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Settings for the audio, AUDIO SETUP]

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Disc [SD ]: The system outputs standard resolution with a black frame. [HD ]: The system outputs HD resolution with a black frame. [HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD ]: The system outputs full size HD resolution with a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD]: The system outputs full size HD resolution without a black frame. Note • [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 480/576p]. • You can select [(1920 × 1080i) HD ] or [(1920 × 1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD. - you change the disc from a DATA CD or DATA DVD. - you play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the end and the system stops playback automatically. Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP SPEAKER FORMATION: AUTO CALIBRATION: AUDIO DRC: OFF TRACK SELECTION: OFF x [SPEAKER FORMATION] You can select the position of the speakers for better surround sound. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 80). x [AUTO CALIBRATION] You can calibrate the appropriate settings automatically. For details, see "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 81). x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. [OFF]: No compression of dynamic range. [STANDARD]: The system reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range fully. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) You can give the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG audio) are recorded. [OFF]: Off. [AUTO]: The system selects the sound track automatically according to the priority. Note • When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 59). (Depending on the disc, this function may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in this order. 63GB

Section	Page
WARNING	2
About These Operating Instructions	4
About the S-AIR function	5
Playable Discs	7
Example of discs that the system cannot play	8
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW	8
About Multi Session CD	8
Region code	9
Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD	9
Getting Started	10
Unpacking	10
Step 1: Installing the System	14
Positioning the system	14
Assembling the speakers	16
Installing the speakers on a wall	22
Step 2: Connecting the System	25
Connecting the speakers	25
Connecting the TV (Video connection)	26
Connecting the TV (Audio connection)	28
Connecting the other components	29
Connecting the antenna (aerial)	31
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)	32
About the demonstration	32
Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup	33
Setting the type of video output to match your TV	35
Step 4: Selecting the Source	36
Step 5: Enjoying Surround Sound	37
Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect	37
Selecting surround sound effects based on your listening preference	37
Disc	40
Playing a Disc	40
Displaying multi-angles and subtitles	42
Changing the sound	42
Checking the audio signal format	43
Selecting a playback area for a Super Audio CD	44
Changing a playback layer for a hybrid Super Audio CD	44
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)	44
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc	45
Using Play Mode	46
Creating your own program	46
Playing in random order	47
Playing repeatedly	47
Searching/Selecting Disc Contents	48
Using the DVD’s menu	48
Selecting an original title or edited title on a DVD-VR	49
Searching for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.	49
Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files	50
Selecting an MP3 file or folder	50
Selecting a JPEG image file or folder	51
Playing a slide show with sound	52
Selecting the slide show duration of JPEG image files	53
Selecting an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show	53
Selecting playback priority of the file type	53
Displaying a list of MP3 files/ JPEG image files	54
Enjoying Video Files	54
About video files	54
Selecting a folder	55
Selecting a video file	55
Displaying a list of video files	56
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	56
Restricting Playback of the Disc	57
Changing the password	58
Changing the System Settings by Using the Setup Display	59
Setting the display or sound track language	59
Settings for the display	60
Settings for HDMI	62
Settings for the audio	63
Other Settings	64
Settings for the speakers	64
Tuner	67
Presetting Radio Stations	67
Listening to the Radio	68
Naming preset stations	68
Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display	69
Control for HDMI/External Audio Device	70
Using the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync	70
Preparing the Control for HDMI function	70
Using the Theater/Theatre Mode	71
Watching a DVD by a single button press	71
Turning the system off in sync with the TV	71
Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system	71
Setting the Maximum Volume Level of the System	72
Changing the language for the on-screen display of the TV	72
Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter	73
Playing the connected component on the system	73
Using an S-AIR Product	74
Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver	74
Establishing sound transmission between the unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)	75
Enjoying the system’s sound in another room	76
Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the unit is in standby mode	77
Identifying the unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation)	77
If sound transmission is unstable	78
Other Operations	80
Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room	80
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	81
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	82
Using the Sound Effect	83
Reinforcing bass frequencies	83
Enjoying the sound at low volume	83
Enhancing compressed sound	83
Selecting the Effect to Suit the Source	84
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	84
Changing the Input Level of the Sound from Connected Components	85
Using the Sleep Timer	85
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	86
Viewing Information About the Disc	86
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	86
Viewing the playing time and remaining time on the TV screen	87
Checking the play information of the disc	87
Checking the date information of a JPEG image file	88
Returning to the Default Settings	89
Returning the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings	89
Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default	89
Additional Information	90
Precautions	90
Notes about the Discs	91
Troubleshooting	92
Self-diagnosis Function	99
Specifications	100
Glossary	102
Playback priority of file types	105
Language Code List	106
Parental Control Area Code List	106
Index to Parts and Control	107
Front panel	107
Rear panel	108
Front panel display	109
Remote control	110
Guide to the Control Menu Display	111
Control Menu display	111

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Disc

[SD

]

: The system outputs standard

resolution with a black frame.

[HD

]: The system outputs HD resolution

with a black frame.

[HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution

without a black frame.

[(1920

1080i) HD

]: The system outputs

full size HD resolution with a black frame.

[(1920

1080i) HD]: The system outputs full

size HD resolution without a black frame.

Note

• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you

set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and

you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP]

to other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 480/576p].

• You can select [(1920

1080i) HD

] or [(1920

1080i) HD] only when you set [HDMI

RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920

1080i].

• The HDMI signal will stop momentarily when:

–

the system is loading or unloading a DATA CD or

DATA DVD.

–

you change the disc from a DATA CD or DATA

DVD.

–

you play a DATA CD or DATA DVD to the end

and the system stops playback automatically.

[SPEAKER FORMATION]

You can select the position of the speakers for

better surround sound. For details, see “Getting

Optimal Surround Sound for a Room”

(page 80).

[AUTO CALIBRATION]

You can calibrate the appropriate settings

automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the

Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 81).

[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can compress the dynamic range of the

sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for

watching movies at low volume late at night.

[OFF]

: No compression of dynamic range.

[STANDARD]: The system reproduces the

sound track with the kind of dynamic range that

the recording engineer intended.

[MAX]: The system compresses dynamic range

fully.

Note

• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.

[TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)

You can give the sound track which contains the

highest number of channels priority when you

play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio

formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG

audio) are recorded.

[OFF]

: Off.

[AUTO]: The system selects the sound track

automatically according to the priority.

Note

• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may

change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has

higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in

[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 59). (Depending on

the disc, this function may not work.)

• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio

have the same number of channels, the system selects

PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in

this order.

Settings for the audio

[AUDIO SETUP]

AUDIO SETUP

AUTO CALIBRATION:

SPEAKER FORMATION:

AUDIO DRC:

OFF

TRACK SELECTION: