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    4-241-068-12(1) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-C770 © 2002 Sony Corporation
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    a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (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
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    from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the Compact AV System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when purchasing this Sony Compact AV System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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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 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-disc changer 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide to the Control Menu Display 15 Getting Started 17 Quick Overview 17 Unpacking ...17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 18 Step 1: Speaker System
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    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP 72 Additional Information 75 Troubleshooting 75 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 79 Glossary ...79 Specifications 82 Language Code List 84 DVD Setup Menu List 85 Index ...86 Quick reference for Remote Commander Back
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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 icons used in this manual are explained below: Icon Meaning Functions available in DVD video
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    DVD Title structure Chapter VIDEO CD, Disc Super Track Audio CD, or CD structure Index Disc MP3 structure Album Track Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of files
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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 (3-inch) adapter. It may damage the system and disc. 10GB
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    Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel STANDBY FUNCTION BAND DISPLAY SOUND FIELD PHONES 1 POWER control (32) 0 SOUND FIELD -/+ (51) qa DISPLAY (64) qs BAND (30) qd FUNCTION (63) qf Disc slot (32) qg Front panel display (12) qh (remote
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    , VIDEO CD, or MP3 Current sound Current index number (The index indicator does not appear during Super Audio CD or MP3 playback.) Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) SACD PCM DIGITAL ALL1 DISC S TRACK INDEX M S REPEAT 1 PROG PBC SHUFFLE Play mode Current track number Playing
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    IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT SCAN SELECT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SELECTABLE INTERLACE DVD ONLY OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 1 SPEAKER jacks (19) 2 AM antenna (21) 3 VIDEO 1 jacks (23) 4 VIDEO 2 jacks (23) 5 COMPONENT
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    remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile. 1 TV [/1 (on/standby) (62) 2 Z (EJECT) (33) 3 NAME (66) 4 STEREO/MONO (64) 5 MEMORY (30) 6 CLEAR (40) 7 PLAY MODE (39) 8 AUDIO COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch (63) ea m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING -/+ (30, 43) es x
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    name Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) Audio CD/CD: index number) 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting
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    angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/ Selects the play mode. Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 38) REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/ Album) repeatedly, or one title/chapter/ track/Album repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 57) Sets the disc to prohibit playing. z Each
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    new system right away wire antenna (1) • Speaker cords (5m × 4, 15m × 2) (17ft. × 4, 50ft. × 2) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS990 (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Foot pads (20) • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) • 21-pin Adapter (1) (Only for the European models
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    a malfunction. • If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals
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    VIDEO 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SELECTABLE INTERLACE DVD ONLY OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 Rear speaker (R) Turn over the subwoofer to connect the speaker cord. Subwoofer Rear speaker (L) Note on placing speakers Use caution when placing the
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    -circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord. Examples
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    VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN SELECTABLE INTERLACE DVD ONLY OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO 2 FM wire antenna Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components. • Be sure to
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    If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna System Earth wire (not supplied) AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω To earth Note If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against
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    supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Jacks for connecting video components Connect a TV monitor VCR Digital satellite receiver
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    setting for Asian models is NTSC but Australian models is PAL. If the color system of the TV is PAL* To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing 1 (power) on the remote while pressing X (pause) button on the system. You need to hold the X button until DAV-C770 appears on the display
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    same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to
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    to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP. If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter disappears from the display and is stored in the system. xSIZE When you do not connect center or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and REAR. Since the front
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    position, set the distance of the closest speaker. • In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model's OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other model's displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both. Specifying the rear speaker position and height If you select anything
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    C/c to set T.TONE to ON. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be LEVEL. If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the value disappears from the display and is stored in the system. 6 Use X/x to select T.TONE
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    and all settings such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be defaulted. This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the system can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. When
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    band changes to AM or FM alternately. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or - until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. "TUNED" and "ST" (for stereo program) appear on the front panel display. PCM FM AUTO TUNED ST MHz 3 Press MEMORY
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    the station manually. To change models) The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system by pressing 1 on the remote. While holding down x (on the system), turn on the power using the remote
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    discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-DISC 5 of the system. Adjust the volume on the system. After following Step 6 Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. DVD (page 35), VIDEO CD (page 35
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    in the front panel display. To turn on the system Press POWER on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by pressing A on the system or by pressing H. To turn off the system Press 1 on the remote. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up
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    not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: - you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the system. - you change the play mode. - you change the setting on the Setup Menu. H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. "RESUME
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    such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback
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    instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. Playing an MP3 Audio audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. Selecting an album and track 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 36GB DVD DISPLAY ENTER O RETURN X/x/C/c 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control
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    can also 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. To play a Multi Session CD The system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any subsequent
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    1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 DVD DISPLAY X/x ENTER xALL/ONE/ALBUM • ALL: The system plays all discs in the system consecutively in the order of the disc slot number, Play or Repeat Play for 1 disc only. • ALBUM (MP3 only): The system plays tracks in the Album that is contained on a MP3 disc, and you
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    Playing Discs 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 25 tracks. 2 Press ENTER, then press X/x to select the disc. Program 1 Disc 2 DISC1(CD
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    same number and name of tracks recorded on a disc. • This Program Play function is not available for DVDs. 6 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 2 to 5. The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected Press REPEAT, or set "REPEAT" to "ALL" in the Control Menu display during Program Play. 40GB
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    system "shuffle" tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. Setting the shuffle mode on the Control playback, press CLEAR to return to normal play. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then
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    1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 REPEAT H DVD DISPLAY X/x ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press The system starts Repeat Play. z You can quickly display the "REPEAT" status Press REPEAT on the remote. Note You can perform Repeat play for DVD
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    want, press H to return to normal speed.\ To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed (Slowmotion play) You can use this function only for DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Press or when the system is in the pause mode. To return to normal
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    DISPLAY ENTER X/x/c Searching for a title/track/album 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method, then press ENTER. 44GB xWhen playing a DVD (TITLE) xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) xWhen playing a CD (TRACK) xWhen
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    CLEAR, then select another number. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) 1 In Step 2, select (TIME
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    Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 using the front panel display (page 12). 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 TIME Press TIME. Each time
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    /CD/Super Audio CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (only song title) recorded on the disc. 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 TIME DVD DISPLAY 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 Disc type Time information
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    current scene xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system
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    the instruments from both speakers. AUDIO 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 DVD DISPLAY X/x ENTER 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 2 Press X/x to select (AUDIO), then press ENTER. The options for AUDIO appear. 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55
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    recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ. Current audio format* 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE DVD 1 8 ( S, the surround effect is enhanced. • If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system outputs PCM (stereo) signals. Rear component 2 DOLBY DIGITAL
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    automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. To select the sound field, press SOUND FIELD -/+ on the system or SOUND FIELD on the remote
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    DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Press SOUND FIELD -/+ on the system or SOUND FIELD on the remote of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound
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    300-seat live concert. GAME (Game) Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software. HP. THEATER (Headphone Theater) When you connect your headphone to the PHONES jack of the system, the HEADPHONE THEATER mode allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of
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    The level menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker (page 28). 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 C/X/x/c ENTER AMP MENU Press SOUND FIELD -/+ on the system or SOUND FIELD on the remote repeatedly until "2CH STEREO" appears on the front panel display. This
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    angle number using the number buttons or X/x, then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the angle
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    , they indicate the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 84 to see which language the code represents. 4 Press ENTER. To cancel the SUBTITLE setting Select "OFF" in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z You
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    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 users. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control. Custom Parental Control You can set
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    system is ready for playback. z If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number "199703" using the number buttons when the CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The "Parental Control"
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    DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x to select "CUSTOM SETUP," then press ENTER. "CUSTOM SETUP" is displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL select and enter the standard code in the table on page 61 using the number buttons. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press
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    display appears, enter your new password. Notes • When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system. • Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change the parental control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password
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    number 2044 2047 2046 2057 2070 2079 2090 2092 2115 2165 2174 2109 2219 2248 2238 2254 2276 Standard Code number Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain
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    the Supplied Remote By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default (SONY) setting
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    DVD Using the COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch, you can switch the remote signal between control of the TV and control of the DVD unit. When you watch the DVD, ensure that you have the COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch set to DVD jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information
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    received station is tuned in. To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or - on the remote you want. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station. 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. To turn off
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    strength is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band
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    3 Press NAME. 4 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press x/X to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. If you make a mistake Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press x/X to select the right character. 5 Press
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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 "RESET". Then press ENTER or c. The
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    (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select "NO" and press ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press POWER or 1 when resetting the system. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH xOSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the
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    DVD MENU," "SUBTITLE," or "AUDIO," select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 84). After you have made a selection, the language code or wide). The default settings vary, depending on the country model. 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you
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    4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. xSCREEN 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
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    and outputs it in the NTSC system. Notes • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. • On Asian models or Australian models, you can change the color system of this unit according to the connected TV. See page 24. xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only) Sets a password and playback limitation
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    you cannot change them. The default settings are underlined. • FRONT - YES • CENTER - YES: Normally select this. - NONE: Select this if no center speaker is used. • REAR - BEHIND (LOW), BEHIND (HIGH), SIDE (LOW), SIDE (HIGH): Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround
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    to your listening position from the front speaker position, in 0.2 meter (1.0 ft) increments. Notes • In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model's OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other model's displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both. • When you set the
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    the balance between the rear CENTER left and right speakers (You can adjust from center 6 steps left or right). To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system or press VOL +/-. xTEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust "BALANCE" and "LEVEL
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    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. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely
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    or a CD. , Set "AUDIO" to "STEREO" in the Control Menu display (page 49). , Make sure you connect the system appropriately. The surround effect is difficult Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. , Check the speaker connections and setting (pages 25, 72). , Depending on the DVD, the output signal
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    cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 8). , The region 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 4). The MP3 audio track cannot be played. , The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
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    above. See the operating manual that comes with the disc DVD being played. , The DVD system to operate abnormally, press POWER on the system to turn the system off and then on again. Nothing is displayed on the front panel display. , Change the DIMMER setting (page 29). A 5-character service
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    a malfunction, the system has performed the selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-character service number. Example: E 61 10 Glossary Album Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks. Chapter
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    . DTS Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed DVDs. Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs. Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users
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    to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the " ALL " mark
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    at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 80 dB (VIDEO 1 (AUDIO) connectors only) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 % FM tuner section System Tuning range North American model: Other models: Antenna Antenna terminals
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    system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Closed type 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone type 3 ohms 217 × 302 × 217 mm (8 5/8 × 12 × 8 5/8 inches) (w/h/d) 4.6 kg (10 lb 3 oz) General Power requirements North American model: European model: Australian model: Power
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    Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian Code Language 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian
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    PICTURE AUDIO (Select the language you GRAPHICS want to use from the BLUE displayed language list.) BLACK COMPONENT OUT INTERLACE SUBTITLE (Select the language you PROGRESSIVE want to use from the SPEAKER SETUP displayed language list.) SIZE FRONT YES CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR SYSTEM
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    13 Region code 8, 81 Remote 14, 62 REPEAT 42 RESET 68 Resume Play 34 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 43 SCENE 15 Scene 7, 81 SCREEN SAVER 70 SCREEN SETUP 69 SHUFFLE 41 Shuffle Play 41 SIZE 72 Slow-motion Play 43 Sound Field 51 SPEAKER SETUP 72 Speaker System Hookup 18 SUBTITLE 56, 68 Super Audio CD 81
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    Commander 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 zShaded parts buttons are affected by the COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch. Shaded descriptions refer to TV setting on the switch. Note • The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other
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