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2-660-930-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
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Operating Instructions
DAV-FX900KW
©2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-660-930-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX900KW ©2006 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, Don’t throw away the battery with please read this manual thoroughly and retain it general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome! ..........2 Resuming Playback from the Point Where About This Manual ......... 5 You Stopped the Disc..... 42 This System Can Play the Following (Resume Play) Discs ..........6 Creating Your Own Program....43 (Program Play) Getting Started – BASIC – Playing in Random Order .....
  • Page 4 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display ........73 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ........74 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room ..........77 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ......... 79 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display......

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    ® DivX is a video file compression technology, About This Manual developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

  • Page 6: This System Can Play The Following Discs

    Note about CDs/DVDs This System Can Play the The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- Following Discs RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format Format of – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) Disc logo discs – video CD format DVD VIDEO –...
  • Page 7 characteristics of the recording device and Region code authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly Your system has a region code printed on the finalized. For more information, see the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled operating instructions for the recording device.

  • Page 8: Getting Started - Basic

    Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 96. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.

  • Page 9: Step 1: Assembling The Speakers And Installing The Surround Amplifier

    Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 16. The IR receiver cord should be used for the surround speaker (L) only. The illustrations below show how to install the surround speaker (L).
  • Page 10 Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about 100 mm (4 inch) and twist together. About 100 mm (4 inch) Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.
  • Page 11 Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin. Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way. continued...
  • Page 12 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord). Note • Do not catch the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord) between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.
  • Page 13 Attach the spacers. Spacers (4) (supplied) Guide pins (2) (supplied) Push open the cover (surround amplifier only). Attach the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide pins. Rear of surround speaker Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes. Run cords through the slot.
  • Page 14 Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier. From surround speaker (R). From surround speaker (L). Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up. The speaker base has storage space in the back. Attach the cover (surround amplifier only).

  • Page 15: Step 2: Connecting The System And Tv

    Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 26. For other component connection, see page 30. To accept progressive signals, see page 28. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 18.
  • Page 16 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (–) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
  • Page 17 • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 36). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied)
  • Page 18 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note •...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Positioning The System

    Side view Step 3: Positioning the Infrared signal System Positioning the speakers Approx. 10m IR transmitter For the best possible surround sound, all the (33 ft) IR receiver speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). The front speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 4: Performing the LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH ENGLISH MENU: Quick Setup FRENCH AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
  • Page 21 Connect the calibration mic to the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor. A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press • Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 1 minute), as it may interfere with Set up the calibration mic at the ear level measurement.
  • Page 22 POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green. • If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ ON LINE indicator turns green.

  • Page 23: Getting Started - Advanced

    • DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off. Getting Started – ADVANCED – Press Turning off the The setting is reflected. Demonstration Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. "/1 X/x/c, AMP MENU After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 24: Installing The Speakers And The Ir Transmitter On A Wall

    Prepare screws (not supplied) that are material or screws to be used. suitable for the hole on the back of • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage each speaker. See the illustrations caused by improper installation, insufficient wall below.
  • Page 25 • Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred 30 mm by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), inch) incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster.

  • Page 26: Tv Hookup (Advanced)

    TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI).
  • Page 27 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. Yellow To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied).
  • Page 28 Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION +/– “PROGRE”...
  • Page 29 x INTERLACE Select this setting when: – your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, – your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select INTERLACE while “HDMI” lights up in the front panel display. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software.

  • Page 30: Other Component Hookup

    Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. To TV/VCR1 (COMPONENT VIDEO IN) To TV/VCR1...
  • Page 31 To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). •...

  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    Press DISC 1-5. Press the button of the disc number you Basic Operations want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you Playing Discs selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Press A. Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc Adjust the Disc slot...
  • Page 33 To save the power in standby About DVD 5-DISC changer mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel Stocker standby mode, press "/1 once. Additional operations DISC 1 Disc DISC 2 DISC 3 Press DISC 4 DISC 5 Stop Pause Resume play after pause...

  • Page 34: Enjoying The Radio Or Other Components

    Changing the input level of Enjoying the Radio or the sound from connected Other Components components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2 jacks on the rear of the unit or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel.

  • Page 35: Enjoying Tv Or Vcr Sound From All Speakers

    Enjoying TV or VCR Sound Selecting the Movie or from All Speakers Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” You can choose a suitable sound mode for (page 26) and “Other Component Hookup”...

  • Page 36: Sound Adjustments

    Sound field Display 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO Sound Adjustments * Use DCS Technology Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input You can take advantage of surround sound (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel simply by selecting one of system’s pre-...
  • Page 37 Entertainment, Sony measured the sound movie theater. Cinema Studio EX is the environment of their studios and integrated the integrated mode which operates these data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP elements simultaneously. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to Note develop “Digital Cinema Sound.”...

  • Page 38: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable (page 30) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to Dolby Digital.

  • Page 39: Various Functions For Playing Discs

    With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Note Various Functions for Playing Discs • In the case of Latin American models, the Scan Searching for a Particular function does not work for CD Graphics. Point on a Disc Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame)

  • Page 40: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    Searching for a Title/ 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. Selected row Press You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and [** (**)] changes to [–...

  • Page 41: Searching By Scene

    Searching by Scene • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD- (Picture Navigation) RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and Note find the desired scene quickly.

  • Page 42: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc

    • When using the Resume function on CD Graphics Resuming Playback from (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the track. the Point Where You Stopped the Disc • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

  • Page 43: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own PROGRAM 0:00:00 ALL CLEAR Program 1. TRACK – – – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – (Program Play) 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on Select the track you want to program.

  • Page 44: Playing In Random Order

    To change or cancel a program Playing in Random Order Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” (Shuffle Play) Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, You can have the system “shuffle”...

  • Page 45: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    To return to normal play Playing Repeatedly Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. (Repeat Play) To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a •...

  • Page 46: Using The Dvd's Menu

    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA Using the DVD’s Menu • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which the current disc.

  • Page 47: Changing The Sound

    • [2: MAIN+SUB] Changing the Sound Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA When playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/ CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 DATA DVD (DivX video files) recorded in audio)
  • Page 48 About audio signals Checking the audio signal Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the format sound elements (channels) shown below. Each (DVD, DivX video only) channel is output from a separate speaker. • Front (L) If you press AUDIO repeatedly during •...

  • Page 49: Selecting [Original] Or [Play List] On A Dvd-R/Dvd-Rw

    Selecting [ORIGINAL] or Viewing Information About [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ the Disc DVD-RW Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Viewing the playing time and Recording) mode have two types of titles for remaining time in the front playback: originally recorded titles panel display ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY...
  • Page 50 * VIDEO CD only. • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter When playing a DATA CD (MP3 x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) functions) 1 Playing time and current track number •...
  • Page 51 Checking the play information Checking the date of the disc information To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD (JPEG only) text You can check the date information during Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the text recorded on the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD.

  • Page 52: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the the subtitles on or off while playing. If viewing angle.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Selecting a Playback Area Between the Picture and for a Super Audio CD Sound (A/V SYNC) Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel picture and sound.

  • Page 54: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    Note About MP3 Audio Tracks • Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. and JPEG Image Files • When you select a CD layer, you cannot change a playback area. • Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.
  • Page 55 • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD, track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub- • which conform to the DCF* image file format albums/tracks (or files) contained within a * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan...

  • Page 56: Playing Data Cds Or Data Dvds With

    The selected track starts playing. You can Playing DATA CDs or turn the track list off by pressing MENU. Pressing MENU again will display the DATA DVDs with MP3 album list. Audio Tracks and JPEG To stop playback Press x. Image Files To play the next or previous MP3 audio track...
  • Page 57 Images of files in the album appear in 16 Rotating direction subscreens. Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want Press CLEAR to return to normal view. to view and press To stop playback Press x. • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen.

  • Page 58: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    Press X/x to select the album you want Playing Audio Tracks and and press H. The system starts playing the selected Images as a Slide Show album. with Sound You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. •...
  • Page 59 Press X/x to select the setting you • [MODE2]: The image stretches out from want. left to right of the screen. The default setting is underlined. • [MODE3]: The image stretches out from the center of the screen. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds.

  • Page 60: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if ® Enjoying DivX Videos they do not contain a DivX video. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play” (page 54). About DivX Video Files Note ®...
  • Page 61 To go to the next or previous page • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset Press C/c. number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. To turn off the display –...

  • Page 62: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver.2.0)

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

  • Page 63: Tuner Functions

    To change the AM tuning interval (except for Russian and Middle Tuner Functions Eastern models) Presetting Radio Stations The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM any AM station, then turn off the system by stations.

  • Page 64: Listening To The Radio

    Naming preset stations Listening to the Radio You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the Preset radio stations in the system’s memory system’s front panel display when a station is first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 63)). selected.
  • Page 65 Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown.

  • Page 66: Other Operations

    535, 541, 551 Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the ZENITH 543, 567 code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. CATV Manufacturer Code number Controlling TVs with the...

  • Page 67: Using The Theatre Sync Function

    • The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.

  • Page 68: Enjoying Karaoke

    You can also turn the karaoke mode on by pressing KARAOKE MODE. Start playing the music. Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function Microphone sound is output with DVD may not work on some SONY TVs.) function.
  • Page 69 Note Dolby Digital Karaoke format • Microphone sound may drop when changing discs. (DVD only) • Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the microphone volume to minimum. Dolby Digital format, which reproduces • You cannot change the sound field during karaoke surround sound using 5 channels, can also mode.
  • Page 70 Example: To cancel Karaoke Pon mode Press KARAOKE PON again. Note 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 • This function may not work well in the following cases: 2/0: Recorded only with – Only a few instruments are playing accompaniment. 3/0: Recorded with guide –...
  • Page 71 x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD x When playing a Super VCD You can listen to the vocals. • [1:L+R] • [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the To cancel the Vocal function audio track 1 Select [OFF] in step 3. •...

  • Page 72: Using The Sound Effect

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

  • Page 73: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Press AMP 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.

  • Page 74: Advanced Settings And Adjustments

    Press X/x to select [ON t], then press Advanced Settings and Adjustments x If you have not entered a password Locking Discs The display for registering a new password appears. (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for then press ENTER...
  • Page 75 To play a disc for which Custom 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Parental Control is set 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears.
  • Page 76 PARENTAL CONTROL PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: PG13 LEVEL: STANDARD: STANDARD: The lower the value, the stricter the Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then limitation. press To turn off the Parental Control The selection items for [STANDARD] are function displayed. Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. To play a disc for which Parental PARENTAL CONTROL Control is set...

  • Page 77: Getting Optimal Surround Sound For A Room

    Changing the password Getting Optimal Surround Press DISPLAY while the system is Sound for a Room in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. (SPEAKER FORMATION) Press X/x to select Depending on the shape of the room, there will [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press be some speakers you cannot install.
  • Page 78 cords and surround speakers using the • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the wireless system. speakers in front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front in front of the listening position.

  • Page 79: (Speaker Formation) Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically

    Note Calibrating the • Speaker sound in the other room is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. Appropriate Settings • [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when Automatically installing all the speakers and connecting the system by the speaker cords. (AUTO CALIBRATION) D.
  • Page 80 supplied). The front of each speaker should • Reflections from walls or the floor may affect measurements. face the calibration mic, and there should be • If an error message appears, follow the message, no obstruction between the speakers and the then select [YES].

  • Page 81: Using The Setup Display

    Using the Setup Display Selected item SCREEN SETUP By using the Setup Display, you can make TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: various adjustments to items such as picture and BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE sound. 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 110.

  • Page 82: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Note Setting the Display or • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the system, the guide message appears on Sound Track Language the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 20), press , to return to normal screen, press [LANGUAGE SETUP] CLEAR.

  • Page 83: Settings For The Display

    [4:3 LETTER BOX] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be [4:3 PAN SCAN] connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup [16:9] Display” (page 81). The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 84 Outputs YC signals. [JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. PICTURE] appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the Note disc does not contain a jacket • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture ] to [RGB].

  • Page 85: [Screen Setup] Custom Settings

    Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI Custom Settings connection or progressive signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. [CUSTOM SETUP] Note • This setting is effective only when “P AUTO Use this to set up playback related and other (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)”...
  • Page 86 x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ x [DivX] VIDEO CD only) Displays the registration code for this system. Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or For more information, go to off. http://www.divx.com on the Internet. [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs.

  • Page 87: Settings For The Speakers

    [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to [STANDARD Settings for the Speakers (WIRELESS)]. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] [SPEAKER SETUP] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. To obtain the best possible surround sound, set When you set the distance using the Quick Setup for the size of the speakers you have connected (page 20), the settings is automatically and their distance from your listening position.
  • Page 88 x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. [L/R] Set this between –15.0 dB and 0.0 dB +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. (appears when you set [SURROUND] to [YES] in the...

  • Page 89: Returning To The Default Settings

    You will hear the test tone from each Returning to the Default speaker in sequence. Settings From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. You can return the system parameters, such as The test tone is emitted from only the preset stations, to the default settings.

  • Page 90: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information On cleaning discs, disc/lens Precautions cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc On power sources or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause apparatus to malfunction.

  • Page 91: Notes About The Discs

    In the event of a problem with the surround amplifier, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (system, IR transmitter, and • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or surround speaker (L)).
  • Page 92 • You have set progressive format but your TV Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen. cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In The subwoofer and the front speakers in this system this case, return the setting to interlace format (the are magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic default setting) (page 28).
  • Page 93 • Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place There is no sound from the subwoofer. exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as • Check the speaker connections and settings (page an incandescent lamp. 15, 87). •...
  • Page 94 • The disc is upside down. The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file Insert the disc with the playback side facing down. starts playing simultaneously. • The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6). • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, •...

  • Page 95: Self-Diagnosis Function

    A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” First 3 Cause and/or corrective action appears in the front panel display. characters of • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony the service service facility. number [Data error] appears on the TV screen when C 13 The disc is dirty.

  • Page 96: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Specifications

    Tuner section Specifications System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system FM tuner section Amplifier section Tuning range 87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz Latin American models: step) Stereo mode (rated) 100 W + 100 W (3 ohms at Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 %...
  • Page 97 Unpacking Mass (approx.) 1.6 kg 3.5 kg with stand (long) • Speakers (5) 3.0 kg with stand (short) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Center • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Speaker system Closed, magnetically • Speaker cords (5 m × 5, 3 m × 1) shielded •...

  • Page 98: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Fig. 1 Signal spectrum for digital infrared audio Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed transmission by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening ® DivX environment in a short period of time.
  • Page 99 x Music mode DVD-RW The Music mode is for use with any stereo music A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The space.
  • Page 100 Interlace format lines appear sharper. This format is compatible (Interlaced scanning) with the 525 or 625 progressive format. The Interlace format is the NTSC standard Region Code method for displaying TV images at 30 frames This system is used to protect copyrights. A per second.
  • Page 101 Track Single layer disc Section of a picture or a music piece on a (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) VIDEO CD, CD, Super Audio CD, or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only). Super Audio CD VIDEO CD layer...

  • Page 102: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali...

  • Page 103: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (32) F MIC 2 jack (68) B Front panel display (104) G AUDIO IN/MIC 1/A.CAL MIC jack (34, 68) H FUNCTION (32) C Disc operation (32) I A (eject) (32) D VOLUME –/+ (32)
  • Page 104 Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. J Lights up when the music or movie (72) mode is selected. (35) B Current surround format (Except for K Lights up when the karaoke mode is JPEG and Super Audio CD) on.
  • Page 105 Surround amplifier Front panel POWER / ON LINE POWER Rear panel SPEAKER SS-TS56W SUR L SUR R A POWER/ON LINE indicator (22) C SS-TS56W jack (15) B POWER (22) D SPEAKER jacks (15)

  • Page 106: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
  • Page 107 Currently playing title number Currently playing chapter number Total number of titles Playback status Total number of chapters (N Playback, X Pause, Control Menu items x Stop, etc.) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) Type of disc being 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO played 1 : 3 2 : 5 5...
  • Page 108 [TIME/TEXT] (page 40) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 77, 79) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/2CH] (page 53) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
  • Page 109 List of Control Menu Items for karaoke Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [KEY CONTROL] (page 68) Changes the key to suit your vocal range. [KARAOKE PON] (page 68) Enjoys karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.

  • Page 110: Dvd Setup Display List

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

  • Page 111: Amp Menu List

    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATTENUATE* ATT ON ATT OFF SL SR REV REV ON REV OFF * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.

  • Page 112: Index

    Index Numerics Digital Cinema Auto Interlace format 100 Calibration 79, 98 INTERVAL 58 16:9 83 Digital Cinema Sound 37 IR transmitter 22, 24 4:3 LETTER BOX 83 Digital connection 31 4:3 OUTPUT 84 Digital Direct Twin Drive 4:3 PAN SCAN 83 Subwoofer 98 JPEG 54, 56 5.1 Channel Surround 48...
  • Page 113 PAUSE MODE 85 TRACK 40 PBC Playback 62 Track 101 PICTURE NAVI 41, 56 TRACK SELECTION 85 PLAY LIST 49 Troubleshooting 91 Playback Control (PBC) 100 TV Hookup 26 Program Play 43 TV TYPE 83 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 28 Progressive format 28, 100 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 28 Unpacking 97 Usable discs 6...
  • Page 116 After pressing the TV button ws, you can control the menu on a Sony TV. On the menu screen, DISPLAY button eh doubles as the MENU button, and the AMP MENU button 7 double as the TOOLS button.

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