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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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    that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be changed
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    or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. On your TV's color If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color
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    3 About This Manual 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC changer 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14
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    for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote
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    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are for DAVFR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. DAV-FR1 is the model used for
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    Region code Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RAMs • DVD-RWs in VR
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    and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS", "DTS-ES", "Neo:6", and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Notes about Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the
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    may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system 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
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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 DVD DISPLAY button playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching. AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page
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    Sets the disc to prohibit playing. Tips • Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc. • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the
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    (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA
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    the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as
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    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 Front speaker (L) Center speaker SPEAKER
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    DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front
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    Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom
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    , etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the
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    also enjoy the 6.1 surround sound when you play a 2 or 5.1 channel source by using the surround back decoding function (see "Selecting the Surround Back Decoding Mode" on page 57). To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be
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    PROTECT" appears in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on. Tips • You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22
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    CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components
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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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    supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L/audio) Red When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function to VIDEO or SAT (page 70). Tips • When using the
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    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 from the system speakers. If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an
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    by mistake The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, return the setting to interlace format. . FUNCTION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 While holding down ., press FUNCTION. The output signal is changed to interlace format. 25US
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    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 * AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this system
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    power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (see page 15). Step 5: Performing to this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select "DVD." The guide message appears on the TV screen. Note When a disc is in the system, the guide message does
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    : 5 ft 1 . 5 m SURROUND: 5 ft 1 . 5 m • The distance and level of each speaker will be set automatically according to the selection guide message will not appear the next time you turn on the system. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then select the item again. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD
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    (page 81) to output sound from the surround back speaker. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on the TV screen) The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is
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    your disc. Disc1-5/Z/ Disc slot indicators Adjust the volume "/1 STANDBY indicator FUNCTION Connect headphones 4 Press DISC1-5 Z. Press the Z button of the disc number you want. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display and the system is ready for loading the disc. Example: When you want
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    the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 33), (VIDEO CD: page 33). To remove the disc Press DISC1-5 Z on the system. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. "NO DISC" appears in the front panel display. To turn on the system Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode
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    and "RESUME" appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1. H x 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. "RESUME" appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from
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    DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. With cover opened. 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. 2 Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions
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    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 format, the system cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • If the system cannot play
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    DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM- DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (ALBUM) The list of albums contained in the disc appears. 3:HOME HOME Press DVD Control Menu,
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    format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD previous file, press . or >. DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM- DVD DISPLAY DVD MENU/ ALBUM+ C/X/x/c/ ENTER O RETURN 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data
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    is displayed as "**Album" (** refers to a number) in the Control Menu, after which the album name is displayed. Tip When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM- on the remote. Enjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc M H 1 Press M while
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    Press H to return to normal play before this operation. C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY O RETURN PLAY MODE With cover opened. 1 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK BEST HIT ( 1 5 ) CONTINUE(ALL) CONTINUE(ONE) CONTINUE
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    or Repeat Play for 1 disc only. • ALBUM (MP3/JPEG only): The system plays tracks/files in the Album that is contained on a MP3/JPEG disc, turn off the display Press DVD DISPLAY. Tip You can select the play mode directly by pressing PLAY MODE. Each time you press the button, the play mode changes.
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    TRACK4 8 5 TRACK5 9 6 TRACK6 10 7 TRACK7 8 TRACK8 9 TRACK9 5 Press X/x or the number buttons to select "7" then press ENTER. Program 1 DISC1(CD)-TRACK7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 one. Note Program Play function is not available for DVDs and JPEG. Tip You can perform Repeat Play of programmed tracks. Press REPEAT,
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    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 ). 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (PLAY MODE), then press ENTER or c. 3:HOME TOWN MP3 ROCK
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    In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in shuffled or programmed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 33). H C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD DISPLAY REPEAT 42US With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select
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    The system starts Repeat Play. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status. Press REPEAT on the remote. • You can perform Repeat Play for DVD Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to perform some of the operations described. • During Scan or Slow-motion Play, no sound is output.
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    Slow-motion Play) (DVD/VIDEO CD only) Press or when the system is in the pause DVD DISPLAY Number buttons ORETURN CLEAR t t Opposite direction (DVD only) 2 t1 The 2 /2 playback speed is slower than 1 /1 . With cover opened. Searching for a title/track/ album/file 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control
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    SWEETEST 22.KISS ME 23.FIRE 24.ANGEL 3 Press X/x to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected track. Playing Discs Searching for a chapter/index 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the search method. x When playing
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    . 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 time code
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    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 When playing
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    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 being played and the playing mode, the disc information
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    Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Notes • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters
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    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 ) there is no date information or data is damaged on the disc, the system cannot display the date information. Tip You can change the date information
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    the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs, or MP3, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers (in this case, the sound loses its stereo effect). For example, when
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    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 press the button, the
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    Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. 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
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    ) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With
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    , high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound." "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound
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    of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers. • Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater, sound seems
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    surround back signal of DVD software, etc., recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, etc., you can enjoy the kind of surround sound originally intended for the film (page 93, 94). Note This function works only when you connect the surround back speaker to the system
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    to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals, not used in movie theaters. Notes • You can select the surround back decoding only when AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is selected (page 53). In other sound fields, this function is bypassed internally. • Some discs
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    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 low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. x DSGX With
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    Tip You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the angle changes. With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (ANGLE). The angle number appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total
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    on it. Tip You can select subtitles directly by pressing SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the language changes. With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select (SUBTITLE), then press ENTER or c. The options for [SUBTITLE] appear
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    Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can . 2 In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Enter a 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display
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    off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In buttons, then press ENTER. The system is ready for playback. Notes • When you change the layer or area in a Super Audio CD which has Custom Parental Control
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    The display for registering a new password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press . ENTER C/X/x/c/ ENTER DVD SETUP O RETURN Number buttons Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears
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    select [OTHERS t], select and enter the standard code in the table on page 66 using the number buttons. 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your
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    the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 3, replace the disc in the system and press H. When the [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears, enter your new password. Area Code Standard Argentina Australia
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    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 opened
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    016, 017 CATV Manufacturer SONY HAMLIN/REGAL OAK PANASONIC PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TOCOM ZENITH Code number 101 123, 124, 125, 126, 127 128, 129, 130 120, 121, 122 115, 116 110, 111, 112 117, 118, 131 113, 114 Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing TV
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    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 time. The
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    Notes • This function is only for SONY TV series. • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while the TV button is flashing. Using the Video or Other Units You
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    , you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an OPTICAL cable (page 24) and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AAC. x SUB Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. x MAIN+SUB Main sound and Sub sound are output from the left and right
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    TUNING + or - until scanning starts, then release. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. "TUNED" and "ST" (for stereo program) appear 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
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    on the remote so that "MONO" appears in the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve reception, reorient the supplied antennas (aerials). To check the frequency or sound field Press DISPLAY
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    -/+ TUNER/ BAND FUNCTION 6 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence: FM t AM t VIDEO t SAT t DVD t FM... 2 Press PRESET+ or - repeatedly
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    by two steps. SLEEP C/X/x/c/ ENTER Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO t 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
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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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    can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the 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
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    selected (except for [OSD]). Tip If you select [OTHERS t] in [DVD MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE], select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 102). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select [OTHERS t]. x TV
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    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 from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See pages 94 and 95 for more information
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    even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format, picture noise may appears. In this case, return the setting to interlace format ( Control) (DVD only)" (page 64). x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD
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    , the system recognises the disc as an "MP3 Disc." x JPEG DATE Change the date information order of a JPEG image in the Control Menu. MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/DD/MM YYYY: Year MM: Month DD: Day Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set
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    .) * When you perform the Quick Setup (page 27), the default settings are changed. Notes • When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest
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    to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) Adjusts the level of the surround back speaker (-10 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB increments). SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOL +/-. x TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone
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    speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The surround back speaker level can be also adjusted on the amplifier that is connected to the surround back speaker press ENTER. Setting the speakers by using the front panel display on the system You can set the speakers by using the AMP menu
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    used. SURR Y: Select this if you use surround speakers. SURR N: Select this if no surround speaker is used. SURR B N: Select this if no surround back speaker is used. SURR B Y: Select this if you use a surround back speaker. Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter
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    . b) This setting appears when you set the corresponding speaker to "Y" in "SP SETUP" (page 85). xCUSTOMIZE DUAL MONO MAIN (dual mono) SUB MAIN+SUB MAIN/SUB For details, see "Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO)" on page 71. SB DEC (surround back decoding) SB MATRIX SB AUTO SB OFF
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    of following items are changed. - [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] in [LANGUAGE SETUP] - [DISTANCE] and [LEVEL] in [SPEAKER SETUP] - [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] x RESET You can reset the system. After you select [RESET] and press ENTER, select [YES] to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to
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    If you experience 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. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord
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    in the Control Menu display (page 51). • Make sure the system is connected appropriately. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 53). • Check the speaker connections and settings
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    DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "C-32" appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the system. "CANNOT
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    rated output) Amplifier section (DAV-FR1) Surround mode (reference) music power output Front: 110 W + 110 W (with SS-TS20) Center*: 110 W (with SS-CT44) Surround*: 110 W + 110W (with SS-TS20) Subwoofer*: 100 W × 2 (with SS-WS12) Amplifier section (DAV-FR8) Surround mode (reference) music power
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    Speakers (DAV-FR1) Front/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone type 4 ohms 90 × 221 × 75 mm (3 5/8 × 8 3/4 × 3 inches) (w/h/d) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance
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    by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers
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    speakers output monaural sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format comprises of stereo rear channels and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
  • Sony HCD-FR8 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
    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 or Dolby Digital source signal to a high-precision, digital matrix decoder to achieve 6.1 channel surround playback. CINEMA mode
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    playback area Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.
  • Sony HCD-FR8 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A [/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator (30) B DISC1-5 Z (eject)/indicators (30) C (remote sensor) (13) D Front panel display (98) E PHONES (on the side of the system) jack (30) F VOLUME +/- (
  • Sony HCD-FR8 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
    Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Play mode Playing status Current chapter number Current sound effect ALL 1DISC S REP 1 TITLE CHAP Current mode Current title number Playing time NIGHT DSGX D EX PL DTS -ES Current sound When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without
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    When playing back a JPEG file Play mode Current file number ALL 1DISC S JPEG Playing status Additional Information 99US
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    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) C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (23) D COMPONENT
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    I AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (53, 54) J DSGX (59) K DVD SETUP (27, 64, 77) L SUBTITLE (61) M AUDIO (51) N ANGLE (60) O Number buttons (33, 33, 39, 44, 60, 62, 64, 67, 69) 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
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    Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue Code 1245 1248 1253 1254 1257 1261 1269 1283 1287 1297 1298 1408 1417 1428 1435 1436 1463 1481 1482 1483 Language Code Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Yiddish Javanese Georgian
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    (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Selects the language you want to use from the displayed language language you want to use from the displayed language list.) CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL OFF 8. 7. NC17 6. R 5. 4. PG13 3. PG 2.
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    CENTER SURROUND -6 dB - +6 dB -6 dB - +6 dB LEFT SURROUND -6 dB - +6 dB RIGHT SURROUND -10 dB - +10 dB BACK SUBWOOFER -6 dB - +6 dB BALANCE TEST TONE FRONT OFF ON 6 steps left or right * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 82). SETUP QUICK RESET YES
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    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. SP SETUP CUSTOMIZE CENTER SP CENTER Y CENTER N DUAL MONO SURR SP SB OFF DIM OFF DIM ON * The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page 84). LEVEL TESTTONE T.TONE OFF T.TONE ON F BALANCE 6
  • Sony HCD-FR8 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
    Panel 100 Region Code 8, 95 Remote 67, 101 REPEAT 42 Resume Play 32 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 43 SCENE 11 Scene 7, 95 SCREEN SAVER 79 SCREEN SETUP 78 Setup Display 77 SHUFFLE 41 Shuffle Play 41 SIZE 81 SLEEP 75 Slide show 37 Slow-motion 43 Sound Field 53 SPEAKER SETUP 81 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE
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  • Sony HCD-FR8 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
    opened. Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Selects a disc for playback. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. C Sets the system to turn off at
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