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4-255-434-14(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9
©2004 Sony Corporation
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3 WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to To reduce the risk of fire or electric Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful shock, do not expose this apparatus to interference in a residential installation. This rain or moisture. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Caution – The use of optical instruments with this frequency energy an
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Precautions Precautions Safety If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and On power sources have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified The unit is not disconnected from the AC power service shop. source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains On placement outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not Place the system in a locat
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On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. On your TV’s color If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/ Precautions..............................................3 Index/Album/File ........................... 44 About This Manual .................................7 Viewing Disc Information.................... 46 This System Can Play the Following Sound Adjustments Discs .................................................7 Terms for Discs.......................................7 Changing the
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display.........................78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings ....................................80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers.......................81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System.......................................87 (SETUP) Additional Information Trou
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Format of Disc logo discs About This Manual Audio CD The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or CD-R/CD-RW similar names as those on the remote. (audio data) The instructions in this manual are for DAV- (MP3 files) FR1, DAV-FR8, and DAV-FR9. DAV-FR1 is (JPEG files) the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DA
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Disc Region code DVD Title Your system has a region code printed on the structure back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled Chapter VIDEO Disc with the same region code. CD, Super Track Audio CD, ALL DVDs labeled will also play on this system. or CD If you try to play any other DVD, the message structure Index Disc [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will MP3 appear on the TV screen. Depending on the Album structure DVD, no region code indication may be given Track even t
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video * Manufactured under license from Dolby mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW Laboratories. In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. on this player due to the recording quality or physical ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the Systems, Inc. recording device and authoring softwa
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Note on DVD 5-DISC changer Disc changer system Stocker DISC 1 DISC 2 Disc DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. Notes Do not insert or eject discs while playing. Noise may come from the disc changer when chang
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Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of Currently playing title number (VIDEO titles or tracks CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number) recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Disc number and title name Playback status name or disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 50) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 60) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 38, 41) REPEAT (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing. CONTROL (page 62) Tips Each time you press DVD DISP
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Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Getting Started the Remote Unpacking You can control the system using the supplied Check that you have the following items: remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by Speakers (5) matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When Subwoofer (1) using the remote, point it at the remote sensor AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) on the system. FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2)
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. (–) (–) (+)
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO S VIDEO YPB/CB PR/CR AUDIO IN (DVD ONLY) SPEAKER RL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SURROUND RL BACK AUDIO IN VIDEO SAT MONITOR SURR R SURR L W
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DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO S VIDEO YPB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) RL AUDIO IN SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SURROUND BACKRL AUDIO IN VIDEO SAT MONITOR SURR R SURR L WOOFER Bottom of the Bottom of the front speaker front speaker Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Subwoofer US 16
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Getting Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO S VIDEO YPB/CB PR/CR AUDIO IN (DVD ONLY) SPEAKER RL FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT SURROUND RL BACK AUDIO IN VIDEO SAT MONITOR SURR R SURR L WOOFER Bottom of the Bottom of the front speaker front speaker Surround Surround speaker (R) speaker (L) Subwoofer Bottom of the Bottom of the surround speaker surround speaker continued US 17
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Note on placing speakers Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speak
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Getting Started To connect the surround back speaker This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 81). VIDEO S VIDEO OPTICAL YPB/CB PR/CR AUDIO IN (DVD ONLY) DIGITAL IN SPEAKER RL AM FM 75 FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL SURROUND SAT RL BACK AUDIO IN VIDEO
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To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug. Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug. Notes Be careful not to damage the surface yo
