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Sony WHG-SLK1i Operating Instructions Manual

Sony WHG-SLK1i Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 4 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. 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 5 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...

  • Page 6: About Product Registration (For U.s. Customers Only)

    If you have any operational questions regarding your new purchase, please contact your retailer. For the location of a Sony dealer in your area, or for any other questions, please call 1-800-222- SONY(7669). About this manual ...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About product registration (for U.S. customers only) ... 6 About this manual ... 6 Playable discs ... 9 Guide to parts and controls ...12 Basic operations ...18 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...24 Hooking up the TV...27 Performing the basic adjustments ...28 Setting the clock ...30...
  • Page 8 Other Operations Enjoying simultaneous playback ...75 Using the timers ...76 Changing the display ...78 Using the calendar and clock functions ...81 Changing other settings...82 Hooking up optional components ...83 Additional Information Troubleshooting ...85 Precautions ... 100 Specifications ... 104 Compatible devices with this system ...

  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    Playable discs Type Disc logo DVD VIDEO VR (Video Recording) mode VIDEO CD Characteristics  DVD VIDEO  DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode  DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format  DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) ...
  • Page 10 Type Disc logo DATA CD DATA DVD  MP3 files: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.  JPEG image files: JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format (DCF “Design rule for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association”...
  • Page 11 Discs that cannot be played  CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format  DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format  Data part of CD-Extras  Data part of Mixed CDs  Super Audio CDs  DVD Audio discs  DVD-RAMs ...

  • Page 12: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Main unit Front * Touch sensitive buttons...
  • Page 13   (on/standby) button Press to turn on or off the system.  iPod Dock (page 26, 61)  Multi memory card slot Insert a “Memory Stick” media or an SD memory card to play back audio files, video files, or image files. ...
  • Page 14 Press to enter the current operation or setting.  Ambient light sensor  Sony logo (page 82) You can change the brightness of Sony logo on the unit. For details, see page 82.   (headphones) jack  Remote sensor...
  • Page 15 Remote   (on/standby) button Press to turn on or off the system.  DISPLAY button (page 20, 23) Press to switch back to the CD music playback screen from the Control Menu (CD/DVD function only), or to turn on or off the status bar when viewing DVD VIDEOs, video files or slideshows.
  • Page 16  SUBTITLE/D.TUNING button (page 34, 59) Press to switch the language of the subtitles (e.g., DVD VIDEO). Press to switch to direct tuning mode. ANGLE button (page 34) Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO with multi-angles only). DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU button (page 33, 36, 41) Press to display the DVD title on the screen.

  • Page 17: Enter Button

     SLEEP button (page 76) Press to set the Sleep Timer. This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 28). The numeric button 5, VOLUME + and  buttons on the remote have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Operations with the home menu  Home menu The home menu is the basic user interface of this system to select a function, to access the “Settings” menu, and to allow you to use the system as a calendar or a clock. The system turns on with this home screen.
  • Page 19  Options menu You can bring up the Options menu at any time by pressing OPTIONS button while using a function. Displayed menu items are related to the function you select, and vary with each function of this system. Options menu You can bring up the menu items “LCD Off, ”...
  • Page 20  Status bar The Status bar indicates the following information.  Indicates music or sound source and photo image source.  Indicates the status of Play Timer or Sleep Timer.  Indicates current GROOVE, surround and equalizer settings.  Indicates media insertion or connection status. ...
  • Page 21 Track Information   Current track name and its album number ( ) (MP3 disc only) (see “Information display on the CD music playback screen” on page 79) Time information   See “Information display on the CD music playback screen” on page 79. ...
  • Page 22 Operations with the Control Menu (CD/DVD function only) The Control Menu can be used when using the CD/DVD function for optional settings such as play mode or repeat mode settings or for various DVD-oriented functions. You can call up the Control Menu using the detailed information about the Control Menu, see each section of the “Disc”...
  • Page 23 How to call up the Control Menu when the CD music playback screen is displayed If you want to call up the Control Menu while the CD music playback screen is displayed, make sure to repeatedly press pressing DISPLAY allows you to call up the Control Menu. When you switch back to the CD music playback screen, press DISPLAY.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Connect the speaker cords and FM/AM antennas to the system as illustrated below. WHG-SLK2i can be installed on the wall using the supplied wall-mounting brackets. When you wall-mount the system, follow the instructions described in the separate leaflet “Installing the system on the wall”...
  • Page 25  FM/AM antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antennas. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.  Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

  • Page 26: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting batteries Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side first, matching the polarities shown below. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

  • Page 27: Hooking Up The Tv

    Hooking up the TV Connect the video input jack of your TV to the DVD VIDEO OUT jack on the unit, using the supplied video cord (WHG-SLK2i) or a commercially available video cord (WHG-SLK1i). Please be aware that the connection should be made before installing the system on the wall if you purchased WHG-SLK2i and are using it on the wall.

  • Page 28: Performing The Basic Adjustments

    When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV. Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV’s...
  • Page 29 Select “CD/DVD” from the home menu, then press ENTER. The guide message appears at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER without inserting a disc. “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select a desired language, then press ENTER.

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    Selecting the display language for the home menu You can select a language for the home menu. English, French, Spanish, German or Portuguese can be selected for the display language. Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press ENTER. Press  /  repeatedly to select “Language, ”...
  • Page 31 “Time Display Format” Select “12 hours” or “24 hours. ” When you select the format of “12 hours, ” “AM” or “PM” can be selected. After selecting the time format, set the hour (“Hour”) and the minutes (“Minute”). “Date” Set the values for “Year, ” “Month” and “Day.

  • Page 32: 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 the disc. Note that the playback of video files (DivX/MPEG4 video files) on the disc is not available on the North American model.
  • Page 33 Notes  Do not insert a disc with non- standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). The disc may fall into the system and cause irreparable damage.  When pressing  on the unit and then reinserting the disc that appears in the disc slot, do not simply push in the disc.
  • Page 34 Do this Press  or  Locate a point quickly in fast during playback. forward or fast Each time you press  or , the reverse (Lock Search) playback speed changes cyclically To return to normal playback, press . Watch frame by Press frame (Slow- or SLOW...
  • Page 35 DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, video files and VIDEO CD only. Except for VIDEO CD and video files. DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode only. Multi-angle DVD VIDEO only. For DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode or DivX video files with multilingual subtitles.
  • Page 36 Changing the language/sound Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio format or mode. If the CD music playback screen is displayed, make sure to press DISPLAY repeatedly to call up the Control Menu (page 23) before pressing AUDIO.
  • Page 37 When playing a Super VCD:  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.
  • Page 38 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (PBC Playback) (Version 2.0) You can use the PBC (Playback Control) menus included on the VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0 only) on the screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc.
  • Page 39 Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” This function is only available for DVD- Rs/-RWs in VR mode with a playlist created. Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select (ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press ENTER. The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST”...
  • Page 40 Press ENTER. “** (**)” changes to “– – (**). ” Press  or  repeatedly or the numeric buttons to select the title, track, folder or file, etc. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number. Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected title, track, folder or file, etc.
  • Page 41 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired option, then press ENTER. When the desired option has already been selected, press DVD MENU. A list of folders that contains the files of the selected file type appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select a folder.
  • Page 42 Playing a video file (except for the North American model): Press ENTER. “FILE LIST” appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired video file, then press ENTER. The system starts playback of the selected video file. To stop playback, press . Other operations Operations for video files are not available on the North American model.
  • Page 43 Do this Rotate the Press  or  repeatedly image by while viewing an image 90 degrees or slideshow. To return to the original view, press CLEAR. Rotating an image during a slideshow stops the slideshow. To resume slideshow, press . Notes ...
  • Page 44  Due to the compression technology used for video files, it may take some time after you press  for the picture to appear.  Depending on the video file, the sound may not match the pictures on the screen. Tip on playing the DivX video files If the number of viewing times has been preset, you can play back the DivX video files as many...
  • Page 45 To specify the slideshow speed (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY during slideshow. The Control Menu appears. If “INTERVAL” is not displayed on the Control Menu, press repeatedly until “INTERVAL” appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select (INTERVAL), then press ENTER. The options for “INTERVAL”...

  • Page 46: Using Play Mode

    To select the playback priority for the file type You can select playback priority when files of different media types, including MP3 files, JPEG image files and video files, are present on the disc. Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears.
  • Page 47 Press  . The cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). Select the track you want to program. For example, select track “02. ” Press  or  repeatedly to select “02” under “T, ” then press ENTER. Selected track Total time of the programmed tracks To program other tracks, repeat...

  • Page 48: Shuffle Play

    Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play back the tracks on the current disc in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differ. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.
  • Page 49 Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly. You can also repeat Shuffle Play or Program Play. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “REPEAT” appear. Press ...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound ("A/V Sync")

    Notes  Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot perform Repeat Play.  You cannot perform Repeat Play with VIDEO CDs during PBC playback.  When playing a DATA CD/DVD which contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, the audio sound will not match the image if their playing time are different.

  • Page 51: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)

    Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL) You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. When a limited scene is played back, that scene may be skipped or replaced with different scenes.
  • Page 52 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the screen. Press  or  repeatedly to select “STANDARD, ” then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear.

  • Page 53: Using The "Setup" Menu

    If you forget your password Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 51). When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.

  • Page 54: Setting The Language

    Press  or  repeatedly to select the setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. The setup item is selected. Setup items: : LANGUAGE SETUP : VIDEO SETUP : AUDIO SETUP : SYSTEM SETUP Example: “VIDEO SETUP” Selected item Setup items Press ...
  • Page 55 AUDIO* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ” the language given priority in the disc is selected. When you select “OTHERS  , ” enter a language code using the numeric buttons (page 117).

  • Page 56: Setting The Audio

    COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD) (Except for North American, European and Latin American models) Sets the output video signal for playback of a VIDEO CD. AUTO: Outputs the video signal according to the color system of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. PAL: Changes the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it in PAL system.

  • Page 57: Setting The System

    TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play back a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital) recorded. OFF: No priority given. AUTO : Priority given.
  • Page 58 PARENTAL CONTROL Sets the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 51). DivX (except for North American model) Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www. divx.com on the Internet. MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) ON: Stores the resume playback point in...

  • Page 59: Tuner

    Tuner Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by automatic or manual tuning, or by selecting a preset station. Select “Tuner” from the home menu, then press ENTER. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press OPTIONS to bring up the Options menu.

  • Page 60: Presetting A Radio Station

    You can also change the FM/AM tuner band from the Options menu. Press OPTIONS to bring up the Options menu after selecting “Tuner” from the home menu and follow the procedure below. Select “BAND change. ”  Press ENTER.  Select “FM”...

  • Page 61: Playing The Ipod

    iPod Playing the iPod You can enjoy audio, video and photo contents stored in your iPod with this system. See “Compatible devices with this system” (page 110) for iPod models that can be connected to this system. Place an iPod into the iPod Dock on the unit.
  • Page 62 Basic operations Press . Resume playback when the playback is paused Pause playback /. /. You can scroll up Scroll up/down the iPod menus or down the iPod menus much like the Click Wheel operations of the iPod or the drag up-or- down operations of the iPod touch.

  • Page 63: Changing The Play Mode

     For details on iPod operation, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod.  Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod with this system.
  • Page 64 Press ENTER. Playback starts or resumes in the selected play mode. To return to the playback screen, press  RETURN twice. Note Shuffle play is cancelled when:  you remove the iPod.  you turn off the system. Changing the repeat play mode You can change the repeat mode for the selected play mode during playback or...

  • Page 65: Usb Device/Memory Card

     Do not remove the USB device or memory card during playback. Otherwise, data may be corrupted. Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that recorded data is lost or damaged.  We recommend that you back up important data on the USB device or memory card.
  • Page 66  Supported file formats are as follows:  MP3: file extension “.mp3”  WMA: file extension “.wma”  AAC: file extension “.m4a”  MPEG4: file extension “.mp4” or “.avi”  MPEG2/MPEG1: file extension “.mpg” or “.avi”  Motion JPEG: file extension “.avi” ...

  • Page 67: Playing A File On The Usb Device Or Memory Card

    Playing a file on the USB device or memory card You can play audio, video and image files stored on the USB device or memory card with this system. Supported file formats are MP3*/WMA*/ AAC* for audio files, MPEG4*/MPEG2/ MPEG1/Motion JPEG for video files and JPEG for image files.
  • Page 68 To start the slideshow from the thumbnail view You can switch to the thumbnail view from the file list (or vice-versa) by pressing the DISPLAY button, and start the slideshow from the selected image file. Press DISPLAY while the file list of image files is displayed.
  • Page 69 Press / repeatedly to select a desired transition effect. The default setting is underlined.  None: Turns off this function.  Crossfade: Current image changes to the next image with fade in and out effect.  Vert. Blinds: Current image changes to the next image with fade in and out effect, simulating a vertical blind for a window.
  • Page 70 To remove the USB device Press  to stop playback. Remove the USB device. To remove the memory card Press  to stop playback. Pull out the inserted memory card from the multi memory card slot. Changing the play mode You can change the play mode during playback or play-paused status.
  • Page 71 Changing the repeat play mode You can change the repeat mode for the selected play mode during playback or play-paused. Supported files for repeat play modes are MP3/WMA/AAC audio files, JPEG image files and MPEG4/MPEG2/ MPEG1/Motion JPEG video files stored on the USB device or the memory card.

  • Page 72: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Do this Reinforce the Press GROOVE sound repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display on the status bar changes as follows: GROOVE Z-GROOVE No display (GROOVE off)  GROOVE  … Select the Press EQ repeatedly preset sound Each time you press the...
  • Page 73 When the headphones are not connected: CH STEREO The normal stereo sound field for all functions. Reproduces stereo output from multi channel sources such as DVD VIDEOs during DVD function. The system outputs the original sound when the sound source is originally stereo sound (Audio CD, VIDEO CD, MP3 files and MPEG4 files on the DATA CD/DATA DVD, etc.).
  • Page 74 Selecting the MP3 Booster+ effect You can enhance the sound quality of MP3, WMA or AAC audio files. Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press ENTER. Select “MP3 Booster+, ” then press ENTER. The setting screen appears. Press  /  repeatedly to select a desired setting, then press ENTER.

  • Page 75: Other Operations Enjoying Simultaneous

    Other Operations Enjoying simultaneous playback You can enjoy simultaneous playback of sound and image data as a slideshow. Prepare the sound source and start the music content or sound. When using a CD-DA disc or MP disc as a sound source: See “Playing a disc”...

  • Page 76: Using The Timers

    To play the same slideshow with music or sound Confirm the preparation of the music or sound source. See step 1 of “Enjoying simultaneous playback. ” Press OPTIONS to bring up the Options menu. Select “Start Slideshow, ” then press ENTER.
  • Page 77 Select “Timer, ” then press ENTER. The setting screen appears. Set the Play Timer as follows. “On time” and “Off time” Set the start time and stop time. “AM”/“PM” can be selected only when you have selected the 12-hour time display format in the clock setting (page 30).

  • Page 78: Changing The Display

    Note The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on. Be sure to turn off the system at least 120 seconds before the preset time. Tips  You can also set the Sleep Timer from “Settings” in the home menu. Select “Settings”...
  • Page 79 T: title or track C: chapter Bit rate D: disc Time information Track/file name Folder name When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- R/-RW in VR mode:  Elapsed playing time of the current title  Remaining time of the current title ...
  • Page 80 When playing an AUDIO CD:  Elapsed playing time of the current track  Remaining time of the current track  Elapsed playing time of the disc  Remaining time of the disc  Track name When playing an MP file on a DATA CD/DVD: Elapsed playing time of the current file and its file name...

  • Page 81: Using The Calendar And Clock Functions

    Using the calendar and clock functions You can use this system as a calendar or clock display, depending on your taste. Select “Calendar/Clock” from the home menu, then press ENTER. The calendar display appears on the screen. You can select the calendar display or analogue clock display by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.

  • Page 82: Changing Other Settings

    ENTER. “SAT Input” function.  OFF The default setting is underlined.  Low  Mid  High Do this Select “Sony Logo Backlight, ” then press ENTER. Select a desired setting, then press ENTER.  OFF  ON Select “Beep sound, ”...

  • Page 83: Hooking Up Optional Components

    Press  /  repeatedly to select the desired setting, then press ENTER.  Full: Select this when viewing pictures in 16:9-format. This setting displays pictures in full screen mode.  Normal: Select this when viewing pictures in 4:3-format. This setting displays pictures in normal screen mode with bands on the left and right portions of the screen.
  • Page 84 Notes  Video output is available only when you are using the CD/DVD function and the inserted disc contains motion picture or still image data.  You cannot view video contents stored in an iPod, USB device or memory card on the connected TV screen.

  • Page 85: Additional Information

    If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system (page 95, 96). If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the STANDBY indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.
  • Page 86 The system has entered standby mode unexpectedly.  This is not a malfunction. The system enters standby mode automatically after about 30 minutes when there is no operation, or when playback ends on the connected device. See “To turn off the automatic standby function” (page 97).
  • Page 87 Disc Player The system does not eject the disc and “LOCKED” appears.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback does not start.  Check whether a disc is loaded.  Wipe the disc clean (page 100).
  • Page 88 Playback does not start from the first track.  Shuffle Play mode, Program Play mode or Repeat Play mode is selected.  Resume playback has been selected. Press  twice. Then, press  to start playback.  The title of DVD VIDEO or PBC menu of VIDEO CD automatically appears on the screen.
  • Page 89  If you cannot change the “MEDIA” setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then on. The MP files take longer time to play back than others.  After the system reads all the MP3 files on the disc, playback may take more time than usual if: the number of folders or MP3 files ...
  • Page 90 iPod There is no sound.  Make sure the iPod is connected securely.  Make sure the iPod is updated with the latest software. If not, update the iPod before using with the system.  Make sure the iPod is playing music. ...
  • Page 91 USB device/Memory card Are you using a supported USB device or memory card?  If you use an unsupported USB device or memory card, the following problems may occur. See “Compatible devices with this system” (page 110) for the supported device types. ...
  • Page 92 USB device or the memory card for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. “Data Error” appears on the screen when playing a file on the USB device or the memory card.
  • Page 93  The memory card is not inserted correctly. Turn off the system and reinsert the memory card, then turn on the system again.  See “Compatible devices with this system” (page 110) for the supported device types.  Press  to start playback. Play does not start from the first track.
  • Page 94 Picture There is no picture on the TV screen.  Check that the system is connected securely.  The video cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one.  Make sure you connect the unit to the video input jack of your TV (page 83). ...
  • Page 95 The subtitles cannot be turned off.  The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off subtitles. The angles cannot be changed.  Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played back.  The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the angles. Tuner There is severe hum or noise.
  • Page 96 To reset the “SETUP” settings in the Control Menu of CD/DVD function Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears. Press  or  repeatedly to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. Press  or  repeatedly to select “CUSTOM, ”...
  • Page 97 To change the AM tuning interval (except for European and Saudi Arabian models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). Follow the steps below when you change the AM tuning interval. Note that all the AM preset stations are erased when you change the AM tuning interval.

  • Page 98: Data Error

    Notes  The automatic standby function is invalid for the “iPod, ” “Tuner, ” “Video Input, ” “SAT Input” and “Calendar/Clock” functions, even when you have enabled it.  The system may not enter standby mode automatically in the following cases; ...
  • Page 99  The DivX video file does not conform to DivX Certified profiles.  The DivX video file has the extension “.avi” or “.divx”, but is not in DivX format.  The MPEG4 video file has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v”, but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profile.

  • Page 100: Precautions

    Precautions Notes on discs  Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge.  Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine, thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. ...
  • Page 101 Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system play back DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
  • Page 102 Notes on using a memory card  Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card.  Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.  Do not expose a memory card to water.  Do not use or store a memory card under the following conditions;...
  • Page 103 Notes on LCD screen  The displayed image on the screen is not identical in picture quality and colors with the printed image because phosphor methods or profiles differ. Please regard the displayed image as just a reference.  Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Specifications Main unit AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (WHG-SLK1i The United States model only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120  10,000 Hz; rated 35 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 800 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 105 USB section (USB) port: Type A Maximum current: 500 mA Memory card section Multi memory card slot: Compatible with “Memory Stick” media (page 110), SD memory cards (page 111) Disc player section System: Compact disc and digital audio and video system Laser Diode Properties Emission duration: Continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW...
  • Page 106 Speaker Front speaker (SS-SLK2i) for WHG- SLK2i Speaker system: 2-way 2-driver speaker system, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 130 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm, cone type Rated impedance: 6 Ω Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 330 mm × 203 mm × 138 mm Mass: Approx.
  • Page 107 Supported file format Media type and DATA CD/DATA DVD file format Audio File extension: .mp3 Bitrate: 32 kbps  320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz DRM: Not compatible “Memory Stick” USB device media/SD memory card File extension: .mp3 Bitrate: 32 kbps  320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz DRM: Not compatible File extension: .wma...
  • Page 108 Media type and DATA CD/DATA DVD file format Video DivX File extension: .avi/.divx Video codec: DivX video Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX) Frame rate: 30 fps Resolution: 720 (width) × 576 (height) pixels Audio codec: MP3 MPEG4 File format: MP4 File extension: .mp4/.m4v Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile (AVC is not...
  • Page 109 Media type and DATA CD/DATA DVD file format Image JPEG Image format: Interlace or progressive format, DCF conformity, 24-bit RGB color File extension: .jpg/.jpeg Resolution: 8 (width) × 8 (height) pixels (MIN)  3,071 (width) × 2,047 (height) pixels (MAX) Not supported on the North American model. Less than 2,000,000 pixels for progressive JPEG format.

  • Page 110: Compatible Devices With This System

    The system has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” media with a capacity of 32 GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all “Memory Stick” media. The multi memory card slot on the unit is compatible with both standard-size and Duo-size media.
  • Page 111 SD memory card You can use the following types of memory cards:  SD memory card 1)4)  miniSD memory card and microSD memory card (An adaptor is necessary.) 2)4)  SDHC memory card 3)4) The system has been demonstrated as operable with an SD memory card with a capacity of 2 GB or smaller.
  • Page 112 iPod models You can use the following iPod models on this system. Update your iPod with the latest software before using it. iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) iPod classic 160 GB (2007) iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) iPod touch iPod classic 2nd generation 120 GB...

  • Page 113: Guide To The Control Menu Display (Cd/Dvd Function Only)

    Guide to the Control Menu display (CD/DVD function only) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1  Control Menu display 2*  Control Menu display off  Control Menu display 1 ...
  • Page 114 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE]/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page ) Selects a title, scene or track to be played back. [CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page ) Selects a chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page ) Selects a track or audio file to be played back.
  • Page 115 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [A/V SYNC] (page 0) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [SETUP] (page , ) QUICK Use “QUICK” setup to choose the display language of the Control Menu display and the aspect ratio of the TV screen. CUSTOM In addition to the “QUICK”...

  • Page 116: Playback Priority Of File Types

    Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the “MEDIA” setting. File type on a disc VIDEO* Video files only Video files JPEG image files JPEG image only files MP3 files only MP3 files Video files and Video files...

  • Page 117: Language Code List

    Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.  Continued...
  • Page 118 Parental Control area code list...

  • Page 119: Glossary

    Glossary Auto Pause An automatic pause according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player does not resume playback for a long time, perform resume playback manually. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters.
  • Page 120 DVD-RW A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.
  • Page 121 Parental Control A function of the DVD VIDEO 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 122: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 55 4:3 LETTER BOX 55 4:3 PAN SCAN 55 5.1 Channel surround 37 A/V SYNC 50, 115 AAC 107 Analogue clock 81 AUDIO 55 AUDIO DRC 56 AUDIO SETUP 56 Automatic demonstration 25, 78 Auto pause 119 Auto standby function 97 BACKGROUND 57 Batteries 26...
  • Page 123 SETUP menu 53, 115 Shuffle play 48, 63, 70, 114 Simultaneous playback 75 Sleep Timer 76 Slideshow 44, 67, 68 Slow-motion Play 34 Sony logo backlight 82 Sound field 72 Status bar 20 SUBTITLE 55 SYSTEM SETUP 57 TIME 40, 114...

  • Page 124: License And Trademark Notice

    “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, ” Micro, ” Stick-ROM, ” “MagicGate, ” and trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 125  THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS...

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