Sony DAV FR1 Operating Instructions

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    4-255-434-13(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9 ©2004 Sony Corporation
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    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV
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    that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be changed
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    or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. On your TV's color If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color
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    Manual 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC changer 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Remote 67 Using the SONY TV
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    for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. DAV-FR1 is the model used for
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    DVD Title structure Chapter VIDEO Disc CD, Super Audio CD, Track or CD structure Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Disc JPEG structure Album File Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • DVD-RWs in
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    intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Copyrights This product incorporates
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    on and off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. • 8 cm (3-inch) CDs or DVDs cannot be stored in the stocker. Do not insert an 8 cm (3-inch) CD with an 8 cm (3inch) adapter. It may damage the system and disc. 10US
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    Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. TITLE (DVD only) (page 44)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK the time code for picture and music searching. AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 51) Changes the audio setting. SUBTITLE (DVD only)
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    36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 38, 41) REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all
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    (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA
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    the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as
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    DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (L) Center speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD
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    DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front
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    Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom
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    , etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the
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    is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see "Settings for the Speakers" on page 81). SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN
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    reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on. Tips • You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22. • Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in.) of its insulation and twist the bare wires of
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    (aerial) To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM
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    Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) System AM FM 75 COAXIAL 22US
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    coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting video components Connect the TV (VIDEO IN) VCR (AUDIO OUT) Digital satellite receiver (AUDIO receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function to VIDEO or SAT (page
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    • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. • The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the system speakers. If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an OPTICAL OUT
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    by mistake The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, return the setting to interlace format. . FUNCTION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION. The output signal is changed to interlace format. 25US
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    sound from the speakers 1 Connect audio cords. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords. TV or VCR * AUDIO OUT L R SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL
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    power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see page 15). Step 5: Performing to this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select "DVD." The guide message appears on the TV screen. Note When a disc is in the system, the guide message does
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    is selected (page 78). • The distance and level of each speaker will be set automatically according to the selection of [ROOM SIZE] guide message will not appear the next time you turn on the system. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then select the item again. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD
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    YES] in the [SIZE] setting (page 81) to output sound from the surround back speaker. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on the TV screen) The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as
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    select "DVD." "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. To load other discs, press DISC1-5 Z (that is not loaded a disc) and load the disc after "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. 6 Press H on the remote or on the system. The system
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    the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). To remove the disc Press DISC1-5 Z on the system. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. To turn on the
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    disc, press x twice, then press H. When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and "RESUME" appears in the front long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1. H x 1 While playing a disc, press x
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    DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. With cover opened. 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions
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    play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. 1 Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into the system. 2 Press H. The system starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc
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    and track DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM- DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (ALBUM) The list of albums contained in the disc appears. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK
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    format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/ to the previous file, press . or >. DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM- DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the
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    which the album name is displayed. Tip When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- on the remote. Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc M H 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Slide show starts from the current image. 2 Press
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    Press H to return to normal play before this operation. C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY O RETURN PLAY MODE With cover opened. 1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT ( 1 5 ) CONTINUE(ALL) CONTINUE(ONE) CONTINUE
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    Play or Repeat Play for 1 disc only. • ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays tracks/files in the Album that is contained on a MP3/JPEG disc, and you the previous display Press O RETURN or C. To turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Tip You can select the play mode directly by pressing PLAY MODE.
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    off the Program Menu. Press CLEAR in Step 5, and the last program is cancelled one by one. Note Program Play function is not available for DVDs and JPEG. Tip You can perform Repeat Play of programmed tracks. Press REPEAT, or set [REPEAT] to [ALL] in the Control Menu display during Program
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    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the system "shuffle" tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent to cancel SHUFFLE (ALBUM). 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT ( 1
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    all discs, you cannot operate DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC1-5 on the system. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You
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    Playing Discs x When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles (except SHUFFLE (ALL)). • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set to OFF • OFF:
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    by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Press or when the system is in the pause mode. To search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album ( using the time code (TIME SEARCH). You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO
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    system starts playback from the selected track. Playing Discs Searching for a chapter/index 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. x When playing a DVD (CHAPTER) x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) (INDEX) x When playing a Super Audio
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    . • The time search function does not work on a VIDEO CD (when the PBC function is on). • If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the current title using the time code. If you play a CD, Super Audio CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3, input the playing time of the current track using the time
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    Playing Discs When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE chapter CHAP Title name Current sound field When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD Playing time and current track number TRK Remaining time and current track number TRK
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    When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number TRK Remaining time of the current track TRK Track (file) name Album (folder) name Current sound field When playing back a JPEG Current file number File name Album (folder) name Current sound field Notes • Depending on the type of disc
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    time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (only song title) recorded on can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not
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    when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. DVD DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2:MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( is no date information or data is damaged on the disc, the system cannot display the date information. Tip You can change the date information
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    only the instruments from both speakers. DVD DISPLAY AUDIO C/X/x/c/ ENTER With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a Super Audio CD In stop mode, depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of settings varies. • MULTI: The
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    be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ. Current audio format* 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD 1 8 ( 3 . • If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system outputs PCM (stereo) signals. • Even though the audio stream contains a surround back component
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    movie theaters into your home. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Tip When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of the system, select
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    . Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With cover opened. Press MODE repeatedly until "2CH STEREO
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    is not available for DTS 2channel signal. • This system is not compatible with the DTS 96/24 decoding function. When you play the DTS Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound." "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound
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    Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater maximum audio impact from
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    Super Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 frame. • When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream Digital), the sound field changes to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" automatically. • This system back signal of DVD software, etc., you connect the surround back speaker to the system (page 19) and
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    5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals, not used in movie theaters. Notes • You can select the surround back decoding only when AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is selected (page 53
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    input stream is Dolby Digital format. • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • These two types of sound effect on the remote. The sound effect is activated. x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even
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    Tip You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the angle changes. With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (ANGLE). The angle number appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total
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    SUBTITLE 3 Press X/x to select the language. Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 102 to see which language the code represents. 4 Press ENTER. To cancel the [SUBTITLE] setting
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    of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The same password is
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    RETURN, then start from Step 3 again. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To turn off the Custom , then press ENTER. The system is ready for playback. Notes • When you change the layer or area in a Super Audio CD which has Custom Parental
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    , then press ENTER . With cover opened. 1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM SETUP], or c. [CUSTOM SETUP] is displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION OFF AUDIO DRC: OFF DATA CD PRIORITY: MP3 JPEG DATE: MM/DD/YYYY 4 Enter
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    ENTER. The area is selected. If you select [OTHERS t], select and enter the standard code in the table on page 66 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to select is turned off. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. To
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    system starts playback. Notes • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system. • Depending on the DVD Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092
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    number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO Number buttons TV button TV CH +/- TV VOL +/- With cover
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    002, 020 016, 017 CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM ZENITH Code number 101 123, 124, 125, 126 buttons above. • The TV button turns off when you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. Tip Depending on the TV manufacture, the following method also
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    on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to "DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you set with one button push. SONY TV DIRECT models. Operation Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. While transmitting the code from the remote
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    Notes • This function is only for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while the TV button is flashing. Using the Video or Other Units You
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    AC-3 signal, you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an OPTICAL cable (page 24) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AAC. x SUB Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN+SUB Main sound and Sub sound are output from the
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    ). To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the remote, or "/1 on the system. While holding down VOLUME + on the system, press "/1 on the system to turn on the power. If you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To
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    the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station. Each time you press TUNER/BAND, manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or - on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING + or - on the remote
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    between AM and FM. The last station you received is tuned in. Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence: FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... 2 Press PRESET+ or - repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for. 3 Press TUNER
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    turns off when the current disc finishes playback (up to 240 minutes). The system turns off if you manually stop playing a disc. "AUTO" mode works only with functions such as DVD that is selected before setting to "AUTO." To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. You cannot check the remaining
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    Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. DISC1 Z . Press ., same time. , or DISC1 Z on the system at the "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned.
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    SETUP. The Setup Display appears. Main item LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 2 Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], [SPEAKER SETUP], and [SETUP]. Then press ENTER or c. The
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    selected (except for [OSD]). Tip If you select [OTHERS t] in [DVD MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE], select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 102). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select [OTHERS t]. x TV
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    on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x SCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you playback a CD, a Super Audio CD, an
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    , and Dolby Digital sound tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio sound tracks in this order. • Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may be predetermined. In this case, you cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digital
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    /CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. MP3 JPEG If an MP3 file exists on a disc, the system recognises the disc as an " : Day Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their
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    can BACK 1.6 m/5 ft (appears when you set [SURROUD be moved up to 4.6 meters (15 ft) closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments. BACK] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) * When you perform the Quick Setup (page 27), the default settings
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    "---." (You can adjust from the center 6 steps to left or right.) To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOL +/-. x TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL] and [BALANCE]. OFF The test tone is not emitted from
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    DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by LEVELb) -10 dB - +10 dB SW LEVEL -6 dB - +6 dB AUDIO DRC DRC OFF DRC ON a) This setting appears when you set "SURR SP"
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    MENU. You can set the following items. The default settings are underlined. xSP SETUP CENTER SP (center speaker) SURR SP (surround speakers) SURR B SPa) (surround back speaker) F DIST (front distance) 1.6m/5 ftb) CEN DISTc) (center distance) 1.6m/5 ftb) SURR DISTc) (surround distance) 1.6m/5 ftb
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    ) (surround back level) 0a) Adjusts the level of the surround back speaker (-10 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments). SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) +4a) Adjusts the level of the subwoofer (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). AUDIO DRC (dynamic compression) DRC OFF: No compression of DYNAMIC range. DRC
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    x QUICK Normally, when you turn the system on for the first time or after resetting the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen and you DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] in [LANGUAGE SETUP] - [DISTANCE] and [LEVEL] in [SPEAKER SETUP] - [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] x RESET You can reset the system.
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    system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony • 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
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
    Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable. Operation Radio stations cannot be code on the DVD does not match the system. • Moisture has condensed inside the system. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour (page 3). The MP3 audio
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
    DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "C-32" appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system. "CANNOT
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
    (with SS-WS12) Amplifier section (DAV-FR8) Surround mode (reference) music power Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (Super Audio CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system NTSC Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
    reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone type × 2 4 ohms 201 × 369 × 448 mm (8 × 14 5/8 × 17 3/4 inches) (w/h/d) 9.5 kg (21 lb) Speakers (DAV-FR8) Front Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Two-way Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone type, 25 mm
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
    by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
    speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. Index (Super Audio CD
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
    . Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated. Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called "scenes." Super Audio CD A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
    channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super Audio also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A [/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator (30) B DISC1-5 Z (eject)/indicators (30) C (remote sensor) (13) D Front panel display (98) E PHONES (on the side of the system) jack (30) F VOLUME +/- (
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
    Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Play mode Playing status Current chapter number Current sound effect ALL 1DISC S REP 1 TITLE CHAP Current mode Current title number Playing time NIGHT DSGX D EX PL DTS -ES Current sound When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without
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    When playing back a JPEG file Play mode Current file number ALL 1DISC S JPEG Playing status Additional Information 99US
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    IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL A SPEAKER jacks (15) B SURROUND BACK jack (19) C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (23) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
    remote must be exposed to light for awhile. A DISC SKIP (30, 31) B DISPLAY (46, 49, 73) C SLEEP (75) D ./>, PRESET -/+ (31, 33, 73, 74) E H (play) (30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39, 41, 41, 42, 43) F DVD (53, 54) J DSGX (59) K DVD SETUP (27, 64, 77) L SUBTITLE (61) M AUDIO (51) N ANGLE (60) O Number
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
    Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue Code 1245 1248 1253 1254 1257 1261 1269 1283 1287 1297 1298 1408 1417 1428 1435 1436 1463 1481 1482 1483 Language Code Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Yiddish Javanese Georgian
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
    the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) AUDIO (Selects the language you PG13 3. PG 2. 1. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD TRACK SELECTION AUDIO DRC OFF AUTO OFF ON SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
    SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND YES YES NONE BEHIND SIDE NONE SURROUND NONE BACK YES SUBWOOFER YES DISTANCE FRONT 1.0 m - 7.0 TONE FRONT OFF ON 6 steps left or right * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 82). SETUP QUICK RESET YES NO 104US
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. SP SETUP CUSTOMIZE CENTER SP CENTER Y CENTER N DUAL MONO SURR SP SB OFF DIM OFF DIM ON * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 84). LEVEL TESTTONE T.TONE OFF T.TONE ON F BALANCE 6
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
    Code 8, 95 Remote 67, 101 REPEAT 42 Resume Play 32 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 43 SCENE 11 Scene 7, 95 SCREEN SAVER 79 SCREEN SETUP 78 Setup Display 77 SHUFFLE 41 Shuffle Play 41 SIZE 81 SLEEP 75 Slide show 37 Slow-motion 43 Sound Field 53 SPEAKER SETUP 81 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 61, 78 Super Audio
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
  • Sony DAV FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
    opened. Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Selects a disc for playback. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. C Sets the system to turn off at
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