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4-122-235-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FZ900KW
©2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-122-235-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FZ900KW ©2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or WARNING the shop where you purchased the product. About the surround amplifier Caution – The use of optical instruments • The nameplate is located on the side exterior. with this product will increase eye hazard.

  • Page 3: About These Operating Instructions

    DivX, Inc. and are used under • The default setting is underlined. license. Copyrights “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony This product incorporates copyright protection Corporation. technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this...

  • Page 4: About The S-Air Function

    About the S-AIR function The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with the system: • Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    “BRAVIA” Sync ......68 Playing Back Files of a USB Device ..71 Transferring Songs onto a USB Device ..........79 Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone ..........82 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter ........... 83 Using an S-AIR Product .......84...

  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8 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 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord cover (1) • Speaker cord holder (1) • Speaker cords (2, green/ purple) • Wireless transceivers (2) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions •...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping. Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Speakers

    Assembling the speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front and surround speakers) Use the parts as follows: • Front and surround speakers (4) • Bases (4) • Screws (with washer) (12) For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19. Note •...
  • Page 14 Place the base on the bottom of the speaker, then secure the base with three screws (with washer). Screws (with washer) Bottom of the base Speaker Fully-assembled illustration Front right speaker (R): Front left speaker (L): Surround left speaker (L): Surround right speaker (R): Red label White label...

  • Page 15: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    Install the speakers 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 16 Disassemble the speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker. Upper part Lower part Rear of the speaker Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker. The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall. Lower part of the speaker Speaker cord...
  • Page 17 Fully-disassembled illustration Upper part of Lower part of Speaker cord the speaker the speaker Screw...
  • Page 18 To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red...

  • Page 19: 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 20 To connect speaker cords to the unit When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks. Rear panel of the unit N N A A N T E IA L 75 C O A X Purple (Subwoofer) -R T 1 IN L E Z W A U D IO...

  • Page 21: 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 -R T 1 IN L...
  • Page 22 To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern 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 and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

  • Page 23: 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 -R T 1 IN L E Z W...

  • Page 24: 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: I (TDM-iP20 is supplied with Australian models. You can also use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.) VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27: Inserting The Wireless Transceiver

    Inserting the wireless transceiver You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. To transmit sound from the unit, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround amplifier, and S-AIR receiver.
  • Page 28 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to the surround amplifier.

  • Page 29: About The Demonstration

    About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. Setting the demonstration mode to on/off Press [/1 on the unit. The system turns on. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press Press X/x to select a setting.

  • Page 30: Step 3: Setting Up The Wireless System

    To check the transmission status Step 3: Setting up the You can check the status of sound transmission between the unit and surround amplifier by Wireless System observing the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the surround amplifier. To use the wireless system, you need to set up the surround amplifier.
  • Page 31 Attach the speaker cord cover by sliding it down along the grooves at the edges of the surround amplifier. Speaker cord cover Surround amplifier Grooves Push the speaker cord cover down until you hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier upside down, then store the cords in the speaker cord cover.

  • Page 32: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Press X/x to select a language, then Step 4: 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 33: To Quit The Quick Setup

    Press C/c to select the speaker location, such as another room, proper measurement will not be obtained. formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press • The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround When the measurements differ considerably Sound for a Room”...
  • Page 34 ** 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 21), select the type of video output of the images which reduces flickering and sharpens system.

  • Page 35: Step 5: Selecting The Source

    Press C/c to select [START], then Step 5: 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 36: Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Step 6: 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 37 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 89). For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D.
  • Page 38 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 119) is used. To turn the surround effect off Select “A.F.D.

  • Page 39: 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 40 To use the headphones Press Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on Watch frame by frame the unit. The sound of the system is muted. (Slow-motion Play) while the system is in pause You can also connect the headphones to the mode.

  • Page 41: Changing The Sound

    x DVD-VR Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle. The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. To display the subtitles Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn •...
  • Page 42 x DVD Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. Example: The Control Menu display appears on the Dolby Digital 5.1 channel TV screen. LFE (Low Press X/x to select [MULTI/ Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R) 2CH], then press The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear. 1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Press X/x to select the desired setting...
  • Page 43 • [CD]: You can play the CD layer. When the system is playing a CD layer, • To play without using the PBC function, press ./ “CD” lights up in the front panel display. > or the number buttons while the system is in stop mode to select a track, then press H or .

  • Page 44: Using Play Mode

    • This function may not work properly with some Using Play Mode discs. • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, Creating your own program then press H. To enjoy a disc that you played (Program Play) before with resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) You can play the contents of a disc in the order...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49: 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 50 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 51 • 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 52 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59 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 60: 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 21). x [BLACK LEVEL] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO (1920x1080p) (North American, Mexican, and Latin...

  • Page 61: Settings For The Audio

    (page 69) 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 62: 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 63: Settings For The Speakers

    settings. For details, see “Returning the x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] [SETUP] settings to the default” (page 102). When you move the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer, be sure to set the Settings for the speakers parameters of the distance (A) from the listening position to the speakers.
  • Page 64 * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. When you move the surround speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (B) from x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] the listening position to the speakers. You can adjust the sound level of the surround You can set the parameters from 0.00 to 7.00 speakers.

  • Page 65: Tuner

    Current station PRESET +/– (page 66), 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 66: 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 65)). Press or c. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel Press X/x to select “MONO.”...
  • Page 67 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 68: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device operating instructions supplied with the component. • 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 69 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 70 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 71: 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 72 • 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 122). Press O RETURN. To turn on/off the display Displaying the list of audio Press DVD MENU.
  • Page 77 • [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 78 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 79: 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 80 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then Remaining space of the USB device press The system starts transferring and the status USB TRANSFER of transferring appears. 2002_Remixes To cancel transferring, press x. 01_Back_Seat_O... START 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo... Transferring MP3 files on a 06_Strangers_B...
  • Page 81 Press REC TO USB on the unit. Folder and file generation The REC TO USB indicator flashes. Then, rules “PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of the USB device appear alternately in the front panel display. When transferring onto a USB device, a “MUSIC”...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Note Using the DIGITAL MEDIA • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, images are also output. In this case, the PORT Adapter system outputs the composite video signal only, regardless of the type of video signal. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable •...

  • Page 84: Using An S-Air Product

    Establishing sound Using an S-AIR Product transmission between the unit The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function and S-AIR sub unit (page 120), which allows sound transmission (ID setting) between S-AIR products. For the surround amplifier About S-AIR products For the S-AIR receiver There are two types of S-AIR products.
  • Page 85 unit (page 86), “(PAIRING)” appears beside ID in Enjoying the system’s sound in the front panel display. another room To set the ID of the surround amplifier For the S-AIR receiver Make sure that the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the amplifier is set to SURROUND.
  • Page 86 Adjust the volume on the S-AIR Press SYSTEM MENU. receiver. The system menu turns off. Note Note • When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi- • When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY” channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel. is set to “STBY ON,”...
  • Page 87 x After pairing Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. Sound transmission is established between the x For the surround amplifier paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only. Press POWER on the surround amplifier to turn on the surround amplifier and press Your room Neighbor PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround...
  • Page 88 Note If sound transmission is • In most cases, you will not need to change this setting. unstable – If “RF CHANGE” is set to “OFF,” transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit can be For the surround amplifier performed using one of the following channels.

  • Page 89: Other Operations

    For better surround listening position. sound, Sony recommends that first you decide • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select the position of the speakers. this when you install the front and...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Key Control

    To adjust the microphone volume Speaker output in Dolby Digital Karaoke format Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the microphone volume. Accompaniment Accompaniment To add the echo effect Front Front Press ECHO. Center Each time you press ECHO, the echo level Guide melody changes as follows: Surround...
  • Page 94 • 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 95 Your score is displayed for five seconds, Note during which time the system enters pause • Depending on the discs, you may not be able to mode. change the guide vocal channel. • The channel returns to the default setting when: After your score, the ranking is displayed as –...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: Notes About The Discs

    this case, take the following steps to enhance the Notes about the Discs transmission of signals: – Avoid placing the S-AIR product(s) near other wireless systems. On handling discs – Avoid using the S-AIR product(s) and the other • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its wireless systems spontaneously.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (main unit and S-AIR sub unit).
  • Page 106 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 21). • The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.
  • Page 107 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 108 Symptom Remedy No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 63). level sound is heard from the • Check the “ ” setting DEC. MODE (page 36) surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable.
  • Page 109 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 40). • 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 110: 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 111 – 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 112 – 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 113 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 114 • After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 115 Symptom Remedy There is no sound. Check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier. • turns green – The speaker cord is not connected securely. – Check the speaker connections and settings. – The volume of the S-AIR main unit is set to minimum. –...

  • Page 116: 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 117: Specifications

    Laser Output: Less than Specifications 44.6μW * This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Amplifier Section Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture. Chinese models: Signal format system Surround mode (reference) RMS output power Mexican and Latin American models: FL/FR/C*: 100 watts (per NTSC...
  • Page 118 Mass (approx.) 0.4 kg Surround mode (reference) RMS output power 144 W (per channel at 3 Surround (SS-TS98) ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)* Speaker system Full range Bass reflex * Depending on the source, there may be no sound Speaker unit 65 mm cone type output.

  • Page 119: Glossary

    WMA (USB device only) environment of their studios and integrated the File Extension: Bitrate: 48 kbps - 192 kbps data of the measurement with Sony DSP (Digital Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema AAC (USB device only) Sound”...
  • Page 120 DTS provides the deterioration, Sony has developed a technology same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of audio.
  • Page 121 dynamic range across the audible frequency You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. range, and so provides music reproduction extremely faithful to the original sound. Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over.

  • Page 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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) (32, 102) J OPERATION DIAL (39) B Z (open/close) (39) K PHONES jack (39) C Front panel display (126) L FUNCTION (35) M AUDIO IN/MIC/A.CAL MIC jack (24, 32, (remote sensor) (10) 90, 92)
  • Page 125 Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L COAXIAL 75 EZW-RT10 SPEAKER HDMI OUT DIGITAL IN DMPORT DC5V AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL 0.7A MAX CENTER SUBWOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE A SPEAKER jacks (19) H DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack (24, 83) B EZW-RT10 slot (27) I HDMI OUT jack (21)

  • Page 126: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the karaoke mode is G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is on. (92) correctly connected to HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. compliant device with HDMI or DVI (98) (Digital Visual Interface) input.
  • Page 127 Surround amplifier Rear panel Front panel EZW-RT POWER S-AIR ID SPEAKER POWER/ON LINE PAIRING PHONES SURROUND SELECTOR SURROUND SURROUND BACK A PHONES jack (30) F Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) slot (27) B POWER (ON/OFF) (30, 84) G S-AIR ID switch (30, 84) C POWER / ON LINE indicator (30, 84) H SPEAKER L jack (19) D PAIRING indicator (86)

  • Page 128: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANGLE ws (40) NIGHT 5 (96) Number buttons qf (43, 65, 91) AUDIO qg (41) ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (69) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (29, 32, 39) CLEAR es (44, 66) PICTURE NAVI 6 (50, 73) TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (91) D.TUNING qh (66)

  • Page 129: 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 130 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 131 [SHUFFLE] (page 45) You can play the tracks/files in random order. [REPEAT] (page 46) 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 55) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 47) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 132 [EFFECT] (page 74) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page 76) You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB device. [USB TRANSFER] (page 79) You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB device.

  • Page 133: Index

    Index Numerics DUAL MONO 97 DVD’s menu 47 4:3 OUTPUT 59 Naming preset stations 66 DYNAMIC BASS 96 5.1 Channel Surround 41 NIGHT 96 EFFECT 52, 74 A/V SYNC 55 OSD 58 AAC file 71 ANGLE 41 FM MODE 66 ATTENUATE 98 PAIRING 87 Front panel 124...
  • Page 134 Surround amplifier 84, 127 SYSTEM MENU 29, 36, 66, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 98, 99 SYSTEM SETUP 62 TEST TONE 64 TIME 48 TRACK SELECTION 62 TV TYPE 59 USB device 71 VIDEO SETUP 58 VOLUME LIMIT 60 WMA file 71...
  • Page 136 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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