DHC FLX 5D

4-255-417-12(1)
Display Side
Hi-Fi Component
System
Operating Instructions
* DHC-FLX7D only
DHC-FLX7D
DHC-FLX5D
©2004 Sony Corporation
Notes on DTS audio playback
WARNING Excessive noise may be heard from the speakers when
you play DTS format CDs if the decode format is set to
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not PCM (page 53) or monaural sound (1/L, 2/R)
expose the unit to rain or moisture. (page 32). Set the volume to minimum and be careful
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. not to damage your speaker system.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. IMPORTANT NOTICE
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. image or on-screen display image on your television
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to
This appliance is your television screen. Projection televisions are
classified as a CLASS 1 especially susceptible to this.
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, 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 registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
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Table of Contents
This system can play the following Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD:
discs ..................................................5 Using the Setup Display ....................... 25
Setting the display or sound track
language ......................................... 26
List of Buttons and
— LANGUAGE SETUP
Reference Pages
Settings for the display ......................... 27
— SCREEN SETUP
Main unit................................................. 6 Custom settings..................................... 28
Remote Control .......................................7 — CUSTOM SETUP
digipad operations ................................... 8 Speaker settings .................................... 29
— SPEAKER SETUP
Getting Started
Viewing information about the disc:
Hooking up the system............................ 9 Checking the playing time and remaining
Inserting three R6 (size AA) batteries into time................................................. 31
the remote ....................................... 12
Setting up your speakers .......................13 Sound adjustment:
Specifying the speaker parameters........14 Changing the sound .............................. 32
Setting the clock.................................... 15 Enjoying movies:
Searching for a title/chapter/track/
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super index ............................................... 34
Audio CD/MP3 Changing the angles.............................. 35
Displaying the subtitles ........................ 35
Playing discs:
Loading a disc ....................................... 16 Using various additional functions:
Playing a disc ........................................ 16 Locking discs........................................ 36
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ — CUSTOM PARENTAL
Repeat Play/Scan/Slow-motion CONTROL/PARENTAL
Play CONTROL
Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks... 18
Creating your own program .................. 21 Tuner
— Program Play Presetting radio stations........................ 40
Resuming playback from the point you Listening to the radio............................ 42
stopped the disc ..............................22
— Resume Play Tape
Playing repeatedly................................. 23 Loading a tape ...................................... 43
— Repeat Play Playing a tape........................................ 43
Playing DVDs using the menu.............. 24 Recording to a tape ............................... 44
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions — CD Synchro Recording/High-
(Ver. 2.0).........................................24 Speed Dubbing/Recording
— PBC Play Manually/Program Edit
Timer-recording radio programs .......... 46
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Sound Adjustment Troubleshooting
Adjusting the sound .............................. 48 Problems and remedies......................... 61
Selecting the sound effect ..................... 48
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Additional Information
Logic ............................................... 49 Precautions ........................................... 65
Adjusting the sound effects................... 50 Messages............................................... 67
Creating a personal sound effect file .... 51 Specifications ....................................... 67
— Personal file Glossary ................................................ 70
Language code list ................................ 73
Display Control Menu Item List ........................ 74
Turning off the display.......................... 52 Setup Display Item List ........................ 75
— Power Saving Mode
Using the display................................... 52
Other Features
To adjust the brightness of the
display............................................. 53
To listen to multi channel sound........... 53
Using the SONY TV DIRECT
function........................................... 54
Singing along: Karaoke......................... 55
About indicators.................................... 56
Falling asleep to music.......................... 56
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 57
— Daily Timer
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 58
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 59
Recording audio from a connected
component ...................................... 60
Recording on a connected
component ...................................... 60
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Depending on the DVD, no region code
This system can play the indication may be labeled even though playing
the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
following discs The region code is located below the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear
Format of discs Disc logo panel.
DVD VIDEO*
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
Super Audio CD** 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
VIDEO CD
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Music CD
Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
* The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
** DHC-FLX7D only of playback depending on the disc type.
Discs that this system cannot Disc type You can
play VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving
• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) without PBC pictures) as well as music.
functions
• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD format (Ver. 1.1 discs)
CD-Rs
VIDEO CDs Play interactive software using
• Data part of CD-Extras with PBC menu screens displayed on the TV
• DVD-ROMs functions screen (PBC Playback), in addition
• DVD Audio discs (Ver. 2.0 discs) to the video playback functions of
Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can
Note
play high-resolution still pictures, if
Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs cannot they are included on the disc.
be played on this system depending upon the format or
the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,
or the characteristics of the recording device.
Copyrights
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been This product incorporates copyright protection
correctly finalized. For more information, see the technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
operating instructions for the recording device. other intellectual property rights. Use of this
Region code of DVDs you can copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
play on this system
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
Your system has a region code printed on the otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
with identical region code.
DVDs labeled ALLwill also be played on this
system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will
appear on the TV screen.
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List of Buttons and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
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Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B wj (43, 44, 55)
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A–L M–Z ?/1 (power) 1

CD SYNC HI-DUB qg (44) MIC jack ws (55) Z (disc tray) 4
Deck A wg MIC LEVEL wd (55) A Z (deck A) wh
Deck B qd MULTI CHANNEL DECODING Z B (deck B) 0
DIGITAL wa (59) indicator eg (56) hH (play) 5
DISC SELECT 3 (16, 19) REC PAUSE/START qk (44, 55) X (pause) 6
DISC 1 indicator es (16) Remote sensor qa x (stop) 7
DISC 2 indicator ea (16) TAPE A/B wj (43, 44, 55) ./> (go back/go forward)
DISC 3 indicator e; (16) TUNER/BAND ed (40, 42) 8
DISC 4 indicator wl (16) VIDEO/SAT w; (59) –/m, M/+ (rewind, fast
DISC 5 indicator wk (16) VOLUME qs (30) forward) 9
Display window 2
DISPLAY qh (27, 52, 64) 1 2 3
DVD ef (12, 16, 19, 27, 41, 44,
55)
ECHO LEVEL wf (55) eg ?/1
EFFECT ql (55)
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Remote Control
List of Buttons and Reference Pages

ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A–E F–S T–V

2.1CH/MULTI* e; (49, 53, 60) FUNCTION 0 (19, 59) TAPE A/B qs (43, 44, 55)
ALBUM +/– ed (19) GAME MODE eh (48) TOOL MODE ef (48)
AMP MENU 9 (13, 14, 30, 49, GROOVE* ef (48) TUNER MEMORY* w; (40)
53) KARAOKE PON* eh (55) TUNER/BAND qf (40, 42)
ANGLE ek (35) MOVIE MODE es (48, 49) TUNING +/– ra
AUDIO el (32) MUSIC MODE ej (48) TV/VIDEO wh (12)
CLEAR ql (22, 23, 29, 34) Numeric buttons wd TV ?/1 1 (12)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT* wf P FILE* el (51) TV CH +/– 3 (12)
(47, 57) PLAY MODE/DIRECTION w; TV VOL +/– 2 (12)
CLOCK/TIMER SET wf (15, 46, (16, 19, 21, 43, 44, 55) VOLUME +/– 8 (30)
57) PRESET +/– wj
D.SKIP 5 (17) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
PREV/NEXT wj
digipad 7 (8, 50) REPEAT/FM MODE ws (17, 20, ?/1 (power) qk
DISPLAY 4 (8, 31, 52) 22, 42) hH (play) wk
DSP EDIT* ej (50) RETURN O e; (24, 34, 36) X (pause) r;
DVD qh (16, 19, 21, 44) SCAN/SLOW t / T ra x (stop) wl
DVD DISPLAY* qa (19, 23, 25, (17)
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31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 74) SELECT wk
> (go forward) wj
DVD MENU qa (24) SHIFT qd (19, 25, 30, 37, 40, 47,
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DVD SETUP* 9 (25, 30, 37) 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 55, 57, 60)
M (fast forward) ra
DVD TOP MENU qg (24) SLEEP wg (56)
V/v/B/b/ENTER eg
EFFECT* es (48, 50, 55, 60) SONY TV DIRECT qj (54)
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ENTER 6 (8, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, SUBTITLE ea (35)
21, 23, 24, 25, 32, 34, 35, 36, * To use these functions, press the
40, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 53, 57, button while pressing SHIFT.
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digipad operations
The remote is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various
operations with this digipad. When touching the digipad, do not use utensil whose end is sharpened.
When this unit does not respond to the digipad operations, press the digipad a little harder.
DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions

Basic operation DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B
Tap once hH (Start playback)*
Tap twice x (Stop playback)
* When you tap the digipad while playing a DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD,
playback pauses. Tap again to resume playback.
Slide from the left to the right > (AMS +, preset +)**
Slide from the right to the left . (AMS –, preset –)**
Slide from lower side to upper side M (Fast forward, tuning +)**
Slide from upper side to lower side m (Rewind, tuning –)**
** If you keep on moving, you can operate as pressing and holding these buttons.
Adjusting the equalizer curve in EQ EDIT operations (page 50)

The curve made by sliding the finger is reflected in the display.
Selecting parameters in DSP EDIT and other adjustments

(page 50)
Slide in the direction until you reach the value you want (refer to each of the
operations).
Adjusting the position of the digipad

A
When the digipad operation is not carried out properly or when you replace the
B
batteries, perform the following procedure. When carrying out this operation, make
sure to point the remote toward the main unit.
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press DISPLAY and . on the remote at the same time.
“CALIBRATION” flashes in the display.
3 Tap the dot at the left upper corner of the digipad.
“A PUSHED” appears in the display, then “CALIBRATION” flashes.
4 Tap the dot at the right bottom corner of the digipad.
“B PUSHED” appears in the display, then “CALIBRATION” flashes.
5 Press ENTER on the remote.
“CAL END” appears in the display.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Getting Started
Do the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
4 1
Rear speaker Rear speaker Sub woofer

(Right) (Left)
Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals
Rear speakers SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (gray) terminals
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal
Sub woofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal
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1 Connect the speakers. 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV
Connecting speaker cords to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video
cable.
Main unit
When using a TV
Speaker
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can
view the pictures from this system.
Red (3)
Tips
• For even higher quality video images;
– Use an optional component video cable to connect
the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your
Black (#) TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of
this system. If your TV is compatible with
Color tube
progressive format file signals, use this connection
and set “COMPONENT OUT” to
Note “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP”
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate (page 27).
terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If – Use an optional S-video cable to connect the S
the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO
will lack bass. OUT jack of this system.
• If you connect a video deck between this unit and the
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
TV, you may experience video leakage when
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect watching the video signal from this unit. Do not
it. connect a video deck between this unit and the TV.
4 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position
of your local power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
AM loop antenna
settings.
AM
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
75
FM L
XIA
COA
120V* 220V 230-

240V
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.
* Saudi Arabian Model 120 – 127 V
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5 Connect the power cord to a wall After hooking up the system, we recommend to
outlet. place the system as follows:
The demonstration appears in the display. Sub woofer Main unit
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends. ?/1
hH
If the supplied adapter on the plug does not
Getting Started
x
>
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug

m
Z Z
(only for models equipped with an adapter).

6 (Except for Latin American model)
Set the color system according to your
TV. Front speaker Front speaker
The color system is factory set to NTSC for (Left) (Right)
region code 3 models, and PAL for other
Front speaker Front speaker
region code models. Each time you perform (Left) (Right)
the procedure below, the color system
changes as follows:
NTSC y PAL
Use the buttons on the unit.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
2 Press ?/1 while holding down X.
?/1
hH
The system turns on and the color system >
is changed.
Z Z
Before connecting the Center

and Rear speakers
Optional stand WS-FLX9
Stick the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of (not supplied)
Sub woofer Main unit
the center speaker and rear speakers to stabilize
the speakers and prevent them from slipping.
When placing the speakers on top of the sub

woofer and the main unit, be sure to place the
Rear speaker foot of the speakers to fit in the hollows on top
of the sub woofer and the main unit.
Center speaker Notes

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• Do not place the rear speakers on top of a TV. This
may cause color distortion in the TV screen.
• Be sure to connect both left and right rear speakers.
Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
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To prevent the speakers from
falling Inserting three R6 (size AA)
When you place the speakers on top of the sub
woofer and the main unit, do the following.
batteries into the remote
1 Place the speaker support on the sub woofer
and the main unit. Tighten one of the screws
(1) lightly to temporarily fix the speaker
support, tighten the other screw to fix (2),
then tighten the first screw (1) firmly.
Speaker support
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E e E e E
Screw (1)*
Screw (2)* Operating a Sony TV

* Main unit: Screw 3 3 × 10
You can use the following buttons on the remote
Sub woofer: Screw 3 3.5 × 20 to operate a Sony TV.
2 Insert the speaker support in the slot of the To Press
front speakers. Tighten two screws while Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1.
threading the rear boards of the front Switch the TV’s video input TV/VIDEO.
speakers. Change the TV channels TV CH +/–.
Adjusts the volume of the TV TV VOL +/–.
speaker(s)
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
Screw*
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Slot
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
* 3 3.5 × 14 remove all the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Note
When carrying the system, do not lift the front speakers Notice for carrying this system
only.
Do the following to protect the DVD
mechanism. Use buttons on the unit.
1 Turn on the system, then press DVD.
Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
2 Hold down DVD, then press ?/1 until
“LOCK” appears.
3 Release ?/1 first, then release DVD.
4 Unplug the AC power cord.
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Setting up your speakers Specifying distance, position
and height of the speakers
Positioning the speakers Use the remote for the operation.

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until
Getting Started
For the best possible surround sound, all the “AMP MENU” appears.
speakers other than the sub woofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A). 2 Press ENTER.
However, if necessary, this system allows you to 3 Sit in your listening position and press
place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters closer V or v repeatedly to select the items to
(B) and the rear speakers up to 4.5 meters closer be set.
(C) to the listening position. • Adjustable items
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to – Distance of the front, rear, and center
12.0 meters (A) from the listening position. speakers
– Position and height of the rear speakers
You can place the sub woofer in any position.
You can place the rear speakers either behind 4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the
you or to the side, depending on the shape of parameter you want.
your room, etc. The selected parameter appears.
When the rear speakers are placed to the side

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other
parameters.
B 6 Press ENTER.
A A
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons
(V/v/B/b).
C C
x DISTANCE
You can vary the distance of each speaker as
follows. The default settings are underlined.
• FRONT 2.4 m (front speakers distance)
When the rear speakers are placed behind you Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 m
steps from 1.0 to 12.0 m.
B • CENTER 2.4 m (center speaker distance)
A A Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 m
steps from the front speaker distance to 1.5 m
closer to your listening position.
C C • REAR 1.5 m (rear speakers distance)
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 m steps
from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance to a distance 4.5 m closer to your
listening position.
Note Note
Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an
from the listening position than the front speakers. equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance of the closest speaker.
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x Rear speaker position and
height Specifying the speaker
Specify the position and height of the rear
speakers. The default settings are underlined.
parameters
Position diagram Use the remote for the operation.
1 From your listening position, press
AMP MENU.
Adjustable menus and parameters are
described below.
90
2 Press V or v repeatedly until “LEVEL
A A
MENU” appears.
45
B
20
B
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press V or v repeatedly to select the
• R. PL. BEHIND parameter.
Select this if the rear speakers are located in
the section B.
5 Press B or b repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
• R. PL. SIDE
Select this if the rear speakers are located in 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set other
the section A. parameters.
Height diagram
7 Press ENTER.
Tips
• You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons
(V/v/B/b).
C C
• You can use “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup
Display to specify the balance, level, and test tone
60 parameters (page 29).
D D
30
Adjustable parameters
The default settings are in the parentheses.
• R. HGT. LOW x BALANCE
Select this if the rear speakers are located in • FRNT L___R: (center)
the section D. Balance between the front left and right
• R. HGT. HIGH speakers.
Select this if the rear speakers are located in • REAR L___R: (center)
the section C. Balance between the rear left and right
speakers.
Range: 6 steps to the left and 6 steps to the right

(13 steps)
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x LEVEL
• CENTER: (0 dB) Setting the clock
Level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB,
1 dB steps). 1 Turn on the system.
• REAR: (0 dB) 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
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Level of the rear speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, remote.
1 dB steps).
• SUB W.: (+2 dB)
3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
Level of the sub woofer (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
steps). 4 Press ENTER on the remote.
x D.COMP. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minutes.
• D.COMP.: (OFF)
Dynamic range compression. 6 Press ENTER on the remote.
Range: OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD, MAX To adjust the clock
“OFF” does not compress the dynamic range.
“0.1” to “0.9” settings allow you to compress 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.
the dynamic range in small steps. “STD” 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
reproduces the sound track with the dynamic “CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER on the
range intended by the recording engineer. remote.
“MAX” provides a great compression of the 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
dynamic range. above.
x TEST TONE Note
• TEST TONE: (OFF) The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Test tone output.
Range: OFF, ON
“ON” outputs the test tone from each speaker
in sequence. Adjust the LEVEL and
BALANCE parameters so that the volume
level of the test tone from each speaker
sounds the same using the remote from your
listening position. Select “OFF” to turn off the
test tone.
Notes
• When 2.1CH/MULTI is set to “2.1CH” (page 53),
you cannot set rear speaker balance, center level, rear
level.
• Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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Playing a disc
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Playing discs Play/Scan/Slow-motion Play
Loading a disc Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on

your TV and select the video input. Depending
1 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations
may be different or restricted. Refer to the
select the disc tray you want to open.
operating instructions supplied with the disc.
2 Press Z.
Disc tray number
The front panel slides down and the disc
tray slides out. 1 DISC
3 Place a disc with the label side up on DISC
the disc tray.
Track number Playing time

When you play
a 8 cm disc,
1 When playback is stopped, press PLAY
place it on the MODE/DIRECTION on the remote
inner circle of repeatedly until the mode you want
the tray. appears in the display.
Select To play
4 Press Z to close the disc tray.
ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray
To insert other discs, repeat the same (Normal Play) continuously.
procedure.
1DISC The tracks on the disc you have
When a disc is inserted in the disc tray, the (Normal Play) selected in original order.
corresponding disc indicator (1 to 5 from
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the
top) lights up. (Normal Play) album on the disc you have
Note selected in original order.
When the disc tray slides out, you cannot open the ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in
cassette deck. SHUF random order.
(Shuffle Play)
1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you have
(Shuffle Play) selected in random order.
ALBM SHUF All MP3 audio tracks in the
(Shuffle Play) album on the disc you have
selected in random order.
PGM The tracks on all discs in the
(Program Play) order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 21).
2 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to

select the disc you want to play.
3 Press hH.
If you press hH when DVD is selected
as the function (press DVD) and the disc
tray is closed, playback starts.
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Notes To Do this
• You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Play repeatedly*1 Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the
• You cannot use 1DISC SHUF or ALBM SHUF (Repeat Play) remote during playback until
Shuffle Play with DVDs. You can use ALL DISCS “REP” or “REP1” appears. The
SHUF except for DVDs. repeat range changes according to
the play mode:
Other operations
• ALL: For all the tracks or titles
To Do this on all discs up to 5 times.
Stop playback Press x. • 1DISC: For all the tracks or

Pause playback Press X. titles on a single disc.
Press again to resume playback. • ALBM: For all the tracks on a
single album (MP3 only).
Select a track During playback or pause, press
> (to go forward) or . (to • REP1: For a single title, chapter
go back). or track. You cannot use this
function with certain DVDs,
Find a point in a Press M or m during when playing VIDEO CDs with
track playback. To return to normal PBC functions.
(Lock Search play, press hH.
You cannot select “REP” during
function) For DVDs, VIDEO CDs or Super ALL DISCS SHUF mode, but you
(Except for MP3) Audio CDs, press m or M can select “REP1”.
once to start searching. Press
To cancel Repeat Play, press
again to increase the search speed.
REPEAT/FM MODE on the
Each time you release and press
remote until “REP” and “REP1”
the button, the speed changes
disappear.
sequentially:
M: FF1 t FF2 t FF1 Locate a point During playback, press SCAN/
quickly in fast SLOW t or T on the
m: FR1 t FR2 t FR1
forward or fast remote. To return to normal
Select a disc Press D.SKIP on the remote. reverse (scan) playback, press hH.
Exchange other Press DISC SELECT repeatedly For DVDs, VIDEO CDs or Super
discs during to select the disc tray that contains Audio CDs, two speeds are
playback the disc you want to change, then available. Each time you press the
press Z. Press Z again to close button, the indication cyclically
the tray. changes as follows:
Remove the disc Press DISC SELECT repeatedly Playback direction:
to select the disc tray that contains FF1M*2 t FF2M*2
the disc you want to remove, then Opposite direction:
press Z. FR1m*2 t FR2m*2
Change the During pause mode, press SCAN/
playback speed*3 SLOW t or T on the
(Slow-motion remote. To return to normal
play) playback, press hH.
Two speeds are available. Each
time you press the button, the
indication cyclically changes as
follows:
Playback direction:
*4 *4
SLOW2 y SLOW1
Opposite direction (DVD only):
*4 *4
SLOW2 y SLOW1
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*1
You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play.
*2 The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than Playing a disc with MP3
FF1M/FR1m.
*3 DVD and VIDEO CD only. Slow-motion reverse audio tracks
play for DVD only.
*4
The SLOW2 /SLOW2 playback speed is About MP3
slower than SLOW1 /SLOW1 .
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
Note technology and format for compressing a sound
If DVD playback is paused for approximately one sequence. The track is compressed to about 1/10
hour, the system automatically turns off. of its original size. Sounds outside the range of
Tips human hearing are compressed while the sounds
• You can use the digipad for the disc operations. we can hear are not compressed.
• Pressing DVD while the power is off automatically Notes on discs
turns the power on.
You can play MP3 audio tracks recorded on
• Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), or CD-RWs
screen. You can play the disc interactively by (rewritable CDs).
following the instructions on the menu (see page 24
The disc must be in the ISO9660* level 1, level 2 or
for DVD, and see page 24 for VIDEO CD).
Joliet format.
• You can use the Control Menu to play repeatedly
(page 23). *ISO9660 Format
• When disc access takes a long time, set “DVD The most common international standard for the
POWER ON” by DVD power manage function logical format of tracks and albums on a CD-ROM.
(page 41). There are several specification levels. In Level 1, track
names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight
To enter track number using the characters in the name, no more than three characters
remote in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Album
names can be no longer than eight characters. There
You can also select the track you want using the can be no more than eight nested album levels. Level 2
remote during Normal Play. specifications allow album names and track names up
Press the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. to 31 characters long.
The playback automatically starts.
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This system lets you play the disc with MP3

audio tracks in different play modes.
Disc tray number
1 DISC
DISC MP3
Track number Playing time
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1 Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the Other operations
remote repeatedly until “DVD” appears
To Do this
in the display).
Stop playback Press x.
2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY Pause playback Press X.
MODE/DIRECTION on the remote Press again to resume playback.
repeatedly until the mode you want
Select an album Use the remote for the operation.
appears in the display.
of MP3 tracks 1 Press DVD DISPLAY while
Select To play pressing SHIFT.

ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray The Control Menu appears in
(Normal Play) continuously. the on-screen display.
1DISC The tracks on the disc you have 2 Press V or v repeatedly to
(Normal Play) selected in original order. select (ALBUM), then
press ENTER or b.
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the
The list of albums contained in
(Normal Play) album on the disc you have
the disc appears.
selected in original order.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to
ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in
select an album you want to
SHUF random order.
play, then press ENTER.
(Shuffle Play)
You can select an album by
1DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you have pressing B or b, or ALBUM +
(Shuffle Play) selected in random order. or – while pressing SHIFT.
ALBM SHUF All MP3 audio tracks in the 4 Press V or v repeatedly to
(Shuffle Play) album on the disc you have select (TRACK), then
selected in random order. press ENTER.
PGM The tracks on all discs in the The list of tracks contained in
(Program Play) order you want them to be the current album appears.
played (see “Creating your When the list of all tracks or
own program” on page 21). albums cannot be displayed on
the window, the jump bar
3 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to appears. Press b to select the
jump bar icon, and then scroll
select the disc you want to play.
the jump bar to display the rest
4 Press hH. of the list using V/v.
5 Press V or v repeatedly to
select a track, then press
ENTER.
Select a track During playback or pause, press
> (to go forward) or . (to
go back).
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To Do this Notes
• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1, 2 and
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the
Joliet, album names or track names may not be
(Repeat Play) remote repeatedly during
displayed correctly.
playback until “REP”* or “REP1”
appears. The repeat range changes • When naming, be sure to add the extension “.MP3”
according to the play mode: to the track name.
• ALL: For all the tracks on all • If you use the extension “.MP3” to a track other than
discs up to 5 times. MP3, the player cannot recognize the track properly
and will generate random noise that could damage
• 1DISC: For all the tracks on a
your speakers.
single disc up to 5 times.
• A disc recorded with complicated tree structure takes
• ALBM: For all the tracks on a
a longer time to start playback.
single album up to 5 times (MP3
only). • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-
• REP1: For a single track.
MP3 files on the disc, it may take a long time for
To cancel Repeat Play, press
player to begin or for the next MP3 audio tracks to
REPEAT/FM MODE on the
start play.
remote repeatedly until “REP” and
• We recommend that you do not save other types of
“REP1” disappear.
tracks or unnecessary albums than MP3 audio tracks
* You cannot select “REP” during ALL DISCS SHUF in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
mode, but you can select “REP1”. • An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
Tip • Maximum album number in a disc: 99 (The
You can start playing from the desired track in Normal maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be
Play or Program Play. After step 1, select an album by contained on a album is 250.)
using DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the • Tracks and albums are played in the order they are
remote, then press . or > repeatedly until the recorded on the disc.
desired track number appears.
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be
used for album or track names. Anything else is
displayed as a space.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed in stop mode.
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4 Press b.
Creating your own The cursor moves to the album or track (in
this case, “ALL TRACKS”).
program
Program
1 Disc
— Program Play 2 DISC1(CD)
Track
3 DISC2(CD)
ALL TRACKS
4 DISC3(CD)
1 TRACK1
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from 5 DISC4(CD)
2 TRACK2
6 DISC5(CD)
3 TRACK3
all the discs in the order you want them to be 7
8
4 TRACK4

5 TRACK5
played. 9
10
6 TRACK6
7 TRACK7
Use the remote for the operation. 8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
1 Press DVD when the playback is
When the list of all tracks or albums cannot
stopped.
be displayed on the window, the jump bar
2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION appears. Press b to select the jump bar icon,
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears and then scroll the jump bar to display the
in the on-screen display. rest of the list using V/v.
The Program Display appears on the screen.
5 Select the album, or track you want to
Program program.
1
2
3 x When programming a VIDEO CD or
4
5 CD
6
7 For example, select track “6”.
8
9 Press V/v or the numeric buttons to select
10
“6”, then press ENTER.
Selected track
3 Press b, then press V or v repeatedly to
select the disc. Program
1 DISC 1 (CD) – TRACK 6
The cursor moves to the disc (in this case, 2
3
“DISC1(CD)”). 4
5
6
Program 7
1 Disc 8
2 DISC1(CD) 9
3 DISC2(CD) 10
4 DISC3(CD)
5 DISC4(CD)
6 DISC5(CD)
7 x When programming MP3
8
9 For example, select track “3” of album “2”.
10
Press V/v to select “2”, then press b.
Program
1 Disc Album
2 DISC 1Track
ALL (CD)
ALBUMS
3 DISC 2ALL
(– –TRACKS
– – –)
4 ROOT
DISC 3 (MP3)
1. Classic
5 2. Jazz
6 3. Pops
7
8
9
10
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Next, press V/v or the numeric buttons to
select “3”, then press ENTER. Resuming playback from
Selected album and track
the point you stopped the
Program
1 DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3 disc
2
3
4 — Resume Play
5
6
7
8
This system memorizes the point where you
9 stopped the disc so you can resume from that
10
point.
6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 3 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop
to 5. playback.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the “RESUME” appears in the display. If
selected order. “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play
is not available.
7 Press hH to start Program Play.
Program Play starts. When the program 2 Press hH.
ends, you can restart the same program The player starts playback from the point
again by pressing hH. you stopped the disc in step 1.
Other operations To play from the beginning of the

To Do this disc
Return to normal Press CLEAR during playback. Press x twice, then press hH.
play For a disc containing MP3 audio tracks, press x
Turn off the In stop mode, press PLAY one more time to return to the first album.
program menu MODE/DIRECTION to turn off
Notes
the program menu.
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the
Clear the last Press CLEAR in step 6. The system may not resume playback from exactly the
programmed program is cleared from the last same point.
track programmed track.
• Resume play is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray.
Tips
– you change the play mode.
• You can do Repeat Play of the programmed tracks.
Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “REP”
appears, or set “REPEAT” in the Control Menu
display during Program Play.
• The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press
hH to play the same program again.
Notes
• The displayed number of tracks is the same as that
recorded on the disc.
• You cannot use Program Play with DVDs.
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To cancel Repeat Play
Playing repeatedly Press CLEAR.
— Repeat Play To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/
SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
chapter/track on a disc.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system
repeats the tracks in the shuffled or programmed

order.
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing
SHIFT during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select
(REPEAT), then press ENTER.
If you do not select “OFF”, the “REPEAT”
indicator lights in green.
Repeat Play setting.
x When playing a DVD
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Audio CD/MP3 and when Program Play
is set to OFF
• ALL: repeats all the tracks.*
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x When Program Play is set to ON
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
* When the play mode is set to “ALBM” or “ALBM
SHUF”, all the tracks in the current album is
repeated.
Notes
• When the play mode is set to “ALL DISCS SHUF”,
you can select the Repeat Play of “TITLE”,
“TRACK” or “CHAPTER” only.
• You can perform Repeat play for DVD titles that
contain chapters.
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Playing DVDs using the Playing VIDEO CDs with
menu PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the — PBC Play
DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus.
You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy
the disc’s interactive software. The menu format
Using the DVD top menu and structure may differ depending on each disc.
A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture 1 Press hH to start playing a VIDEO
or a music feature called “titles”. When you play CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
a DVD which contains several titles, you can The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.
select the title you want using the menu.
2 Press V/v or the numeric buttons on
the remote repeatedly to select the item
1 Press DVD TOP MENU. number you want.
The menu appears on the TV screen. The 3 Press ENTER on the remote.
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
4 Continue playback according to the
2 Press V/v/B/b or the numeric buttons instructions on the menus to enjoy
to select the title you want to play. interactive playback.
3 Press ENTER. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedures
The playback starts from the selected title.
may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
Using the DVD menu To go back to the menu

Press RETURN O on the remote.
Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
contents using a menu. When you play these To cancel playback with PBC
DVDs, you can select items such as the language functions
for the subtitles and the language for the sound When the playback is stopped, press . or
using the DVD menu. >, or the numeric buttons on the remote to
Use the remote for the operation. select a track, then press hH.
1 Press DVD MENU. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen
The menu appears on the TV screen. The and playback starts from the selected track. Still
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc. images, such as the menu screens, will not be
shown.
2 Press V/v/B/b or the numeric buttons To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then
to select the item you want to change. press hH.
3 To change other items, repeat step 2. Note
4 Press ENTER. Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step
3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the operating
Note instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed hH or SELECT.
during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the
system automatically turns off.
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Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD 3 Press V or v repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER.
Using the Setup Display The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and SCREEN SETUP
sound. You can also set a language for the TV TYPE: 16:9
SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN
COMPONENTOUT:
things. For details on each Setup Display item,

see pages 26–28. For an overall list of Setup
Display items, see page 75.
Items displayed on the OSD (on-screen display)
vary slightly depending on the area.
Options
1 When the playback is stopped, press 4 Press V or v repeatedly to select a
DVD SETUP while pressing SHIFT. setting, then press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears. The setting is selected and the setup is
completed.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD : ENGLISH Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Main DVD MENU : ENGLISH
items AUDIO : ENGLISH Selected setting
SUBTITLE : ENGLISH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENTOUT: INTERLACE

setup item from the displayed list, then
press ENTER.
The selected setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP” To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP or DVD DISPLAY
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until the Setup
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9 Display is turned off.
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE Tip
If you select “RESET” in step 2, you can reset all of the
“SETUP” settings on pages 25–28 (except for
PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. After
you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select “YES”
and press ENTER to reset the settings (it takes a few
seconds to complete). Do not press ?/1 when resetting
the system.
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Note
Setting the display or When you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
sound track language automatically selected (except for “OSD”).
— LANGUAGE SETUP
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set

various languages for the on-screen display or
sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display.
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD : ENGLISH
DVD MENU : ENGLISH
AUDIO : ENGLISH
SUBTITLE : ENGLISH
x OSD (on-screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
x DVD MENU (DVD only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.*
x AUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track. Select
the language from the displayed list.*
x SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the
language from the displayed list.*
* If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”,

“AUDIO”, or “SUBTITLE”, select and enter the
language code from the list using the numeric buttons
on the remote (page 73). After you selected, the
language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time
you select “OTHERS t”.
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x SCREEN SAVER
Settings for the display Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on
the screen saver, the screen saver image appears
— SCREEN SETUP when you leave the player in pause or stop mode
for 15 minutes or when you play a CD for more
Select settings according to the connected TV.
than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup prevent your display device from becoming
Display. damaged (ghosting). Press hH to turn off the

screen saver.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: 16:9
• ON: Turns on the screen saver.
SCREEN SAVER: ON
BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE • OFF: Turns off the screen saver.
COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE
x BACKGROUND
Select the background color or picture on the TV
screen when the playback is stopped or while
playing a CD.
x TV TYPE (DVD only)
• JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture (still
Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV. picture) appears in the background, but only
• 16:9: Select this when you connect a wide- when the jacket picture is already recorded on
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc). If the disc does
not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
• GRAPHICS: The preset picture stored in the
system appears in the background.
• BLUE: The background color is blue.
• BLACK: The background color is black.
• 4:3 LETTER BOX: Select this when you
x COMPONENT OUT
connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays
a wide picture with bands displayed on the This will change the type of signal output from
upper and lower portions of the screen. the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
player.
• INTERLACE: Select this setting when you
are connected to a standard (interlace format)
TV.
• PROGRESSIVE: Select this when you have a
TV that can accept progressive signals.
• 4:3 PAN SCAN: Select this when you To force the system to switch to interlace
connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays when PROGRESSIVE is selected
the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts Make sure the function is set to DVD, then hold down
off the portions that do not fit. DVD and press DISPLAY.
Notes
• “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals.
Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is
automatically switched to interlace format for PAL
signals.
• When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to
Note “PROGRESSIVE”, no video signal is output from
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or
vice versa.
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x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Custom settings Gives the priority to the sound track which
contains the highest number of channels when
— CUSTOM SETUP you play a DVD on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format)
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
are recorded.
Display.
• OFF: No priority given.
• AUTO: Priority given.
CUSTOM SETUP Notes
VCD COLOR SYSTEM
PARENTAL CONTROL OFF
TRACK SELECTION
• When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may
change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has
higher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 26).
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks have
x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Except for Latin the same number of channels, the system selects
American model) PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in this
order.
Select the color system when you play a VIDEO
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
CD.
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
• AUTO: Outputs the video signal in the system cannot give priority to the DTS, or Dolby Digital
of the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If your TV audio format by selecting “AUTO”.
uses a DUAL system, select AUTO.
• PAL: Changes the video signal of an NTSC
disc and outputs it in the PAL system.
• NTSC: Changes the video signal of a PAL
disc and outputs it in the NTSC system.
Note
You cannot change the color system of the disc itself.
x PARENTAL CONTROL (DVD only)
Set a password and playback limitation level for
DVDs with playback limitation for children. For
details, see “Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)” on page 37.
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x DISTANCE
Speaker settings The default distance settings for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
— SPEAKER SETUP
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup

Display. 2.4m
2.4m 2.4m

SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL:
BALANCE:
TEST TONE:
1.5m 1.5m
To return to the default setting

Select the item, then press CLEAR on the
remote.
x SIZE Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
When you move the rear speakers, set the when you move the speakers.
parameters for REAR. Since the front speaker • FRONT: Front speaker distance from the
and sub woofer settings are fixed, you cannot listening position can be set in 0.1 meter steps
change them. The default settings are from 1.0 to 12.0 meters.
underlined.
• CENTER: Center speaker distance can be
• FRONT moved up to 1.5 meters closer to the listening
—YES position, from the front speakers in 0.1 meter
• CENTER steps.
—YES • REAR: Rear speaker distance can be moved
• REAR up to 4.5 meters closer to the listening
—BEHIND (LOW), BEHIND (HIGH), SIDE position, from the front speakers in 0.1 meter
(LOW), SIDE (HIGH): Specify the position steps.
and height (page 13). Notes
• SUBWOOFER • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
—YES moment.
Notes • If each of the front or rear speakers is not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a
distance of the closest speaker.
moment.
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from
• Depending on the settings of other speakers, the sub
your listening position than the front speakers.
woofer may output excessive sound.
continued
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x BALANCE Adjusting the speaker volume
You can vary the balance of the left and right and level
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. Use the remote for the operation.
• FRONT (CENTER): Adjust the balance 1 Press DVD SETUP while pressing
between the front left and right speakers (You SHIFT in stop mode, then select
can adjust in 6 steps to left or right from center “SPEAKER SETUP”.
position). 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
• REAR (CENTER): Adjust the balance TONE” to “ON”.
between the rear left and right speakers (You
You will hear the test tone from each
can adjust in 6 steps to left or right from center
speaker in sequence.
position).
x LEVEL
3 From your listening position, select
“BALANCE” or “LEVEL”, then press B
You can vary the level of each speakers as or b repeatedly to adjust the value of
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” “BALANCE”, or press V or v repeatedly
for easy adjustment. to adjust the value of “LEVEL”.
• CENTER (0 dB): Adjust the level of the The test tone is emitted from both left and
center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps). right speakers simultaneously.
• REAR (0 dB): Adjust the level of the rear
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).
4 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
TONE” to “OFF” to turn off the test
• SUBWOOFER (+2 dB): Adjust the level of tone.
the sub woofer (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).
Notes
x TEST TONE • When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust off for a moment.
“BALANCE” and “LEVEL”. • If you adjust these parameters using OSD while
• OFF: The test tone is not emitted from the adjusting the speaker parameters using AMP MENU
speakers. (pages 13 and 14), the display on the unit turns off.
• ON: The test tone is emitted from each

speaker in sequence while adjusting balance
or level. When you select one of the
“SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is
emitted from both left and right speakers
simultaneously.
To adjust the volume of all the

speakers at once
Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the
remote).
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Viewing information about the disc x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
functions)
Checking the playing time • **:**
Playing time of the current scene
and remaining time
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
You can check the playing time and remaining PBC functions) or CD
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the • T **:**
total playing time of the disc on the screen. Playing time of the current track

Use the remote for the operation. • T–**:**
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing Remaining time of the current track
SHIFT during playback. • D **:**
The Control Menu appears. Playing time of the current disc
• D–**:**
2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change Remaining time of the current disc
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that you x When playing an MP3 file
can change depend on the disc you are • T **:**
playing. Playing time of the current track
• T–**:**
1:DVD
1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE
DVD Remaining time of the current track
18(34)
T 1:32:55
Disc type To turn off the Control Menu
Time information

• T **:**:**
Playing time of the current title
• T–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
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Sound adjustment x When playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super
Changing the sound Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
• MULTI: The disc has multi-channel
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, playback area
you can select the language you want while
• 2CH: The disc has the 2 channel
playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in
playback area.
multiple audio formats, you can select the audio
• CD: When you want to play the disc as a
format you want while playing the DVD.
conventional CD.
With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select
the sound from the right or left channel and Note
listen to the sound of the selected channel Not all discs give you the three choices above
through both the right and left speakers (In this when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends
case, the sound loses its stereo effect). For on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD
to be played.
example, when playing a disc containing a song
with the vocals on the right channel and the 4 Press ENTER.
instruments on the left channel, you can select
the left channel and hear only the instruments To turn off the Control Menu
from both speakers. Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
Use the remote for the operation. SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing Tip
SHIFT during playback. You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO.
Each time you press the button, the setting changes.
Notes
• For discs not recorded in multiple audio format, you
“AUDIO”, then press ENTER.
cannot change the sound.
The options for “AUDIO” appear. • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select the change the sound even if the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio format.
audio signal you want.
• For VIDEO CDs and CDs, the setting returns to
x When playing a DVD “STEREO” when you turn off the system or open the
Depending on the DVD, the choice of the disc tray.
language varies. When 4 digits are • During DVD playback, the sound may change
displayed, they represent the language code automatically.
(see “Language code list” on page 73).
When the same language is displayed twice
or more, the DVD is recorded in multiple
audio formats.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound.
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural).
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural).
The default setting is “STEREO”.
Note
Excessive noise or momentary silence may be
heard from the speakers if you select 1/L or 2/R
when playing DTS format CDs.
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Displaying the audio The display examples are as
information of the disc follows:
(DVD only) • PCM (stereo)
When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being
played are displayed on the screen.
PROGRAM FORMAT
PCM 48kHz 24bit
Current audio format*
1:DVD
• Dolby Surround
DVD

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PROGRAM FORMAT
1: ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0
DOLBY SURROUND
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • Dolby Digital 5.1ch
* “PCM”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is PROGRAM FORMAT

displayed. DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
For “DOLBY DIGITAL”, the channels in the
• DTS
playing track are displayed numerically as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: PROGRAM FORMAT

DTS 3/2.1
Rear component 2
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1
Front component 2 + LFE (Low Frequency
Center component 1 Effect) component 1
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Enjoying movies 4 Press V or v repeatedly, or press the
numeric buttons to select the title,
Searching for a title/ chapter, track, or index number you
want to search.
chapter/track/index If you make a mistake
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then
track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), select another number.
index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), and 5 Press ENTER.
album (MP3). As titles, tracks and albums are
The playback starts from the selected
assigned unique names on the disc, you can
number.
select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Also chapters and indexes are assigned unique To search for a scene using
numbers on the disc, so you select the desired
the time code (TIME SEARCH)
one by entering its number. Or you can search a
particular point using the time code (TIME Use the remote for the operation.
SEARCH).
1 In step 2, select “TIME”.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
1 Press DVD DISPLAY while pressing title) is selected.
SHIFT.
The Control Menu appears. 2 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “--:--:--”.
search method. 3 Input the time code using the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
(TITLE), (CHAPTER), 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
or (TIME) beginning, just enter “2:10:20”.
Select TIME for TIME SEARCH.
To cancel
x When playing a Super Audio CD Press RETURN O.
(TRACK), (INDEX), or
To turn off the Control Menu
(TIME)
x When playing a VIDEO CD (PBC SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
OFF)
Notes
(TRACK), (INDEX), or • The displayed number of titles, chapters, or tracks is
(TIME) the same as that recorded on the disc.
• When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,
x When playing a CD index number does not appear.
(TRACK) or (TIME) • Time search and Index search cannot be used during
PBC playback of Video CDs.
x When playing an MP3
• When the chapter number does not appear, you
(TRACK), (ALBUM), cannot search the disc by chapter.
or (TIME) • The number in parentheses does not appear when it
is 100 or more.
3 Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “-- (**)”.
The number in parentheses indicates the
total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or
indexes.
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Changing the angles Displaying the subtitles
(DVD only) (DVD only)
When playing a DVD on which various angles With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are
(multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the recorded, you can change the subtitle language
“ANGLE” indicator lights in green. This means while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or
that you can change the viewing angle. For off whenever you want. For example, you can

example, while playing a scene of a train in select the language you want to master and turn
motion, you can display the view from either the the subtitles on for better understanding.
front of the train, the left window of the train or Use the remote for the operation.
from the right window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
(SUBTITLE), then press
The Control Menu appears. ENTER.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select The options for “SUBTITLE” appear.
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears. The number in
language you want, then press ENTER.
parentheses indicates the total number of
The subtitles are displayed in the selected
angles.
language.
3 Press b or ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
The angle number changes to “–”.
Select “OFF” in step 3.
4 Select the angle you want using the
numeric buttons or V/v, then press To turn off the Control Menu
ENTER. Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing
The angle is changed to the selected angle. SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
To turn off the Control Menu Tip
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly while pressing You can select the subtitle by pressing SUBTITLE.
Each time you press the button, the language changes.
Notes
Tip
• When 4 digits are displayed in step 3, they indicate
You can select the angle by pressing ANGLE. Each
the language code. Refer to “Language code list”
time you press the button, the angle changes.
(page 73) to see the language the code represents.
Note • Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the recorded on the DVD.
DVD.
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Using various additional functions 4 Press V or v repeatedly to select “ON
t”, then press ENTER.
Locking discs x If you have not entered a password
— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ The display for registering a new password
PARENTAL CONTROL appears.
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
for the disc.
Enter a new 4-digit password,
• Custom Parental Control
then press ENTER .
You can set the playback restrictions so that
the system will not play inappropriate discs.
You can set the same Custom Parental
Control password for up to 25 discs. When
you set the 26th disc, the playback restriction Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
for the first disc is canceled. buttons, then press ENTER.
• Parental Control The display for confirming the password
You can limit the playback of some DVDs appears.
according to a predetermined level such as the x When you have already registered a
age of the users. The limited scene is not password
played, or replaced by a different scene. The display for entering the password
The same password is used for both Custom appears.
Parental Control and Parental Control.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom Parental Control Enter password, then press ENTER .
1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

If the disc is playing, press x to stop
playback.
2 When the playback is stopped, press 5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT. using the numeric buttons, then press
The Control Menu appears. ENTER.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “Custom parental control is set.” appears

and the screen returns to the Control Menu
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”,
then press ENTER. Display.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is If you make a mistake entering your
selected. password
Press B before you press ENTER and input
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DVD
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If you make a mistake
Press RETURN O, then start from step 3 again.
ON
PASSWORD
Press RETURN O, then press DVD DISPLAY
Select: Enter: ENTER
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT until the
Control Menu is turned off.
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To turn off the Custom Parental
Control function
Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control)
1 In step 4, select “OFF t”, then press
ENTER. (DVD only)
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the 1 When the playback is stopped, press
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. DVD SETUP while pressing SHIFT.
The Setup Display appears.
To change the password
2

Press V or v repeatedly to select
1 In step 4, select “PASSWORD t”, then “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.
press ENTER.
The display for entering the password The “CUSTOM SETUP” display appears.
appears.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. TRACK SELECTION OFF
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using
the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
“PARENTAL CONTROL t”, then
Playing the disc for which press ENTER.
Custom Parental Control is x If you have not entered a password
set The display for registering a new password
1 Insert the disc for which Custom appears.
Parental Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”
COSTOM SETUP
display appears. PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the then press ENTER .
The system is ready for playback.
Notes
• When Custom Parental Control is set for a Super Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
Audio CD, the display for entering the password buttons, then press ENTER.
appears each time the layer is switched. The display for confirming the password
• When Custom Parental Control is set for a hybrid appears.
Super Audio CD, the setting is valid only for the
current layer. x When you have already registered a
password
Tip
If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number
The display for entering the password
“199703” using the numeric buttons when the appears.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asks
you for your password, then press ENTER. The display
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER .
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4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 8 Press V or v repeatedly to select the
using the numeric buttons, then press level you want, then press ENTER.
ENTER. The Parental Control setting is completed.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password
appears. COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: 4: PG13
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD
COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD
The lower the value, the more strict the
limitation.
If you make a mistake

Press RETURN O to go back to the previous
“STANDARD”, then press ENTER.
screen.
The options for “STANDARD” appears.
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly while pressing
COSTOM SETUP SHIFT until the Control Menu is turned off.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS
To turn off the Parental Control
function and play the DVD after
entering your password
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
6 Press V or v repeatedly to select a
To change the password
geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press ENTER. 1 In step 5, press v to select “CHANGE
The area is selected. PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER.
When you select “OTHERS t”, select and The display for entering the password
enter the standard code in the table on page appears.
39 using the numeric buttons. 2 Follow step 3 to enter a new password.
7 Press ENTER.
The options for “LEVEL” appears.
COSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: 8:
CHANGE PASSWORD 7: NC17
6: R
5:
4: PG13
3: PG
2:
1: G
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Area code
Playing the disc for which
Standard Code Standard Code
Parental Control is set number number
1 Insert the disc and press hH. Argentina 2044 Korea 2304
The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363
appears. Austria 2046 Mexico 2362
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the

Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376
Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390

The playback starts. Canada 2079 Norway 2379
Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427
Tip
If you forgot your password, remove the disc and China 2092 Philippines 2424
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback by children Denmark 2115 Portugal 2436
(Parental Control)” (page 37). When you are asked to Finland 2165 Russia 2489
enter your password, enter “199703” using the numeric
France 2174 Singapore 2501
buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you
to enter a new 4-digit password. After you enter a new Germany 2109 Spain 2149
4-digit password, replace the disc in the system and Hong Kong 2219 Sweden 2499
press hH. When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” India 2248 Switzerland 2086
display appears, enter your new password.
Indonesia 2238 Taiwan 2543
Notes Italy 2254 Thailand 2528
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Parental
Japan 2276 United Kingdom 2184
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
system.
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change
the parental control level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change the level.
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3 Press TUNER MEMORY while pressing
SHIFT on the remote.
Tuner A preset number appears in the display. The
stations are stored from preset number 1.
Presetting radio stations
TUNED
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number. Preset number
There are two ways to store the station presets.
To Method
The station is stored.
Automatically tune in Automatic Tuning Preset
all of the stations that 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to preset
can be received in your other stations.
area and then store
them manually
Setting presets through
Manually tune in and Manual Tuning Preset
store the radio manual tuning
frequency of your
favorite stations
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press m or M repeatedly to tune in
Setting presets through the desired station.
automatic tuning 3 Press TUNER MEMORY while pressing
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to SHIFT on the remote.
select FM or AM. A preset number appears in the display. The
2 Press and hold m or M until the
stations are stored from preset number 1.
frequency indication starts to change,
then release. TUNED
The frequency changes as the system scans

for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time, Preset number
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for stereo
program only) appear. 4 Press ENTER on the remote.
The station is stored.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to preset
Set the frequency of the desired radio other stations.
station as described in steps 2 through 4 of
“Setting presets through manual tuning”.
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Other operations Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
To Do this
Saving Mode.
Tune in a station Follow the procedure described in
with a weak “Setting presets through manual Tips
signal tuning”. • Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
To set another Start over from step 1. After step
station to an 3, press . or > repeatedly to • The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
existing preset select the preset number where you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
number you want to store a new station, occurs.
then proceed to step 4. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect an external antenna.
Tuner
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD/DVD
player power off by DVD power manage
function. DVD power is factory set to on.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press DVD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press ?/1 while holding x.
“DVD POWER OFF” appears.
To set the DVD power on

Repeat the procedure above and “DVD POWER
ON” appears.
Note
When “DVD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access
time is increased.
To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for Saudi Arabian model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or
10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the
system. While holding down M and ?/1, turn the
system back on. When you change the interval, all the
AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure. Use buttons on the unit for
the operation.
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Tips
Listening to the radio • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
antennas.
You can listen to a radio station either by • When an FM stereo programme has static noise,
press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote repeatedly
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
until “MONO” appears. There will be no stereo
in the station. effect, but the reception will improve.
• Press and hold m or M in step 2 above. The
Listening to a preset station frequency indication changes and scanning stops
when the system tunes in a station (Automatic
— Preset Tuning Tuning).
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first

(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 40).
select FM or AM.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
the desired preset station.
To select the desired preset

number using the numeric
buttons on the remote
Press numeric buttons instead of performing
step 2.
To enter preset number 10 or higher, press >10
and the corresponding numeric buttons. To enter
0, press 10/0.
Example:
To enter preset number 20, press >10, then 2 and 10/0.
Listening to non-preset radio

station
— Manual Tuning

select FM or AM.
2 Press m or M repeatedly to tune in
the desired station.
Note
When switching to DVD function from tuner, a longer
time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set
“DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage function
(page 41).
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Other operations
To Do this
Tape
Stop playback Press x.
Loading a tape Pause playback Press X. Press again to resume
playback.
1 Press A Z or Z B. Fast-forward Press M while playing the front
side or press m while playing
2 Insert a tape in deck A or B. the reverse side.
Insert with the Rewind Press m while playing the front
side you want side or press M while playing
to play/record
facing forward.
the reverse side.
Tips
Tape
• You can use the digipad for tape operations.
Note • Pressing TAPE A/B while the power is off
When the cassette deck is open, the disc tray automatically turns the power on.
does not slide out. Searching for the beginning of a
track (AMS*)
Playing a tape During playback, press . or > repeatedly
for the number of songs you want to skip
You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. forward (or backward).
The search direction, + (forward) or – (back),
1 Load a tape. and number of songs being skipped (1–9) appear
2 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select in the display.
deck A or B.
Example: searching forward 2 songs
3 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the A B
remote repeatedly to select g to play

one side, j to play both sides, or
RELAY* (Relay Play) to play both decks
* Automatic Music Sensor
in succession.
Note
4 Press hH.
The AMS function may not operate correctly under the
The tape starts playing. following circumstance:
Press hH again to play the reverse side. – When the unrecorded space between songs is less
When you select j or RELAY, the deck than 4 seconds long.
stops automatically after repeating the
sequence 5 times.
A B
* Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence:

Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t
Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) t
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Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a disc, tape (or connected components) or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes.
Recording from a VIDEO

Recording from a tape
Step CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3 Recording Manually
(High-Speed Dubbing)
file (CD Synchro Recording)
1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
2 Press DVD. Press TAPE A/B repeatedly

to select deck A.
Press a function button
for the recording source.
3 Insert the disc you want to

record.
Insert the tape you want to
record into deck A.
Load the disc/tape (or
other audio source), or
tune in the station you
want to record.
4 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB. Press REC PAUSE/

START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
“ ” flashes.
5 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select g to record on

one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
6 Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts.
7 Start playing the

recording source.
Other operations • (CD Synchro Recording only)

When you want to record an album from an MP3
To Press
disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on
Stop recording x. the remote repeatedly to select ALBM, then press
Pause recording* REC PAUSE/START. ALBUM + or – while pressing SHIFT on the remote
to select the desired album before proceeding.
* Only when recording manually.
Notes
Tips
• You cannot open the disc tray and the cassette deck
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
at the same time.
TAPE A/B to select deck B and press hH
repeatedly to start playback of the reverse side after • You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
step 1. Press x where you want to start recording. • You cannot use the digipad during recording.
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from • If you start recording with 2.1CH/MULTI set to
the front side. If you start from the reverse side, MULTI mode, the setting automatically changes to
recording stops at the end of the reverse side. 2.1CH mode in step 4.
• (High-Speed Dubbing only) Note on recording from Super Audio CDs
If you set direction to j when the tapes have Recording the HD layer of a Super Audio CD is not
different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses possible on this system. However, the CD layer can be
independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in recorded the same as a normal CD.
both decks reverse together.
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Recording a VIDEO CD/CD/ 5 Select the album, or track you want to
Super Audio CD/MP3 by program.
specifying track order x When programming a VIDEO CD or
CD
— Program Edit
For example, select track “6”.
When programming, make sure the playing Press V/v or the numeric buttons on the
times for each side do not exceed the length of remote to select “6”, then press ENTER on
one side of the tape. the remote.
1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B, Selected track

then press DVD when playback is
stopped. Program
1 DISC 1 (CD) – TRACK 6
2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the

2
3
Tape
4
remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” 5
6
appears in the on-screen display. 7
8
The Program Display appears on the screen. 9
10
Program
1
2 x When programming MP3
3
4 For example, select track “3” of album “2”.
5
6 Press V/v or the numeric buttons on the
7
8 remote to select “2”, then press b on the
9
10 remote.
Program
3 Press b on the remote, then press V or

1
2
3
Disc Album
DISC 1Track
ALL
DISC
(CD)
ALBUMS
2ALL
(– –TRACKS
– – –)
v on the remote repeatedly to select 4 ROOT
DISC 3 (MP3)
1. Classic
5
the disc. 6
2. Jazz
3. Pops
7
The cursor moves to the disc (in this case, 8
9
“DISC1(CD)”). 10
Program
1 Disc Next, press V/v or the numeric buttons on
2 DISC1(CD)
3 DISC2(CD) the remote to select “3”, then press ENTER
4 DISC3(CD)
5 DISC4(CD) on the remote.
6 DISC5(CD)
7
8 Selected album and track
9
10
Program
1 DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3
2
4 Press b on the remote. 3
4
5
The cursor moves to the album or track (in 6
this case, “ALL TRACKS”). 7
8
9
10
Program
1 Disc
2 DISC1(CD)
Track
3 DISC2(CD)
ALL TRACKS
4 DISC3(CD)
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
1 TRACK1 steps 3 to 5.
5 DISC4(CD)
2 TRACK2
6 DISC5(CD)
3 TRACK3
7 4 TRACK4 Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
8 5 TRACK5
9 6 TRACK6 disc.
10 7 TRACK7
8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
continued
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7 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
“ ” flashes, and “SYNC” appears in the Timer-recording radio
display.
programs
remote repeatedly to select g to To timer-record, you must set the clock (see
record on one side. Select j (or “Setting the clock” on page 15) and preset the
RELAY) to record on both sides.
radio stations (see “Presetting radio stations” on
9 Press REC PAUSE/START. page 40) beforehand.
Recording starts. Use the remote for the operation.
To cancel Program Edit in stop 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 42).
mode
Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
remote repeatedly until “PGM” disappears from “DAILY SET?” appears.
the display. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“REC SET?”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
minutes, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
step 4.
The start time appears, followed by the stop
time, the preset radio station to be recorded
(e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original
display appears.
6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Make sure the tape is in forward direction.
7 Turn off the system.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.
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Other operations
To Do this
Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT while pressing
SHIFT and press . or >
repeatedly to select “REC
SELECT?”, then press
ENTER.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the Press CLOCK/TIMER
Timer-recording SELECT while pressing
SHIFT and press . or >
repeatedly to select “TIMER
OFF?”, then press ENTER.
Tape
Notes
• If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer-
recording does not work.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recording
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
• You cannot activate the Daily timer and the Timer-
recording simultaneously.
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DSP Options
MODE
Sound Adjustment MUSIC LIVE HOUSE
MODE HALL
Note
S.ENHANCE (SOUND ENHANCE)
When you select or play a Super Audio CD; RADIO SOUND
– The sound effects are automatically turned off
MOVIE C.STUDIO EX A
(except for the equalization).
MODE (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS*
– The sound effect or the personal file cannot be C.STUDIO EX B
selected. You cannot store the personal file. (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS*
C.STUDIO EX C
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS*
Adjusting the sound NORMAL SURR (NORMAL
SURROUND)
On the remote, press GROOVE repeatedly GAME ARCADE
while pressing SHIFT. MODE RACING
Each time you press the button, the display ADVENTURE
BATTLE
changes cyclically as follows:
GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t TOOL PAN**
GROOVE OFF MODE FLANGER
KEY CONTROL
GROOVE: The volume switches to power EXCITER
mode and the equalizer curve changes to suit the COMPRESSOR
music source. REVERB
EARLY RFLC. (EARLY REFLECTION)
V-GROOVE: The volume switches to power
mode and the equalizer curve changes to suit the * Sound effects with virtual speakers.
movie source. ** Virtual effects with “2.1CH”, or “AUTO” with
Note “2.1CH” only.
The sound effect (see “Selecting the sound effect”) is
canceled when “GROOVE OFF” is selected.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
The sound effects with DCS marks use DCS
Selecting the sound effect technology.
In the collaboration with Sony Pictures
Press one of the DSP buttons (MUSIC Entertainment, Sony measured the sound
MODE, MOVIE MODE, GAME MODE, or environment of their studios and integrated the
TOOL MODE) on the remote repeatedly to data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP
select the sound effect you want. (Digital Signal Processor) technology to
The sound effect name appears in the display. develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital
See “Sound effect options” below. Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an
ideal movie theater sound environment based on
To cancel the preference of movie director.
On the remote, press EFFECT repeatedly while
pressing SHIFT to select “EFFECT OFF”. All
the parameters become flat.
Sound effect options

You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the sound effect according to the
program you want to listen to.
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Enjoying movies with Cinema
Studio EX Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the
movie software encoded with multi channel
or Dolby Pro Logic
format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This This system can reproduce 2 channel sound in
mode reproduces the sound characteristics of multi channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios. Dolby Pro Logic. You can also use this function
x C.STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) for DVD when Dolby Surround is selected in the
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the audio setting screen.
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Use the remote for the operation.
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a 1 Press 2.1CH/MULTI repeatedly while
standard mode, great for watching most any type pressing SHIFT to select “MULTI”.
of movie.
2 Press MOVIE MODE repeatedly to
x C.STUDIO EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) select “NORMAL SURR”.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the “PRO LOGIC” appears in the display.
Sound Adjustment
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak
Theater” cinema production studio. This mode Listening to audio without using
is ideal for watching science-fiction or action Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro
movies with lots of sound effects. Logic
x C.STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) With “NORMAL SURR” selected, press
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the 2.1CH/MULTI repeatedly while pressing
Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This SHIFT to select “2.1CH”.
mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic Using the menu to select Dolby
films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic
About Cinema Studio EX 1 Set 2.1CH/MULTI to “MULTI”, then select
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following “EFFECT OFF” or “NORMAL SURR”.
three elements. 2 Press AMP MENU.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “DOLBY
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding PL MENU”.
the listener from a single pair of actual rear
speakers. 4 Press ENTER.
• Screen Depth Matching 5 Press B or b repeatedly to select the mode.
In a movie theater, sound seems to come from 6 Press ENTER.
inside the image reflected on the movie The selected mode appears in the display.
screen. This element creates the same
sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the
screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a
movie theater.
Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which
operates these elements simultaneously.
Note
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause
increased noise in the playback signal.
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2 channel decoding modes
Pro Logic II only works with 2.1CH (digital) Adjusting the sound
and 2CH sources. All other sources receive Pro
Logic decoding.
effects
• PRO LOGIC
Before operation, first select the sound effect
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source
you want for your basic sound.
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1
channels. 1 On the remote, press DSP EDIT
• PL II MOVIE repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.
Performs Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. Each time you press the button, the display
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in changes cyclically as follows:
Dolby Surround. In Addition, this mode can DSP EDIT* (to adjust DSP) t EQ EDIT
reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when (to adjust equalizer)
watching videos of overdubbed or old * This menu does not appear depending on the
movies. audio effect.
• PL II MUSIC 2 Use the digipad to adjust the
Performs the Pro Logic II music mode parameters.
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal The parameter is adjusted according to the
stereo sources such as CDs. curve your finger slides on the digipad.
Adjustable parameters are described on
page 51. After the curve your finger slides
is displayed for a while, then the curve
automatically adjusted by the unit is
displayed. For DSP EDIT, the adjustable
parameters vary depending on the preset
effect.
To cancel
On the remote, press EFFECT repeatedly while
pressing SHIFT to select “EFFECT OFF”. The
adjustment for the selected parameter is
canceled.
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Adjustable parameters
Menu Right/Left (X) Up/Down (Y) Creating a personal sound
DSP EDIT (See the chart below)
effect file
EQ EDIT Frequency Level
— Personal file
Adjustable DSP parameters
You can store the adjusted sound effects in the
Sound effect
options
Right/Left (X) Up/Down (Y) system’s memory. You can create up to 5 sound
effect files.
LIVE HOUSE Time Wall type
HALL Time Wall type 1 Obtain the sound effect you want to
S.ENHANCE Time Level store to P FILE.
RADIO SOUND Time Level
C.ST.EX A Level —
2 Press and hold P FILE on the remote
while pressing SHIFT on the remote.
C.ST.EX B Level —
C.ST.EX C Level — The personal file number appears in the
NORMAL SURR — — display.
Sound Adjustment
ARCADE Time Level 3 Slide your finger on the digipad to
RACING Shape — select the file number where you want
ADVENTURE Frequency Level to store the effect.
BATTLE Time Wall type
PAN Position Position 4 Press ENTER on the remote.
FLANGER Frequency Level To call up a personal file
KEY CONTROL Key Time
EXCITER Frequency Level On the remote, press P FILE repeatedly while
COMPRESSOR Time Level pressing SHIFT to select the file.
REVERB Time Wall type
Tip
EARLY RFLC. Shape —
You can use the cursor buttons (V/v/B/b) on the
Wall type: This parameter lets you control the level of remote instead of the digipad.
the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
Note
listening environment by simulating a softer or harder
When using personal files, the adjustable DSP EDIT
wall.
parameters depend on the original sound effect.
Position: This parameter lets you control the position
where the sound comes from.
Tips
• You can use the cursor buttons (V/v/B/b) on the
remote instead of the digipad.
• You can store the adjusted effect in a personal file
(see “Creating a personal sound effect file” on
page 51).
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Press DISPLAY during playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
Display changes cyclically as follows:
Turning off the display x When playing a DVD

Current title number and the playing time t
— Power Saving Mode Current title number and the remaining time t
Current chapter number and the playing time t
The demonstration display (display window and
Current chapter number and the remaining time
buttons lighting and flashing even when the
t Title text*3 t Clock display (for 8 seconds)
system power is off) and the clock display can
t Effect status
be turned off to minimize the amount of power
consumed during standby (Power Saving x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Mode). Audio CD
Current track number and the playing time*1 t
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off until the demonstration
Current track number and the remaining time*1
display or the clock display disappears. t Playing time of the current disc*2 t
Remaining time on the current disc*2 t Track
To cancel Power Saving Mode title*3 t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t
Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each Effect Status
time you press the button, the display switches x When playing an MP3
cyclically as follows: Current track number and the playing time t
Demonstration display t Clock display* t Current track number and the remaining time t
No display (Power Saving Mode) Track title*3 (and ID3 tag when the file contains
the ID3 tag data) t Album title*3 t Clock
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status
Tip
*1
The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode. When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
only the playing time of the scene is displayed.
Note *2 These are not displayed during Shuffle Play or
During Power Saving Mode, the following functions Program Play.
do not work: This information is skipped when playing a VIDEO
– Setting the time. CD with PBC functions.
– Changing the AM tuning interval. *3 Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed.
– Pressing a function button to turn the power on. In addition, nothing is displayed for discs without
– Switching the function of VIDEO/SAT. DVD/CD text and file/album name.
Checking the total playing

Using the display time/titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/
Super Audio CD)
Checking the remaining time/
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/
Super Audio CD/MP3 file) changes cyclically as follows:
When a DVD/CD/Super Audio CD TEXT disc Total number of tracks and the total playing
is loaded, you can check the information stored time*4 t Disc title t Clock display (for 8
on the disc, such as the titles. When the unit seconds) t Effect Status
detects DVD/CD/Super Audio CD TEXT discs, *4
the “TEXT” indication appears in the display. The number of titles is displayed when playing a
DVD.
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To adjust the decoding format
mode
Other Features
This operation lets you specify the decode type
To adjust the brightness of for the signal input to the digital audio jacks and
DVD function.
the display Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press V or v repeatedly to select “DECODE
1 Press AMP MENU. FORMAT”.
2 Press ENTER. 3 Press ENTER.
3 Press V or v repeatedly to select 4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the decode
“DIMMER”. format mode.
4 Press B or b repeatedly to select the 5 Press ENTER.
setting you want. • “AUTO MODE” switches between DTS, Dolby
DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2 y Digital, or PCM decoding automatically.
DIMMER 3 • “PCM MODE” decodes all the input signals as
PCM signals. If Dolby Digital or DTS (etc.)
5 Press ENTER.
Display/Other Features
signals are input, no sound will be heard. Set to
“PCM MODE” if, when set to “AUTO MODE”,
sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD etc.) is
To listen to multi channel interrupted when playback starts.
sound
On the remote, press 2.1CH/MULTI
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT.
changes as follows:
2.1CH t MULTI t AUTO
2.1CH: The sound is output in 2-channel stereo
and the sub woofer.
MULTI: The sound is output in multi channel.
AUTO: Automatically switches between 2.1CH
and MULTI according to the type of disc being
played.
2.1CH: for CD, dts-CD, Super Audio CD, MP3
MULTI: for DVD, VCD
Notes
• When using headphones, this setting is fixed to
“2.1CH”.
• When you select “AUTO” in DIGITAL function, the
sound is output in 2.1 channel.
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Notes
Using the SONY TV DIRECT • This function is only for SONY TV series, however,
some TV products may also not work.
function • If this function does not work, change the transmit
time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV.
• If distance between the TV and this system is too far,
SONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your
this function may not work. Install the system near
SONY TV and this system, change the system the TV.
mode to “DVD”, and then switch the TV’s input • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV
source you set with one button push. and this system.
1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while
entering the code for the TV’s input
source connected to this system (see
the table below) using the numeric
buttons.
TV’s input source is selected.
By pressing Number TV’s input source
TV/VIDEO 0 No input source
(Default)
1 VIDEO1
2 VIDEO2
3 VIDEO3
4 VIDEO4
5 VIDEO5
6 VIDEO6
7 COMPONENT 1
INPUT
8 COMPONENT 2
INPUT
2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering

the code for transmit time (see the
table below) using the numeric
buttons.
The transmit time from the remote is
selected.
By pressing Number TV’s input source
TV CH + 1 0.5
2 1
3 1.5 (Default)
4 2
5 2.5
6 3
7 3.5
8 4
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Notes
Singing along: Karaoke • With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when
you select “KARAOKE PON”.
You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape • If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is
canceled.
by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to
• During “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R” or “MPX L”,
connect an optional microphone.
EFFECT button does not work.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down • During “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R” or “MPX L”,
the microphone volume. DSP effect switches to “KEY CONTROL”. When
the karaoke effect is canceled, the DSP effect before
2 Connect an optional microphone to entering the karaoke effect is applied again.
MIC jack.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
3 On the remote, press KARAOKE PON the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT. monaural.
Each time you press the button, the display • The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
– only a few instruments are playing.
changes cyclically as follows:
– a duet is being played.
KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L – the source has strong echoes or chorus.
t Effect status* – the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
* KARAOKE PON is cancelled. – the voice on the source is singing in high soprano
To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal or tenor.
level of a CD or a tape, select “KARAOKE • When you select or play a Super Audio CD, the
PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD, karaoke mode is automatically canceled. You cannot
Other Features
select “MPX R” or “MPX L”. select the karaoke mode while selecting or playing a
Super Audio CD.
4 Start playing the music and adjust the
volume.
5 Adjust the microphone volume by
Mixing and recording sound
turning MIC LEVEL. 1 Do the procedure for “Singing along:
Karaoke” (steps 1 through 5). Then,
To adjust the echo level
load a recordable tape in deck B.
Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo level.
2 Press the function button of the source
After you have finished you want to record (e.g. DVD).
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the When you want to record from TAPE A,
microphone from MIC jack, then press press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A
KARAOKE PON on the remote repeatedly is selected.
while pressing SHIFT on the remote until “m”
disappears.
Deck B stands by for recording.
remote repeatedly to select g to
record on one side. Select j (or
RELAY) to record on both sides.
Recording starts.
6 Press hH to start playing the source
to be recorded.
Start singing along the music.
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To stop recording
Press x. Falling asleep to music
Tips — Sleep Timer
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the You can set the system to turn off at a preset
direction of the microphone. time, so you can fall asleep to music.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the Press SLEEP on the remote.
DVD function and not playing a disc. Each time you press the button, the minute
• When high level sound signals are input, the unit display (the turn-off time) changes as follows:
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t …t 10 t OFF
distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level
Control Function). * The power turns off when the current disc or tape
finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).
Other operations
About indicators To Press
Check the remaining SLEEP on the remote once.
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator:
time**
Lights up except when the 2 channel source is
being played back in DVD or DIGITAL Change the time to SLEEP on the remote
turn off repeatedly to select the time
function.
you want.
PRO LOGIC indicator (in the display): Lights Cancel the Sleep SLEEP on the remote
up when the unit applies Dolby Pro Logic Timer repeatedly until “SLEEP
processing to 2 channel signals in order to output OFF” appears.
the center and rear channel signals.
; Digital indicator (in the display): Lights ** You cannot check the remaining time if you select
up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in “AUTO”.
the Dolby Digital format.
dts indicator (in the display): Lights up when
DTS signals are input.
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7 Press . or > repeatedly until the
Waking up to music music source you want appears.
The indications change as follows:
— Daily Timer
t TUNER y DVD PLAY T
You can wake up to music at a preset time every
t TAPE PLAY T
day. Make sure you have set the clock (see
“Setting the clock” on page 15). 8 Press ENTER.
Use the remote for the operation. The type of timer (“DAILY TIMER”),
1 Prepare the music source you want to followed by the start time, stop time and the
play. music source, appear, then the original
• DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/ display appears.
MP3: Load a disc. To start from a 9 Turn off the system.
specific track, make a program (see
“Creating your own program” on Other operations
page 21). To Do this
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER
to play facing forward. SELECT while pressing
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you SHIFT and press . or
want (see “Listening to the radio” on > repeatedly to select
“DAILY SELECT?”, then
page 42).
press ENTER.
2
Other Features
Adjust the volume. Change the setting Start over from step 1.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Cancel the Daily Press CLOCK/TIMER
“SET” appears. Timer SELECT while pressing
SHIFT and press . or
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select > repeatedly to select
“DAILY SET?”, then press ENTER. “TIMER OFF?”, then press
“ON” appears and the hour indication ENTER.
flashes.
Notes
5 Set the time to start playback. • If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer
Press . or > repeatedly to set the does not work.
hour, then press ENTER. • When you use the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer will
The minute indication flashes. not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it
off.
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
minutes, then press ENTER.
time.
The hour indication flashes again. • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the Timer-
6 Set the time to stop playback following recording simultaneously.
step 5.
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
MD deck MD deck / VCR / MD deck / VCR

satellite tuner
To the digital input From the analog To the analog input

jacks of an MD output jacks of an jacks of an MD deck /
deck MD deck / VCR / VCR
satellite tuner
To the
component To the video To the S video From the digital output
video input jack input jack of a input jack of a jacks of an MD deck /
of a TV TV TV DVD player
Optional TV MD deck / DVD player
A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT C S VIDEO OUT jack

jacks Use an S video cable (not supplied) to connect
Use video cables (not supplied) to connect an an optional component (such as a TV) to this
optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. jack. You can then output the video to the
If your TV accept progressive format file component from this unit, and enjoy higher
signals, you must use this connection and set quality video images.
“COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in
D OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack
“SCREEN SETUP” (page 27).
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied)
B VIDEO OUT jack to connect an MD deck or DVD player to this
Use a video cable (supplied) to connect an jack. You can then record or listen to digital
optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. audio from the MD deck or DVD player through
You can then output the video to the component this system.
from this unit, and enjoy the video images of
DVDs, etc.
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E OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack
Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) Listening to audio from a
to connect an MD deck to this jack. You can then
output the digital audio to the MD deck from this
connected component
system.
F VIDEO/SAT IN L/R jacks Listening to the digital audio

from the connected MD deck,
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an
MD deck, VCR or satellite tuner to these jacks. DVD player, satellite tuner,
You can then listen to analog audio from the MD etc.
deck, VCR or satellite tuner through this system. 1 Connect the digital optical cable.
G VIDEO OUT L/R jacks See “Hooking up optional components” on
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an page 58.
MD deck or VCR to these jacks. You can then 2 Press DIGITAL (or FUNCTION on the
output audio to the MD deck or VCR from this remote repeatedly until “DIGITAL”
system. appears).
Tip Start playing the connected component.
When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future
use.
Listening to the analog audio
from the connected VCR, MD
deck, satellite tuner, etc.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
Optional Components
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 58.
2 To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR:
Press VIDEO/SAT (or FUNCTION on the
remote repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears).
Start playing the connected component.
To listen to the sound of the
connected satellite tuner:
Hold down VIDEO/SAT and press ?/1
while the power is on. Release ?/1 first,
then release VIDEO/SAT. This switches
the function from VIDEO to SAT. Once
you switched to the SAT function, just press
VIDEO/SAT.
Start playing the connected component.
Note
If the sound is distorted or too loud when SAT function
is selected, or you want to switch back to VIDEO
function, repeat the operation described above to
switch to VIDEO function.
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Recording audio from a
connected component
1 Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 58.
2 Start recording manually.
See “Recording to a tape” on page 44.
Recording on a connected
component
1 Connect the audio cords for analog
recording, or connect the digital optical
cable for digital recording.
2 On the remote, press EFFECT
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT to
select “EFFECT OFF”.
3 On the remote, press 2.1CH/MULTI
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT to
select “2.1CH”.
4 Start recording.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with connected component.
Notes
• Digital signals are output from OPTICAL DIGITAL
OUT jack during DVD function only. Besides, the
sound output from the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT
jack is not affected by the sound adjustment. Digital
signals from Super Audio CDs are not output from
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (DHC-FLX7D only).
• This unit is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling
frequencies and Super Audio CD format.
• While recording, do not change the 2.1CH/MULTI
setting.
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There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move
Troubleshooting the unit away from the TV or VCR.
Problems and remedies The sound from the component connected to

the VIDEO/SAT jacks is distorted.
• Check the function setting of VIDEO/SAT (see
If you run into any problem using this unit, use
“Listening to audio from a connected component”
the following check list. on page 59).
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly The timer does not function.
and firmly. • Set the clock correctly.
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest “DAILY” or “REC” does not appear when you
Sony dealer. press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote
repeatedly while pressing SHIFT on the
General remote.
• Set the timer correctly.
Even when the power is turned off, the display
and buttons light up and flash. • Set the clock.
• While the power is turned off, press DISPLAY The remote does not function.
repeatedly to enter clock mode or power saving • There is an obstacle between the remote and the
mode. unit.
“--.--” lights up in the display. • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
unit’s sensor.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again. • The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you There is acoustic feedback.
haven’t turned on the power. • Decrease the volume level.
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see • Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
Troubleshooting
step 5 on page 11).
The clock setting/timer is canceled. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure • Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30
occurs. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 15). If you minutes. If the color irregularity still persists,
have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
(page 57) and/or “Timer-recording radio “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
programs” (page 46). alternately.
The radio presetting is canceled. • A strong signal is input. Turn off the system, leave
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure the system turned off for a while, then turn on the
occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting system again. If “PROTECT” and “PUSH
radio stations” (page 40). POWER” still appear alternately, check the
speaker cords.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise. “DVD CLOSE!” appears.
• The headphones are connected. • You tried to open the cassette deck when the disc
tray is open. Press Z to close the disc tray first,
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord
then open the cassette deck.
into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the “TAPE CLOSE!” appears.
speaker connections. • You tried to open the disc tray when the cassette
• The protective device on the amplifier has been deck is open. Push the cassette deck to close first,
activated because of a short circuit. then open the disc tray.
(“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash
alternately.) Turn off the power, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
• There is no audio output during Timer-recording.
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Speakers Play does not start.
Sound comes from only one channel or • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
unbalanced left and right volume. loaded.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker • Wipe the disc clean (page 65).
placement. • Replace the disc.
• The source being played back is monaural. • Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray.
• Adjust the balance parameters (page 14). • Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
There is no sound from the center speaker. the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate hours until the moisture evaporates.
level.
• Press hH to start play.
• 2.1CH/MULTI is set to “2.1CH”. • The region code on the DVD does not match the
There is no sound from the rear speakers. system.
• Set the rear speakers level to the appropriate level. • Cancel the Custom Parental Control function.
• 2.1CH/MULTI is set to “2.1CH”. The sound skips.
• The software being played back has limited sound • Wipe the disc clean (page 65).
effects. Check the volume with the test tone. • Replace the disc.
Sound lacks bass. • Try moving the system to a place without
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
connected correctly. • Try moving the speakers away from the system, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
CD/MP3 Player Play does not start from the first track.
• The player is in Program Play or Shuffle Play
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
mode. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the
appears on the front panel display.
remote repeatedly until “1DISC” or “ALL
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony DISCS” appears.
service facility.
• Resume Play has been selected. When the
The disc tray does not close. playback is stopped, press x, then start DVD
• Place the disc correctly in the center of the tray. playback (page 22).
• Always close the tray by pressing Z. Trying to • The title, DVD, or PBC menu automatically
press the tray closed with your fingers may cause appears on the TV screen. Follow the instructions
problems with the player. on the TV screen.
The disc does not eject. The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or
Recording, then press Z to eject the disc. Joliet.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
Disc access takes a long time.
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
• Set “DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage
has the extension “.MP3”.
function (page 41).
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
Custom Parental Control is set but the display
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not
for entering the password does not appear.
correctly displayed.
• Set Custom Parental Control for the layer to be
• The player can only display numbers and
limited.
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as spaces.
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Picture There is no picture.
Playback starts automatically. • Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly until “DVD” appears).
• The DVD features an auto playback function.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with • Check that the system is connected securely.
the disc. • The video cable is damaged. Replace it with a new
one.
Playback stops automatically. • Make sure you connect the system to the video
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. input jack of your TV (page 10).
While playing such a disc, the playback stops at
• Make sure you turn on the TV.
the auto pause signal. Refer to the operating
• Make sure you select the video input on the TV so
instructions supplied with the disc.
that you can view the pictures from the system.
The system turned off during DVD playback. • When you play a VIDEO CD, make sure you set
• If approximately one hour passes with DVD the color system correctly, according to your TV
playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a (color) system (except for Latin American
DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the model).
system automatically turns off. • To force the system to switch to interlace when
You cannot perform some functions such as PROGRESSIVE is selected, make sure the
Stop, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, function is set to DVD, then hold down DVD and
Shuffle Play, or Program Play. press DISPLAY.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do The picture noise appears.
some of the operations described above. Refer to • Clean the disc.
the operating instructions supplied with the disc. • If video from this system has to go through your
Messages do not appear on the screen in the VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection
language you want. applied to some DVD programs could affect
• Select the language you want for the on-screen picture quality. If you still experience problems
display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP” after checking your connections, please try
in the Setup Display (page 26). connecting this system directly to your TV’s
S video-input, if your TV is equipped with this
The language for the sound track cannot be
Troubleshooting
input (page 58).
changed. • When you play a VIDEO CD, the color system is
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD different. Set the color system to match your TV
being played. (page 28) (except for Latin American model).
• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be
sound track. Refer to the operating instructions
changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in
supplied with the disc.
“SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display when
The subtitle language cannot be changed. you play a wide picture.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the • The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
DVD being played. • If you connect the system with the S-video cable,
• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. Refer connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may
to the operating instructions supplied with the not change the aspect ratio.
disc. • Depending on the TV, you may not change the
The subtitle cannot be turned off. aspect ratio.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played. The angle can be changed only when the
“ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel
display (page 35).
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the disc.
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Tape Deck If other troubles not described
The tape does not record.
above occur, reset the system as
• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see follows:
“To save a tape permanently” on page 66). Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
• The tape has reeled to the end.
1 Press x, DISPLAY and GROOVE at the
The tape does not record nor play, or there is same time.
a decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads”
2 Unplug the power cord.
on page 66). 3 Plug the power cord back in.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see 4 Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 66).
The system is reset to the factory settings except
The tape does not erase completely. for DVD settings. You should set the settings
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and
timer.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound To reset the DVD settings, select “RESET” in
drops out. step 2 of “Using the Setup Display” (page 25).
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see After you select “RESET” and press ENTER on
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 66). the remote, select “YES”, then press ENTER on
Noise increases, or the high frequencies are the remote to reset the settings (it takes a few
erased. seconds to complete). Do not press ?/1 when
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see resetting the system.
After pressing hH or Z, there is a
mechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in the
display, and the unit enters standby mode
automatically.
• The cassette tape is not inserted correctly.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external
antenna.
• Set “DVD POWER OFF” by DVD power manage
function (page 41).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote so that
“MONO” disappears.
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On operation
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
Additional Information location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD/DVD player.
Precautions Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly.
Remove the disc and leave the unit turned on for
On operating voltage about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Before operating the unit, check that the operating • When you move the unit, take out any discs.
voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of If you have any questions or problems concerning the
your local power supply. unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On safety Notes on discs

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall Wipe the disc from the center out.
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it is commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
not to be used for an extended period of time. To intended for vinyl LPs.
disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
plug. Never pull the cord itself. sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the parked in direct sunlight.
component, unplug the unit and have the component • Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
checked by qualified personnel before operating it This may cause a malfunction to the system.
any further. • When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
service shop. special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
On placement parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position. possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is: unit to malfunction. Be sure to check that the label
– extremely hot or cold side of the disc is not sticky before using.
– dusty or dirty The following types of disc should not be used:
– very humid – Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
Additional Information
– vibrating
– subject to direct sunlight. seal on the disc is tacky.
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on – Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, that feels tacky when touched.
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
surface may result. star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
On heat buildup
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this is Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
not a malfunction. Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
• Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
to prevent heat build-up in the unit. condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the
recording, cannot be played back.
cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises
considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch
the cabinet.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation
hole for the cooling fan.
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Music discs encoded with copyright Demagnetizing the tape heads
protection technologies Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
This product is designed to playback discs that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
protection technologies are marketed by some record cassette.
companies. Please be aware that among those discs,
In case color irregularity is observed
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
on nearby a TV screen
and may not be playable by this product.
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system,
Cleaning the cabinet the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However,
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent color irregularity may still be observed on the TV
solution. screen depending on the type of your TV set.
To save a tape permanently If color irregularity is observed…

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded Turn off the TV set, then turn it on after 15 to 30
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as minutes.
illustrated.
If color irregularity is observed
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
again…
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
Side A
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
Tab of side B Tab of side A video image or on-screen display image displayed
Break off the on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
cassette tab permanent damage to your television screen.
of side A Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
Before placing a cassette in the tape

deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.
For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning
cassette.
66GB
Messages Specifications
One of the following messages may appear or Amplifier section:
flash in the display during operation. DHC-FLX7D/FLX5D
The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V,
DVD 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only)
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,
No Disc 50/60 Hz (except for Saudi Arabian model)
There is no disc in the player.
MULTI mode
Push STOP! DIN power output at stereo mode (rated)
You pressed PLAY MODE/DIRECTION during 45 + 45 watts
play. (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Cannot Use Continuous RMS power output (reference)
You pressed an invalid button. Front speaker: 60 + 60 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
Step Full! THD)
You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps). Center speaker: 60 watts
THD)
TAPE Rear speaker: 60 + 60 watts
No Tab THD)
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been Sub woofer: 100 watts
removed from the cassette. (8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10%
No Tape THD)
There is no tape in the tape deck. 2.1CH mode
DIN power output at stereo mode (rated)
Not in Use 70 + 70 watts
You have tried to recording from a Super Audio CD (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
that does not have a CD layer. Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 120 + 120 watts
THD)
Sub woofer: 240 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10%
THD)
Inputs
VIDEO/SAT IN L/R (phono jacks):
voltage 250 mV/450mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (Square optical connector
jacks, rear panel) :
wavelength ——
MIC (phone jack) : sensitivity 1 mV,
impedance 10 kilohms
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Outputs Tuner section
VIDEO OUT L/R (phono jacks): FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
voltage 250 mV,
impedance 1 kilohms FM tuner section
VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
S VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
(50-kHz step)
C: 0.286Vp-p, 75 ohms
Antenna FM lead antenna
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:
Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
AM tuner section
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
accepts headphones of Tuning range
8 ohms or more Latin American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
FRONT L/R: Use only the supplied (with the tuning interval
speaker SS-FLX9 set at 10 kHz)
REAR L/R: Use only the supplied 531 – 1,710 kHz
speaker SS-RS9 (with the tuning interval
CENTER: Use only the supplied set at 9 kHz)
speaker SS-CT9 Saudi Arabian model: 531 – 1,602 kHz
S.WOOFER: Use only the supplied (with the tuning interval
speaker SS-WG9 set at 9 kHz)
Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Disc player section (with the tuning interval
set at 10 kHz)
Laser Semiconductor laser
531 – 1,602 kHz
(DVD and SA-CD:
(with the tuning interval
λ=650 nm,
set at 9 kHz)
CD: λ=780 nm)
Antenna AM loop antenna
Emission duration:
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
continuous
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz):
2 Hz – 22 kHz = (±1 dB)
Speaker
CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz =
(±1 dB) Front speaker SS-FLX9
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit,
Dynamic range More than 90 dB bass-reflex type,
Video color system format magnetically shielded type
NTSC, PAL Speaker units
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT (Square optical connector Woofer: 13 cm, cone type
jack, rear panel) Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
wavelength 660 nm Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 235 × 490 ×
Tape player section 420 mm
Mass Approx. 8.0 kg net per
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
speaker
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
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Rear speaker SS-RS9 Mass
Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, DHC-FLX7D Approx. 15.0 kg
bass-reflex type DHC-FLX5D Approx. 15.0 kg
Speaker units 8 cm, cone type, Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)
4 cm, cone type FM lead antenna (1)
Nominal impedance 8 ohms Remote commander (1)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 100 × 270 × Batteries (3)
150 mm Video cable (1)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg net per Speaker cord (6)
speaker Speaker support (2)
Center speaker SS-CT9 Screw 3 3.5 × 20 (2)
Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, Screw 3 3.5 × 14 (4)
bass-reflex type, Screw 3 3 × 10 (2)
magnetically shielded type Center and rear speaker
Speaker units 8 cm, cone type, pads (12)
5 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 16 ohms Design and specifications are subject to change
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 385 × 100 × without notice.
150 mm
Mass Approx. 1.7 kg net
Sub woofer SS-WG9
Speaker system Passive sub woofer,
magnetically shielded
Speaker units
Woofer: 18 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
420 mm
Mass Approx. 10.0 kg net
General
Power requirements
Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V, 220 V or
230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Thailand model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or
230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
DHC-FLX7D 425 watts
DHC-FLX5D 425 watts
420 mm
69GB
Dolby Pro Logic II
Glossary Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from two-channel sources. This
Album is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
Section of a music piece on a data CD surround decoder that extracts the spatial
containing MP3 audio tracks. properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Bit Rate
Value indicating the amount of video data • Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates shows and all programmes encoded in Dolby
that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield
higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of directionality that approaches the quality of
data. However, this does not always mean that discrete 5.1-channel sound.
you can get higher quality pictures. • Dolby Pro Logic II Music
Chapter The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of space.
several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a Dolby Surround Pro Logic
chapter number enabling you to locate the As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
chapter you want. Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four
Dolby Digital channels from two-channel sound. Compared
This sound format for movie theaters is more with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right
this format, the rear speakers output stereo panning more naturally and localizes sounds
sound with an expanded frequency range and a more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
subwoofer channel for deep bass is Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of
independently provided. This format is also rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear
called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is speakers output monaural sound.
counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only DTS
when a deep bass effect is needed). All six Digital audio compression technology that the
channels in this format are recorded separately Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
to realize superior channel separation. technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
Furthermore, since all the signals are processed The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete
digitally, less signal degradation occurs. subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides
the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality
digital audio. The good channel separation is
realized because the all channel data is recorded
discrete and processed in digital.
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DVD Playback Control (PBC)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
pictures even though its diameter is the same as to control playback. By using menu screens
a CD. recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
The data capacity of a single-layer and single- you can enjoy playing simple interactive
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times programs, programs with search functions, and
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a so on.
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. of playback depending on the disc type.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
the worldwide standards of digital compression (Ver. 1.1 discs)
technology. The picture data is compressed to
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also
as music.
uses the variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
status of the picture. (Ver. 2.0 discs)
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as Play interactive software using menu screens
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more real displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in
audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced addition to the video playback functions of Ver.
functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-
and Parental Control functions are provided resolution still pictures, if they are included on
with the DVD. the disc.
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) Progressive format
A number that divides a track into sections to Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD shows every other line of an image (field) to
or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may create one frame, the Progressive format shows
be recorded. the entire image at once as a single frame. This
Multi-angle function means that while the Interlace format can show
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the
camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs. Progressive format can show 60 frames in one
second. The overall picture quality increases and
Multilingual function still images, text, and horizontal lines appear
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a sharper. This player is compatible with the 525
picture are recorded on some DVDs. progressive format.
Parental Control Region Code
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the This system is used to protect copyrights. A
disc by the age of the users according to the region number is allocated on each DVD system
limitation level in each country/region. The or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is region code is shown on the system as well as on
activated, playback is completely prohibited, the disc packaging. The system can play the
violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other discs that match its region code. The system can
scenes and so on. also play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when
ALL
the region code is not shown on the DVD, the

region limit may still be activated.
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Scene Title
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 24), The longest sections of a picture or a music
the menu screens, moving pictures, and still piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture
pictures are divided into sections called piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a
“scenes”. Each scene is assigned a scene number music piece on an audio software. Each title is
enabling you to locate the scene you want. assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high quality audio disc Track
standard that records using the DSD (Direct Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD,
Stream Digital) format instead of the PCM VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD or MP3.
format used for current CDs, etc. The DSD
format has a sampling frequency 64 times that of Disc
current CDs, and uses 1-bit quantization to DVD Title
structure
ensure a sufficient dynamic range and more
faithfully reproduce the original sound over a Chapter
vastly wider playback range and audible range Disc
VIDEO CD/ Track
than current CDs. CD/Super
There are various types of Super Audio CD as Audio CD
structure Index
follows.
Disc
• Super Audio CD (single layer disc) Album
MP3
Discs with only a single HD (high density) structure
layer (high density signal layer for Super
Track
Audio CD)
• Super Audio CD (dual layer disc) VIDEO CD
Discs with two HD layers that allow long- A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
time playback. These discs have a two-layer The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
structure but only one side is read, so there is the worldwide standards of digital compression
no need to turn over the disc. technology. The picture data is compressed to
• Super Audio CD+CD (hybrid disc) about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
Two-layer discs with a HD layer and a CD 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
layer. These discs have a two-layer structure of moving pictures.
but only one side is read, so there is no need VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
to turn over the disc. In addition, the CD layer Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
contents can be played even by a normal CD compressed while the sounds we can hear are
player. not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times
• Two-channel + multi-channel Super Audio the audio information of conventional audio
CD discs CDs.
Super Audio CD discs with both a two- There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
channel area and a multi-channel area • Version 1.1: You can play only moving
recorded in the HD layer. pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution
still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
72GB
Language code list
For details, see pages 26, 32 and 35.
The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian
1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda
1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic 1495 Sanskrit
1039 Amharic 1254 Italian 1498 Sindhi
1044 Arabic 1257 Hebrew 1501 Sangho
1045 Assamese 1261 Japanese 1502 Serbo-Croatian
1051 Aymara 1269 Yiddish 1503 Singhalese
1052 Azerbaijani 1283 Javanese 1505 Slovak
1053 Bashkir 1287 Georgian 1506 Slovenian
1057 Byelorussian 1297 Kazakh 1507 Samoan
1059 Bulgarian 1298 Greenlandic 1508 Shona
1060 Bihari 1299 Cambodian 1509 Somali
1061 Bislama 1300 Kannada 1511 Albanian
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1301 Korean 1512 Serbian
1067 Tibetan 1305 Kashmiri 1513 Siswati
1070 Breton 1307 Kurdish 1514 Sesotho
1079 Catalan 1311 Kirghiz 1515 Sundanese
1093 Corsican 1313 Latin 1516 Swedish
1097 Czech 1326 Lingala 1517 Swahili
1103 Welsh 1327 Laothian 1521 Tamil
1105 Danish 1332 Lithuanian 1525 Telugu
1109 German 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1527 Tajik
1130 Bhutani 1345 Malagasy 1528 Thai
1142 Greek 1347 Maori 1529 Tigrinya
1144 English 1349 Macedonian 1531 Turkmen
1145 Esperanto 1350 Malayalam 1532 Tagalog
1149 Spanish 1352 Mongolian 1534 Setswana
1150 Estonian 1353 Moldavian 1535 Tonga
1151 Basque 1356 Marathi 1538 Turkish
1157 Persian 1357 Malay 1539 Tsonga
1165 Finnish 1358 Maltese 1540 Tatar
1166 Fiji 1363 Burmese 1543 Twi
1171 Faroese 1365 Nauru 1557 Ukrainian
1174 French 1369 Nepali 1564 Urdu
1181 Frisian 1376 Dutch 1572 Uzbek
1183 Irish 1379 Norwegian 1581 Vietnamese
1186 Scots Gaelic 1393 Occitan 1587 Volap k
1194 Galician 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1613 Wolof
1196 Guarani 1408 Oriya 1632 Xhosa
1203 Gujarati 1417 Punjabi 1665 Yoruba
1209 Hausa 1428 Polish 1684 Chinese
1217 Hindi 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1697 Zulu
1226 Croatian 1436 Portuguese
1703 Not specified
1229 Hungarian 1463 Quechua
1233 Armenian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance
1235 Interlingua 1482 Kirundi
1239 Interlingue 1483 Romanian
73GB
Control Menu Item List
Control Menu Items Function
DISC NAME Displays the disc name inserted into the system.
TITLE (DVD only) Selects the title (DVD) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.
SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC
Playback only)
TRACK (VIDEO CD only)
CHAPTER (DVD only) Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.
INDEX (VIDEO CD only)
ALBUM (MP3 only) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 Selects the track to be played.
only)
INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) Selects the index to be played.
TIME/TEXT Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Changes the audio setting.
Audio CD/CD only)
SUBTITLE (DVD only) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (DVD only) Changes the angle.
PLAY MODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode.
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only)
REPEAT Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Sets the disc to prohibit playback.
Tips
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the remote, the Control Menu display changes
cyclically as follows.
Control Menu display t Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items differ depending on the disc.
• The Control Menu icon indicator lights in green when you select any item except for “OFF” (“REPEAT” only).
The “ANGLE” indicator lights in green only when the angles can be changed.
74GB
Setup Display Item List
You can set the following items in the Setup Display.
The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP
OSD (Select the language you TV TYPE 16:9
want to use from the 4:3 LETTER
displayed language list.)
BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
DVD MENU (Select the language you SCREEN SAVER ON
want to use from the OFF
displayed language list.)
BACKGROUND JACKET
PICTURE
AUDIO (Select the language you GRAPHICS
want to use from the BLUE
displayed language list.) BLACK
COMPONENT OUT INTERLACE
SUBTITLE (Select the language you PROGRESSIVE
want to use from the
displayed language list.) SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE FRONT YES
CUSTOM SETUP
CENTER YES
VCD COLOR AUTO
SYSTEM* REAR BEHIND LOW
PAL
NTSC HIGH
SIDE LOW
PARENTAL LEVEL OFF
CONTROL 8. HIGH
SUBWOOFER YES
7. NC17
6. R DISTANCE FRONT 1.0m ~ 12m
5.
CENTER 0m ~ 12m
4. PG13
3. PG 0m ~ 12m
REAR
2.
1. G LEVEL CENTER –6 dB ~ +6 dB
STANDARD USA REAR –6 dB ~ +6 dB
OTHERS t SUBWOOFER –6 dB ~ +6 dB
CHANGE PASSWORD BALANCE FRONT 6 steps left or
right
TRACK OFF REAR 6 steps left or
SELECTION AUTO right
TEST OFF
TONE ON
RESET
– YES
* Except for Latin American model
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Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

A–L M–Z ?/1 (power) 1

List of Buttons and Reference Pages

A–E F–S T–V

DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions

Adjusting the equalizer curve in EQ EDIT operations (page 50)

Selecting parameters in DSP EDIT and other adjustments

Adjusting the position of the digipad

Hooking up the system

Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)

Rear speaker Rear speaker Sub woofer

Connect the To the

120V* 220V 230-

* Saudi Arabian Model 120 – 127 V

If the supplied adapter on the plug does not

fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug

(only for models equipped with an adapter).

The system turns on and the color system >

Before connecting the Center

When placing the speakers on top of the sub

Center speaker Notes

Screw (2)* Operating a Sony TV

Positioning the speakers Use the remote for the operation.

When the rear speakers are placed to the side

Range: 6 steps to the left and 6 steps to the right

x D.COMP. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

Loading a disc Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on

3 Place a disc with the label side up on DISC

the disc tray.

Track number Playing time

2 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

This system lets you play the disc with MP3

Track number Playing time

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

Other operations To play from the beginning of the

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

Using the DVD menu To go back to the menu

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

2 Press V or v repeatedly to select the

“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set

x OSD (on-screen Display)

* If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”,

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

To return to the default setting

• ON: The test tone is emitted from each

To adjust the volume of all the

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

x When playing a DVD

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

* “PCM”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is PROGRAM FORMAT

For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: PROGRAM FORMAT

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

You can set two kinds of playback restrictions

Custom Parental Control Enter password, then press ENTER .

1 Insert the disc you want to lock.

3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “Custom parental control is set.” appears

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3

3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the

If you make a mistake