Viewing information about the disc:
Checking the playing time and remaining time.. 32

Sound adjustment:

Changing the sound.. 33

Enjoying movies:

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

Playing discs:

Searching for a title/chapter /track/index.. 35 Changing the angles.. 36 Displaying the subtitles.. 36
Using various additional functions:
Loading a disc... 17 Playing a disc Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play/Scan/Slow-motion Play. 17 Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks.. 19 Creating your own program Program Play. 22 Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc Resume Play.. 23 Playing repeatedly Repeat Play.. 24 Playing DVDs using the menu. 25 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) PBC Play.. 25
Locking discs CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ PARENTAL CONTROL.. 37
Presetting radio stations. 41 Listening to the radio.. 42 Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*. 43

Other Features

To adjust the brightness of the display. 53 To listen to multi channel sound. 53 Singing along: Karaoke**.. 54 About indicators.. 55 Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer.. 55 Waking up to music Daily Timer.. 56
Loading a tape... 44 Playing a tape.. 44 Recording to a tape CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit... 45 Timer-recording radio programs. 47

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components. 57 Listening to audio from a connected component.. 58 Recording audio from a connected component.. 59 Recording on a connected component. 59

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 48 Selecting the sound effect.. 48 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II (DHC-FL7D only).. 49 Adjusting the sound effects. 50 Creating a personal sound effect file Personal file.. 51

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.. 60

Additional Information

Precautions... 65 Specifications.. 67 Glossary.. 70 Language code list.. 73 Control Menu Item List.. 74 Setup Display Item List.. 75
* European model only. ** Except for North American and European models.

Display

Turning off the display Power Saving Mode.. 52 Using the display.. 52
This system can play the following discs
Format of discs Disc logo
Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. The region code is located below the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear panel.

Turn the TV on or off

Screw (1)

TV ?/1. TV/VIDEO. TV CH +/. TV VOL +/.
Switch the TVs video input Change the TV channels Adjusts the volume of the TV speaker(s)
2 Insert the speaker support in the slot of the front
speakers. Tighten two screws while threading the rear boards of the front speakers.
When the remote no longer operates the system, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Note Screw Slot Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove all the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
Notice for carrying this system
When carrying the system, do not lift the front speakers only.
Do the following to protect the DVD mechanism.
1 Turn on the system, then press DVD.
Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit.
2 Hold down DVD, then press ?/1 until

LOCK appears.

3 Release ?/1 first, then release DVD. 4 Unplug the AC power cord.

Setting up your speakers

Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the sub woofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, if necessary, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) (A) from the listening position. You can place the sub woofer in any position. You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room, etc.
When the rear speakers are placed to the side
Specifying distance, position and height of the speakers
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until

AMP MENU appears.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Sit in your listening position and press
V or v repeatedly to select the items to be set.

Adjustable items

Distance of the front, rear, and center speakers Position and height of the rear speakers
4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the

parameter you want.

The selected parameter appears.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other

parameters.

6 Press ENTER.

1:DVD ( ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) T 1:32:55

Disc type

Time information
x When playing a DVD T **:**:** Playing time of the current title T**:**:** Remaining time of the current title C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter C**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter

Sound adjustment

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, you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, 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 playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can select the left channel and hear only the instruments from both speakers. Use the remote for the operation.
x When playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of settings varies. MULTI: The disc has multi-channel playback area 2CH: The disc has the 2 channel playback area. CD: When you want to play the disc as a conventional CD.
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.

4 Press ENTER.

AUDIO, then press ENTER.
The options for AUDIO appear.
You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the setting changes.
audio signal you want. x When playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of the language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code (see the language code list on page 73). When the same language is displayed twice or more, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For discs not recorded in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the sound even if the DVD is recorded in multiple audio format. For VIDEO CDs and CDs, the setting returns to STEREO when you turn off the system or open the disc tray. During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically.
STEREO: The standard stereo sound. 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural). 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural). The default setting is STEREO.
Excessive noise or momentary silence may be heard from the speakers if you select 1/L or 2/R when playing DTS format CDs.
Changing the sound (continued)
The display examples are as follows: PCM (stereo)

Listening to the radio on page 42).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

DAILY SET? appears.

3 Press. or > repeatedly to select
REC SET?, then press ENTER on the remote.
ON appears and the hour indication flashes.
If the power is on at the preset time, the Timerrecording does not work. When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recording will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. You cannot activate the Daily timer and the Timerrecording simultaneously.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press. or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER on the remote. The minute indication flashes. Press. or > repeatedly to set the minutes, then press ENTER on the remote. The hour indication flashes again.
When you select or play a Super Audio CD; The sound effects are automatically turned off (except for the equalization). The sound effect or the personal file cannot be selected. You cannot store the personal file.

DSP MODE

MUSIC LIVE HOUSE MODE HALL S.ENHANCE (SOUND ENHANCE) RADIO SOUND MOVIE C.STUDIO EX A MODE (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) D S* C C.STUDIO EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) D S* C C.STUDIO EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) D S* C NORMAL SURR (NORMAL SURROUND) GAME MODE ARCADE RACING ADVENTURE BATTLE PAN** FLANGER KEY CONTROL EXCITER COMPRESSOR REVERB EARLY RFLC. (EARLY REFLECTION)

Adjusting the sound

Press GROOVE on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF GROOVE: The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes to suit the music source. V-GROOVE: The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes to suit the movie source.

TOOL MODE

Selecting the sound effect
Press one of the DSP buttons (MUSIC MODE, MOVIE MODE, GAME MODE, or TOOL MODE) on the remote repeatedly to select the sound effect you want.
* Sound effects with virtual speakers. ** Virtual effects with 2.1CH, or AUTO with 2.1CH only.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
The sound effects with D S marks use DCS C technology. In the collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sonys own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop Digital Cinema Sound. Digital Cinema Sound simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie director.

The indications change as follows: t TUNER y DVD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T
1 Prepare the music source you want to
8 Press ENTER on the remote.
The type of timer (DAILY TIMER), followed by the start time, stop time and the music source, appears, then the original display appears.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/ MP3: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see Creating your own program on page 22). Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see Listening to the radio on page 42).

9 Turn off the power.

2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press. or > repeatedly to select DAILY SELECT?, then press ENTER on the remote. Start over from step 1. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press. or > repeatedly to select TIMER OFF?, then press ENTER on the remote.
Change the setting Cancel the Daily Timer

SET appears.

4 Press. or > repeatedly to select
DAILY SET?, then press ENTER on the remote.
5 Set the time to start playback.
If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer does not work. When you use the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. You cannot activate the Daily timer and the Timerrecording simultaneously.
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
MD deck To the digital input jacks of an MD deck MD deck / VCR From the analog output jacks of an MD deck / VCR MD deck / VCR To the analog input jacks of an MD deck / VCR
To the component video input jack of a TV
To the video input jack of a TV Optional TV
To the S video input jack of a TV
From the digital output jacks of an MD deck / DVD player MD deck / DVD player
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

C S VIDEO OUT jack

Use video cables (not supplied) to connect an optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. If your TV accept progressive format file signals, you must use this connection and set COMPONENT OUT to PROGRESSIVE in SCREEN SETUP (page 28).

B VIDEO OUT jack

Use an S video cable (not supplied) to connect an optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. You can then output the video to the component from this unit, and enjoy higher quality video images.
D OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack
Use a video cable (supplied) to connect an optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. You can then output the video to the component from this unit, and enjoy the video images of DVDs, etc.

Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an MD deck or DVD player to this jack. You can then record or listen to digital audio from the MD deck or DVD player through this system.
Hooking up optional components (continued)
E OPTICAL DVD DIGITAL OUT jack
Listening to audio from a connected component
Listening to the digital audio from the connected MD deck or DVD player
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an MD deck to this jack. You can then output the digital audio to the MD deck from this system.
F VIDEO (MD) IN jacks (North American model only) MD (VIDEO) IN jacks (other models)
1 Connect the digital optical cable.
See Hooking up optional components on page 57.
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an MD deck or VCR to these jacks. You can then listen to analog audio from the MD deck or VCR through this system.
G VIDEO (MD) OUT jack (North American model only) MD (VIDEO) OUT jacks (other models)
2 Press DIGITAL (or FUNCTION on the
remote repeatedly until DIGITAL appears).
Start playing the connected component.
Listening to the analog audio from the connected MD deck or VCR
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an MD deck or VCR to these jacks. You can then output audio to the MD deck or VCR from this system.
1 Connect the audio cords.
2 (For North American model)
To listen to the sound of the connected VCR: Press VIDEO (MD) (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly until VIDEO (MD) appears).
When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future use.
To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck:
Hold down VIDEO (MD) and press ?/1 while the power is on. Release ?/1 first, then release VIDEO (MD). This switches the function from VIDEO to MD. Once you switched to the MD function, just press VIDEO (MD). Start playing the connected component.
(Other models) To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck: Press MD (VIDEO) (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly until MD (VIDEO) appears).
Recording audio from a connected component
To listen to the sound of the connected VCR:
2 Start recording manually.
See Recording to a tape on page 45.
Hold down MD (VIDEO) and press ?/1 while the power is on. Release ?/1 first, then release MD (VIDEO). This switches the function from MD to VIDEO. Once you switched to the VIDEO function, just press MD (VIDEO). Start playing the connected component.
Recording on a connected component
1 Connect the audio cords for analog
recording, or connect the digital optical cable for digital recording.

Set the timer correctly. Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you havent turned on the power.
There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit. The remote is not pointing in the direction of the units sensor. The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see step 5 on page 12).
The clock setting/timer is canceled.
Decrease the volume level. Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo Setting the clock (page 16). If you have set the timer, redo Waking up to music (page 56) and/or Timer-recording radio programs (page 47).
The radio presetting is canceled.
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo Presetting radio stations (page 41).

There is no sound.

Turn VOLUME clockwise. The headphones are connected. Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections. The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of a short circuit. (PROTECT and PUSH POWER flash alternately.) Turn off the power, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. There is no audio output during Timer-recording.
PROTECT and PUSH POWER appear alternately.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3 Player
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears on the front panel display.
A strong signal is input. Turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then turn on the power again. If PROTECT and PUSH POWER still appear alternately, check the speaker cords.

DVD CLOSE! appears.

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
You tried to open the cassette deck when the disc tray is open. Press Z to close the disc tray first, then open the cassette deck.

TAPE CLOSE! appears.

Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray. Always close the tray by pressing Z. Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the player.

On operation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning the unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Tab of side B Break off the cassette tab of side A Tab of side A

Precautions (continued)

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

Messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.

No Disc

There is no disc in the player.

Push STOP!

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.
You pressed PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE during play.

Cannot Use

You pressed an invalid button.

Step Full!

Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).

No Tab

Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the cassette.

No Tape

There is no tape in the tape deck.
In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.
The function is switching to the tuner.
If color irregularity is observed
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again

Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION:
(DHC-FL7D USA model only)
European model: DHC-FL7D DIN power output at stereo mode (rated) 45 + 45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 60 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 120 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) Front speaker: 120 + 120 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 120 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear speaker: 120 + 120 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 240 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 Hz 10 kHz; rates 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Continuous RMS power output Center speaker: 60 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 120 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD)

Amplifier section

Canadian model: DHC-FL7D Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 60 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 120 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 35 watts)
Specifications (continued)
Other models: DHC-FL7D/FL5D The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only) The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (except for Saudi Arabian model) MULTI mode DIN power output at stereo mode (rated) 45 + 45 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 60 watts (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 100 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD) 2.1CH mode DIN power output at stereo mode (rated) 70 + 70 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 120 + 120 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer: 240 watts (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD) Inputs VIDEO (MD) IN (North American model only): (phono jacks) voltage 250 mV/450mV impedence 47 kilohms MD (VIDEO) IN (other models): (phono jacks) voltage 450 mV/250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms OPTICAL DIGITAL IN: (Square optical connector jacks, rear panel) wavelength MIC: sensitivity 1 mV, (phone jack) impedance 10 kilohms

Australian model: Thailand model: Korean model: Mexican model: Other models:
Power consumption U.S.A. model: DHC-FL7D Canadian model: DHC-FL7D European model: DHC-FL7D Other models: DHC-FL7D DHC-FL5D Dimensions (w/h/d)

325 watts 325 watts

325 watts 0.3 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) 425 watts 425 watts Approx. 400 mm
Mass North American and European models: DHC-FL7D Approx. 14 kg Other models: DHC-FL7D Approx. 15 kg DHC-FL5D Approx. 15 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (3) Video cable (1) Speaker cord (6) Speaker support (2) Screw 10 (8) Stand (2 for U.S.A. model only) Center and rear speaker pads (12)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.

Bit Rate

Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures.

Chapter

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a centre speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.

Dolby Digital

This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear 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 because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital.
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)

Region Code

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

Multi-angle function

Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs.

Multilingual function

This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.

Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.

Parental Control

A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.

Playback Control (PBC)

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 25), the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into sections called scenes.

Super Audio CD (SACD)

Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on.

Progressive format

This audio format is based upon the current audio CD standards but includes a greater amount of information which provides higher quality sound. There are three types of discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD and Super Audio CD information.
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software.
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This player is compatible with the 480 progressive format.

Glossary (continued)

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD or MP3.
Disc DVD structure Title Chapter Disc VIDEO CD/ CD/Super Audio CD structure MP3 structure Track Index Disc Album Track

A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.

Language code list

For details, see pages 27, 33 and 36. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1181 1183

Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Amharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji Faroese French Frisian Irish

1347 1349

Scots Gaelic Galician Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hindi Croatian Hungarian Armenian Interlingua Interlingue Inupiak Indonesian Icelandic Italian Hebrew Japanese Yiddish Javanese Georgian Kazakh Greenlandic Cambodian Kannada Korean Kashmiri Kurdish Kirghiz Latin Lingala Laothian Lithuanian Latvian; Lettish Malagasy Maori Macedonian

1511 1512

Malayalam Mongolian Moldavian Marathi Malay Maltese Burmese Nauru Nepali Dutch Norwegian Occitan (Afan) Oromo Oriya Punjabi Polish Pashto; Pushto Portuguese Quechua Kirundi Romanian Russian Kinyarwanda Sanskrit Sindhi Sangho Serbo-Croatian Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Samoan Shona Somali Albanian Serbian

1697 1703

Siswati Sesotho Sundanese Swedish Swahili Tamil Telugu Tajik Thai Tigrinya Turkmen Tagalog Setswana Tonga Turkish Tsonga Tatar Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapk Wolof Xhosa Yoruba Chinese Zulu Not specified

Rhaeto-Romance 1564

Control Menu Item List
Control Menu Items Function
DISC NAME TITLE (DVD only) SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC Playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD only) CHAPTER (DVD only) INDEX (VIDEO CD only) ALBUM (MP3 only) TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3 only) TIME/TEXT AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD only) SUBTITLE (DVD only) ANGLE (DVD only) PLAY MODE (VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) REPEAT

DHC-FL7D

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.0 2002.07

DHC-FL7D is composed of the following models. As service manuals are issued for each component model, please refer to them. COMPONENT MODEL NAME
DHC-FL7D DVD DECK RECEIVER FRONT SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SUB WOOFER PACKAGE SPEAKER STAND HCR-FL7DSW is composed of HCD-FL7D, SS-WG7. HCD-FL7D SS-FL7 SS-RS7 SS-CT7 SS-WG7 SS-FL7RC WS-FL7 (US model only)

HCR-FL7DSW

US Model Canadian Model AEP Model UK Model E Model

SPECIFICATIONS

General
Power requirements North American model: European model: Saudi Arabian model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz V, 220 V or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 220 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 325 watts 325 watts 325 watts 0.3 watts (at the Power Saving Mode) 425 watts Approx. 400 mm

ACCESSORIES

Part No. 1-477-172-11 1-501-374-72 1-501-594-64 1-501-659-72 1-751-619-13 1-824-693-11 1-824-693-21 1-824-693-31 1-824-693-41 1-824-693-51 1-824-693-61 Description Remark
COMMANDER, STANDARD (RM-SFL7) ANTENNA, LOOP (AM) ANTENNA (FM) (AEP,UK,KR) ANTENNA (FM) (US,CND,EA,MX,SP) CORD, CONNECTION (VIDEO CABLE) CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (SPEAKER CORD) (RED) CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (SPEAKER CORD) (WHITE) CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (SPEAKER CORD) (PURPLE) CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (SPEAKER CORD) (GREEN) CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (SPEAKER CORD) (GRAY) CORD (WITH CONNECTOR) (SPEAKER CORD) (BLUE)
Korean model: Mexican model: Other models:
Power consumption U.S.A. model: Canadian model: European model: Other models: Dimensions (w/h/d)
4-236-961-01 FOOT (for SS-CT7/RS7) 4-241-211-01 COVER, BATTERY (for RM-SFL7) 4-241-212-11 LID (TOP) (for RM-SFL7) 4-241-389-11 4-241-389-21 4-241-389-31 4-241-389-41 4-241-389-51 4-241-389-61 4-241-389-71 4-241-389-81 4-241-389-91 4-241-390-11 4-241-391-11 4-241-391-21 4-241-391-31 4-241-391-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (US,CND,AEP,UK,EA,SP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (CND,EA) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH,SPANISH) (AEP,SP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN,DUTCH,ITALIAN) (AEP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH,POLISH) (AEP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH) (MX) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC) (EA) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TRADITIONAL CHINESE) (SP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN) (KR) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE) (AEP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GREEK) (AEP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (HUNGARIAN) (AEP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (TURKISH) (AEP) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SLOVAKIAN) (AEP)
Mass North American and European models: Approx. 14 kg Approx. 15 kg Other models: Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (3) Video cable (1) Speaker cord (6) Speaker support (2) Screw 10 (8) Stand (2 for U.S.A. model only) Center and rear speaker pads (12)
7-685-873-09 SCREW +BVTT 3X10 (S) (for SPEAKER FIX) X-4954-875-1 BRACKET (FIXED) ASSY (SPEAKER SUPPORT) Abbreviation CND : Canadian model EA : Saudi Arabia model KR : Korean model MX SP : Mexican model : Singapore model
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
DISPLAY SIDE Hi-Fi COMPONET SYSTEM

9-874-129-01

2002G0500-1 C 2002.07

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