On placement On cleaning discs, disc/lens • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

  • Page 90: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system? • After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 92 Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged. • The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 15). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 93 Sound Symptom Remedy 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 94 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 13, 53). level sound is heard from the • Check the “ DEC. MODE ” setting (page 26) surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 95 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 31). • 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.

  • Page 96: Usb Device

    (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Are you using a supported USB • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
  • Page 97 – The file structure is extremely complex. – The memory capacity is excessive. – The internal memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less – Total files per folder: 150 or less File names are not displayed •...
  • Page 98 – the file size is extremely large. – the physical structure within the memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less – Total files per folder: 150 or less You cannot start transferring •...
  • Page 99 USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Transferring to a USB device • You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices”...

  • Page 100: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may display) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, When the self-diagnosis function is activated to normal system operation will not be possible. prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- Turn off the system, and then turn on the system character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a...

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 Specifications kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Amplifier Section Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, Video Section 1 kHz, 1% THD) Outputs...
  • Page 102 Mass (approx.) 12 kg Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not compatible.) General DRM: Not compatible Power requirements North American and Mexican models: Design and specifications are subject to change 120 V AC, 60 Hz without notice. Taiwan models: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentine models: 220 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 103: Glossary

    As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, environment of their studios and integrated the Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four data of the measurement with Sony DSP (Digital channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with Signal Processor) technology to develop the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby “Digital Cinema Sound.”...
  • Page 104 A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 S-Force PRO Front Surround channel area or the multi-channel area. Sony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic • 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel...

  • Page 105: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting. File type on a disc or USB [MEDIA] setting device [VIDEO] [MUSIC/ [PHOTO] [MUSIC] PHOTO] Disc USB device Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB device device Video files only...

  • Page 106: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...

  • Page 107: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (22, 88) J OPERATION DIAL (29) B Z (open/close) (29) K PHONES jack (29) C Front panel display (109) L FUNCTION (25) M AUDIO IN/MIC/A.CAL MIC jack (18, 22, (remote sensor) (9) 76, 78)

  • Page 108: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SPEAKER ANTENNA FRONT SURROUND CENTER COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER ONLY FOR ONLY FOR SS-TS100 ONLY FOR SS-TS100 SS-CT91 SUBWOOFER DIGITAL IN HDMI DMPORT DC5V AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO ONLY FOR SS-WS98 OPTICAL COAXIAL 0.7A MAX SAT/CABLE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT A SPEAKER jacks (13) G DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (18, 74)

  • Page 109: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the karaoke mode is G Current surround format (Except for on. (78) JPEG image file) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. H Lights up when the color system is set (84) to NTSC.

  • Page 110: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANGLE ws (31) NIGHT 5 (82) Number buttons qf (33, 56, 77) AUDIO qg (31) ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (60) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (21, 22, 29) CLEAR es (34, 57) PICTURE NAVI 6 (40, 64) TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (77) D.TUNING qh (57)

  • Page 111: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
  • Page 112 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, Control Menu items X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 98( 99) Type of disc being 13( 99) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 113 [SHUFFLE] (page 35) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 36) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 45) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 37) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 114 [EFFECT] (page 65) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page 67) You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB device. [USB TRANSFER] (page 70) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Numerics DVD’s menu 37 DYNAMIC BASS 82 4:3 OUTPUT 49 Naming preset stations 57 5.1 Channel Surround 32 NIGHT 82 EFFECT 42, 65 A/V SYNC 45 OSD 48 AAC file 62 FM MODE 57 ANGLE 31 Front panel 107 ATTENUATE 84 PARENTAL CONTROL 45, Front panel display 85, 109...
  • Page 116 TEST TONE 55 TIME 38 TRACK SELECTION 52 TV TYPE 49 USB device 62 VIDEO SETUP 48 VOLUME LIMIT 50 WMA file 62...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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