Sony DAV-DZ150K Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DAV-DZ150K Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd home theater system
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2-895-964-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ150K/DZ151KB
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-895-964-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DZ150K/DZ151KB ©2007 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Disposal of Old WARNING Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable To reduce the risk of fire or electric in the European Union shock, do not expose this apparatus to and other European rain or moisture. countries with separate collection systems) Caution – The use of optical instruments This symbol on the product or on with this product will increase eye its packaging indicates that this...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome! (Saudi Arabian model only) For AC 220 V wall sockets Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type BF) Theatre System. Before operating this system, is securely attached to the power cord. (The 13...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!..........3 Playing in Random Order ..... 36 About This Manual ......... 6 (Shuffle Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing Repeatedly ....... 37 Discs ..........7 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu......38 Getting Started – BASIC – Changing the Sound ......
  • Page 5 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ........64 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..........67 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 69 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display......71 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    DZ150K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-DZ150K only.” • The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
  • Page 7: This System Can Play The Following Discs

    The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ This System Can Play the DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: Following Discs – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Format of Disc logo discs DVD VIDEO Example of discs that the...
  • Page 8: Region Code

    Music discs encoded with indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. copyright protection technologies Note about playback This product is designed to play back discs that operations of DVDs and conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with VIDEO CDs copyright protection technologies are marketed...
  • Page 9: Getting Started - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries 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.
  • Page 10: Step 1: Connecting The System And Tv

    Step 1: Connecting the System and TV The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 20. For other component connection, see page 23. To accept progressive signals, see page 21. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 13.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube To the SPEAKER jack (–) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Tv

    2 Connecting the TV Required cords Video cord Yellow Audio cord (not supplied) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,”...
  • Page 13 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note •...
  • Page 14: Step 2: Positioning The System

    Step 2: Positioning the • When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For System details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 67) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 69). Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be...
  • Page 15: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 3: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: Quick Setup FRENCH AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
  • Page 16 Press Note • When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (not AUTO CALIBRATION supplied) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead (except for Connect calibration mic. Start Russian and Taiwan models). measurement? Press Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES].
  • Page 17 • If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 67) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 69). • If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display”...
  • Page 18: Getting Started - Advanced

    Setting the demonstration Getting Started – ADVANCED – mode to on/off Turning off the Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” Demonstration appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select a setting. "/1 The default setting is underlined.
  • Page 19: Installing The Speakers On A Wall

    • 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 20: Connecting The Tv (Advanced)

    Connecting the TV (Advanced) Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (component). To VIDEO SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R...
  • Page 21 To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P ) instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P ).
  • Page 22 x NORMAL (INTERLACE) Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). x PROGRESSIVE Select this setting when: –...
  • Page 23: Connecting Other Components

    Connecting Other Components You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc. AUDIO DIR-TC1 slot for To TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 24 D-LIGHT SYNC controller cord * “D-LIGHT SYNC” is registered trademark of Sony Corporation. ** Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the D-LIGHT SYNC controller for the recommended lighting device.
  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. Basic Operations Playing Discs "/1 FUNCTION Note • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
  • Page 26: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Press Enjoying the Radio or Z on the remote or A Stop play and remove the disc on the unit. Other Components Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. Briefly fast forward the (instant current scene** advance) during playback. FUNCTION * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only.
  • Page 27: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    Changing the input level of Enjoying TV or VCR Sound the sound from connected from All Speakers components Distortion may occur when listening to a You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks speakers in this system.
  • Page 28: Selecting The Movie Or Music Mode

    Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined. •...
  • Page 29: Sound Adjustments

    Automatic outputting of the Sound Adjustments original sound Enjoying Surround Sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically by Using Sound Field detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if You can take advantage of surround sound necessary.
  • Page 30 • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
  • Page 31: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Various Functions for Playing Discs Watching frame by frame Searching for a Particular (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX Point on a Disc video, VIDEO CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Press /m or M/ when the system is in Frame)
  • Page 32: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Press Searching for a Title/ [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. Chapter/Track/Scene, 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO etc. 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ Press X/x or the number buttons to DATA DVD by track, index, or scene.
  • Page 33: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene Resuming Playback from the Point Where You (Picture Navigation) Stopped the Disc You can divide the TV screen into 9 subscreens (Resume Play) and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”...
  • Page 34: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Program To enjoy a disc that is played (Program Play) before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on This system stores the point where you stopped the disc to create your own program.
  • Page 35 Press c. To change or cancel a program The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own this case, [01]). Program.” Select the program number of the track you PROGRAM 0:00:00 want to change or cancel using X/x.
  • Page 36: Playing In Random Order

    To turn off the Control Menu Playing in Random Order display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control (Shuffle Play) Menu display is turned off. Note You can have the system “shuffle” tracks. • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback.
  • Page 37: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA Playing Repeatedly • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. (Repeat Play) • [DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track.
  • Page 38: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ sections are called “titles.” When you play a DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in DVD which contains several titles, you can multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,...
  • Page 39: Checking The Audio Signal Format

    • [2: MAIN+SUB] Checking the audio signal Note format • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do (DVD, DivX video only) not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. If you press AUDIO repeatedly during x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA playback, the format of the current audio signal CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as...
  • Page 40: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    About audio signals Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ channel is output from a separate speaker. DVD-RW • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center •...
  • Page 41: Viewing Information About The Disc

    When playing a DATA CD (MP3 Viewing Information About audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) the Disc 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. Viewing the playing time and Note •...
  • Page 42 To check DATA CD/DATA DVD x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) (MP3 audio/DivX video) text • **:** By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 Playing time of the current scene audio tracks or DivX video files on a DATA x When playing a VIDEO CD (without CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of PBC functions) or CD...
  • Page 43: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles • Date information is [YYYY/MM/DD]. YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day • Date information varies depending on the area. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback.
  • Page 44: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If (A/V SYNC) multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever When the sound does not match the pictures on you want.
  • Page 45: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    MP3 audio track or JPEG About MP3 Audio Tracks image file that the system can and JPEG Image Files play You can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio What is MP3/JPEG? track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG”...
  • Page 46 Playback order of MP3 audio • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the tracks or JPEG image files track (or file) names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks (or files) will be played in The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or that order.
  • Page 47: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    To stop playback Playing DATA CDs or Press x. DATA DVDs with MP3 To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Audio Tracks and JPEG Press ./>. Note that you can select the Image Files next album by continuing to press > after the last track on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pressing ..
  • Page 48 Press X/x to select an album. To rotate a JPEG image When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV x When selecting an album screen, you can rotate the image by 90 degrees. Press H to start playing the selected Press X/x while viewing an image.
  • Page 49: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Press X/x to select the album you want Playing Audio Tracks and and press H. The system starts playing the selected Images as a Slide Show album. with Sound You can turn the album list on and off by pressing DVD MENU repeatedly. •...
  • Page 50: Selecting An Effect For Image Files In The Slide Show

    Press X/x to select a setting. Press X/x to select a setting. The default setting is underlined. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 • [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top to 9 seconds. to bottom.
  • Page 51: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    DivX video files that the system ® Enjoying DivX Videos can play The system can play data that is recorded in DivX format, and which has the extension “.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if About DivX Video Files they do not contain a DivX video.
  • Page 52 To play the next or previous DivX Press H. video file without turning on the The system starts playing the selected album. above file list To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a You can select the next or previous DivX video DivX video file”...
  • Page 53: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
  • Page 54: Tuner Functions

    To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. Tuner Functions To change the AM tuning interval Presetting Radio Stations (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM The AM tuning interval can be set to either stations.
  • Page 55: 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 54)). Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 56 Create a name by using the cursor buttons. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station. If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character.
  • Page 57: Other Operations

    Supplied Remote Sony TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s You can control your TV (Sony only) with the input source you set with one button push. supplied remote. Preparing for the THEATRE...
  • Page 58: Enjoying Karaoke

    AUDIO IN / MIC 1 / MIC 2 A.CAL MIC Note • This function is only for Sony TVs. (This function may not work on some Sony TVs.) The system enters karaoke mode. • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this “...
  • Page 59 Press X/x repeatedly to select Dolby Digital Karaoke format [KARAOKE MODE], then press (DVD only) The options for [KARAOKE MODE] appear. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then Dolby Digital format, which reproduces press surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke”...
  • Page 60: Key Control

    Example: Note • This function may not work well in the following cases: – Only a few instruments are playing 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 – A duet is playing 2/0: Recorded only with – The vocals on the disc deviate from the center accompaniment.
  • Page 61 x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD Press X/x repeatedly to select a • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled. setting. • [L+R]: Same sound is output from both The default settings are underlined. speakers. • [EASY]: Beginner or Intermediate level. •...
  • Page 62: 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 63: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness Deactivating the Buttons of the Front Panel Display on the Unit (Child Lock) The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. You can deactivate the buttons on the unit (except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, Press SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 64: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select [ON t], then press Advanced Settings and Adjustments x If you have not entered a password Locking Discs The display for registering a new password appears. (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, You can set two kinds of playback restrictions then press ENTER...
  • Page 65 To play a disc for which Custom Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] Control is set. appear. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO...
  • Page 66: Custom Parental

    Press X/x to select the level you want, Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press then press Parental Control setting is complete. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 STANDARD: PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL:...
  • Page 67: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room

    Changing the password Getting Optimal Surround Press DISPLAY while the system is Sound for a Room in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears. (SPEAKER FORMATION) Press X/x to select Depending on the shape of the room, there will [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press be some speakers you cannot install.
  • Page 68 Press C/c to select a setting. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers Note in front of the listening position.
  • Page 69: (Speaker Formation) 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. Press The setting is made. Note • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then CALIBRATION] starts.
  • Page 70 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL Note MIC jack on the front panel, and set it up at • Avoid being in the measurement area and the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not making noise during the measurement (about three minutes), to avoid measurement failure.
  • Page 71: Using The Setup Display

    Note Using the Setup Display • While the Auto Calibration function works: – do not turn off the power. – do not press any button. By using the Setup Display, you can make – do not change the volume. various adjustments to items such as picture and –...
  • Page 72 Press X/x to select the setup item from To reset all of the [SETUP] the displayed list: [LANGUAGE settings SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM Select [RESET] in Step 4 and press SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press Select [YES] using X/x. The Setup item is selected.
  • Page 73: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Setting the Display or Settings for the Display Sound Track Language [SCREEN SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. sound track.
  • Page 74 [16:9] [ON] Turns on the screen saver. [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. x [BACKGROUND] [4:3 LETTER BOX] Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio).
  • Page 75: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    [ON] Raise the standard black level. Custom Settings Use this when the picture becomes too black. [CUSTOM SETUP] x [4:3 OUTPUT] Use this to set up playback related and other This setting is effective only when you set [TV settings. TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 73).
  • Page 76: Settings For The Speakers

    selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG Settings for the Speakers audio tracks in this order. x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ [SPEAKER SETUP] VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or To obtain the best possible surround sound, set off.
  • Page 77 x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 15), the settings is automatically displayed. 0.0 - 7.0 m 0 - 23 ft 1.0 - 7.0 m 3 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m...
  • Page 78: Speaker Setup

    Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST [SUBWOOFER] Set this between –6.0 dB and or c. TONE], then press 0.0 dB +6.0 dB. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You will hear the test tone from each You can vary the level of surround speakers as speaker in sequence.
  • Page 79: Returning To The Default Settings

    Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.
  • Page 80: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning On placement your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Place the system in a location with adequate On cleaning discs, disc/lens ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
  • Page 81: Notes About The Discs

    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 • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static There is no picture.
  • Page 82 • If the picture output from your system goes • Check that the connecting cords are away from a through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy- transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) protection signal applied to some DVD programs away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
  • Page 83 • The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO There is no sound from the speakers that are format. indicated in the front panel display. • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to • The front panel display indicates the selected [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 49).
  • Page 84 • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
  • Page 85: Self-Diagnosis Function

    Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a AM tuner section malfunction and for Sony service use only, Tuning range normal system operation will not be possible. North American, Mexican, and Latin American Turn off the system, and then turn on the system models: again to operate.
  • Page 86 Australian and New Zealand models: Power consumption 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the Argentine and Mexican models: interval set at 9 kHz) On: 140 W 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the Standby: 0.3 W (at the interval set at 10 kHz) Power Saving mode) Other models: 531 –...
  • Page 87: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of the speaker settings to your listening surround speakers and a center speaker.
  • Page 88 DVD+RW Parental Control A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and A function of the DVD to limit playback of the rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording disc by the age of the users according to the format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO limitation level in each country.
  • Page 89 Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
  • Page 90: 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 91: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (25) G VOLUME control (25) B A (open/close) (25) H MIC 2 jack (58) C Disc operation (25) I AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (15, 23, D FUNCTION (25) J Disc tray (25) E Front panel display (93)
  • Page 92: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Screws* SPEAKER COAXIAL FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L FM75 AUDIO IN TV / VIDEO DIR-TC1 SPEAKER VIDEO CENTER WOOFER (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT A SPEAKER jacks (10) H D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack (Indian, Singaporean, Mexican, and Latin B DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1 (except...
  • Page 93 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the time information of I Current repeat mode (37) a title or chapter appears in the front J Lights up when the child lock function panel display.
  • Page 94: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 95 Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, X Pause, Control Menu items x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Type of disc being 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO played 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...
  • Page 96 [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 67, 69) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 34) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 36) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 37) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly.
  • Page 97 • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
  • Page 98: Dvd Setup Display List

    DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE AUTO MODE FRAME MENU TRACK AUDIO SELECTION AUTO SUBTITLE MULTI-DISC RESUME...
  • Page 99: System Menu List

    System Menu List You can set the following items with SYSTEM MENU on the remote. System menu MEMORY MEMORY 1-20 (FM), MEMORY 1-10 (AM) FM MODE STEREO MONO NAME IN SLEEP SLEEP OFF, SLEEP 90M-1M DIMMER DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF...
  • Page 100: Index

    Index Numerics DivX® 51, 76, 87 D-LIGHT SYNC 24 16:9 73 Language Code List 90 Dolby Digital 38, 87 4:3 LETTER BOX 73 LANGUAGE SETUP 73 Dolby Pro Logic II 87 4:3 OUTPUT 75 Listening Dolby Surround Pro Logic 87 4:3 PAN SCAN 73 a particular point on a disc 31 DTS 38, 87...
  • Page 101 Radio 55 Radio Stations 54 Rear Panel 92 Region Code 8, 88 Remote 9, 57 Repeat Play 37 RESET 72 Resume Play 33 S VIDEO 20 Scan 31 SCENE 32 Scene 88 SCREEN SAVER 74 SCREEN SETUP 73 Searching 31 Selecting 28 SETUP 71 Setup Display 71, 98...
  • Page 103: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS [/1 (on/standby) 1 (15, 18, 25, A – O P – Z 33, 55) ANGLE 5 (43) PICTURE NAVI 6 (33, 57) TV [/1 (on/standby) 1 (57) AUDIO 4 (38) PRESET +/– wk es (55) C/X/x/c/ qd (15, 18, 27, 32, CLEAR ef (32, 57, 72)
  • Page 104 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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