2-661-597-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX355/DX375 ©2006 Sony Corporation 3 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 don't 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. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION For the customers in the U.S.A You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner's Record Precautions Safety The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-DX355/DAV-DX375 Serial No.______________ · If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. · 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. · Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. Installing WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio · Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. · Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. · Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. 2US · Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. · Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. · Do not place heavy objects on the unit. · If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. 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. 3US Table of Contents Welcome!................................................ 3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Creating Your Own Program................ 40 (Program Play) Playing in Random Order ..................... 41 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly ............................... 42 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu........................ 43 Changing the Sound ............................. 44 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 45 Viewing Information About the Disc........................................... 46 Changing the Angles ............................ 48 Displaying the Subtitles........................ 48 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound....................................... 49 (A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD ....................................... 49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..................................... 50 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ................................................ 52 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound .................. 54 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) ......................................... 56 (PBC Playback) Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ............................10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV..............................................13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................19 Getting Started ­ ADVANCED ­ Turning off the Demonstration ............. 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 24 Other Component Hookup.................... 28 Basic Operations Playing Discs.................................30 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components ............................32 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers ..................................33 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode .........................................33 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field ................................................ 34 Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations...................... 57 Listening to the Radio .......................... 58 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc ......................................... 36 (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/ Scene, etc. ....................................... 37 Searching by Scene ............................... 38 (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc ..................... 39 (Resume Play) Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ........................................... 60 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function.......................................... 61 Using the Sound Effect......................... 62 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 63 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display.................................. 63 4US Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ....................................... 64 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room .............................................. 67 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 69 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................ 71 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 73 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 75 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers....................... 76 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 79 Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 80 Notes about the Discs............................ 81 Troubleshooting .................................... 81 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 85 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications ........................................ 85 Glossary ................................................ 87 Language Code List .............................. 91 Index to Parts and Controls................... 92 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 94 DVD Setup Display List ....................... 97 AMP Menu List .................................... 98 Index ..................................................... 99 5US About This Manual · The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. · The instructions in this manual are for DAVDX355 and DAV-DX375. DAV-DX355 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX355 only." · The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. · "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. · Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. · The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format) Functions available for Super Audio CDs Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics (Latin American models only) Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files 6US This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Disc logo Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: ­ audio CD format ­ CD Graphics (Latin American models only) ­ video CD format ­ MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: ­ MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: · CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7 · CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format · Data part of CD-Extras · DVD Audios · DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. · DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: · A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 89) · A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) · A disc with paper or stickers on it · A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Super Audio CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. continued 7US The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Note on DualDisc 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. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. About Multi Session CD · This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back. · This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. · If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back. 8US Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system. Note · Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. · Do not use a new battery with an old one. · Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. · Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. · If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping. 9US Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-DX375 only.) Note · Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. Tip · You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to the base. Post Base 2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up. Bottom of the base , Speaker cord 10US 3 Secure the pedestal to the post. Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Note · If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way. A C B D continued 11US 5 Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Note · Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. · Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. 1 2 Screws (2) (supplied) 12US Step 2: Connecting the System and TV Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 24. For other component connection, see page 28. To accept progressive signals, see page 26. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) ANTENNA (DVD ONLY) AM OUT MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV COAXIAL Y FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PB/CB PR/CR FM75 VCR (DVD ONLY) R AUDIO IN L AC power cord (mains lead) B VIDEO IN A AUDIO OUT L FM wire antenna (aerial) R Subwoofer TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13US DAV-DX375 Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) ANTENNA (DVD ONLY) AM OUT MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV COAXIAL Y FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PB/CB PR/CR FM75 VCR (DVD ONLY) R AUDIO IN L AC power cord (mains lead) B VIDEO IN A AUDIO OUT L FM wire antenna (aerial) R Subwoofer TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14US 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (+) Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ (­) Note · Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below. Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal. Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 78. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again. Note · 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 A Video cord . Yellow B Audio cord (not supplied) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) continued 15US Tip Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ · 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 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied) 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). 1 2 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial). 3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal. Insert until this part. A AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. B Note · Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Tip · Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound. 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly. 16US To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 jack. Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) or COAXIAL FM 75 jack COAXIAL FM 75 jack Note · Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). · After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip · If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. System Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) 4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system. 17US Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 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. · Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Tip · 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 67) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 69). Note · 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 · Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. · 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. 18US Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. "/1 LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ 5 6 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. C/X/x/c, DISPLAY SCREEN SETUP 16:9 TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: JACKET PICTURE BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 1 2 Turn on the TV. Press [/1. Note 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. x If you have a 4:3 standard TV · Disconnect the headphones when you perform the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 8 with the headphones connected. · Make sure that the function is set to "DVD." [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 73) x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode 3 [16:9] (page 73) Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen. 8 9 Press . [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 21). The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press . 4 Press without inserting a disc. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 67). SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 19US 10 Connect the calibration mic to the Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press . Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor. · Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement. 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to select [YES]. Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. Measurement complete. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. A.CAL MIC Calibration mic YES NO Note · If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. To quit the Quick Setup Press Tip DISPLAY in any Step. · If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 67) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 69). · If you want to change any of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 71). AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. Start measurement? YES NO Auto Calibration starts. Note · Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the 20US To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 12(27) 18(34) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press The Quick Setup display appears. . 21US Getting Started ­ ADVANCED ­ · DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off. 4 5 Press . Turning off the Demonstration "/1 The setting is reflected. Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off. X/x/c, AMP MENU After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note · When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off. · When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, then press "/1 on the remote. When the demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves power in standby mode. Setting the demonstration mode on/off 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until "DEMO" appears in the front panel display, then press or c. Press X/x to select the setting. · DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode on. 22US Installing the Speakers on a Wall 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 4 mm (5/32 inch) 30 mm (1 3/16 inch) 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 10 mm (13/32 inch) Getting Started ­ ADVANCED ­ 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) 10 mm (13/32 inch) Hole on the back of the speaker Note 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For the center speaker 160 mm (6 3/8 inch) · Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. · 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. 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 23US TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). D TV with HDMI* jack IN To HDMI* IN To HDMI* OUT To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA (DVD ONLY) AM OUT MONITOR OUT R AUDIO IN L SPEAKER VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV COAXIAL Y FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) PB/CB PR/CR FM75 VCR (DVD ONLY) R AUDIO IN L To VIDEO To S VIDEO A VIDEO IN B S VIDEO IN C Y PB/CB PR/CR TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) The system is based on version 1.1 of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. 24US HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video cord. . Yellow Getting Started ­ ADVANCED ­ B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks. C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 26). Green Blue Red D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) input jack Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. Note that Super Audio CD sound is not output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor (not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g., DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on PC displays). When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 73. continued 25US