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4-248-454-11(1)
Compact AV
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FC9
©2003 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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful expose the unit to rain or moisture. interference in a residential installation. This Caution – The use of optical instruments with this equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio product will increase eye hazard. frequ
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For the customers in Canada Welcome! CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE Thank you for purchasing Sony Compact AV BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY System. Before operating this system, please INSERT. read this manual thoroughly and retain it for ATTENTION future reference. POUR EVTER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND. Precautions Safety If anything falls into the cabinet, unpl
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On cleaning Precautions 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 On placement solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Place the system in a location with adequate If you have any questions or problems concerning your ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Viewing Disc Information .................... 40 Precautions..............................................4 Sound Adjustments About this Manual...................................7 This System Can Play the Following Changing the Sound.............................. 45 Discs .................................................7 Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 47 Terms for discs....................................
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Additional Information Troubleshooting ....................................75 Specifications........................................78 Glossary ................................................79 Index to Parts and Controls...................82 Language code list ................................87 DVD Setup Menu List ..........................88 Index .....................................................89 Quick reference for Remote Commander ......................Back cover US 6
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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) In this manual, the European model is used for (MP3 files) illustration and on-screen display (OSD) (JPEG files) purpose. The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Functions available for DVD The “DVD VIDEO” lo
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About Multi Session CD Disc DVD Title This system can play Multi Session CDs when structure an MP3 audio track is contained in the first Chapter session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks VIDEO Disc recorded in later sessions can also be played CD, Super Track back. Audio CD, or CD This system can play Multi Session CDs when structure Index a JPEG image file is contained in the first Disc session. Any subsequent JPEG image files MP3 Album recorded in later sessions can also be playe
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Progressive JPEG file Copyrights * A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard This product incorporates copyright protection Organization) technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this Do not load the following discs: copyright protection technology must be A DVD with a different region code (page 8, authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 81). home and other limited viewing uses o
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Notes about Discs Note on DVD 5-DISC changer On handling discs To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its Disc changer system edge. Do not touch the surface. Stocker Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. DISC 1 DISC 2 Disc DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the Playing unit temperature may rise considerably inside the car. The disc changer consists of a playing u
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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 titles or tracks Currently playing title number (Video CD/ recorded Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Disc number and Playback status title name name or disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, et
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 31) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 44) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 52) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 33, 36) REPEAT (page 36) 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 54) 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 R6 (size AA) 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 (1) on the system. FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. ×
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours 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 23. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to be connected. (–) (–)
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks Centre speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Centre speaker FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT SURR R SURR L SPEAKER LINE IN AUTO OFF POWER SAVE VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220 - 240V 110 - 120V Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Subwoof
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Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the b
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Getting Started 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. Note Be careful not to damage t
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AM Step 2: Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the To the AM loop antenna AM terminals FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SCAN SELECT MONITOR OUT SUB S VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO WOOFER AM AUDIO AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN SELECTABLE OUT RL RL SURR R SURR L INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL FM DIGITAL 75 IN SPEAKER COAXIAL R L VIDEO 2 Y PB/CB PR/CR A
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Getting Started Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM System antenna AM FM 75 COAXIAL US 19
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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting video components Connect the To the TV MONITOR OUT jack VCR VIDEO 1 jacks Digital satellite receiver VIDEO 2 jacks Notes When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is not ou
