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Sony DAV-FXG99K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DAV-FXG99K
©2008 Sony Corporation
3-283-049-11(1)

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  • Page 1 3-283-049-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FXG99K ©2008 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Operating Instructions

    WARNING About This Operating Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. • The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such also use the controls on the unit if they have the as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Other Operations About This Operating Instructions..2 Playable Discs ......... 4 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Getting Started Room ..........78 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Step 1: Assembling Automatically ......... 79 the Speakers ......9 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Step 2: Positioning the System...

  • Page 4: 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 DL) Super Audio CD •...
  • Page 5 JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).) ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc.
  • Page 6 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • Calibration mic (1) • Stand bases (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Center speaker (1) • Clampers (2) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) •...

  • Page 8: Using The Remote

    Using 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. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. •...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers

    Step 1: 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) • Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray) • Stand bases (2) •...
  • Page 10 Remove the rear panel of the surround speaker. Rear panel Turn the surround speaker upside down, and thread the 2 speaker cords through. The white and blue speaker cords are for the surround speaker (L) labeled “SUR L.” The red and grey speaker cords are for the surround speaker (R) labeled “SUR R.”...
  • Page 11 Attach the stand base, and secure with the screws. Secure the stand base with the screws. Stand base Note • Do not catch the speaker cords between the surround speaker and the stand base. Turn the surround and front speakers upside down. This side up.
  • Page 12 Connect the speaker cords observing their color coding, then run them through the slots (A, B, and C) all the way. Surround speaker Front speaker Remove the tape (supplied) from the mount seat, then attach the tape to each speaker to prevent the cords coming out.
  • Page 13 Attach the clamper to the surround speaker. Clamper Surround speaker Front speaker Note • Do not push the clamper until the front speaker has been placed on top. Attach the front speaker squarely on the surround speaker, carefully aligning their enclosures.
  • Page 14 Push in the clamper carefully, then secure with the screw (black). Screw (black) Adjust the speaker cords, and retouch the rear panel. Rear panel Adjust the length of the speaker cords.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Positioning The System

    • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
  • Page 16 To install the center speaker on a wall Before installing the center speaker on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speaker: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
  • Page 17 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connecting The System

    Step 3: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the following pages. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Speakers

    1 Connecting the Speakers The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. 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 #.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Tv

    2 Connecting the TV Use the parts as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C.
  • Page 21 Note • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. • The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds. 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...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Other Components

    3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B • VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc.: C Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) To the portable audio source...
  • Page 23 Note • Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while pressing A. If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Antenna (Aerial)

    4 Connecting the antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V...

  • Page 25: About The Demonstration

    5 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. Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER...

  • Page 26: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    The Setup Display for selecting the Step 4: Performing the language used in the on-screen display appears. Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH Follow the Steps below to make the basic MENU: ENGLISH FRENCH AUDIO: adjustments for using the system. SUBTITLE: SPANISH Displayed items vary depending on the country...
  • Page 27 Press [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. SPEAKER FORMATION Be quiet during the measurement. Note • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the ALL FRONT volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • Avoid being in the measurement area and Note making noise during the measurement (which •...
  • Page 28 Press X/x to select the desired setting, then press 94( 99) 1( 1) DVD VIDEO • [AUTO (1920 1080p)]: The system × 0: 01: 08 outputs the optimal video signal for the connected TV. CUSTOM • [1920 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×...

  • Page 29: Step 5: Enjoying Sound From All The Speakers

    – your TV is connected to jacks other than Step 5: Enjoying Sound the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. [ON]: The system outputs progressive from all the Speakers signals. Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from and, all the speakers in this system.
  • Page 30 Function Source Changing the input level of the “AUDIO” Portable audio source (that sound from connected is connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel) components Note • When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks Distortion may occur when you listen to a (analog connection) and TV (COAXIAL or component connected to the TV, SAT/CABLE OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital...

  • Page 31: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. X/x/c, SYSTEM MENU Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
  • Page 32 Display Decoding mode Effect “PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and MOVIE produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Sound Mode

    In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and the Sony DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on Press SOUND MODE +/–...

  • Page 34: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which Enjoying Multiplex operates these elements simultaneously. Broadcast Sound Note • The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in the playback signal. (DUAL MONO) • With decoding modes that use virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when from the surround speakers.

  • Page 35: Disc

    Press A. Load a disc. Disc Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. 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 your disc.
  • Page 36 Other operations Press Briefly fast forward the (instant advance) current scene (30 during playback. Press seconds after) Stop Pause Except for JPEG image files. Resume play after pause X or H Scan speeds may differ with some discs. Go to the next chapter, >...

  • Page 37: Changing The Sound

    Press SUBTITLE during playback to select • [2: MAIN] the desired subtitle language. • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able Note to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles •...
  • Page 38 To select a playback area on a 2 x DVD channel + Multi-channel Super Example: Audio CD Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback LFE (Low area. You can select the playback area you want Frequency Effect) Surround (L/R) to listen to.
  • Page 39 x When the current layer is the Super Note Audio CD layer • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in [CD] appears. Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this Press to change the layer.

  • Page 40: Using Play Mode

    – you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Using Play Mode • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers the resume playback point for the current disc. • Resume Play does not work during Program Play and Creating your own program Shuffle Play.

  • Page 41: Playing In Random Order

    To cancel all of the tracks in the Selected track programmed order PROGRAM 0: 03:51 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your ALL CLEAR own program.” – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. –...

  • Page 42: Playing Repeatedly

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

  • Page 43: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY Searching/Selecting a LIST] on a DVD-VR Disc 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 a lot of sections, which The Control Menu display appears on the make up a picture or music feature.
  • Page 44 The number in parentheses indicates the Input the time code using the number buttons. total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the 9 8 ( 9 9 ) beginning.

  • Page 45: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Press X/x to select a folder. Playing MP3 Files/JPEG x To play MP3 files in a folder Press H to start playing the selected Image Files folder. x To select a MP3 file Press You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: The list of files contained in the folder •...
  • Page 46 To play the next or previous JPEG Selecting a JPEG image file or image file folder Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not displayed. Note that you can select the next Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. folder by continuing to press c after the last image on the current folder, but that you cannot The folders recorded on the DATA CD or...
  • Page 47 • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the • [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends randomly cycle through the effects. that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower •...

  • Page 48: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    • [OFF]: Off. ® Enjoying DivX Videos Press Note • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 57). About DivX video files ®...

  • Page 49: Selecting A Folder

    To go to the next or previous files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. page Press • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG To turn off the display image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs”...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset Between the Picture and number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. Sound –...

  • Page 51: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Enter a 4-digit password using the number Restricting Playback of buttons, then press The display for confirming the password the Disc appears. x When you have already registered a [PARENTAL CONTROL] password The display for entering the password appears. Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password according to a predetermined level such as the using the number buttons, then press...

  • Page 52: Changing The Password

    To turn off the [PARENTAL Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press CONTROL] function The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. Press X/x to select [PARENTAL To play a disc for which CONTROL t], then press [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set The display for entering the password appears.

  • Page 53: Using The Setup Display

    Press X/x to select an item, then press Using the Setup Display The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. VIDEO SETUP Displayed items vary depending on the country TV TYPE: 16:9 PROGRESSIVE...

  • Page 54: Settings For The Display

    LANGUAGE SETUP VIDEO SETUP OSD: ENGLISH TV TYPE: 16:9 MENU: ENGLISH PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) AUDIO: ORIGINAL 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL SUBTITLE: AUDIO FOLLOW COLOR SYSTEM AUTO (VIDEO CD) PAUSE MODE: AUTO x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) x [TV TYPE] You can switch the display language on the TV You can select the aspect ratio of the connected screen.
  • Page 55 [ON]: The system outputs progressive signals. [AUTO]: The system outputs the video signal in When you select [ON], follow the Steps below. the system of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL system, select [AUTO]. Select [ON], then press [PAL]: The system changes the video signal of The confirmation display appears.

  • Page 56: Settings For The Hdmi

    Settings for the HDMI x [VOLUME LIMIT] If you change the output method of the TV to the [HDMI SETUP] system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing THEATRE, the System Audio Control (page 67) is activated and loud sound may be output depending on the volume level of the HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION:...

  • Page 57: Settings For The Audio

    “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” x [JPEG RESOLUTION] (page 78). You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack. x [AUTO CALIBRATION] You can calibrate the appropriate settings ]: The system outputs standard automatically.

  • Page 58: Other Settings

    Other Settings x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) [SYSTEM SETUP] You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] function to on/off. SYSTEM SETUP [ON]: The system stores the resume points in SCREEN SAVER: memory for up to 10 discs. BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE PARENTAL CONTROL: [OFF]: The system does not store the resume...
  • Page 59 [SURROUND] When you set [STANDARD] in the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [ALL FRONT] of [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting remains the same, but the other settings of [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [ALL FRONT].
  • Page 60 When you set [ALL FRONT] in the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.
  • Page 61 Note • The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. • You cannot perform [TEST TONE] during karaoke mode. • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press VOLUME +/–...

  • Page 62: Tuner

    (except for CIS and Middle Eastern models) FM 10 : 88.00 MHz The AM tuning interval can be set to either SONY RADIO 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in Station name any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the unit.

  • Page 63: Listening To The Radio

    If an FM program is noisy Listening to the Radio If an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception. There will be no stereo Preset radio stations in the system’s memory effect, but reception will improve. first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 62)). Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 64 “TUNER AM” When the station name is set 1 Station name You can input letters, numbers, and other Ex. “SONY RADIO” symbols for a radio station. 2 Frequency If you make a mistake Ex. “AM1 576” Press C/c repeatedly until the character to...

  • Page 65: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    Device • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the Using the Control for component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 66 To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] The One-Touch Play also works when: function to on/off – You press A while the disc tray is opened and H appears in the front panel display. Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until – You close the disc tray by pressing the disc “DVD”...
  • Page 67 Enjoying TV sound from the • You can connect the system and the TV audio digitally. For details, see page 22. speakers in this system (System Audio Control) Setting the Maximum Volume You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy Level of the System operation.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Audio Files/Jpeg Image Files Of A Usb Device

    Connecting the USB device Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files Front panel of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image 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 69 • The system can play back up to 200 folders, • Always turn off the system before removing including albums that do not contain audio the USB device. Removing the USB device files and JPEG image files. When more than while the system is on may corrupt the data on 200 folders are in the USB device, folders that the USB device.
  • Page 70 Press X/x to select a folder. To turn off the display Press DVD MENU. x To play audio files in a folder Press H to start playing the selected Other operations folder. See “Other operations” (page 36). x To select an audio file Press The list of files contained in the folder Selecting a JPEG image file or...
  • Page 71 x To select a JPEG image file by Other operations displaying the subscreens See “Other operations” (page 36). Press PICTURE NAVI. To select the slide show duration Images of JPEG image files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. of JPEG image files Press DISPLAY twice.
  • Page 72 • [OFF]: Off. • [OFF]: Off. • [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the Press folders on the USB device. Note • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set folder. [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 •...
  • Page 73 Note • If a file name of the audio file cannot be displayed, 1 ( 1 4 4 ) MUSIC “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. 0 : 2 3 • The file name may not be displayed depending on the text.

  • Page 74: Storing Songs In A Usb Device

    Checking the date information Storing Songs in a USB of JPEG image file Device You can check the date information during You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the device by encoding to MP3 format.
  • Page 75 x To cancel all the track • Some USB devices cannot be played back on Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then the system depending on the file format. press Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then Recording songs on an audio press CD into a USB device The system starts recording and the status...
  • Page 76 Press X/x to select a folder. Recordable space of the USB device x To erase all audio files in a folder Press CLEAR. USB RECORDING Free: 2002_Remixes x To erase an audio file Press 01_Back_Seat_O... START 02_One_Nights_... The list of files contained in the folder 03_Are_You_Ma...

  • Page 77: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Using the DIGITAL MEDIA adapter, you may be able to operate a connected component using either the buttons on the remote or PORT Adapter the unit. The following illustration shows an example of buttons that can be used in this case.

  • Page 78: Other Operations

    • [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. SPEAKER FORMATION Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 79). ALL FRONT • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 58), the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [ALL FRONT].

  • Page 79: 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 Calibration mic • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.

  • Page 80: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    • While the Auto Calibration function works: • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the – do not turn off the power. code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) – do not press any button. setting. Reset the appropriate code number.
  • Page 81 To exit the TV mode, press TV so that the TV • The function of these buttons are same as the remote flashes four times. buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

  • Page 82: 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 You can connect two microphones (not disc is in the unit.

  • Page 83: 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 84 • 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 85 After singing for more than a minute, Note press SCORE again to view your score. • When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works only with the Dolby Digital Karaoke format. Your score is calculated on a scale of 0 to •...

  • Page 86: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset Reinforcing bass frequencies time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minutes You can reinforce bass frequencies.

  • Page 87: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness Viewing Information of the Front Panel About the Disc Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Viewing the playing time and Press SYSTEM MENU. remaining time in the front Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”...

  • Page 88: Checking The Play Information

    x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ (DivX video 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 89 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 file/DivX video file) text 1 0 ( 1 5 ) DATA CD JPEG 2 0 0 2 / 9 / 1 8 By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files or DivX video files on a DATA CD/DATA Date information DVD, you can display the name of the folder/ MP3 file/DivX video file, and the audio bit rate...

  • Page 90: 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 [RESET] and press c. Press C/c to select [YES]. Returning the system You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] parameters, such as preset here.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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. Picture Symptom Remedy There is no picture.
  • Page 94 Symptom Remedy Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input (page 20).
  • Page 95 Symptom Remedy Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. •...
  • Page 96 Symptom Remedy The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. • The disc is skewed on the disc tray. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 4). •...
  • Page 97 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 36). • 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 98: Usb Device

    (USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (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 •...
  • Page 99 – 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 Erroneous display.
  • Page 100 • If the recording, copying, and erase operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the 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.
  • Page 101 USB device may be broken. 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. Audio files or folders on the •...

  • Page 102: 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 103: Specifications

    Tuner Section Specifications System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer FM tuner section Amplifier Section Tuning range Chinese models: North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Surround mode (reference) RMS output power (100 kHz step) FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 100 Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 watts (per channel at 3 kHz step) ohms, 1 kHz)

  • Page 104: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Speaker system Full range, Magnetically Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed Shielded by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts Speaker unit 30 mm × 60 mm cone type the speaker settings to your listening Rated impedance 3.0 ohms...
  • Page 105 The format. surround speakers output monaural sound. S-Force PRO Front Surround Sony’s long-term involvement in surround Digital audio compression technology technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic developed by DTS, Inc. This technology data accumulated as a result) has led to the conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
  • Page 106 Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) CD layer Super Audio CD layer A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area.

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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) (26, 90) G VOLUME control (35) B A (open/close) (35) H MIC2 jack (82) C Front panel display (110) I AUDIO IN/MIC1/A.CAL MIC jack (22, 26, D Play operation buttons (35) (USB) port (68) (remote sensor) (8)
  • Page 109 Rear panel ANTENNA SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L COAXIAL 75 SPEAKER DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER DC5V 0.7A MAX COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN HDMI OUT DMPORT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE A SPEAKER jacks (19) F VIDEO OUT jack (20) B COAXIAL 75Ω...

  • Page 110: 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. (82) JPEG image file) B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. H Lights up when the color system is set (86) to NTSC.

  • Page 111: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A – M N – Z ANALOG ek (80) NIGHT wd (86) Number buttons qk (39, 62, 80) ANGLE 4 (36) ONE-TOUCH PLAY r; (66) Colored buttons eh (80) AUDIO eg (34, 37) PICTURE NAVI qj (46, 70) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (25, 26, 35) CLEAR ej (40, 53, 63) PRESET +/–...

  • Page 112: 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 113 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.) 9 8 ( 9 9 ) Type of disc being 1 3 ( 9 9 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 114 [SHUFFLE] (page 41) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 42) 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 50) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 43) You can display the DVD’s menu.
  • Page 115 [EFFECT] (page 71) You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (pages 69, 70) You can select the data type; MP3/AAC/WMA file or JPEG image file, when playing a USB device.

  • Page 116: Index

    Index Numerics DVD’s menu 43 DYNAMIC BASS 86 4:3 OUTPUT 55 Naming preset stations 63 5.1 Channel Surround 37 NIGHT 86 EFFECT 47, 71 A/V SYNC 50 ORIGINAL 43 AAC file 68 OSD 54 FM MODE 63 ANGLE 36 Front panel 108 ATTENUATE 30 Front panel display 87, 110 AUDIO 54...
  • Page 117 SYSTEM SETUP 58 TEST TONE 60 TIME 44 TRACK SELECTION 57 TV TYPE 54 USB device 68 VIDEO SETUP 54 VOLUME LIMIT 56 WMA file 68...
  • Page 120 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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