Sony DAV FX900W Operating Instructions

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    2-660-929-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-FX900W ©2006 Sony Corporation
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    instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom exterior. 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-FX900W manual
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    a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 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. 3US
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    Table of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 6 Getting Started - BASIC - Step 1: Radio channels 65 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 68 Using the Sound Effect 69 Using the Sleep Timer 70
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    the Speakers 83 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 85 Additional Information Precautions 86 Notes about the Discs 87 Troubleshooting 87 Self-diagnosis Function 91 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 92 Glossary 94 Language Code List 98 Index
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    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 format, including discs containing CD Graphics (Latin American models only) Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-
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    in the following formats: - audio CD format - CD Graphics (Latin American models only) - video CD format - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not
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    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 copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
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    sensor to direct light from the sun 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. Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers and Installing the Surround Amplifier Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 17. The IR receiver cord should be used for the surround
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 3 Pull the speaker cord out to a straight length of about 700 mm (28 inch). Fold back about 100 mm (4 inch) and twist together. About 100 mm (4 inch) 4 Draw the IR receiver cord first, and then the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Stand the speaker up, and
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 6 Connect the IR receiver cord to the speaker and run the cord around the pin. 7 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Then run the cords through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way. A B C D 12US
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 8 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord). Note • Do not catch the speaker cord (and the IR receiver cord) between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 9 Secure the
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    pins (2) (supplied) Push open the cover (surround amplifier only). 2 Attach the surround amplifier (speaker base) to the surround speaker with the guide pins. Rear of surround speaker 3 Secure the surround amplifier (speaker base) with the screws to the circle marked holes. Run cords through the
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 4 Connect the speaker cords and the IR receiver cord to the surround amplifier. From surround speaker (L). SS-TS56W From surround speaker (R). SUR R SPEAKER SUR L 5 Bundle the cords into the storage space. Stand the speaker up. The speaker base has storage space in
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 27. For other component connection, see page 31. To accept progressive signals, see page 29. Refer to the connection diagram
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (+) (-) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Tip • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field (page 37). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna
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    Getting Started - BASIC - To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) or COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). The front speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) (A)
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. "/1 C/X/x/c, DISPLAY 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1 and POWER on the surround amplifier. Note • Disconnect the headphones when you perform the
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press . Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should
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    the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green. • If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony's wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ ON LINE indicator turns green. 23US
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    X/x/c, AMP MENU After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note • When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off. • When you set the demonstration mode
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    and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc
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    Note • Use screws suitable for the material and strength of the wall. • Do not install the IR transmitter to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster
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    Getting Started - ADVANCED - TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to
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    HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. . Yellow B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using
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    Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. PROGRESSIVE Getting Started - ADVANCED - FUNCTION +/- "PROGRE"
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    x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while "HDMI" lights up in the front panel display. About DVD software
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    Getting Started - ADVANCED - Other Component Hookup You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or
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    To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). Tip • When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source
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    disc. The system starts playback (continuous play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is green. To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system. Adjust the volume on the system. The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display
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    Note • You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. • When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models only), the picture may not appear smoothly. About DVD 5-DISC changer Stocker Disc DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer
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    connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VCR 1 or 2 jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation. Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "TV/ VCR1"or "TV/VCR2"appears in the front panel
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    Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see "TV Hookup (Advanced)" (page 27) and "Other Component Hookup" (page 31). SOUND FIELD Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or
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    Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Sound field 2 CHANNEL STEREO HEADPHONE THEATER HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO Display 2CH STEREO HP THEATER HP 2CH * Use DCS Technology Sound Adjustments You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's
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    is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. x CINEMA STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of
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    Sound Adjustments Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "A.F.D. STD" or "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. Tip • The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each function mode.
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/ CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select
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    Tip • When the Control Menu display is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW) or track (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing the number buttons and . Note • You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code. Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and "Resume" appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even
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    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Note • You can program the track on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY. The Control
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    To change or cancel a program 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Creating Your Own Program." 2 Select the program number of the track you want to change or cancel using X/x. If you want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR. 3 Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select [--]
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    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the
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    x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. 4 Press . The item is
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    Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA DVDs, you can
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently
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    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3 using the front panel display (page 100). Press
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T-**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D-**:** Remaining time of the current disc x When
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    Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press
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    of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/ CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. About the
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs • which have the extension ".MP3" (MP3 audio track) or ".JPG"/".JPEG" (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format * "Design rule for Camera File system": Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information
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    Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Selecting an MP3 audio track or album 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The system starts playing from the first album. 2 Press MENU. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being played, its title
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens. Rotating direction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press . Press CLEAR to return to normal view. To stop playback Press x. Tip •
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    Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs 3 Press X/x to select the setting you want. The default setting is underlined. • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [
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    . To go back to the menu Press O RETURN. Note • Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Tip • To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to
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    the front panel display. 5 Press . A preset number appears in the front panel display. To change the AM tuning interval (except for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz. To change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM station
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    tuning, press and hold TUNING + or -. The automatic tuning stops automatically when the system receives the radio station. To stop the automatic tuning manually, press TUNING + or -. To listen to radio stations when you know the frequencies Use direct tuning in Step 2. 1 Press D.TUNING. 2 Press the
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    United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-andPlay are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. © 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. Activate XM Service: Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna. Record the Radio ID here for reference:ssssssss. (Note: The XM Radio ID
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    Note • Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/). Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO
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    Tuner Functions Selecting channels by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "XM" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Enter the channel number using the number buttons. 4 Press . The selected channel is tune in. Note • When
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    You can select a preset channel from 1 to 30. Note • The preset channel information will be updated depending on the service provided by the XM Satellite Radio Inc. that you have subscribed to. • When the XM Radio ID appears in the front panel display ("channel 0" is
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    , you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • 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 Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV's manufacturer
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    you do not operate the remote for 10 seconds. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes to the input you used to connect the system. For details, see the instructions of your TV. By pressing Number TV's input source TV/VIDEO 0 No
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    models. Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. While transmitting the code from the remote Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and
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    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t
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    Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control
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    To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER . 2 Enter your 4-digit
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    PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD: USA PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 4: PG13 USA Advanced Settings and Adjustments 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press . The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA USA OTHERS 6 Press X/x to
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    Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press . The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press . The display for entering the password appears. 4 Enter
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    cords and surround speakers using the wireless system. • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers in front of the listening position. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the
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    Note • Speaker sound in the other room is the same as that of the front and surround speakers. • [STANDARD (WIRED)]: when installing all the speakers and connecting the system by the speaker cords. 6 Press . The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press . • [YES
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    face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. A.CAL MIC Calibration mic • If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES]. An error message appears when: - the headphones are connected.
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    items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 105. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY
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    system as it takes a few seconds to complete. Note • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 21), press , to return to normal screen, press CLEAR. Setting the Display or
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    (4:3 standard or wide). The default setting varies, depending on the country model. [4:3 LETTER BOX] Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc. [AUTO] Normally, select this.
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    Advanced Settings and Adjustments [YCBCR] [RGB] Outputs YCBCR signals. Outputs RGB signals. Note • If the playback picture becomes distorted, set [YCBCR] to [RGB]. • If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically output even when you select [
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    Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 78). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO
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    ) increments from 0.0 to 7.0 meters2) (0 to 23 ft). 1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 21), the default settings are changed. 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. continued 83US
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    21), the default settings are changed. ** 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. Note • When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. at one time Press VOLUME +/- on the system, or press VOLUME +/- on the remote. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust [LEVEL (
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    4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press or c. 5 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press or c. 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press . You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL
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    any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet
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    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
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    to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try 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
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    in the front panel display. The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. The POWER/ON LINE
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    stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback (page 43). • The some of the operations above. See the operating manual that came with the disc. Messages do not front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on
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    you turn on the system, the version number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate. VER.X.XX Additional
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    20,000 Hz, 0.7 % THD SW: 162 W 1.5 ohms at 25 - 160 Hz, 0.7 % THD C: 84W 3 ohms at 500 20,000 Hz, 0.7% THD Amplifier section US models: Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS55) Center*: 143 W (with SS-CT52) Surround*: 143 W + 143 W** (3 ohms
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    • Speaker cords (OPTION) (15 m × 2) (50 ft. × 2) * • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Foot pads (1 set) • Posts (8) • Guide pins (4) • Screws (8) • IR transmitter (1)** • IR receiver cord (1)** • Operating Instructions • Speaker
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    of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time. Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
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    sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals
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    Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm The Mica-reinforced-cellular-diaphragm is made of a light weight and highly rigid composite material that consists of Mica flake and synthetic fiber. It is constructed with layers of Mica flake. This construction realizes diaphragm with low density and high
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    • 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel stereo tracks are recorded • Multi-channel area: An area in which multichannel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are recorded There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. • Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-
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    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;
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    , refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (33) B Front panel display (100) C Disc operation (33) D VOLUME -/+ (33) E (remote sensor) (9) Rear panel F PHONES jack (33) G AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (21, 35) H FUNCTION (33) I A (eject) (33) J DISC 1-5 (33) K "/1 (on/standby
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    Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the sleep timer is set. (70) B Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) C Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (69) D Lights up when the one category mode is selected. (64) E Playing
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    Surround amplifier POWER / ON LINE POWER SPEAKER SUR L SUR R SS-TS56W Front panel Rear panel A POWER/ON LINE indicator (23) B POWER (23) C SS-TS56W jack (16) D SPEAKER jacks (16) Additional Information 101US
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    Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or
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    Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55
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    [TIME/TEXT] (page 41) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 74, 76) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [MULTI/
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    Additional Information DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD* MENU* AUDIO* SUBTITLE* CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE AUTO MODE FRAME TRACK OFF SELECTION AUTO
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    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DEMO ATTENUATE* SL SR REV DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATT ON ATT OFF REV ON REV OFF * "ATTENUATE" may not appear depending on the selected function. 106US
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    Index Numerics 16:9 80 4:3 LETTER BOX 80 4:3 OUTPUT 81 4:3 PAN SCAN 80 5.1 Channel Surround 48 A A/V SYNC 53 ALBUM 41 Album 94 AMP MENU 24, 35, 70 AMP menu list 106 ANGLE 52 ATTENUATE 35 AUDIO 79 AUDIO (HDMI) 82 AUDIO DRC 82 Auto Calibration 76, 94 B BACKGROUND 81 Batteries 9 BLACK LEVEL 81 BLACK
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    R Radio 62 Radio Stations 61 Rear Panel 99 Region Code 8, 96 Remote 9, 67 Repeat Play 46 RESET 79 Resume Play 43 S S VIDEO 68 TIME/TEXT 41 TITLE 41 Title 97 TRACK 41 Track 97 TRACK SELECTION 82 Troubleshooting 87 TV Hookup 27 TV TYPE 80 U Unpacking 93 Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 97 108US W Wireless 23
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    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - O AMP MENU3) 7 (24, 35, 70, 106) ANGLE 5 (52) AUDIO2) ed (48 as references when operating the system. 3)After pressing the TV button w;, you can control the menu on a Sony TV. On the menu screen, the DISPLAY button ea doubles as the MENU button, and the AMP MENU
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