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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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    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-FR1/FR8/FR9
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    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 only at the qualified service shop
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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 Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. On your TV
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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 with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69
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    Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings 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
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    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 illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
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    Disc 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 conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy
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    device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
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    Note on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker Disc DISC 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the
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    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the
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    FILE (JPEG only) (page 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
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    cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (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
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    Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker
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    Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer 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
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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
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    Getting 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
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    Note on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Subject to vibrations - Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not
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    Getting Started To connect the surround back speaker This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that 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
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    To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug. Attaching While pressing the plug
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    Getting Started Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (
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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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    Getting Started Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for
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    IN Digital satellite receiver or TV PlayStation 2 etc. TV with S VIDEO IN jack Notes • 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
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    Getting Started When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 78. Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces
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    Output the TV or VCR 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
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    2 Switch the input selector on the TV 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 not appear on the TV screen. Notes • The selectable language is different depending on the area
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    and [TV TYPE] appears. TV TYPE Notes • When you press CLEAR in guide message, the message disappears. When you need to change settings, select [QUICK complete. When the Quick Setup is completed, the settings are saved and the guide message will not appear the next time you turn on the system. If you
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    Getting Started Speaker Setup 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). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft)a) closer (B) and
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    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 starts playback (continuous play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is green. To play back other discs, press DISC
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    Playing Discs 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 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). To remove the disc Press DISC1-5 Z on the system. Remove the disc after it is
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    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Tip To play from the beginning of the 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 panel display. As long as you do not
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    . 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 in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the operation details supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ, depending on
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    VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • 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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    . Tip When an MP3 data disc is inserted, you can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- on the remote. 35US
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    to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You 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. 1 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into the
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    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 H when you want to exit
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    To rotate the current image Selecting the Play Mode (All Discs, One Disc, or Album) You can select the play mode that plays all discs H continuously, one disc, or album. C/c Rotate the current image using C/c. Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º. Each time you press C, the
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    Playing Discs ALL/ONE/ALBUM • ALL: The system plays all discs in the system consecutively in the order of the disc slot number, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for all the discs. • ONE: The system plays only the one disc you have selected, and you can set Shuffle Play or Repeat Play for
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    To check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press c or O RETURN to return to the track list. You can select the jump bar icon only if there are more than 9 programmed
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    Playing Discs Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the system "shuffle" tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent "shuffling" will produce a different playing order. H Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only
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    Note While shuffling 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
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    mode. After selecting the [REPEAT] item, press H. The system starts Repeat Play. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. Press REPEAT on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for DVD titles that contain chapters. Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can
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    t t To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 1M t 2M Opposite direction 1m t 2m The 2M/2m playback speed is faster than 1M/1m.
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    x When playing a DVD (TITLE) x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) x When playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) x When playing a CD (TRACK) x When playing an MP3 (ALBUM) or (TRACK) x When displaying a JPEG file (ALBUM) or (FILE) Example: when you select (TRACK) The list of tracks contained in the
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    5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Note When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the index search function does not work. 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
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    Playing Discs When playing back a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP Remaining time and number of the current title TITLE CHAP Playing time and number of the current chapter CHAP Remaining time and number of the current chapter CHAP Title name Current sound field
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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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    Playing Discs Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (
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    Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback 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 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 01 / 01/ 2004 JPEG Date information
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    Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while
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    To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. Tip You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you
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    . They bring the exciting and powerful sound of 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
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    Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This
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    sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. x C. ST. EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie. continued
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    watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x C. ST. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack. About
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    Sound Adjustments To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until "A.F.D. AUTO" appears in the front panel display. When connecting the headphones to the PHONES jack Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE repeatedly until "HP 2CH" appears in the front panel display. Notes •
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    4 Press X/x to select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU. The default setting is "SB MATRIX." When selecting "SB MATRIX" Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga) in
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    . • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective. DSGX NIGHT MODE With cover opened. Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX 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 at
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    Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the
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    Using Various Additional Functions Displaying Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.
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    Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds 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
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    Using Various Additional Functions 5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. [Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the
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    Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. The "Parental Control" function allows you to set a playback limitation level. A scene that is limited is not played, or it is replaced
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    Using Various Additional Functions 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OFF USA OTHERS 6 Press X/x to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level,
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    Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system starts playback. Notes • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function,
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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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    number 002, 015 002, 020 016, 017 CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM ZENITH Code the 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 works.
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    VIDEO6 COMPONENT1 INPUT COMPONENT2 INPUT * Except for North American 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, the TV button flashes. If this function does not work, change the transmit
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    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 can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for
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    Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal. Note To receive the 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
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    9 kHz (for some areas). 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
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    off the radio Press "/1. To listen to non-preset radio stations Use 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. Press x when you stop the automatic tuning. Tips • If an FM
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    Naming Preset Stations You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, "XYZ") appear in the system's front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. PRESET -/+ TUNER/ BAND FUNCTION 6
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    T 60MIN When you choose AUTO The system 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
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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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    Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see
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    Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 77). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD :
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    Settings and Adjustments 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Note Depending 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
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    Notes • If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied), and set progressive format. • When [PROGRESSIVE] is selected in [SCREEN SETUP], no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT jacks. • If you set [COMPONENT OUT
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    Settings and Adjustments x AUDIO DRC* Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. * Dynamic Range Compression OFF No compression of DYNAMIC range. ON Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording
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    FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if surround speakers are located in section B. SIDE: Select this if surround speakers are located in section A. NONE: Select this if no surround speaker is used. SURROUND
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    x LEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. CENTER 0 dB* (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) Adjusts the level of the center speaker (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SURROUND Adjusts the level of
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    Adjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone 1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. 3 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c. 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON
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    CUSTOMIZE DUAL MONO SB DEC DIMMER MAIN SUB MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF DIM OFF DIM ON C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU With cover opened. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until the item you want to set appears in the front panel display. xSP SETUP Sets the speaker size, distance, and
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    xLEVEL TEST TONE T. TONE OFF: The test tone is (test tone) not emitted from the speakers. T. TONE ON: The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously while adjusting balance. When you select one of the "LEVEL" items, the test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence.
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    the system on for the first time or after resetting the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen and you can perform the Quick Setup. to the default. • When you turn the system on after resetting, the guide message appears on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 27), press
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    this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. no sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING ON" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is
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    ). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the 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
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    . During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback (page 32). • The title some of the operations above. See the operating manual that came with the disc. Messages do not panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "C-32" appears in
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    W (with SS-TS21) Center*: 114 W (with SS-CT33) Surround*: 114 W + 114W (with SS-TS20) Subwoofer*: 115 W × 2 (with SS-WS12) Amplifier section (DAV-FR9) Surround mode (reference) music power output Front: 114 W + 114 W (with SS-TS21) Center*: 114 W (with SS-CT33) Surround*: 114 W + 114W (with SS
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    Bass 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-FR9) Front/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Two-way Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
    . Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
    x Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced sound field directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound. x Music mode The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
    Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs. Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs. Neo:6 Developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., applies a conventional 2-channel
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
    only, you do not have to turn the disc over during playback. You can play this CD layer using a conventional CD player. CD layer HD layer • 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD This disc consists of a 2 channel playback area and a multi-channel playback area. 2 channel playback area Multi-
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
    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 +/- (30, 83) G ./> (31, 33
  • Sony HCD-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
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
    When playing back a JPEG file Play mode Current file number ALL 1DISC S JPEG Playing status Additional Information 99US
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
    Rear Panel 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 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)
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
    glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile. A DISC ) P ENTER Q TUNER MENU (72, 74) R TV [/1 (on/standby) (67) S "/1 (standby) (27, 30, 72, 73) T SONY TV DIRECT (69) U TUNER/BAND (72, 73, 74) V FUNCTION (27, 30, 70, 73, 74) W m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING -/+
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code 1027 1028 1032 1039 1044 1045 1051 1052 1053 1057 1059 1060 1061 1066 1067 1070 1079 1093 1097 1103 1105 1109 1130 1142 1144 1145 1149 1150 1151 1157 1165 1166 1171 1174 1181 1183 1186 1194 1196 1203 1209
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
    Additional Information DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Selects the
  • Sony HCD-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 m/3 ft - 23 ft CENTER 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft - 23 ft* SURROUND 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft - 23 ft* SURROUND 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft - 23 ft* BACK LEVEL CENTER SURROUND
  • Sony HCD-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 SURR Y SURR N SURR B SP SURR B N SB DEC SURR B Y F DIST CEN DIST 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3 ft - 23 ft 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
    Station 72 Program Play 39 PROGRESSIVE 95 R Radio 73 Rear Panel 100 Region Code 8, 95 Remote 67, 101 REPEAT 42 Resume Play 32 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 43 SCENE 11 Scene 7, Track 7, 35, 96 TRACK SELECTION 80 Troubleshooting 88 TV and Video Component Hookups 23 TV TYPE 78 U Usable discs 7 V VIDEO CD
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
  • Sony HCD-FR1 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
    Commander With cover 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
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