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DVD Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions
DAV-DZ260

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disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

WARNING negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
To reduce the risk of fire or electric inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
shock, do not expose this apparatus to recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
rain or moisture.
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
the shop where you purchased the product.
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Disposal of waste
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. batteries (applicable in
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects the European Union and
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. other European
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be countries with separate
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the collection systems)
like. This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
In door use only. indicates that the battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring
This appliance is these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help
classified as a CLASS 1 prevent potentially negative consequences for the
LASER product. This environment and human health which could otherwise
marking is located on the be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
rear exterior. battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources. In case of products that for
safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE permanent connection with an incorporated battery,
UNITED KINGDOM this battery should be replaced by qualified service
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated
this equipment for your safety and convenience. properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be applicable collection point for the recycling of
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., batteries, please view the section on how to remove the
marked with mark or mark) must be used. battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover waste batteries. For more detailed information about
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without recycling of this product or battery, please contact your
the fuse cover. local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your service or the shop where you purchased the product.
nearest Sony service station.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
Disposal of Old 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
Electrical & Electronic Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Equipment (Applicable
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service
in the European Union or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given
and other European in separate service or guarantee documents.
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is

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Precautions
On power sources About This Operating
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at
the qualified service shop. Instructions
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall • The instructions in this Operating Instructions
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned describe the controls on the remote. You can
off. also use the controls on the unit if they have the
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains same or similar names as those on the remote.
lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket • The Control Menu items may vary depending
immediately in the event of trouble.
on the area.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-
RW/DVD-R.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The default setting is underlined.

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Table of Contents
About This Operating Instructions.......... 3 Other Operations
Playable Discs......................................... 5 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Getting Started Room .............................................. 71
Step 1: Positioning the System ...10 Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Step 2: Connecting the System ...13 Automatically................................. 72
Step 3: Performing the Quick Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Setup ........................................20 Remote ........................................... 73
Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Using the Sound Effect......................... 74
Speakers ..................................23 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 74
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Sound Adjustment Panel Display.................................. 75
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Viewing Information About the Disc ... 75
Decoding Mode .............................. 25 Returning to the Default Settings ......... 78
Selecting the Sound Mode .................... 27
Additional Information
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast
Sound .............................................. 27 Precautions ........................................... 79
Notes about the Discs ........................... 80
Disc Troubleshooting.................................... 81
Playing a Disc ....................................... 28 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 89
Using Play Mode................................... 34 Specifications ....................................... 90
Searching/Selecting a Disc ................... 36 Glossary................................................ 91
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 38 Language Code List.............................. 93
Enjoying DivX® Videos....................... 41 Index to Parts and Control .................... 94
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture Guide to the Control Menu Display ..... 98
and Sound ....................................... 43 Index ................................................... 102
Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 44
Using the Setup Display........................ 46
Tuner
Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 53
Listening to the Radio ........................... 54
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS).............................................. 56
Control for HDMI/External
Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 57
Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image
Files of a USB Device .................... 60
Storing Songs in a USB Device ............ 66
Playable USB Devices .......................... 69
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter ........................................... 69

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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 • Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)

• Super VCD
• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video
CD format or Super VCD format
CD • Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
DATA CD format, containing MP3
files1), JPEG image files2), and
DivX video files3)4)5), and
conforming to ISO 96606) Level 1/
Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)
DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
files1), JPEG image files2), and
DivX video files3)4)5), and
conforming to UDF (Universal
Disk Format)

1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files

must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

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2)
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).)
3)Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
4)
DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
5) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
6)
A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extra
• CD Graphics disc
• DVD Audio
• DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*
* Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
• DVD-RAM
Also, the system cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system
due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

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About Multi Session CD

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.
• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first
session, only the first session will be played back.

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 ALL 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. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.
Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions
supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround
decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) 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.

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Getting Started
Getting Started

Unpacking
• Front speakers (2) and • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
surround speakers (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
• Center speaker (1)
or
• Foot pads (1 set)
• Speaker cords (6, red/white/
• Subwoofer (1) green/gray/blue/purple)
• Operating Instructions
• Speaker and TV connections
(card)
• Remote commander
(remote) (1)

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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.

Getting Started
Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.

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 mount seat.

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Step 1: Positioning the System

Getting Started

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the front speakers.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

Place the system as illustrated below.

A Front speaker (L (left))

B Front speaker (R (right))
B C Center speaker
D Surround speaker (L (left))
E Surround speaker (R (right))
F Subwoofer
A G Unit

C F
G Top view
E
A A A
A C B B
A
A A
D A
C C

D E

Note
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.

Tip
• 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 71) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”
(page 72).

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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

Getting Started
the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

Color tube
Front speaker (L): White
Front speaker (R): Red
Center speaker: Green
Surround speaker (L): Blue
Surround speaker (R): Gray

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.
See the illustrations below.

Hole on the back of

4 mm (5/32 inch) 5 mm the speaker
(7/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inches) 10 mm
(13/32 inch)

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker For the other speakers

145 mm
(5 3/4 inches)

8 to 10 mm
(11/32 to 13/32 inch)
8 to 10 mm
(11/32 to 13/32 inch)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Hole on the back of

5 mm the speaker
(7/32 inch)

10 mm
(13/32 inch)

Rear of the speaker

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Note
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
Getting Started

reinforcement is applied.
• 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.

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Step 2: Connecting the System

Getting Started
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.

3 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter 3 Portable audio source

2 TV 4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

5 AC power cord (mains lead)

1 Center speaker

1 Subwoofer

1 Front speaker (L) 1 Front speaker (R)

1 Surround speaker (L) 1 Surround speaker (R)

:Signal flow

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1 Connecting the Speakers

Getting Started

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 #. Do not catch the
speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.
Rear of speaker
Color tube
(+)

(–)
Connector

When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.

Rear panel
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

COAXIAL 75
FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN EURO AV
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX
TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV)

R R
KE FE
SP
EA
SU
BW
OO
To the surround speaker (L)
ER
CE
NT
(blue)

To the surround speaker (R)

(gray)
RL
R SU
KE
EA RR
SP SU

TL
ON
FR
TR
ON
FR

To the center speaker

(green)
To the subwoofer
(purple)

To the front speaker (R)

(red)
To the front speaker (L) (white)

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2 Connecting the TV

Getting Started
For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A
or B. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to B (HDMI).
When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by
connecting with the digital cord (A).

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

Digital coaxial cord

(not supplied)

L IN
DIGITA

OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TV

or

To the digital coaxial output

jack of the TV
To the digital optical output
jack of the TV
FRONT R
SPEAKER
FRONT L SUR R SUR L
ANTENNA
Rear panel
COAXIAL 75
FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN EURO AV
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX
TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV)

HDMI* cable SCART (EURO AV) cord

(not supplied) (not supplied)

AV
EURO

OUT
HDMI
TV )
UT (TO
OU TP

To the HDMI IN jack of the To the SCART (EURO AV) jack

TV of the TV

* HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 22).

Note
• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• 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.

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3 Connecting the other components

Getting Started

You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system.
• Portable audio source: A
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B

Stereo mini-plug cord

(not supplied)

To the portable audio

source

Front panel

(USB) port (See page 60.)

ANTENNA

Rear panel
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

COAXIAL 75
FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN EURO AV
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX
TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV)

DC5V X
0.7A MA
RT
DMPO

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

(not supplied)

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see
“Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 69).
Note
• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while
pressing A.

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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.

Getting Started
TV VCR, digital satellite receiver
or PlayStation, etc.

VCR, digital satellite receiver

or PlayStation, etc.

System

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound
from more than two components.

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4 Connecting the antenna (aerial)

Getting Started

AM loop antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

Note
• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
terminal.

FRONT R
SPEAKER
FRONT L SUR R SUR L
ANTENNA
Rear panel
COAXIAL 75
FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN EURO AV
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX
TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV)

NNA
ANTE
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
IAL 75
COAX
FM

or

Note
• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

Tip
• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit
ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75
FM AM

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5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Getting Started
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
FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN EURO AV
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX
TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV)

To the wall outlet (mains)

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

1 Press [/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press or
c.
4 Press X/x to select a setting.
• “DEMO ON”: On.
• “DEMO OFF”: Off.
5 Press .
The setting is made.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip
• When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing
“COLD RESET” (page 78)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

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Step 3: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: ENGLISH
MENU: ENGLISH
Quick Setup
Getting Started

AUDIO: FRENCH
SUBTITLE: SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
Follow the Steps below to make the basic
adjustments for using the system.
Note
• When you connect the system and the TV with the
HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type
5 Press X/x to select a language.

of video output for matching your TV. For details, see

The system displays the menu and subtitles
“Setting the type of video output to match your TV” in the selected language.
(page 22). 6 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
"/1 ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
LINE: 16:9
PAUSE MODE: 4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 47)
1 Turn on the TV.
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
2 Press [/1. [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
Note (page 47)
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”
(page 23).
8 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the output
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so method for video signals from the EURO
that the signal from the system AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear
appears on the TV screen.
panel of the unit appears.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If VIDEO SETUP
this message does not appear, recall the TV TYPE: 16:9
LINE: VIDEO
Quick Setup display (page 22) and perform PAUSE MODE: VIDEO
again. RGB
VIDEO

4 Press without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.

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9 Press X/x to select the output method

for video signals.
• [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.

Getting Started
• [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.
IC
LM
Note
/[Link]
• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no I O IN
AUD
picture appears on the TV screen even if you
select [RGB]. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your TV.
10 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
formation appears. Calibration mic

11 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are
actually positioned.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 71).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

12 Press . 14 Press C/c to select [YES].

13 Connect the calibration mic to the Note
[Link] MIC jack on the front panel. • Make sure that the headphones are not
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level connected to the unit. You cannot operate
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front following Steps with the headphones connected.
of each speaker should face the calibration 15 Press .
mic, and there should be no obstruction [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
between the speakers and the calibration
Be quiet during the measurement.
mic.
Note
• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbors.
• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with
measurement.

16 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].
Note
• The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.

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• If measurement fails, follow the message then To select the type of video signal
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. output from the HDMI OUT jack
17 Press . When you connect the unit and the TV with the
Getting Started

Quick Setup is finished. All connections HDMI cable, select the type of video signals
and setup operations are complete. output from the HDMI OUT jack.
For details, refer also to the operating
To quit the Quick Setup instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
Press DISPLAY in any Step.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
Tip “DVD” appears in the front panel
• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the display.
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround
Sound for a Room” (page 71) and “Calibrating the 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 72). in stop mode.
• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using The Control Menu display appears on the
the Setup Display” (page 46). TV screen.

To recall the Quick Setup display

3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until The options for [SETUP] appear.
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display. 4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is The Setup Display appears.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
TV screen. press .
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press . 6 Press X/x to select [HDMI
The options for [SETUP] appear. RESOLUTION], then press .
7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,
94( 99) then press .
1( 1) DVD VIDEO
T 0: 01: 08 • [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system
outputs the optimal video signal for the
connected TV.
CUSTOM
CUSTOM • [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920
QUICK × 1080i* video signals.
• [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
720p* video signals.
4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press • [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
. 480p* video signals.
The Quick Setup display appears. * i: interlace, p: progressive
** Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p]
may appear.
Setting the type of video Note
output to match your TV • When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display,
images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are
stretched vertically.
Depending on the connection of the TV
(page 15), select the type of video output of the
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Note

Step 4: Enjoying Sound • When you use the TV (COAXIAL or OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection), the
from all the Speakers

Getting Started
digital connection takes priority.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound from
all the speakers in this system. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC.
MODE” appears in the front panel
display, then press or c.
4 Press X/x repeatedly until the
FUNCTION
decoding mode you want appears in
+/– the front panel display.
When you want to output the TV sound or
stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the
six speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,”
“PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC”
SYSTEM
MENU
decoding mode.
X/x/c, For details, see page 25.
5 Press .
The setting is made.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until Note
the desired function appears in the • Depending on your TV, you may need to turn off your
front panel display. TV’s speaker to enjoy surround sound of the system.
Each time you press FUNCTION +/–, the Tip
function changes as follows. • When listening to audio files using a portable audio
source, you can enhance the sound.
“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “TUNER Press FUNCTION +/– to select “AUDIO.” Connect
AM” t “USB” t “TV” t “DMPORT” the portable audio source. Select “A.F.D. STD” for
t “AUDIO” t … “DEC. MODE.”
To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

Function Source
“DVD” Disc that is played by the Changing the input level of the
system
“TUNER FM”/ FM/AM radio (page 53)
sound from connected
”TUNER AM” components
“USB” USB device (page 60)
“TV” TV Distortion may occur when you listen to a
“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT component connected to the EURO AV T
adapter (page 69) OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel, or to
“AUDIO” Portable audio source (that the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel.
is connected to the AUDIO Distortion is not a malfunction and will depend
IN jack on the front panel) on the component connected.
To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on
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1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TV” or “AUDIO” appears in the front
panel display.
Getting Started

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front
panel display, then press or c.
4 Press X/x to select a setting.
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input
level. The output level is changed.
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.
5 Press .
The setting is made.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode

Sound Adjustment
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.

SYSTEM
MENU
X/x/c,

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel
display.

Display Decoding mode Effect

“A.F.D. STD” AUTO FORMAT Presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
DIRECT Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.
STANDARD
“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT 2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and
DIRECT MULTI right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel.
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers,
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker
does not output any sound.
Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output
the sound will vary.
“PRO LOGIC” Dolby Pro Logic Performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and simulates
surround sound from 2 channel sources.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.

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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. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“PLII MUSIC” Dolby Pro Logic II Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and
MUSIC produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“2CH STEREO” 2 CHANNEL Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and
STEREO subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channels.
“HP 2CH” HEADPHONE Outputs the sound from headphone left and right. Multi channel
2 CHANNEL surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
STEREO
“HP VIRTUAL” HEADPHONE Outputs the sound as surround from headphone left and right. This
VIRTUAL mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.

4 Press .
The setting is made.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.

To turn the surround effect off

Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note
• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled
and the multi channel source is output directly.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
• You cannot select the decoding mode when the unit is reading the files in the USB device or recording/copying
songs.
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not by effective.
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select “A.F.D.
STD,” “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC.”

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Selecting the Sound Enjoying Multiplex

Mode Broadcast Sound
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies (DUAL MONO)

Sound Adjustment
or music. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital
multiplex broadcast signal.
Note
• To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to
connect a TV or other component to the unit with an
optical or coaxial digital cord (page 15) and set the
digital output mode of the TV or other component to
SOUND
MODE Dolby Digital.

AUDIO

Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during

playback until the desired mode appears in
the front panel display.
• “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound
effect depending on the disc.
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for
movies.
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
music. signal appears in the front panel display.
• “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be
Note
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
output.
connect headphones to the unit. • “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be
output.
• “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main
and sub languages will be output.

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Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.

Disc

Playing a Disc

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,

some operations may be different or restricted. Note

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the
your disc. inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
Adjust the volume • Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with
"/1 A H FUNCTION your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
6 Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous
play).
Disc tray Connect
headphones 7 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/
– on the remote or the VOLUME control
on the unit.
"/1
The volume level appears on the TV screen
FUNCTION and in the front panel display.
+/–
Note
• Depending on the system status, the volume level
may not appear on the TV screen.
• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on,
the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI
MUTING cable (not supplied) can be sync-operated with the
system. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI
STEP VOLUME +/– Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 57).
/ , ./>
/ Tip
H • When you connect the system and TV with an HDMI
/m/
M/ x cable (not supplied), you can operate them simply,
X using the Control for HDMI function. For details, see
“Using the Control for HDMI Function for
1 Turn on your TV. “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 57).

2 Switch the input selector on the TV to To turn the system off

this system. Press "/1 while the system is on. The system
3 Press "/1. enters standby mode.
The system turns on.
To save power in standby mode
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
Press "/1 while the system is on.
FUNCTION +/– to select “DVD.”
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the
4 Press A. system is in the following status.
5 Load a disc. – “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 19).

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– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF] To Press

(page 57). Replay the previous (instant replay) during
scene (10 seconds playback.
To use the headphones before)7)
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack on the Briefly fast forward the (instant advance)
unit. The sound of the system is muted. current scene (30 during playback.
seconds after)8)
Other operations
1)
Except for JPEG image files.

Disc
2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.
To Press
3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.
Stop x
4)Except for VIDEO CDs.
Pause X
5)You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.
Resume play after pause X or H
6)
Go to the next chapter, > For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, this function works
track, or scene1) only for DivX video files (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
Go back to the .
7)
preceding chapter, DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only.
track, or scene1) The button can be used except for DivX video files
Turn off the sound MUTING. (except for United Kingdom and North American
temporarily models).
To cancel, press it again or
8)
VOLUME + to adjust the DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
sound volume. DVD+R only.
The button can be used except for DivX video files
Stop play and remove A on the unit.
(except for United Kingdom and North American
the desired disc
models).
Locate a point quickly M/ or /m while
by playing a disc in fast playing a disc. Each time Note
forward or fast reverse you press M/ or / • You may not be able to use the instant replay or
(Scan)1)2) m during scan, the instant advance function with some scenes.
playback speed changes.
To return to normal speed,
press H. Actual speeds Displaying multi-angles and
may differ with some discs.
Watch frame by frame M/ or /m4)
subtitles
(Slow-motion Play)3) while the system is in pause
mode. Each time you press To change the angles
M/ or /m4)
during Slow-motion Play,
the playback speed If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
changes. Two speeds are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the
available. To return to viewing angle.
normal playback speed,
press H. Press ANGLE during playback to select the
desired angle.
Play one frame at a time STEP to go to the next
(Freeze Frame)3)5)6) frame while the system is in Note
pause mode. Press STEP • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able
to go to the preceding to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded
frame while the system is in on the DVD VIDEO.
pause mode (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-R/DVD-RW only).
To return to normal
playback, press H.

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To display the subtitles When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a

* * language code. See “Language Code List”
(page 93) to confirm which language the code
* Except for United Kingdom and North American represents. When the same language is
models. displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn is recorded in multiple audio formats.
the subtitles on/off during playback. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, x DVD-VR
you can change the subtitle language during The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are
playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever displayed.
you want. Example:
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select • [1: SUB] (sub sound)
the desired subtitle language.
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
Note • [2: MAIN]
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able • [2: SUB]
to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles
are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to
• [2: MAIN+SUB]
turn them off. Note
• You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not
has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc.
subtitle information within the same file (except for
United Kingdom and North American models). x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA
DVD (MP3 file)
• [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound.
Changing the sound • [1/L]: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
• [2/R]: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
x DATA CD (DivX video file) /DATA DVD
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or
(DivX video file) (Except for United
DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files*) Kingdom and North American models)
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can signal formats differ, depending on the DivX
change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is video file contained on the disc. The format is
recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also shown in the display.
change the language.
With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA x Super VCD
DVD, you can select the sound from the right or • [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio
left channel and listen to the sound of the track 1.
selected channel through both the right and left • [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the
speakers. audio track 1 (monaural).
You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio • [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the
CD. audio track 1 (monaural).
* Except for United Kingdom and North American • [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio
models. track 2.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to • [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the
select the desired audio signal. audio track 2 (monaural).
x DVD VIDEO • [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of the
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of audio track 2 (monaural).
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Note x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD

• While the system is playing a Super VCD on which (DivX video file) (Except for United
the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come Kingdom and North American models)
out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].
Example:
MP3 audio
Checking the audio signal
format 1:MP3 128k

Disc
Bit rate
* *

* Except for United Kingdom and North American

models.

If you press AUDIO repeatedly during Selecting a playback area for a

playback, the format of the current audio signal Super Audio CD
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
shown below.
x DVD
You can play the Super Audio CD (page 92) by
Example: selecting the playback area.
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
To select a playback area on a 2
LFE (Low channel + Multi-channel Super
Surround (L/R) Frequency Effect)
Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel
1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
playback area and a multi-channel playback
L C R
area. You can select the playback area you want
Front (L/R) + LFE to listen to.
Center LS RS
1 Press DISPLAY while the system is
Currently playing program format in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Example:
2 Press X/x to select [MULTI/
Dolby Digital 3 channel 2CH], then press .
Surround The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.
Front (L/R) (Monaural)
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
and press .
1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
• [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel
L R
playback area.
• [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel
S
playback area.
Currently playing program format Note
• You cannot change the playback area during
playback.

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To select a playback layer when 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

playing a hybrid Super Audio CD functions.
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD layer The menu for your selection appears.
and a CD layer. You can select the playback
layer you want to listen to.
2 Select the item number you want using
the number buttons.
Note
• When the Super Audio CD does not have the HD
3 Press .

layer, you cannot select the playback layer. 4 Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
1 Press DISPLAY while the system is
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
in stop mode.
with the disc, as the operating procedure
The Control Menu display appears on the
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [SUPER To go back to the menu
AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press . Press O RETURN.
The options for [SUPER AUDIO CD/CD Note
LAYER] appear. • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this
and press .
case, press H.
• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the
HD layer. Tip

When the system is playing a HD layer, • To play without using the PBC function, press ./
“SA-CD” lights up in the front panel > or the number buttons while the system is in stop
mode to select a track, then press H or . The
display
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures
• [CD]: You can play the CD layer. such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x
When the system is playing a CD layer, twice, then press H.
“CD” lights up in the front panel display.
Note
• Each play mode function works only within the Resuming playback from the
selected layer or playback area. point where you stopped the
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a
playback area. disc
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the
(Resume Play)
HDMI OUT jack.

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC When you stop the disc, the system remembers
functions (Ver.2.0) the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”
appears in the front panel display. As long as
(PBC Playback)
you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will
work even if the system is set to standby mode
by pressing "/1.
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
functions, and other such operations. playback.
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD “RESUME” appears in the front panel
interactively by following the menu on the TV display.
screen.
2 Press H.

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The system starts playback from the point Tip

where you stopped the disc in Step 1. • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.
Note
• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
point.
• The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
when:

Disc
– you eject the disc.
– the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
– you change or reset the settings on the Setup
Display.
– you change the parental control level.
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION
+/–.
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• 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
Shuffle Play.
• This function may not work properly with some
discs.

Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H.

To enjoy a disc that is played

before by resume playback
(Multi-disc Resume)

This system recalls the point where you stopped

the disc the last time it was played and resumes
playback from that point the next time you insert
the same disc. When the resume playback
memory is full, the resume playback point for
the earliest disc is deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC
RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD
VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 50).
Note
• This system can store at least 10 resume playback
points.
• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP]
is set to [OFF] (page 50), the resume point is cleared
when you change the function by pressing
FUNCTION +/–.

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Selected track
Using Play Mode PROGRAM 0: 03:51
T
ALL CLEAR
Creating your own program 1. TRACK
2. TRACK
02
––
––
01
3. TRACK –– 02
(Program Play) 4. TRACK –– 03
5. TRACK –– 04
6. TRACK –– 05
7. TRACK –– 06
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on Total time of the programmed tracks
the disc to create your own program. You can
program up to 99 tracks. 6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps
4 to 5.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the
The Control Menu display appears on the selected order.
TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM],
7 Press H to start Program Play.

then press .
Program Play starts.
When the program ends, you can restart the
The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
same program again by pressing H.
3 Press X/x to select [SET t], then
press . To return to normal play
Press CLEAR while the display for the program
Total time of the programmed tracks
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or
PROGRAM 0: 00:00 select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same
T
ALL CLEAR program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press
1. TRACK –– –– .
2. TRACK –– 01
3. TRACK –– 02
4. TRACK –– 03 To turn off the Control Menu
5. TRACK –– 04
6. TRACK –– 05 display
7. TRACK –– 06
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Tracks recorded on a disc
Menu display is turned off.

4 Press c.
To change or cancel a program
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
this case, [01]). own program.”
2 Press X/x to select the program
PROGRAM 0: 00:00 number of the track you want to
T
ALL CLEAR change or cancel.
1. TRACK –– ––
2. TRACK –– 01 If you want to delete the track from the
3. TRACK –– 02 program, press CLEAR.
4. TRACK –– 03
5. TRACK
6. TRACK
––
––
04
05
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming.
7. TRACK –– 06 To cancel a program, select [--] under [T],
then press .
5 Select the track you want to program.
For example, select track [02].
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then
press .

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To cancel all of the tracks in the Shuffle Play starts.

programmed order
To return to normal play
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
own program.”
2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. To turn off the Control Menu
3 Press .
display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control

Disc
Menu display is turned off.
Playing in random order Note
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or
(Shuffle Play) Super VCD with PBC playback.

You can play the contents on a disc in random Playing repeatedly

order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a
different playing order. (Repeat Play)
Note
• Same song may be played repeatedly when you are
playing MP3 files.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or
The Control Menu display appears on the
Program Play modes.
TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

then press . The Control Menu display appears on the

TV screen.
The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],
then press .
shuffled.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off. 3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
• [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the
disc. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• [OFF]: Off.
x During Program Play
• [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on
the disc.
• [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in
Program Play. • [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title
on a disc.
x DATA CD (except for DivX video • [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current
file*)/DATA DVD (except for DivX video chapter.
file*)
• [OFF]: Off. x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3 • [OFF]: Off.
files in the folder on the current disc. • [DISC]: You can repeats all of the tracks
When no folder is selected, the first folder on the disc.
will play in random order. • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current
* Except for United Kingdom and North track.
American models.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD
4 Press . • [OFF]: Off.

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• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders

on the disc.
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
Searching/Selecting a
folder. Disc
• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can
repeat the current file.
• [FILE] (DivX video files only): You can Using the DVD’s menu
repeat the current file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
4 Press . A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which
The item is selected. make up a picture or music feature. These
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
To return to normal play DVD which contains several titles, you can
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. select the title you want using DVD TOP
MENU.
To turn off the Control Menu When you play a DVD that allows you to select
display items such as the language for the subtitles and
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control the language for the sound, select these items
Menu display is turned off. using DVD MENU.
Note 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.
Super VCD with PBC playback.
The contents of the menu vary depending
• When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA
on the disc.
DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image
files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio 2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to
sound will not match the image. select the item you want to play or
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE] change.
(page 40), you cannot select [TRACK].
3 Press .

To display the DVD’s menu on the

Control Menu display
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [DISC
MENU], then press .
The options for [DISC MENU] appear.
3 Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP
MENU].
4 Press .

To turn off the Control Menu

display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
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The number in parentheses indicates the

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY total number of titles, chapters, tracks,
indexes, scenes, folders, or files.
LIST] on a DVD-VR
98( 99)
13( 99) DVD VIDEO
T 0: 03: 17
This function is only available for DVD-VRs
with a playlist created.
1

Disc
Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode. Selected row
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press .
2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/ [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
PLAY LIST], then press .
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] 98( 99)
appear. 13( 99) DVD VIDEO
T 0: 03: 17
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
• [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles
created from [ORIGINAL] for editing.
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles
originally recorded.
4 Press . 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to
select the desired number of the title,
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.
Searching for a title/chapter/ If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
track/scene, etc. cancel the number.
5 Press .
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by Tip
title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-
DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATACD/ RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or
file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video file))* by
DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file.
pressing the number buttons and .
As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
on the disc, you can select the desired title or models.
track by entering its number. Or, you can search
for a scene using the time code. To search for a scene using the
1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a time code
DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image
files, press DISPLAY twice.)
The Control Menu display appears on the 1 In Step 2, select [TIME].
TV screen. [T **:**:**] (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
2 Press X/x to select the search method.
Example: [CHAPTER] 2 Press .
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].

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3 Input the time code using the number

buttons.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG
minutes, and 20 seconds after the Image Files
beginning. Press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).
4 Press .
Note You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file)
the time code. or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file format
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
Note
• The system will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on
the folder configuration, the number of folders that
can be recognized by the system may decrease.)
• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG
image files in a folder.
• The system may take longer time to playback, when
progressing to the following folder or jump to other
folder.
• The system may not play certain types of JPEG image
files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width)
× 8 (height)).

Selecting an MP3 file or folder

1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being
played, its title is shaded.

FOLDER LIST

01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)

02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
08 Alone (1999)

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2 Press X/x to select a folder.

FOLDER LIST
x To play MP3 files in a folder
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
Press H to start playing the selected 02 1st Album (1986)
folder. 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
x To select a MP3 file 06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
Press . 07 Back for Good (1988)
08 Alone (1999)
The list of files contained in the folder
appears.

Disc
TRACK LIST
2 Press X/x to select a folder.
03 In the Middle of Nowher... x To play JPEG image files in a folder
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac Press H to start playing the selected
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan folder.
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums x To select a JPEG image file by
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown displaying the subscreens
07_In_Shaire
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Images of JPEG image files in the folder
Press X/x to select a file and press . appear in 16 subscreens.
The system starts playing the selected file.
You can turn the file list off by pressing
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again 1 2 3 4
will display the folder list.
5 6 7 8
To stop playback
Press x. 9 10 11 12

To play the next or previous MP3

13 14 15 16
file
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image
Press >/.. Note that you can select the file you want to view, then press .
next folder by continuing to press > after the
To return to normal screen, press O
last file on the current folder, but that you cannot
RETURN.
return to the previous folder by pressing ..
To return to the previous folder, select the folder Note

from the folder list. • PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC].
To return to the previous display
Tip
Press O RETURN. • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
TV screen. To display the additional JPEG
To turn off the display image files, select the bottom JPEG image file
Press DVD MENU. and press x. To return to the previous JPEG
image file, select the top JPEG image file and
press X.
Selecting a JPEG image file or To play the next or previous JPEG
folder image file
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not
1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
displayed. Note that you can select the next
The folders recorded on the DATA CD or folder by continuing to press c after the last
DATA DVD appear. When a folder is being image on the current folder, but that you cannot
played, its title is shaded. return to the previous folder by pressing C. To

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return to the previous folder, select the folder 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
from the folder list. in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
To rotate a JPEG image file
TV screen.
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90 3 Press X/x to select [MODE
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press .
degrees.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. The options for [MODE (MUSIC,
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. IMAGE)] appear.

Note 4 Press X/x to select a setting.

• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set • [AUTO]: You can play both the JPEG
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 image files and MP3 files in the same
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 49). folder as a slide show.
To stop playback • [MUSIC]: You can play only MP3 files
continuously.
Press x.
• [IMAGE]: You can play only JPEG
image files as a slide show.
Displaying the list of MP3 5 Press .
files/JPEG image files 6 Press DVD MENU.
The list of folders recorded on the DATA
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. CD or DATA DVD appears.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
7 Press X/x to select the desired folder
and press H.
2 Press X/x to select The system starts playing the selected
[BROWSING], then press . folder.
The options for [BROWSING] appear. You can turn the folder list on/off by
3 Press X/x to select the desired list, pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
then press . Note
• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders • If you set [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [IMAGE]
appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an on a disc that contains MP3 files only or [MUSIC] on
MP3 file or folder.” a disc that contains JPEG image files only, you may
not be able to change the [MODE (MUSIC,
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image
IMAGE)] setting.
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens.
• PICTURE NAVI does not work when [MUSIC] is
Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image
selected.
file or folder.”
• If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the
same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends
that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower
Playing MP3 files and JPEG when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce
the size of the JPEG image file.
image files as a slide show
with sound To select the slide show duration
of JPEG image files
You can play a slide show with sound by first
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],
then press .

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The options for [INTERVAL] appear.

3 Press X/x to select a setting. Enjoying DivX® Videos
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard
duration.
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter (Except for United Kingdom and North
than [NORMAL]. American models)
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
longer than [NORMAL].

Disc
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration About DivX video files
longer than [SLOW 1].
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
4 Press .
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an
Note official DivX® Certified product.
• Some JPEG image files may take longer to display You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that
than the option you selected. Especially progressive contains DivX® video files.
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
pixels or more. A DATA CD or DATA DVD that the
• Duration of interval depends on the [JPEG system can play
RESOLUTION] setting in [HDMI SETUP]
(page 48). Playback of a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-
RW) or DATA DVD (DVD-ROM/DVD-R/
To select an effect for JPEG DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW) on this system
image files in the slide show is subject to certain conditions:
– With a DATA CD/DATA DVD that contains
1 Press DISPLAY twice.
DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio
The Control Menu display appears on the tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays
TV screen. only the DivX video files.
2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], However, this system will only plays a DATA
then press . CD of format ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or
The options for [EFFECT] appear. Joliet, and a DATA DVD of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
3 Press X/x to select a setting. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps the disc drives and the recording software (not
in from top to bottom. supplied) for details on the recording format.
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from left to right of the TV screen. About playback order of data on a
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches DATA CD or DATA DVD
out from the center of the TV screen. Note that the playback order may not be
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files applicable, depending on the software used for
randomly cycle through the effects. creating the DivX video file, or if there are more
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file than 200 folders and 150 DivX video files in
slides over the previous image. each folder.
• [OFF]: Off. Note

4 Press . • The system may not be able to play some DATA

CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
Note format.
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 49).

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DivX video files that the system 3 Press H.

can play The system starts playing the selected
The system can play data that is recorded in folder.
DivX format, and which has the extension To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The system will not play DivX video file” (page 42).
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if To go to the next or previous
they do not contain a DivX video.
page
Tip
Press / .
• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see To turn off the display
“Playable Discs” (page 5).
Press DVD MENU repeatedly.
Note
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the To stop playback
file has been combined from two or more DivX video Press x.
files.
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB. Selecting a DivX video file
• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or
not match the pictures on the TV screen.
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that
1 After Step 2 of “Selecting a folder,”
press .
are longer than 3 hours.
The list of files in the folder appears.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended
FILE LIST
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound
MY FAVOURITES
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note, however, this system does not conform to HAWAII 2004
VENUS
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing
DivX files.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
press H for the picture to appear.
2 Press X/x to select a file and press .
The selected file starts playing.
Selecting a folder
To go to the next or previous
1 Press DVD MENU. page
A list of folders on the disc appears. Only
Press / .
folders that contain DivX video files are
listed. To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
FOLDER LIST

SUMMER 2003 To stop playback

NEW YEAR'S DAY
MY FAVOURITES Press x.

2 Press X/x to select the folder you want

to play.

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To play the next or previous DivX

video file without turning on the Adjusting the Delay
above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX video
Between the Picture and
file in the same folder by pressing >/..
You can also select the first file of the next
Sound
folder by pressing > during playback of the [A/V SYNC]
last file of the current folder. Note that you

Disc
* *
cannot return to the previous folder by pressing
.. To return to the previous folder, select it * Except for United Kingdom and North American
from the folder list. models

Tip
When the sound does not match the pictures on
• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between
the DivX video files as many times as the preset
number. The following occurrences are counted:
the picture and sound.
– when the system is turned off. 1 Press DISPLAY.
– when another file is played. The Control Menu display appears on the
– when the disc tray is opened. TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC],
then press .
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
• [OFF]: Off.
• [ON]: You can adjust the difference
between picture and sound.
4 Press .
Note
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not
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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
according to a predetermined level such as the
7 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or
.
replaced with different scenes.
You can set the playback restriction by The display for setting the playback
registering a password. When you set the limitation level appears.
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you
need to enter the password to play restricted PARENTAL CONTROL

discs.
LEVEL: OFF
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD:
USA

“DVD” appears in the front panel

display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 8 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
TV screen. press .
The selection items for [STANDARD] are
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
displayed.
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear. 9 Press X/x to select a geographic area
as the playback limitation level, then
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press .
press .
The area is selected.
The Setup Display appears. When you select [OTHERS t], select and
5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], enter a standard code in the table of
then press . “Parental Control Area Code List”
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. (page 93) using the number buttons.

6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL 10 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press
CONTROL t], then press . .
The selection items for [LEVEL] are
x If you have not entered a password
displayed.
The display for registering a new password
appears. 11 Press X/x to select the desired level,
then press .
PARENTAL CONTROL [PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is
complete.
Enter a new 4-digit password,
The lower the value, the stricter the
then press ENTER . limitation.

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To turn off the [PARENTAL 5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],

CONTROL] function then press .

Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.

To play a disc for which

6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
CONTROL t], then press .
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set
The display for entering the password
1 Load the disc and press H. appears.
The display for entering your password 7

Disc
Enter your 4-digit password using the
appears. number buttons, then press .
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the 8 Press X/x to select [CHANGE
number buttons, then press . PASSWORD t], then press .
The system starts playback. 9 Enter your 4-digit password using the
Note number buttons, then press .
• When you play discs which do not have the
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function, playback
10 Enter a new 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press .
cannot be limited on this system.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change 11 To confirm your password, re-enter it
the parental control level while playing the disc. In using the number buttons, then press
this case, enter your password, then change the level. .
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns
to the previous level. If you make a mistake entering
your password
Tip
• If you forget your password, remove the disc and Press C before you press , then input the
repeat Steps 1 to 7 of “Restricting Playback of the correct number.
Disc” (page 44). When you are asked to enter your
password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,
then press . The display will ask you to enter a new
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, replace the disc in the unit and press H.
When the display for entering your password appears,
enter your new password.

Changing the password

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
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6 Press X/x to select an item, then press

Using the Setup Display .
The options for the selected item appear.
You can make various adjustments of items such Example: [TV TYPE]
as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the country VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
model. LINE: 16:9
OFF
PAUSE MODE: 4:3 LETTERFULL
BOX
Note AUTO
4:3 PAN SCAN
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions Options
described may work.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
7 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is The setting is selected and setup is
in stop mode. complete.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen. VIDEO SETUP
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
TV TYPE:
LINE:
4:3 LETTER BOX
VIDEO
then press . PAUSE MODE: AUTO

The options for [SETUP] appear.

Selected setting
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
The Setup Display appears.
5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then
Note
• When you turn the system on after resetting and no
press .
disc is in the unit, the guide message appears on the
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 47) TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 20),
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 47) press . To return to normal screen, press CLEAR.
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 48)
To reset all of the [SETUP]
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 49)
settings
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 50)
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 51) To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see
“Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default”
(page 78).
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]
Selected item

VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
LINE: VIDEO
PAUSE MODE: AUTO

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Setting the display or sound Settings for the display

track language [VIDEO SETUP]
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Select settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Set various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track.
VIDEO SETUP

Disc
TV TYPE: 16:9
LANGUAGE SETUP LINE: VIDEO
OSD: ENGLISH PAUSE MODE: AUTO
MENU: ENGLISH
AUDIO: ORIGINAL
SUBTITLE: AUDIO FOLLOW

x [TV TYPE]
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can select the aspect ratio of the connected
You can switch the display language on the TV TV.
screen.
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language for the disc’s
menu.

x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can switch the language of the sound track. [4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture
given priority in the disc is selected. with bands on the upper and lower portions of
the TV screen.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language of the subtitle
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes according to
the language you selected for the sound track. [4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV. The system automatically
Note
• When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO], displays the wide picture on the entire screen
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).

Tip
• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code Note
from “Language Code List” (page 93) using the • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
number buttons. selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
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[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×

x [LINE] 1080i* video signals.
You can selects the output method for video [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO 720p* video signals.
TV) jack on the rear panel of the unit. [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
480p* video signals.
[VIDEO]: The system outputs video signals.
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. * i: interlace, p: progressive
Note ** Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may
• If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appear.
appears on the TV screen even if you select [RGB]. Note
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your • When “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display,
TV. images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are
• You cannot select [RGB] while the HDMI indicator stretched vertically.
is lit. [RGB] automatically switches to [VIDEO]
when you turn on any connected HDMI equipment.
x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/ function to on/off. This function is available
DVD-RW only)
when you connect the system and TV with an
You can select the picture in pause mode. HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control
for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that (page 57).
move dynamically, is output with no jitter.
Normally select this position. [OFF]: Off.
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that [ON]: On. You can operate mutually between
do not move dynamically, is output in high components that are connected with an HDMI
resolution. cable.
Note

Settings for the HDMI • When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection.]
[HDMI SETUP] appears and you cannot set to [ON].

x [VOLUME LIMIT]
HDMI SETUP If you change the output method of the TV to the
HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080P)
CONTROL FOR HDMI: OFF system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing
VOLUME LIMIT: LEVEL2 THEATRE, the System Audio Control
YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): YCBCR
AUDIO(HDMI): OFF (page 59) is activated and loud sound may be
JPEG RESOLUTION: HD output depending on the volume level of the
system. You can prevent this by limiting the
maximum level of the volume.

x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10.
You can select the type of video signal that is [LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15.
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, [LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20.
see “To select the type of video signal output [OFF]: Off.
from the HDMI OUT jack” (page 22). Note
• This function is available only when [CONTROL
[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].
the optimal video signal for the connected TV.

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you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]

x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p].
You can select the type of HDMI signal output • You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 ×
from HDMI OUT jack. 1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×
[YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals. 1080i].
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. • If you select [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 ×
1080i) HD], next image appears after black flame.
Note
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:

Disc
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set – The system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or
[YCBCR] to [RGB]. DATA DVD disc.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component – You connect or remove a USB device.
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically
output even when you select [YCBCR].

Settings for the audio

x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
You can select the audio output status from the [AUDIO SETUP]
HDMI OUT jack.

[OFF]: The system does not output the sound AUDIO SETUP
SPEAKER FORMATION:
from the HDMI OUT jack. AUTO CALIBRATION:
[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by AUDIO DRC: OFF
TRACK SELECTION: OFF
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit
PCM signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
Note
• When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI
cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V
SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, “DEC. MODE,” and
x [SPEAKER FORMATION]
sound mode are not applied to the sound that is output
from the TV.
You can select the position of the speakers for
• When you set the function to other than “DVD,” the
the better surround sound. For details, see
system does not output the sound from the HDMI “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”
OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON]. (page 71).

x [JPEG RESOLUTION] x [AUTO CALIBRATION]

You can select the resolution of JPEG image You can calibrate the appropriate settings
files output from the HDMI OUT jack. automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 72).
[SD ]: The system outputs standard
resolution with a black frame. x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
[HD ]: The system outputs HD resolution You can compress the dynamic range of the
with a black frame. sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution watching movies at low volume late at night.
without a black frame.
[(1920 × 1080i) HD ]: The system outputs [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range.
full size HD resolution with a black frame. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the
[(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full sound track with the kind of dynamic range that
size HD resolution without a black frame. the recording engineer intended.
Note
[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range
• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you fully.
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Note
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital. x [BACKGROUND]
You can select the background color or picture
on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
a CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA DVD
You can give the sound track which contains the
(MP3 file).
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG
picture) appears, but only when the jacket
audio) are recorded.
picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a
[OFF]: Off.
jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track
appears.
automatically according to the priority.
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the
Note system appears.
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may [BLUE]: The background is blue.
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has [BLACK]: The background is black.
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 47). (Depending on
the disc, this function may not work.) x [PARENTAL CONTROL]
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio You can set the playback restrictions. For
have the same number of channels, the system selects details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc”
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in (page 44).
this order.
x [DivX]
(Except for United Kingdom and North
Other Settings American models)
[SYSTEM SETUP] You can display the registration code for this
system.
For more information, go to
SYSTEM SETUP [Link] on the Internet.
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
PARENTAL CONTROL: x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
DivX: Registration Code
MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON VIDEO CD only)
RESET: You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME]
function to on/off.

[ON]: The system stores the resume points in

memory for up to 10 discs.
x [SCREEN SAVER] [OFF]: The system does not store the resume
You can reduce the display device damages points in memory. Playback restarts at the
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H button) to resume point only for the current disc in the unit.
cancel the screen saver.
x [RESET]
[ON]: The screen saver image appears when you
You can return the [SET UP] settings other than
leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default
minutes, or when you play back a Super Audio
settings. For details, see “Returning the
CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA DVD
[SETUP] settings to the default” (page 78).
(MP3 file) for more than 15 minutes.
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Settings for the speakers x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

When you move the front speakers and center
[SPEAKER SETUP] speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the
distance (A) from the listening position to the
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set speakers.
connection of the speakers and their distance You can set the parameters from 1.0 to 7.0
from your listening position. Then use the test meters1) (3 to 23 ft) for the front speakers, from
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the 0.0 to 7.0 meters2) (0 to 23 ft) for the center

Disc
speakers to the same level. speaker.
Note
• You cannot operate [SPEAKER SETUP] when you
connect headphones to the unit.

SPEAKER SETUP
CONNECTION:
DISTANCE(FRONT):
DISTANCE(SURROUND):
LEVEL(FRONT): A
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE
FRONT: YES
CENTER: YES
SURROUND: YES
SUBWOOFER: YES

x [CONNECTION]
If you do not connect center or surround
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft3): Set the front speaker
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and distance.
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change [CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft3)4): Set the center speaker
them. distance (up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the
[FRONT]
front speakers).
1)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
[YES]
2)
0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
[CENTER]
3)
[YES]: Normally select this. When you perform the Quick Setup (page 20), the
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. default settings are changed.
4)This item appears when
you set [CENTER] to [YES]
[SURROUND]
in the [CONNECTION] setting.
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
used.
When you move the surround speakers, be sure
[SUBWOOFER] to set the parameters of the distance (B) from
[YES] the listening position to the speakers.
Note
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the meters1) (0 to 23 ft).
[STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]
setting remains the same, but the other settings of
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to
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[L/R] 0.0 dB*: Set the surround speaker level.

* This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

x [TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL
B (SURROUND)].

[OFF]: The test tone is not emitted from the

speakers.
[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting level. When you
select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the
test tone is emitted from each speaker in
[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft2)3): Set the surround speaker sequence.
distance (up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer to the Adjust the sound level as follows.
front speakers).
1)
1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].
0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
2)
When you perform the Quick Setup (page 20), the
2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the
desired speaker and the level.
default settings are changed.
3)
This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to
3 Press .
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Note 5 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the
equal distance from your listening position, set the speaker level.
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from Note

your listening position than the front speakers. • The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] OUT jack.
setting may not be effective. Tip
• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,
x [LEVEL (FRONT)] turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press
You can adjust the sound level of the front VOLUME +/– on the remote.
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Be • To return to the default setting when changing a
sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to
adjustment.
the default setting.

[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level.

[CENTER] 0.0 dB*: Set the center speaker
level.
[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer
level.
* This item appears when you set [CENTER] to
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.

x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can adjust the sound level of the surround
speakers. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON]
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Tip
• You can select the preset number directly by
Tuner pressing the number buttons.
7 Press .
Presetting Radio “COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
Stations display, and the station is stored.
8 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations.
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down
the volume to minimum.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.

Tuner
Tip
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the To change the preset number
following display on the TV screen. Restart from Step 2.
Current station

Current band and preset number

FM

FM 10 : 88.00 MHz
SONY RADIO

Station name

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display.
2 Press and hold TUNING +/– until the
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear in the front panel display.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
4 Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY”
appears in the front panel display.
5 Press or c.
A preset number appears in the front panel
display.

6 Press X/x to select the preset number

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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 53)).
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
appears in the front panel display.
in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station.
Each time you press the button, the system
3 Press or c.

tunes in one preset station. 4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”

• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
Tip
• You can select the preset station number directly • “MONO”: Monaural reception.
by pressing the number buttons. 5 Press .
3 Adjust the volume by pressing The setting is made.
VOLUME +/–.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
To turn off the radio The system menu turns off.
Press "/1.

To listen to non-preset radio Naming preset stations

stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. You can enter a name for preset stations. These
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/– names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front
repeatedly. panel display when a station is selected.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING Only one name can be entered for each preset
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically station.
when the system receives the radio station. To Note
stop the automatic tuning manually, press • You cannot enter a name for preset stations of the
TUNING +/– or x. Radio Data System (RDS) (page 56).

To listen to radio stations when 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
you know the frequencies
in the front panel display.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until The last received station is tuned in.
“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears
in the front panel display. 2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station you want to create an
2 Press [Link]. index name for.
3 Press the number buttons to select the 3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
frequencies.
4 Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”
4 Press . appears in the front panel display.
Tip
• To improve reception, reorient the connected
antennas (aerials).
5 Press or c.

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6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c. When the station name is not set:
Press X/x to select a character, then press c 1 Frequency
to move the cursor to the next position. Ex. “FM1 87.50”
2 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”
x “TUNER AM”
You can input letters, numbers, and other
symbols for a radio station. When the station name is set
1 Station name
If you make a mistake Ex. “SONY RADIO”
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to 2 Frequency

Tuner
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select Ex. “AM1 576”
the desired character. When the station name is not set:
To erase the character, press C/c 1 Frequency
repeatedly until the character to be erased Ex. “AM1 576”
flashes, then press CLEAR.
Note
7 Press . • The system returns to the original display when
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel several seconds has elapsed.
display, and the station name is stored.
8 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.

Viewing the station name or

frequency in the front panel
display
When the system is set to “TUNER FM” or
“TUNER AM,” you can check the frequency
using the front panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes:
1 t 2 t .... t 1 t ....
x “TUNER FM”
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”

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Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

What is the Radio Data

System?
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display.
RDS is available only for FM stations.*
Note
• RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly,
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your
area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the front
panel display.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name may not appear in the front panel display.

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Note
• Depending on the connected component, the Control
Control for HDMI/External Audio for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the
Device operating instructions supplied with the component.
• 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.
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync Preparing for the Control for
This function is available on TVs with the HDMI function
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.
By connecting Sony components that are (Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

compatible with the Control for HDMI function The system is compatible with the Control for
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is
simplified as below: compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy
– Theatre Mode (page 58) Setting function, you can set the system’s
– One-Touch Play (page 58) [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function
automatically by setting the TV. For details,
– System Power Off (page 58)
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
– System Audio Control (page 59)
– Volume Limit (page 59) If the TV is not compatible with the Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function for HDMI function of the system and TV
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics manually.
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition
Note
Multimedia Interface).
• Displayed items vary depending on the country
model.
The Control for HDMI function will not work in
the following cases: 1 Make sure that the system and the TV
are connected with an HDMI cable.
– When you connect this system to a
component which is not compatible with the 2 Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on
Control for HDMI function. the system.
– A component does not have an HDMI jack. 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system through
There are convenient buttons on the system’s the HDMI input appears on the TV
remote for operating the TV, such as screen.
THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. For
details, see “Controlling the TV with the
4 Set the Control for HDMI function of the
system and TV.
Supplied Remote” (page 73) and refer to the
For details of the setting of the system, see
operating instructions of the TV.
the following Steps. For details of the
setting of the TV, refer to the operating
ONE-TOUCH TV
THEATRE PLAY
instructions of the TV (depending on the
BRAVIA Sync TV, the default setting of the Control for
HDMI function is set to off).

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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.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel – You close the disc tray by pressing the disc
display. tray.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
– You press DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU
and H appears in the front panel display.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the – You select the “DVD” function by pressing
TV screen. FUNCTION +/– and H appears in the front
panel display.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
Note
then press .
• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then The system and TV work as follows:
press .
The Setup Display appears. This system TV
5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already
press . turned on.) turned on.)
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. r r
Switches to “DVD” Switches to HDMI input.
6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR function. r
HDMI], then press . r Minimizes sound level.
7 Press X/x to select the setting, then Starts playing the disc and (System Audio Control)
press . outputs the sound.
• [OFF]: Off.
Note
• [ON]: On.
• Make sure the HDMI connection is correct, and set
Note the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
• When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears, • Depending on the TV, the beginning of the content
make sure the HDMI connection is correct. may not be played back.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take a while to
start.
Using the Theatre Mode
(Theatre Mode) Turning the system off in sync
If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode,
with the TV
you can enjoy optimal image suited for movies
and the sound is output from the system’s (System Power Off)
speaker automatically by pressing THEATRE.
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER
button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the
system’s remote, the system turns off
Watching DVD by a single automatically.
button press Note
• Before using the System Power Off function, set the
(One-Touch Play)
function for TV power. For details, refer to the
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV operating instructions of the TV.
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and • Depending on the status of the system (ex. while
the system starts playing a disc automatically. other than “DVD” or “TV” function, or playing a
CD), the system may not turn off automatically.

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Tip
Enjoying TV sound from the • You can connect the system and the TV audio
digitally. For details, see (page 16).
speakers in this system
(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy
Setting the Maximum Volume
operation. Level of the System
To use this function, connect the system and the
TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an (Volume Limit)
HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 15). If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing
Depending on the TV, when you set the system THEATRE, loud sound may be output
to the “TV” function, the System Audio Control depending on the volume level of the system.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

function is activated. TV sound is output from You can prevent this by limiting the maximum
the system speakers, and the volume of the TV level of the volume. For details, see “[VOLUME
speakers is minimized automatically. LIMIT]” (page 48).

You can use the System Audio Control function

as follows:
• While you are watching the TV and the
function of the system is switched to “TV,” TV
sound is output from the system speakers
automatically.
• You can control the system’s volume by the
remote of the TV.
• If you turn the system off or set the function of
the system to other than “TV,” TV sound is
output from the TV speakers.

You can also operate the System Audio Control

function from the TV menu. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the TV.
Note
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the system,
TV sound will not be output for a moment.
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,
the System Audio Control function will not work.
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
• If you select a TV program during DVD playback
with the system, the “TV” function is automatically
set to output TV sound.
• When you activate One-Touch Play during watching
TV, the System Audio Control function is activated
and the TV sound is muted.
• While recording songs on an audio CD into a USB
device, the System Audio Control function will not
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2 Connect a USB device (digital music

Playing Back Audio player or USB storage media) to the
(USB) port.
Files/JPEG Image Files When you connect the USB device,
“READING” appears in the front panel
of a USB Device display until the system reads all data of the
USB device.
You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC
Note
files)/JPEG image files stored in a USB device
• When you connect the USB device, make sure that
such as the digital music player or USB storage
the direction of the jack is correct.
media (not supplied) by connecting the USB
• Do not forcibly insert the USB device, as this may
device to the unit. cause the device to be damaged.
For a list of USB devices that can be connected • Do not connect other device or objects besides the
to the unit, see “Playable USB Devices” USB device.
(page 69). • It may take about 10 seconds before “READING”
The audio format that can be played back by the appears in the front panel display depending on the
system is MP3/WMA/AAC files* only. type of the USB device.
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights
Management) cannot be played by the system. To remove the USB device
Note 1 Press x to stop playback.
• The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA
CD/DATA DVD. 2 Press [/1 to turn off the system.
3 Remove the USB device.

Connecting the USB device Notes on the USB device

• The system can play back up to 200 folders,
Front panel including albums that do not contain audio
files and JPEG image files. When more than
200 folders are in the USB device, folders that
are recognized by the system differ depending
on the folder configuration.
• The system can play back the following files.
File Extension of the file
MP3 file “.mp3”
WMA file “.wma”
AAC file “.m4a”
USB device
JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg”
The system will play back any data with the
extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/
AAC/JPEG format. Playing this data may
Note
generate a loud noise which could damage
• When you use the AUDIO IN/[Link] MIC jack
your speaker system.
while a USB device is connected, be careful as space
is restricted. • The following USB devices/situations can
increase the time it takes to start playback:
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
– a USB device recorded with a complicated
“USB” appears in the front panel
tree structure.
display.
– when the audio files or JPEG image files in
another folder have just been played back.

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• Some USB devices cannot be played back on

the system depending on the file format. Selecting an audio file or
• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folder
folders only.
• The system may not be able to play an audio 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
file depending on the kind of file. “USB” appears in the front panel
• When the USB device is inserted, the system display.
reads all the files on the USB device. If there
are many folders or files on the USB device, it
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
may take a long time to finish reading the USB
The Control Menu display appears on the
device.
TV screen.
• Do not connect the system and the USB device
through a USB hub. 3 Press X/x to select [MODE
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press .

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

• With some connected USB devices, after an
operation is performed, there may be a delay The options for [MODE (MUSIC,
before it is performed by this system. IMAGE)] appear.
• If the system is turned off during Resume Play 4 Press X/x to select [MUSIC].
mode, when the system is turned on again
playback starts from the beginning of the audio 5 Press .
file that was in Resume Play mode. 6 Press DVD MENU.
• This system does not necessarily support all The folders recorded on the USB device
the functions provided in a connected USB appear. When a folder is being played, its
device. title is shaded.
• Files recorded by a device such as a computer
may not be played back in the order in which FOLDER LIST
they were recorded. 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
• The playback order for the system may differ 02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
from the playback order of the connected USB 04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
device. 06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
07 Back for Good (1988)
• Always turn off the system before removing 08 Alone (1999)
the USB device. Removing the USB device
while the system is on may corrupt the data on
the USB device. 7 Press X/x to select a folder.
• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary
x To play audio files in a folder
folders on a USB device that has audio files or
Press H to start playing the selected
JPEG image files.
folder.
• Folders that have no audio files or JPEG image
files are skipped. x To select an audio file
• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC Press .
encoding/writing softwares, recording The list of files contained in the folder
devices, and recording media cannot be appears.
guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may
TRACK LIST
produce noise or interrupted audio or may not
03 In the Middle of Nowher...
play at all.
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac
• Before using the USB device, make sure that 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
no virus-ridden files are on the USB device. 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
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Press X/x to select a file and press . The folders recorded on the USB device
The system starts playing the selected file. appear. When a folder is being played, its
You can turn the file list off by pressing title is shaded.
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again
will display the folder list. FOLDER LIST

01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)

Tip 02 1st Album (1986)
• The system can recognize up to 150 audio files in a 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
04 Ready for Romance (1986)
single folder. 05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
To stop playback 07 Back for Good (1988)
08 Alone (1999)
Press x.

To play the next or previous 7 Press X/x to select a folder.

audio file
x To play JPEG image files in a folder
Press >/.. Note that you can select the as a slide show
next folder by continuing to press > after the Press H to start playing the selected
last file on the current folder, but that you cannot folder.
return to the previous folder by pressing ..
The JPEG images are played as a slide
To return to the previous folder, select the folder
show. You can change the interval of the
from the folder list.
slide show (page 63), and add effects to the
To return to the previous display slide show (page 63).
Press O RETURN. x To select a JPEG image file by
displaying the subscreens
To turn off the display Press PICTURE NAVI.
Press DVD MENU. Images of JPEG image files in the folder
appear in 16 subscreens.
Other operations
See “Other operations” (page 29).
1 2 3 4

Selecting a JPEG image file or 5 6 7 8

folder 9 10 11 12

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

13 14 15 16
“USB” appears in the front panel
display. Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image
file you want to view, then press .
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
To return to normal screen, press O
in stop mode.
RETURN.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen. Tip
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
3 Press X/x to select [MODE TV screen. To display the additional JPEG
(MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press . image files, select the bottom JPEG image file
The options for [MODE (MUSIC, and press x. To return to the previous JPEG
IMAGE)] appear. image file, select the top JPEG image file and
press X.
4 Press X/x to select [IMAGE]. • The system can recognize up to 150 JPEG
5 Press . image files in a single folder.

6 Press DVD MENU.

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To play the next or previous JPEG Note

image file • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display
than the option you selected. Especially progressive
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
displayed. Note that you can select the next pixels or more.
folder by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current folder, but that you cannot To select an effect for JPEG
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To image files in the slide show
return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list. 1 Press DISPLAY twice.
The Control Menu display appears on the
To rotate a JPEG image file TV screen.
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file by 90
2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],
then press .
degrees.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. 3 Press X/x to select a setting.
Note
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps
• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set in from top to bottom.
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 • [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD]. out from left to right of the TV screen.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
To stop playback
out from the center of the TV screen.
Press x. • [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files
randomly cycle through the effects.
Other operations
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
See “Other operations” (page 29).
slides over the previous image.
To select the slide show duration • [OFF]: Off.
of JPEG image files 4 Press .
1 Press DISPLAY twice. Note

The Control Menu display appears on the • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
TV screen. [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 49).
2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],
then press .
The options for [INTERVAL] appear. Displaying the list of audio
3 Press X/x to select a setting. files/JPEG image files
• [NORMAL]: You can set the duration to
about 6 to 9 seconds. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter The Control Menu display appears on the
than [NORMAL]. TV screen.
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration 2 Press X/x to select
longer than [NORMAL]. [BROWSING], then press .
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration The options for [BROWSING] appear.
longer than [SLOW 1].
3 Press X/x to select the desired list,
4 Press . then press .

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• [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders

appears. Follow Step 2 of “Selecting an Searching for an audio file/
audio file or folder.”
JPEG image file/folder, etc.
• [PICTURE LIST]: Images of JPEG image
files in the folder appear in 16 subscreens. You can search a USB device by audio file,
Follow Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image JPEG image file, or folder. As audio files and
file or folder.” JPEG image files are assigned unique numbers
on the USB device, you can select the desired
audio file or JPEG image file by entering its
Playing repeatedly number.
(Repeat Play) 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a
JPEG image files, press DISPLAY
You can play the audio files/JPEG image files twice.)
on the USB device repeatedly. The Control Menu display appears on the
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. TV screen.
The Control Menu display appears on the 2 Press X/x to select the search method.
TV screen. • [TRACK]: audio files.
2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT], • [FILE]: JPEG image files.
then press . • [FOLDER]: Folders.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
3 Press X/x to select the item to be [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).
repeated. The number in parentheses indicates the
• [OFF]: Off. total number of audio files, JPEG image
files, or folders.
• [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the
folders on the USB device.
1( 1)
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current 1( 144) USB MUSIC
T 0: 23
folder.
• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can
repeat the current file.
4 Press . Selected row
The item is selected.

To return to normal play 3 Press .

Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

To turn off the Control Menu 1( 1)

1( 144) USB MUSIC
display T 1: 31
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
Note
• When [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] is set to [IMAGE]
(page 62), you cannot select [TRACK].

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4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

Bit rate
select the desired number.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to T 0: 13 192k MP3
cancel the number.
5 Press .
The system starts playback from the
selected number.

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Viewing the information of an Soul_Survivor_rap_version

audio file in the front panel Folder name* File name*

display * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
Press DISPLAY repeatedly. tag information.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
the disc, the display changes: ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
1y2
used for a single MP3 file.

1 Playing time and current track number Note

2 Track (file) name* • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some

* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will languages.
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 • Depending on the type of file being played, the
tag information. system can only display a limited number of
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority characters will be displayed.
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.

Note
• If a file name of the audio file cannot be displayed,
“*” will appear in the front panel display instead.
• The file name may not be displayed depending on the
text.
• Playing time of MP3 files may not be displayed
correctly.

Viewing the information of an

audio file on the TV screen
You can display the information of an audio file
such as time information, name of the folder/
audio file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of
data per second of the current audio) on the TV
screen.
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The information of an audio file appears on the
TV screen.

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Checking the date information Storing Songs in a USB

of JPEG image file
Device
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the You can record songs on an audio CD in a USB
JPEG image file. device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also
copy the MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD
Press DISPLAY twice during playback. into the USB device.
The Control Menu display appears on the TV For connecting the USB device, see
screen. “Connecting the USB device” (page 60).
2( 2)
6( 30) USB IMAGE The recorded music is limited to private use
16/9/2002 only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires
permission of the copyright holders.
Date information
Notes on the USB recording/
copying
• Do not connect the unit and the USB device
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital through an USB hub.
camera image format defined by the Japan • Make sure there is enough space in the USB
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
device for recording or copying.
Association (JEITA).
• Do not remove the USB device during
Tip recording/copying.
• Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY].
• When you are recording tracks from a CD, the
DD: Day
tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files.
MM: Month
YYYY: Year • When you are copying MP3 files from a
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are
recorded with the same bit rate as the original
MP3 files.
• CD text information is not recorded in the
created MP3 files.
• If you stop a recording partway, an MP3 file
whose recording was stopped halfway is
deleted.
• Recording stops automatically if:
– The USB device runs out of space during
recording/copying.
– The number of MP3 files on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number that
the system can recognize.
• You can store up to 150 files in a folder.
• You can store up to 199 folders in a single
USB device.
• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio
format files or sub folders, these are not erased.
• If a folder or file that you are trying to record
already exists on the USB device with the
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the name without overwriting the original x To cancel the track

folder or file. Press X/x to select the track, then press .
• Some USB devices cannot be played back on The mark on the track is removed.
the system depending on the file format. x To cancel all the track
Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then
press .
Recording songs on an audio
CD into a USB device
6 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then
press .
The system starts recording and the status
1 Load an audio CD.
of recording appears.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is To cancel recording, press x.
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

TV screen. Copying MP3 files on a DATA
3 Press X/x to select [USB CD/DATA DVD into a USB device
RECORDING], then press .
4 Press X/x to select [TRACK], then 1 Load a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
press . 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
“READING” appears in the front panel in stop mode.
display until the tracks recorded on the The Control Menu display appears on the
audio CD appear on the TV screen. TV screen.
Note 3 Press X/x to select [USB
• It takes several minutes to display the tracks RECORDING], then press .
depending on the number of tracks.
4 Press X/x to select [TRACK] or
5 Select a track that you want to record. [FOLDER], then press .
• [TRACK]: The folders recorded on the
Recordable space of
the USB device DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
copy the desired MP3 file.
USB RECORDING Free:
• [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the
1 TRACK 01 START DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
TRACK 02
ALL copy all MP3 files in the folder. Go to
2 TRACK 03
3 TRACK 04 ALL
TRACK 05
Step 6.
TRACK 06 “READING” appears in the front panel
TRACK 07
TRACK 08 display until the tracks/folders appear on
the TV screen.
Tracks to be recorded. Note
• It takes several minutes to display the tracks/
x To select the desired track folders depending on the number of tracks/
Press X/x to select the track, then press . folders.
The tracks are marked in the order that you 5 Press X/x to select the desired folder,
select. then press .
x To select all tracks on the audio CD The MP3 files in the selected folder appear.
Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL], then 6 Select a MP3 file/folder that you want to
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Recordable space of
2 Press X/x to select a folder.
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
01_Back_Seat_O... START Press .
02_One_Nights_...
ALL The list of files contained in the folder
03_Are_You_Ma...
04_I_Can_Lose_... ALL
05_Soul_Survivo...
appears.
06_Strangers_B... Press X/x to select the desired audio file,
07_Stay_maxi_ve...
then press CLEAR.

MP3 files/folders to be copied. 3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press

.
To cancel, select [NO], then press .
x To select the desired MP3 file/folder
Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then Note

press . • Do not remove the USB device while erasing.

• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format
The MP3 files/folders are marked.
files or sub folders, these are not erased.
x To select all MP3 files/folders
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then To return to the previous display
press . Press O RETURN.
x To cancel the MP3 file/folder
Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then
press . The mark on the MP3 file/folder
is removed.
x To cancel all MP3 files/folder
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then
press .
7 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then
press .
The system starts copying and the copying
status appears.
To cancel copying, press x.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.
Note
• The audio file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD that you
can copy is the MP3 file only.

Erasing audio files on a USB

device
You can erase audio files on the USB device.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
display.

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Playable USB Devices Using the DIGITAL MEDIA

You can use the following Sony USB devices on PORT Adapter
the system.
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)
Verified Sony digital music player adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound
(as of April 2007) from a portable audio source or computer. By
connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter,
Product name Model name you can enjoy sound from the connected
Walkman® NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F component on the system.
NWZ-A815/A816/A818 Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters
NWZ-S515/S516/S615F/S616F/ vary in each area.
S618F For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

PORT adapter, see “To connect the DIGITAL
Verified Sony IC recorder (as of MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 16).
April 2007) Note
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
Product name Model name MEDIA PORT adapter.
IC Recorder ICD-U50/U60/U70 • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA
ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77 PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is
turned on.
Verified Sony USB storage media • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, the images are also output. In this case, the
(as of April 2007)
system outputs the EURO AV OUTPUT signal only
regardless of the type of video signal.
Product name Model name
MICROVAULT USM 512JX/1GJX/2GJX/4GJX

Playing the connected

Note
• Do not use the USB devices other than these USB component on the system
devices. Operation of models not listed here is not
guaranteed.
• Operation may not always be ensured even when
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DMPORT” appears in the front panel
using these USB devices.
display.
• Some of these USB devices may not be available for
purchase in certain areas. 2 Start playback of the connected
component.
The sound and images from the connected
component are played on the system or
connected TV.
For operation details, refer to the operating
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Tip
• When listening to MP3 files or other compressed
music using a portable audio source, you can enhance
the sound. Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE”
(page 25). To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

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• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

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

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H
x
X

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• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you

install the front and surround speakers
Other Operations only.
• [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you
Getting Optimal install the center and front speakers only.
• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you
Surround Sound for a install the front speakers only.

Room • [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you

install all the speakers in front of the
listening position.
[SPEAKER FORMATION]
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select
Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot
this when you install the front and
install some speakers. For the better surround
surround speakers in front of the listening
sound, Sony recommends that first you decide
position.
the position of the speakers.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
8 Press .
The setting is made and the confirmation

Other Operations
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display. display appears.

2 Press DISPLAY while the system is 9 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
in stop mode. press .
The Control Menu display appears on the • [YES]: Continue with [AUTO
TV screen. CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure
from Step 7 of “Calibrating the
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], Appropriate Settings Automatically”
then press . (page 72).
The options for [SETUP] appear. • [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then Note
press . • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change
The Setup Display appears. the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you
set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO
5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], CALIBRATION] (page 72).
then press . • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 51), the [SPEAKER
6 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER
FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
FORMATION], then press .
The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

7 Press C/c to select a setting.

• [STANDARD]: Select this when you
install all the speakers normally.

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obstruction between the speakers and the

Calibrating the calibration mic.

Appropriate Settings
Automatically
IC
AL M
[AUTO CALIBRATION] N/ A.C
IO I
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) AUD
can set the appropriate surround sound
automatically.
Note
• The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume
Calibration mic
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
• Make sure that the headphones are not connected to
the unit. You cannot operate the following Steps with
the headphones connected.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
8 Press C/c to select [YES].
press . 9 Press .
The Setup Display appears. [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
Be quiet during the measurement.
then press . Note

The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. • Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (about 3
6 Press X/x to select [AUTO minute), to avoid measurement failure. During
CALIBRATION], then press . the measurement, test signals are output from
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] the speakers.
appear. • The environment of the room in which the
system is installed may affect measurements.
7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) • If an error message appears, follow the message,
to the [Link] MIC jack on the front then select [YES].
panel An error message appears when:
Set up the calibration mic at the ear level – the headphones are connected to the unit.
using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). – the calibration mic is not connected.
The front of each speaker should face the – front speakers are not correctly connected.
calibration mic, and there should be no – surround speakers are not correctly
connected.

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– front and surround speakers are not correctly

connected.
Controlling the TV with
10 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
press . the Supplied Remote
x The measurement is OK.
You can control the TV (Sony only) by using
Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
following buttons. Use these buttons (other than
[YES]. The result is implemented.
TV [/1, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/–) while
x The measurement is not OK. pressing the TV button.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to
Note
retry. • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
Note your TV or to use some of the buttons.
• While the Auto Calibration function works:
By pressing You can
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button. TV [/1 Turn the TV on/off.
– do not change the volume. TV INPUT Switch the TV’s input source

Other Operations
– do not change the function. between the TV and other input
– do not change the disc. sources.
– do not insert or eject a disc. TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume.
– do not connect the headphones to the unit. PROG +/–* Select the TV channel.
– do not disconnect the calibration mic. Number Select the TV channel.
• The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always buttons*, -*
[YES] since the system does not perform subwoofer ENTER*
calibration. TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for
Tip
the current display.
• You can check the distance between the listening RETURN* Return to the previous channel or
position and each speaker. See page 51. layer on the menu of the TV.
MENU* Display the menu of the TV.
MUTING* Turn off the TV sound
temporarily.
C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.

* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.

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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. increments.
Press DYNAMIC BASS. Press SLEEP.
“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display
display and bass frequencies are effectively (the remaining time) changes by 10-minutes.
reinforced. When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” flashes
in the front panel display.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DYNAMIC BASS again. To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.

Enjoying the sound at low To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired
volume
time.
You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you To cancel the sleep timer
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It function
is useful for watching movies at night.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
Press NIGHT. appears in the front panel display.
“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display
and the sound effect is activated. To set the sleep timer using the
system menu
Note
• This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
When you load a Super Audio CD during “NIGHT
ON,” the sound effect turns off automatically.
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”
appears in the front panel display, then
• When sound is output from the center speaker, this
press or c.
effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog,
etc.) is easy to hear. When sound is not output from 3 Press X/x to select a setting.
the center speaker, or you are using the headphones,
The minutes display (the remaining time)
the system optimally adjusts the volume.
changes in 10-minutes.
To turn off the sound effect Tip
Press NIGHT again. • You can select the remaining time by pressing
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset
the time in 1-minute increments.
4 Press .
The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in
the front panel display.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.

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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.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Viewing the playing time and
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”
remaining time in the front
appears in the front panel display, then panel display
press or c.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
3 Press X/x to select the brightness of
the front panel display. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
the disc, the display changes:

Other Operations
• “DIMMER OFF”: Bright.
1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...
• “DIMMER ON”: Dark.
Some displayed items may disappear after a few
4 Press . seconds.
The setting is made. x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
5 Press SYSTEM MENU. 1 Playing time of the current title
The system menu turns off. 2 Remaining time of the current title
3 Playing time of the current chapter
4 Remaining time of the current chapter
5 Disc name
6 Title and chapter
x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
Super Audio CD/CD
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Remaining time of the current track
3 Playing time of the disc
4 Remaining time of the disc
5 Track name
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name*
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.
x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD
(DivX video file) (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models)
1 Playing time of the current file

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2 Current file name x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/

3 Current album and file number Super Audio CD/CD
• T **:**
Note
Playing time of the current track
• The system can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • T-**:**
• If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*” Remaining time of the current track
will appear in the front panel display instead. • D **:**
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed Playing time of the current disc
depending on the text. • D-**:**
• Playing time of MP3 files and DivX video files* may Remaining time of the current disc
not be displayed correctly.
* Except for United Kingdom and North American
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3
models. file)
• T **:**
Tip Playing time of the current track
• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the playing time is displayed. x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA
DVD (DivX video file) (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models)
Viewing the playing time and • **:**:**
Playing time of the current file
remaining time on the TV
Note
screen • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some
languages.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the
The following display appears on the TV system can only display a limited number of
screen. characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
characters will be displayed.

T 1: 01: 40

Time information
Checking the play information
of the disc
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
the time information. To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD
The display and the kinds of time that you text
can check depend on the disc you are
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to
playing.
display text recorded in the DVD/Super Audio
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR CD/CD.
• T **:**:** The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
Playing time of the current title only when text is recorded in the disc. You
• T-**:**:** cannot change the text. If the disc does not
Remaining time of the current title contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg
Adagio - Allegro molto
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
• **:**
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To check DATA CD/DATA DVD

5( 8)
(MP3 file/DivX video file3)) text 10( 15) DATA CD JPEG
18/9/2002
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files
or DivX video files3) on a DATA CD/DATA
DVD, you can display the name of the folder/ Date information
MP3 file/DivX video file3), and the audio bit
rate (the amount of data per second of the
current audio) on the TV screen.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
Bit rate1) camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
T 0: 13 192k MP3 Association (JEITA).

Tip
• Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY].
DD: Day
MM: Month
YYYY: Year

Other Operations
2002_Remixes
Soul_Survivor_rap_version

Folder name2) MP3 File2)/DivX video

file3) name

1)
Appears when:
– playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
– playing a DivX video file that contains MP3 audio
signals on a DATA CD/DATA DVD (except for
United Kingdom and North American models).
2)If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display

a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag

information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.
3)
Except for United Kingdom and North American
models.

Checking the date information

of JPEG image file
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image file.
Press DISPLAY twice during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the TV
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5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],

Returning to the Default then press .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Settings 6 Press X/x to [RESET] and press c.
7 Press C/c to select [YES].
Returning the system You can also quit the process and return to
parameters, such as preset the Control Menu display by selecting [NO]
here.
stations, to the default
8 Press .
settings Do not press [/1 while resetting the system
as it takes a few seconds to complete.
"/1 A x Note
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL],
[EFFECT], and [MULTI/2CH] settings are also
return to the default settings.

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.

2 Press x, A, and "/1 on the unit at the
same time.
“COLD RESET” appears in the front panel
display and the system returns to default
settings.

Returning the [SETUP] settings

to the default
You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 46)
other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the
default settings.
1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
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On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
Additional Information with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
Precautions section is suddenly played.

On cleaning
On power sources
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
the cord. 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. cleaners
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
(including wet or spray types). These may cause
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
the apparatus to malfunction.
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating. On your TV’s color

Additional Information
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
IMPORTANT NOTICE
the ventilation slots. Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as video image or on-screen display image on your
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or video image or on-screen display image displayed
shock. on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is permanent damage to your television screen.
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
• Keep the unit and discs away from components with this.
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers. On moving the system
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Before moving the system, make sure that there is no
On operation disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit.
Should this occur, the system may not operate
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

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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
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard

circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause
a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially

available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

Power
Symptom Remedy
The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
• Press "/1 after “STANDBY” disappears from the front panel display.
If “PROTECTOR” and “PUSH Press "/1 to turn off the system, and check the following items after
POWER” appear alternately in “STANDBY” disappears.
the front panel display. • Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the specified speakers?
• 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

Additional Information
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Picture
Symptom Remedy
There is no picture. • The SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected securely.
• The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
• The unit is not connected to the correct EURO AV t INPUT jack (page 15).
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the
system.
• Check the output method on your system (page 15).
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not
light up) (page 15).
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the type of video
signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem (page 22).
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and
switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-
screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT
jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.
Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the signal from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack is distorted,
change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack by setting
[HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [720 × 480p]* (page 22).
* Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear.
Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO
SETUP], the picture does not fill
the TV screen.

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Symptom Remedy
Color irregularity occurs on the The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to
TV screen. prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength
magnet is employed. If this happens, check the following items:
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers
at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes.
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care
device, toy, etc.) is placed near the speakers.

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.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play
mode.
• Check the speaker settings (page 51).
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the
audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to
[ON] (page 49).
No sound is output from the • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 49).
HDMI OUT jack. • The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device
(DVI (Digital Visual Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals).
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound.
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected
component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable
again.
The left and right sounds are • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
unbalanced or reversed.
There is no sound from the • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 14, 51).
subwoofer. • Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE” (page 25).
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.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 30).
when you play a VIDEO CD, a • Make sure the unit is connected properly.
CD, or an MP3 file.

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Symptom Remedy
The surround effect is difficult to • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 25).
hear when you are playing a • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 14, 51).
sound track of Dolby Digital, • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It
DTS, or MPEG audio. may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital
or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
speaker only.
No sound is heard from the • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 14, 51).
center speaker. • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 25).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 14, 51).
level sound is heard from the • Make sure the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 25).
surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.
There is no sound from the • The sampling frequency of the input signal is more than 48 kHz.

Additional Information
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/
OPTICAL jack.

Operation
Symptom Remedy
Radio stations cannot be tuned • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna
in. (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 53).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
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 5).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.

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Symptom Remedy
The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [IMAGE] (page 40).
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc
or turn the system off, then on.
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660
played. Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
• It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on the
Internet WEB site.
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting has been set to [MUSIC] (page 40).
• If you cannot change the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting, re-load the disc
or turn the system off, then on.
• The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
The MP3 files and JPEG image • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 40).
files starts playing
simultaneously.
The DivX video file cannot be • The file is not created in DivX format.
played (except for United • The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
Kingdom and North American • The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a DivX format that conforms to
models). ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.
• The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).
The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other
are not displayed correctly. characters are displayed as [*].
A disc does not start playing • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
from the beginning. Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback
(page 32).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the • The DVD features an auto playback function.
disc automatically.
Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the
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Symptom Remedy
You cannot perform some • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations
functions such as stop, search, above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
Messages do not appear on the • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in
TV screen in the language you [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 47).
want.
The language for the sound track • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.
cannot be changed. • The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
changed. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 29).
• 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.
[Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is broken

Additional Information
screen when playing a DATA (except for United Kingdom and North American models).
CD or DATA DVD. • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
• The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but is not in
DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified
profiles (except for United Kingdom and North American models).
The system does not work • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
normally. reconnect after several minutes.
The Control for HDMI function • When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI
does not work. connection (page 15).
• Set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 48).
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] function.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is
connected securely.
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
setting in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 48).
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 57).
No sound is output from the • Set the [AUDIO (HDMI)] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 49).
system and TV while using the • Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control
System Audio Control function. function.
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
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USB device
Symptom Remedy
“OVERLOAD” appears in the • A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the
front panel display. (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 • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
device? See “Playable USB Devices” (page 69) for the supported device types.
– The USB device is not recognized.
– File or folder names are not displayed on this system.
– Playback is not possible.
– The sound skips.
– There is noise.
– A distorted sound is output.
– Recording stops before it is finished.
There is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect
the USB device.
The sound is distorted. • The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Send audio files
encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device.
There is noise or the sound skips. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
• Noise may have entered during the recording or copying process. Delete the
file, and try recording or copying again.
• Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or
FAT32 format, and copy the files to the USB device again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB device may
not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
The USB device cannot be The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the
connected into the (USB) correct orientation.
port.
The USB device which has been • It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of
used on another device does not backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your
work. computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device with a FAT12, FAT16, or
FAT32 file system and transfer the backed-up audio files onto the USB device
again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB device may
not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
“READING” is displayed for a • The reading process can take a long time in the following cases.
long time. – There are many folders or files on the USB device.
– 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. • Send the music data to the USB device again, as the data stored in the USB
device may have been corrupted.
• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and
alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.

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Symptom Remedy
“DATA ERROR” appears in the • The audio file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
front panel display during • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
playback of an USB device. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG
format.
Playback does not start. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
• Connect the USB device that this system can play (page 69).
• Press H to start play.
Playback does not start from the • Cancel Repeat Play (page 64).
first track.
The USB device (audio file/ • USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32
JPEG image file) cannot be are unsupported.*
played back. • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.”
• The AAC file does not have the extension “.m4a.”
• The data is not stored in the desired format.
• The MP3 files in format other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played

Additional Information
back.
• If you use partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can be
played.
• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only.
• For audio files/JPEG image files, check the [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] setting
(pages 61, 62).
• The number of folders has exceeded 200.
• The number of files has exceeded 150.
• For audio files/JPEG image files, the folder contains more than 150 files.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal
mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG mode which is
mainly used on the Internet website.
• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.
• A WMA file that is the WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format
cannot be played back.
• An AAC file that is the AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played
back.
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB device may
not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Audio files or JPEG image files • After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more
take longer to play back than time than usual if:
others. – the number of folders or files is very large.
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.
– the memory capacity is very large.
– 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
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Symptom Remedy
You cannot start recording/ • The following problems may have occurred.
copying to an USB device. – The USB device is full.
– The number of MP3 files and folders on the USB device has reached the
upper limit.
– The USB device is write-protected.
Recording/copying is stopped • The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect the
before it is finished. USB device that this system can play.
• 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.
Recording to an USB device • You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices”
results in an error. (page 69).
• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during
recording/copying. Delete the partially-recorded file, and record/copy again. If
this does not fix the problem, the 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 • Check if the USB device is write-protected.
USB device cannot be erased. • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing.
Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the 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.

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When displaying the version

Self-diagnosis Function number on the TV screen
When you turn on the system, the version
(When letters/numbers appear in the number [[Link]] (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 again to operate.
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,
[Link]
check the following table.

C:13:50

First 3 Cause and/or corrective action

Additional Information
characters of
the service
number
C 13 The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 80).
C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the
(XX is a system has performed the self-
number) diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10

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Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)

Specifications Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Amplifier Section Tuning range
Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, North American, Mexican, and Latin American
1 kHz, 1% THD) models:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
FL/FR/C/SL/SR*: 142 the interval set at 10 kHz)
watts (per channel at 3 531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) the interval set at 9 kHz)
Subwoofer*: 140 watts (at European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models:
3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with
* Depending on the decoding mode settings and the the interval set at 9 kHz)
source, there may be no sound output. Australian and New Zealand models:
531 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
Inputs (Analog)
the interval set at 9 kHz)
TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
530 kHz - 1,710 kHz (with
AUDIO IN Sensitivity: 250/125 mV
the interval set at 10 kHz)
Inputs (Digital)
Other models: 531 kHz - 1,602 kHz (with
TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)
the interval set at 9 kHz)
Impedance: 75 ohms/-
530 kHz - 1,610 kHz (with
Outputs (Analog)
the interval set at 10 kHz)
Phones Accepts low- and high-
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
impedance headphones.
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Super Audio CD/DVD System
Laser Semiconductor laser Video Section
(Super Audio CD/DVD: λ Outputs R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms
= 650 nm) HDMI OUT: Type A (19
(CD: λ = 790 nm) pin)
Emission duration: Speakers
continuous Front/Surround (SS-TS80)
Signal format system PAL/NTSC Speaker system Full range Bass reflex,
USB Section Magnetically Shielded
Supported bit rate Speaker unit 65 mm cone type
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): Rated impedance 3 ohms
32 kbps - 320 kbps Dimensions (approx.) 103 mm × 164 mm × 82
WMA: 48 kbps - 192 kbps mm (w/h/d)
AAC: 48 kbps - 320 kbps Mass (approx.) 0.6 kg
Sampling frequencies Center (SS-CT80)
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): Speaker system Full range Bass reflex,
32/44.1/48 kHz Magnetically Shielded
WMA: 44.1 kHz Speaker unit 65 mm cone type
AAC: 44.1 kHz Rated impedance 3 ohms
(USB) port: Dimensions (approx.) 265 mm × 93 mm × 71 mm
Maximum current: 500 mA (w/h/d)
Tuner Section Mass (approx.) 0.7 kg
System PLL quartz-locked digital
synthesizer Subwoofer (SS-WS80)
FM tuner section Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflex
Tuning range Speaker unit 160 mm cone type
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Rated impedance 3 ohms
(100 kHz step) Dimensions (approx.) 205 mm × 325 mm × 325
Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 mm (w/h/d)
kHz step) Mass (approx.) 5.2 kg

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General
Power requirements 220 V - 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Glossary
Power consumption On: 160 W
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Standby: 0.3 W (at the
Power Saving mode) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts
DC 5 V the speaker settings to your listening
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) environment in a short period of time.
700 mA
Dimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 66 mm × 385 Dolby Digital
mm (w/h/d) incl. This movie theater sound format is more
projecting parts advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
Design and specifications are subject to change subwoofer channel for deep bass is
without notice. independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
• Standby power consumption 0.3 W. designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
• Halogenated flame retardants are not only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
used in the printed wiring boards.

Additional Information
channels in this format are recorded separately
• Over 85% power efficiency of
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
amplifier block is achieved with the
full digital amplifier, S-master.
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
x Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
x Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of

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surround speakers and a center speaker. The • Super Audio CD layer: A high-density
surround speakers output monaural sound. signal layer for Super Audio CD
DTS • CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a
conventional CD player
Digital audio compression technology
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology Single layer disc
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)
comprises of stereo rear channel and there is
discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS
provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
quality digital audio. The good channel Super Audio CD
separation is realized due to the all channel data layer
being recorded discretely and processed in
digitally. Hybrid disc2)
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video CD layer3)
and audio on a single digital connection,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital Super Audio CD
picture and sound. The HDMI specification layer3)
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection), a copy protection A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2
technology that incorporates coding technology channel area or the multi-channel area.
for digital video signals.
• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel
Parental Control stereo tracks are recorded
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the • Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-
disc by the age of the users according to the channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
limitation level in each country. The limitation recorded
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
2 channel area4)
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
disc standard where music is recorded in the
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
(conventional CD is recorded in the PCM
Multi channel area4) Super Audio CD
format). The DSD format, using a sampling layer
frequency 64 times higher than that of a
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
1)You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD
dynamic range across the audible frequency
range, and so provides music reproduction player.
2)Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary
extremely faithful to the original sound.
to turn the disc over.
x Super Audio CD types 3)
To select a layer, see “To select a playback layer
There are two types of discs, depending on the
when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD” (page 32).
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
4)To select an area, see “To select a playback area on a
combination.
2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD”
(page 31).

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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
1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1352 Mongolian 1511 Albanian
1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1353 Moldavian 1512 Serbian
1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1356 Marathi 1513 Siswati
1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi 1357 Malay 1514 Sesotho
1052 Azerbaijani 1226 Croatian 1358 Maltese 1515 Sundanese
1053 Bashkir 1229 Hungarian 1363 Burmese 1516 Swedish
1057 Byelorussian 1233 Armenian 1365 Nauru 1517 Swahili
1059 Bulgarian 1235 Interlingua 1369 Nepali 1521 Tamil
1060 Bihari 1239 Interlingue 1376 Dutch 1525 Telugu
1061 Bislama 1245 Inupiak 1379 Norwegian 1527 Tajik
1066 Bengali; 1248 Indonesian 1393 Occitan 1528 Thai
Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1529 Tigrinya

Additional Information
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1408 Oriya 1531 Turkmen
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1417 Punjabi 1532 Tagalog
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1428 Polish 1534 Setswana
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1435 Pashto; 1535 Tonga
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese Pushto 1538 Turkish
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1436 Portuguese 1539 Tsonga
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1463 Quechua 1540 Tatar
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1481 Rhaeto- 1543 Twi
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian Romance 1557 Ukrainian
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1482 Kirundi 1564 Urdu
1144 English 1301 Korean 1483 Romanian 1572 Uzbek
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1489 Russian 1581 Vietnamese
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1491 Kinyarwanda 1587 Volapük
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1495 Sanskrit 1613 Wolof
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1498 Sindhi 1632 Xhosa
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1501 Sangho 1665 Yoruba
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1502 Serbo- 1684 Chinese
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian Croatian 1697 Zulu
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; 1503 Singhalese
1174 French Lettish 1505 Slovak
1181 Frisian 1345 Malagasy 1506 Slovenian 1703 Not specified

Parental Control Area Code List

Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area
2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain
2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden
2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland
2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand
2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United
2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines Kingdom
2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal
2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia
2115 Denmark 2363 Malaysia 2501 Singapore

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Index to Parts and Control

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A "/1 (on/standby) (20, 78) G VOLUME control (28)

B A (open/close) (28) H PHONES jack (28)
C Front panel display (96) I AUDIO IN/[Link] MIC jack (16, 20, 72)
D Play operation buttons (28) J (USB) port (60)
E (remote sensor) (9) K Disc tray (28)
F FUNCTION (23)

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Rear panel

ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

COAXIAL 75
FM AM
SPEAKER
DIGITAL IN EURO AV
CENTER SUBWOOFER

DC5V
COAXIAL OPTICAL 0.7A MAX
TV HDMI OUT DMPORT OUTPUT(TO TV)

A SPEAKER jacks (14) E DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack

B COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (18) (16, 69)

Additional Information
C AM terminal (18) F HDMI OUT jack (15)

D EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack (15) G TV (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

jacks (15)

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Front panel display

About the indications in the front panel display

A Playing status F Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is

B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. correctly connected to HDCP (High-
(74) bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
compliant device with HDMI or DVI
C Displays system’s status such as
(Digital Visual Interface) input. (15)
chapter, title, or track number, time
information, radio frequency, playing G Current surround format (Except for
status, decoding mode, etc. JPEG image file)

D Lights up when a station is received. H Lights up when an NTSC disc is

(Radio only) (53) loaded.

E Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only) I Lights up during USB recording/

(54) copying. (66)
J Lights up when Super Audio CD/CD is
loaded. (31)

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Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

A–O P–Z
ANGLE 3 (29) PICTURE NAVI qg (39, 62) Number buttons qf (32, 53, 73)
AUDIO qh (30) PRESET +/– wj (54) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (19, 20, 28)
CLEAR es (34, 46, 54) PROG +/– wj (73) TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (73)
[Link] ws (54) S-AIR MODE1) 4 C/X/x/c/ qs (19, 20, 31, 34,
DISC SKIP1) ed SLEEP qj (74) 53, 71)
DISPLAY wa (55, 65, 75) SOUND MODE 5 (27) REPLAY/ADVANCE
DVD MENU wg (36) SUBTITLE ws (30) 9 (28)
DVD TOP MENU qd (36) SYSTEM MENU wf (19, 23, 74, ./> wj (28)
DYNAMIC BASS 6 (74) 75) m/M 0 (28)
ENTER2) wf (19, 20, 31, 34, 53, THEATRE qk (57) STEP / 9 (28)
71) TOOLS wh (73) SLOW / 0 (28)
FUNCTION +/– 2 (23, 28) TUNING +/– 0 (53) H (play) e; (28)
MENU wg (73) TV wl (73) x (stop) wk (28)

Additional Information
MUTING 7 (28) TV INPUT w; (73) X (pause) qa (28)
NIGHT wd (74) TV VOL +/– ef (73) DISPLAY3) wh (20, 31, 34, 71)
ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (58) VOLUME +/– 8 (28) O RETURN ea (32, 73)
-/-- es (73)

1)
This button is not available
for this model.
2)
The ENTER button has the
same function as the
button. When you operate
the TV, the ENTER button is
used for selecting a channel,
and the button is used for
selecting menu items
(page 73).
3)This button is only available
for the “DVD” or “USB”
function.

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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 for certain discs only)
3 Control Menu display off
Note
• The Control Menu Display appears only during the “DVD” or “USB” function.

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details,
see the pages in parentheses.

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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.

Currently playing title number1)

Currently playing chapter number2)

Total number of titles1)

Playback status
Total number of chapters2)
Control Menu items (N Playback,
X Pause,
x Stop, etc.)

98( 99) Type of disc being

13( 99) DVD VIDEO played3)
T 0: 04: 17
Selected item OFF
Playing time4)
OFF
DISC
TITLE Current setting
CHAPTER

Options
Function name of selected REPEAT
Control Menu item ENTER Quit: DISPLAY

Additional Information
Operation message

1)
Tthe scene number for a VIDEO CD (PBC is on), track number for a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD, folder
number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD. DivX video folder number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD (Except for United
Kingdom and North American models).
2)
The index number for a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD, MP3 file number or JPEG image file number for a DATA
CD/DATA DVD. DivX video file number for a DATA CD/DATA DVD (Except for United Kingdom and North
American models).
3)
Super VCD as “SVCD.”
“MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu display 2 for a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
4) The date is displayed for JPEG image files.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items (except for USB device)

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

[TITLE] (page 37)/[SCENE] (page 37)/[TRACK] (page 37)
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
[CHAPTER] (page 37)/[INDEX] (page 37)
You can select the chapter or index to be played.
[INDEX] (page 37)
You can display the index and select the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 37)
You can select the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 37)
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or
an edited [PLAY LIST].

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[TIME] (page 37)

You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
The system displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text or the MP3 file name.

[MULTI/2CH] (page 31)

You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 31)
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 34)
You can select the track to play in the order you want.
[SHUFFLE] (page 35)
You can play the track/file in random order.
[REPEAT] (page 35)
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 43)

You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
1) 1)

[DISC MENU] (page 36)

You can display the DVD’s menu.
[BROWSING] (page 40)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[SETUP] (page 46)
[QUICK] (page 20)
You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.
[CUSTOM]
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.

[FOLDER] (page 37)

You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE] (page 37)
You can select the JPEG image file or DivX video file1) to be played.
2) [DATE] (page 77)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
2) [INTERVAL] (page 40)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.

2) [EFFECT] (page 41)

You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
2) [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page 40)
You can select the data type; MP3 file, JPEG image file, or both to be played when playing a
DATA CD/DATA DVD.
1)
Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
2)
These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file (except for United
Kingdom and North American models).

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List of Control Menu Items for USB device

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

[REPEAT] (page 64)
You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file
repeatedly.
[BROWSING] (page 63)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[DATE] (page 66)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 63)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.
[EFFECT] (page 63)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (pages 61, 62)
You can select the data type; audio file or JPEG image file, when playing a USB device.
[USB RECORDING] (page 66)
You can record tracks on an audio CD or copy MP3 files on an DATA CD to a USB device.

Additional Information
Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF]
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], and [A/V SYNC] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights
up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).

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Index
Numerics H R
5.1 Channel Surround 31 HDMI RDS 56
YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) 49 Rear panel 95
A HDMI (High-Definition Region Code 7
A/V SYNC 43 Multimedia Interface) 92 Remote 9
AAC file 60 HDMI RESOLUTION 48 Repeat Play 35
ANGLE 29 HDMI SETUP 48 RESET 50, 78
ATTENUATE 24 Resume Play 32
AUDIO 47 I
AUDIO (HDMI) 49 Instant Advance 29 S
AUDIO DRC 49 Instant Replay 29 SCREEN SAVER 50
AUDIO SETUP 49 INTERVAL 40, 63 SETUP 46
AUTO CALIBRATION 49, 72, Shuffle Play 35
91 J SLEEP 74
JPEG image file 38, 60 Slide Show 40
B JPEG RESOLUTION 49 Sound Mode 27
BACKGROUND 50 SPEAKER FORMATION 49,
L 71
C Language Code List 93 SPEAKER SETUP 51
COLD RESET 78 LANGUAGE SETUP 47 CONNECTION 51
CONTROL FOR HDMI 48 LINE 48 DISTANCE 51
Control for HDMI 57 LEVEL 52
Control Menu Display 98 M SUBTITLE 30, 47
CUSTOM 46 MENU 47 Super Audio CD 31, 92
MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE) 40, SYSTEM MENU 19, 23, 24,
D 61, 62 25, 54, 74, 75
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema MP3 file 38, 60 SYSTEM SETUP 50
Auto Calibration) 72, 91 Multi Session CD 7
DATA CD 41 MULTI-DISC RESUME 50
T
DATA DVD 41 Multiplex broadcast sound 27 TEST TONE 52
DEC. MODE 25 TIME 37
DEMO 19 N TRACK SELECTION 50
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 69 Naming preset stations 54 TV TYPE 47
DIMMER 75 NIGHT 74
DISPLAY 55 U
DivX® 41, 50 O USB device 60
Dolby Digital 30, 91 ORIGINAL 37
Dolby Pro Logic II 91 OSD 47
V
Dolby Surround Pro Logic 91 VIDEO SETUP 47
DTS 30, 92 P VOLUME LIMIT 48
DUAL MONO 27 PARENTAL CONTROL 44,
DVD’s menu 36 50, 92
W
DYNAMIC BASS 74 PAUSE MODE 48 WMA file 60
PBC Playback 32
E PICTURE NAVI 39, 62
EFFECT 41, 63 PLAY LIST 37
Playable discs 5
F Program Play 34
FM MODE 54
Front panel 94 Q
Front panel display 75, 96 Quick Setup 20

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