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DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-DZ230/DZ231

2007 Sony Corporation

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Dont throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Precautions

On power sources
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains) can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with mark or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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.

Table of Contents

Welcome!.. 2 About This Manual.. 5 This System Can Play the Following Discs.. 6 Playing in Random Order. 33 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly. 34 (Repeat Play) Using the DVDs Menu. 35 Changing the Sound.. 35 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW. 37 Viewing Information About the Disc. 38 Changing the Angles.. 40 Displaying the Subtitles. 41 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound.. 41 (A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files.. 42 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files.. 44 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound. 46 Enjoying DivX Videos.. 48 (Except for United Kingdom and North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)... 50 (PBC Playback)

Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

2 Connecting the TV

Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)
Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the unit. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE, or Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC sound field (page 26).
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).
Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Insert the cord pushing down the terminal clamp.

Insert until this part.

Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 jack.
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

COAXIAL FM 75 jack

Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the unit.
Step 2: Positioning the System

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position. Place speakers as illustrated below.
When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room (page 62) and Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (page 64).
Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. Do not place the speakers in locations that are: Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.

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LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE
Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

Press.

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

C/X/x/c, DISPLAY

Turn on the TV. Press [/1.
Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode
Disconnect the headphones when you perform the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 11 with the headphones connected. Make sure that the function is set to DVD (page 22).

[16:9] (page 68)

This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers.
The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source.
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel
Press SOUND FIELD. x Dolby Pro Logic
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.

All sound field

Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC 2 CHANNEL STEREO HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO HEADPHONE VIRTUAL
A.F.D. STD A.F.D. MULTI PRO LOGIC PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC 2CH STEREO HP 2CH HP VIRTUAL
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural.
x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 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.
When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.
When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer

x 2 CHANNEL STEREO

This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) 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.
Enjoying the surround sound by headphones
x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels.

x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL

This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R. This mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.
To turn the surround effect off
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until A.F.D. STD or 2CH STEREO appears in the front panel display.

Opposite direction

2b t 1m t 2m t 3m

x When playing a DVD-VR

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example: [1: MAIN] (main sound) [1: SUB] (sub sound) [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound)
[2: MAIN] [2: SUB] [2: MAIN+SUB]
Checking the audio signal format

(DVD, DivX video* only)

[2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc.
x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below.

x When playing a DVD

The default setting is underlined. [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound [1/L]: the sound of the left channel (monaural) [2/R]: the sound of the right channel (monaural)
x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for United Kingdom and North American models)

Example:

Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1
The choice of DATA CD or DATA DVD audio signal formats differ, depending on the DivX video file contained on the disc. The format is shown in the display.
x When playing a Super VCD

Front (L/R) + Center

Currently playing program format
The default setting is underlined. [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track 1 [1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) [1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) [2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track 2 [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)

Dolby Digital 3 ch

Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural)
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R].

MP3 audio

1: MP3 128k
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW
Some DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing ([PLAY LIST]). You can select the type of title to be played.

Bit rate

About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker. Front (L) Front (R) Center Surround (L) Surround (R) Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sounds monaural Surround audio signals. LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Press X/x to select PLAY LIST], then press [ORIGINAL/.
The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear.
1 (44) 3 ( 28) T 1:30:50 PLAY LIST PLAY LIST ORIGINAL DVD-VR
Press X/x to select a setting.
The default setting is underlined. [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created from [ORIGINAL] for editing. [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally recorded.
Viewing Information About the Disc
4 Remaining time of the disc 5 Disc name 6 Track and index*

* VIDEO CD only.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display
You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, MP3, or file name of a DivX video* using the front panel display (page 87).
1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name
When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed.

Press DISPLAY.

Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t. t 1 t. Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds.
The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title. If an MP3 file name cannot be displayed, * will appear in the front panel display instead. The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the text. Playing time of MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files* may not be displayed correctly. * Except for United Kingdom and North American models.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/DVD-RW
1 Playing time and number of the current title 2 Remaining time of the current title 3 Playing time and number of the current chapter 4 Remaining time of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter

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 text and MP3 folder name/file name recorded in the disc.
Press DISPLAY during playback.

T 1:01:57

When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video)
(Except for United Kingdom and North American models)

Time information

1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD
1 Playing time of the current track 2 Remaining time of the current track 3 Playing time of the disc
The display and the kinds of time that you can check depend on the disc you are playing.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW
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
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)
Checking the play information of the disc

To check DVD/CD text

Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded in the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc. You cannot change the text. If the disc does not contain text, NO TEXT appears.
**:** Playing time of the current scene
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD
T **:** Playing time of the current track T**:** Remaining time of the current track D **:** Playing time of the current disc D**:** Remaining time of the current disc
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

BRAHMS SYMPHONY

To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video*) text
By pressing DISPLAY while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD or DivX video files* on a DATA CD/DATA DVD, you can display the name of the album/track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on your TV screen.

4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE FULL

Selected setting

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see Using the Setup Display (page 66).

Settings for the Display

[SCREEN SETUP]
Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see Using the Setup Display (page 66). The default settings are underlined.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): YCBCR SCREEN SAVER: ON JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND:
x [TV TYPE] x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

[16:9]

Switches the display language on the TV screen.
x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can select the desired language for the discs menu.
x [AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)

[4:3 LETTER BOX]

Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the TV screen. screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
Switches the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority in the disc is selected.
x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
[4:3 PAN SCAN] Select this when you connect a 4:3
Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code from Language Code List (page 85) using the number buttons.
When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (depending on the disc, the language may not be selected automatically).

x [BACKGROUND]

Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio).

Sets the HDMI CONTROL function to off. Sets the HDMI CONTROL function to on. You can operate mutually between components that are connected with the HDMI cord.
x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.

[OFF] [STANDARD]

When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection] appears and you can not set to [ON].
No compression of dynamic range. Reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. Compresses dynamic range fully.
x [PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/ DVD-RW only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.

[MAX] [AUTO]

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

[FRAME]

x [AUDIO (HDMI)]
Selects the audio output status from the HDMI OUT jack.
Settings for the Speakers

[SPEAKER SETUP]

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set connection of the speakers 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 level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see Using the Setup Display (page 66). The default settings are underlined.
The sound is not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to 48 kHz/ 16 bit PCM.
When you connect the unit and TV with the HDMI cord and [ON] is selected, DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV.

x [DivX]

SPEAKER SETUP CONNECTION: DISTANCE(FRONT): DISTANCE(SURROUND): LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): OFF TEST TONE: FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER:
Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www.divx.com on the Internet.

YES YES YES YES

To return to the default setting when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to the default setting.

x [CONNECTION]

If you do not connect center or surround speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change them.

[FRONT] [CENTER]

[YES] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is used. [YES]

[SURROUND]

[SUBWOOFER]
When you change the [CONNECTION] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD].

x [DISTANCE (FRONT)]

The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 14), the settings is automatically displayed.

0.0 - 7.0 m2)/ 0 - 23 ft

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.
1.0 - 7.0 m3)/ 3 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m2)/ 0 - 23 ft

[L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft1)

Surround speakers distance can be moved up to 5.0 meters (appears when you (16 ft) closer to the listening set [SURROUND] to position from the front speaker [YES] in the distance. [CONNECTION] setting.)

1)When 2)

you perform the Quick Setup (page 14), the default settings are changed.
0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models.
Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set from 1.0 to 7.0 meters3) (3 to 23 ft).

[CENTER] 3.0 m/10 ft1)

Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) (appears when you closer to the listening position set [CENTER] to from the front speaker distance. [YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.)

1)When 2)0.0 3)

If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker. Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be effective.

x [LEVEL (FRONT)]

you perform the Quick Setup (page 14), the default settings are changed. to 6.9 meters for North American models.
You can vary the level of front speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment.

Check the speaker settings (page 71). The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format, in this case set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 71). No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack. Set [AUDIO (HDMI)] in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 71). The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI (digital visual interface) device (DVI (digital visual interface) jacks do not accept audio signals). Try the following: 1 Turn the system off and on again. 2 Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Check the speaker connections and settings (page 9, 71). Set the sound field to A.F.D. STD (page 26). Severe hum or noise is heard. Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) away from your TV set or a fluorescent light. Move your TV away from the audio components. The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Clean the disc. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 35). Make sure the unit is connected properly. 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 26). Check the speaker connections and settings (page 9, 71). Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
There is no sound. The speaker cord is not connected securely. Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING ON is displayed in the front panel display. The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode. Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode.
The sound comes from the center speaker only. Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. No sound is heard from the center speaker. Check the speaker connections and settings (page 9, 71). Make sure the sound field function is on (page 26). Depending on the source, the effect of the center speaker may be less noticeable. A 2 channel source is being played. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. Check the speaker connections and settings (page 9, 71). Make sure the sound field function is on (page 26). Depending on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable. A 2 channel source is being played. There is no sound from the speakers that are indicated in the front panel display. The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the speakers which output sound (page 26, 62).

Subwoofer (SS-WS71)

Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm dia, cone type 3.0 ohms 345 mm (w/h/d) 5.6 kg
87.5-108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5-108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range North American, Mexican, and Latin American models: 530 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) European, Russian, and Middle Eastern models: 531 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Australian and New Zealand models: 531 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)

General

Power requirements Power consumption V AC, 50/60 Hz On: 150 W Standby: 0.3 W (at the Power Saving mode) Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC 5 V Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) 700 mA Dimensions (approx.) 380 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 4.1 kg Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Unpacking

Front speakers (2) Center speaker (1) Surround speakers (2) Subwoofer (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Speaker cords (6, red/white/green/gray/blue/purple) Remote Commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Calibration mic (1) Foot pads (1 set) Operating Instructions HDMI CONTROL Guide Speaker and TV connections (card) Standby power consumption 0.3 W (or less). Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the printed wiring boards. Over 85 % power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-master.

Glossary

Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.

Chapter

Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to your listening environment in a short period of time.
DivX (except for United Kingdom and North American models)
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.

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 subwoofer channel designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.

H Playing status (DVD function only) I Current repeat mode (34) J Lights up when the child lock function is set to on. (58) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (62) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (55)
N Displays systems status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, sound field, etc.
Guide to the Control Menu Display

DISPLAY

Use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
, Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Control Menu items Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) Type of disc being played3) Playing time4) Current setting Options
12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55
OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER REPEAT
Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message

1) Displays

the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (Except for United Kingdom and North American models).
Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file number for DATA CDs/ DATA DVDs. DivX video file number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (Except for United Kingdom and North American models). Displays Super VCD as SVCD. Displays MP3 in the Control Menu display 1 or JPEG in the Control Menu display 2 for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. Displays the date for JPEG files.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 29)/[SCENE] (page 29)/[TRACK] (page 29)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
[CHAPTER] (page 29)/[INDEX] (page 29)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.

[TRACK] (page 29)

Selects the track to be played.
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 37)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW/DVD-R) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY LIST].

[TIME/TEXT] (page 29)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name.
[SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 62, 64)