WARNING For European models NOTE: 8)

Do not install near any heat sources such
For North American, Mexican, Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
4-299-353-12(1) This equipment has been tested and found to as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do This appliance comply with the limits for a Class B digital other apparatus (including amplifiers)
and Brazilian models Union and other European
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. is classified as a device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. that produce heat. This symbol is intended to alert the countries with separate
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do CLASS 1 user to the presence of uninsulated collection systems)
These limits are designed to provide 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
not expose this apparatus to dripping or LASER product. “dangerous voltage” within the This symbol on the battery or
reasonable protection against harmful polarized or grounding-type plug. A
splashing, and do not place objects filled with This marking is product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient on the packaging indicates that the battery
interference in a residential installation. This polarized plug has two blades with one
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. located on the magnitude to constitute a risk of electric provided with this product shall not be
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate wider than the other. A grounding type
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the rear exterior. shock to persons. treated as household waste.

DVD Home Theatre

ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
Notice for customers: The following
and used in accordance with the instructions,
information is only applicable to equipment
may cause harmful interference to radio
sold in countries applying EU directives.
communications. However, there is no
plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your
On certain batteries this symbol might be
This symbol is intended to alert the
used in combination with a chemical symbol.
user to the presence of important
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or

System
lighted candles on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the
unit from the mains, connect the unit to an
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice
Operating Instructions an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the
main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
The main plug is used to disconnect this
device from the AC outlet, so position this
device in a location where it can be easily
unplugged.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
To prevent injury, this apparatus must be
securely attached to the floor/wall in
accordance with the installation instructions.
Indoor use only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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. For any service
or guarantee matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection cable shorter
than 3 meters. (European models only)
For the customers in the USA
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the rear exterior 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. DAV-TZ140
Serial No.______________
The following FCC statement applies only to
the version of this model manufactured for
sale in the USA. Other versions may not
comply with FCC technical regulations.
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.
 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
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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.
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in Europe,
Russia and Australia
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote Control.
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the materials will
help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons require
a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the
battery will be treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the
product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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DAV-TZ140 GB

Playable Discs Note on playback operations of a DVD Playable Types of Files  It may take time to read files in the Unpacking
Some playback operations of a DVD may be following cases:
Trademarks NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A intentionally restricted by software producers. Video  there are many folders or files. Checking the supplied items
DVD DVD-VIDEO
CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN Since this system plays a DVD according to File format Extensions  the memory capacity of the USB device  Main unit (1)  Speakers (5)  Remote commander
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4
DVD-ROM the disc contents the software producers that you are using is very large. (remote) (1)
and Dolby Pro Logic adaptive matrix VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) DVD-R/DVD-RW designed, some playback features may not be
MPEG4 Video1) “.mp4,” “.m4v”
 the memory of the USB device that you
surround decoders. THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER DVD+R/DVD+RW available. Xvid Video2) “.avi”
* Manufactured under license from Dolby are using is fragmented.
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND CD CD-DA (Music CD) Note about double-layer DVDs Music
Laboratories.
NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR CD-ROM The playback picture and sound may be
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D File format Extensions
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO CD-R/CD-RW momentarily interrupted when the layers
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO VIDEO CD switch. MP3 (MPEG1 Audio “.mp3”  Subwoofer (1)  FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  R6 (size AA) batteries* (2)
Laboratories. Layer 3)3)
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. Super VCD
This system incorporates High-Definition Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE WMA4) “.wma”
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. A CD or DVD will not play if it has not been Your system has a region code printed on the
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition correctly finalized. For more information, rear of the unit and will only play a DVD AAC 5) “.m4a”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Video cord** (1)
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or refer to the operating instructions supplied VIDEO (playback only) labeled with an  High Speed HDMI cable** (1)
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO Photo
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing with the recording device. identical region code or ALL .
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
LLC in the United States and other countries. File format Extensions
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING Discs that cannot be played Note about Multi Session CD
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,  Blu-ray Discs You can play only the first session of a JPEG “.jpg,” “.jpeg,” “.jpe”
“PlayStation” and “PS3” are registered  Operating Instructions
LLC. SEE http://www.mpegla.com/  HD DVDs multisession disc. 1) AVC is not compatible.
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment (this manual)
 DVD-RAMs 2) Unavailable on US models.
Inc.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their  DVD Audio discs 3) MP3PRO format is not compatible. * U.S. models only.
respective owners.  PHOTO CDs 4) WMA DRM,WMA Lossless or WMA ** High Speed HDMI cable and video cord are included only in certain areas.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
 Super Audio CDs PRO format are not compatible.
Corporation.
 Data track of CD-Extras 5) AAC DRM and AAC Lossless formats are Preparing the remote control
About these Operating  Audio material side on DualDiscs not supported. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the  and  ends on the batteries to the
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Instructions  DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW in Note markings inside the compartment.
“DVD” may be used as a general term for a VR (Video Recording) mode  Some files may not play depending on the
Thomson.
DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and  CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable format, the encoding, or recording
DVD-RW/DVD-R. Media)-compatible DVD-R/RW containing condition.
Windows Media is either a registered content flagged as “Copy once.”
trademark or trademark of Microsoft The system enters standby mode  Some USB devices may not work with this
Corporation in the United States and/or other Notes on discs system.
automatically.
countries. This product contains technology When the system is in pause, stop, open, or This product is designed to playback discs  The system supports ISO 9660 Level 1/
subject to certain intellectual property rights that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) Level 2, or Joliet in DATA CD.
no disc mode, the system will enter standby
of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this mode automatically after 30 minutes. standard. DualDiscs and some music discs  The system supports UDF (Universal Disk
technology outside of this product is encoded with copyright protection Format) in DATA DVD.
prohibited without the appropriate license(s) technologies do not conform to the Compact  The system supports FAT12, FAT16, and
from Microsoft. Disc (CD) standard. Therefore, these discs FAT32 in USB device.
may not be compatible with this product.  The system can recognize the following files
ABOUT MPEG-4 VISUAL: THIS PRODUCT or folders in DATA DVD, DATA CD and
IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 USB device:
VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE  up to 300 folders
FOR THE PERSONAL AND  up to 648 files

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Connecting the Speakers Connecting your TV *1 Supplied only in certain areas. This is the When Installing the 2 Fasten the screws to the wall, then
basic connection via video cord (yellow). hang the speaker on the wall.
Caution Depending on the jacks on your TV or set-top box, select the video and audio connection method. *2 Supplied only in certain areas. Picture Speakers on a Wall
Do not use any speakers other than those supplied with this system. quality will be improved compared to a Caution Depth of fastened screw
Insert the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS terminals of the unit. When connecting to a TV only When connecting a TV and set-top box/PlayStation®3 video cord.
The TV has AUDIO OUT jacks*4: The TV has AUDIO OUT jacks: The TV does not have AUDIO OUT jacks:  Contact a screw shop or installer for
*3 Sold separately. To listen to TV audio via information regarding the wall material or
the system, connect with an audio cord screws to be used.
Rear panel of the main unit Audio
Video (red and white).
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall 7 to 9 mm
Speaker cord Set-top box/ Set-top box/ * If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT
4
material and strength. As a plaster board
Contact area (+) PS3™ PS3™ jacks, TV sound does not output via this (9/32 to 3/8 inch)
Video wall is especially fragile, attach the screws
system. securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a
Covering
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is
Colored tube Video Audio Video Audio Video Audio Connecting the FM wire antenna applied.
(aerial)  Sony is not responsible for accidents or
damage caused by improper installation,
insufficient wall strength or improper screw
Contact area (–) Connecting a video cord and an audio cord installation, natural calamity, etc.
Blue Select *1 or *2 for the video connection based on the jacks on the TV.
Colored tube 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are
Gray Green FRONT LEFT: White suitable for the hole on the back of
Audio  Video 
White Purple FRONT RIGHT: Red each speaker. See the illustrations
Red CENTER: Green FM
below.
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IM PEDA
NCE SURROUND LEFT: Blue ANTE
4 mm (3/16 inch)
SURROUND RIGHT: Gray
SUBWOOFER: Purple 30 mm (1 3/16 inches)
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Note
OUND
SURR LEFT VIDEO IN HDMI IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN HDMI IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN HDMI IN AUDIO OUT
KERS
T
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FR LE

 Connect the speaker cord with the colored Note

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tube to +.  Find a location and an orientation that

provide good reception, and then set up the 5 mm
antenna. (7/32 inch)
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT R  Set up the antenna away from the AC power
cord (mains lead), other cables, and metal 10 mm
FRONT L *1 *2 *3 *1 *2 *3 *1 *2 *3 (13/32 inch)
objects such as windows.
Main unit

SUR R

SUR L

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Color System Setup Parts and Controls

1 Connect the AC power cord (mains BRAVIA Sync DVD MENU
lead). Front panel Remote control
ONE-TOUCH PLAY Opens or closes the DVD’s menu.
2 Turn on the power of the main unit   
Activates One-Touch Play. MUTING
and TV. TV I/ (on/standby)* Turns off the sound temporarily.
Turns on the TV or sets it to standby mode. ///
/ (on/standby) Moves the highlight to a displayed item.
/ Turns on the system or sets it to standby (ENTER)
mode. Enters the selected item.
Function selection buttons VOLUME +/–
/ Select the playback source. Adjusts the volume.
    DVD/CD SETUP
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly or DVD/ FM Opens or closes the setup menu.
CD to switch the function to DVD/CD.  / (on/standby) FUNCTION USB DISPLAY
Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby Selects the playback source. TV/CABLE Opens or closes the Display Menu.
Playback starts automatically if a disc
with an auto playback function is loaded. mode.  VOLUME –/+ FUNCTION TIME
Press  twice to stop playback.  Play operation buttons Adjusts the system’s volume. Selects the functions in sequence. Switches time information during playback.
REPEAT Playback operation buttons
4 Switch the input selector on your TV  (open/close)  (USB) port
Activates repeat/shuffle playback mode.
Opens or closes the disc tray. Used for connecting a USB device. / (previous/next)
to display “Home Theatre System.” SURROUND
 (play) / (fast reverse/fast forward)
5 Press SETUP in stop mode. Starts or re-starts playback (resume play).
 Disc tray Selects surround audio output mode. / (slow)
The Setup Menu appears.  (stop)  Front panel display EQ Activates slow reverse/slow forward when
6 Selects equalizer mode. / is pressed in pause mode.
Press / repeatedly to select Stops playback and remembers the stop  (remote sensor) AUDIO
[Preference Page], then press . point (resume point).  (pause)
The resume point for a title/track is the Selects the audio format/track and FM mode.  (play)
7 Press / repeatedly to select [TV SUBTITLE
last point you played.  (stop)
Type], then press . Selects the subtitle language when Radio operation buttons
8 Press / repeatedly to select [PAL] multilingual subtitles are available. PRESET +/–
or [NTSC] from the displayed list, then ANGLE TUNING +/–
press . Rear panel Switches to other viewing angles when multi-
9 Press SETUP to turn off the Setup angles are recorded on a DVD VIDEO. * Works with Sony TVs only. Depending on
Menu. Number buttons your TV, you may not be able to use some
Enter the title/chapter numbers, preset radio of the buttons.
Note
SHIFT stations, etc. Note
 The display on the TV screen may be PROGRAM
interrupted momentarily after changing the Press and hold this button to use buttons with AUDIO IN
purple text labels. Activates program play and presets radio This button does not work.
color system as described above.
TV INPUT* stations.
     Switches the TV’s input source between the SLEEP
TV signal and other input sources. Sets the sleep timer.
 SPEAKERS terminals  TV/CABLE (AUDIO IN) jacks DVD TOP MENU
 HDMI OUT jack  FM ANTENNA jack Opens the DVD’s Top Menu.
 VIDEO OUT jack
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Continued 
Playing a Disc
1 Press DVD/CD.
You can also select this function by
pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.
2 Press  to open the disc tray.
3 Place a disc on the tray, then press .
With the label side up.
4 Press  to start playback.
5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
Playing Files on a Disc/USB
Device
1 Press DVD/CD or USB.
 DVD/CD: For a disc.
 USB: For a USB device.
You can also select the function by
pressing FUNCTION repeatedly.
2 Load the source.
 For a disc
Place a disc on the tray by pressing  to
open/close the disc tray.
 For a USB device
Connect a USB device to the (USB)
port.
USB device
3 Press / to select a folder, then
press and select a file.
4 Press  to start playback.
5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
Note
 Do not remove the USB device during
operation. To avoid data corruption or
damage to the USB device, turn the system
off when connecting or removing the USB
device.
Other Playback Operations
To change angles
Press ANGLE during playback to select the
desired angle. (This applies to DVD VIDEOs
only.)
To display subtitles
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
the desired subtitle language. (This applies to
DVD VIDEOs only.)
To change the sound
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback
to select the desired audio signal.
 When the system is playing a DVD
VIDEO recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG
audio), you can change the audio format. If
the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change
the language.
 With a VIDEO CD or CD, you can select
the sound from the right or left channel
and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers.
To play a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC (Playback control) functions, the menu
for your selection appears.
To play without using PBC
In stop mode, press and hold SHIFT, then
press the number buttons to select the track
number you want.
To search for a title/chapter/ To play repeatedly/shuffle, etc. Selecting the Sound Effect Using a Tuner
track/scene, etc. Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
 When playing a DVD/VCD
desired playback mode. The selected mode To select an equalizer setting To preset radio stations
appears in the front panel display. Press EQ to display the current mode. While You can preset 20 FM stations. You can then
1 Press DISPLAY during play.
 “REP CHP”: Repeats the current chapter. the current mode is displayed, press EQ tune in any of those stations simply by
The Display Menu appears on the TV  “REP TT”: Repeats the current title. repeatedly until the desired mode appears on selecting the corresponding preset number.
screen.  “REP ALL”: Repeats all titles. the front panel display. 1 Press FM.
2 Press / to select an option, then  “REP TRK”: Repeats the current track.  “AUTO”: Automatically selects the movie
press .  “REP OFF”: The system returns to normal or music sound mode based on the disc 2 Press and hold TUNING +/– for 2
playback mode. seconds to start tuning until you find
3 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the type.
 “SHUFFLE”: Plays the contents once in the desired radio station.
number buttons to jump to the  “MOVIE”: Enjoyable, powerful bass and
random order until all the contents have sound effects; recommended for movies. “SEARCH +” or “SEARCH –” appears in
desired option.
been played. the front panel display until a radio
 When playing a CD  “MUSIC”: Well-balanced low and high
 “SHUF REP”: Repeats shuffle play. range; recommended for music. station with sufficient signal strength is
1 Press DISPLAY during play.  “FOLDER”: Plays the current folder.  “TV”: Clear, mid-range vocals;
found.
The selection display appears on the TV  “RANDOM”: Plays all files in random recommended for watching dramas or 3 Press and hold SHIFT, then press
screen. order. comedies. PROGRAM.
2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the  “SINGLE”: Plays the current file.  “GAME”: Enhanced low and high range; “P 01” flashes in the front panel display.
number buttons to select the desired  “REP ONE”: Repeats the current file. recommended for action or shooting
 “REP FLD”: Repeats the current folder.
4 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
track. games, etc. number buttons to select a preset
Note
 When playing a video/music/photo file number.
 The selectable modes and their order differ To select a surround setting
1 Press DISPLAY during play. depending on the disc or file. 5 Press to store the station
The selection display appears on the TV Press SURROUND to display the current
frequency.
screen. mode. While the current mode is displayed,
press SURROUND repeatedly to select the To select a preset radio station
2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the desired surround audio output mode. The
number buttons to select the desired selected mode appears in the front panel 1 Press FM.
number. display. 2 Press PRESET +/– to select a preset
 “MULTI” (A.F.D. MULTI): When the number.
To play in programmed order source is 2 channel, sound is output from
You can also select a preset number by
Select the tracks to play in the order you want all speakers. pressing and holding SHIFT, then
(only for CDs).  “STANDARD” (A.F.D. STANDARD): The pressing the number buttons.
1 Press and hold SHIFT, then press system discriminates the sound format of
PROGRAM. the source and presents sound as it was If an FM program is noisy, you can select
The Program Menu display appears on recorded/encoded. monaural reception. There will be no stereo
the TV screen.  “DOLBY PL” (PRO LOGIC): Performs effect, but reception will improve.
Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the Press AUDIO.
 “2CH ST” (2CH STEREO): All formats are
number buttons to select the desired “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
downmixed to 2 channels.
track. “MONO”: Monaural reception.
Note
3 Press /// to select [Start] to play
 Depending on the playback stream, the
the program. surround settings may not be effective.

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Convenient Functions
About the Control for HDMI
function (“BRAVIA” Sync)
You can control a TV compatible with the
Control for HDMI function by connecting it
to the system via an HDMI cable.
Available features
 One-Touch Play
With one touch of ONE-TOUCH PLAY on
the remote control, the system and your
TV automatically turn on and the TV’s
input is switched to the system; playback of
a disc starts automatically.
 System Power Off
When you turn the TV off by using the /
button on the TV’s remote control or TV
/ on the system’s remote control, the
system turns off automatically.
 System Audio Control
You can switch the audio output to either
the TV speakers or this system’s speakers
via the TV’s menu.
Sleep timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press SLEEP.
Each time you press this button, the minute
display (the remaining time) changes by 10
minutes.
A countdown of the last 20 seconds until the
unit turns off appears in the front panel
display.
To check the remaining time
Press and hold SHIFT and SLEEP for 3
seconds. The remaining time until the unit
turns off appears in the front panel display.
To cancel the sleep timer function
Press and hold SHIFT, then press SLEEP
repeatedly until “OFF” appears in the front
panel display.
To view information about the
disc
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
or track.
Press and hold SHIFT, then press TIME
repeatedly.
Each time you press and hold SHIFT, then
press TIME while playing the disc, the
displayed item changes depending on the
disc.
Using the Setup Display [4:3 Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with  [Screen Saver] [SR]: Adjusts the sound level of right Video Setup Page 1 Press / to select a rating level from
black bands on the top and bottom. [On]: The screen saver image appears if you surround speaker. It is possible to adjust the 1 to 8 or [Off], then press .
You can make various adjustments to items parameter from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.  [HDMI Resolution]
such as picture and sound.
do not operate the system for about 15
[SL]: Adjusts the sound level of left surround You can select the type of video signal that is
2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
minutes. number buttons to enter your 6-digit
Displayed items vary depending on the
[Off]: Off. speaker. It is possible to adjust the parameter output from the HDMI OUT jack.
country model. password.
from -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB. [Auto]: The system outputs the optimal video
The default setting is underlined.  [Last Memory]  [Default]
[SW]: Adjusts the sound level of subwoofer. It signal for the connected TV.
This system recalls the point where you
1 Press DVD/CD, then eject the disc. [4:3 Pan Scan]: Displays a full-height picture is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0 [480p/576p]: The system outputs 720 × 480p* This feature enables you to reset all the setup
stopped the disc the last time it was played dB to +6.0 dB. or 720 × 576p* video signals. menu options and your personal settings to
2 Press SETUP. on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
and resumes playback from that point the [720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 720p* the factory defaults, except for your password
The setup menu appears. next time you insert the same disc.  [Distance]
video signals. for the [Password] and [Parental] items.
3 Press / to select one of the setup [On]: The system stores the resume points in If you move one of the speakers, be sure to
[1080i]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080i* Press to confirm the default reset.
menu categories, then press . memory. set the parameters of the distance from the
listening position to speakers. video signals.
[Off]: The system does not store the resume Password Setup Page
4 Press / to select a setup item, then [L/R]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right [1080p]: The system outputs 1920 × 1080p*
points in memory. Playback restarts at the video signals.
press  or . speakers. It is possible to adjust the parameter  [Password]
 [OSD Lang] (On-Screen Display) resume point only for the current disc in the * i: interlace, p: progressive
5 Select the option you wish to change You can switch the display language on the unit. from 1.0 m to 7.0 m (3 to 23 ft). The default password is “000000.” To change
and press to confirm and go back TV screen. [C]: Adjusts the distance of the center the password:
Note Preference Page
to the previously selected item. speaker. This parameter can be set between
 [Control for HDMI]  When the resume playback memory is full, 1 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
6 Press SETUP to turn off the menu. 1.6 m (5 ft) shorter and equal to the L/R  [TV Type]
This function is available when you connect the resume playback point for the earliest number buttons to enter “000000” or
Selected category Setup categories channel setting. The TV type default setting varies depending
the system and a TV that is compatible with disc is deleted. your last set 6-digit password in the
[SL/SR]: Adjusts the distance of the left/right on the area.
the Control for HDMI function via an HDMI [Old Password] section.
 [Auto Standby] surround speaker. This parameter can be set [PAL]: For a PAL-system TV.
cable. [On]: Enters standby mode automatically between 5.0 m (16 ft) shorter and equal to [NTSC]: For an NTSC-system TV.
2 Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
-- General Setup Page -- [On]: You can operate mutually between when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode number buttons to enter a new 6-
TV Display 16:9 16:9 the L/R channel setting.
components that are connected via an HDMI for more than 30 minutes.  [Audio] digit password in the [New Password]
OSD Lang ENG 4:3 Letter Box
cable.  [Center Speaker] You can select the preferred audio language section.
Control for HDMI On 4:3 Pan Scan [Off]: The unit does not enter standby mode
[On]: Activates the center speaker.
[Off]: Off. for DVDs with multiple sound tracks.
automatically. 3
HDMI Audio Off
Screen Saver On [Off]: Deactivates the center speaker. Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
Last Memory On  [HDMI Audio]  [Subtitle] number buttons to enter the new 6-
Auto Standby On This setting is only required if you are using Speaker Setup Page  [Sur. Speaker] You can switch the language of the subtitles digit password again in the [Confirm
[On]: Activates the surround speakers.
the HDMI OUT jack for an audio recorded on a DVD VIDEO. PWD] section to confirm your entry.
 [Level] [Off]: Deactivates the surround speakers.
connection. You can adjust the sound level of all the  [Disc Menu] 4 Press [OK] to exit the menu.
Selected setting Options [Off]: Turns off HDMI audio output. You can
speakers and the subwoofer.  [Test Tone] You can switch the language for a disc’s
still enjoy sound output via the speaker [L]: Adjusts the sound level of left speaker. It The speakers will emit a test tone to set the menu.
General Setup Page system. is possible to adjust the parameter from -6.0 Level.
 [Parental]
[All]: The HDMI audio output format will be dB to +0.0 dB. [On]: The speakers emit the test tone.
 [TV Display] You can restrict playback of DVDs that have
same as the audio stream being played. If the [C]: Adjusts the sound level of center speaker. [Off]: The speakers do not emit the test tone.
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide- ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
playback audio format is not supported, the It is possible to adjust the parameter from Tip
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode with different scenes.
audio output will be changed to PCM -6.0 dB to +6.0 dB.  To adjust the volume of all speakers, press
function.
automatically. [R]: Adjusts the sound level of right speaker. VOLUME +/– on the unit or on the remote
[PCM]: HDMI audio output will be It is possible to adjust the parameter from control.
downmixed to linear PCM (2-channel). -6.0 dB to +0.0 dB.  Press /// repeatedly to select the
speaker and the desired level or distance.

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Precautions
On placement
 At high volume, over long periods of time,
the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This
is not a malfunction. However, touching
the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place
the system in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause
overheating.
 Do not install the system near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
 Do not install the system in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
 Do not place heavy objects on the system.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the unit. Should this occur,
the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug
the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On cleaning
 Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
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).
These may cause the apparatus to
malfunction.
On your TV’s color
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding
a still video image or on-screen display
image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video
image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
On moving the system
Before moving the system, make sure that
there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC
power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
(mains).
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 car.
On cleaning discs
 Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circular disc. Using neither standard nor
circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape)
may cause a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label
or ring.
On heat radiation
Due to the slim type of main unit design, you
may feel some heat on the top of the unit.
This is normal. Please consult your nearest
Sony dealer if you have any questions.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some
parts during repair, these parts may be
retained.
Power
The power is not turned on.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains
lead) is connected securely.
Sound
The sound doesn’t output from the
surround speakers.
 Press SURROUND repeatedly and select
“MULTI” (A.F.D. MULTI) to output
sound from all speakers.
(Depending on the media, sound may
not be output from the surround
speakers.)
The [Speaker Setup Page] items cannot
be changed.
 Press DVD/CD, then eject the disc.
There is no sound. Severe hum or noise is
heard.
 Remove the speaker cords from the
SPEAKERS terminals, straighten and
extend the contact area of each speaker
cord, then reconnect the speaker cords to
the SPEAKERS terminals.
 Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you
play a VIDEO CD or CD.
 Set the audio setting to [Stereo] by
pressing AUDIO.
Picture
There is no picture.
 The video connecting cords are not
connected securely.
 The unit is not connected to the correct
TV input jack.
 The system is not selected via the video
input of the TV.
 Check the output method on your system.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in
[TV Display] of [General Setup Page], the
picture does not fill the TV screen.
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Color irregularity occurs on the TV
screen.
The system’s speakers contain magnet
parts, so magnetic distortion may occur.
When color irregularity occurs on the TV
screen, check the following items.
 Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters (1.0
ft) from your TV set.
 If the color irregularity persists, turn off
the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes.
 Reposition the speakers farther away
from your TV set.
The [TV Type] setting does not match
your TV.
[TV Type] can be reset according to the
following procedure:
 ress  to take out the disc.
1. P
2. Press DISPLAY.
3. Press .
[TV Type] will be reset.
Operation
“PROTECT” appears in the front panel
display.
 Connect all channels to their
corresponding SPEAKERS terminals
correctly.
 Press / to turn off the system, and
check the following items after
“STANDBY” disappears:
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-
circuited?
 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.
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED”
appears in the front panel display.
 Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Check that the antenna (aerial) is
connected securely. Adjust the antenna
(aerial) or connect an external antenna
(aerial) if necessary.
A disc does not play.
 The region code on the DVD does not
match the system.
 Moisture has condensed inside the unit
and may cause damage to the lenses.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned
on for about half an hour.
A DATA CD/DATA DVD cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
A JPEG image file cannot be played. USB device
 It is larger than 2,048 (width) × 1,536
(height) in normal mode, or more than “OVERLOAD“ appears in the front panel
2,000,000 pixels in progressive format display.
which is mainly used on Internet Web  Remove the USB device from the
sites.  (USB) port. Make sure there is no
A video file cannot be played. problem with the USB device.
 The video file resolution is larger than The USB device (audio file/JPEG image
720 (width) × 576 (height). file) cannot be played.
The name of a folder or file is not  Files that are encrypted or protected by
passwords, etc., cannot be played.
displayed correctly.
 There is no playable file in the USB
 The system can only display numbers and
letters of the alphabet. Other characters device.
are displayed as [_].
A disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press  and then start
playback.
 Program play has been selected. During
stop, press  and then start playback.
 Shuffle play has been selected. During
stop, press  and then start playback.
The system does not work normally.
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then
reconnect after several minutes.
The Control for HDMI function does not
work.
 Set the [Control for HDMI] setting in
[General Setup Page] to [On].
 Make sure that the connected component
is compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
 Check the connected component’s setting
for the Control for HDMI function. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied
with the component.

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Specifications CD/DVD System Center Dimensions (approx.) 340 mm × 56 mm ×

Laser Diode Properties SS-CT121 325 mm (13 1/2 in ×
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Emission Duration: Dimensions (approx.) 83 mm × 119 mm × 2 1/4 in × 12 7/8 in)
for the U.S. models Continuous 100 mm (3 3/8 in × (w/h/d) incl. projecting
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Laser Output*: Less 4 3/4 in × 4 in) (w/h/d) parts
HARMONIC DISTORTION: than 44.6 μW incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 2.1 kg (4 lb 11 oz)
(FTC) * This output is the value measurement at a Mass (approx.) 0.43 kg (16 oz)
Front L + Front R With 8 ohms loads, distance of 200 mm from the objective lens Design and specifications are subject to
Surround
both channels driven, surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with change without notice.
from 180 - 20,000 Hz; 7 mm aperture. SS-TS121
rated 30 watts per Dimensions (approx.) 83 mm × 119 mm ×
USB Section
channel minimum 100 mm (3 3/8 in ×
(USB) port:
RMS power, with no 4 3/4 in × 4 in) (w/h/d)
Maximum current: 500 mA
more than 1% total incl. projecting parts
harmonic distortion Tuner Section Mass (approx.) 0.39 kg (14 oz)
from 250 milli watts to System PLL quartz-locked Subwoofer
rated output. digital synthesizer
Tuning range SS-WS121
Amplifier Section North American and Brazilian models: Dimensions (approx.) 160 mm × 315 mm ×
POWER OUTPUT (rated): 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 295 mm (6 3/8 in ×
Front L + Front R 30 W + 30 W (at (100 kHz step) 12 1/2 in × 11 5/8 in)
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% Other models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (w/h/d) incl. projecting
THD) (50 kHz step) parts
POWER OUTPUT (reference): Antenna FM lead antenna Mass (approx.) 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz)
Front L/Front R/ General
Center/Surround L/ Video Section
Outputs VIDEO: Pin jack Power requirements
Surround R: 50 W (per North American and Mexican models:
channel at 8 ohms, HDMI OUT: HDMI
19-pin 120 V AC, 60 Hz
1 kHz) Subwoofer: Latin American models:
50 W (at 8 ohms, Speakers 110 V - 240 V AC,
100 Hz) Front 50/60 Hz
Inputs SS-TS121 Other models: 220 V - 240 V AC,
TV/CABLE : Pin jack Dimensions (approx.) 83 mm × 119 mm × 50/60 Hz
100 mm (3 3/8 in × Power consumption
4 3/4 in × 4 in) (w/h/d) North American and Mexican models:
incl. projecting parts On: 29 W
Mass (approx.) 0.35 kg (13 oz) Standby: 0.4 W*
Other models: On: 34 W
Standby: 0.5 W*

* Valid when the system is in the following

status:
 [Control for HDMI] is set to [Off].

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