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Sony 3-398-069-14(1) Operating Instructions Manual

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3-398-069-14(1)
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
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©2008 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation
Printed in China
http://www.sony.net/

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  • Page 1 3-398-069-14(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions ©2008 Sony Corporation Sony Corporation Printed in China http://www.sony.net/...
  • Page 2 Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 3: About This Operating Instructions

    Precautions On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as the subwoofer is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the control unit itself has been turned off.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions... 3 Playable Discs... 5 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System ...11 Step 2: Connecting the System ...15 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ...26 Step 4: Changing the Sound Source ...29 Disc Playing a Disc ...

  • Page 5: Playable Discs

    Playable Discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD DATA CD – DATA DVD – MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format. JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format.
  • Page 6 ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
  • Page 7 Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. About Multi Session CD •...
  • Page 8 This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 9 Getting Started Checking the supplied items • Control unit (1) • Front speakers (2) • Subwoofer (1) Preparing the remote To insert batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.
  • Page 10 • If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. About operation of the remote You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote. x System operation Press TV so that TV flashes four times.

  • Page 11: Step 1: Positioning The System

    Step 1: Positioning the System 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). Place the system as illustrated below. Note • Leave a space for inserting/ejecting the disc (approximately 15 cm) to the right (disc slot) side of the control unit when placing an object such as a speaker nearby.
  • Page 12 • Do not place your hand on the speaker driver when lifting the subwoofer. Doing so, the speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the foot of the subwoofer. Speaker driver • It is recommended to place the subwoofer on a hard floor. •...
  • Page 13 • It is recommended to place the front speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection. Side view Recommended To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the rear of each speaker.
  • Page 14 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Connecting The System

    Step 2: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages. Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Speakers

    To remove the panel cover of the control unit Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the control unit. 1 Connecting the Control unit Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the bottom of the subwoofer.
  • Page 17 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 Bottom of the subwoofer To set the speakers at an angle You can select the angle for the front speaker: 0° and 10°. (The speakers are set to an angle of 10° at shipping.) Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.
  • Page 18 Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being twisted or pinched. Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand. Note • Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Tv

    3 Connecting the TV Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) before making connections. To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A).

  • Page 20: Connecting The Other Components

    Note • When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go. • When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks (B). • During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks.
  • Page 21 Digital optical cord (not supplied) Digital coaxial cord (not supplied) L IN D IG IT A O P TI C A B LE S AT /C A L IN D IG IT A C O A X IA B LE S AT /C A To the digital coaxial output jack of the digital satellite receiver...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Fm Wire Antenna (Aerial)

    To connect to a TV equipped with multiple audio/video inputs You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. System A.F.D. STD D.C.S. FUNCTION DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500 Select the component on the TV.
  • Page 23 To attach the stand cover and panel cover After connecting the cables, bundle excess cables and attach the panel cover and stand cover. Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) when attaching the stand cover.
  • Page 24 Attach the stand cover to the rear of the control unit. Store the connected cables and excess portions of the cable ties inside the stand cover (1), then secure the stand cover with the 4 screws (2). Note • Make sure that the cables are not twisted or pinched when attaching the stand cover. •...

  • Page 25: About The Demonstration

    About the demonstration After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. To set the demonstration mode to on/off Press [/1. The system turns on. Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press Press X/x to select a setting.

  • Page 26: Step 3: Performing The Quick Setup

    Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. Note • When you connect the system and the TV with the component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied), you need to set the type of video output for matching your TV.
  • Page 27 To recall the Quick Setup display Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear.
  • Page 28 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Changing The Sound Source

    Step 4: Changing the Sound Source You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound, etc. by changing the sound source. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the desired function appears in the front panel display. Each time you press FUNCTION, the function changes as follows.

  • Page 30: Disc

    Disc Playing a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. "/1 FUNCTION MUTING VOLUME +/– Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

  • Page 31: Other Operations

    Other operations Press Stop Pause Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, > track, or scene Go back to the . twice in a second. preceding chapter, When you press . once, track, or scene you can go to the beginning of the current chapter, track, or scene.

  • Page 32: Changing The Sound

    Displaying multi-angles and subtitles To change the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle. Note • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 33 displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats. x DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) •...
  • Page 34 Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.

  • Page 35: Using Play Mode

    Note • Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: – you eject the disc. – the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only).

  • Page 36: Playing In Random Order

    Press c. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]). PROGRAM ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK –...

  • Page 37: Playing Repeatedly

    X/x, Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SHUFFLE] appear. Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x VIDEO CD/CD • [OFF]: Off. •...

  • Page 38: Searching/Selecting A Disc

    • [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on a disc. • [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current chapter. x VIDEO CD/CD • [OFF]: Off. • [DISC]: You can repeats all of the tracks on the disc. • [TRACK]: You can repeat the current track.
  • Page 39 To display the DVD’s menu on the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select MENU], then press The options for [DISC MENU] appear. Press X/x to select [MENU] or [TOP MENU].
  • Page 40 Press X/x to select the search method. Example: [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, folders, or files. 9 8 ( 9 9 ) 1 3 ( 9 9 ) 0 : 0 3 : 1 7 Selected row...

  • Page 41: Playing Mp3 Files/Jpeg Image Files

    Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG” (JPEG image file) • which conform to the DCF* image file format * “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 42 TRACK LIST 03 In the Middle of Nowher... 01_Geronimo_s_Cadillac 02_Riding_On_A_White_Swan 03_Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth 04_Sweet_Little_Shella 05_Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums 06_Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown 07_In_Shaire Press X/x to select a file and press The system starts playing the selected file. You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing DVD MENU again will display the folder list.
  • Page 43 Press C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you want to view, then press To return to normal screen, press O RETURN. Note • PICTURE NAVI does not work when you set [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] to [MUSIC]. • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the TV screen.
  • Page 44 • If you play large MP3 file and JPEG image file at the same time, the sound may skip. Sony recommends that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, reduce the size of the JPEG image file.

  • Page 45: Enjoying Divx® Videos

    To select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [EFFECT] appear. Press X/x to select a setting. •...

  • Page 46: Selecting A Folder

    files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see “Playable Discs” (page 5). Note •...

  • Page 47: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    FILE LIST MY FAVOURITES HAWAII 2004 VENUS Press X/x to select a file and press The selected file starts playing. To go to the next or previous page Press To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To stop playback Press x.
  • Page 48 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER...

  • Page 49: Changing The Password

    Changing the password X/x, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear. Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press The Setup Display appears.

  • Page 50: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.
  • Page 51 Press The selected decoding mode is applied. Press SYSTEM MENU. The system menu turns off. To turn the surround effect off Select “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE” and set the sound mode (page 52) to “MOVIE” or “MUSIC.” Note • The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g., digital stereo signals, digital multi signals, etc.) except for DVD multi-channel signals.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Sound Mode

    Selecting the Sound Mode You can select a suitable sound mode for various sources such as movies or music. Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during playback until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or “MUSIC”...

  • Page 53: Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

    Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO) You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital multiplex broadcast signal. Note • To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to connect a TV or other component to the control unit with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 19) and set the digital output mode of the TV or other component to Dolby Digital.

  • Page 54: Tuner

    • You can operate the tuner function by observing the following display on the TV screen. Current band and preset number FM 10 : 88.00 MHz SONY RADIO Station name X/x/c, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 55: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 54)). X/x/c, VOLUME +/– Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select the preset station.

  • Page 56: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected. Only one name can be entered for each preset station. C/X/x/c, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 57: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as station name display.

  • Page 58: Control For Hdmi/External Audio Device

    HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component. • The Control for HDMI function may not work if you connect a component other than Sony, even if the component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 59 To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off X/x, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. Press X/x to select then press The options for [SETUP] appear.
  • Page 60 Turning the system off in sync with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the system’s remote, the system turns off automatically. Note •...

  • Page 61: Playing Back Audio Files/Jpeg Image Files Of A Usb Device

    Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB Device You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files transferred in a USB device (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the control unit. For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the control unit, see “Playable USB Devices”...
  • Page 62 • The system can play back the following files. File Extension of the file MP3 file “.mp3” WMA file “.wma” AAC file “.m4a” JPEG image file “.jpg” or “.jpeg” The system will play back any data with the extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/ AAC/JPEG format.
  • Page 63 FOLDER LIST 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986) 03 In the Middle of Nowhere (1986) 04 Ready for Romance (1986) 05 In the Garden of Venus (1987) 06 Romantic Warriors (1987) 07 Back for Good (1988) 08 Alone (1999) Press X/x to select a folder.
  • Page 64 Press X/x to select (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press The options for [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] appear. Press X/x to select [IMAGE]. Press Press DVD MENU. The folders transferred on the USB device appear. When a folder is being played, its title is shaded. FOLDER LIST 01 Let's Talk About Love (1985) 02 1st Album (1986)
  • Page 65 • [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW 2]: You can set the duration longer than [SLOW 1]. Press Note • Some JPEG image files may take longer to display than the option you selected.
  • Page 66 Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play the audio files on the USB device in random order. Note • Same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing audio files. X/x, Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 67 • [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder. • [TRACK] (audio files only): You can repeat the current file. Press The item is selected. To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control...
  • Page 68 Viewing the information of an audio file in the front panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the USB device, the display changes: 1 y 2 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name* * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3 tag information.
  • Page 69 Note • Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages. • Depending on the type of file being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the file, not all text characters will be displayed. Checking the date information of JPEG image file You can check the date information during...

  • Page 70: Transferring Songs In A Usb Device

    Transferring Songs in a USB Device You can transfer songs on an audio CD in a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer the MP3 files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD into the USB device. For connecting the USB device, see “Connecting the USB device”...
  • Page 71 Select a track that you want to transfer. Available space of the USB device USB RECORDING Free: TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK Tracks to be transferred. x To select the desired track Press X/x to select the track, then press The tracks are marked in the order that you select.
  • Page 72 Select an MP3 file/folder that you want to transfer. USB RECORDING 2002_Remixes 01_Back_Seat_O... 02_One_Nights_... 03_Are_You_Ma... 04_I_Can_Lose_... 05_Soul_Survivo... 06_Strangers_B... 07_Stay_maxi_ve... MP3 files/folders to be transferred. x To select the desired MP3 file/folder Press X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press The MP3 files/folders are marked.

  • Page 73: Using The Digital Media Port Adapter

    Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying sound from a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the system. Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area.

  • Page 74: Other Operation

    Other Operation Using the Setup Display You can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound. Displayed items vary depending on the country model. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.

  • Page 75: Settings For The Display

    To reset all of the [SETUP] settings To reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” (page 89). Setting the display or sound track language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.
  • Page 76 Note • Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] You can set the progressive signal that is output from the VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks to on/off.

  • Page 77: Settings For The Hdmi

    Settings for the HDMI [HDMI SETUP] HDMI SETUP HDMI RESOLUTION: CONTROL FOR HDMI: VOLUME LIMIT: /RGB(HDMI): AUDIO(HDMI): JPEG RESOLUTION: x [HDMI RESOLUTION] You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack”...

  • Page 78: Other Settings

    x [JPEG RESOLUTION] You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack. ]: The system outputs standard resolution with a black frame. ]: The system outputs HD resolution with a black frame. [HD]: The system outputs the HD resolution without a black frame.

  • Page 79: Settings For The Speakers

    [ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do not operate the system for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. x [BACKGROUND] You can select the background color or picture on the TV screen. [JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD- EXTRA, etc.).

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. X/x/c, Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

  • Page 81: Enjoying The Sound At Low Volume

    Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. NIGHT Press NIGHT. “NIGHT ON” appears in the front panel display and the sound effect is activated.

  • Page 82: Changing The Brightness Of The Front Panel Display And Illumination

    Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and Illumination The brightness of the front panel display and illumination can be set to either of 2 levels. Press DIMMER until the desired mode appears in the front panel display. • “DIMMER OFF”: Bright. •...

  • Page 83: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Illuminating the Front Panel Buttons (ILLUMINATION MODE) You can set the type of illumination for the front panel. X/x/c, Press SYSTEM MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press Press X/x to select a setting. •...
  • Page 84 6 Track and index* * VIDEO CD only. x Super VCD 1 Playing time of the current track 2 Track text 3 Track and index number x DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name* * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will display a folder name/track (file) name from the ID3...

  • Page 85: Checking The Play Information

    x VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/ • 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 DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD (MP3 file) •...

  • Page 86: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    By adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote. Note • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Preparing the remote for controlling the TV...

  • Page 87: Code Numbers Of Controllable Tvs

    Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the code that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number SONY 501 (default) AIWA AKAI DAEWOO 503, 506, 515, 544...

  • Page 88: Returning To The Default Settings

    C/X/x/c, Select the item on the menu. • The function of these buttons are same as the remote buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Returning to the Default Settings Returning the system...
  • Page 89 Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default You can return the [SETUP] settings (page 74) other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings. C/X/x/c, Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display. Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.

  • Page 90: Additional Information

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types).

  • Page 91: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system? • After checking the above items and fixing any problems, turn on the system. If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. (page 25). Remedy •...
  • Page 93 Symptom Remedy Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your control unit directly to your TV, try connecting your control unit to your TV’s video input (page 19).
  • Page 94 Symptom The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 file. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a sound track of Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio. The beginning of the sound is cut off.
  • Page 95 • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 32). • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 96: Usb Device

    (USB) port. Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the (USB) port. Make sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. • If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur.
  • Page 97 – The file structure is extremely complex. – The memory capacity is excessive. – The internal memory is fragmented. • Sony recommends following these guidelines. – Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less. – Total files per folder: 150 or less.
  • Page 98 • If the transfer and erase operations are repeated multiple times, the file structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 99 USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Audio files or folders on the • Check if the USB device is write-protected.

  • Page 100: Self-Diagnosis Function

    [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and then turn on the system again to operate.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Power output (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS output power (reference) FL/FR*: 135 W (per channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer*: 135 W (at 3 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% THD) * Depending on the decoding mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

  • Page 102: Glossary

    Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power consumption 0.3 W. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Over 85% power efficiency of amplifier block is achieved with the full digital amplifier, S-master.
  • Page 103 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.

  • Page 104: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali;...

  • Page 105: Index To Parts And Control

    Index to Parts and Control For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Control unit Top view Front view AUTO WIDE STAGE A Ventilation slots B "/1 (on/standby) button (26, 88) C AUTO (Decoding mode) indicator (50) D WIDE STAGE indicator (50) E Play operation buttons/Illumination (30, 83) F FUNCTION button (29)
  • Page 106 Connector panel A ANTENNA (FM75Ω COAXIAL) jack (22) B VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks (19) C TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (19) D VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack (19) E SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN COAXIAL) jack (20) F HDMI OUT jack (19) Left side view G SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (20) H TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (19)

  • Page 107: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display SLEEP MUTING TUNED TITLE CHAP DIGITAL A Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (81) B Lights up when the sound of the system is muted. (31, 87) C Displays the USB status D Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (54) E Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front...
  • Page 108 Subwoofer Rear view Bottom view FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 A Ventilation slots C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (16) B SPEAKER (FRONT R/FRONT L) jacks (16)

  • Page 109: Remote Control

    Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – L ANALOG ws (87) ANGLE 6 (32) AUDIO ea (32, 53) CLEAR es (36, 56, 74) D.TUNING wd (55) DIGITAL 3 (87) DIMMER ws (82) DISPLAY wa (56, 83) DVD MENU 7 (38) DVD TOP MENU e; (38) ENTER* 5 (25, 26, 35, 54) FUNCTION 2 (29, 30) M –...

  • Page 110: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display You can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes: 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... 1 Control Menu display 1 2 Control Menu display 2 (appears when available) 3 Control Menu display off...
  • Page 111 Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Control Menu items Selected item Function name of selected REPEAT Control Menu item Operation message To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 39)/[SCENE] (page 39)/[TRACK] (page 39) You can select the title, scene, or track to be played.
  • Page 112 [DISC MENU] (page 38) You can display the DVD’s menu. [BROWSING] (page 43) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [SETUP] (page 74) [QUICK] (page 26) You can make the basic adjustments. Use Quick Setup to select the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV.
  • Page 113 List of Control Menu Items for USB device Item Item Name, Function [REPEAT] (page 66) You can play the entire USB device (all folders/all files) repeatedly or one folder/file repeatedly. [BROWSING] (page 65) You can display the list of folders/JPEG image files. [DATE] (page 69) You can display the date the picture was taken by a digital camera.

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Numerics 4:3 OUTPUT 76 5.1 Channel Surround 33 A/V SYNC 80 AAC file 61 ANGLE 32 ATTENUATE 80 AUDIO 75 AUDIO (HDMI) 77 AUDIO DRC 78 AUDIO SETUP 78 BACKGROUND 79 BASS 52 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 76 CONTROL FOR HDMI 77 Control for HDMI 58 Control Menu Display 110 Control unit 105...

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