4-122-235-11(2)

DVD Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions
DAV-FZ900KW

©2009 Sony Corporation

 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
WARNING the shop where you purchased the product.

Caution – The use of optical instruments About the surround amplifier

with this product will increase eye • The nameplate is located on the side exterior.
hazard.
For the customers in Singapore
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources For the customers in Australia
such as lighted candles on the apparatus. This equipment should be installed and operated with
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists,
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on feet and ankles).
the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery- Precautions
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
On power sources
like.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit
attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the
itself has been turned off.
installation instructions.
• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC
headphones can cause hearing loss.
outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit,
Indoor use only. disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior.

Disposal of Old
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local

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About These Operating “DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD”
Instructions logos are trademarks.

• The instructions in these Operating “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Instructions describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the controls on the “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony
unit if they have the same or similar names as Computer Entertainment Inc.
those on the remote.
• The Control Menu items may vary depending “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
on the area. registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD- DivX® is a video file compression technology,
RW/DVD-R. developed by DivX, Inc.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
North American models.
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
• The default setting is underlined.
license.
Copyrights
“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony
This product incorporates copyright protection
Corporation.
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
copyright protection technology must be
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
Thomson.
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse About MPEG-4 Visual
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix
COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital
DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
Surround System.
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD
(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING
Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES
AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED
This system incorporates High-Definition FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. WWW.MPEGLA.COM
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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 About the S-AIR function
The system is compatible with the S-AIR
function, which allows transmission of sound
between S-AIR products wirelessly.
The following S-AIR products can be used with
the system:

• Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy

surround speaker sound wirelessly.
• S-AIR receiver (optional): You can enjoy
system sound in another room.

The S-AIR receiver can be purchased as an

option (the S-AIR product lineup differs
depending on the area).

Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier

or S-AIR receiver in these Operating
Instructions refer only to when the surround
amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used.
For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an
S-AIR Product” (page 84).

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Table of Contents
About These Operating Instructions ....... 3 Other Operations
About the S-AIR function....................... 4 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a
Playable Discs ......................................... 6 Room .............................................. 89
Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Step 1: Installing the System....... 11 Automatically ................................. 90
Step 2: Connecting the System... 19 Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Step 3: Setting up the Wireless Remote ........................................... 91
System ..................................... 30 Enjoying Karaoke ................................. 92
Step 4: Performing the Quick Using the Sound Effect......................... 96
Setup........................................ 32 Selecting the Effect to Suit
Step 5: Selecting the Source ....... 35 the Source ....................................... 97
Step 6: Enjoying Surround Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 97
Sound....................................... 36 Changing the Input Level of the Sound
from Connected Components......... 98
Disc Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 98
Playing a Disc ....................................... 39 Changing the Brightness of the Front
Using Play Mode................................... 44 Panel Display and Illuminations .... 99
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents ....... 47 Viewing Information About the Disc ... 99
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 49 Returning to the Default Settings ....... 102
Enjoying Video Files ............................ 53
Additional Information
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound ....................................... 55 Precautions.......................................... 103
Restricting Playback of the Disc........... 55 Notes about the Discs ......................... 104
Changing the System Settings by Using Troubleshooting.................................. 105
the Setup Display............................ 57 Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 116
Specifications...................................... 117
Tuner Glossary .............................................. 119
Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 65 Playback priority of file types ............ 122
Listening to the Radio........................... 66 Language Code List............................ 123
Control for HDMI/External Index to Parts and Control .................. 124
Audio Device Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 129
Index ................................................... 133
Using the Control for HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync ............................ 68
Playing Back Files of a USB Device .... 71
Transferring Songs onto a USB
Device ............................................. 79
Using a Sony Ericsson Mobile
Phone .............................................. 82
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter ........................................... 83
Using an S-AIR Product .......................84

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 Playable Discs
Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO
• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO
format or video mode
• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO
format

VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video

Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R
DL)

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

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

CD • Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD

format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG
image files2), DivX video files, and
MPEG4 video files, and conforming to
ISO 96603) Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet
(extended format)
DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD
format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG
image files2), DivX video files, and
MPEG4 video files, and conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format)

1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compresses audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
2)
JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).)

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3)
A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).

Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6
• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extra
• CD Graphics disc
• DVD Audio
• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files, or
MPEG4 video files
• DVD-RAM
• Blu-ray Disc

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8)
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)
• A disc with paper or stickers on it
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

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

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

About Multi Session CD

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

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 Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with
the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will also play on this system.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even
though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

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

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 Getting Started

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Unpacking
• Front speakers (2) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cord cover (1)

or

• Speaker cords (2, green/ • Speaker cord holder (1)

purple)

• Wireless transceivers (2)

• Video cord (1)

• Operating Instructions
• Remote commander
(remote) (1) • Quick Setup Guide
For Singapore, Indonesian,
• Center speaker (1) Malaysian, Hong Kong, Thai,
Taiwan, and Latin American
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2) models
• HDMI cable (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Foot pads (1 set) For Australian models

• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (TDM-iP20) (1)
• Bases (4)

• Screws (with washer) (12)

• Operating Instructions for
the DIGITAL MEDIA
• Subwoofer (1) PORT adapter (TDM-iP20)
• Surround amplifier (1)

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 Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.
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Note
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Step 1: Installing the System

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Positioning the system

For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position
(A). The distance can be between 0.0 to 7.0 meters.
If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), place them
within 7.0 meters of the listening position.
The subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the room.

Subwoofer Center speaker

Front left speaker (L) Front right speaker (R)

A
A A

A A

Surround left speaker (L) Surround right speaker (R)

Note
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
• Do not lean or hang on a speaker, as it may fall down.

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 Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent
it from slipping.
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,
Remove the foot pads from
the protective cover.

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 Assembling the speakers

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Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.
(For the front and surround speakers)

Use the parts as follows:

• Front and surround speakers (4)
• Bases (4)
• Screws (with washer) (12)

For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19.
Note
• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.

Tip
• You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 15).
1 Thread the speaker cord through the top hole in the base.

Speaker cord
Speaker

Top of the base

2 Turn the speaker upside down.

Speaker cord

Speaker

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 3 Place the base on the bottom of the speaker, then secure the base with three screws
(with washer).
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Screws (with washer)

Bottom of the
base

Speaker

Fully-assembled illustration

Front left speaker (L): Front right speaker (R): Surround left speaker (L): Surround right speaker (R):
White label Red label Blue label Gray label

White Red Blue Gray

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 Installing the speakers on a wall

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Caution
• Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach
the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Before installing the front and surround speakers on a wall, you need to disassemble the speakers. You
can install the upper part of a speaker on a wall.

To disassemble the speaker

1 Disconnect the speaker cords from the speaker.

Rear of the speaker

2 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.

This screw is used when reassembling the speaker. Be sure not to lose the screw.

Screw
Rear of the speaker

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Getting Started 3 Disassemble the speaker by lifting the upper part of the speaker.

Upper part

Lower part

Rear of the speaker

4 Pull out the speaker cord from the bottom of the lower part of the speaker.
The removed speaker cord is used when installing the speaker on a wall.

Lower part of the speaker

Speaker cord

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Fully-disassembled illustration

Upper part of Lower part of Speaker cord

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the speaker the speaker

Screw

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 To install the speakers on a wall
Before installing the speakers on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker.
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with
Getting Started

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

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

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

Hole on the back of

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

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

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker For the other speakers

219 mm
(8 5/8 inches)

210 mm
(8 3/8 inches)

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

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Hole on the back of

5 mm the speaker
(7/32 inch)

10 mm
(13/32 inch)

Rear of the speaker

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Step 2: Connecting the System

Getting Started
For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages.
Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other
connections are made.
Note
• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a
level where sound is not distorted.

Connecting the speakers

The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending on the type of speaker.
Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKER jacks of the unit.
Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with
the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the speaker cord
insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals.

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 To connect speaker cords to the unit
When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.
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Green
(Center speaker)

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

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Gray
(Surround right speaker (R))

To connect speaker cords to the speaker

Rear of the speaker

Connector (–)

(+)
Color tube

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 Connecting the TV (Video connection)

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This connection sends a video signal to the TV.
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.

C Component video cable

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B HDMI cable*

To the HDMI IN jack

To the component
of the TV.
video input jacks of
the TV. To the video input jack of
the TV.

* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Thai, Taiwan, and Latin
American models only.

Method 1: Video cord (A) connection

This is the basic connection.

Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection

If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV both with an HDMI cable and video cord. Picture
quality will be improved compared to using only the video cord connection.
When connecting with the HDMI cable, you need to select the type of output signal (page 34).
To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you need to connect to the TV with the
video cord. Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the HDMI OUT
jack.
* HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Method 3: Component video cable (C) and video cord (A) connection
If your TV does not have an HDMI jack, but has component video input jacks, connect to the TV both
with a component video cable and video cord. Picture quality will be improved compared to using only
the video cord connection.
When connecting with the component video cable, you need to set the type of output signal to
progressive format (page 34).
To view images from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you need to connect to the TV with the
video cord. Video signals from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter are not output via the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.

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 To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and
Middle Eastern models only)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color
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system.
The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the unit while turning OPERATION DIAL on the
unit counterclockwise.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.

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 Connecting the TV (Audio connection)

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This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system,
perform this connection.

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FRONT
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FRONT PR/CR OUT

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supplied)
E Digital optical cord (not
supplied)

To the audio out jacks of

To the digital optical out the TV.
jack of the TV.
To the digital coaxial out jack
of the TV.

Method 1: Audio cord (D) connection

This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal.

Method 2: Digital optical cord (E) or digital coaxial cord (F) connection
When the TV has a digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting
with a digital optical or coaxial cord in addition to an audio cord connection.
Note
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. (COAXIAL
has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

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 Connecting the other components
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You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.

Portable audio source (not supplied): G
USB device (not supplied): H
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: I (TDM-iP20 is supplied with Australian models. You can also
use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.)
VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. (not supplied): J

H Connect a USB
device (page 71).

G Stereo mini-plug cord

(not supplied)

To a portable audio source

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adapter (page 83)

Note
• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter so that the V marks are aligned. To the audio out jacks of the VCR, digital satellite
When disconnecting, pull out while receiver, or PlayStation, etc.
pressing .

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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the
components as follows.

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TV VCR, digital satellite receiver,
PlayStation, etc.

VCR, digital satellite receiver,

PlayStation, etc.

System

:Signal flow

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

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 Connecting the antenna (aerial)
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or

FM wire antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

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
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

Unit
ANTENNA

COAXIAL 75
FM

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 Inserting the wireless transceiver

Getting Started
You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR
receiver.
To transmit sound from the unit, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround
amplifier, and S-AIR receiver.
For details of S-AIR products, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 84).
Rear panel of the surround
Rear panel of the unit amplifier

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Wireless Wireless
transceiver transceiver

Note
• When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall
outlet (mains).
• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transceiver.
• Insert the wireless transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.
• Do not insert anything other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.

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 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
Getting Started

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall
outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to
the surround amplifier.

Rear panel of the unit

Rear panel of the

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 About the demonstration

Getting Started
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press [/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press or
c.
4 Press X/x to select a setting.
• “DEMO ON”: On.
• “DEMO OFF”: Off.
5 Press .
The setting is made.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip
• When you purchase the system new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (ex., after performing “COLD
RESET” (page 102)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.

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 To check the transmission status
Step 3: Setting up the You can check the status of sound transmission
between the unit and surround amplifier by
Wireless System
Getting Started

observing the POWER / ON LINE indicator of

the surround amplifier.
To use the wireless system, you need to set up
the surround amplifier. Before setting, make
POWER / ON LINE Status
sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted indicator
into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly Turns green. Sound transmission is
(page 27). established.
This wireless system is called “S-AIR.” For Flashes green. Sound transmission is not
details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an established.
S-AIR Product” (page 84).
Turns red. The surround amplifier does
"/1 not output sound.
Turns off. The surround amplifier turns
off or its protection is active.

For details of the surround amplifier, see

“Surround amplifier operation” (page 114).
POWER / ON LINE
Indicator
POWER S-AIR ID switch
To enjoy sound by using
headphones
POWER
EZW-RT10
You can enjoy the system’s sound by connecting
POWER/ON LINE
S-AIR ID
A
B
SPEAKER the headphones to the PHONES jack on the
C

surround amplifier.
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PAIRING

PHONES SURROUND SELECTOR R

SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK

Note

PHONES jack SURROUND • The volume of the unit may become minimum if you
SELECTOR switch turn off the surround amplifier while the headphones
are connected to the surround amplifier, or radio
reception is poor. In this case, “HP NO LINK” and
The unit transmits sound to the surround
“VOLUME MIN” appear alternately in the front
amplifier that is connected to the surround panel display. Check radio reception, and set the
speakers. To establish sound transmission, volume again.
perform the following Steps.
1 Press "/1 on the unit. When you use multiple S-AIR
products
The system turns on.
See “Establishing sound transmission between
2 Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)”
of the surround amplifier to (page 84).
SURROUND.
3 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround To attach the cover to the
amplifier to A. surround amplifier
4 Press POWER on the surround
After connecting and setting, you can attach the
cover to the surround amplifier for organizing
amplifier.
and storing excess speaker cords.
The POWER / ON LINE indicator turns
green. If it doesn’t, check the transmission
status as follows.

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1 Attach the speaker cord cover by
sliding it down along the grooves at the
edges of the surround amplifier.

Getting Started
Speaker cord cover

Surround amplifier

Grooves

Push the speaker cord cover down until you

hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier
upside down, then store the cords in the
speaker cord cover.
2 Insert the tabs of the speaker cord
holder in the slots of the speaker cord
cover, and press it into place.
Speaker cord holder

Surround amplifier

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 5 Press X/x to select a language, then
Step 4: Performing the press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
Quick Setup
Getting Started

ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

Follow the Steps below to make the basic VIDEO SETUP

TV TYPE: 16:9
adjustments for using the system. PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9
Displayed items vary depending on the area. 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)4:3
: PAN SCAN
PAUSE MODE: AUTO

"/1

6 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type, then press .
• [16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
(page 59)
C/X/x/c, • [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]:
For a 4:3 standard TV (page 59)
DISPLAY

The Setup Display for the Control for

HDMI function appears.

1 Turn on the TV. HDMI SETUP

HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p)
2 Press [/1 on the unit, and POWER on CONTROL FOR HDMI: ON
the surround amplifier. VOLUME LIMIT: ON
YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): OFF
AUDIO(HDMI): OFF
Note
JPEG RESOLUTION: SD
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”
(page 35).
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system 7 Press X/x to select the setting, then
appears on the TV screen. press .
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] • [ON]: The Control for HDMI function
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If (page 68) is set to on.
this message does not appear, recall the • [OFF]: The Control for HDMI function is
Quick Setup display (page 33). set to off.
4 Press without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the The Setup Display for selecting the speaker
language used in the on-screen display formation appears.
appears.
SPEAKER FORMATION
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD: ENGLISH
MENU: ENGLISH
AUDIO: FRENCH
SUBTITLE: SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
STANDARD

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8 Press C/c to select the speaker location, such as another room, proper
formation image as the speakers are measurement will not be obtained.
actually positioned, then press . • The environment of the room in which the

Getting Started
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround system is installed may affect measurements.
When the measurements differ considerably
Sound for a Room” (page 89).
from the status of the speaker installation,
9 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) perform the speaker settings manually by
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front following “Settings for the speakers” (page 63).
panel.
11 Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using to select [YES], then press .
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). Quick Setup is finished. All connections
The front of each speaker should face the and setup operations are complete.
calibration mic, and there should be no
obstruction between the speakers and the To quit the Quick Setup
calibration mic. Press DISPLAY in any Step.

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
Calibration mic The options for [SETUP] appear.

94( 99)
1( 1) DVD VIDEO
T 0: 01: 08

CUSTOM
CUSTOM
QUICK

4 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press

10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press .
. The Quick Setup display appears.
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Note
• Loud test sounds are output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbors.
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], install the
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If
you install the surround amplifier in an improper

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 ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may
Setting the type of video appear.

output to match your TV

Getting Started

Does your TV accept progressive

signals?
Depending on the connection of the TV Progressive is a method for displaying TV
(page 21), select the type of video output of the images which reduces flickering and sharpens
system. the image. To use this method, you need to
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
To select the type of video signal
output from the HDMI OUT jack 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
When you connect the unit and the TV with an display.
HDMI cable, select the type of video signals
output from the HDMI OUT jack. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
For details, refer also to the operating in stop mode.
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc. The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
display. then press .
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is The options for [SETUP] appear.
in stop mode. 4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
The Control Menu display appears on the press .
TV screen. The Setup Display appears.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], 5 Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP],
then press . then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear. The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 6 Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE
press . (COMPONENT OUT)], then press .
The Setup Display appears. 7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,
5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then then press .
press . [OFF]: The system does not output
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear. progressive signals. Select this setting
when:
6 Press X/x to select [HDMI
RESOLUTION], then press . – your TV does not accept progressive
signals, or,
7 Press X/x to select the desired setting,
– your TV is connected via jacks other than
then press .
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
• [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system [ON]: The system outputs progressive
outputs the optimal video signal for the signals. Select this setting when:
connected TV.
– your TV accepts progressive signals,
• [1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920
and,
× 1080i* video signals.
– the TV is connected via the
• [1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
720p* video signals.
When you select [ON], the confirmation
• [720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
display appears. Follow the Steps below.
480p* video signals.
* i: interlace, p: progressive

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8 Press C/c to select [START], then
press .
Step 5: Selecting the
The system outputs a progressive signal for
Source

Getting Started
5 seconds. Check that the screen is
displayed correctly.
You can select the playback source.
9 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
.
The system outputs a progressive signal.
When you select [NO], the system does not FUNCTION
output a progressive signal.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the

desired function appears in the front panel
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the function
changes as follows.

“DVD” t “TUNER FM” t “USB” t “TV”

t “SAT/CABLE” t “DMPORT” t
“AUDIO” t …

Function Source
“DVD” Disc that is played by the
system
“TUNER FM” FM radio (page 65)
“USB” USB device (page 71)
“TV” TV
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is
connected to the SAT/
CABLE jacks on the rear
panel
“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter (page 83)
“AUDIO” Portable audio source that
is connected to the AUDIO
IN jack on the front panel

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 Step 6: Enjoying Surround Sound
Getting Started

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding
modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

SYSTEM MENU

X/x/c,

Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until “PRO LOGIC” appears in the front panel display.
4 Press .
The setting is made.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Note
• When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker.

Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press
or c.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until the surround sound effect you want appears in the front panel
display.
See the table below for surround sound effect descriptions.

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4 Press .
The setting is made.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Getting Started
The system menu turns off.

About speaker output

The table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you set
[SPEAKER FORMATION] to [STANDARD] (page 89).
For Australian models, the default setting is “A.F.D. STD.” For other models, the default setting is
“A.F.D. MULTI” (when connecting the headphones to the unit or surround amplifier, the default
setting is “HP THEATER”).

Sound from Surround effect Effect

Depending on the source. “A.F.D. STD” The system discriminates the sound format of the source and
(AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
DIRECT STANDARD)
“A.F.D. MULTI” • 2 channel source: The system outputs 2 channel sound from
(AUTO FORMAT the front and surround speakers by assigning the 2 channel
DIRECT MULTI) sound to the surround left and right channels.
• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the
speakers depending on the number of channels of the
source.

“PRO LOGIC” • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound

“PLII MOVIE” from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from all the
“PLII MUSIC” speakers.
– “PRO LOGIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
– “PLII MOVIE” performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie
mode decoding.
– “PLII MUSIC” performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode
decoding.
• Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the
speakers depending on the number of channels of the
source.
“2CH STEREO” The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and
subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels.
Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channels.

“HP THEATER”* The system outputs the sound from the headphones by adding
(HEADPHONE a surround effect regardless of sound format or number of
THEATER) channels.

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 Sound from Surround effect Effect
“HP 2CH” The system outputs the sound from the headphones
(HEADPHONE 2 regardless of sound format or number of channels. Multi-
Getting Started

CHANNEL STEREO) channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

* DCS technology (page 119) is used.

To turn the surround effect off

Select “A.F.D. STD,” “2CH STEREO,” or “HP 2CH” for “DEC. MODE.”
Note
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI,” depending on the disc or source, the beginning of the sound may be cut off
while the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select “A.F.D. STD.”
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
• “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled when you set the sound mode (page 97) to either
of the following settings.
– “SPORTS”
– “MOVIE-D.C.S.-”
• You cannot select the decoding mode while the system is loading a disc.
• You cannot select the decoding mode during karaoke mode.
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.
• When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip.

Tip
• The system memorizes the last decoding mode selected for each function.
Whenever you select a function such as “DVD” or “TUNER FM,” the decoding mode that was last applied to the
function is automatically applied again. For example, if you select “DVD” with “PRO LOGIC” as the decoding
mode, then change to another function, and then return to “DVD,” “PRO LOGIC” will be applied again.

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 4 Press Z on the unit to open the disc
tray, and place a disc on the tray.
Disc Place one disc on the tray, and then press Z.

Playing a Disc

Disc
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with With the label side up.
your disc.
Adjust the volume Note

"/1 • When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the

Z N FUNCTION
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is
not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.
5 Press H.
OPERATION DIAL
Disc tray The system starts playback (continuous
PHONES jack play).
6 Adjust the volume by using VOLUME +/
– on the remote or the VOLUME control
"/1
on the unit.
FUNCTION
The volume level appears on the TV screen
and in the front panel display.
Note
• When you set the Control for HDMI function to on,
the TV that is connected to the system with an HDMI
cable can be sync-operated with the system. For
MUTING
details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function
VOLUME +/–
for “BRAVIA” Sync” (page 68).
STEP
/ , ./>
/ To turn the system off
H Press "/1 while the system is on. The system
/m/
M/ x enters standby mode.
X
To save power in standby mode
1 Turn on your TV. Press "/1 while the system is on.
2 Switch the input selector on the TV to
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the
system is in the following status.
this system.
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 29).
3 Press "/1.
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF]
The system turns on.
(page 68).
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press
– “S-AIR STBY” is set to “STBY OFF”
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
(page 86).

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 To use the headphones To Press
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack on Watch frame by frame M/ or /m3)
the unit. The sound of the system is muted. (Slow-motion Play)2) while the system is in pause
You can also connect the headphones to the mode. Each time you press
PHONES jack on the surround amplifier. (The M/ or /m3)
sound of the system is muted.) during Slow-motion Play,
See “To enjoy sound by using headphones” the playback speed
changes. Two speeds are
(page 30).
available. To return to
normal playback speed,
Other operations press H.
Play one frame at a time STEP to go to the next
To Press (Freeze Frame)2)4)5) frame while the system is in
Stop x pause mode. Press STEP
to go to the preceding
Pause X
frame while the system is in
Resume play after pause X or H pause mode (DVD VIDEO/
Go to the next chapter, > DVD-R/DVD-RW only).
track, or scene1) To return to normal
Go back to the . twice in a second. playback, press H.
preceding chapter, When you press . once, Replay the previous (instant replay) during
track, or scene1) you can go to the beginning scene (10 seconds playback.
of the current chapter, before)6)
track, or scene. Briefly fast forward the (instant advance)
Find the desired chapter, Turning OPERATION current scene (30 during playback.
track, or scene using DIAL clockwise is the seconds ahead)7)
OPERATION DIAL on same operation as pressing
1)
the unit1) >. Except for JPEG image files.
Turning OPERATION 2)DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only.
DIAL counterclockwise is 3)Except for VIDEO CDs.
the same operation as 4)
pressing .. You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-VR.
5)For a DATA CD/DATA DVD, this function works
Turn off the sound MUTING.
temporarily only for video files.
To cancel, press it again or
6)DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only. The button
press VOLUME + to adjust
the sound volume. can be used except for DivX/MPEG4 video files.
7)
Stop play and remove Z on the unit. DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/
the disc DVD+R only. The button can be used except for
Locate a point quickly M/ or /m while DivX/MPEG4 video files.
by playing a disc in fast playing a disc. Each time
forward or fast reverse you press M/ or /
(Scan)1) m during scan, the Displaying multi-angles and
playback speed changes.
To return to normal speed,
subtitles
press H. Actual speeds
may differ with some discs. To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are

recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the
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Press ANGLE during playback to select the x DVD-VR
desired angle. The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are
displayed.
To display the subtitles Example:
• [1: MAIN] (main sound)
• [1: SUB] (sub sound)
If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn
• [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
the subtitles on/off during playback. If
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, • [2: MAIN]

Disc
you can change the subtitle language during • [2: SUB]
playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever • [2: MAIN+SUB]
you want. x VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select DVD (MP3 file)
the desired subtitle language. • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound.
Note
• [1/L]: The sound of the left channel
• You can select the subtitles if the DivX video file has (monaural).
an “.avi” or “.divx” extension and contains subtitle • [2/R]: The sound of the right channel
information within the same file. (monaural).
x DATA CD (DivX video file)/DATA DVD
(DivX video file)
Changing the sound The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio
signal formats differs, depending on the DivX
video file contained on the disc. The format
appears on the TV screen.
When the system is playing a DVD VIDEO or x Super VCD
DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video files) • [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track
recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, 1.
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can • [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio
change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is track 1 (monaural).
recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also • [1:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of
change the language. audio track 1 (monaural).
With a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD, or DATA • [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track
DVD, you can select the sound from the right or 2.
left channel and listen to the sound of the • [2:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of audio
selected channel through both the right and left track 2 (monaural).
speakers.
• [2:2/R]: The sound of the right channel of
You cannot change the sound for a Super Audio
audio track 2 (monaural).
CD.
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the desired audio signal. Checking the audio signal
x DVD VIDEO format
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
language code. See “Language Code List”
playback, the format of the current audio signal
(page 123) to confirm which language the code
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as
represents. When the same language is
shown below.
displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO
is recorded in multiple audio formats.

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 x DVD 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
Example:
The Control Menu display appears on the
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel TV screen.
LFE (Low
Frequency Effect)
2 Press X/x to select [MULTI/
Surround (L/R) 2CH], then press .
The options for [MULTI/2CH] appear.
1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting
L C R and press .
Front (L/R) + LFE
Center LS RS
• [MULTI]: You can play the multi-channel
playback area.
Currently playing program format • [2CH]: You can play the 2 channel
playback area.
Note
Example:
• When the Super Audio CD does not have a multi-
Dolby Digital 3 channel channel playback area, you cannot select the
playback area.
Surround
Front (L/R) (Monaural)

Changing a playback layer for

1:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
a hybrid Super Audio CD
L R

Currently playing program format Some Super Audio CDs consist of a Super
Audio CD layer and a CD layer. You can change
the playback layer you want to listen to.
x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video
file) 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
Example: The Control Menu display appears on the
MP3 audio TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select [SUPER
1:MP3 128k AUDIO CD/CD LAYER], then press .
Bit rate x When the current layer is the CD
layer
[SUPER AUDIO CD] appears.
x When the current layer is the Super
Selecting a playback area for a Audio CD layer
[CD] appears.
Super Audio CD
3 Press to change the layer.
• [SUPER AUDIO CD]: You can play the
Super Audio CD layer.
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel When the system is playing a Super Audio
playback area and a multi-channel playback CD layer, “SA-CD” lights up in the front
area. You can select the playback area you want panel display.
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 • [CD]: You can play the CD layer. Tip
When the system is playing a CD layer, • To play without using the PBC function, press ./
“CD” lights up in the front panel display. > or the number buttons while the system is in stop
mode to select a track, then press H or . The
Note
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures
• Each play mode function works only within the such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x
selected layer or playback area. twice, then press H.
• When you select a CD layer, you cannot change
playback areas.

Disc
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
Resuming playback from the
point where you stopped the
disc
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
(Resume Play)
functions (Ver. 2.0)
(PBC Playback)

When you stop the disc, the system remembers

With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you the point where you pressed x and “RESUME”
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search appears in the front panel display. As long as
functions, and other such operations. you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD work even if the system is set to standby mode
interactively by following the menu on the TV by pressing "/1.
screen. 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC playback.
functions. “RESUME” appears in the front panel
The menu for your selection appears. display.
2 Select the item number you want using 2 Press H.
the number buttons. The system starts playback from the point
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to where you stopped the disc in Step 1.
cancel the number.
Note
3 Press . • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system
may not resume playback from exactly the same
4 Follow the instructions in the menu for point.
interactive operations. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared
Refer to the operating instructions supplied when:
with the disc, as the operating procedure – you eject the disc.
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD. – the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/
DATA DVD only).
To go back to the menu – you change or reset the settings on the Setup
Press O RETURN. Display.
– you change the parental control level.
Note
– you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in
– you disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this • For a DVD-VR, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD,
case, press H. DATA CD, or DATA DVD, the system remembers
the resume playback point for the current disc.
• Resume Play does not work during Program Play and
Shuffle Play.

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 • This function may not work properly with some
discs.
Using Play Mode
Tip
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice,
then press H. Creating your own program
To enjoy a disc that you played (Program Play)
before with resume playback
(Multi-disc Resume)
You can play the contents of a disc in the order
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on
This system recalls the point where you stopped the disc to create your own program. You can
the disc the last time it was played and resumes program up to 99 tracks.
playback from that point the next time you insert 1 Press DISPLAY.
the same disc. When the resume playback
The Control Menu display appears on the
memory is full, the resume playback point for
TV screen.
the earliest disc is deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC 2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM],
RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON]. For then press .
details, see “[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD The options for [PROGRAM] appear.
VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 62).
3 Press X/x to select [SET t], then
Note press .
• This system stores the resume points in memory for
up to 10 discs. Total time of the programmed tracks

PROGRAM 0: 00:00
Tip
T
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, ALL CLEAR
then press H. 1. TRACK –– ––
2. TRACK –– 01
3. TRACK –– 02
4. TRACK –– 03
5. TRACK –– 04
6. TRACK –– 05
7. TRACK –– 06

Tracks recorded on a disc

4 Press c.
The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in
this case, [01]).

PROGRAM 0: 00:00
T
ALL CLEAR
1. TRACK –– ––
2. TRACK –– 01
3. TRACK –– 02
4. TRACK –– 03
5. TRACK –– 04
6. TRACK –– 05
7. TRACK –– 06

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5 Select the track you want to program. To cancel all of the tracks in the
For example, select track [02]. programmed order
Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your
press . own program.”
Selected track 2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR].
PROGRAM 0: 03:51 3 Press .
T
ALL CLEAR Note

Disc
1. TRACK 02 ––
2. TRACK –– 01 • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play,
3. TRACK –– 02 Shuffle Play and Repeat Play are also canceled.
4. TRACK –– 03
5. TRACK –– 04
6. TRACK –– 05
7. TRACK –– 06
Playing in random order
Total time of the programmed tracks (Shuffle Play)

6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps

4 to 5. You can play the contents on a disc in random
The programmed tracks are displayed in the order. Subsequent Shuffle Play may produce a
selected order. different playing order.
7 Press H to start Program Play. Note

Program Play starts. • The same song may be played repeatedly when you
are playing MP3 files.
When the program ends, you can restart the
same program again by pressing H. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the
To return to normal play TV screen.
Press CLEAR while the display for the program
setting is not displayed on the TV screen, or 2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE],
then press .
select [OFF] in Step 3. To play the same
program again, select [ON] in Step 3 and press The options for [SHUFFLE] appear.
. 3 Press X/x to select the item to be
shuffled.
To turn off the Control Menu
display x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off. • [TRACK]: You can shuffle tracks on the
disc.
To change or cancel a program x During Program Play
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your • [OFF]: Off.
own program.” • [ON]: You can shuffle tracks selected in
Program Play.
2 Press X/x to select the program
number of the track you want to x DATA CD (except for video files)/
change or cancel. DATA DVD (except for video files)
If you want to delete the track from the • [OFF]: Off.
program, press CLEAR. • [ON (MUSIC)]: You can shuffle MP3
files in the folder on the current disc.
3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. When no folder is selected, the first folder
To cancel a program, select [--] under [T], will play in random order.
then press .

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 4 Press . • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current
Shuffle Play starts. track.
x DATA CD/DATA DVD
To return to normal play • [OFF]: Off.
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. • [DISC]: You can repeat all of the folders
on the disc.
To turn off the Control Menu
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
display
folder.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
• [TRACK] (MP3 files only): You can
Menu display is turned off.
repeat the current file.
Note • [FILE] (video files only): You can repeat
• You cannot use Shuffle Play with a VIDEO CD or the current file.
Super VCD with PBC playback.
• When you press CLEAR to return to normal play, 4 Press .
Program Play and Repeat Play are also canceled. The item is selected.

To return to normal play

Playing repeatedly Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3.
(Repeat Play) To turn off the Control Menu
display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu display is turned off.
You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.
Note
You can use a combination of Shuffle Play or
• You cannot use Repeat Play with a VIDEO CD or
Program Play modes.
Super VCD with PBC playback.
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. • When the system is playing a DATA CD/DATA
The Control Menu display appears on the DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image
files, and their playing time is not the same, the audio
TV screen.
sound will not match the image.
2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT], • When you press CLEAR to return to normal play,
then press . Program Play and Shuffle Play are also canceled.
The options for [REPEAT] appear.
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• [OFF]: Off.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the titles on
the disc.
• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title
on a disc.
• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current
chapter on a disc.
x VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD
• [OFF]: Off.
• [DISC]: You can repeat all of the tracks
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Searching/Selecting Selecting an original title or
edited title on a DVD-VR
Disc Contents
Using the DVD’s menu This function is only available for DVD-VRs
with a playlist created.
1

Disc
Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
A DVD is divided into many sections, which
The Control Menu display appears on the
make up a picture or music feature. These
TV screen.
sections are called “titles.” When you play a
DVD which contains several titles, you can 2 Press X/x to select [ORIGINAL/
select the title you want using DVD TOP PLAY LIST], then press .
MENU. The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST]
When you play a DVD that allows you to select appear.
items such as the language for the subtitles and
the language for the sound, select these items
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
using DVD MENU. • [PLAY LIST]: You can play the titles in
the order of the existing playlist.
1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
• [ORIGINAL]: You can play the titles
The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. originally recorded.
The contents of the menu vary depending
on the disc.
4 Press .

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to

select the item you want to play or Searching for a title/chapter/
change.
track/scene, etc.
3 Press .

To display the DVD’s menu on the

Control Menu display
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. You can search a DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR by
The Control Menu display appears on the title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO
TV screen. CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA
DVD by track, index, or scene. For a DATA CD/
2 Press X/x to select [DISC DATA DVD, you can search by folder or file.
MENU], then press . As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers
The options for [DISC MENU] appear. on the disc, you can select the desired title or
3 Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP
track by entering its number. Or, you can search
for a scene using the time code.
MENU].
4 Press . 1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to
[MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY
To turn off the Control Menu twice.)
display The Control Menu display appears on the
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control TV screen.
Menu display is turned off.

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 2 Press X/x to select the search method. 2 Press .
Example: [CHAPTER] [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). 3 Input the time code using the number
The number in parentheses indicates the buttons.
total number of titles, chapters, tracks, For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10
indexes, scenes, folders, or files. minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning: press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).
98( 99)

T
13( 99)
0: 03: 17
DVD VIDEO 4 Press .
Note
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW using
the time code.
Selected row

3 Press .
[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].

98( 99)
13( 99) DVD VIDEO
T 0: 03: 17

4 Press X/x or the number buttons to

select the desired number of the title,
chapter, track, index, scene, etc.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number.
5 Press .
The system starts playback from the
selected number.
Tip
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can
search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-
RW), track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD), or
file (DATA CD/DATA DVD (video file)) by
pressing the number buttons and .

To search for a scene using the

time code

1 In Step 2, select [TIME].

[T **:**:**] (playing time of the current
title) is selected.

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 4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG then press .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
Image Files 5 When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD
MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is
selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC],
then press .
You can play MP3 files or JPEG image files:
A list of folders that contain MP3 files
– which have the extension “.mp3” (MP3 file)

Disc
appears.
or “.jpg”/“.jpeg” (JPEG image file).
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
– which conform to the DCF* image file
format. FOLDER LIST
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985)
02 1st Album (1986)
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)
Association (JEITA). 04 Ready for Romance (1986)
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987)
Note 07 Back for Good (1988)
• The system will play any files with the extension 08 Alone (1999)
“.mp3,” “.jpg,” or “.jpeg” even if they are not in MP3
or JPEG format. Playing these files may generate a
loud noise which could damage your speaker system. 6 Press X/x to select a folder.
• The system does not play back audio in MP3PRO
x To play MP3 files in a folder
format.
Press H to start playing the selected
• The system can recognize up to 200 folders, and will
folder.
not play any folders beyond the 200th. (Depending on
the folder configuration, the number of folders that x To select an MP3 file
can be recognized by the system may decrease.) Press .
• The system can recognize up to 150 MP3 files/JPEG The list of files contained in the folder
image files in a folder.
appears.
• The system may take a longer time to play files when
progressing to the following folder or jumping to TRACK LIST
other folders. 03 In the Middle of Nowher...
• The system may not play certain types of JPEG image
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac
files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width) 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
× 8 (height)). 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown
07_In_Shaire
Selecting an MP3 file or folder
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
Press X/x to select a file and press .
“DVD” appears in the front panel The system starts playing the selected file.
display. You can turn the file list off by pressing
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again
2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
will display the folder list.
After loading the disc, the list of folders
appears on the TV screen. To go to the next or previous
page
3 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the Press / .
TV screen. To stop playback
Press x.

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 To play the next or previous MP3
FOLDER LIST
file
01 Happy birthday
Press > to play the next MP3 file. Press . 02 Travelling 01
twice to play the previous MP3 file. 03 2003.08.20
04 Flowers
When you press . once, you can go to the 05 Travelling 02
06 Animals
beginning of the current MP3 file. 07 2003.11.16
Note that you can select the next folder by 08 2003.12.03
continuing to press > after the last file on the
current folder, but that you cannot return to the
previous folder by pressing .. To return to 6 Press X/x to select a folder.
the previous folder, select the folder from the x To go to the next or previous page
folder list. Press / .
To return to the previous display x To play JPEG image files in a folder
Press O RETURN. Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
To turn on/off the display The JPEG images are played as a slide
Press DVD MENU. show. You can change the interval of the
slide show (page 51), and add effects to the
Other operations slide show (page 52).
See “Other operations” (page 40). x To select a JPEG image file by
displaying the image browser
Press PICTURE NAVI.
Selecting a JPEG image file or Previews of JPEG image files in the folder
folder appear in 16 subscreens.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel 1 2 3 4
display.
2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
5 6 7 8

After loading the disc, the list of folders 9 10 11 12

appears on the TV screen.
3 Press DISPLAY. 13 14 15 16

The Control Menu display appears on the Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image
TV screen. file you want to view, then press .
To return to the previous screen, press O
4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
RETURN.
then press .
The options for [MEDIA] appear. To play the next or previous JPEG
5 When [PHOTO] is selected, press DVD image file
MENU. When other than [PHOTO] is Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not
selected, press X/x to select [PHOTO], displayed. Note that you can select the next
then press . folder by continuing to press c after the last
A list of folders that contain JPEG files image on the current folder, but that you cannot
appears. return to the previous folder by pressing C. To
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow. return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list.

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To rotate a JPEG image file 6 Press X/x to select the desired folder
and press H.
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90 The system starts playing the selected
degree increments. folder.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. You can turn the folder list on/off by
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. pressing DVD MENU repeatedly.
Note Note

• You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set • If you play a large MP3 file and JPEG image file at

Disc
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 the same time, the sound may skip. Sony
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 61). recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps
or lower when creating the file. If the sound still
To stop playback skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.
Press x.

To turn on/off the display Selecting the slide show

Press DVD MENU. duration of JPEG image files
Other operations 1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to
See “Other operations” (page 40). [MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY
twice.)
The Control Menu display appears on the
Playing a slide show with TV screen.
sound 2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],
then press .
You can play a slide show with sound by first
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in
the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 3 Press X/x to select a setting.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until • [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard
“DVD” appears in the front panel duration.
display. • [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter
than [NORMAL].
2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
After loading the disc, the list of folders
longer than [NORMAL].
appears on the TV screen.
• [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration
3 Press DISPLAY. longer than [SLOW 1].
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
4 Press .
Note
4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display
then press . than the option you selected. Especially progressive
The options for [MEDIA] appear. JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
pixels or more.
5 When [MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected,
press DVD MENU. When other than
[MUSIC/PHOTO] is selected, press X/x
to select [MUSIC/PHOTO], then press
.
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 4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
Selecting an effect for JPEG then press .
image files in the slide show The options for [MEDIA] appear.
5 Press X/x to select a setting.
1 Press DISPLAY. (If [MEDIA] is set to • [MUSIC/PHOTO]: You can play both
[MUSIC/PHOTO], press DISPLAY
JPEG image files and MP3 files in the
twice.)
same folder as a slide show.
The Control Menu display appears on the • [MUSIC]: MP3 file playback has priority.
TV screen.
• [VIDEO]: Video file playback has
2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], priority.
then press . • [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has
The options for [EFFECT] appear. priority. You can play JPEG image files as
a slide show.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps 6 Press .
in from top to bottom. For details of the playback priority of file
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches types under the [MEDIA] setting, see
out from left to right of the TV screen. “Playback priority of file types” (page 122).
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the center of the TV screen.
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files Displaying a list of MP3 files/
randomly cycle through the effects. JPEG image files
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
slides over the previous image. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
• [OFF]: Off. The Control Menu display appears on the
4 Press . TV screen.

Note
2 Press X/x to select
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set [BROWSING], then press .
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920 The options for [BROWSING] appear.
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 61).
3 Press X/x to select the desired list,
then press .

Selecting playback priority of • [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders

appears. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting an
the file type MP3 file or folder” (page 49) or
“Selecting a JPEG image file or folder”
You can select playback priority when mixed (page 50).
media (MP3 files, JPEG image files, or video • [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files
files) are in the disc. only): Previews of JPEG image files in the
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until folder appear in 16 subscreens. Follow
“DVD” appears in the front panel Step 6 of “Selecting a JPEG image file or
display. folder” (page 50).
2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
After loading the disc, the list of folders
appears on the TV screen.
3 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.

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 • Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or
Enjoying Video Files not match the pictures on the TV screen.
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may
pause or be unclear, in which case it is recommended
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound
About video files is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note, however, this system does not conform to

Disc
You can play DivX video files and MPEG4 WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing
DivX files.
video files.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an
press H for the picture to appear.
official DivX® Certified product.
You can play a DATA CD or DATA DVD that MPEG4 video files that the
contains DivX® video files. system can play
A DATA CD or DATA DVD that the The system can play data that is recorded in
system can play MP4 file format, and which has the extension
“.mp4” or “.m4v.” The system will not play files
The system only plays a DATA CD of format with the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” if they do
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and a DATA not contain a MPEG4 video.
DVD of Universal Disk Format (UDF).
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with Note

the disc drives and the recording software (not • Compatibility with all MPEG4 video encoding/
supplied) for details on the recording format. writing software, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed.
About playback order of data on a
DATA CD or DATA DVD
Note that the playback order may not be
Selecting a folder
applicable, depending on the software used for
creating the video file, or if there are more than
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
200 folders and 150 video files in each folder. display.
Note
• The system may not be able to play some DATA
2 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write After loading the disc, the list of folders
format. appears on the TV screen.

DivX video files that the system 3 Press DISPLAY.

can play The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
The system can play data that is recorded in
DivX format, and which has the extension “.avi” 4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
or “.divx.” The system will not play files with then press .
the extension “.avi” or “.divx” if they do not The options for [MEDIA] appear.
contain a DivX video. 5 When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD
Note MENU. When other than [VIDEO] is
• The system may not play a DivX video file when the selected, press X/x to select [VIDEO],
file has been combined from two or more DivX video then press .
files. A list of folders that contain video files
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size appears.
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.

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 To go to the next or previous
FOLDER LIST
page
SUMMER 2003
NEW YEAR'S DAY Press / .
MY FAVOURITES
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To stop playback
Press x.
6 Press X/x to select the folder you want
to play. To play the next or previous video
7 Press H. file without turning on the above
The system starts playing the selected file list
folder. You can select the next or previous video file in
To select video files, see “Selecting a video the same folder by pressing >/..
file” (page 54). You can also select the first file of the next
folder by pressing > during playback of the
To go to the next or previous last file of the current folder. Note that you
page cannot return to the previous folder by pressing
Press / . .. To return to the previous folder, select it
from the folder list.
To stop playback
Tip
Press x. • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play
a DivX video file as many times as the preset number.
To turn on/off the display
The following occurrences are counted:
Press DVD MENU. – when the system is turned off.
– when another file is played.
Other operations – when the disc tray is opened.
See “Other operations” (page 40).

Displaying a list of video files

Selecting a video file
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
1 After Step 6 of “Selecting a folder,”
The Control Menu display appears on the
press .
TV screen.
The list of files in the folder appears.
2 Press X/x to select
FILE LIST [BROWSING], then press .
MY FAVOURITES The options for [BROWSING] appear.
HAWAII 2004
VENUS 3 Press X/x to select [FOLDER LIST],
then press .
The list of folders appears. Follow Step 6 of
“Selecting a folder” (page 53).

2 Press X/x to select a file and press .

The selected file starts playing.

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Adjusting the Delay Restricting Playback of
Between the Picture and the Disc
Sound [PARENTAL CONTROL]

[A/V SYNC]

Disc
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows
you to restrict playback of DVDs that have
When the sound does not match the pictures on
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with
the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between
different scenes.
the picture and sound.
You can set the playback restriction by
1 Press DISPLAY. registering a password. When you set the
The Control Menu display appears on the [PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you
TV screen. need to enter the password to play restricted
discs.
2 Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC],
then press . 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
The options for [A/V SYNC] appear. “DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
• [OFF]: Off.
in stop mode.
• [ON]: You can adjust the delay between
The Control Menu display appears on the
picture and sound.
TV screen.
4 Press .
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
Note then press .
• Depending on the input stream, [A/V SYNC] may not The options for [SETUP] appear.
be effective.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
The Setup Display appears.
5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
then press .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
CONTROL t], then press .
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password
appears.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press ENTER .

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 Enter a 4-digit password using the number To turn off the [PARENTAL
buttons, then press . CONTROL] function
The display for confirming the password Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.
appears.
To play a disc for which
x When you have already registered a
password [PARENTAL CONTROL] is set
The display for entering the password 1 Load the disc and press H.
appears.
The display for entering your password
7 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password appears.
using the number buttons, then press
.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press .
The display for setting the playback
The system starts playback.
limitation level appears.
Tip
PARENTAL CONTROL • If you forget your password, remove the disc and
repeat Steps 1 to 6 of “Restricting Playback of the
LEVEL: OFF Disc” (page 55). When you are asked to enter your
STANDARD: USA password, enter “199703” using the number buttons,
CHANGE PASSWORD:
then press . The display will ask you to enter a new
4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, replace the disc in the unit and press H.
When the display for entering your password appears,
enter your new password.
8 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then
press .
The selection items for [STANDARD] are Changing the password
displayed.
9 Press X/x to select a geographic area
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
as the playback limitation level, then
display.
press .
The area is selected. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and
enter a standard code from “Parental The Control Menu display appears on the
Control Area Code List” (page 123) using TV screen.
the number buttons. 3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
10 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press then press .
. The options for [SETUP] appear.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are 4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
displayed. press .
11 Press X/x to select the desired level, The Setup Display appears.
then press .
5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is then press .
complete. The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation. 6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL
CONTROL t], then press .
The display for entering the password
appears.

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7 Enter your 4-digit password using the
number buttons, then press .
Changing the System
8 Press X/x to select [CHANGE
PASSWORD t], then press . Settings by Using the
9 Enter a new 4-digit password using the Setup Display
number buttons, then press .
10 To confirm your password, re-enter it You can make various adjustments to items such
as picture and sound.

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using the number buttons, then press
. Displayed items vary depending on the area.
Note
If you make a mistake entering
• Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over
your password the Setup Display settings and not all the functions
Press C before you press , then input the described may work.
correct number.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
The Setup Display appears.
5 Press X/x to select the setup item, then
press .
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 58)
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 58)
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 60)
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 61)
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 62)
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 63)

Example: [VIDEO SETUP]

Selected item

VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
4:3 OUTPUT: FULL
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
PAUSE MODE: AUTO

Setup items

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 6 Press X/x to select an item, then press
. x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
The options for the selected item appear. You can switch the display language on the TV
screen.
Example: [TV TYPE]
VIDEO SETUP x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
TV TYPE: 16:9
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 16:9
OFF You can switch the language for the disc’s
4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTERFULL
BOX
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)4:3 AUTO
: PAN SCAN
menu.
PAUSE MODE: AUTO

Options x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can switch the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language
given priority on the disc is selected.
7 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press .
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
The setting is selected and setup is
You can switch the language of the subtitles
complete.
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX]
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
VIDEO SETUP
language for the subtitles changes according to
TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX the language you selected for the sound track.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Note
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
PAUSE MODE: AUTO • When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO],
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD
Selected setting VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the
language may not be selected automatically).
To reset all of the [SETUP] Tip

settings • If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO],

and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code
To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see from “Language Code List” (page 123) using the
“Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” number buttons.
(page 102).

Settings for the display

Setting the display or sound
[VIDEO SETUP]
track language
[LANGUAGE SETUP] Select settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Set various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track. VIDEO SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): OFF
LANGUAGE SETUP 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL
OSD: ENGLISH COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO
MENU: ENGLISH PAUSE MODE: AUTO
AUDIO: ORIGINAL
SUBTITLE: AUDIO FOLLOW

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 The system outputs a progressive signal for
x [TV TYPE] 5 seconds. Check that the screen is
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected displayed correctly.
TV.
3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- .
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. The system outputs a progressive signal. If
you select [NO], the system will not output
a progressive signal.

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Note
• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is
effective only when you connect the unit and TV with
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Select this when you a component video cable (page 21).
connect a 4:3 standard TV. The system displays
a wide picture with bands on the upper and x [4:3 OUTPUT]
lower portions of the TV screen. When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the
system.

[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Select this when you connect [FULL]: Select this when you can change the
a 4:3 standard TV. The system automatically aspect ratio on your TV.
displays a wide picture on the entire screen and [NORMAL]: Select this when you cannot
cuts off the portions that do not fit. change the aspect ratio on your TV. A 16:9
aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and
right sides of the image appears.

Note
• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be
16:9 aspect ratio TV
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or
vice versa.
Note
• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV
x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].
You can set the progressive signal that is output
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)]
on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept
progressive signals?” (page 34). (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern
models only)
You can select the color system when you play a
[OFF]: The system outputs interlace signals.
VIDEO CD.
[ON]: The system outputs progressive signals.
When you select [ON], follow the Steps below.
[AUTO]: The system outputs the disc’s video
1 Select [ON], then press . signal, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV uses a
The confirmation display appears. DUAL system, select [AUTO].
[PAL]: The system changes the video signal of
2 Press C/c to select [START], then
an NTSC disc and outputs it in the PAL system.
press .
[NTSC]: The system changes the video signal of
a PAL disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.

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 Note
• You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. Settings for HDMI
• You can change the color system of this system
[HDMI SETUP]
according to the connected TV (page 21).

x [BLACK LEVEL]
HDMI SETUP
(North American, Mexican, and Latin HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO(1920x1080p)
CONTROL FOR HDMI: ON
American models only) VOLUME LIMIT: LEVEL2
You can select the black level (setup level) for YCBCR/RGB(HDMI): YCBCR
AUDIO(HDMI): OFF
the video signals output from the jacks other JPEG RESOLUTION: SD
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/HDMI OUT.

[ON]: The standard level.

[OFF]: You can lower the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too white. x [HDMI RESOLUTION]
You can select the type of video signal that is
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details,
x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)]
see “To select the type of video signal output
(North American, Mexican, and Latin from the HDMI OUT jack” (page 34).
American models only)
You can select the black level (setup level) for
[AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system outputs
the video signals output from the
the optimal video signal for the connected TV.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
[1920 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 ×
You cannot select this and the setting is not
1080i* video signals.
effective when the system outputs a progressive
[1280 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 ×
signal.
720p* video signals.
[720 × 480p]**: The system outputs 720 ×
[OFF]: You can set the black level of the output
480p* video signals.
signal to the standard level.
[ON]: You can raise the standard black level. * i: interlace, p: progressive
Use this when the picture becomes too black. ** Depending on the area, [720 × 480/576p] may
appear.
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only) x [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
You can select the picture in pause mode. You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
function to on/off. This function is available
[AUTO]: The picture, including subjects that when you connect the system and TV with an
move dynamically, is output with no jitter. This HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control
setting is for normal usage. for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
[FRAME]: The picture, including subjects that (page 68).
do not move dynamically, is output in high
resolution. [ON]: On. You can operate mutually between
components that are connected with an HDMI
cable.
[OFF]: Off.

x [VOLUME LIMIT]
If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speakers via the TV menu (or by
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(page 69) is activated and loud sound may be [SD ]: The system outputs standard
output depending on the volume level of the resolution with a black frame.
system. You can prevent this by limiting the [HD ]: The system outputs HD resolution
maximum level of the volume. with a black frame.
[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution
[LEVEL3]: Maximum volume level is set to 10. without a black frame.
[LEVEL2]: Maximum volume level is set to 15. [(1920 × 1080i) HD ]: The system outputs
[LEVEL1]: Maximum volume level is set to 20. full size HD resolution with a black frame.
[OFF]: Off. [(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full

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size HD resolution without a black frame.
Note
• This function is available only when [CONTROL Note
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON]. • [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and
x [YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)] you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]
to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 480/576p].
You can select the type of HDMI signal output
• You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 ×
from the HDMI OUT jack.
1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 ×
[YCBCR]: The system outputs YCBCR signals. 1080i].
[RGB]: The system outputs RGB signals. • The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:
Note – the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or
• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set DATA DVD.
[YCBCR] to [RGB]. – you connect or remove a USB device.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically
output even when you select [YCBCR]. Settings for the audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
You can select the audio output status from the
HDMI OUT jack.
AUDIO SETUP
SPEAKER FORMATION:
[OFF]: The system does not output sound from AUTO CALIBRATION:
AUDIO DRC: OFF
the HDMI OUT jack. TRACK SELECTION: OFF
[ON]: The system outputs audio signals by
converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24-
bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/16-bit PCM.
Note
• When you connect the unit and TV with an HDMI
cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], [A/V x [SPEAKER FORMATION]
SYNC], DYNAMIC BASS, “DEC. MODE,” and You can select the position of the speakers for
sound mode are not applied to the sound that is output better surround sound. For details, see “Getting
from the TV. Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”
• When you set the function to other than “DVD” or (page 89).
“USB,” the system does not output the sound from
the HDMI OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO
(HDMI)] to [ON]. x [AUTO CALIBRATION]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the
x [JPEG RESOLUTION]
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 90).
You can select the resolution of JPEG image
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.

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 x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) x [SCREEN SAVER]
You can compress the dynamic range of the You can reduce the damage to the display device
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H) to cancel
watching movies at low volume late at night. the screen saver.

[OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do
[STANDARD]: The system reproduces the not operate the system for about 15 minutes.
sound track with the kind of dynamic range that [OFF]: Off.
the recording engineer intended.
[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range x [BACKGROUND]
fully. You can select the background color or picture
Note on the TV screen.
• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.
[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still
x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) picture) appears, but only when the jacket
You can give the sound track which contains the picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-
highest number of channels priority when you EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG appears.
audio) are recorded. [GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in the
system appears.
[OFF]: Off. [BLUE]: The background is blue.
[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track [BLACK]: The background is black.
automatically according to the priority.
x [PARENTAL CONTROL]
Note
You can set the playback restrictions. For
• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has
details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc”
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in (page 55).
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 58). (Depending on
the disc, this function may not work.) x [DivX]
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio You can display the registration code for this
have the same number of channels, the system selects system.
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in For more information, go to
this order.
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

Other Settings x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/

VIDEO CD only)
[SYSTEM SETUP] You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME]
function to on/off.

SYSTEM SETUP [ON]: The system stores the resume points in

SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE memory for up to 10 discs.
PARENTAL CONTROL: [OFF]: The system does not store the resume
DivX: Registration Code
MULTI-DISC RESUME: ON points in memory. Playback restarts at the
RESET: resume point only for the current disc in the unit.

x [RESET]
You can return the [SET UP] settings other than
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default

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settings. For details, see “Returning the
[SETUP] settings to the default” (page 102). x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]
When you move the front speakers, center
speaker, and subwoofer, be sure to set the
Settings for the speakers parameters of the distance (A) from the
listening position to the speakers.
[SPEAKER SETUP] You can set the parameters from 0.00 to 7.00
meters1) (0 to 23 ft).
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set

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connection of the speakers 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.

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

x [CONNECTION]
[L/R] 3.00 m/10 ft2)3): Set the front speaker
If you do not connect center or surround distance.
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [CENTER] 3.00 m/10 ft2)3)4): Set the center
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and speaker distance.
subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change [SUBWOOFER] 3.00 m/10 ft2)3): Set the
them. subwoofer distance.
[FRONT] 1)
0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models.
[YES] 2)
When you perform the Quick Setup (page 32), the
[CENTER] default settings are changed.
[YES]: Normally select this. 3)3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.
[NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. 4)This item appears when
you set [CENTER] to [YES]
[SURROUND] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
[YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are
used.
[SUBWOOFER]
[YES]
Note
• When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the
[STANDARD] of [SPEAKER FORMATION]
setting remains the same, but the other settings of
[SPEAKER FORMATION] return to
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 * This item appears when you set [CENTER] to
x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
When you move the surround speakers, be sure
to set the parameters of the distance (B) from x [LEVEL (SURROUND)]
the listening position to the speakers. You can adjust the sound level of the surround
You can set the parameters from 0.00 to 7.00 speakers. You can set the parameter from –6.0
meters1) (0 to 23 ft). dB to +6.0 dB. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to
[ON] for easy adjustment.

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

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

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

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

speakers.
[ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker
in sequence while adjusting the level. When you
[L/R] 3.00 m/10 ft2)3)4): Set the surround speaker
select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the
distance.
test tone is emitted from each speaker in
1)0.00 to 7.01 meters for North American models. sequence.
2)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 32), the Adjust the sound level as follows.
default settings are changed.
3)
3.04 m/10 ft for North American models.
1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON].
4)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to 2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting. desired speaker and the level.

Note
3 Press .
• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3.
setting may not be effective.
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the 5 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to set [TEST
recommended range, / ** m is displayed (** TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the
being the number). indicates over the speaker level.
recommended distance. indicates below.
Note
• You cannot perform [TEST TONE] during karaoke
x [LEVEL (FRONT)] mode.
You can adjust the sound level of the front
Tip
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You • To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time,
can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. turn the VOLUME control on the unit, or press
Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy VOLUME +/– on the remote.
adjustment. • To return to the default setting when changing a
setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that
[L/R] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker level. only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to
[CENTER] 0.0 dB*: Set the center speaker the default setting.
level.
[SUBWOOFER] +2.0 dB: Set the subwoofer
level.

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 7 Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
Tuner display, and the station is stored.

Presetting Radio 8 Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other

stations.
Stations 9 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning,
make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. To change the preset number
Current station
Select the desired preset number by pressing

Tuner
PRESET +/– (page 66), then perform the
Current band and preset number procedure from Step 3.
FM

FM 10 : 88.00 MHz
SONY RADIO

Station name

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

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

6 Press X/x to select the preset number

you want.

Tip
• You can select the preset number directly by
pressing the number buttons.

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 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE”
Listening to the Radio appears in the front panel display.

Preset radio stations in the system’s memory

first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 65)).
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 3 Press or c.
“TUNER FM” appears in the front panel 4 Press X/x to select “MONO.”
display.
• “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
The last received station is tuned in. • “MONO”: Monaural reception.
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select 5 Press .
the preset station.
The setting is made.
Each time you press the button, the system
tunes in one preset station. 6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip
• You can select the preset station number directly
by pressing the number buttons.
Naming preset stations
3 Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/–.
You can enter a name for preset stations. These
To turn off the radio names (for example, “ABC”) appear in the front
panel display when a station is selected.
Press "/1.
Only one name can be entered for each preset
To listen to non-preset radio station.
stations 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. “TUNER FM” appears in the front panel
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/– display.
repeatedly. The last received station is tuned in.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically
2 Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select
the preset station you want to create an
when the system receives the radio station. To index name for.
stop the automatic tuning manually, press
TUNING +/– or x. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU.

To listen to radio stations when 4 Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN”
appears in the front panel display.
you know the frequencies
Press D.TUNING in Step 2, press the number
buttons to select the frequencies, then press .
Tip 5 Press or c.
• To improve reception, reorient the connected
antennas (aerials). 6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c
If an FM program is noisy to move the cursor to the next position.
If an FM program is noisy, you can select
monaural reception. There will be no stereo
effect, but reception will improve.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
You can input letters, numbers, and other
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 If you make a mistake
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select
the desired character.
To erase the character, press C/c
repeatedly until the character to be erased
flashes, then press CLEAR.
7 Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display, and the station name is stored.

Tuner
8 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.

Viewing the station name or

frequency in the front panel
display
When the system is set to “TUNER FM,” you
can check the frequency using the front panel
display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes:
1 t 2 t .... t 1 t ....
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. “FM1 87.50”
2 The “FM MODE” setting
Ex. “STEREO”

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 Note
• Depending on the connected component, the Control
Control for HDMI/External Audio for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the
Device operating instructions supplied with the component.
• The Control for HDMI function may not work if you
connect a component other than a Sony component,
Using the Control for even if the component is compatible with the Control
for HDMI function.
HDMI Function for
“BRAVIA” Sync Preparing the Control for HDMI
This function is available on TVs with the function
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.
By connecting Sony components that are (Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
compatible with the Control for HDMI function The system is compatible with the Control for
with an HDMI cable, operation is simplified as HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is
below: compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy
– Theatre Mode (page 69) Setting function, you can set the system’s
– One-Touch Play (page 69) [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function
automatically by setting the TV. For details,
– System Power Off (page 69)
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
– System Audio Control (page 69)
– Volume Limit (page 70) If the TV is not compatible with the Control for
– Language Follow (page 70) HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control
for HDMI function of the system and TV
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function manually.
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition
1 Make sure that the system and the TV
are connected with an HDMI cable.
Multimedia Interface).
2 Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on
The Control for HDMI function will not work in the system.
the following cases: 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
– When you connect this system to a that the signal from the system through
component which is not compatible with the the HDMI input appears on the TV
Control for HDMI function. screen.
– A component does not have an HDMI jack. 4 Set the Control for HDMI function of the
system and TV.
There are convenient buttons on the system’s For details of the system settings, see the
remote for operating the TV, such as following Steps. For details of the setting of
THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV [/1. For the TV, refer to the operating instructions of
details, see “Controlling the TV with the the TV (depending on the TV, the default
Supplied Remote” (page 91) and refer to the setting of the Control for HDMI function
operating instructions of the TV. may be set to off).

THEATRE
ONE-TOUCH
PLAY
TV To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
function to on/off
BRAVIA Sync
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.

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2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
This system TV
in stop mode.
Turns on. (If not already Turns on. (If not already
The Control Menu display appears on the turned on.) turned on.)
TV screen. r r
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], Switches to “DVD” Switches to HDMI input.
then press . function. r
r Minimizes sound level.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
Starts playing the disc and (System Audio Control)
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then outputs the sound.
press .
The Setup Display appears.
5 Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then
Turning the system off in sync
press .
with the TV

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
6 Press X/x to select [CONTROL FOR (System Power Off)
HDMI], then press .
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER
7 Press X/x to select the setting, then button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the
press . system’s remote, the system turns off
• [ON]: On. automatically.
• [OFF]: Off. Note
• Before using the System Power Off function, set the
function for TV power. For details, refer to the
Using the Theatre Mode operating instructions of the TV.
• Depending on the status of the system (ex. while
(Theatre Mode) using other than “DVD,” “TV,” or “USB” functions,
If your TV is compatible with the Theatre Mode, or playing a CD), the system may not turn off
automatically.
you can enjoy optimal image and sound quality
suited for movies, and sound is output from the
system’s speakers automatically by pressing
THEATRE. Enjoying TV sound from the
speakers by this system
Watching a DVD by a single (System Audio Control)
button press You can enjoy TV sound via this system easily.
To use this function, connect the system and the
(One-Touch Play) TV with an audio cord and an HDMI cable
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV (pages 21, 23).
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and
the system starts playing a disc automatically. Depending on the TV, when you set the system
to the “TV” function, the System Audio Control
Note function is activated. TV sound is output from
• One-Touch Play does not work when you press H. the system speakers, and the volume of the TV
speakers is minimized automatically.
The system and TV work as follows (e.g.):
You can use the System Audio Control function
as follows:
• While you are watching the TV and the
function of the system is switched to “TV,” TV

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 sound is output from the system speakers
automatically. Changing the language for the
• While you are watching the TV and the on-screen display of the TV
function of the system is switched to “DVD”
or “USB,” sound of the selected system (Language Follow)
function is output from the system speakers; When you change the language for the on-screen
TV sound is not output via the TV speakers. display of the TV, the system’s on-screen
• You can control the system’s volume by the display language is also changed. However,
remote of the TV. when the system’s on-screen display is
• If you turn the system off or set the function of displayed, this function does not work.
the system to other than “TV,” “DVD,” or
“USB,” TV sound is output from the TV
speakers.

You can also operate the System Audio Control

function via the TV menu. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the TV.
Note
• While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode,
the System Audio Control function will not work.
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
• While transferring songs on an audio CD onto a USB
device, the System Audio Control function will not
work.

Tip
• You can connect the system and the TV audio
digitally. For details, see page 23.

Setting the Maximum Volume

Level of the System
(Volume Limit)
If you change the output method of the TV to the
system speakers via the TV menu (or by
pressing THEATRE), loud sound may be output
depending on the volume level of the system.
You can prevent this by limiting the maximum
level of the volume. For details, see “[VOLUME
LIMIT]” (page 60).

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 operating manual supplied with the
Playing Back Files of a Walkman®.

USB Device
Connecting the USB device
You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC
files)/JPEG image files/video files (DivX/
MPEG4 video files) stored in a USB device such
as the digital music player or USB storage media
(not supplied) by connecting the USB device to
the unit.
For a list of USB devices that can be connected
to the unit, see “Playable USB Devices”
(supplement).

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

The audio formats that can be played back by the
system are MP3/WMA/AAC files* only. USB device
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights
Management) cannot be played by the system.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
Note “USB” appears in the front panel
• The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA display.
CD/DATA DVD.
2 Connect a USB device (digital music
About playable USB devices player or USB storage media) to the
(USB) port.
• Do not use USB devices other than these USB
devices. Operation of models not listed here is When you connect the USB device,
not guaranteed. “READING” appears in the front panel
• Operation may not always be ensured even display until the system reads all data of the
when using these USB devices. USB device.
• Some of these USB devices may not be Note
available for purchase in certain areas. • Do not forcibly insert the USB device, as this may
• During playback or transferring of files, there cause the device to be damaged.
is a small possibility that these operations may • Do not connect any devices or objects other than a
USB device.
be stopped due to excess static buildup in the
• It may take about 10 seconds before “READING”
system or the USB device. In this case, remove
appears in the front panel display depending on the
the USB device and reconnect it, then retry the
type of the USB device.
operation from the beginning.
• When formatting a USB device, be sure to do To remove the USB device
so using the device itself, or dedicated
formatting software for the device. Otherwise, 1 Press x to stop playback.
you may be unable to properly transfer from 2 Press [/1 to turn off the system.
the USB device to this system.
• Some files supported by the Walkman® are not
3 Remove the USB device.

supported by this system. Notes on the USB device

• When connecting a Walkman® to the system, • The system can play back up to 200 folders,
be sure to connect after the display “Creating including albums (folders) that do not contain
Library” or “Creating Database” on the audio files and JPEG image files. When more
Walkman® has disappeared. than 200 folders are in the USB device, folders
• When transferring music to a Walkman® using that are recognized by the system differ
“Media Manager for WALKMAN,” be sure to depending on the folder configuration.
transfer in MP3 format. For details, refer to the

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 • The system can play back the following files. • Always turn off the system before removing
File Extension of the file
the USB device. Removing the USB device
while the system is on may corrupt the data on
MP3 file “.mp3”
the USB device.
WMA file “.wma”
• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary
AAC file “.m4a” folders on a USB device that has audio files,
JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg” JPEG image files, or video files.
DivX video file “.avi” or “.divx” • Folders that have no audio files, JPEG image
MPEG4 video file “.mp4” or “.m4v” files, or video files are skipped.
• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/AAC
The system will play back any data with the
encoding/writing software, recording devices,
extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/
and recording media cannot be guaranteed. An
AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG4 format. Playing
incompatible USB device may produce noise
this data may generate a loud noise which
or interrupted audio or may not play at all.
could damage your speaker system.
• Compatibility with all MPEG4 video
• The following USB devices/situations can
encoding/writing software, recording devices,
increase the time it takes to start playback:
and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
– a USB device recorded with a complicated
• Before using the USB device, make sure that
tree structure.
no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.
– when the audio files, JPEG image files, or
video files in another folder have just been
played back. Selecting an audio file or
• Some USB devices cannot be played back on
the system depending on the file format.
folder
• The system can play back to a depth of 8
folders only.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
• The system may not be able to play an audio display.
file, JPEG image file, or video file depending
on the file type. 2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)
port.
• When the USB device is inserted, the system
reads all the files on the USB device. If there After reading all data of the USB device,
are many folders or files on the USB device, it the list of folders appears on the TV screen.
may take a long time to finish reading the USB 3 Press DISPLAY.
device. The Control Menu display appears on the
• Do not connect the system and the USB device TV screen.
through a USB hub.
• With some connected USB devices, after an
4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
then press .
operation is performed, there may be a delay
before it is performed by this system. The options for [MEDIA] appear.
• This system does not necessarily support all 5 When [MUSIC] is selected, press DVD
the functions provided in a connected USB MENU. When other than [MUSIC] is
device. selected, press X/x to select [MUSIC],
• Files recorded by a device such as a computer then press .
may not be played back in the order in which A list of folders that contain audio files
they were recorded. appears.
• The playback order for the system may differ The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
from the playback order of the connected USB
device.

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 Note that you can select the next folder by
FOLDER LIST continuing to press > after the last file on the
01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) current folder, but that you cannot return to the
02 1st Album (1986)
03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) previous folder by pressing .. To return to
04 Ready for Romance (1986) the previous folder, select the folder from the
05 In the Garden of Venus (1987)
06 Romantic Warriors (1987) folder list.
07 Back for Good (1988)
08 Alone (1999)
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
6 Press X/x to select a folder.
To turn on/off the display
x To play audio files in a folder Press DVD MENU.
Press H to start playing the selected
folder. Other operations

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

x To select an audio file See “Other operations” (page 40).
Press .
The list of files contained in the folder
appears. Selecting a JPEG image file or
folder
TRACK LIST
03 In the Middle of Nowher...
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac “USB” appears in the front panel
02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan
03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth display.
04_Sweet_Little_Shella
05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums
06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown
2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)
07_In_Shaire port.
After reading all data of the USB device,
Press X/x to select a file and press . the list of folders appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the selected file. 3 Press DISPLAY.
You can turn the file list off by pressing The Control Menu display appears on the
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again TV screen.
will display the folder list.
4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
Tip then press .
• The system can recognize up to 150 audio files in a
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
single folder.

To go to the next or previous

5 When [PHOTO] is selected, press DVD
MENU. When other than [PHOTO] is
page selected, press X/x to select [PHOTO],
Press / . then press .
A list of folders that contain JPEG files
To stop playback appears.
Press x. The selected folder is highlighted in yellow.
To play the next or previous
FOLDER LIST
audio file
01 Happy birthday
Press > to play the next audio file. Press . 02 Travelling 01
03 2003.08.20
twice to play the previous audio file. 04 Flowers
When you press . once, you can go to the 05 Travelling 02
06 Animals
beginning of the current audio file. 07 2003.11.16
08 2003.12.03

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x To go to the next or previous page • You cannot rotate the JPEG image file when you set
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
Press / .
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD].
x To play JPEG image files in a folder
as a slide show To stop playback
Press H to start playing the selected Press x.
folder.
To turn on/off the display
The JPEG images are played as a slide
show. You can change the interval of the Press DVD MENU.
slide show (page 74), and add effects to the
slide show (page 74). Other operations
See “Other operations” (page 40).
x To select a JPEG image file by
displaying the image browser To select the slide show duration
Press PICTURE NAVI. of JPEG image files
Previews of JPEG image files in the folder
appear in 16 subscreens. 1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
1 2 3 4
2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL],
then press .
5 6 7 8
The options for [INTERVAL] appear.
9 10 11 12 3 Press X/x to select a setting.
• [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard
13 14 15 16
duration.
Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image • [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter
file you want to view, then press . than [NORMAL].
To return to previous screen, press O • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration
RETURN. longer than [NORMAL].
Tip • [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration
• The system can recognize up to 150 JPEG longer than [SLOW 1].
image files in a single folder.
4 Press .
To play the next or previous JPEG Note
image file • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display
Press c/C when the Control Menu display is not than the option you selected. Especially progressive
JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000
displayed. Note that you can select the next
pixels or more.
folder by continuing to press c after the last
image on the current folder, but that you cannot To select an effect for JPEG
return to the previous folder by pressing C. To image files in the slide show
return to the previous folder, select the folder
from the folder list. 1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the
To rotate a JPEG image file TV screen.
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the TV
screen, you can rotate the JPEG image file in 90
2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT],
then press .
degree increments.
Press X/x while viewing a JPEG image file. The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.

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FOLDER LIST
• [MODE 1]: The JPEG image file sweeps
in from top to bottom. SUMMER 2003
NEW YEAR'S DAY
• [MODE 2]: The JPEG image file stretches MY FAVOURITES
out from left to right of the TV screen.
• [MODE 3]: The JPEG image file stretches
out from the center of the TV screen.
• [MODE 4]: The JPEG image files
randomly cycle through the effects.
• [MODE 5]: The next JPEG image file
6 Press X/x to select a folder.

slides over the previous image. x To play video files in a folder

• [OFF]: Off. Press H to start playing the selected
folder.
4 Press .

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

x To select a video file
Note
Press .
• The [EFFECT] setting is not effective when you set
The list of files contained in the folder
[JPEG RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [(1920
× 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] (page 61). appears.

FILE LIST
MY FAVOURITES
Selecting a video file or folder
HAWAII 2004
VENUS
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Connect a USB device to the (USB)
port. Press X/x to select a file and press .
After reading all data of the USB device, The system starts playing the selected file.
the list of folders appears on the TV screen. You can turn the file list off by pressing
DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again
3 Press DISPLAY.
will display the folder list.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen. To go to the next or previous
4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA], page
then press . Press / .
The options for [MEDIA] appear.
To stop playback
5 When [VIDEO] is selected, press DVD Press x.
MENU. When other than [VIDEO] is
selected, press X/x to select [VIDEO], To play the next or previous video
then press . file
A list of folders that contain video files Press > to play the next video file. Press .
appears. twice to play the previous video file.
The selected folder is highlighted in yellow. When you press . once, you can go to the
beginning of the current video file.
Note that you can select the next folder by
continuing to press > after the last file on the
current folder, but that you cannot return to the
previous folder by pressing .. To return to

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 the previous folder, select the folder from the 6 Press .
folder list. For details of the playback priority of file
types under the [MEDIA] setting, see
To return to the previous display
“Playback priority of file types” (page 122).
Press O RETURN.
To turn on/off the display
Displaying the list of audio
Press DVD MENU.
files/JPEG image files/video
Other operations files
See “Other operations” (page 40).
Note
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
• For details on video files, see “Enjoying Video Files” The Control Menu display appears on the
(page 53). TV screen.
2 Press X/x to select
[BROWSING], then press .
Selecting playback priority of
The options for [BROWSING] appear.
the file type
3 Press X/x to select the desired list,
You can select playback priority when mixed then press .
media (audio files, JPEG image files, or video • [FOLDER LIST]: The list of folders
files) are in the USB device. appears. Follow Step 6 of “Selecting an
audio file or folder” (page 72), “Selecting
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until a JPEG image file or folder” (page 73), or
“USB” appears in the front panel
“Selecting a video file or folder”
display.
(page 75).
2 Connect a USB device to the (USB) • [PICTURE LIST] (JPEG image files
port. only): Previews of JPEG image files in the
After reading all data of the USB device, folder appear in 16 subscreens. Follow
the list of folders appears on the TV screen. Step 2 of “Selecting a JPEG image file or
folder” (page 73).
3 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
Playing repeatedly
4 Press X/x to select [MEDIA],
(Repeat Play)
then press .
The options for [MEDIA] appear. You can play the audio files/JPEG image files/
5 Press X/x to select a setting. video files on the USB device repeatedly.
• [MUSIC]: Audio file playback has 1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
priority. The Control Menu display appears on the
• [VIDEO]: Video file playback has TV screen.
priority.
• [PHOTO]: JPEG image file playback has
2 Press X/x to select [REPEAT],
then press .
priority. You can play JPEG image files as
a slide show. The options for [REPEAT] appear.
3 Press X/x to select the item to be
repeated.
• [OFF]: Off.

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 • [MEMORY]: You can repeat all of the 3 Press .
folders on the USB device. [** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].
• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current
folder. 1( 1)
1( 144) USB
• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can T 1: 31
repeat the current file.
• [FILE] (video files only): You can repeat
the current file.
4 Press .
The item is selected.
4 Press X/x or the number buttons to
To return to normal play select the desired number.
Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

cancel the number.
To turn off the Control Menu
display 5 Press .
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control The system starts playback from the
Menu display is turned off. selected number.

Searching for a file or folder Viewing the information of an

audio file in the front panel
You can search a USB device by audio file,
JPEG image file, video file, or folder. As audio display
files, JPEG image files, and video files are
assigned unique numbers on the USB device, Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
you can select the desired audio file, JPEG Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
image file, or video file by entering its number. the USB device, the display changes:
1y2
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears on the 1 Playing time and current track number
TV screen. 2 Track (file) name*
2 Press X/x to select the search method. * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
• [FOLDER]: Folders.
tag information.
• [TRACK]: Audio files. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
• [FILE]: JPEG image files/video files. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
[** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). used for a single MP3 file.
The number in parentheses indicates the Note
total number of audio files, JPEG image • If a file name of the audio file cannot be displayed,
files, video files, or folders. “*” will appear in the front panel display instead.
• The file name may not be displayed depending on the
1( 1) text.
1( 144) USB
T 0: 23 • Playing time of audio files may not be displayed
correctly.

Selected row

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 Viewing the information of an Checking the date information
audio file/video file on the TV of a JPEG image file
screen You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
You can display the information of an audio file/
JPEG image file.
video file such as time information, name of the
folder/audio file/video file, and the audio bit rate Press DISPLAY during playback.
(the amount of data per second of the current The Control Menu display appears on the TV
audio) on the TV screen. screen.
Press DISPLAY during playback. 2( 2)
The information of an audio file appears on the 6( 30) USB
2002/9/16
TV screen.
Example for playback of an audio file
Date information
Bit rate*

T 0: 13 192k MP3
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).

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Folder name** Audio file**/video file

name

* Appears when playing an audio file.

** If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will
display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3
tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.

Note
• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some
languages.
• Depending on the type of file being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text
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Transferring Songs onto Transferring tracks on an
audio CD onto a USB device
a USB Device
1 Load an audio CD.
You can transfer songs on an audio CD onto a
USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
can also transfer MP3 files on a DATA CD/ in stop mode.
DATA DVD onto a USB device. The Control Menu display appears on the
For connecting the USB device, see TV screen.
“Connecting the USB device” (page 71). 3 Press X/x to select [USB
TRANSFER], then press .
The transferred music is limited to private use
only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires 4 Press .

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

permission of the copyright holders. “READING” appears in the front panel
display until the tracks recorded on the
Notes on USB transferring audio CD appear on the TV screen.
• Do not connect the unit and the USB device Note
through a USB hub. • It takes several minutes to display the tracks
• Make sure there is enough space in the USB depending on the number of tracks.
device for transferring.
• Do not remove the USB device during
5 Select a track that you want to transfer.

transferring. Remaining space of the USB device

• When you are transferring tracks from a CD,
USB TRANSFER
the tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 files.
• When you are transferring MP3 files from a 1 TRACK 01 START
TRACK 02
DATA CD/DATA DVD, the MP3 files are ALL
2 TRACK 03
3 TRACK 04 ALL
transferred with the same bit rate as the TRACK 05
original MP3 files. TRACK 06
TRACK 07
• CD text information is not transferred in the TRACK 08
created MP3 files.
• If you stop a transfer halfway, the MP3 file that Tracks to be transferred.
was being created is deleted.
• Transferring stops automatically if: x To select the desired track
– The USB device runs out of space during Press X/x to select the track, then press .
transfer. The tracks are marked in the order that you
select.
– The number of MP3 files on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number that x To select all tracks on the audio CD
the system can recognize. Press C/X/x/c to select [x ALL], then
• You can store up to 150 files in a folder. press .
• You can store up to 199 folders in a single x To cancel the track
USB device. Press X/x to select the track, then press .
• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer The mark on the track is removed.
already exists on the USB device with the
x To cancel all the tracks
same name, a sequential number is added after
Press C/X/x/c to select [s ALL], then
the name without overwriting the original
press .
folder or file.

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Remaining space of the USB device
press .
The system starts transferring and the status USB TRANSFER
of transferring appears. 2002_Remixes

To cancel transferring, press x. 01_Back_Seat_O... START

02_One_Nights_...
ALL
03_Are_You_Ma...
04_I_Can_Lose_... ALL
05_Soul_Survivo...
Transferring MP3 files on a 06_Strangers_B...
07_Stay_maxi_ve...
DATA CD/DATA DVD onto a USB
device MP3 files/folders to be transferred.

1 Load a DATA CD/DATA DVD. x To select the desired MP3 file/folder

Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is press .
in stop mode.
The MP3 files/folders are marked.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen. x To select all MP3 files/folders
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then
3 Press X/x to select [USB press .
TRANSFER], then press .
x To cancel the MP3 file/folder
4 Press X/x to select [TRACK] or Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then
[FOLDER], then press .
press . The mark on the MP3 file/folder
• [TRACK]: The tracks recorded on the is removed.
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
transfer the desired MP3 files. x To cancel all MP3 files/folders
Press C/X/x/c to select [ ALL], then
• [FOLDER]: The folders recorded on the
press .
DATA CD/DATA DVD appear. You can
transfer all MP3 files in the folder. Go to 7 Press C/X/x/c to select [START], then
Step 6. press .
“READING” appears in the front panel The system starts transferring and the
display until the tracks/folders appear on transferring status appears.
the TV screen. To cancel transferring, press x.
Note
• It takes several minutes to display the tracks/
folders depending on the number of tracks/ Transferring by single button
folders.
press
5 Press X/x to select the desired folder,
then press . You can transfer tracks/MP3 files simply onto a
The MP3 files in the selected folder appear. USB device by using REC TO USB.

6 Select an MP3 file/folder that you want To transfer all tracks on an audio
to transfer. CD or all MP3 files onto a USB
device
Tracks on an audio CD are transferred onto a
USB device by encoding to MP3 format.
1 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA
DVD.
2 Press x.

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The REC TO USB indicator flashes. Then, Folder and file generation
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of rules
the USB device appear alternately in the
front panel display. When transferring onto a USB device, a
4 Press H. “MUSIC” folder is created directly below the
Transferring starts and the REC TO USB “ROOT”. Folders and files are generated within
indicator lights up. this “MUSIC” folder as follows according to the
transferring method and source.
When transferring is completed,
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel • When transferring all tracks on an audio CD or
display and the disc and the USB device all MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD
stop automatically. Source Folder name File name
To cancel transferring, press x. MP3 Same as the transferring source1)

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Audio CD “FLDR001”2) “TRACK001”3)
To transfer a single track on an
audio CD or a single MP3 file onto • When transferring a single track on an audio
a USB device CD or a single MP3 file on a DATA CD/
You can transfer the track/MP3 file that is DATA DVD
currently playing back. A track on an audio CD
is transferred onto a USB device by encoding to Source Folder name File name
MP3 format. MP3 “REC1-MP3”4) Same as the
transferring
1 Load an audio CD/DATA CD/DATA source1)
DVD. Audio CD “REC1-CD”4) “TRACK001”3)
2 Select the desired track/MP3 file, then
1)
press H. Up to 64 characters of the name are assigned
(including the extension).
Playback of the selected track/MP3 file
2)
starts. Folders are assigned in numeric order thereafter.
3)Files
3 Press REC TO USB on the unit.
4)A
are assigned in numeric order thereafter.
new file is transferred in the “REC1-MP3” or
The REC TO USB indicator flashes. Then,
“REC1-CD” folder each time REC1 transferring is
“PUSH PLAY” and the remaining space of performed.
the USB device appear alternately in the
front panel display.
4 Press H. Erasing audio files on a USB
Transferring of the selected track/MP3 file device
starts and the REC TO USB indicator lights
up. You can erase audio files (“.mp3,” “.wma,” or
When transferring is completed, “.m4a”) on the USB device.
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel
display and the disc and the USB device
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“USB” appears in the front panel
stop automatically. display.
To cancel transferring, press x.
2 Press X/x to select a folder.
x To erase all audio files in a folder
Press CLEAR.
x To erase an audio file
Press .

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 The list of files contained in the folder
appears. Using a Sony Ericsson
Press X/x to select the desired audio file,
then press CLEAR. Mobile Phone
3 Press C/c to select [YES], then press
You can connect a Sony Ericsson mobile phone
.
to the system and enjoy music from it via this
To cancel, select [NO], then press . system, or transfer music from this system to the
Note mobile phone.
• Do not remove the USB device while erasing.
• If the folder to be erased contains non-audio format
1 Connect the mobile phone to the
(USB) port.
files or sub folders, these are erased from the list on
the TV screen, but are not erased from the USB 2 Set the data transfer mode of your
device. mobile phone to File Transfer (Mass
Storage).
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the mobile
phone.
3 Perform playback or transfer via the
system.
• Playback: See “Playing Back Files of a
USB Device” (page 71).
• Transferring: See “Transferring Songs
onto a USB Device” (page 79)
Note
• Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned
on.
• Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile phone
when connecting to the system.
• While the mobile phone is connected to this system,
do not insert or detach the memory card.
• Some files supported by the mobile phone may not be
supported by the system.
• When a song is registered in a music playlist on your
mobile phone and you erase the song via this system,
the playlist entry is not modified.

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 Note

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, images are also output. In this case, the
PORT Adapter system outputs the composite video signal only,
regardless of the type of video signal.
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) Tip
adapter is for enjoying sound from a portable • Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
audio source or computer. By connecting a adapter, you may be able to operate a connected
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can component using either the buttons on the remote or
enjoy sound from the connected component on the unit. The following illustration shows an example
the system. of buttons that can be used in this case.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters
vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

PORT adapter, see page 24.
Note
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter to/from the unit while the system is
turned on.
• When you use the system and the Bluetooth Wireless
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-BT1, not supplied) at
the same time, transmission distance between the ./>
Bluetooth transmitter and Bluetooth Wireless Audio H
Adapter may be reduced. In this case, place the x
Bluetooth transmitter as far as possible from the X
system, or move the Bluetooth Wireless Audio
Adapter closer to the Bluetooth transmitter.
• When you use the system and the Wireless Network
Audio Adapter (such as TDM-NC1, not supplied) at
the same time, place the Wireless Network Audio
Adapter as far as possible from the system.

Playing the connected

component on the system

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DMPORT” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Start playback of the connected
component.
The sound and images from the connected
component are played on the system or
connected TV.
For operation details, refer to the operating
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.

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 Using an S-AIR Product Establishing sound
transmission between the unit
The unit is compatible with the S-AIR function
(page 120), which allows sound transmission
and S-AIR sub unit
between S-AIR products. (ID setting)
About S-AIR products For the surround amplifier
There are two types of S-AIR products. For the S-AIR receiver
• S-AIR main unit (this unit): This is for
Simply by matching the ID of the unit and the
transmitting sound. You can use up to three
S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound
S-AIR main units. (The number of usable
transmission.
S-AIR main units depends on the use
environment.) To set the ID of the unit
• S-AIR sub unit: This is for receiving sound.
– Surround amplifier: You can enjoy
1 Press "/1 on the unit.
surround speaker sound wirelessly. The system turns on.
– S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system 2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
sound in another room.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR ID”
appears in the front panel display, then
Room A
S-AIR main unit press or c.
4 Press X/x to select the desired ID.
You can select any ID (A, B, or C).
5 Press .
The setting is made.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
S-AIR sub unit The system menu turns off.
(surround amplifier)
7 Set the S-AIR sub unit to the same ID.
Room B Sound transmission is established as
follows (example):

S-AIR sub unit S-AIR main unit

(S-AIR receiver) (This unit)
ID A

Note
• You cannot operate this function if you do not insert
the wireless transceiver into the unit correctly
(page 27).

ID A ID A
S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit

Tip
• To confirm the current ID, perform Steps 1 to 3
above. When you pair the unit with the S-AIR sub

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 unit (page 86), “(PAIRING)” appears beside ID in
the front panel display. Enjoying the system’s sound in
To set the ID of the surround another room
amplifier For the S-AIR receiver
1 Make sure that the SURROUND
SELECTOR switch of the surround You can enjoy the system’s sound by using the
amplifier is set to SURROUND. S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be
2 Set the S-AIR ID switch of the surround placed in another room for enjoying the
amplifier to match the ID (A, B, or C) of system’s sound there.
the unit.
For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the
3 Press POWER on the surround operating instructions of the S-AIR receiver.
amplifier.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

When sound transmission is established,
the POWER / ON LINE indicator of the 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR
surround amplifier turns green. MODE” appears in the front panel
display, then press or c.
For details of the POWER / ON LINE
indicator, see “To check the transmission 3 Press X/x to select the desired setting.
status” (page 30). • “PARTY”: The S-AIR receiver outputs
sound according to functions set on the
To set the ID of the S-AIR unit.
receiver • “SEPARATE”: You can set the desired
Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR function for the S-AIR receiver while unit
receiver. functions do not change.

To use multiple S-AIR main units 4 Press .

You can use multiple S-AIR main units by The setting is made.
setting a different ID for each component. 5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
S-AIR main unit
Other S-AIR
6 Select the desired function on the
(This unit) S-AIR receiver.
main unit
x When “PARTY” is set
ID A ID B The S-AIR receiver’s function changes
sequentially as you press FUNCTION of
the main unit (page 35) or S-AIR CH of the
S-AIR receiver.
x When “SEPARATE” is set
The S-AIR receiver’s function changes
by pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR
ID A ID A ID B receiver as follows.
S-AIR sub unit S-AIR S-AIR sub unit
sub unit
“MAIN UNIT” t “TUNER FM” t
“DMPORT” t …

To enjoy the same function as the unit,

select “MAIN UNIT.”

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 7 Adjust the volume on the S-AIR 5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
receiver. The system menu turns off.
Note Note
• When the sound is other than 2 channel stereo, multi- • When you turn the system off while “S-AIR STBY”
channel sound is downmixed to 2 channel. is set to “STBY ON,” “S-AIR” flashes (when sound
transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is
To control the system from the not established), or lights up (when sound
S-AIR receiver transmission between the unit and S-AIR receiver is
You can control the system from the S-AIR established) in the front panel display.
receiver by using the following buttons.

Press Operation
Identifying the unit with a
H, X, x, Share the same operations on the specific S-AIR sub unit
./> remote and unit. (Pairing operation)
S-AIR CH Change the function of the system.
For the surround amplifier
For details, refer to the operating instructions of For the S-AIR receiver
the S-AIR receiver.
It is easy to set the same ID for the unit and an
S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier or
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver S-AIR receiver, to establish sound transmission.
However, neighbors may also receive your
while the unit is in standby system’s sound if IDs are the same, or you may
mode receive sound from neighbors. To prevent this,
you can identify the unit with a specific S-AIR
For the S-AIR receiver sub unit by performing the pairing operation.
x Before pairing
You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the unit
Sound transmission is established by ID
is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to
(example).
“STBY ON.”
1 Press SYSTEM MENU. Your room Neighbor

2 Press X/x repeatedly until “S-AIR

This unit

STBY” appears in the front panel

display, then press or c.
ID A
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting.
• “STBY ON”: You can enjoy the S-AIR
receiver while the unit is in standby mode
or turned on. The power consumption
during the standby mode increases.
• “STBY OFF”: You cannot enjoy the
ID A ID A
S-AIR receiver while the unit is in S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit
standby mode.
The default setting differs depending on the
area.
4 Press .
The setting is made.

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x After pairing 6 Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit.
Sound transmission is established between the
x For the surround amplifier
paired unit and S-AIR sub unit(s) only.
Press POWER on the surround amplifier to
Your room Neighbor turn on the surround amplifier and press
PAIRING on the rear panel of the surround
This unit
amplifier.
The PAIRING indicator of the surround
ID A No transmission amplifier flashes red when pairing starts.
When sound transmission is established,
the PAIRING indicator of the surround
amplifier turns red and “PAIRING” and
“COMPLETE” appear alternately in the
front panel display.

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

ID A ID A Tip
S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit • To press PAIRING on the rear panel of the
surround amplifier, a slim instrument, such as a
paper clip, can be used.
Pairing
x For the S-AIR receiver
To perform pairing Refer to the operating instructions of the
S-AIR receiver.
1 Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want
When sound transmission is established,
to pair near the unit.
“PAIRING” and “COMPLETE” appear
Note alternately in the front panel display.
• Remove headphones from the surround
Note
amplifier (if connected).
• Perform pairing within several minutes of Step
2 Match the IDs of the unit and the S-AIR 5. If you do not, “PAIRING” and
sub unit. “INCOMPLETE” appear alternately in the front
• To set the ID of the unit, see “To set the ID panel display. To continue pairing, press and
of the unit” (page 84). start again from Step 5. To cancel pairing, press
SYSTEM MENU.
• To set the ID of the surround amplifier,
see “To set the ID of the surround 7 Press SYSTEM MENU.
amplifier” (page 85). The system menu turns off.
• To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer
to the operating instructions of the S-AIR To cancel pairing
receiver. Perform the ID setting of the unit according to
the procedure of “To set the ID of the unit.” If
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
you select a new ID, pairing is canceled.
4 Press X/x repeatedly until “PAIRING”
appears in the front panel display, then
press or c.
5 After “START” appears in the front
panel display, press .
The unit starts pairing and “SEARCH”
flashes in the front panel display.
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 Note
If sound transmission is • In most cases, you will not need to change this
setting.
unstable
– If “RF CHANGE” is set to “OFF,” transmission
For the surround amplifier between the unit and S-AIR sub unit can be
For the S-AIR receiver performed using one of the following channels.
– S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for IEEE
If you use multiple wireless systems which share 802.11b/g channel 1
the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or – S-AIR ID B: equivalent channel for IEEE
Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products 802.11b/g channel 6
or other wireless systems may be unstable. In – S-AIR ID C: equivalent channel for IEEE
802.11b/g channel 11
this case, the transmission may be improved by
• The transmission may be improved by changing the
changing the following “RF CHANGE” setting.
transmission channel (frequency) of the other
1 Press SYSTEM MENU. wireless system(s). For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the other wireless system(s).
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “RF
CHANGE” appears in the front panel
display, then press or c.
3 Press X/x to select the desired setting.
• “AUTO”: Normally select this. The
system changes “RF CHANGE” to “ON”
or “OFF” automatically.
• “ON”: The system transmits sound by
searching for the better channel for
transmitting.
• “OFF”: The system transmits sound by
fixing the channel for transmitting.
4 Press .
The setting is made.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
6 When you set “RF CHANGE” to “OFF,”
select the ID so that sound
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 7 Press C/c to select a setting.
• [STANDARD]: Select this when you
Other Operations install all the speakers normally.
• [NO CENTER]: Select this when you
Getting Optimal install the front and surround speakers
only.
Surround Sound for a • [NO SURROUND]: Select this when you
Room install the center and front speakers only.
• [FRONT ONLY]: Select this when you
[SPEAKER FORMATION] install the front speakers only.
• [ALL FRONT]: Select this when you
Depending on the shape of the room, you cannot
install all the speakers in front of the
install some speakers. For better surround
listening position.
sound, Sony recommends that first you decide
the position of the speakers. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select
this when you install the front and
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until surround speakers in front of the listening

Other Operations
“DVD” appears in the front panel position.
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
8 Press .
The setting is made and the confirmation
in stop mode.
display appears.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen. 9 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
press .
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
• [YES]: Continue with [AUTO
then press .
CALIBRATION]. Follow the procedure
The options for [SETUP] appear. from Step 7 of “Calibrating the
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then Appropriate Settings Automatically”
press . (page 90).
The Setup Display appears. • [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP],
then press .
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
6 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER
FORMATION], then press .
The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

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 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 mic
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume
down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP], 8 Press C/c to select [YES].
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
9 Press .
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then Be quiet during the measurement.
press .
Note
The Setup Display appears.
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], make sure
5 Press X/x to select [AUDIO SETUP], that the surround amplifier turns on and you
then press . install the surround amplifier in the appropriate
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear. location. If you install the surround amplifier in
an improper location, such as another room,
6 Press X/x to select [AUTO proper measurement will not be obtained.
CALIBRATION], then press . • The environment of the room in which the
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] system is installed may affect measurements.
appear. When the measurements differ considerably
from the status of the speaker installation,
7 Connect the calibration mic (supplied) perform the speaker settings manually by
to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front following “Settings for the speakers” (page 63).
panel.
10 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then
Set up the calibration mic at ear level using press .
a tripod, etc. (not supplied).
x The measurement is OK.
The front of each speaker should face the
calibration mic, and there should be no Disconnect the calibration mic, then select
obstruction between the speakers and the [YES]. The result is implemented.
calibration mic. When you want to cancel the measurement
and retry [AUTO CALIBRATION], select
[NO].

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 x The measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to
retry.
Controlling the TV with
Note the Supplied Remote
• While the Auto Calibration function is working, do
not operate the system. You can control the TV (Sony only) by using the
following buttons. Use these buttons (other than
TV [/1 and THEATRE) while pressing the TV
button.

Note
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons.

By pressing You can

TV [/1 Turn the TV on/off.

Other Operations
THEATRE Enjoy optimal image quality
suited for movies.
INPUT* Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
VOLUME +/–* Adjust the TV volume.
PROG +/–* Select the TV channel.
Number Select the TV channel.
buttons*, -*
ENTER*
TOOLS* Displays the operation menu for
the current display.
RETURN* Return to the previous channel or
layer on the menu of the TV.
MENU* Display the menu of the TV.
MUTING* Turn off the TV sound
temporarily.
C/X/x/c*, * Select the item on the menu.

* Use these buttons while pressing the TV button.

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 To set the system to karaoke
Enjoying Karaoke mode on the Control Menu
display
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu display appears.
You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a Note
disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. • The Control Menu display will not appear if no
disc is in the unit.
Note
• You cannot use the karaoke function with the S-AIR 2 Press X/x repeatedly to select
receiver. When using the karaoke function, turn the [KARAOKE MODE], then press .
S-AIR receiver off. The options for [KARAOKE MODE]
Tip appear.
• You can also enjoy the karaoke function with an
audio file in the USB device. In this case, some
3 Press X/x to select [ON], then press
.
functions may not work.
The system enters karaoke mode.
To cancel karaoke mode, select [OFF].
Setting the system to karaoke Note

mode • Before connecting, press MIC VOL – to set the

microphone volume to minimum.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until • Karaoke mode cannot be set with headphones
connected to the unit or surround amplifier.
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display. • When headphones are connected to the unit or
surround amplifier, karaoke mode is set to off
2 Plug a microphone into the MIC jack. automatically. Even if you remove the headphones,
karaoke mode is not set to on automatically.
• If you play the Super Audio CD layer of a Super
Audio CD (page 42), karaoke mode will be set to off
automatically. In this case, the beginning of the sound
may be cut off. To avoid the sound cutting, play the
Super Audio CD after you set [KARAOKE MODE]
PHON
ES to [OFF].
MIC
/A.CAL
AUDIO
IN / MIC
• In karaoke mode, the overall volume may drop.
• Microphone sound is not output when:
– the microphone is not connected to the unit
properly.
– the microphone volume is set to minimum.
– you use a microphone other than the monaural
dynamic type.

Tip
The system enters karaoke mode. • The karaoke play is performed with the audio channel
“ ” lights up in the front panel display. you selected using AUDIO (page 41).

3 Start music playback.

Sing along to the music. Adjusting the microphone
The microphone sound is output from the
system’s speakers. You can adjust the microphone volume and
level of the echo effect.
To cancel karaoke mode
Disconnect the microphones.

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To adjust the microphone volume Speaker output in Dolby Digital
Press MIC VOL +/– to adjust the
Karaoke format
microphone volume.
Accompaniment Accompaniment
To add the echo effect
Front Front
Press ECHO. (L) Center (R)
Each time you press ECHO, the echo level
changes as follows: Guide melody

Surround Surround
“ECHO OFF” t “ECHO 1” (L) (R)
R r
“ECHO 3” T “ECHO 2” Guide vocal 1 Guide vocal 2

To cancel the echo effect, select “ECHO OFF.” You can select any of these. These are output
from the respective speakers.
Note

Other Operations
• If howling occurs: You can check the audio information by
– move the microphone away from the speakers. pressing AUDIO (page 41). When playing a
– lower the microphone volume or echo level. Dolby Digital Karaoke disc, “ ” appears as the
– lower the overall volume. current audio format.

Example:
Dolby Digital Karaoke format
1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2

Dolby Digital format, which reproduces 2/0: Recorded only with

surround sound using 5 channels, can also accompaniment.
contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format 3/0: Recorded with guide
melody.
which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby
3/1: Recorded with guide melody
Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and and one guide vocal.
guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the 3/2: Recorded with guide melody
accompaniment. You can select them when the and two guide vocals.
system is in karaoke mode.

Speaker output in normal Dolby

Digital format (5 channel Changing the key of a song
surround)
(Key Control)
Front left Center Front right
speaker (L) speaker speaker (R) You can change the key to suit your vocal range,
except when the system is in stop mode.
Press KEYCON #/2 to suit your vocal range
in karaoke mode.
You can adjust the key higher or lower in
13 steps (26 – #6).
Note
Surround left Surround right
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change
speaker (L) speaker (R)
the key.

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 • The key automatically returns to the original key
when: Selecting the vocals (Vocal
– you turn off the power.
– you change the function.
Select)
– the disc tray is opened.
– you stop playback.
– the title or track changes. When playing a DVD with the Dolby Digital
– you change the album. Karaoke format in karaoke mode, you can turn
– the play item is changed during PBC playback. on or off the guide vocal recorded in the karaoke
– you perform Scan Play. track.
– you cancel karaoke mode. When playing a VIDEO CD/CD in karaoke
– the DVD layer is changed. mode, you can listen to the vocals.
• This function does not affect TV sound if the system
and TV are connected with the HDMI cable and You can also change the guide vocal channel.
system sound is output from the TV. You can select different kinds of vocals.
1 Press DISPLAY in karaoke mode.
Playing karaoke with any The Control Menu display appears.
stereo disc (Karaoke Pon) 2 Press X/x repeatedly to select
[VOCAL SELECT], then press .
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded The options for [VOCAL SELECT] appear.
disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing
the sound of the vocals.
3 Press X/x repeatedly to select the
desired vocal channel.
Press KARAOKE PON in karaoke mode. The output channel changes as follows.

To cancel Karaoke Pon mode x DVD VIDEO

• [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
Press KARAOKE PON again.
• [1+2]: Guide vocal 1+2
Note
• [1]: Guide vocal 1
• This function may not work well in the following
• [2]: Guide vocal 2
cases:
– Only a few instruments are playing x VIDEO CD/CD
– A duet is playing • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
– The vocals on the disc deviate from the center • [L+R]: Same sound is output from both
– Monaural-recorded discs (the accompaniment is speakers.
also reduced) • [STEREO]: The standard stereo sound
– Multiplex
• During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is x Super VCD
reduced. • [OFF]: The guide vocal is canceled.
• Karaoke Pon mode is automatically canceled when: • [1:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 1
– you turn off the power. is output from both speakers.
– you change the function. • [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the
– the disc tray is opened. audio track 1
– AUDIO stream is changed. • [2:L+R]: Same sound of the audio track 2
– you set [VOCAL SELECT] to other than [OFF]. is output from both speakers.
– you cancel karaoke mode. • [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2
4 Press .

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Note Your score is displayed for five seconds,
• Depending on the discs, you may not be able to during which time the system enters pause
change the guide vocal channel. mode.
• The channel returns to the default setting when: After your score, the ranking is displayed as
– you turn off the power. follows.
– you change the function. • The ranking is displayed as a list with the
– the disc tray is opened. top 3 scores.
– AUDIO stream is changed. • Your score and ranking for the last song
– you cancel karaoke mode. flash.
– you set Karaoke Pon mode to on.
• If you are in the top 10, your ranking is
displayed. If not, [10+] is displayed.
• If your score is “0,” your score is not
Selecting the scoring mode displayed in the ranking list.
(Score Mode) • In a tie score, the most recent score
becomes higher.
When karaoke mode is turned on, you can use

Other Operations
Note
the scoring mode.
• The highest score is reset when the system is turned
Your score is calculated by comparing your
off.
voice with the music source.
• The score mode function may be canceled when
1 Press DISPLAY. certain remote buttons are pressed.
The Control Menu display appears. • In some cases, you may not be able to use the scoring
mode.
2 Press X/x repeatedly to select • The ranking list is cleared when the system is in
[SCORE MODE], then press . standby mode.
The options for [SCORE MODE] appear.
Tip
3 Press X/x repeatedly to select a • The [SCORE MODE] setting is automatically
setting. changed to [BEGINNER 1] when the system is
turned off.
• [BEGINNER 1]: Beginner level. The
score is displayed while singing.
• [BEGINNER 2]: Beginner level.
• [EXPERT 1]: Advanced level. The score
is displayed while singing.
• [EXPERT 2]: Advanced level.
• [DEMO]: Demonstration mode. The
score is displayed regardless of singing.
4 Press .
5 Start playing the music.
6 Press SCORE before singing a song in
karaoke mode.
The previous highest score appears on the
TV screen.
7 After singing for more than a minute,
press SCORE again to view your score.
Your score is calculated on a scale of 0 to
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 – “DEC. MODE” is set to “A.F.D. STD” or
Using the Sound Effect “A.F.D. MULTI.”
– The sound mode is set to “AUTO,”
“MOVIE,” “MUSIC,” or “NEWS”.
Reinforcing bass frequencies – Headphones are not connected.
– Karaoke mode is off.
You can reinforce bass frequencies.
To turn off the sound effect
Press DYNAMIC BASS.
“D. BASS ON” appears in the front panel Select other than “A.F.D. STD” or “A.F.D.
display and bass frequencies are effectively MULTI” for “DEC. MODE” (page 36).
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
would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It
is useful for watching movies at night.
Press NIGHT.
“NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display
and the sound effect is activated.
Note
• This effect does not work for a Super Audio CD.
When you load a Super Audio CD during “NIGHT
ON,” the sound effect turns off automatically.
• When sound is output from the center speaker, this
effect is more pronounced, as speech (movie dialog,
etc.) is easy to hear. When sound is not output from
the center speaker, or you are using the headphones,
the system optimally adjusts the volume.

To turn off the sound effect

Press NIGHT again.

Enhancing compressed sound

You can enhance compressed sound such as an
MP3 audio file.

This effect is activated automatically when all

the following conditions are satisfied:
– The function is set to “DMPORT,”
“AUDIO,” or “USB”.

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Selecting the Effect to Enjoying Multiplex
Suit the Source Broadcast Sound
You can select a suitable sound mode for movies (DUAL MONO)
or music. You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when
Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital
playback until the desired mode appears in multiplex broadcast signal.
the front panel display. Note
• “AUTO”: The system automatically selects • To receive a Dolby Digital signal, you need to
“MOVIE” (the MOVIE indicator lights up) or connect a TV or other component to the unit with an
“MUSIC” (the MUSIC indicator lights up) to optical or coaxial digital cord (page 23) and set the
produce the sound effect depending on the disc digital output mode of the TV or other component to
or sound stream. Dolby Digital.
• “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired

Other Operations
movies. The MOVIE indicator lights up. signal appears in the front panel display.
• “MOVIE-D.C.S.-”*: The system reproduces • “MAIN”: Sound of the main language will be
the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures output.
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema • “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be
production studio. This is a standard mode, output.
great for watching most any type of movie. • “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main
The MOVIE indicator lights up. and sub languages will be output.
• “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for
music. The MUSIC indicator lights up.
• “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for
sports program.
• “NEWS”: The system provides the sound for
voice program, such as news.
* DCS technology is used (page 119).

Note
• When you connect headphones to the unit and
surround amplifier, play a Super Audio CD, or the
system is in karaoke mode, you can select “AUTO,”
“MOVIE,” or “MUSIC” only.
• Depending on the disc or source, when you select
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off
as the system selects the optimum mode
automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select
other than “AUTO.”
• Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may
not be effective.
• You cannot operate these setup items when you
connect headphones to the surround amplifier.
• When changing the sound mode while using the
S-AIR receiver, sound from the S-AIR receiver may
skip.

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 Changing the Input Level Using the Sleep Timer
of the Sound from You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Connected Components You can preset the time in 1 or 10-minute
increments.
Distortion may occur when you listen to a
component connected to the TV or SAT/ 1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
CABLE jacks on the rear panel, or to the 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “SLEEP”
AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. Distortion is appears in the front panel display, then
not a malfunction and will depend on the press or c.
component connected.
To prevent distortion, reduce the input level on
3 Press X/x to select a setting.
the unit. The minutes display (the remaining time)
changes by 10 minutes.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV,”
“SAT/CABLE,” or “AUDIO” appears in Tip

the front panel display. • You can select the remaining time by pressing
the number buttons. In this case, you can preset
2 Press SYSTEM MENU. the time in 1-minute increments.
3 Press X/x repeatedly until 4 Press .
“ATTENUATE” appears in the front The setting is made and “SLEEP” flashes in
panel display, then press or c.
the front panel display.
4 Press X/x to select a setting.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
• “ATT ON”: You can attenuate the input
The system menu turns off.
level. The output level is changed.
• “ATT OFF”: Normal input level.
5 Press .
The setting is made.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
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Changing the Brightness Viewing Information
of the Front Panel About the Disc
Display and
Illuminations
You can set the brightness of the front panel Viewing the playing time and
display to either of 2 levels, and the
illuminations on the front panel of the unit
remaining time in the front
(POWER, OPERATION DIAL, REC TO USB) panel display
to on/off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Each time you press DISPLAY while playing
2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER” the disc, the display changes:

Other Operations
appears in the front panel display, then 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ...
press or c. Some displayed items may disappear after a few
3 Press X/x to select the brightness of seconds.
the front panel display.
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR
• “DIMMER OFF”: The front panel display 1 Playing time of the current title
is bright and the illuminations on the front 2 Remaining time of the current title
panel display light up. 3 Playing time of the current chapter
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display 4 Remaining time of the current chapter
is dark and the illuminations on the front 5 Disc name
panel display go off. 6 Title and chapter
4 Press . x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
The setting is made. Super Audio CD/CD
1 Playing time of the current track
5 Press SYSTEM MENU.
2 Remaining time of the current track
The system menu turns off. 3 Playing time of the disc
4 Remaining time of the disc
5 Track name
6 Track and index*
* VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only.
x Super VCD
1 Playing time of the current track
2 Track text
3 Track and index number
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file)
1 Playing time and current track number
2 Track (file) name*
* If an MP3 file has an ID3 tag, the system will
display an album name or title name from the ID3
tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.

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 x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD (video x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/
file) Super Audio CD/CD
1 Playing time of the current file • T **:**
2 Current file name Playing time of the current track
3 Current album and file number • T-**:**
Note
Remaining time of the current track
• The system can only display the first level of the • D **:**
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. Playing time of the current disc
• If a file name of the MP3 file cannot be displayed, “*” • D-**:**
will appear in the front panel display instead. Remaining time of the current disc
• The disc name or track name may not be displayed
depending on the text.
x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3
file)
• Playing time of MP3 files and video files may not be
displayed correctly. • T **:**
Playing time of the current track
Tip
• When the system is playing a VIDEO CD with PBC x DATA CD (video file)/DATA DVD
functions, the playing time is displayed. (video file)
• **:**:**
Playing time of the current file
Viewing the playing time and Note

remaining time on the TV • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some

languages.
screen • Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text
The following display appears on the TV characters will be displayed.
screen.

T 1: 01: 40
Checking the play information
of the disc
Time information
To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change
text
the time information.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to
The display and the kinds of time that you
display text recorded in the DVD/Super Audio
can check depend on the disc you are
CD/CD.
playing.
The DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text appears
x DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR only when text is recorded in the disc. You
• T **:**:** cannot change the text. If the disc does not
Playing time of the current title contain text, “NO TEXT” appears.
• T-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter Dvorak/Tchaikovsky /NedPho/Kreizberg
Adagio - Allegro molto
• C-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
x VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
• **:**
Playing time of the current scene

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To check DATA CD/DATA DVD * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital
(MP3 file/video file) text camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 files Association (JEITA).
or video files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you
can display the name of the folder/MP3 file/
video file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of
data per second of the current audio) on the TV
screen.
Example for playback of an audio file
Bit rate*

T 0: 13 192k MP3

Other Operations
2002_Remixes
Soul_Survivor_rap_version

Folder name** MP3 file**/video file name

* Appears when playing an MP3 file on a DATA CD/

DATA DVD.
** If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
display an album name or title name from the ID3
tag information.
The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are
used for a single MP3 file.

Checking the date information

of a JPEG image file
You can check the date information during
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image file.
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu display appears on the TV
screen.

5( 8)
10( 15) DATA CD
2002/9/18

Date information

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 5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP],
Returning to the Default then press .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
Settings 6 Press X/x to select [RESET] and press
c.

Returning the system 7 Press C/c to select [YES].

parameters, such as preset You can also quit the process and return to
the Control Menu display by selecting [NO]
stations, to the default here.
settings 8 Press .
Do not press [/1 while resetting the system
"/1 N x as it takes a few seconds to complete.
Note
• The [MEDIA], [INTERVAL], [EFFECT], and
[MULTI/2CH] settings also return to the default
settings.

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.

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

Returning the [SETUP] settings

to the default
You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 57)
other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the
default settings.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until
“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.
2 Press DISPLAY while the system is
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the
TV screen.
3 Press X/x to select [SETUP],
then press .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then
press .
The Setup Display appears.

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 On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
Additional Information with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
Precautions section is suddenly played.

On cleaning
On power sources
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
the cord. If you have any questions or problems concerning
On placement your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• Place the system in a location with adequate On cleaning discs, disc/lens

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. cleaners
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
(including wet or spray types). These may cause
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
the apparatus to malfunction.
not place the system in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating. On your TV’s color

Additional Information
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
on the system. The system is equipped with a high
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked,
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist,
the system can overheat and malfunction.
place the speakers further away from the TV set.
• Do not place the system on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
IMPORTANT NOTICE
block the ventilation slots. Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
• Do not install the system near heat sources such as video image or on-screen display image on your
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or video image or on-screen display image displayed
shock. on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
• Do not install the system in an inclined position. It is permanent damage to your television screen.
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
• Keep the system and discs away from components this.
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or
large loudspeakers. On moving the system
• Do not place heavy objects on the system.
Before moving the system, make sure that there is no
On operation disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains).
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
About S-AIR function
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should
• As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by radio
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In
waves, sound may skip when radio waves are
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
obstructed. This is a characteristic of radio waves and
on for about half an hour until the moisture
is not malfunction.
evaporates.
• As the S-AIR product(s) transmits sound by radio
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
waves, equipment that generates electromagnetic
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
energy, such as a microwave oven, may prevent
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
sound transmission.
have it checked by qualified personnel before
• As the S-AIR product(s) uses the radio waves that
operating it any further.
share the same frequency as other wireless systems,
such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices it may
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 this case, take the following steps to enhance the
transmission of signals:
– Avoid placing the S-AIR product(s) near other
Notes about the Discs
wireless systems.
On handling discs
– Avoid using the S-AIR product(s) and the other
wireless systems spontaneously. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
– The transmission may be improved by changing edge. Do not touch the surface.
the transmission channel (frequency) of the other • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
wireless system(s). For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the other wireless
system(s).
• The transmission distance differs depending on the
usage of environment. Find a location where
transmission between the S-AIR main unit and sub
unit is most effective, and install the S-AIR main unit
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
and sub unit there.
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
• Place the S-AIR product(s) on the stable surface off
the floor. a car parked in direct sunlight as the
• Poor transmission may occur and the transmission temperature may rise considerably inside the
distance may be too short if the following conditions car.
exist: • After playing, store the disc in its case.
– There is a wall/floor made of reinforced concrete
or stone between the S-AIR product(s).
On cleaning
– There is an iron divider/door or furniture/electric • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning
product made of fireproof glass, metal, etc., cloth.
between the S-AIR product(s). Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

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

This system can only play back a standard

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

Do not use a disc that has a commercially

available accessory attached, such as a label or
ring.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
In the event of a problem with the S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together
(main unit and S-AIR sub unit).

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

Additional Information
• 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.

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 Picture
Symptom Remedy
There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely.
• The video connecting cords are damaged.
• The unit is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 21).
• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the
system.
• Check the output method on your system (page 21).
• You have set progressive format but your TV cannot accept the signal in
progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the
default setting) (page 34).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set progressive format. In this case, return the
setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 34).
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The unit is connected to an input device that is not HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) compliant (“HDMI” on the front panel does not
light up) (page 21).
• If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, change the type of video signal
output from the HDMI OUT jack. It may solve the problem (page 34).
Connect the TV and the unit using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and
switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-
screen displays. Change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT
jack, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not
appear, repeat the Steps and try other options.
• You have set [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] in [VIDEO SETUP] to
[ON] (page 59) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, disconnect the HDMI cable from the unit and then set it to [OFF].
• If you are using the “DMPORT” function, the video signal is output from the
VIDEO OUT jack only.
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 experience problems when you connect your unit through
your VCR, try connecting your unit to your TV’s video input directly (page 21).
Even though you set the aspect • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
ratio in [TV TYPE] of [VIDEO
SETUP], the picture does not fill
the TV screen.
Color irregularity occurs on the The system’s speakers contain magnet parts, so magnetic distortion may occur.
TV screen. When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following items.
• If the speakers are used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the speakers
at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set.
• If the color irregularity persists, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes.
• If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set.
• Make sure that no magnetic object (magnetic latch on a TV stand, health care
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Sound
Symptom Remedy
There is no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely.
• Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed in the front panel
display.
• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return
to normal play mode.
• Fast forward or fast reverse is being performed. Press H to return to normal
play mode.
• Check the speaker settings (page 63).
• The component connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the
audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to
[ON] (page 61).
No sound is output from the • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 61).
HDMI OUT jack. • The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device
(DVI (Digital Visual Interface) jacks do not accept audio signals).
• The HDMI OUT jack does not output Super Audio CD sound.
• Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected
component off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable

Additional Information
again.
The left and right sounds are • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
unbalanced or reversed.
There is no sound from the • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 63).
subwoofer.
Severe hum or noise is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at
least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
• Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect • Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 41).
when you play a VIDEO CD, a • Make sure the unit is connected properly.
CD, or an MP3 file.
The surround effect is difficult to • Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 36).
hear when you are playing a • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 63).
sound track of Dolby Digital, • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It
DTS, or MPEG audio. may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital
or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only.
speaker only.
No sound is heard from the • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 63).
center speaker. • Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 36).
• Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less
noticeable.
• A 2 channel source is being played.

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 Symptom Remedy
No sound or only a very low- • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 19, 63).
level sound is heard from the • Check the “DEC. MODE” setting (page 36).
surround speakers. • Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less
noticeable.
• Check the wireless setting (page 30).
• A 2 channel source is being played.
The beginning of the sound is cut • Set the sound mode to “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” (page 97).
off. • Select “A.F.D. STD” for “DEC. MODE” (page 36).
There is no sound from the • The sampling frequency of the input stream is more than 48 kHz.
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/
OPTICAL jack.
Microphone sound is not output. • Set the karaoke mode to on (page 92).
• Connect the microphone to the unit properly.
• Connect a monaural dynamic microphone.

Operation
Symptom Remedy
Radio stations cannot be tuned • Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected securely. Adjust the antenna
in. (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 65).
The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit.
• The distance between the remote and the unit is too far.
• The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
• The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted.
• The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
• The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for about half an hour.
The MP3 file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.mp3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.mp3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 52).

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The JPEG image file cannot be • The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
played. • The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).
• It has an extension other than “.jpeg” or “.jpg.”
• It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
2,000,000 pixels in progressive JPEG image file which is mainly used on
Internet Web sites.
• It does not fit the TV screen (those images are reduced).
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 52).
The video file cannot be played. • The file is not created in DivX format or MP4 file format.
• The file has an extension other than “.avi,” “.divx,” “.mp4,” or “.m4v.”
• The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
• The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF (Universal Disk Format).
• The video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 52).
The titles of folder/file/file name • The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabet. Other
are not displayed correctly. characters are displayed as [*].
A disc does not start playing • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
from the beginning. Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.

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• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback
(page 43).
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the • The DVD features an auto playback function.
disc automatically.
Playback stops automatically. • Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the
system stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of these
functions such as stop, search, operations. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
Slow-motion Play, or Repeat
Play.
Messages do not appear on the • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in
TV screen in the language you [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 58).
want.
The language for the sound track • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.
cannot be changed. • The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
changed. • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off. • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 40).
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
“LOCKED” appears in the front
panel display.

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 Symptom Remedy
[Data error] appears on the TV • The MP3 file/JPEG image file/video file you want to play is broken.
screen when playing a DATA • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
CD or DATA DVD. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The file has the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg,” but is not in JPEG format.
• The file you want to play has the extension “.avi” or “.divx” but is not in DivX
format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to DivX Certified profiles.
• The file you want to play has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not in MP4
format, or is in MP4 format but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profiles.
The system does not work • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
normally. reconnect after several minutes.
The Control for HDMI function • When “HDMI” does not light up in the front panel display, check the HDMI
does not work. connection (page 21).
• Set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 60).
• Make sure that the connected component is compatible with the [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] function.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the connected component is
connected securely.
• Check the connected component’s setting for the Control for HDMI function.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in
[HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] in [HDMI
SETUP] to [ON] (page 60).
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 68).
No sound is output from the • Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [HDMI SETUP] to [ON] (page 61).
system and TV while using the • Make sure that the connected TV is compatible with the System Audio Control
System Audio Control function. function.
• For details, see “Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync”
(page 68).

USB device
Symptom Remedy
“OVERLOAD,” “REMOVE • A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the
USB,” then “PUSH POWER” (USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the
appear in the front panel display. (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display
pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Are you using a supported USB • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
device? See “Playable USB Devices” (supplement) for the supported device types.
– The USB device is not recognized.
– File or folder names are not displayed on this system.
– Playback is not possible.
– The sound skips.
– There is noise.
– A distorted sound is output.
– Transferring stops before it is finished.
There is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system, then reconnect
the USB device.

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Symptom Remedy
The sound is distorted. • The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Transfer audio files
encoded with higher bit rates onto the USB device.
There is noise or the sound skips. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
• Noise may have entered during the transferring process. Delete the file, and try
transferring again.
• Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or
FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
The USB device cannot be • The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the
connected into the (USB) correct orientation.
port.
The USB device which has been • It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of
used on another device does not backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your
work. computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32
format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of

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each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
“READING” is displayed for a • The reading process can take a long time in the following cases.
long time. – There are many folders or files on the USB device.
– The file structure is extremely complex.
– The memory capacity is excessive.
– The internal memory is fragmented.
• Sony recommends following these guidelines.
– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less
– Total files per folder: 150 or less
File names are not displayed • Transfer the music data onto the USB device again, as the data stored in the
properly. USB device may have been corrupted.
• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and letters
of the alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.
“DATA ERROR” appears in the • The audio file/JPEG image file/video file you want to play is broken.
front panel display during • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
playback of a USB device. • The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
• The file has the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg,” but is not in JPEG format.
• The file you want to play has the extension “.avi” or “.divx” but is not in DivX
format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to DivX Certified profiles.
• The file you want to play has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not in MP4
format, or is in MP4 format but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profiles.
Playback does not start. • Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
• Connect the USB device that this system can play. See “Playable USB Devices”
(supplement).
• Press H to start play.
Playback does not start from the • Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
first track. Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a USB device.
• Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback.
It takes time until playback • The system is playing an audio file in AAC format.
starts.

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 Symptom Remedy
The USB device (audio file/ • USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32
JPEG image file/video file) are unsupported.*
cannot be played back. • Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
• The MP3 file does not have the extension “.mp3.”
• The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.”
• The AAC file does not have the extension “.m4a.”
• The DivX video file does not have the extension “.avi” or “.divx.”
• The MPEG4 video file does not have the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v.”
• The data is not stored in the desired format.
• The MP3 files in formats other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played
back.
• If you use a partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can
be played.
• The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only.
• Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 76).
• The number of folders has exceeded 200.
• For audio files/JPEG image files, the folder contains more than 150 files.
• The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg.”
• The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal
mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive JPEG mode which is
mainly used on Internet Web sites.
• JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.
• The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• A WMA file that is in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format
cannot be played back.
• An AAC file that is in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played
back.
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Audio files or JPEG image files • After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more
take longer to play back than time than usual if:
others. – the number of folders or files is very large.
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.
– the memory capacity is very large.
– the file size is extremely large.
– the physical structure within the memory is fragmented.
• Sony recommends following these guidelines.
– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less
– Total files per folder: 150 or less
You cannot start transferring • The following problems may have occurred.
onto a USB device. – The USB device is full.
– The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the
upper limit.
– The USB device is write-protected.

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Transferring stops before it is • The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a
finished. USB device that this system can play.
• If the transferring and erasing operations are repeated multiple times, the file
structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the
operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the
problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Transferring to a USB device • You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices”
results in an error. (supplement).
• The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during
transferring. The USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the
operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the
problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio files or folders on the • Check if the USB device is write-protected.
USB device cannot be erased. • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing.
Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device
may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB
device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest
Sony dealer.

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The S-AIR function
Symptom Remedy
S-AIR connection is not • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away
established (sound transmission from the S-AIR main unit you are using.
is not established), e.g., the • Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 84).
indicator of the S-AIR sub unit • Another S-AIR sub unit is paired to the S-AIR main unit. Pair the desired S-AIR
does the following: sub unit with the S-AIR main unit (page 86).
• Turns off. • Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other
• Flashes. wireless devices.
• Turns red. • Avoid using any other wireless devices.
• The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.
No sound is heard from the • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away
S-AIR sub unit. from the S-AIR main unit you are using.
• Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 84).
• Confirm the pairing setting (page 86).
• Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a
microwave oven.
• Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other
wireless devices.
• Avoid using any other wireless devices.
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 88).
• Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
• Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.

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 Symptom Remedy
There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away
from the S-AIR main unit you are using.
• Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
• Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a
microwave oven.
• Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other
wireless devices.
• Avoid using any other wireless devices.
• Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 88).
• Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.

Surround amplifier operation

If no sound is output from the surround speakers, check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator
on the surround amplifier. For details of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see “Step 3: Setting up the
Wireless System” (page 30).
Symptom Remedy
The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
The POWER / ON LINE Turn off the surround amplifier and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) of
indicator does not turn on. the surround amplifier, then check the following items.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier?
• After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the AC power
cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier.
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above
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Symptom Remedy
There is no sound. Check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier.
• turns green
– The speaker cord is not connected securely.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– The volume of the S-AIR main unit is set to minimum.
– The S-AIR main unit is in mute status.
– Depending on the source or the settings of the S-AIR main unit, the effect of
the speakers may be less noticeable.
– Headphones are connected.
• flashes green
– The S-AIR main unit is not turned on.
– Pair the S-AIR main unit with another S-AIR sub unit.
– The surround amplifier is paired to another S-AIR main unit.
– Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier being
the same ID (page 84).
– Pairing operation is not completed.
– Sound transmission is poor.
Move the surround amplifier so that the POWER / ON LINE indicator turns

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green.
– Move the system away from another wireless devices.
– Avoid using any other wireless devices.
– The wireless transceiver(s) is/are not inserted correctly.
• turns red
– Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier to
SURROUND.
“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME • Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with
MIN” appear alternately in the headphones connected before you turn off the unit or if radio reception is poor.
front panel display, and the In these cases, check radio reception, and set the volume again.
volume of the unit becomes
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 When the version number
Self-diagnosis Function appears on the TV screen
When you turn on the system, the version
(When letters/numbers appear in the number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may
display) appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a
malfunction and for Sony service use only,
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to normal system operation will not be possible.
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5- Turn off the system, and then turn on the system
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a again to operate.
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on
the TV screen or front panel display. In this case,
VER.X.XX
check the following table.

C:13:50

First 3 Cause and/or corrective action

characters of
the service
number
C 13 The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth
(page 104).
C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert
the disc correctly.
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the
(XX is a system has performed the self-
number) diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10

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 Laser Output: Less than
Specifications 44.6μW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance
of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the
Amplifier Section Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Chinese models:
Signal format system
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
Mexican and Latin American models:
FL/FR/C*: 100 watts (per
NTSC
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz)
Australian models: PAL/NTSC
Subwoofer*: 100 watts (at
Other models: NTSC/PAL
3 ohms, 80 Hz)
Latin American models: USB Section
Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, (USB) port:
1 kHz, 1% THD) Maximum current: 500 mA
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
Tuner Section
FL/FR*: 144 watts (per
System PLL quartz-locked digital
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz,
synthesizer
10% THD)
FM Tuner section
C*: 142 watts (per channel
Tuning range
at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10%
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
THD)
(100 kHz step)
Subwoofer*: 280 watts (at

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Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10%
kHz step)
THD)
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Other models:
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
1 kHz, 1% THD)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power Video Section
FL/FR/C*: 144 watts (per Outputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, COMPONENT:
10% THD) Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Subwoofer*: 280 watts (at PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% 75 ohms
THD) HDMI OUT: Type A (19
* Depending on the decoding mode settings and the pin)
source, there may be no sound output. Speakers
Inputs (Analog) Front (SS-TS97)
TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Speaker system 2-Way 2-Driver Bass
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV reflex
AUDIO IN/MIC Sensitivity: AUDIO IN Speaker unit Tweeter: 20 mm dome
250/125 mV/MIC 1 mV type
Inputs (Digital) Woofer: 65 mm cone type
TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN) Rated impedance 3 ohms
Impedance: 75 ohms/- Dimensions (approx.) 295 mm × 1,185 mm × 295
Input Stream: Dolby mm (113 mm × 640 mm ×
Digital 5.1ch/DTS 5.1ch/ 87 mm speaker only for
Linear PCM 2ch reference) (w/h/d)
(Sampling Frequency: less Mass (approx.) 3.4 kg
than 48 kHz) Center (SS-CT92)
Outputs (Analog) Speaker system Full range Magnetically
Phones Accepts low- and high- Shielded
impedance headphones. Speaker unit 30 mm × 60 mm cone type
Super Audio CD/DVD System Rated impedance 3 ohms
Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration: Dimensions (approx.) 380 mm × 51 mm × 68 mm
Continuous (w/h/d)

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 Mass (approx.) 0.4 kg Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
144 W (per channel at 3
Surround (SS-TS98)
ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)*
Speaker system Full range Bass reflex
Speaker unit 65 mm cone type * Depending on the source, there may be no sound
Rated impedance 3 ohms output.
Dimensions (approx.) 295 mm × 1,185 mm × 295
Rated impedance: 3 - 16 Ω
mm (113 mm × 640 mm ×
General
87 mm speaker only for
Power requirements
reference) (w/h/d)
North American and Mexican models:
Mass (approx.) 3.3 kg
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Subwoofer (SS-WS94) Taiwan models: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflex Argentine models: 220 V - 240 V AC,
Speaker unit 180 mm cone type 50/60 Hz
Rated impedance 1.5 ohms Latin American models: 110 V - 240 V AC,
Dimensions (approx.) 225 mm × 395 mm × 335 50/60 Hz
mm (w/h/d) Other models: 220 V - 240 V AC,
Mass (approx.) 6.5 kg 50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 50 W
General
Dimensions (approx.) 85 mm × 100 mm × 330
Power requirements
mm (w/h/d) (incl. Wireless
North American and Mexican models:
transceiver)
120 V AC, 60 Hz
85 mm × 100 mm × 345
Taiwan models: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
mm (w/h/d) incl. speaker
Argentine models: 220 V - 240 V AC,
cord cover and speaker
50/60 Hz
cord holder
Latin American models: 110 V - 240 V AC,
Mass (approx.) 1.7 kg incl. speaker cord
50/60 Hz
cover and speaker cord
Other models: 220 V - 240 V AC,
holder
50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 125 W Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10)
Standby: 0.3 W (at the Communication system S-AIR Specification
Power Saving mode) version 1.0
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) Output 12.0 mW
DC 5 V Frequency band 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) Modulation method DSSS
700 mA Power requirements DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
Dimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 66 mm × 395 Dimensions (approx.) 50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm
mm (w/h/d) incl. (w/h/d)
projecting parts Mass (approx.) 24 g
430 mm × 66 mm × 425
Supported file format
mm (w/h/d) (incl. Wireless
transceiver) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3)
Mass (approx.) 4.3 kg File Extension: mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps
Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR)
Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz
Amplifier Section
Latin American models: WMA (USB device only)
Stereo mode (rated) 80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms, 1 File Extension: wma
kHz, 1 % THD) Bitrate: 48 kbps - 192 kbps
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
120 W (per channel at 3
AAC (USB device only)
ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)*
File Extension: m4a
Other models:
Bitrate: 48 kbps - 320 kbps
Stereo mode (rated) 80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms, 1
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
kHz, 1 % THD)

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DivX
File Extension:
Video codec:
avi/divx
DivX video
Glossary
Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX)
DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Frame rate: 30 fps
Resolution: 720 × 576 In collaboration with Sony Pictures
Audio codec: MP3 Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
environment of their studios and integrated the
MPEG4
File format: MP4 File Format
data of the measurement with Sony DSP (Digital
File Extension: mp4/m4v Signal Processor) technology to develop
Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile “Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema
(AVC is not compatible.) Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal
Bitrate: 4 Mbps movie theater sound environment based on the
Frame rate: 30 fps preference of the movie director.
Resolution: 720 × 576
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
compatible.) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed
DRM: Not compatible by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the
speaker settings to your listening environment in
Design and specifications are subject to change a short period of time.
without notice.

Additional Information
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
Utilizing Sony proprietary S-master technology,
the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
features two S-master Digital Amplifiers that
provide dedicated power to a strategically
located subwoofer for astounding sound
performance. Easy to set up, Digital Direct Twin
Drive Subwoofer provides a stable sound field
over a much larger listening area without having
to adjust frequency levels.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format is more
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In
this format, the surround speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded separately
for superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
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 properties of the original recording without alternately between the even numbered scanning
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
x Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television Parental Control
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field disc by the age of users according to the
directionality that approaches the quality of limitation level in each country. The limitation
discrete 5.1-channel sound. varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
x Music mode playback is completely prohibited, violent
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound and so on.
space. Progressive format
Dolby Surround Pro Logic (sequential scanning)
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, In contrast to the interlace format, the
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with per second by reproducing all scanning lines
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby (525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right picture quality increases and still images, text
panning more naturally and localizes sounds and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of format.
surround speakers and a center speaker. The S-AIR
surround speakers output monaural sound. (Sony Audio Interactive Radio
frequency)
DTS
Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD
Digital audio compression technology
media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology
quality media.
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format
To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-
is comprised of a stereo rear channel and a
quality media are transmitted with no
discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the
deterioration, Sony has developed a technology
same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital
called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of
audio. The good channel separation is realized
digital audio signals with no compression, and
due to the all channel data being recorded
has incorporated this technology into the EZW-
discretely and processed digitally.
RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia This technology transfers digital audio signals
Interface) with no compression using the 2.4 GHz band
HDMI is an interface that supports both video range of ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and
and audio on a single digital connection, Medical band), also used by wireless LANs and
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital Bluetooth applications.
picture and sound. The HDMI specification
Super Audio CD
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
Content Protection), a copy protection
disc standard where music is recorded in the
technology that incorporates coding technology
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
for digital video signals.
(conventional CD is recorded in the PCM
Interlace format format). The DSD format, using a sampling
(Interlaced scanning) frequency 64 times higher than that of a
The interlace format is the NTSC standard conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -

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 1)
dynamic range across the audible frequency You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD
range, and so provides music reproduction player.
extremely faithful to the original sound. 2)Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary
to turn the disc over.
x Super Audio CD types
3)To select a layer, see “Changing a playback layer for
There are two types of discs, depending on the
a hybrid Super Audio CD” (page 42).
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
4)
combination. To select an area, see “Selecting a playback area for
a Super Audio CD” (page 42).
• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density
signal layer for Super Audio CD
• CD layer1): A layer that is readable by a
conventional CD player

Single layer disc

(a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)

Super Audio CD
layer

Additional Information
Hybrid disc2)
(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 area: An area in which 2 channel
stereo tracks are recorded
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multi-
channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
recorded

2 channel area4)

Multi-channel area4) Super Audio CD

layer

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 Playback priority of file types
The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the [MEDIA] setting.

File type on a disc or USB [MEDIA] setting

device
[VIDEO] [MUSIC/ [PHOTO] [MUSIC]
PHOTO]
Disc USB device Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB
device device
Video files only Video files Video files Video files Video files Video files
JPEG image files only JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image
files files files files files
Audio files only MP3 files Audio files MP3 files Audio files* Audio files*
Video files and JPEG image Video files Video files JPEG image JPEG image Video files
files files files
Video files and audio files Video files Video files MP3 files Audio files* Audio files*
Audio files and JPEG image MP3 files and Audio files MP3 files and JPEG image Audio files*
files JPEG image JPEG image files
files with slide files with slide
show show
Video files, audio files, and Video files Video files MP3 files and JPEG image Audio files*
JPEG image files JPEG image files
files with slide
show

* When using a disc, you can play MP3 files only.

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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan
1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona
1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1350 Malayalam 1509 Somali
1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1352 Mongolian 1511 Albanian
1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati 1353 Moldavian 1512 Serbian
1045 Assamese 1209 Hausa 1356 Marathi 1513 Siswati
1051 Aymara 1217 Hindi 1357 Malay 1514 Sesotho
1052 Azerbaijani 1226 Croatian 1358 Maltese 1515 Sundanese
1053 Bashkir 1229 Hungarian 1363 Burmese 1516 Swedish
1057 Byelorussian 1233 Armenian 1365 Nauru 1517 Swahili
1059 Bulgarian 1235 Interlingua 1369 Nepali 1521 Tamil
1060 Bihari 1239 Interlingue 1376 Dutch 1525 Telugu
1061 Bislama 1245 Inupiak 1379 Norwegian 1527 Tajik
1066 Bengali; 1248 Indonesian 1393 Occitan 1528 Thai
Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1529 Tigrinya

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

Parental Control Area Code List

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

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 Index to Parts and Control
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front panel

A "/1 (on/standby) (32, 102) J OPERATION DIAL (39)

B Z (open/close) (39) K PHONES jack (39)
C Front panel display (126) L FUNCTION (35)
D (remote sensor) (10) M AUDIO IN/MIC/A.CAL MIC jack (24, 32,
E MOVIE/MUSIC indicator (97) 90, 92)
F VOLUME control (39) N Play operation buttons (39)
G REC TO USB (80) O Disc tray (39)
H REC TO USB indicator (80)
I (USB) port (71)

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 Rear panel

ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT R FRONT L

COAXIAL 75
FM

SPEAKER TV EZW-RT10
DIGITAL IN HDMI OUT

DMPORT DC5V Y PB/CB PR/CR R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO IN L

VIDEO
CENTER SUBWOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 0.7A MAX COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT TV SAT/CABLE

A SPEAKER jacks (19) H DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) jack

B EZW-RT10 slot (27) (24, 83)

Additional Information
C COAXIAL 75Ω FM jack (26) I HDMI OUT jack (21)

D SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (24) J TV (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL)

jacks (23)
E TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (23)
F VIDEO OUT jack (21)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21)

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 Front panel display

About the indications in the front panel display

A Lights up when the karaoke mode is G Lights up when the HDMI OUT jack is
on. (92) correctly connected to HDCP (High-
B Flashes when the sleep timer is set. bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
(98) compliant device with HDMI or DVI
(Digital Visual Interface) input. (21)
C Displays the system’s status such as
chapter, title, or track number, time H Current surround format (Except for
information, radio frequency, playing JPEG image file)
status, decoding mode, etc. I Lights up when the color system is set
D Lights up when a station is received. to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle
(Radio only) (65) Eastern models only)

E Stereo/Monaural effect (Radio only) J Lights up when a Super Audio CD/CD

(66) is loaded. (42)

F Lights up when the S-AIR transceiver is K Playing status

inserted in the unit and the system
transmits the sound. (84)

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 Surround amplifier

Front panel Rear panel

EZW-RT10

POWER

S-AIR ID SPEAKER
A
POWER/ON LINE B
C
L
PAIRING

PHONES SURROUND SELECTOR R

SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK

Additional Information
A PHONES jack (30) F Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) slot
B POWER (ON/OFF) (30, 84) (27)

C POWER / ON LINE indicator (30, 84) G S-AIR ID switch (30, 84)

D PAIRING indicator (86) H SPEAKER L jack (19)

E PAIRING (86) I SPEAKER R jack (19)

J SURROUND SELECTOR switch (30, 84)

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 Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

A–M N–Z
ANGLE ws (40) NIGHT 5 (96) Number buttons qf (43, 65, 91)
AUDIO qg (41) ONE-TOUCH PLAY eg (69) [/1 (on/standby) 1 (29, 32, 39)
CLEAR es (44, 66) PICTURE NAVI 6 (50, 73) TV [/1 (on/standby) ql (91)
D.TUNING qh (66) PRESET +/– wj (66) C/X/x/c/ qs (29, 32, 42, 44,
DISPLAY 3 (67, 77, 99) PROG +/– wj (91) 65, 89)
DVD MENU wg (47) SCORE qj (95) REPLAY/ADVANCE
DVD TOP MENU qd (47) SOUND MODE 4 (97) 9 (39)
DYNAMIC BASS wd (96) SUBTITLE qh (41) ./> wj (39)
ECHO ed (92) SYSTEM MENU wf (29, 36, 65, m/M 0 (39)
ENTER wf (91) 84, 98) STEP / 9 (39)
FUNCTION 2 (35, 39) THEATRE qk (68) SLOW / 0 (39)
INPUT qg (91) TOOLS wh (91) H (play) e; (39)
KARAOKE PON wa (94) TUNING +/– 0 (65) x (stop) wk (39)
KEYCON #/2 w; (93) TV wl (91) X (pause) qa (39)
MEMORY SELECT1) ws VOLUME +/– 8 (39) DISPLAY2) wh (32, 42, 44, 57,
MENU wg (91) 89, 129)
MIC VOL +/– ef (92) O RETURN ea (43, 91)
MUTING 7 (39) -/-- es (91)

1)See the included supplement.

2)
This button is available for
the “DVD,” “USB,” or
“DMPORT” function.
Depending on the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, this
button may not work.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display
You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information.

DISPLAY

Additional Information
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
Note
• The Control Menu Display appears during the “DVD” or “USB” function.

Control Menu display

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

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

Currently playing chapter number

Total number of titles

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

98( 99) Type of disc being

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

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

Operation message

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

[TITLE] (page 47)/[SCENE] (page 47)/[TRACK] (page 47)
You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
[CHAPTER] (page 47)/[INDEX] (page 47)
You can select the chapter or index to be played.
[INDEX] (page 47)
You can display the index and select the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 47)
You can select the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 47)
You can select the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or
an edited [PLAY LIST].
[TIME] (page 48)
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
You can play from a desired point by inputting the time code (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR only).

[MULTI/2CH] (page 42)

You can select the playback area on a Super Audio CD when available.
[SUPER AUDIO CD/CD LAYER] (page 42)
You can select the playback layer on a Super Audio CD when available.
[PROGRAM] (page 44)
You can select the track to play in the order you want.

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 [SHUFFLE] (page 45)
You can play the tracks/files in random order.
[REPEAT] (page 46)
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 55)

You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

[DISC MENU] (page 47)

You can display the DVD’s menu.
[BROWSING] (page 52)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[SETUP] (page 57)
[CUSTOM]
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[QUICK] (page 32)
You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the
on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and select yes or no to start the Auto Calibration.

Additional Information
[FOLDER] (page 47)
You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE] (page 47)
You can select the JPEG image file or video file to be played.
* [DATE] (page 101)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
* [INTERVAL] (page 51)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.

* [EFFECT] (page 52)

You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.

[MEDIA] (page 52)

You can select the data type (MP3 file, JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 file and JPEG
image file) to be played on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.
* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with video files.

List of Control Menu Items for USB device

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

[REPEAT] (page 76)
You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file
repeatedly.
[BROWSING] (page 76)
You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files.
[DATE] (page 78)
You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.
[INTERVAL] (page 74)
You can select the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen.

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 [EFFECT] (page 74)
You can select the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MEDIA] (page 76)
You can select the data type (MP3/AAC/WMA file, JPEG image file, or video file) on a USB
device.
[USB TRANSFER] (page 79)
You can transfer tracks on an audio CD or MP3 files on a CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD onto
a USB device.
[SHUFFLE]
You can play files in random order.
[TRACK]
You can select the track to be played.
[FOLDER]
You can select the folder to be played.
[FILE]
You can select the JPEG image file to be played.
[TIME]
You can check the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
[A/V SYNC]
You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

List of Control Menu Items for karaoke

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

[KARAOKE MODE] (page 92)
Set karaoke mode to on and off.
[SCORE MODE] (page 95)
Calculates your vocal score by comparing your voice with the music source.

[VOCAL SELECT] (page 94)

Selects different kind of vocals recorded in the disc.

Tip
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow t when you select any item except [OFF]
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC], [KARAOKE MODE], and [VOCAL SELECT] only). The
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in yellow when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting). The
[MULTI/2CH] indicator lights up in yellow when you select the multi-channel playback area on a Super Audio CD.

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Index
Numerics DUAL MONO 97 N
DVD’s menu 47
4:3 OUTPUT 59 Naming preset stations 66
DYNAMIC BASS 96
5.1 Channel Surround 41 NIGHT 96

A E O
EFFECT 52, 74
A/V SYNC 55 OSD 58
AAC file 71 F
ANGLE 41 P
ATTENUATE 98 FM MODE 66
PAIRING 87
AUDIO 58 Front panel 124
PARENTAL CONTROL 55,
AUDIO (HDMI) 61 Front panel display 99, 126
62, 120
AUDIO DRC 62 PAUSE MODE 60
Audio file 71
H
PBC Playback 43
AUDIO SETUP 61 HDMI PICTURE NAVI 50, 74
AUTO CALIBRATION 61, 90, YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) 61 Playable discs 6
119 HDMI (High-Definition Program Play 44
Multimedia Interface) 120 PROGRESSIVE
B HDMI RESOLUTION 60 (COMPONENT OUT) 59
BACKGROUND 62 HDMI SETUP 60 Progressive format 34, 120
BLACK LEVEL 60
BLACK LEVEL
I Q
(COMPONENT OUT) 60 Instant Advance 40 Quick Setup 32
Instant Replay 40
C Interlace format 120 R
COLD RESET 102 INTERVAL 51, 74
Rear panel 125
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO Region Code 8
CD) 59
J
Remote 10
CONTROL FOR HDMI 60 JPEG image file 49, 71 Repeat Play 46
Control for HDMI 68 JPEG RESOLUTION 61 RESET 62, 102
Control Menu Display 129 Resume Play 43
CUSTOM 57, 102
K RF CHANGE 88
Karaoke 92
D ECHO 93 S
D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Karaoke Pon 94 S-AIR 120
Auto Calibration) 90, 119 Key Control 93 S-AIR ID 84
DATA CD 53 Score Mode 95 S-AIR MODE 85
DATA DVD 53 Vocal Select 94 S-AIR receiver 84
DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) S-AIR STBY 86
119
L SCREEN SAVER 62
DEMO 29 Language Code List 123 SETUP 57, 102
Digital Direct Twin Drive LANGUAGE SETUP 58 Shuffle Play 45
Subwoofer 119 SLEEP 98
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 83 M Slide Show 51
DIMMER 99 MEDIA 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 72, SPEAKER FORMATION 61,
DISPLAY 67 73, 75, 76 89
DivX 71 MENU 58 SPEAKER SETUP 63
DivX® 53, 62 MP3 file 49, 71 CONNECTION 63
Dolby Digital 41, 119 MPEG4 53, 71 DISTANCE 63, 64
Dolby Pro Logic II 119 Multi Session CD 7 LEVEL 64
Dolby Surround Pro Logic 120 MULTI-DISC RESUME 62 SUBTITLE 41, 58
DTS 41, 120 Multiplex broadcast sound 97 Super Audio CD 42, 120

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 Surround amplifier 84, 127
SYSTEM MENU 29, 36, 66,
84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 98, 99
SYSTEM SETUP 62

T
TEST TONE 64
TIME 48
TRACK SELECTION 62
TV TYPE 59

U
USB device 71

V
VIDEO SETUP 58
VOLUME LIMIT 60

W
WMA file 71

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