2-660-926-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX500 ©2006 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 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. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................ 3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ............................10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV..............................................13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...17 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display .................................. 65 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ....................................... 66 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room .............................................. 69 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 71 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................
About This Manual • 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. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. • The following symbols are used in this manual.
Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Example of discs that the syste
Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs 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.
Getting Started – BASIC – 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. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 14. (For the front speakers only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. Tip • You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 21). 1 Secure the post to the base. The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.
4 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Then stand the speaker up, and untwist and straighten out the speaker cord. Bottom of the base , Speaker cord 5 Secure the pedestal to the post with the screws. Screws with washer (long) (3) (supplied) 6 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way. A B C D continued 11US Getting Started – BASIC – Untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.
Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Getting Started – BASIC – 7 Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 8 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.
Getting Started – BASIC – 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. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers.
Tip 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied) Antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 2 3 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Insert until this part.
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Getting Started – BASIC – Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) or COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip • When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 69) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 71). Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the 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.
Getting Started – BASIC – Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. "/1 5 Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
10 Connect the calibration mic to the 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. Be quiet during the measurement. 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to select [YES]. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. Measurement complete. FRONT L : 16ft 4.8m 0.0dB FRONT R : 16ft 4.8m 0.
Getting Started – ADVANCED – Turning off the Demonstration 5 AMP MENU After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note • When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off. • When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even though you press "/1 on the remote.
Installing the Speakers on a Wall 10 mm (13/32 inch) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4 mm (5/32 inch) 30 mm (1 3/16 inch) Note 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For the front speakers • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength.
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).
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. . B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
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” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD.” Press PROGRESSIVE.
x INTERLACE About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film.
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 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). If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the TV/VCR1 (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack or TV/ VCR2 (OPTICAL DIGITAL IN) jack instead of the TV/VCR1 or 2 (AUDIO IN) jacks of the system.
4 Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected, “No Disc” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Basic Operations Playing Discs Basic Operations 5 6 Disc slot A Press DISC 1-5. Press A. Load a disc. Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc is pulled in automatically. The disc is drawn into the system automatically.
To save the power in standby mode About DVD 5-DISC changer Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. Stocker Additional operations DISC 1 Disc Press Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene . (except for JPEG) Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.
Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components Changing the input level of the sound from connected 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. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent this, you can change the input level from the sound of the other components.
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 22) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 26). You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers MOVIE/ MUSIC SOUND FIELD FUNCTION +/– 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TV/VCR1” or “TV/VCR2” appears in the front panel display.
Sound field Display Sound Adjustments 2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO HEADPHONE THEATER HP THEATER Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO HP 2CH You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.
Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode. Whenever you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to function is automatically applied again.
Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Note • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (except for JPEG) Press /m or M/ while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H to return to normal speed. Each time you press / m or M/ during scan, the playback speed changes.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. 1 . [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)]. 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Press DISPLAY.
Tip • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and . Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code. Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears.
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 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) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1.
Creating Your Own Program PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. 5 Note Select the track you want to program. DISPLAY. Selected track The Control Menu appears. 2 ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK .
To change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 2 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, press CLEAR. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press . To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” 2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears.
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. 4 Press . The item is selected. To return to normal play, press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature.
Note Changing the Sound • [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 CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) When 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.
x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center L C R LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]).
Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title. • If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, “*” will appear in the front panel display instead.
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD Bit rate* • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D–**:** Remaining time of the current disc x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed.
Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Note If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press . Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. You can select the playback area you want to listen to.
Note • Each play mode function works only within the selected layer or playback area. • 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. About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio track) 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). When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7.
The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing MENU. Pressing MENU again will display the album list. Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files To stop playback Press x. To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Selecting an MP3 audio track or album Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing from the first album. 2 To return to the previous display Press MENU. Press O RETURN.
x When selecting an image Rotating direction Press PICTURE NAVI. Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press . Press CLEAR to return to normal view. To stop playback Press x. Tip • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press x.
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 7 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. Tip You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than [SLOW1]. 4 Press . The selected setting takes effect.
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. Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 3 4 Select the item number you want by the number buttons. Press . Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press and hold TUNING + or – 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 4 5 Press MENU.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 56)). 1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. 1 The last received station is tuned in.
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. 1 Station name* 2 Frequency** * This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station. ** Returns to the original display when several seconds has elapsed.
2 Note • Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/). For slow tuning, press TUNING + or – briefly. For fast tuning, press and hold TUNING + or –. Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. Press TUNING + or – to select a channel. 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–.
Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) 1 2 3 4 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “XM” appears in the front panel display. Presetting XM Radio channels You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Press D.TUNING. Enter the channel number using the number buttons. Press . Presetting channels 1 The selected channel is tune in.
You can select a preset channel from 1 to 30. Note • The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. • When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel display (“channel 0” is selected) (page 59), the MENU button is not available, and you cannot preset XM Radio channels. The XM Radio ID disappears when other than “channel 0” is selected.
Manufacturer Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Code number RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 544 SAMSUNG 515, 517, 544, 557, 566, 569, 574 SANYO 508, 545, 567 SHARP 517, 535, 565 TELEFUNKEN/ SABA 530, 537, 547, 549, 558 THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549 Note TOSHIBA 535, 541, 551 • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting.
Note • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 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. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV’s input source connected to this system.
By pressing Number TV’s input source MOVIE/ MUSIC* HDMI 4 DYNAMIC BASS* HDMI 5 * Except for North American models. Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DYNAMIC BASS. Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. Press DYNAMIC BASS again. While transmitting the code from the remote, the TV button flashes.
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M R r SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.
4 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Press X/x to select [ON t], then press . x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental DVD VIDEO Control is set. OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 3 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER . Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press . x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 5 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA PG13 USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press . The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. 4: To turn off the Parental Control function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA USA OTHERS To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.
Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press . The display for entering the password appears. 4 5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the room, there will be some speakers you cannot install.
5 Press C/c to select a setting. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in another. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. 6 Press . The selected setting takes effect.
Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the speakers, it is recommended you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to connect the supplied calibration mic. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the speakers which output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setting in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].
face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. • If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES]. An error message appears when: – the headphones are connected. – the calibration mic is not connected. – front speakers are not correctly connected. – surround speakers are not correctly connected. – front and surround speakers are not correctly connected. – subwoofer is not connected. A.
Using the Setup Display Selected item SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT: By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 98. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Setup items 5 Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press 2 Select [YES] using X/x. . You can also quit the process and return to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. 3 Press . All the settings explained on pages 74 to 80 return to the default settings. Do not press [/ 1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete.
Settings for the Display [4:3 LETTER BOX] [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73). The default settings are underlined.
[YCBCR] Outputs YCBCR signals. [RGB] Outputs RGB signals. [OFF] Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white. x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] Note • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set [YCBCR] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [YCBCR].
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Custom Settings Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: AUDIO (HDMI): [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs.
Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 73). The default settings are underlined. Note • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 18), the settings is automatically displayed. [CENTER] Set this between –15.0 dB and 0.0 dB +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) [SUBWOOFER] 0.0 dB Set this between –15.0 dB and +10.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
The Setup Display appears. 4 5 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press c. or Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press or c. Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press . "/1 A x You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
On your TV’s color Additional Information Precautions On placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating. • Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system.
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. 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.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP] may solve the problem (page 75). Connect the TV and the system 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 [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in [SCREEN SETUP], and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 43). • Make sure the system is connected properly. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 32). • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 13, 78). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel.
• The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 53). • If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then on. The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously. • [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 53). The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly. • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as [*].
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
Outputs (Analog) Phones Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Signal format system Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous NTSC Tuner section System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Mass (approx.) FM tuner section Tuning range VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.
Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) 445 × 71 × 400 mm (17 5/8 × 2 7/8 × 15 3/4 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Unpacking • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16.5 ft. × 4, 50 ft.
x Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield 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.
an HDMI -DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital contents protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 60 times per second.
Track Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer) Super Audio CD layer disc2) Hybrid (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer) CD layer3) Super Audio CD layer3) A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2 channel area or the multi-channel area. 2 channel area4) Multi channel area4) VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (28) F PHONES jack (28) B Front panel display (94) G AUDIO IN/A.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (65) J Lights up when the music or movie mode is selected. (31) B Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (69) C Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (64) L Displays system’s status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, sound field, etc.
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: DISPLAY Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Control Menu items 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[TIME/TEXT] (page 36) 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 69, 71) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/2CH] (page 48) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 39) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 40) Plays the track in random order.
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.
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 ATT ON ATT OFF ATTENUATE* * “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the selected function.
Index Numerics 16:9 75 4:3 LETTER BOX 75 4:3 OUTPUT 76 4:3 PAN SCAN 75 5.
Rear Panel 93 Region Code 8, 90 Remote 9, 62 Repeat Play 41 RESET 74 Resume Play 38 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 35 SCENE 36 Scene 90 SCREEN SAVER 76 SCREEN SETUP 75 Searching 35 Selecting 31 SETUP 73 Setup Display 73, 98 Shuffle Play 40 SLEEP 65 Slide Show 53 Slow-motion Play 35 Sound Field 32 SPEAKER FORMATION 69 SPEAKER SETUP 78 DISTANCE 78 LEVEL 79 SIZE 78 SUBTITLE 47, 74 Super Audio CD 48, 90 T TEST TONE 79 THEATRE SYNC 63 TIME/TEXT 36 TITLE 36 Title 91 TRACK 36 Track 91 TRACK SELECTION 77 Troubleshooting 82 TV
Remote control BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ALPHABETICAL ORDER A–O P–Z AMP MENU3) 7 (20, 30, 65, 99) ANGLE 5 (47) AUDIO2) ed (43) CATEGORY +/– wg (59) CATEGORY MODE 5 (59) CLEAR ef (36, 57, 63, 74) D.
