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2-190-827-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-LF1 ©2004 Sony Corporation - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear 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-LF1 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
! 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 (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
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 sure that a disc is removed from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION on the remote or touch the Touch Panel (page 43) repeatedly to select "DVD." 3 Touch the - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Precautions 3 About This Manual 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Guide to the Control Menu ..... 36 Speaker Setup 38 Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 76 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Playing Discs Playing Discs 41 Operating by the - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
) Custom Settings 89 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 91 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 96 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 97 Specifications 100 Glossary 102 Index to Parts and Controls 106 Language Code List 111 DVD Setup Menu List 112 AMP Menu - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
vary depending on the country model. • 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 following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Functions available - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
FILE (JPEG only) (page 48) DATE (JPEG only) (page 61) ANGLE (DVD only) (page 69) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 52) REPEAT (page 53) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 71) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. Displays the date information. Changes the angle. Selects the play - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
(3.9 inches × 3.9 inches) (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP320 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1) a) The cords of the IR transmitter and IR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
VIDEO OUT ANTENNA Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT AM FM 75 COAXIAL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER SYSYTEM CONNECTOR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
VIDEO OUT ANTENNA Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT AM FM 75 COAXIAL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER SYSYTEM CONNECTOR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Required equipments for the wireless system IR transmitter Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the system. Surround speaker (L) The surround speaker (L) incorporates the IR receiver, which receives the sound from the IR transmitter and sends it to the surround speaker (R). - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Getting Started IR receiver Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) cannot receive infrared signals because of the position. Connect to the surround speaker (L). For details, see "Using the IR receiver" (page 33). When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
VIDEO OUT ANTENNA Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT AM FM 75 COAXIAL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER SYSYTEM CONNECTOR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Getting Started Tip You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using the optional kit (not supplied). Notes 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
To avoid short-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 jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Getting Started 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
About the wireless system This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 102). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). When using the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) Top view Infrared - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
VIDEO OUT ANTENNA Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT AM FM 75 COAXIAL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER SYSYTEM CONNECTOR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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) ANTENNA System AM FM 75 COAXIAL 24GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Getting Started Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. • The system cannot output an audio signal to - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system with the audio cords (not supplied). To change the color system (PAL or NTSC)* * Asian and Saudi Arabian models only. Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC of the system. The initial setting of - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set by mistake The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, return the setting to interlace format. FUNCTION FUNCTION + VOL. - . 1 Touch the Touch Panel Sensor FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
VIDEO OUT ANTENNA Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT AM FM 75 COAXIAL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER SYSYTEM CONNECTOR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
the control unit on, initialization begins. During initialization, do not touch the front panel display. Press "/1 on the control unit or the remote, or insert a disc to turn the system on. "/1 FUNCTION + VOL. - Front panel display Note During initialization, an animation appears on the front - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
green. • If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) is receiving an infrared signal from another Sony's wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green. C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Getting Started Using the IR receiver Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when there is an obstruction, such as a person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
Hanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when: - there is an obstruction between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver. - people often pass between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver. When hanging both the IR transmitter and - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
suitable for the material and strength of the wall. • Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a wall of low strength. • Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or natural disaster - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
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. LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
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 metersa) closer (B) and the surround speakers up - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Getting Started 3 Adjust the speaker slowly with the attached tape in place to prevent the speaker cord (and the AC power cord (mains lead) of the surround speaker (L)) from being pinched between the speaker and the pole. Do not pull the speaker cord too strongly, or the speaker cord will separate - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
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 employed. If the subwoofer is used with a CRT-based TV or - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
starts playback (continuous play). Adjust the volume on the remote or the Touch Panel Sensor (page 43). After following Step 5 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 45), (VIDEO CD: page - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
To turn on the system Press "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by loading a disc. To turn off the system Press "/1. The system enters standby mode and the standby indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord ( - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Playing Discs Operating by the Touch Panel Sensor You can also operate the system by touching the Touch Panel Sensor on the control unit. Before using the Touch Panel Sensor, perform steps 1 to 4 in "Playing Discs" (page 41) or steps 1 to 8 in "Presetting Radio Stations" (page 81). Normal display - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
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 a disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and "Resume" appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
. 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
. 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. 47GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
To rotate the current image H C/c 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 or albums on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 tracks or albums. Rotate the current image using C/c. - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Playing Discs 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
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). H DVD - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
during stop 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. OFF ALL TITLE CHAPTER 53GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly. SLOW / H m/M Notes • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to perform some of the operations described. • - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks albums and files are assigned unique names on the disc, you can - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
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 a DVD (CHAPTER) x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) (INDEX) x When playing a Super Audio CD (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) "** (**)" is - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
shown in the charts. 1 CHAP 0.01.42 Remaining time and number of the current chapter DVD Title name 1 CHAP -0.08.21 DVD Current function 1 TITLE SONY DVD continued 57GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
1 TRK -4.02 CD ALBM Remaining time of the disc 1.42 CD ALBM Track name and current track number -44.41 CD ALBM Current function 1 TRK SONY When playing back an MP3 Playing time and current track number MP3 Remaining time and current track number 6 TRK 0.28 MP3 Track (file) name 6 TRK - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
Playing Discs When playing back a JPEG Current file number JPEG ALBM 4 FILE File name Album (folder) name JPEG ALBM 4 FILE SONY JPEG ALBM Current function ALBM SONY ROCK Tips • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only the playing time of the scene is displayed. • The playing time and - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
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 (only song title) - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
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. MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 01 / 01/ 2004 JPEG Date information * - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
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 playing the DVD. - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Sound Adjustments Notes • Not all discs give you the three choices above when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD to be played. • When playing a Super Audio CD in the 2 channel playback area or the 2 CHANNEL STEREO mode, the POWER/ON LINE - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
. 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Sound Adjustments 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. x CINEMA STUDIO 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. 66GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects. x CINEMA STUDIO 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Using Various Additional Functions 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
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. You can select the language you - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
Using Various Additional Functions 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
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 correct number. If you make a mistake - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Using Various Additional Functions 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
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, then press ENTER. The area is selected - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
Using Various Additional Functions 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
Manufacturer Kiton KTV LG/Goldstar LOEWE LXI(Sears) MAGNAVOX MARANTZ Mark Matsui Medion Mitsubishi/MGA NEC NEI NOKIA Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano ORION PANASONIC Philco PHILIPS Phoenix PIONEER Portland Provision PYE QUASAR Radio RADIO SHACK Radiola RCA/PROSCAN SABA SAMSUNG SANYO Schneider SCOTT - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
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 press >10, then 2 and 5.) Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
VIDEO4 VIDEO5 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
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 further information on the operation. FUNCTION Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (Dual Mono) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
x Dual Mono Sub Sub sound is output from the left and right speakers. x Dual Mono Main/Sub Main sound is output from the left speaker and Sub sound is output from the right speaker. x Dual Mono Main+Sub Main sound and Sub sound are output from the left and right speakers. 5 Press AMP MENU. Turns off - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
5 Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Memory FM 4 108.0MHz 6 Press C/c/x/X to select the preset number you want. Memory FM 7 108.0MHz 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored. Complete m FM 7 TUNED 4 Select 9 or 10 using X/x, then press ENTER. "Really ? No" is displayed. 5 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
When you choose Sleep 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. "Sleep Auto" mode works only with functions such as DVD that is selected before setting to "Sleep Auto." To check the remaining - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Other Operations Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps. C/X/x/c/ ENTER AMP MENU With cover opened. 1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press x/X repeatedly until "Customize" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
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 page 8793. For an overall - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. The default settings vary, depending on the country model. continued 87GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
16:9 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. x SCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off. The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION OFF AUDIO DRC: OFF DATA CD PRIORITY: MP3 JPEG DATE: MM/DD/YYYY x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Asian and Saudi Arabian models only) Select the color system when you play a VIDEO CD. AUTO PAL NTSC Outputs the video signal in the system of the disc, either PAL - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. OFF AUTO No priority given. Priority given. Notes • When you set the item to [AUTO], - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
Settings and Adjustments Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. FRONT 1.6 m* (5.2 ft) Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (0.6 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3.3 to 23 ft). CENTER Center speaker distance can be moved 1.6 m* (5.2 ft) ( - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
Settings and Adjustments 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
Customize Dual Mono Dual Mono Main Dual Mono Sub Dual Mono Main/Sub Dual Mono Main+Sub Surround Speaker Reverse Off SL SR Reverse* Reverse On SR SL Dimmer Dimmer Off Dimmer On Lip Sync Lip Sync Off Lip Sync On Color System Color System Change No Change Color System Change Yes * This - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
Settings and Adjustments xLevel Test Tone Test Tone Off: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. Test 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
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 36), press - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. sound. • The speaker cord is not connected securely. • Press MUTING on the remote if "Muting" is displayed in the front panel display. • The system is in - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
). • 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
Resume Play has been selected. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback (page 44). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically not be able to perform some of the operations above. See the operating manual that came with the disc. Messages do not appear on the screen in - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
). • The 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. "Cannot Lock" appears in the front panel display. • Turn the power off and then on again by pressing [/1 on the - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Power requirements North American and Mexican models: Taiwan model: Other models: Power consumption Control unit Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Front (L) (R): 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz) Surround (R): 5.4 kg (11 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Surround speaker (L) Power requirements North American and Mexican models: Taiwan model: Other models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/ of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range, and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called "5.1," with the - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) The Interlace format is the NTSC standard - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc) This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel FUNCTION + VOL. - Top Panel A DISC indicator* B Touch Panel Sensor (43) C Front panel display (107) D DOLBY DIGITAL indicator* E DTS indicator* F DOLBY PRO LOGIC II indicator* G D.C.S. - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
Additional Information Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current mode Playing status DVD REP1 11 TITLE 0.01.11 Current title number Playing time When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3 Playing disc PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Playing - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
When listening to the radio Preset number Current band FM 10 MONO 108.0MHz Monaural/Stereo effect Current station When playing back a JPEG file Playing status JPEG ALBM 4 FILE Current file number 108GB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
VIDEO OUT ANTENNA Y PB/CB PR/CR SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE INTERLACE S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DIR-T1 PHONES REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO IN L AUDIO IN OPTICAL L DIGITAL IN R VIDEO R SAT AM FM 75 COAXIAL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 4 SPEAKER SYSYTEM CONNECTOR - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile. 110GB A ) P ENTER Q TUNER MENU (81, 83) R TV [/1 (on/standby) (76) S "/1 (standby) (36, 41, 82) T SONY TV DIRECT (78) U TUNER/BAND (81, 82, 83) V FUNCTION (41, 80, 82, 83) W m/M/SLOW / , TUNING -/+ - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
Additional Information 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 - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
SCAN ON OFF JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS 1 GRAPHICS 2 GRAPHICS 3 GRAPHICS 4 GRAPHICS 5 BLUE BLACK INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE YES NO *) The default settings vary, depending on the country model. AUDIO DRC OFF ON DATA CD MP3 PRIORITY JPEG JPEG DATE MM/DD/YYYY YYYY/MM/DD DD/MM/YYYY YYYY/DD/MM *) Only for - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE FRONT CENTER SURROUND YES YES NONE BEHIND SIDE NONE SUBWOOFER YES DISTANCE FRONT CENTER 1.0m - 7.0m (3.3 to 23 ft) 1.0m - 7.0m* (3.3 to 23 ft) SURROUND 1.0m - 7.0m* (3.3 to 23 ft) LEVEL CENTER SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SUBWOOFER BALANCE TEST TONE FRONT OFF ON -6 dB - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. Speaker Setup Center Speaker Center Speaker Yes Center Speaker No Surround Speaker Surround Speaker Yes Surround Speaker No Front Speaker Distance Center Speaker Distance Surround - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
Program Play 50 PROGRESSIVE 104 R Radio 82 Rear Panel 109 Region Code 8, 104 Remote 76, 110 REPEAT 53 Resume Play 44 S S VIDEO 25 Scan 54 SCENE 56 TITLE 55 Title 7, 105 TRACK 55 Track 7, 47, 105 TRACK SELECTION 90 Troubleshooting 97 TV and Video Component Hookups 25 TV TYPE 87 U Usable discs 7 V VCD - Sony HCD-LF1 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
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 Ejects the disc. B Switches the item displayed on the front panel display. C Sets the system to
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