The model and serial numbers are located at the rear exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-HDZ273 Serial No.______________...
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions... 3 Playable Discs... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System ...10 Step 2: Connecting the System ...13 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ...21 Step 4: Enjoying Sound from all the Speakers ...24 Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode ...
Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode Super Audio CD VIDEO CD DATA CD – DATA DVD – 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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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).) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
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“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI 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. ) technology.
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Getting Started Unpacking • Front speakers (2) and surround speakers (2) • Center speaker (1) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (6, red/white/ green/gray/blue/purple) • Video cord (1) •...
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 Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. •...
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. • When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 60) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”...
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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 the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R): Red...
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• 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.
Step 2: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the following pages. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.
1 Connecting the Speakers The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.
2 Connecting the TV Use the parts as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C.
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** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 23). Note • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
3 Connecting the other components You can enjoy the connected component using the six speakers of the system. • Portable audio source: A • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L SPEAKER DIGITAL IN...
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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. System 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.
4 Connecting the antenna (aerial) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SPEAKER DIGITAL IN CENTER SUBWOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL TV/VIDEO HDMI OUT Note • Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result. •...
5 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the unit. Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER COAXIAL To the wall outlet (mains) About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV.
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Press Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic.
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Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press The Quick Setup display appears. Setting the type of video output to match your TV Depending on the connection of the TV (page 15), select the type of video output of the system. To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack When you connect the unit and the TV with the...
When you select [ON], the confirmation display appears. Follow the Steps below. Press C/c to select [START], then press The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press The system outputs the progressive signal.
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Note • When you use both the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks (analog connection) and TV/VIDEO (COAXIAL or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack (digital connection) at the same time, the digital connection takes priority. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE”...
Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
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Display Decoding mode “PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE “PLII MUSIC” Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC “2CH STEREO” 2 CHANNEL STEREO “HP 2CH” HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO “HP VIRTUAL” HEADPHONE VIRTUAL Press The setting is made. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off.
Selecting the Sound Mode You can select a suitable sound mode for movies or music. 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.
Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Adjust the volume "/1 FUNCTION Disc tray Connect headphones STEP Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.
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Other operations Press Stop Pause Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, > track, or scene . twice in a second. Go back to the preceding chapter, When you press . once, track, or scene you can go to the beginning of the current chapter, track, or scene.
Changing the sound When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
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Example: Dolby Digital 3 channel Front (L/R) 1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 Currently playing program format Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD You can play the Super Audio CD (page 78) by selecting the playback area. To select a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD...
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PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Select the item number you want using the number buttons. Press Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
• 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 +/–. • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. Using Play Mode Creating your own program (Program Play)
Selected track PROGRAM 0: 03:51 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK Total time of the programmed tracks To program other tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.
Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu display is turned off. Note • You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or Super VCD with PBC playback.
Searching/Selecting a Disc Using the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU.
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The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 9 8 ( 9 9 ) 1 3 ( 9 9 ) 0 : 0 3 : 1 7 Selected row Press [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. 9 8 ( 9 9 ) 1 3 ( 9 9 ) 0 : 0 3 : 1 7...
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) 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).
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Selecting a JPEG image file or folder 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)
• 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 when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.
• [OFF]: Off. Press Note • The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 48). Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound [A/V SYNC] When the sound does not match the pictures on...
Restricting Playback of the Disc [PARENTAL CONTROL] Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes. You can set the playback restriction by registering a password.
To turn off the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11. To play a disc for which [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set Load the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press The system starts playback.
Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) You can switch the display language on the TV screen. 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. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority in the disc is selected.
The system outputs the progressive signal for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is displayed correctly. Press C/c to select [YES], then press The system outputs the progressive signal. If you select [NO], the system will not output the progressive signal. Note •...
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** Depending on the country model, [720 × 576p] may appear. x [CONTROL FOR HDMI] You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off. This function is available when you connect the system and TV with an HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA”...
Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION: x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the position of the speakers for the better surround sound. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 60).
x [PARENTAL CONTROL] You can set the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc” (page 43). x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) 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.
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0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. When you perform the Quick Setup (page 21), the default settings are changed. This item appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] When you move the surround speakers, be sure to set the parameters of the distance (B) from...
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• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote. • To return to the default setting when changing a setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to the default setting.
• You can operate the tuner function by observing the following display on the TV screen. Current station Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 53)). Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/–...
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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” When the station name is not set: 1 Frequency Ex.
HDMI function may not work. Refer to the 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 component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
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To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear.
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Enjoying TV sound from the speakers in this system (System Audio Control) You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy operation. To use this function, connect the system and the TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 15).
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area.
• [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION] (page 61). • When you change the [CONNECTION] setting in [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 50), the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.
See page 50. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the TV (Sony only) by using following buttons. Use these buttons (other than TV [/1, THEATER, TV INPUT, and TV VOL +/–) while pressing the TV button.
Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. “D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel display and bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DYNAMIC BASS again. Enjoying the sound at low volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you...
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” appears in the front panel display, then or c. press Press X/x to select the brightness of the front panel display.
Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. • If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead. •...
Bit rate* 0: 13 2002_Remixes Soul_Survivor_rap_version Folder name** File name** * The bit rate appears when the system is playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. ** If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag information.
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Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press X/x to [RESET] and press c. Press C/c to select [YES]. You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] here.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types).
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...
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Remedy • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
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Symptom Remedy Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your unit directly to your TV, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input (page 15).
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Symptom Severe hum or noise is heard. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 file. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio.
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Symptom Remedy The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. • The disc is skewed on the disc tray. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5). •...
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• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 30). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want to play is broken.
[VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: Amplifier Section Surround mode (reference) RMS output power * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV AUDIO IN Inputs (Digital)
× 12 in × Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic.
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surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Digital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format 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.
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2 channel area Super Audio CD Multi channel area layer You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD player. Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary to turn the disc over. To select a layer, see “To change a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD”...
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;...
Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) (21, 66) B A (open/close) (29) C Front panel display (83) D Play operation buttons (29) (remote sensor) (9) F FUNCTION (24) G VOLUME control (29) H PHONES jack (29) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (17, 21, 61)
Rear panel SPEAKER CENTER SUBWOOFER A SPEAKER jacks (14) B COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (19) C AM terminal (19) D TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (15, 17) E VIDEO OUT jack (15) F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (15) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L...
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Playing status B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (63) C Displays system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, decoding mode, etc. D Lights up when a station is received.
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ANGLE 3 (30) AUDIO qh (31) CLEAR es (34, 45, 54) D.TUNING ws (54) DISC SKIP DISPLAY wa (55, 64) DVD MENU wg (37) DVD TOP MENU qd (37) DYNAMIC BASS 6 (63) wf (20, 21, 32, 34, 53, ENTER FUNCTION +/–...
Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of Control Menu items 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.
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[SHUFFLE] (page 35) You can play the track/file in random order. [REPEAT] (page 36) You can play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders/all files) repeatedly or one title/ chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 42) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [DISC MENU] (page 37) You can display the DVD’s menu.