MHCGN 88 D

4-248-439-12 (1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GN88D
MHC-GN77D
© 2003 Sony Corporation 1GB
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This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro
WARNING Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder, and the
DTS** Digital Surround System.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
expose the unit to rain or moisture. Laboratories.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Laboratories.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. About this manual
This appliance is classified The instructions in this manual are for
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The label is models MHC-GN88D and MHC-GN77D. In
located on the rear exterior. this manual, the MHC-GN88D is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Don’t throw away the battery with The MHC-GN88D consists of the
general house waste, dispose of it following components:
correctly as chemical waste. – Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette
deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN88D
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GN88D
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. • Surround speakers SS-RS88D
registered mark. • Center speaker SS-CT88
As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined The MHC-GN77D consists of the
that this product meets the following components:
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for – Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette
energy efficiency. deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GN77D
– Speaker System
The following caution label is located inside the • Front speakers SS-GN88D
apparatus. • Surround speakers/
center speaker SS-RS77D
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Table of Contents DVD – Various functions
Changing the sound/subtitle/
How to use this manual ......................... 5 language ........................................ 26
Playable discs ........................................ 5 Adjusting the angle/image ................... 29
Restricting disc playback
List of Button Location and
–– CUSTOM PARENTAL
Reference Pages CONTROL/ PARENTAL
Main unit ............................................... 8 CONTROL .................................... 32
Remote Control ..................................... 9 Speaker settings
–– SPEAKER SETUP ................... 36
Getting Started List of items that can be displayed and
selected by disc type ...................... 39
Hooking up the system ........................ 10
System setup item list .......................... 40
Positioning the speakers ...................... 13
Setting the clock .................................. 14 Tuner
Selecting a language ............................ 14
Presetting radio stations ....................... 41
Listening to the radio
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG
–– Preset Tuning ........................... 42
–– Play –– Manual Tuning ......................... 42
Loading a disc ..................................... 15
Playing a disc Tape
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play ........ 15 Loading a tape ..................................... 43
Playing DVDs using the menu ............ 18 Playing a tape ...................................... 43
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Recording to a tape
functions (Version 2.0) –– CD Synchro Recording/
–– PBC Play .................................. 19 Recording Manually/
Playing JPEG Image Files ................... 19 Program Edit ................................. 44
Playing repeatedly Timer recording radio programs .......... 45
–– Repeat Play .............................. 20
Creating your own program Sound Adjustment
–– Program Play ............................ 22
Adjusting the sound ............................. 47
Searching for a title/chapter/track/index/
Selecting the preset effect .................... 47
album/file ...................................... 24
Selecting the sound field ..................... 48
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and
storing the personal file ................. 49
continued
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Table of Contents (continued)
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ........................ 62
Display Messages ............................................. 67
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode ................. 50 Additional Information
Changing the spectrum analyzer Precautions .......................................... 68
display ........................................... 50 Specifications ...................................... 70
Adjusting the brightness of the Glossary ............................................... 73
display ........................................... 50 Language code list ................... back page
Changing the power illuminator .......... 51
Viewing information about the disc
in the display ................................. 51
Viewing information about the disc
in the on-screen display ................. 53
Checking the date information
(JPEG image files only) ................ 54
Other Features
Enhancing the video game sound
— Game Sync ............................... 55
Mixing video game sound with other
sound source
— Game Mixing ........................... 55
Singing along: Karaoke ....................... 55
Mixing and recording sounds .............. 56
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 57
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 57
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ........ 59
Listening to audio from a connected
component ..................................... 60
Recording on a connected
component ..................................... 61
Connecting external antennas .............. 61
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How to use this manual Playable discs
• This manual mainly explains operations You can play back the following discs on this
using the buttons on the system, but the same system. Other discs cannot be played back.
operations can also be performed using the
buttons on the remote having the same or List of playable discs
similar names.
Format of Contents
• The following symbols are used in this Disc logo
discs
manual. Audio +
DVD VIDEOs
Symbol Meaning Video
Functions that can be used with
V DVDs VIDEO CDs Audio +
VIDEO Functions that can be used with Video
CD VIDEO CDs
Functions that can be used with Audio CDs Audio
C audio CDs
Functions that can be used with
MP3 audio tracks CD-R/CD-RW Audio
Functions that can be used with (Audio CDs)
JPEG image files
CD-R/CD-RW Audio
(Discs with MP3
audio tracks)
CD-R/CD-RW Picture
(Discs with
JPEG image files)
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Region code of DVDs you can

play on this system
Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the system and will only play DVDs
labeled with identical region code.
DVDs labeled will also be played on this
ALL
system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
COMP
ON
VIDEO ENT
OUT VIDEO
X
Region code
OUT S VIDEO
OUT
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Discs that this system Notes on discs
cannot play • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by
the user. However, note that playback of some discs
• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3”, “.JPG”, may not be possible depending on the recording
or “.JPEG”). device used for recording or the disc condition.
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the • Disc recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
following formats: played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
– audio CD format. condition or the driver’s characteristics.
– VIDEO CD format. • CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been
– MP3 audio track or JPEG image file format that finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD
conforms to ISO9660*1 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in player) cannot be played back.
expansion format or Multi Session*2. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-session
• Data part of CD-Extras*3. that have not ended by “closing the session” are not
• Super Audio CDs or Super Video CDs. supported.
• Progressive JPEG format files. • The system may be unable to play MP3 or JPEG
• DVD-RWs in VR mode (DVD-RWs created in VR format files that do not have the extension “.MP3”,
(Video Recording) mode) allow the contents to be “.JPEG” or “.JPG”.
programmed or edited. • Attempting to play non-MP3 or non extension
• DVD-ROMs. JPEG format files that have the extension “.MP3”,
“.JPG” or “.JPEG” may result in noise or
• DVD audio discs.
malfunction. Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• A DVD with a different region code.
• With format other than ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or
• MP3 audio tracks other than MPEG 1 Audio Joliet in expansion format folder titles or file titles
Layer 3 format. may not be displayed correctly.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, • The following discs take a longer time to start
heart). playback
• A disc with paper or stickers on it. – a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophone tape, or a – a disc recorded in Multi Session.
sticker still left on it. – a disc to which data can be added (non-finalized
*1
ISO9660 Format disc).
The most common international standard for the • Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or DVD-RWs
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. (in video mode) (DVD-RWs created in video
There are several specification levels. In Level 1, mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO)
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than cannot be played on this system depending upon the
eight characters in the name, no more than three recording quality or physical condition of the disc,
characters in the extension “.MP3” or “JPG”) and in or the characteristics of the recording device.
capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
eight characters. There can be no more than eight correctly finalized. For more information,
nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow see the operation instructions for the recording
file names and folder names up to 31 characters device.
long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. • A disc recorded in packet write format cannot be
For Joliet in the expansion format, file and folder played back.
names can have up to 64 characters.
*2
Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
*3
CD-Extra
This format records audio (audio CD data) on
the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in
session 2.
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Note on playback operations
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this system plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also,
refer to the instructions supplied with the
DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Music discs encoded with

copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware
that among those discs, there are some that do
not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc

that is recorded in Multi
Session
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an
MP3 audio track is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later
sessions can also be played back.
• This system can play Multi Session CDs when a
JPEG image file is contained in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files session recorded
in later sessions can also be played back.
• If audio tracks and images in audio CD format or
VIDEO CD format are recorded in the first session,
only the first session will be played back.
• When you play Multi Session discs with different
formats mixed in each session, the format of the
first session is recognized as the disc type. Tracks in
the second and subsequent sessions are played if
they are the same formats as the first session, but
different format tracks are not played. However, in
the case of audio CD, even if audio CD tracks are
present in the second and subsequent sessions, only
the audio CD tracks in the first sessions are played.
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List of Button Location and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use page 8–9 r
Use page 8–9 to find the location of buttons and other PLAY MODE 7 (15, 22, 23, 45, 64, 67)
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A-D O-R SYMBOLS
ALBUM +/– qg (16, 22, 45) OPEN/CLOSE Z 5 (15, 16, 63) @/1 (power) 1
AMP MENU rh (42, 49, 50, 66) P FILE ws (49) hH (play) qa
CD SYNC qk (44, 45) PHONES (jack) wg (62) x (stop) qs
DECK A e; (43) PLAY MODE 7 (15, 22, 23, 45, X (pause) qd
DECK B wf (43, 44–46, 56) 64, 67) – . (go backward) qf
DIRECTION 9 (43–45, 56) Power illuminator es (51) > + (go forward) qf
DISC 1~3 3 (16, 17, 22, 45) PUSH ENTER q; (14, 16, 18, 19, m (rewind) qg
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 4 22, 41, 45, 46, 49, 50, 57, 58, 67) M (fast forward) qg
(15, 16, 22, 45) REC PAUSE/START ql (44, 45, V/v/B/b q;
Disc tray 6 (15) 55, 56) A A (Deck A) ef
DISPLAY rf (50–52) REPEAT 8 (20, 21) A B (Deck B) w;
Display 2
DVD rd (13–17, 22, 42, 44, 45, 65) S-Z
DVD MENU qj (18, 31, 65) SOUND FIELD wa (48, 63)
DVD TOP MENU 9 (18) TAPE A/B ra (43, 44, 56)
TUNER/BAND rs (41, 42)
E-G TUNER MEMORY 7 (41)
ECHO LEVEL wh (56) VOLUME wd (51, 62)
EFFECT ON/OFF rj (47)
FM MODE 8 (42, 66) 1 2 3 45 6
GAME el (55, 59, 60)
GAME EQ ed (47)
GAME INPUT (jacks) wl (44, 55)
GAME MIXING ej (44, 55) rk
rj 7
GROOVE eg (47) rh 8
rg 9
H-M rf
0
ILLUMINATION ea (51) rd K
IR (receptor) rg rs L
KARAOKE/MPX eh (55, 56) ra M
MD (VIDEO) r; (60) r; N
MIC (jack) wk (55, 56) el O
MIC LEVEL wj (55, 56) ek qh
qj
MOVIE EQ qh (47) ej qk
eh
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING eg ql
(indicator) rk ef w;
wa
MUSIC EQ ek (47) ed ws
es W
ea
e; X
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Remote Control
List of Button Location and Reference Pages

ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A-D T-Z SYMBOLS
ALBUM +/– eg (16, 18, 20, 22, 45) TAPE A/B 6 (43) @/1 (power) 5
AMP MENU rd (49, 50) TUNER BAND rl (41, 42) x (stop) qk
ANGLE wd (30) TUNING +/– eh (41, 42) X (pause) qh
AUDIO wf (26) TV CH +/– 8 (12) nN (play) qg
CLEAR qd (21, 23, 25, 45) TV VOL +/– 7 (12) > (go backward) ej
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 TV/VIDEO 9 (12) . (go forward) ek
(46, 58, 67) TV :/1 4 (12) M/m (fast forward/
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (14, 45, VOL +/– wh (51) rewind) eh
57, 62) M/m/</, wl
D.SKIP qa (15, 16, 22, 45) >10 ra
DISPLAY rf (50–53)
DVD rk (14–17, 22, 42, 44, 45)
DVD DISPLAY rs (16, 18–22, 12 345
24–27, 29, 30, 32, 39, 53, 54)
DVD MENU ed (18, 28, 31)
DVD SETUP r; (14, 18, 27, 30,
33, 34, 36, 37, 40, 67)
DVD TOP MENU ef (18)
rl 6
E-N rk 7
rj 8
EFFECT ON/OFF wa (47) rh
ENTER ea (14, 16, 18–30, 32–37, rg 9
41, 45, 46, 49, 50, 53, 54, 57, 58, rf
67) 0
rd qa
GAME rj (55, 59, 60)
GAME EQ e; (47) rs qs
ra qd
GAME MIXING rh (44, 55) r; qf
GROOVE ql (47) el qg
ek qh
KEY CONTROL #/2 wj (56) ej qj
MD (VIDEO) rg (60) eh qk
MUSIC EQ es (47) ql
eg w;
MOVIE EQ wg (47) wa
NEXT ej (16) ws
ef wd
Numeric button q; (18, 19, 23, 25, ed wf
28, 32–35)
es wg
O-S ea
wh
P FILE wk (49)
PLAY MODE qf (15, 22, 23, 45, e; wj
64, 67) wk
PRESET + ej (41, 42) wl
PRESET – ek (41, 42)
PREV ek (16)
REPEAT qs (20, 21)
RETURN O el (19, 20, 24, 25,
32, 34)
SELECT qg (19)
SOUND FIELD w; (48, 63)
SUBTITLE ws (27)
SLOW / qj (16)
SLEEP 1 (57)
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system

Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
Center Speaker AM loop antenna
FM antenna
4
5
Front speaker Front speaker

(Right) (Left)
1
1
6
2
Main Unit
Surround Surround
speaker (Right) speaker (Left)
1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the surround speakers

Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND
SPEAKER terminals. SPEAKER terminals.
Insert only the stripped portion. Red Insert only the stripped portion. Gray
R L R L
Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Gray/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#)
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3 Connect the center speaker. When connecting a video deck
Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER Connect the video deck to the TV using an
SPEAKER terminals. audio/video cord (not supplied). However, do
Insert only the stripped portion not connect this system to the TV through the
R
L Gray video deck. Otherwise, you may experience
Getting Started
video leakage when watching video from this
system. Connect this system directly to the TV
as shown below.
Gray/Solid
(3) TV
Black/Stripe (#)
4 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Video deck System
it. Do not connect
directly
Tip
For even higher quality video images:
– Use an optional component video cables to connect
Extend the FM lead the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV
AM loop antenna antenna horizontally to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this
system. If your TV is compatible with progressive
FM7
COA Ω
5 format file signals, use this connection and set
XIAL AM “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in
“Adjusting the TV screen” (page 30).
– You can use an optional S Video cord to connect
the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S
VIDEO OUT jack of this system.
5 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the continued
supplied video cable.
COMP
O
VIDEO NENT
OUT VIDEO
OUT S VIDE
O
OUT
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so
that you can view the pictures from this system.
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Hooking up the system (continued) Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. R6 (AA)
batteries
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
e
7 Set the color system to PAL or NTSC E
depending on the color system of your E
e
TV.
The color system is factory set to NTSC for
region code 3 models, and PAL for other
region code models. Each time you perform Operating a Sony TV
the procedure below, the color system You can use the following buttons on the
changes as follows: remote to operate a Sony TV.
NTSC y PAL To Press
Use the buttons on the system. Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Switch the TV’s input TV/VIDEO
source between the TV
2 Press ?/1 while holding down X. and other input sources
The system turns on and the color system is Change the TV channels TV CH +/–
changed.
Adjust the volume of the TV VOL +/–
Notes TV speaker(s)
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• The type of speakers supplied vary according to the Note
model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
70). remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
• Be sure to connect both left and right surround battery leakage and corrosion.
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard. Tip
• You cannot set the color system in the Power With normal use, the batteries should last for about
Saving Mode (see “Turning off the display” on six months. When the remote no longer operates the
page 50). system, replace both batteries with new ones.
• When you playback a VIDEO CD recorded in a
different color system from the one you set to the Attaching the speaker pads
system, the picture image may be distorted. Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to
To connect optional components
prevent them from slipping.
See page 59.
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4))
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Center/surround speaker (4) 2 Place the center speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers.
Align the center speaker with the front
speakers or place it slightly behind the
front speakers.
Getting Started
Notice for carrying this system
Do the following to protect the DVD
mechanism. Use the buttons on the system.
3 Place the surround speakers facing
each other at about 60 to 90 cm above
1 Make sure that all discs are removed your listening position.
from the system.
Surround speaker Surround speaker
2 Hold down DVD and then press ?/1 until
“LOCK” appears in the display.
3 Release ?/1 first, then release DVD. 60 to 90 cm
4 Unplug the AC power cord.
Positioning the speakers

1 Place the front speakers at an angle of Tip
45 degrees from your listening You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound while
position. playing a DVD. To adjust the speaker volume and
level, see page 37.
Center speaker Notes

Front Front
• If you place the center speaker on the system, be
speaker speaker
sure to place it at the front side of the system.
(L) (R)
• Always place the sub woofer vertically, keeping it
Sub woofer a few centimeters away from the wall.
(not supplied) • If the sub woofer is placed in the center of a room,
45° the bass could be extremely weakened. This is due
to the influence of the standing wave of the room.
Surround Surround If this happens, move the sub woofer away from
speaker speaker the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the
(L) (R) standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the
wall, etc.
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Setting the clock Selecting a language
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. You can change the on-screen display
language.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote. 1 Turn on your TV and select the video
input.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour.
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
remote). 3 Press DVD to switch the function to
DVD.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to set the
minute. 4 Press DVD SETUP on the remote in
stop mode.
6 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen
remote).
display.
The clock starts functioning.
To adjust the clock
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“LANGUAGE SETUP”, then press
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
remote. remote).
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select 6 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“CLOCK SET?” and then press PUSH “OSD”, then press PUSH ENTER
ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). (or ENTER on the remote).
3 Do the same procedure as steps 3 to 7 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

6 above. language from the displayed list, then
press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
Note remote).
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
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When playing a VIDEO CD:
–– Play Disc tray
number Track number Playing time
Loading a disc DISC
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. VCD

ALL DISCS
SURR
EFFECT
V - GROOVE LINK
The disc tray slides out.
A B
2 Place a disc with the label side facing

up on the disc tray. Disc presence indicator
When you play a When playing an audio CD:

CD single, place it Disc tray
on the inner circle number Track number Playing time
of the tray
DISC
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP

EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. CD
ALL DISCS
SURR
EFFECT
V - GROOVE LINK
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close the disc A B

tray.
Note Disc presence indicator
Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may
cause malfunction. Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close When playing an MP3 audio tracks:
the disc tray.
Disc tray
number Track number Playing time
Playing a disc DISC MP3
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play ALL DISCS

SURR
EFFECT
V - GROOVE LINK
VIDEO
V CD C A B
You can play up to three discs (DVD, VIDEO

CD, audio CD or MP3 audio tracks) in a row. Disc presence indicator
Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn
on your TV and select the video input.
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
1 Press DVD.
operations may be different or restricted. Refer 2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY
to the operating instructions supplied with the MODE repeatedly until the play mode
disc. you want lights up in the display.
When playing a DVD:

Disc
tray Title Chapter continued
number number number Playing time
DISC TITLE CHAP
DVD ALL DISCS

SURR
EFFECT
V - GROOVE LINK
A B
Disc presence indicator
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Playing a disc (continued) Other Operations
To Do this
Select To play Stop playback Press x. The playback stops
ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray at the point x is pressed
(Normal Play) continuously. (Resume Play). Press x
again to cancel the Resume
1 DISC The track on the disc you have Play (see page 18).
(Normal Play) selected in the original order.
Pause playback Press X1). Press X again to
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the resume playback.
(Normal Play) album on the disc you have
selected in original order. Select a track or Press .or > (or PREV
When playing a non-MP3 disc, chapter or NEXT on the remote)
“ALBM” play performs the repeatedly during play or
same operation as “1 DISC” pause.
play. Select an album of Press ALBUM +/–.
ALL DISCS SHUF The tracks on all discs in random MP3 audio tracks
(Shuffle Play)* order. Locate a point quickly Press M or m during
1 DISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you have in fast forward or fast playback. For DVD or
(Shuffle Play)* selected in random order. reverse2) VIDEO CD, each time you
(Lock Search) press the button, searching
ALBM SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in the speed changes as follows:
(Shuffle Play)* album on the disc you have 1 (slow) y 2 (high)
selected in random order. For audio CD, searching
When playing a non-MP3 disc, speed does not change. Press
“ALBM SHUF” play performs hH at the point you want
the same operation as “1 DISC to resume playback.
SHUF” play.
Watch frame by frame During playback, press
PGM The tracks on all discs in the (Slow motion play)1)3) SLOW or SLOW .
(Program Play)* order you want them to be Each time you press the
played back (see “Creating your button, the playback speed
own program” on page 22). change as follows:
Playback direction
4)
* You cannot perform Shuffle Play and Program Play SLOW 1 y SLOW 2
4)
while playing DVD. . Opposite direction
4)
SLOW 1 y SLOW 2
3 Press hH . 4)
. Press hH at the
Tip point you want to resume
You can change the play mode between 1 DISC, playback.
ALL DISCS and ALBM using the on-screen display Select a disc when Press one of the DISC 1~3
as follows: playback is stopped buttons or DISC SKIP
1 Press DVD DISPLAY on the remote in stop EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP
on the remote).
mode.
The control menu appears. Switch to DVD function Press DVD or one of the
from another source DISC 1~3 buttons
2 Press M or m to select “PLAY MODE”, then (Automatic Source
press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the Selection).
remote). Exchange other discs Press DISC SKIP
3 Press M or m to select the play mode you want, while playing EX-CHANGE.
then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the Remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE Z.
remote).
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1)
There may be some disturbance in the video image. • When the disc is inserted, the system reads all the
2)
Except for MP3 audio tracks. tracks in that disc. If there are many albums or non
3)
DVD and VIDEO CD only. MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer
4)
SLOW 2 /SLOW 2 playback speed is slower time for playback to begin or for the next MP3
audio track to start playback.
than SLOW 1 /SLOW 1 . Slow-motion
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
reverse play is for DVD only.
is skipped.
Notes • The maximum number of albums on a disc which
• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one can be recognize by this system is 99.
hour, the systems automatically turns off. • The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks on an
• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some album which can be recognize by this system is
operations may be restricted. 250.
• When you use headphones only 2 channel sound is • Playback follows the recorded order of albums and
heard. tracks on the disc.
• During lock search or slow motion play, no sound is • Depending on the encoding/writing software,
output. recording device, or the recording media used at the
• You cannot change the play mode during playback. time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
• The system may take some times to start playback encounter problems such as cannot playback, sound
of the discs which is recorded in complex interruptions, and noise.
configurations such as many layers. • When the system cannot play MP3 audio track,
• The system can playback MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP”
Layer 3) audio tracks. The system cannot playback from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD
MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1 PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” (page 29) and insert
Audio Layer 3 format. the disc again.
• This system can play Multi Session discs when an • The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.
MP3 audio track is located in the first session. Any
subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded in the later Tips
sessions, can also be played back.
• When you press DVD or one of the DISC 1~3
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension buttons to switch to DVD function from tuner, you
“.MP3” to the title name. may require a longer time to access the disc. Set
• If you save up the extension “.MP3” to a track other “DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage
than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize function (page 42).
the track properly and will generate random noise
• If you press DVD while the power is off, the power
that could damage your speakers. turns on and DVD is selected as a function.
• You are recommended not to save other type of
tracks or unneccessary album on a disc that has
MP3 audio tracks.
• The disc recorded with complicated tree structure continued
takes a longer time to start playback.
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Playing a disc (continued) To enter a track number over 10
1 Enter the corresponding digits.
Resuming playback from the To enter 0, press 10/0.
point you stopped the disc 2 Press ENTER.
Example:
— Resume Play
To play track number 30, press 3 and 10/0,
This system memorizes the point where you then press ENTER.
stopped the disc so you can resume from that To play MP3 audio track number 100, press
point. Resume Play is not canceled when you 1, 10/0 and 10/0, then press ENTER.
turn off the system.
1 While playing a disc, press x to stop Playing DVDs using the
playback.
“RESUME” appears in the display. If
menu
“RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play V
is not available.
Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the
2 Press hH. DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus
The system starts playback from the point on TV screen.
you stopped the disc in step 1.
Using the DVD top menu
Notes
• You cannot perform Resume Play during Shuffle A DVD is divided into long sections of a
Play or Program Play. picture or a music feature called “title”. When
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the you play a DVD which contains several titles,
system may resume playback from a different point. you can select the title you want using the
• Resume play is canceled when: menu.
– you press x when playback is stop.
– you disconnect the AC power cord. Using the DVD menu
– you open the disc tray. Some DVDs allow you to select the disc
– you change the play mode. contents using a menu. When you play these
– you change the settings using the DVD
DVDs, you can select items such as the
DISPLAY or DVD SETUP button.
language for the subtitles and the language for
the sound using the DVD menu.
Playing a track by entering
the track number (on the 1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.
remote only) The menu appears on the TV screen. The
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
Press the numeric button(s) to enter the track
number of the track you want to play. (To enter 2 Press M and m or < and , (or the
the MP3 audio track number, press ALBUM numeric buttons on the remote) to
+ or – repeatedly to select the desired album select the title or item you want to play.
before entering the number.) 3 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
remote).
Note
If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed
during DVD playback for approximately one hour,
the system automatically turns off.
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Playing VIDEO CDs with Playing JPEG Image Files
PBC functions (Version
2.0) You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs,
–– PBC Play VIDEO
CD CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level
You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize
to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The the files. You can also play discs recorded in
menu format and structure may differ Multi Session. See the instructions of the
depending on each disc. CD-R/RW device or recording software (not
*PBC: Playback Control supplied) for details on the recording format.
1 Press hH to start playing a VIDEO 1 Load a disc with JPEG image files into
CD with PBC functions (Version 2.0). the system.
The PBC menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Press hH.
2 Press M or m (or the numeric buttons The system starts to play the first JPEG
on the remote) to select the item image file in the first album on the disc.
number you want. Notes
3 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the • The system can play JPEG image files with the
extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
remote).
• Progressive JPEG image files cannot be played on
4 Continue playback according to the this system.
instructions on the menus to enjoy • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
interactive playback. system depending on file format.
• The maximum number of albums on a disc which
Refer to the operating instructions supplied can be recognize by this system is 99.
with the disc, as the operation procedure • The maximum number of JPEG image file on an
may differ according to the VIDEO CD. album can be recognize by this system is 250.
• The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.
To go back to the previous menu
Press RETURN O on the remote. Selecting an album and file
Note
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this
1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
case, press SELECT on the remote. The Control Menu and disc title of JPEG
data disc appears.
Tip
You can cancel playback with PBC functions. 2 Press M or m to select “ALBUM”, then
press ENTER.
1 In stop mode, press . or > (or the
numeric buttons on the remote) to select a track. The list of albums contained in the disc
appears.
2 Press hH.
1: MOUNTAIN
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen FAMILY
JPEG
and playback starts from the selected track. Still FLOWER

GARDEN
images, such as the menu screens, will not be TRAIN
CAR
shown.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then
press hH.
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Playing JPEG Image Files (continued) To change the interval time of slide
show
Each time you press M during slide show, the
3 Select an album you want to play using speed time changes cyclically as follows:
M or m and press ENTER.
FF1 M (slow) t
4 Select “FILE” using M or m and press
ENTER. FF2 M (normal) t
The list of files contained in the current FF3 M (high) t
album appears. The FF3 M is faster than FF2 M and
1: MOUNTAIN JPEG
FF2 M is faster than FF1 M.
FAMILY
1:HAPPY
2:BIRTHDAY To rotate the current image
3:CELEBRATION
4:CHRISTMAS Rotate the current image using < or ,.
5:MOM
6:BASEBALL Each time you press , , the image turns
7:PARTY
8:DAD clockwise by 90°.
9:TRAVEL
10:FRIEND
11:RELATIVE
Each time you press < , the image turns
counterclockwise by 90°.
When the list of all files or albums cannot
be displayed on the window, the jump bar Notes
appears. Press , to select the jump bar • Slide show can play in only one direction.
icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display • You cannot rotate the image during slide show.
Press hH to return to normal play before this
the rest of the list using M or m. operation.
5 Select a file using M or m and press
ENTER.
The selected file starts playing.
Playing repeatedly
–– Repeat Play
To return to the previous display
VIDEO
Press < or RETURN O. V CD C
To turn off the display You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a
Press DVD DISPLAY. single title/chapter/track on a disc repeatedly.
Note
Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be Using the front panel display
used for album or file names. Anything else is
displayed as blank space. Press REPEAT during playback until “REP”
or “REP1” appears.
Tip REP: All the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks
When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an in the album* are played back repeatedly up to
album using ALBUM + or –. five times.
REP1: A single title/chapter/track is played
Enjoying the slide show
back repeatedly until “REP 1” is cancelled.
1 Press M while displaying a JPEG * When “ALBM” is selected for MP3 audio tracks
and JPEG image files or “ALBM SHUF” is selected
image file.
for MP3 audio tracks.
Slide show starts from the current image.
2 Press nN when you want to return to
normal play.
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To cancel Repeat Play 4 Press ENTER.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” Repeat Play starts.
and “REP1” disappear.
1)
When “SHUFFLE(ALL)” is selected, you cannot
set Repeat Play to “ALL”.
Using the on-screen display 2)
When “CONTINUE(ALBUM)” is selected for MP3
audio tracks and JPEG image files or “SHUFFLE
Use buttons on the remote for this operation.
(ALBUM)” is selected for MP3 audio tracks.
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
To cancel Repeat Play
The Control Menu appears. Select “OFF” in step 3, or press CLEAR.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select To turn off the Control Menu
“REPEAT”, then press ENTER.
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
If you do not select “OFF”, the “REPEAT”
Control Menu disappears.
indicator lights up in green.
The options for “REPEAT” appear. Notes
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the • Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat
Play.
Repeat Play setting.
• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC
The default setting are underlined. playback of VIDEO CDs (page 19).
x When playing a DVD • You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play.
• When you select “REP1”, that title/chapter/track is
• OFF: does not play repeatedly. repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.
• ALL1): repeats all the titles on the current • You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”
disc. at the same time.
• TITLE: repeats the current title. • You cannot select “REP1” for JPEG image files.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. • If you select “ALL” the program repeats up to five
times.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/audio CD
Tip
or MP3 audio tracks in play mode
other than “PGM”. If you set Repeat Play when the playback is stopped,
press REPEAT repeatedly to select the setting, then
• OFF: does not play repeatedly. press hH to start Repeat Play.
• ALL: repeats all the tracks on the current
disc, or all the tracks in the current
album2).
• TRACK: repeats the current track.
x When playing a JPEG image file
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats all the files on the current
disc, or repeats all the files in the current
album2).
x When playing a VIDEO CD, audio CD
or MP3 audio tracks in “PGM” mode.
• OFF: does not play repeatedly.
• ALL: repeats Program Play.
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Using the on-screen display
Creating your own
program
–– Program Play 1 Press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
VIDEO
CD C 2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode
repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the
You can make a program of up to 25 steps. display.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks The Program Display appears on the screen.
onto a tape (page 44).
Program
1
2
Using the front panel display 3
4
5
1 Press DVD. 6
7
8
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode 9
10
repeatedly until “PGM” lights up in the
display.
3 Press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or 3 Press ,, then press M or m repeatedly
D.SKIP on the remote) or DISC 1~3 to select the disc you want. Press ,.
buttons to select a disc.
Program
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the 1 Disc
2 DISC1(CD)
Track
3 DISC2(CD)
title or track number you want appears. 4 DISC3(CD)
ALL TRACKS
1 TRACK1
5
When programming an MP3 audio tracks, 6
2 TRACK2
3 TRACK3
7
press ALBUM + or – to select album, then 8
4 TRACK4
5 TRACK5
press . or > repeatedly until the track 9
10
6 TRACK6
7 TRACK7
number you want appears. 8 TRACK8
9 TRACK9
remote). * “-----” appears when the system has not
The track is programmed. The program step loaded the disc information in the memory.
number appears.
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
7 Press hH.
Program Play starts.
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4 Select the album or track you want to 5 To program other tracks, repeat step 4.
program.
6 Press nN.
x When programming a VIDEO CD or Program play starts.
audio CD track When the program ends, you can restart the
For example, select track “6”. same program again by pressing nN.
Press M and m or the numeric buttons to
select “6”, then press ENTER. Other Operations
selected track
To Do this
Program Return to Normal Play Press CLEAR during play.
1 DISC 1 (CD) – TRACK 6
2 Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE in stop
3
4 mode repeatedly until
5
6 “PGM” disappear.
7
8 Clear a track from the Press CLEAR when
9
10
end of the program playback is stopped.
x When programming an MP3 audio track Notes

For example, select track “3” of album “2”. • Program Play function is not available for DVD and
JPEG image file.
Press M and m to select “2”, then press ,.
• When you switch the play mode to “PGM” while
Program “REP1” is selected, “REP1” is automatically
1 Disc Album canceled.
2 DISC 1Track
ALL (CD)
ALBUMS
3 DISC 2ALL
(– –TRACKS
– – –)
4 ROOT Tip
DISC 3 (MP3)
1 Classic
5 2 Jazz
6 3 Pops
The program you made remains in the system’s
7 memory even after Program Play finishes. Press
8
9 hH to play the same program again.
10
Next, press M and m or the numeric buttons

to select “3”, then press ENTER.
selected album and track
Program
1 DISC 3(MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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3 Press ENTER.
Searching for a title/ The list of contents in the disc appears.
chapter/track/index/ Jump bar
album/file CD
1:HIGHWAY
VIDEO 2:VIEW POINT
V CD C 3:MY CHILDREN
4:DANCING
5:GOOD TASTE
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), 6:DESTINATION
7:MARATHON
track (audio CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index 8:PLACE-KICK
9:TAKE IT EASY
(VIDEO CD), and album (MP3 audio tracks, 10:PORT TOWER
11:STANDARD
JPEG) and file (JPEG image files). As titles, 12:LADY
tracks, albums, chapters, indexes and files are
assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can When the list of all tracks or albums cannot
select the number you want from the Control be displayed on the window, the jump bar
Menu on the on-screen display. You can also appears. Press , to select the jump bar
search for a particular point using the time code icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display
(Time Search). the rest of the list using M or m. Press < or
RETURN O to return to the track or the
Searching for a title/track/ album list.
album/file 4 Press M or m to select the track you
want then press ENTER.
Use buttons on the remote for this operation. The system starts playback from the
1 Press DVD DISPLAY. selected track.
The Control Menu appears on the
on-screen display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
search method.
x When playing a DVD
“TITLE”
x When playing a VIDEO CD without
PBC function
“TRACK”
x When playing an audio CD
“TRACK”
x When playing an MP3 audio track
“ALBUM” or “TRACK”
x When playing a JPEG image file
“ALBUM” or “FILE”
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Searching for a chapter/index To turn off the Control Menu
1 Press DVD DISPLAY. To cancel searching
The Control Menu appears on the
Press RETURN O.
on-screen display.
2 Press M or m to select the search To search for a particular
method.
point using the time code
–– Time Search
“CHAPTER”
x When playing a VIDEO CD Use buttons on the remote for this operation.
“INDEX” 1 In step 2, select “TIME”.
“**(**)” is selected (** refers to a number). “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
The number in parentheses indicates the title or track) is selected.
total number of chapters or indexes.
2 Press ENTER.
1: DVD DVD “T– –:– –:– –” appears above “T **:**:**”.
1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE
18(34)
T 1:32:55
3 Input the time code using the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning,
enter “2:10:20”.
Notes
3 Press ENTER. • The title, chapter or track number displayed on the

TV screen is recorded data on the disc.
“**(**)” changes to “– –(**)”. • You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD.
• If you play a DVD, input the playing time of the
1: DVD
DVD current title using the time code. If you play an
––(34) audio CD, VIDEO CD or MP3 audio track, input
T 1:32:55 the playing time of the current track using the time
code.
Tip
You can change the display to show playing time or
remaining time. For details, see “checking the playing
time, remaining time and titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/
CD/MP3/JPEG)” (page 51).
4 Press M or m repeatedly, or press the
numeric buttons to select the chapter
or index number you want to search.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
5 Press ENTER.
The playback starts from the selected
number.
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DVD – Various functions
To turn off the Control Menu
Changing the sound/ Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
subtitle/language Notes
• For discs not recorded in multiple audio format, you
VIDEO
V CD C cannot change the sound.
• During DVD playback, the sound may change
Changing the sound automatically.
(DVD only) Tip
You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, on the remote. Each time you press the button, the
you can select the language you want while setting changes.
playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, Displaying the audio
MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio information of the disc
format you want while playing the DVD. (DVD only)
When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. played are displayed on the screen.
The Control Menu appears on the on-screen For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple
display. signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel
signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select on the DVD, the number of recorded channels
“AUDIO”, then press ENTER. may differ.
The options for “AUDIO” appears. Current audio format*
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the 1: DVD
DVD
audio signal you want. 18(34)
T 1:32:55
Depending on the DVD, the choice of the 1: ENGLISH
language and audio format varies.
When 4-digit is displayed, they represent
the language code (see “Language code list” PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
on back page). When the same language is
displayed twice or more times, the DVD is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
* “PCM”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is
4 Press ENTER. displayed. For “DOLBY DIGITAL”, the channels
in the playing track are displayed numerically as
follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:

Surround component 2
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1
Front component 2 + LFE (Low Frequency
Center component 1 Effect) component 1
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The display examples are as follows: To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
• PCM (stereo) Select “OFF” in step 3.
PROGRAM FORMAT To turn off the Control Menu
PCM 48kHz 24bit Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
• Dolby Surround Note
PROGRAM FORMAT Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on the DVD.
DOLBY SURROUND

Tip
• Dolby Digital 5.1ch You can select the subtitle language by pressing
PROGRAM FORMAT SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the
language changes.
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
Changing the on-screen
• DTS display language, DVD menu
PROGRAM FORMAT language and audio track
DTS 3/2.1 auto selection mode
–– LANGUAGE SETUP/CUSTOM
Displaying the subtitles SETUP
(DVD only) Use buttons on the remote for this operation.
You can change the subtitle language while 1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or off The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen
whenever you want with DVDs on which display.
multilingual subtitles are recorded.
For example you can select the language you 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
want to master and turn the subtitles on for “LANGUAGE SETUP” or “CUSTOM
better understanding. SETUP”, then press ENTER.
Select Setup item
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD
The Control Menu appears on the on-screen DVD MENU
display. AUDIO
SUBTITLE
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select CUSTOM SETUP TRACK SELECTION
“SUBTITLE”, then press ENTER. AUDIO DRC
The option for “SUBTITLE” appears. DATA CD PRIORITY
JPEG DATE
language you want, then press ENTER.
The subtitles are displayed in the selected
continued
language.
When 4-digit is displayed, they represent
the language code (see “Language code list”
on back page).
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Changing the sound/subtitle/ x OSD (on-screen display)
language (continued) Switches the display language on the screen.
Select the language from the displayed list.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER. x DVD MENU (DVD only)
Select the language for the DVD menu.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
setting, then press ENTER. x AUDIO (DVD only)
Note Switches the language of the sound track.
When the selected language is not recorded on the Select the language from the displayed list.
DVD, one of the recorded language is automatically
selected (except for “OSD”). x SUBTITLE (DVD only)
Tips Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the
• You can reset all the DVD settings except for language from the displayed list.
Parental Control by performing the operations
described under “To return the DVD setup to the x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
default settings, perform reset as follows:” (page Gives the priority to the sound track which
67). contains the highest number of channels when
• If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”, you play a DVD on which multiple audio
“AUDIO” or “SUBTITLE”, select and enter the
language code from the language code list using the formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby
numeric buttons (back page). The selected language Digital format) are recorded.
code (4-digit) is displayed the next time you select
OFF No priority given.
“OTHERS t”.
AUTO Priority given.
x AUDIO DRC* (DVD only)

Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the
soundtrack. Useful for watching movies at low
volume late at night.
OFF No compression of DYNAMIC
range.
STANDARD Reproduces the soundtrack with the
kind of DYNAMIC range that the
recording engineer intended.
MAX Narrows the DYNAMIC range
fully.
* DRC: Dynamic Range Compression.

Note
DYNAMIC range compression works with Dolby
Digital source only.
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x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files only) Adjusting the angle/image
Set priority data you want to play, when you VIDEO
play the data disc (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW)
V CD C
contained MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files. Changing the angles
(DVD only)
MP3 If an MP3 audio track exists on the
disc, the system recognizes the disc When playing a DVD on which various angles
as a “disc with MP3 audio tracks”. (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the
If only JPEG image files exist on “ANGLE” icon indicator lights in green on the
the disc, the system recognizes the

disc as a “ disc with JPEG image
on-screen display. This means that you can
files”. change the viewing angle. For example, while
playing a scene of a train in motion, you can
JPEG If a JPEG image file exists on the
disc, the system recognises the disc display the view from either the front of the
as a “disc with JPEG image files”. train, the left window of the train or from the
If only MP3 audio tracks exist on right window without having the train’s
the disc, the system recognises the movement interrupted.
disc as a “disc with MP3 audio
tracks”.
x JPEG DATE The Control Menu appears on the on-screen
Change the date display format of a JPEG display.
image file in the Control Menu. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
MM/DD/YYYY
“ANGLE”.
The angle number appears. The number in
YYYY/MM/DD
parentheses indicates the total number of
DD/MM/YYYY
angles. The “ANGLE” icon indicator lights
YYYY/DD/MM up in green when angles are recorded on the
disc.
YYYY: Year
MM: Month
3 Press ENTER.
DD: Day The angle number changes to “–”.
4 Select the angle you want using the
Notes numeric buttons or M and m, then press
• When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may ENTER.
change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has The angle is changed to the selected angle.
higher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in
“LANGUAGE SETUP”.
• If PCM, MPEG audio, DTS and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels, the continued
system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
cannot give priority to the DTS, or Dolby Digital, or
PCM or MPEG audio format by selecting “AUTO”.
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Adjusting the angle/image x TV TYPE (DVD only)
(continued) Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.
To turn off the Control Menu 16:9 Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the wide mode function.
4:3 LETTER Select this when you connect a 4:3
Note BOX screen TV. This setting displays a
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to wide picture with bands displayed
change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the upper and lower portions of
on the DVD. the screen.
Tip
4:3 PAN SCAN Select this when you connect a 4:3
screen TV. This setting displays a
You can select the angle by pressing ANGLE. Each
wide picture on the entire screen
time you press the button, the angle changes.
and cuts off the portions that do not
fit.
Adjusting the TV screen
–– SCREEN SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP • 16:9

1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen
display.
• 4:3 LETTER BOX
“SCREEN SETUP” or “CUSTOM
SETUP”, then press ENTER.
Select Setup item
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE
SCREEN SAVER
• 4:3 PAN SCAN
BACKGROUND
COMPONENT OUT
CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR
SYSTEM*
* Except for Latin American model

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select an
item, then press ENTER.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a Note
setting, then press ENTER. Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN”
or vice versa.
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x SCREEN SAVER To force the system to
Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on switch to interlace when
the screen saver, the screen saver image PROGRESSIVE is selected
appears when you leave the system in pause or
stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play an Make sure the function is set to DVD, then
audio CD or MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image hold down x and press DVD MENU.
files (except during slide show) for more than
Notes
15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent
• “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals.
your display device from becoming damaged Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to
(ghosting). Press any DVD related button to “PROGRESSIVE” the output signals is
turn off the screen saver. automatically switched to interlace format for PAL

signals.
ON Turns on the screen saver. • When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to
OFF Turns off the screen saver. “PROGRESSIVE”, no video signal is output from
the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
x BACKGROUND x VCD COLOR SYSTEM

Select the background color or picture on the Select the color system when you play a
TV screen when the playback is stopped or VIDEO CD.
while playing an audio CD or MP3 audio AUTO Outputs the video signal according
tracks. to the color system of the disc,
either PAL or NTSC. If your TV
JACKET The jacket picture (still picture)
uses a DUAL system, select AUTO.
PICTURE appears in the background, but only
when the jacket picture is already PAL Changes the video signal of an
recorded on the DVD. If the disc NTSC disc and outputs it in the
does not contain a jacket picture, PAL system.
the “GRAPHICS” picture appears. NTSC Changes the video signal of a PAL
GRAPHICS The preset picture stored in the disc and outputs it in the NTSC
system appears in the background. system.
BLUE The background color is blue.
BLACK The background color is black. Notes
• You cannot change the color system of the disc
itself.
x COMPONENT OUT • You can change the color system of this system
Change the type of signal output from the according to the connected TV (page 12).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the
system.
INTERLACE Select this when you are
connected to a standard
(interlace format) TV.
PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a
TV that can accept progressive
signals.
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Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric
Restricting disc playback buttons, then press ENTER. The display for
confirming the password appears.
–– CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/
PARENTAL CONTROL x When you have already registered a
password
VIDEO
V CD C The display for entering the password
appears on the on-screen display.
Preventing playback of
specific discs CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
–– CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, 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
twenty-sixth disc, the playback restriction for
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password
using the numeric buttons, then press
the first disc is canceled. ENTER.
Use buttons on the remote for this operation. “Custom parental control is set.” appears
and the screen returns to the Control Menu.
1 Insert the disc you want to set the
playback restriction. If you make a mistake entering your
If the disc is playing, press x to stop password
playback. Press < before you press ENTER and
input the correct number.
2 Press DVD DISPLAY in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears on the on-screen If you make a mistake
display. Press RETURN O, then start from step 3
again.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”, To turn off the Control Menu
then press ENTER. Press RETURN O, then press DVD
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu
is selected. disappears.
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the To turn off the Custom Parental
“ONt”, then press ENTER. Control function
x If you have not entered a password 1 In step 4, select “OFFt”, then press
The display for registering a new password ENTER.
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,

then press ENTER .
– – –
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To change the password Limiting playback by children
1 In step 4, select “PASSWORDt”, then (DVD only)
press ENTER. –– Parental Control
The display for entering the password
appears. You can limit the playback of some DVDs
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the according to a predetermined level such as the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. age of the users. The same password is used for
both Custom Parental Control and Parental
3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the Control.
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. When a limited scene is played back, that scene

4 To confirm your password, re-enter it is skipped or replaced with a preset scene.
using the numeric buttons, then press Use buttons on the remote for this operation.
ENTER.
Playing the disc for which The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen
Custom Parental Control is display.
set 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER.
The “CUSTOM SETUP” display appears
1 Insert the disc for which Custom on the on-screen display.
Parental Control is set.
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” CUSTOM SETUP
VCD COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO
display appears on the on-screen display. PARENTAL CONTROL:
TRACK SELECTION: OFF
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the AUDIO DRC:

DATA CD PRIORITY:
JPEG DATE:
STANDARD
MP3
MM/DD/YYYY
The system is ready for playback.
Tip 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number “PARENTAL CONTROLt”, then press
“199703” using the numeric buttons on the remote ENTER.
when the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”
display ask you for your password, then press x If you have not entered a password
ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4- The display for registering a new password
digit password.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press ENTER .
– – – –
Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric

buttons on the remote, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
continued
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Restricting disc playback (continued) 6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a
geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press ENTER.
x When you have already registered a The area is selected.
password
When you select “OTHERSt”, enter the
The display for entering the password standard code in the table on page 35 using
appears. the numeric buttons.
CUSTOM SETUP “LEVEL”, then press ENTER.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press ENTER . The option for “LEVEL” appears.
– – – –
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: 8:
CHANGE PASSWORD 7: NC17
4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 6:
5:
R
using the numeric buttons on the 4:

3:
PG13
PG
remote, then press ENTER. 2:
1: G
The display for setting the playback
limitation level and changing the password 8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
appears. level you want, then press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is completed.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF CUSTOM SETUP
STANDARD: USA PARENTAL CONTROL
CHANGE PASSWORD LEVEL: 4: PG13
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD

“STANDARD”, then press ENTER. The lower the value, the more strict the
The options for “STANDARD” appears. limitation.
If you make a mistake
CUSTOM SETUP
Press < or RETURN O to go back to the
PARENTAL CONTROL previous screen.
LEVEL: OFF
STANDARD: USA
CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS
To turn off the Setup Menu
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup
Menu disappears.
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To turn off the Parental Control Area code
function
Standard Code number
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
Argentina 2044
To change the password Australia 2047
1 In step 5, to select “CHANGE Austria 2046
PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER. Belgium 2057
The display for entering the password Brazil 2070
appears.
Canada 2079
2 Follow step 3 to enter a new password. Chile 2090

China 2092
Playing the disc for which Denmark 2115
Parental Control is set Finland 2165
Use buttons on the remote for this operation. France 2174
Germany 2109
1 Insert the disc and press nN .
Hong Kong 2219
The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display
appears. India 2248
Indonesia 2238
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the Italy 2254
Playback starts. Japan 2276
Korea 2304
Notes
• When you play DVDs which do not have the Malaysia 2363
Parental Control function, playback cannot be Mexico 2362
limited on this system. Netherlands 2376
• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to
change the parental control level while playing the New Zealand 2390
disc. In this case, enter your password, then change Norway 2379
the level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the
level returns to the original level. Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Tip
If you forgot your password, remove the disc and Portugal 2436
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback by children Russia 2489
(for DVD only)” (page 33). When you are asked to
Singapore 2501
enter your password, enter “199703” using the
numeric buttons on the remote, then press ENTER. Spain 2149
The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit Sweden 2499
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password,
replace the disc in the system and press nN. When Switzerland 2086
the “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears, enter Taiwan 2543
your new password.
Thailand 2528
United Kingdom 2184
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x SIZE
Speaker settings When you do not connect center speaker,
surround speakers or sub woofer, or you move
— SPEAKER SETUP the surround speakers, set the parameters for
CENTER, SURROUND and SUBWOOFER.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, set Since the front speaker setting is fixed, you
the size of the speakers you have connected and cannot change it.
their distance from your listening position.
Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and FRONT YES
the balance of the speakers to the same level. CENTER YES: Normally select this position.
NONE: Select this when center
speaker is not used.
Setting the speaker size and
SURROUND YES: Normally select this.
distance NONE: Select this when surround
speakers are not used.
SUBWOOFER NONE: Normally select this.
1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. YES: Select this when an optional
The Setup Menu on the on-screen display sub woofer is used.
appears.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select Notes
“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press • Depending on the settings of other speakers, the sub
woofer may output the accessive sound.
ENTER.
• When you play a DVD that does not have sub
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select woofer output recorded, note that no sound is
“SIZE” or “DISTANCE”, then press produced from the sub woofer, even if
ENTER. “SUBWOOFER” is set to “YES”.
• When connecting a sub woofer, make sure to set the
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the SUBWOOFER setting to “YES”. If set to “NONE”,
setup item, then press ENTER. no sound is output from the sub woofer.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select or set

a setting, then press ENTER.
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x DISTANCE Adjusting the speaker volume
The default distance setting for the speakers in and level
relation to the listening position is shown
below. Use buttons on the remote for this operation.
The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen
3m
display.
3m 3m
“SPEAKER SETUP”, then press
ENTER.

“TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.
3m 3m 4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”,
then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Menu
when you move the speakers.
5 From your listening position, adjust the
value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL”
FRONT Front speaker distance from the using M and m or < and ,.
3.0 m listening position can be set in 0.2 The test tone is emitted from selected
meter increments from 1.0 to 7.0 speakers during “LEVEL” or “BALANCE”
meters.
adjustment.
CENTER Center speaker distance can be
3.0 m moved up to 1.6 meters closer to the 6 Press ENTER when you finish
listening position, from the front adjusting.
speakers in 0.2 meter increments.
SURROUND Surround speaker distance can be “TEST TONE”, then press ENTER.
3.0 m moved up to 4.6 meters closer to the
listening position, from the front 8 Press M or m repeatedly to select
speakers, in 0.2 meter increments. “OFF”, then press ENTER.
Tip
Notes To adjust the balance or the level without listening to
• If each of the front and surround speakers are not the test tone, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” in
placed at an equal distance from your listening step 3 and press ENTER, then adjust the balance or
position, set the distance of the closest speaker. level using M or m and press ENTER.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away
from your listening position than the front speakers.
continued
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Speaker settings (continued) x BALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
x LEVEL TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
You can vary the level of each speaker as The default settings are underlined.
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON”
FRONT Adjust the balance between the
for easy adjustment.
– – – (CENTER) front left and right speakers (6 steps
The default settings are underlined. left or right).
CENTER Adjust the level of the center
0 dB speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments). x TEST TONE
SURROUND Adjust the level of the surround The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
LEFT speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB “BALANCE” and “LEVEL”.
0 dB increments). The default settings are underlined.
SURROUND
OFF The test tone is not emitted from the
RIGHT
speakers.
0 dB
ON The test tone is emitted from each
SUBWOOFER Adjust the level of the sub woofer
speaker in sequence while adjusting
0 dB (–10 dB to + 10 dB, 1 dB
balance or level. The test tone is
increments).
emitted from selected speakers
during “LEVEL” or “BALANCE”
adjustment.
Note
When you adjust the level of the sub woofer, set
“TEST TONE” to “OFF”.
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List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc
type
When you press DVD DISPLAY on the remote, the following control menu items are displayed.
Control Menu items Function

DISC Displays the disc title or disc type inserted into
the system. Select the disc to be played.
TITLE (DVD only) Select the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO CD in

SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC playback only) PBC playback), the track (VIDEO CD) to be
TRACK (VIDEO CD only) played.
CHAPTER (DVD only) Select the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO
INDEX (VIDEO CD only) CD) to be played.
ALBUM (MP3 audio track only) Select the album (MP3 audio track) to be played.
TRACK (Audio CD/MP3 audio track only) Select the track (Audio CD/MP3 audio track) to
be played.
INDEX (CD only) Display the index and select the index (Audio CD)
to be played.
TIME Check the playing time and the remaining time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD only) Change the audio format setting.
SUBTITLE (DVD only) Display the subtitles.

Change the subtitles language.
ALBUM (JPEG image file only) Select the album of JPEG image files to be played.
FILE (JPEG image file only) Select the JPEG image file to be played.
DATE (JPEG image file only) Display the date information.
ANGLE (DVD only) Changes the angle.
PLAY MODE* Select the play mode (Normal Play/Shuffle Play/

Program Play) for the disc.
REPEAT Play the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all files), one
title/chapter/track/album/file or contents of
program repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Set the disc to prohibit playback.
* For DVD and JPEG image files, only Normal Play is available.
Tips
• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes cyclically as follows:
Control Menu display t Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items different depending on the disc.
• The “REPEAT” icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF”.
• The “ANGLE” icon indicator lights in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.
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CUSTOM SETUP (page 27, 30)
System setup item list
VCD COLOR AUTO
When you press DVD SETUP on the remote, SYSTEM*1 PAL
the following settings are displayed. NTSC
The default settings are underlined. PARENTAL
CONTROLt
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 27) TRACK OFF
SELECTION AUTO
OSD Select the language you want to AUDIO DRC OFF
use from the displayed language STANDARD
list. MAX
DVD MENU Select the language you want to DATA CD MP3
use from the displayed language PRIORITY JPEG
list.
JPEG DATE MM/DD/YYYY
AUDIO Select the language you want to YYYY/MM/DD
use from the displayed language DD/MM/YYYY
list. YYYY/DD/MM
SUBTITLE Select the language you want to
use from the displayed language
list.
SPEAKER SETUP (page 36)
SIZE FRONT YES
SCREEN SETUP (page 30) CENTER YES
NONE
TV TYPE 16:9
SURROUND YES
4:3 LETTER BOX
NONE
4:3 PAN SCAN
SUB NONE
SCREEN SAVER ON
WOOFER YES
OFF
DISTANCE FRONT 3.0 m (1.0 m - 7.0 m)
BACKGROUND JACKET PICTURE
GRAPHICS CENTER 3.0 m (1.0 m - 7.0 m)
BLUE SURROUND 3.0 m (1.0 m - 7.0 m)
BLACK
LEVEL CENTER 0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB)
COMPONENT INTERLACE
OUT PROGRESSIVE SURROUND 0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB)
LEFT
SURROUND 0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB)
RIGHT
SUBWOOFER 0 dB (–10 dB –
+10 dB)
BALANCE FRONT –––
(6 steps left or right)
TEST OFF
TONE ON
RESET
YES
NO
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Tuner
remote).
Presetting radio stations “Complete!” appears in the display. The
station is stored.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10
AM stations. You can then tune in any of those 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations simply by selecting the corresponding stations.
preset number.
There are two ways to store the station presets.
Setting presets through
manual tuning
To Do this
Automatically tune in Setting presets through
automatic tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
all of the stations that select “FM” or “AM”.
can be received in your
2 Press M or m (or TUNING + or – on
Tuner
area and store your
favourite stations the remote) repeatedly to tune in the
manually station you want.
Manually tune in and Setting presets through
store the radio frequency manual tuning 3 Press TUNER MEMORY.
of your favourite stations
A preset number appears in the display.
The stations are stored from preset number
Setting presets through 1.
automatic tuning
4 Press > or . (or PRESET + or – on
the remote) repeatedly to select the
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to preset number you want.
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press and hold M or m (or TUNING 5 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
remote).
+ or – on the remote) until “AUTO”
appears in the display and the “Complete!” appears in the display. The
frequency indication starts to change, station is stored.
then release. 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a stations.
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) lights up in the display. Other Operations
3 Press TUNER MEMORY. To Do this
A preset number appears in the display.
Tune in a station Follow the procedure described
The stations are stored from preset with a weak signal in “Setting presets through
number 1. manual tuning”.
Preset number Set another Start over from step 1. After step
station to an 3, press > or . (or
existing preset PRESET + or – on the remote)
number repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the
other station.
4 Press > or . (or PRESET + or –

on the remote) repeatedly to select the continued
preset number you want to store.
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Presetting radio stations (continued) Listening to a preset station
–– Preset Tuning
To improve tuner reception
When the tuner reception is poor, set the DVD power Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to
manage function to “DVD POWER OFF”. The preset them (see “Presetting radio stations”
default setting is “DVD POWER ON”. Use buttons on page 41).
on the system for the operation.
1 Press DVD. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
2 Press @/1 to turn off the system. 2 Press > or . (or PRESET
3 Press @/1 while holding x. + or – on the remote) repeatedly to tune
“DVD POWER OFF” appears. in the preset station you want.
Preset number Frequency
To set DVD power on
Repeat the procedure above and “DVD POWER ON”
appears.
Notes
• When “DVD POWER OFF” is selected, the DVD
access time is increased. Tip
• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving You can use the numeric button on the remote to
Mode. select a preset station. Press >10, then press numeric
To change the AM tuning interval buttons to enter the preset number over 10.
The factory settings for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning Listening to non-preset radio
interval, select any AM station first, then turn off the
power. While holding down the AMP MENU button,
station
turn the power back on. When you change the — Manual Tuning
interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset
the interval, repeat the same procedure. Use buttons
on the system for the operation. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even 2 Press M or m (or TUNING + or – on
if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure the remote) repeatedly to tune in the
occurs. station you want.
• If you press TUNER/BAND while the power is off,
the power turns on automatically and TUNER is Tips
selected as a function. • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas.
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
Listening to the radio FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
You can listen to a radio station either by improve.
• Press and hold M or m (or TUNING + or – on
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
the remote). The frequency indication changes and
in the station. scanning stops when the system tunes in a station
(Automatic Tuning).
• To record from the radio, see “Recording to a tape”
on page 44 or “Timer-recording radio programs” on
page 45.
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Tape
To Do this
Loading a tape Stop playback Press x.

Pause playback Press X. Press again to resume
playback.
1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Fast forward Press M while playing the
deck A or B.
front side, or press m while
2 Press Z on the selected deck. playing the reverse side. Press
hH at the point you want
3 Insert a tape in deck A or B. to resume playback.
Insert with the side Rewind Press m while playing the
you want to play/ front side, or press M while
record facing playing the reverse side. Press
forward. hH at the point you want
to resume playback.
Remove the tape Press A A or A B.
Tape
Tips
Playing a tape • During j or Relay Play, the deck stops
automatically after repeating the sequence five
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. times.
• If you press TAPE A/B while the power is off, the
1 Load a tape. power turns on automatically and TAPE is selected
as a function.
2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select • When a tape (tapes) is (are) inserted, corresponding
“g” to play one side, “j” to play presence indicators light up.
both sides or “RELAY”* (Relay Play) to
Searching for the beginning of a
play both decks in succession.
track (AMS*)
3 Press hH. During playback, press > or . repeatedly
The tape starts playing. for the number of songs you want to skip
Press hH again to play the reverse side. forward (or backward).
Tape presence indicator The search direction, + (forward) or
– (backward), and the number of songs being
skipped (1~9) appear in the display.
ALL DISCS
SURR
EFFECT
Example: searching forward 2 songs
V - GROOVE LINK
A B
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Note
* Relay Play follows this cyclic sequence:
The AMS function may not operate correctly under
Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t
the following circumstances:
Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side)
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
– When the system is placed near a television.
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Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a whole disc (VIDEO CD, audio CD, MP3 audio tracks), tape, radio or other
connected components. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Recording from a CD
Steps Recording Manually
(CD Synchro Recording)
1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Press DVD. Press a function button for the recording source.

2
Load the disc you want to Load the disc or tape (or other audio sources),
3 record. or tune to the station you want to record.
Press CD SYNC. Press REC PAUSE/START.

4
Deck B stands by for recording.
REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side.

5 Select “j” (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START. If you are recording manually, press hH to start

6 playing the source (for disc or tape).
Recording starts.
7 Press x to stop recording.
Tips • You can mix the sound from the component

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another
from the front side. If you start from the reverse function such as DVD, tape, radio or MD connected
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. to this system. To record the mixed sound, press
• For recording from the reverse side: GAME MIXING after step 4 of “Recording
After step 1, press TAPE A/B to select deck B and Manually” and then press REC PAUSE/START to
press hH twice to start playback of the reverse start recording. Game Mixing does not function
side. Press x at the point where you want to start during CD Synchro Recording.
recording. The TAPE B reverse side indicator lights • When there is severe noise, set “DVD POWER
up. OFF” by DVD power manage function (page 42).
• For recording from the radio: Note
If noise is heard while recording from the radio, • You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. • CD synchro recording is not available for DVDs
• For recording from a disc to a tape manually: and JPEG image file.
You can press > or . to select tracks during
recording pause mode (after step 4 and before step
6).
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Recording a disc by 8 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side. Select
specifying track order
“j” (or RELAY) to record on both
— Program Edit sides.
You can record tracks from all the discs in the 9 Press REC PAUSE/START.
order you want. When programming, make Recording starts.
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape. To Do This
1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B, Cancel Program Edit Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “1 DISC” or
then press DVD.
“ALL DISCS” lights up in
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the display.
“PGM” lights up in the display. Clear a track from Press CLEAR on the remote
the end of the program when playback is stopped.
3 Press DISC SKIP-EXCHANGE (or
D.SKIP on the remote) or one of the
Tape
DISC 1~3 button to select a disc.
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,
Timer recording radio
proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the programs
display.
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
4 Press > or . repeatedly until the station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
track number you want appears in the
display. page 41) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 14) beforehand.
When programming an MP3 audio track,
press ALBUM + or – to select album, then 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
press . or > repeatedly until the track “Listening to the radio” on page 42).
number you want appears.
5 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote.
remote). “DAILY SET?” appears in the display.
The track(s) is (are) programmed. The
program step number appears. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“REC SET?”, then press PUSH ENTER
6 To program additional tracks, repeat (or ENTER on the remote).
steps 3 to 5. “ON” appears and the hour indication
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same flashes in the display.
disc.
4 Set the time to start recording.
7 Press CD SYNC. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour,
Deck B standby for recording. The REC then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on
PAUSE/START indicator flashes. the remote).
The minute indication starts flashing.
Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute,
then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on
the remote).
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Timer-recording radio programs
(continued)
5 Repeat step 4 to set the time to stop
recording.
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 Press @/1 to turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.
To Do this
Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
press M or m repeatedly to
select “REC SELECT?”. Then,
press PUSH ENTER (or
ENTER on the remote).
Change the setting Start from step 1.
Cancel timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
operation SELECT on the remote and
select “TIMER OFF?”. Then,
Notes
• You cannot activate the Timer Recording and Daily
Timer at the same time.
• If you activate the Timer Recording and the Sleep
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Timer
Recording and Daily Timer will not be activated.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer
Recording.
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
Tip
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
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Sound Adjustment
Selecting the preset

Adjusting the sound
effect
VIDEO
V CD C VIDEO
V CD C
You can reinforce the bass and create a more
powerful sound. Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ
repeatedly to select the preset effect you
Press GROOVE repeatedly. want.
Each time you press the button, the display The preset effect name appears in the display.
changes cyclically as follows: See the chart “Preset effect options”.
GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t To cancel the effect
GROOVE OFF
Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until
GROOVE ON “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display.
The volume switches to power mode and the Preset effect options
equalizer curve changes to suit the music
MENU Effect For
source.
button
Sound Adjustment
V-GROOVE ON MUSIC ROCK standard music
The volume switches to power mode and the EQ POP sources.
equalizer curve changes to suit the movie JAZZ
DANCE
source. SOUL
ORIENTAL
MOVIE ACTION soundtracks and
EQ DRAMA special listening
MUSICAL situations.
GAME ARCADE Play station 1, 2 and
EQ RACING other video game
ADVENTURE music sources.
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A.F.D. AUTO: Auto Format Decoding
Selecting the sound field (A.F.D.). The number of sound channels is
VIDEO depends on the source, which is recorded on
V CD C
the discs. Playback of 2 channels source such
as audio CD, VIDEO CD and MP3 audio
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select
tracks would only produce 2 sound channels
the sound field you want.
where as the number of sound channels during
“SURR” lights up in the display when sound DVD’s playback is depend on audio format
field with surround effect is selected. selection. This setting is ideal when you want
Each time you press the button, the display to listen to the original sound from the source.
changes cyclically as follows: PRO LOGIC: Performs Pro Logic decoding.
The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded
SBS MULTI1) t A.F.D. AUTO1) t
into 4.1 channels.
PRO LOGIC1) t PLII MOVIE1) t
PLII MUSIC1) t LINK t PLII MOVIE: Performs Pro Logic II Movie
LINK SURR t 2CH SURR t 2CH mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movie
STEREO encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this
mode can reproduce 5.1 channels sound when
When the headphone are connected watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
HP 2CH t HP SURR t HP VIRTUAL1)
PLII MUSIC: Performs Pro Logic II Music
1)
These sound fields can be selected during mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
DVD function except when: stereo sources such as CDs.
— the system is in standby for recording or
LINK: Reproduces the surround sound
recording.
channels from the front sound channels output
— Game Mixing is activated.
with different output levels.
— Key Control is activated.
— Karaoke mode is used. LINK SURR: Reproduces the surround sound
— a microphone is connected. channels from the front sound channels output
SBS MULTI (Sound Broadcasting System with different output levels.
Multi mode): Performs suitable decoding based 2CH STEREO: Reproduces stereo output from
on the source to maximize the sound field multi channel source playback such as DVDs.
effect. This mode lets you enjoy audio You should select this mode or 2CH SURR
playback of all types of discs from multiple when only front speakers are connected.
speakers.
2CH SURR: Reproduces stereo output from
multi channel source playback such as DVDs
with surround effect.
HP 2CH: The normal sound field of
headphone.
HP SURR: The headphone sound field with
surround effect.
HP VIRTUAL: The headphone sound field
with virtual surround effect.
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5 Press M and m or < and , repeatedly
Adjusting the graphic to select the personal file number
where you want to store the equalizer
equalizer and storing the setting.
personal file You can select from “P FILE 1” to
“P FILE 3”.
VIDEO
V CD C 6 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
remote).
You can adjust the sound by raising or The setting is stored automatically in the
lowering the level of specific frequency band, personal file number you selected in step 5.
then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in The previous setting stored at this memory
the memory. location is erased and replaced by the new
Before adjustment, select the preset effect you setting.
want for your basic sound.
To call up the personal file
1 Press AMP MENU. Press P FILE repeatedly until the personal file
“SPECTRUM” appears on the display. number you want appears in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select Tip
Sound Adjustment
“EQ EDIT”, then press PUSH ENTER If you do not want to store a personal file, press
(or ENTER on the remote). PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote) after
step 3.
Frequency band and frequency level
appears.
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select a
frequency band, then press M or m
repeatedly to adjust the level.
Frequency band Frequency level
ALL DISCS
SURR
EFFECT
V - GROOVE LINK
A B
4 Press and hold P FILE until the

personal file number appears in the
display.
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Display
Changing the spectrum

Turning off the display analyzer display
— Power Saving Mode
1 Press AMP MENU.
The demonstration display and the clock “SPECTRUM” appears in the display.
display can be turned off to minimize the
amount of power consumed during standby 2 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
remote).
mode (Power Saving Mode).
The last selected spectrum appears.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is turned off until the 3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
demonstration display or the clock display setting you want.
disappears. The display changes as follows:
To cancel Power Saving Mode SPECTRUM 1T t SPECTRUM 2
Y Y
Press DISPLAY once to show the SPECTRUM OFF SPECTRUM 3
demonstration display or twice to show R R
t SPECTRUM 4 T
the clock display.
Each time you press the button, the system 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
changes cyclically as follows: remote).
Demonstration1) t Clock2) t Power Saving Note

Mode Depending on the audio source and decoding format,
1) the spectrum analyzer may not display during DVD
The display changes and the indicators flashes even
function.
when the system is turned off.
2)
“--.-- ” appears in the display if you have not set the
clock.
Adjusting the brightness
Tips
• The @/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving of the display
Mode.
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
1 Press AMP MENU.
• During Power Saving Mode, the following item do “SPECTRUM” appears.
not functions:
— Setting the time.
“DIMMER”, then press PUSH ENTER
— Changing the AM tuning interval (except for
(or ENTER on the remote).
Saudi Arabian models).
— Pressing a function button to turn the power on. The last selected dimmer appears.
— Switching the function of MD (VIDEO).
— Changing “DVD POWER” settings (page 42).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
— Changing the color system.
The display changes as follows:
t DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2 T
tDIMMER 3T

remote).
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Checking the playing time,
Changing the power remaining time and titles
illuminator
Press DISPLAY during playback.
You can select the power illuminator as you Each time you press the button, the display
want. changes cyclically as follows:
Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select x When playing a DVD
the power illuminator you want when the Playing time of the current title t Remaining
system is turned on. time of the current title t Playing time of the
Each time you press the button, the power current chapter t Remaining time of the
illuminator mode changes cyclically as follows: current chapter t Disc title1) t Clock display
PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 (for eight seconds) t Effect status t Sound
t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF field status t Karaoke effect status6)
Notes x When playing an audio CD/VIDEO CD
• When you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the without PBC function
remote), power illuminator shows the current Playing time of the current track t Remaining
volume level.
time of the current track t Playing time of the
• During the demonstration display, you can turn on
or off power illuminator by pressing current disc2) t Remaining time of the current
ILLUMINATION. disc2) t Track title3) t Clock display (for
• Depending on the audio source and decoding eight seconds) t Effect status t Sound field
Display
format, the power illuminator may not display status t Karaoke effect status6)
during DVD function.
x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function (ver 2.0)
Viewing information Playing time of the current scene4) t Clock
display (for eight seconds) t Effect status t
about the disc in the Sound field status t Karaoke effect status6)
display x When playing an MP3 audio track
Playing time of the current track t Remaining
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current track t Track title5) t
time of the current track or that of the disc.
Album title t Clock display (for eight
When a DVD-TEXT or CD-TEXT disc or a
seconds) t Effect status t Sound field status
disc with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
t Karaoke effect status6)
files is loaded, you can also check the
information recorded on disc, such as the titles.
When the system detects DVD-TEXT or
CD-TEXT discs, the “DVD TEXT” or continued
“CD TEXT” indication appears in the display.
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Viewing information about the disc in • Disc with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
the display (continued) image files
Total number of albums in the disc2) or total
x When playing a JPEG image file number of tracks or files in the selected album3)
Current file number t File title t Album t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect
title t Clock display (for eight seconds) t status t Sound field status t Karaoke effect
Effect status t Sound field status t Karaoke status5)
effect status6)
1)
For DVD-TEXT disc only. • DVD
2)
During normal play only. Total number of titles on the disc t Disc title4)
3)
For CD-TEXT disc only. t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect
4)
May not appear with still images. status t Sound field status t Karaoke effect
5)
When you playback a track with an ID3 tag status5)
version 1.0 or version 1.1, the track title from the 1)
For CD-TEXT discs only.
ID3 tag is displayed. 2)
6) When the play mode is not “ALBM” or ALBM
When KARAOKE PON, MPX L or MPX R is
SHUF”.
selected only. 3)
When the play mode is “ALBM” or “ALBM
Note SHUF”.
4)
• Only alphabet letters, numbers and some symbol For DVD-TEXT discs only.
can be display. 5)
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.0 and 1.1. selected.
• If you play back the MP3 audio track with an ID3 Depending on the disc, some DVD TEXT or
tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track CD TEXT information may not appear.
title.
• The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII x During “PGM” mode
and ISO standards, Joliet format discs can only be
displayed in ASCII. Incompatible characters will be
The last track number of the program and total
displayed as “(space)”. number of programed step t Disc title1) t
• Playing time and remaining time of the track may Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect
not displayed accurately when an MP3 audio track status t Sound field status t Karaoke
of VBR (variable bit rate) is played. status2)
1)
For discs with CD-TEXT or MP3 audio tracks.
Checking the total playing 2)
time and titles selected only.
Note
Press DISPLAY when the playback is Depending on the DVD, the disc information may not
stopped. be displayed.
Each time you press the button, the display Tip
changes cyclically as follows: You can check the playing time of the disc using the
Control Menu (see “Viewing information about the
x During play modes other than “PGM” disc in the on-screen display” on page 53).
• CD/VIDEO CD
Total number of tracks on the disc and total
playing time of the disc t Disc title1) t
Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect
status t Sound field status t Karaoke effect
status5)
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Viewing information • T **:**:**
about the disc in the on- Playing time of the current title
• T– **:**:**
screen display Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
You can check the playing time and remaining Playing time of the current chapter
time of the current title, chapter, or track, and
• C– **:**:**
the total playing time of the disc.
Remaining time of the current chapter
You can also check the DVD-TEXT, CD-
TEXT, disc title, track title, file title and ID3 • **:**:**
tag recorded on the disc. Playing time of the menu or current title
without a chapter
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC
1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. functions)
The Control Menu appears.
• **:**
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select Playing time of the current scene
“TIME”, then press ENTER.
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without
3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change PBC functions) or audio CD
the time information. • T **:**
The display and the kinds of the time that
Display
Playing time of the current track
you can change depend on the disc you are
• T–**:**
playing.
Remaining time of the current track
Time information Disc type • D **:**
1: DVD DVD
Playing time of the current disc
18(34) • D–**:**
T 1:32:55 Remaining time of the current disc
x When playing an MP3 audio track
• T **:**
Playing time of the current track
• T– **:**
Remaining time of the current track
To turn off the Control Menu
Note
• Only alphabet letters, numbers and some symbols
can be displayed.
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
system can only display a limited number of
characters. Depending on the disc, not all text
characters are displayed.
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Checking the date
information
(JPEG image file only)
You can check the date information during play

when Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image
files.
The Control Menu appears on the on-screen
display.
“DATE”, then press ENTER.
Date information
1: MOUNTAIN JPEG
FAMILY
1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY
2003 / 1 / 1
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital

camera image format defined by the Japan
Electronics & Information Technology Industries
Association.
Note
If there is no date information or data is damaged on
the disc, the system cannot display the date
information.
Tip
You can change the date display format in “JPEG
DATE” of “CUSTOM SETUP” (see page 27).
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Other Features
Notes
• When GAME MIXING is activated, video signal
Enhancing the video game from the video game player connected to the
GAME INPUT jacks will only be output from the
sound system’s VIDEO OUT jacks. Therefore, to view
game images, connect the system and your TV
— Game Sync using only the supplied video cable. You will view
video images from DVD if you make S Video or
You need to connect a video game player component video connections.
(see “Hooking up optional components” on • Game Mixing is cancelled when you press REC
PAUSE/START.
page 59). • Game Mixing does not function during CD Synchro
Recording.
Press GAME.
“GAME EQ” is selected automatically.
Tip
Singing along: Karaoke
If you press GAME while the power is off, the power
turns on automatically and GAME is selected as the You can sing along with any multiplex VIDEO
function. CD or audio CD. You can also output either the
left or right channel sound from both speakers
while playing a stereo CD or VIDEO CD. Note
Mixing video game sound that this results in monaural sound. For
with other sound source example, when playing a Karaoke VIDEO CD
(disc with the vocals on one channel and the
— Game Mixing instruments on the other channel), you can
switch the sound to cancel the vocal track and
You can mix the sound from the component listen only to the instruments from both
Other Features
connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with speakers. You cannot change the sound of MP3
another function such as DVD, tape, radio or audio tracks. You need to connect an optional
MD connected to this system. microphone.
1 Select the source sound you want. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down
the microphone volume.
2 Press GAME MIXING.
Each time you press the button, the level of 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC
jack.
the game sound changes cyclically as
follows: 3 Press KARAOKE/MPX.
MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t Each time you press the button, the display
MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF changes cyclically as follows:
Tips KARAOKE PON t MPX L* t MPX R*
• To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING t KARAOKE OFF
after step 4 of “Recording Manually” on page 44 To sing karaoke of multiplex audio CD or
and then press REC PAUSE/START to start
recording. VIDEO CD, select “MPX L” or “MPX R”.
• The GAME MIXING indicator lights up while The “m” indicator appears in the display
Game Mixing is activated and it will remain active when a karaoke mode is activated.
while the power is on even if the function is To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal
changed.
level of the music source, select
“KARAOKE PON”.
* You cannot select MPX L and MPX R
during DVD playback.
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Singing along: Karaoke (continued)
Mixing and recording
4 Start playing the music and adjust the sounds
volume.
You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the
5 Adjust the microphone volume by components and singing or speaking into a
turning MIC LEVEL.
microphone.
To Do this The mixed sound can be recorded on a tape.
Use VIDEO CDs or Turn on your TV and select
DVDs the video input. 1 Do the procedure for singing along
(steps 1 to 5 on page 55). Then, insert a
Cancel karaoke mode Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN,
disconnect the microphone recordable tape in deck B.
from MIC jack, then press
KARAOKE/MPX
2 Press the function button of the source
you want to record (e.g., DVD).
repeatedly until “m”
disappears. If you want to record from TAPE A, press
TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A is
Adjust the microphone Turn ECHO LEVEL to
echo adjust the echo effect. To
selected.
cancel the echo effect, turn 3 Press REC PAUSE/START.
ECHO LEVEL to MIN.
Deck B standby for recording. The REC
Adjust the key Press KEY CONTROL # PAUSE/START button flashes.
(Except JPEG or 2 on the remote to suit
image file) your vocal range. You can 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
adjust the key higher or g to record on one side. Select j
lower in 13 halftone steps (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
(26 ~ #6).
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Notes
• With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when 6 Press hH to start playing the source
you select “KARAOKE PON”. to be recorded.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as Start singing along with the music.
the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
monaural. After you have finished.
• If you connect the microphone while playing a Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
5.1 channel, the sound switches to 2 channel.
microphone from MIC jack.
• If the disc changes, karaoke mode is canceled.
• Karaoke can be used during DVD function only. Tips
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when: • You can mix and record sound from microphone
— only a few instruments are playing. after step 2. To record the sound see “Recording
— a duet is being played. Manually” on page 44. To stop recording, press x.
— the source has strong echoes or chorus. • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
— the singer’s voice deviates from the center. microphone away from the speakers or change the
— the voice on the source is singing in high direction of the microphone.
soprano or tenor. • If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
DVD function and not playing a disc.
Tip • When high level sound signals are input, the system
You cannot select KARAOKE PON, MPX L or automatically adjust the recording level to prevent
MPX R for discs with JPEG image files. distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level
Control Function).
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Falling asleep to music Waking up to music
— Sleep Timer — Daily Timer
You need to use the remote to activate the You can wake up to music at a preset time
Sleep Timer. You can set the system to turn off every day. Make sure you have set the clock
at a preset time, so you can fall asleep to the (see “Setting the clock” on page 14).
music. 1 Prepare the music source you want to
Press SLEEP. play.
Each time you press the button, the minute • DVD: Load a disc. To start from a
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as specific track, make a program (see
follows: “Creating your own program” on page
22).
AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t … t 10 t
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want
OFF
to play facing forward.
* The system turns off when the current disc or tape
finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes). • Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Listening to the radio” on page
To Do this 42).
Check the remaining Press SLEEP once. 2 Adjust the volume.
time**
Change the time to turn Press SLEEP
remote.
off repeatedly to select the
time you want. “DAILY SET?” appears in the display.
Other Features
Cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP 4 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the
repeatedly until remote).
“SLEEP OFF” appears
“ON” appears and the hour digits flash in
in the display.
the display.
** You cannot check the remaining time when you 5 Set the time to start playback.
select “SLEEP AUTO”. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour,
Note then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on
Do not set to “SLEEP AUTO” during CD Synchro the remote).
Recording on a tape. The minute indication flashes.
Tip Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute,
You can use the Sleep Timer, even you have not set then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on
the clock. the remote).
6 Set the time to stop playback following
step 5 above.
7 Press M or m repeatedly until the music
source you want appears.
The display changes as follows:
t TUNER y DVD PLAY T
t TAPE PLAY T
continued
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Waking up to music (continued)

remote).
The type of timer, followed by the start
time, stop time and the music source
appears, then the original display appears.
9 Press @/1 to turn off the system.
Other Operations
To Do this
Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT on the remote and
select “DAILY SELECT?”,
then press PUSH ENTER
Change the setting Start from step 1.
Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER
operation SELECT on the remote and
select “TIMER OFF?”, then
Notes
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and Timer
Recording at the same time.
• If you use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at
the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• If the system is on at the preset time, the Daily
Timer will not be activated.
Tip
The systems turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
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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
To the digital input jack TV or Projector
of the digital component
To the component video input
of the TV or projector
MD deck or VCR
TV
From the audio output of the connected
component F To the video input of the TV
Optional Components
H
To the audio input of the

I connected component
From the audio and
video output of the
video game player MD deck or VCR etc.
To the S Video input jack of the TV

Video game player
Sub woofer TV
A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Notes

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the • To enjoy video game sound, see “Enhancing the
video game sound” on page 55, or see “Selecting
video output of the optional video game player the preset effect” on page 47 for video game sound
to this jack. effects.
• The video game machine image may appear on the
B GAME INPUT AUDIO jacks TV screen even if the system is turned off.
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the • If you press GAME while the system is off, the
audio output of the optional video game player system turns on, the function switches to GAME,
to these jacks. You can then output audio and the equalizer also switches to the GAME EQ
(previously selected effect).
through this system. To listen to the analog
• If you press GAME while the system is on, the
sound of connected video game, press GAME. function switches to GAME and the equalizer
automatically switches to the GAME EQ
(previously selected effect).
continued
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Hooking up optional components H SUBWOOFER OUT jack
(continued) Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect
an optional sub woofer* to this jack.
C DVD DIGITAL OUT jack
* SA-GN1 is recommended.
Use a digital optical cable (square, not
In some areas, the SA-GN1 may not yet be
supplied) to connect the digital input of the
available.
optional MD deck or amplifier to this jack. You
can then record digital audio from this system. Note
The effect may be limited or noise may occur
Note depending on the connected sub woofer or the type
There is no digital audio output from this jack during of music being played. For details, consult your
playback of a DVD, VIDEO CD or MP3 audio tracks. nearest Sony dealer.
D MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks I AUDIO OUT jack

Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect the
audio output of the optional component (such audio input of the optional component such as
as MD deck or VCR) to these jacks. You can MD deck or VCR to this jack.
then output audio through this system.
E VIDEO OUT jack Listening to audio from a
Use a supplied video cable to connect the video
input of TV to this jack. connected component
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack
To Do This
Use the optional video cable (not supplied) to
Listen to a 1 Connect the audio cords.
connect component video input of the TV to connected MD deck See “Hooking up optional
these jacks. If your TV accept progressive components” on page 59.
format file signals, you must use this 2 Press MD (VIDEO).
connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to Start playing the connected
“PROGRESSIVE” in “Adjusting the TV MD deck.
screen” (page 30). Listen to a 1 Connect the audio cords.
Note
connected VCR See “Hooking up optional
components” on page 59.
You cannot output the video signal from GAME
2 Hold down MD (VIDEO)
INPUT VIDEO jack through COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT and S VIDEO OUT jacks of this system. on the system and press @/1
on the system while the
power is on. Release @/1
G S VIDEO OUT jacks
first, then release MD
Use an S video cord (not supplied) to connects (VIDEO). This switches the
video input of the TV to this jack. You can function from MD to
enjoy higher quality video images. VIDEO. Start playing the
connected VCR.
Note
You cannot output the video signal from GAME Listen to the sound 1 Press GAME.
INPUT VIDEO jack through COMPONENT VIDEO of a connected 2 Select the preset effect.
OUT and S VIDEO OUT jacks of this system. video game player See “Selecting the preset
effect” on page 47.
Notes
• If you press MD (VIDEO) while the power is off,
the power turns on automatically and MD (VIDEO)
is selected as the function.
• If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO
function is selected, or you want to switch back to
MD function, repeat step 2 of “Listen to a
connected VCR”.
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Recording on a connected Connecting external
component antennas
To Do This Connect an external antenna to improve the
reception.
Make a digital 1 Connect the optional optical
recording from an cable from DVD DIGITAL FM antenna
audio CD onto a OUT jack to digital audio
connected MD deck input MD deck. Connect an optional FM external antenna. You
can also use the TV antenna instead.
2 Start recording. Refer to
operating instructions
provided with the connected
MD deck.
FM75Ω
Make an analog 1 Connect an optional audio COAXIAL AM
recording from DVD, cord from AUDIO OUT
TAPE or TUNER onto jacks to the audio input of
a connected MD deck the MD deck.
See “Hooking up optional
components” on page 59.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating
instruction provided with AM antenna
connected component. Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet)
Record the audio and 1 Connect an optional audio insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
video signals from a cords from AUDIO OUT Leave the supplied AM loop antenna
VIDEO CD onto a jack and the supplied video connected.
video tape cable from the VIDEO OUT Insulated wire
jack to the audio and video (not supplied)
Optional Components
input of your VCR.
2 Start recording.
Refer to the operating
FM75Ω
instruction provided with COAXIAL AM
connected component.
Tip
When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future
use.
Note
You cannot record from a VIDEO CD, an MP3 audio
track or a DVD digitally. When you record from a
VIDEO CD, an MP3 audio track or DVD to a
connected MD deck, make an analog recording on
MD.
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Troubleshooting
There is no sound.
Problems and remedies • Turn VOLUME clockwise.
• The headphones are connected to the PHONES
jack.
If you run into any problem using this system,
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
use the following check list.
cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Inserting the
First, check that the power cord is connected vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly speaker connections.
and firmly. • There is no audio output during Timer
Should any problem persist, consult your Recording.
nearest Sony dealer. • The system is in pause mode, in slow motion
play or in lock search. Press hH to return to
normal play mode.
When the `/1 indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the There is severe hum or noise.
following items. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system.
• Are the + and – speaker cords short circuited? Move the system away from the TV or VCR.
• Are you using only the prescribed speakers?
The sound from the component connected to the
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) jacks is distorted.
rear of the system?
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you
After checking the above items and fixing any
press MD (VIDEO), switch to “MD” function
problems, connect the power cord again and turn
(see “Listen to audio from a connected
on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if
the cause of the problem cannot be found even component” on page 60).
after checking all the above items, consult your “-- --:-- --” appears in the display.
nearest Sony dealer.
• A power failure occurred. Set the clock and timer
settings again.
General
The timer can not be set.
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug • Set the clock again (page 14).
in the power cord even though you haven’t The timer does not function.
turned on the power.
• Set the clock correctly.
• The demonstration mode started. Press @/1 (see
• You cannot activate the Daily timer and Timer
step 7 on page 12).
Recording simultaneously.
The clock/timer setting is cancelled.
“DAILY SET?”, and “REC SET?” do not appear
• The power cord is disconnected or a power when you press the CLOCK/TIMER SET button
failure occurs. Redo “Setting the clock”
on the remote.
(on page 14). If you have set the timer, redo
“Waking up to music” (on page 57) and • Set the timer correctly.
“Timer-recording radio programs” (on page 45). • Set the clock.
The radio presetting is canceled. The remote does not function.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power • There is an obstacle between the remote and the
failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo system.
“Presetting radio stations” (on page 41). • The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
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The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. The disc does not eject.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 • You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro
persists, place the speakers farther away from the Recording, then press OPEN/CLOSE Z on the
TV set. system to eject the disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Speakers Play does not start.
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
Sound comes from only one channel or loaded.
unbalanced left and right volume. • Wipe the disc clean (page 69).
• Check the speaker connection and speaker • Replace the disc.
placement.
• Place the disc that this system can play (page 6).
The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Place the disc correctly.
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come • Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.
from the center speaker only. • Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on
There is no sound from the sub woofer. the disc, then leave the system turned on for a
few hours until the moisture evaporates.
• No sound is produced from the sub woofer when
you play a DVD that does not have sub woofer • Press hH to start play.
output recorded. • The region code on the DVD does not match the
• Make sure that the SUBWOOFER setting is set system.
to “YES” (page 36). • Cancel the Custom Parental Control function
(page 32).
There is no sound from the center speaker.
Disc access takes a longer time.
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate
level. • Set “DVD POWER ON” by DVD power manage
• The software being played back has limited function (page 42).
sound effects. Check the volume with the test Audio signal drops when making an analog
tone. recording to a connected optional component
Sound lacks bass. through AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are • Audio signal may be intermittently output from
connected correctly. AUDIO OUT jacks while recording if the
Troubleshooting
followings are done.
— SOUND FIELD is pressed.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG — the headphones are connected or
disconnected.
Player — a microphone is connected or disconnected.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” The recording is not done properly when making
appears on the display. a digital recording from the audio CD to a
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized connected MD deck through DVD DIGITAL OUT
Sony service facility. jacks.
• Digital audio data is output from the DVD
“MECHA LOCK” appears on the display. DIGITAL OUT jack without any surround
• Turn off the system and unplug AC power cord. effects or other sound processing, so that the
Then, connect the AC power cord again. audio data is output slightly ahead from the
sound from the speakers. Therefore, start the
The disc tray does not close.
connected MD deck recording in advance when
• The disc is not placed properly. making a digital recording to a connected MD
• Always close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE deck.
Z on the system. Trying to press the tray closed
with your fingers may cause problems with the
system. continued
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Problems and remedies (continued) MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet in the
The sound skips. expansion format.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 69). • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
• Replace the disc. “.MP3”.
• Try moving the system to a place without • The data is not stored in MP3 format even
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). though it has extension “.MP3”.
• Try moving the speakers away from the system, • The discs containing tracks other than MPEG 1
or placing them on separate stands. When you Audio Layer 3 files cannot be played back.
listen to a track with bass sounds at high volome, • The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.
the speaker vibration may cause the sound to
MP3 audio tracks take a longer time to playback
skip.
than others.
Play does not start from the first track. • After the system reads all tracks on the disc,
• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL playback may take more time than usual if
DISCS” and “1 DISC” appears in the display. — the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
• Resume Play has been selected. Press x in stop very large.
mode, then start playback (page 16). — the album and track organization structure is
• The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically very complex.
appears on the screen. The JPEG image file cannot be played.
Playback starts automatically. • The data CD is not recorded in JPEG format that
• The DVD features an auto playback function. conforms to ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in
expansion format.
Playback stops automatically. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension
• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
While playing such a disc, the playback stops at
• The data is not stored in JPEG format even
auto pause signal.
though it has extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.
The system turned off during DVD playback. • Length or width of image is more than 4720 dots.
• If the system is set in DVD pause mode, DVD • Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP”
top menu or DVD menu for approximately 1 from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD
hour, the system would turned off automatically. PRIORITY” and set to “JPEG” again (page 29).
You cannot perform some function such as • The JPEG image files in progressive format is
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, not supported.
Shuffle Play, or Program Play. • The system can play to a depth of 8 directories.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to The disc title, album title, track title, ID3 tag,
do some of the operations above. Refer to the DVD-TEXT and the CD-TEXT characters do not
operating instructions supplied with the disc.
appear properly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1,
level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The ID3 tag is not version 1.
• The character code that can be displayed by this
system are as follows.
— Upper cases (A to Z)
— Lower cases (a to z)
— Numbers (0 to 9)
— Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _)
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
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The sound effect is difficult to hear when you are Picture noise appears.
playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG sound track. • Clean the disc.
• Make sure the sound field is set properly (page • If video signal from your system has to go
48). through your VCR to your TV, the copy-
• Check the speaker connections and settings protection applied to some DVD programs could
(pages 10 and 36). affect picture quality. If you still experience
• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may problems after checking your connections, please
not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural try to connect your system directly to your TV’s
or stereo, even if the sound track is recorded in S Video input (page 11).
Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. • Set the color system to match your TV (page 31).
The sound loses stereo effect when you play an The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be
audio CD, VIDEO CD, MP3 audio tracks or DVD. changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” in
• Select “KARAOKE OFF”. “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you
• Make sure the system is connected properly. play a wide picture.
• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
Picture • If you connect the system with the S Video
cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you
There is no picture. may not change the aspect ratio.
• Press DVD on the system. • Depending on the TV, you may not change the
aspect ratio.
• Check that the system is connected securely.
• The video cable is damaged. Replace it with a Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the
new one. language you want.
• Make sure you connect the system to the video • Select the language you want for the on-screen
input jack of your TV (page 11). display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP”
• Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the in the Setup Menu (page 40).
TV correctly.
The language for the sound track cannot be
• You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in changed.
“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
though your TV cannot accept the signal in
being played.
progressive format. In this case, press x and
DVD MENU on the system simultaneously • The DVD prohibits changing the language for
Troubleshooting
(see page 31). the sound track.
• Make sure you select the video input on the TV The subtitles language cannot be changed.
so that you can view the pictures from the • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
system. DVD being played.
• Make sure you set the color system correctly, • The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
according to your TV color system.
• Make sure Game Mixing is cancelled. The subtitle’s cannot be turned off.
• Make sure you connect the system and your TV • The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
using only the supplied video cable. The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
continued
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Problems and remedies (continued) Optional components
There is no sound.
Tape Deck • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page
62) and check the condition of the system.
The tape does not record. • Connect the component properly (page 59) while
• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover checking:
the broken tab with adhesive tape. – if the cords are connected properly.
• The tape has reeled to the end. – if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a • Turn on the connected component.
decrease in sound level. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
• The tape heads are dirty. (See “Cleaning the tape the connected component and start playing.
heads” on page 69).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (See If the system still does not operate
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 69). properly after performing the above
The tape does not erase completely. measures or other troubles does not
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (See described above occur, reset the
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 69). system as follows:
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound Use the buttons on the system for this
drops out. operation.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. (See
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 69). 1 Unplug the power cord.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. 2 Plug the power cord back in.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (See 3 Press x, AMP MENU and ?/1 at the
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 69). same time.
4 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Tuner The system is reset to factory settings. All
the settings are cleared.
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
The system is reset to the factory settings
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
except for DVD settings. You should set the
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 41).
settings you made, such as the preset
• Connect the antenna properly (page 11).
stations, clock and timer.
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend
you connect a commercially available antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend
it fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cord as possible.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• Set “DVD POWER OFF” by DVD power
manage function (page 42).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE so that “MONO” disappears.
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To return the DVD setup to the Please Wait
default settings, perform reset as • The system is doing initialization process.
follows:
Play Limit
1 Press DVD SETUP on the remote in • You tried to playback an MP3 audio track whose
stop mode. format is not supported by this system.
The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen Data Error
display. • You tried to playback a JPEG image file whose
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select format is not supported by this system.
“RESET”, then press PUSH ENTER Not in Use
(or ENTER on the remote). • You pressed an invalid button.
“YES”, then press PUSH ENTER
TAPE
It takes a few seconds to complete. Do not No Tab
press ?/1 when resetting the system. • You cannot record the tape because the tab has
been removed from the tape.
Note No Tape
Turn off the sub woofer before you reset the system. • There is no tape in the tape deck.
Messages TIMER
OFF TIME NG!
One of the following messages may appear or • The on time and off time of Daily Timer or
flash in the display during operation. Timer Recording is same.
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG SET CLOCK!

• You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before
Cannot Play the clock is set.
• A disc that cannot be played was inserted.
SET TIMER!
Troubleshooting
• A disc with an unsupported Region code was
inserted. • You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before
Daily Timer or Timer Recording is set.
No Disc
• There is no disc on the disc tray.
Push STOP!
• You pressed PLAY MODE or DVD SETUP
during playback.
Step Full!
• You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).
Reading
• The system is reading information of the disc.
Some buttons are not available.
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Additional Information
In case color irregularity is observed
Precautions on a nearby TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of speaker
system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set.
On operating voltage However, color irregularity may still be observed on
Before operating the system, check that the operating the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of If color irregularity is observed...
your local power supply.
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30
On safety minutes.
• The system is not disconnected from the AC power If color irregularity is observed
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
again...
outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the IMPORTANT NOTICE
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the Caution: This system is capable of holding a still
component, unplug the system and have the video image or on-screen display image on your
component checked by qualified personnel before television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still
operating it any further. video image or on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk
• The AC power cord must be changed only at the
permanent damage to your television screen.
qualified service shop.
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to
On placement this.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is: On operation
— extremely hot or cold
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
— dusty or dirty
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
— very humid moisture may condense on the lens inside the
— vibrating system. Should this occur, the system will not
— subject to direct sunlight operate properly. Remove any disc and leave the
• Use caution when placing the system or speakers on system turned on for about an hour until the
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, moisture evaporates.
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the • When you move the system, take out any disc.
surface may result.
On heat build-up
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
If you use this system at a large volume, the 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning

your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on discs Cleaning the cabinet
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
Wipe the disc from the center out. detergent solution.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
To save a tape permanently
intended for vinyl LPs. To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat over, break off the tape tab. Refer to the instructions
sources such as hot air dusts nor leave it in a car of the tape.
parked in direct sunlight. Before placing a tape in the tape
• Do not use disc encircled with a protection ring.
deck
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using disc that have glue or similiar tacky Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise the
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck
special ink when the label was printed, there is a and become damaged.
chance that the disc or label may become attached When using a tape longer than 90
to parts inside this system. When this occurs, it may
not be possible to remove the disc, and may also minutes
cause this system to malfunction. Be sure to check The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
that the label side of the disc is not sticky before operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.
using. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
The following types of disc should not be used: deck.
— Rental or used discs with attached seals where Cleaning the tape heads
the glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
of the seal on the disc is tacky.
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
— Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use
that feels tacky when touched. separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning
star) cannot be played on this system. Attempting to cassette.
do so may damage the system. Do not use such
discs. Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use
with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
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Inputs
Specifications GAME (VIDEO): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
(phono jack)
GAME (AUDIO): Voltage 250 mV,
Amplifier section (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 450 mV/250 mV,
MHC-GN88D (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
The following are measured at AC 220V 50/60 Hz MIC: sensitivity 1 mV,
DIN power output (rated) (phone jack) impedance 10 kilohms
Front speaker: 185 + 185 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Outputs
Center speaker: 50 watts AUDIO OUT: Voltage 250 mV
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) (phono jacks) impedance 1 kilohms
Surround speaker: 50 + 50 watts VIDEO OUT: max. output level 1 Vp-p,
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) (phono jack) unbalanced, Sync.
negative load impedance
Continuous RMS power output (reference) 75 ohms
Front speaker: 235 + 235 watts COMPONENT VIDEO
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
THD) PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Center speaker: 70 watts PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% S VIDEO OUT
THD) (4-pin/mini-DIN jack):
Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
Surround speaker: 70 + 70 watts Sync negative
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% C: 0.286 Vp-p load
THD) impedance 75 ohms
PHONES: accepts headphones of
(stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more
MHC-GN77D FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to
The following are measured at AC 220V 50/60 Hz 16 ohms
DIN power output (rated) SUBWOOFER OUT: Voltage 250 mV
Front speaker: 110 + 110 watts (phono jack) impedance 1 kilohms
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of
Center speaker: 30 watts 8 ohms to 16 ohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Surround speaker: 30 + 30 watts CENTER SPEAKER: accept impedance of
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) 8 ohms to 16 ohms
Continuous RMS power output (reference) Disc player section
Front speaker: 150 + 150 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% Laser Semiconductor laser
THD) (DVD: λ = 650 nm,
Center speaker: 40 watts CD: λ = 780 nm)
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% Emission duration:
THD) continuous
Surround speaker: 40 + 40 watts Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz):
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% 2 Hz – 22 kHz = (±1dB)
THD) CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
(±0.5 dB)
Video color system format NTSC, PAL
(except Latin American models)
DVD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wave length 660 nm
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Tape player section Speaker
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Front speaker SS-GN88D
Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit,
using Sony TYPE I bass-reflex type,
cassette magnetically shielded
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) Speaker units
0.1% W.RMS (NAB) Sub woofer 20 cm, cone type
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Woofer: 8 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Tuner section Nominal impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 x 415 x
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner 320 mm
Mass Approx. 8.7 kg net per
FM tuner section speaker
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker SS-RS88D for MHC-GN88D
Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Speaker system 2-way, 3-units,
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded
Speaker units
AM tuner section
Woofer: 10 cm, cone type
Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
(with the interval set at Nominal impedance 8 ohms
9 kHz) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 175 x 415 x
530 – 1,710 kHz 190 mm
(with the interval set at Mass Approx. 4.8 kg net per
10 kHz) speaker
Antenna AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Surround speaker/Center speaker SS-RS77D
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz for MHC-GN77D
Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit,
bass-reflex type,
Speaker units
Full range 7 x 10 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
121 mm
speaker
Center Speaker SS-CT88 for MHC-GN88D
Speaker system 1-way, 2-unit,
bass-reflex type,
Speaker units
Full range 8 cm, cone type
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
117 mm
speaker
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Specifications (continued)
General
Power requirements 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
MHC-GN88D 320 watts
MHC-GN77D 220 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d)
HCD-GN88D/ Approx. 280 x 360 x
HCD-GN77D 386.5 mm
Mass :
HCD-GN88D Approx. 15.2 kg
HCD-GN77D Approx. 12.9 kg
Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander (1)
Batteries (2)
FM lead antenna (1)
Video cable (1)
Front speaker pads (8)
Center/Surround speaker
pads (12)
Speaker cords (10 m) (2)
(MHC-GN77D only)
Speaker cord (3.5 m) (1)
(MHC-GN77D only)
Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.
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Dolby Pro Logic II
Glossary Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from two-channel sources.
Album This is done using an advanced, high-purity
Section of a music or picture piece on a data matrix surround decoder that extracts the
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG spatial properties of the original recording
image files. without adding any new sounds or tonal
colorations.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode
composed of several chapters. The Movie mode is for use with stereo
television shows and all the programmes
Dolby Digital encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is
This sound format for movie theaters is more enhanced soundfield directionality that
advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel
this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound.
sound with an expanded frequency range and a
subwoofer channel for deep bass is Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
independently provided. This format is also The Music mode is for use with any stereo
called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is music recordings, and provides a wide and
counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only deep sound space.
when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
DTS
channels in this format are recorded separately
to realize superior channel separation. Digital audio compression technology that the
Futhermore, since all the signals are processed Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This
digitally, less signal degradation occurs. technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround.
The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete
Dolby Pro Logic Surround subwoofer channel in this format. DTS
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high
Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four quality digital audio. The good channel
channels from two-channel sound. Compared separation is realized because the all channel
with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby data is recorded discrete and processed in
Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right digital.
panning more naturally and localizes sounds
more precisely. To take full advantages of
Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have
one pair of surround speakers and a center continued
speaker. The surround speakers output
monaural sound.
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Glossary (continued) Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video
camera, for a scene are recorded on some
DVD DVDs.
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as Multilingual function
a CD. Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
The data capacity of a single-layer and single- picture are recorded on some DVDs.
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times Parental Control
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a
disc by the age of the users according to the
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB,
limitation level in each country. The limitation
and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one playback is completely prohibited, violent
of the worldwide standards for digital scenes are skipped or replaced with other
compression technology. The picture data is scenes and so on.
compressed to about 1/40 of its original size.
The DVD also uses variable rate coding Playback Control (PBC)
technology that changes the data to be allocated Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
according to the status of the picture. to control playback. By using menu screens
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more you can enjoy playing simple interactive
realistic audio presence. programs, programs with search functions, and
so on.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such
This system conforms to Version 1.1 and
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Version 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the
File disc type.
Section of a picture on a data CD containing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
JPEG image files. (Version. 1.1 discs)
Film based software, Video based Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well
software as music.
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
based software. Film based DVDs contain the (Version. 2.0 discs)
same images (24 frames per second) that are Play interactive software using menu screens
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays addition to the video playback function of
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. Version 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play
Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) high-resolution still pictures, if they are
included on the disc.
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes
may be recorded.
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Progressive format Track
Compared to the Interlace format that Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD
alternately shows every other line of an image or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track
(field) to create one frame, the Progressive number enabling you to locate the track you
format shows the entire image at once as a want.
single frame. This means that while the
Interface format can show 30 frames (60 fields) Disc
in one second, the Progressive format can show DVD Title
60 frames in one second. The overall picture structure
quality increases and still images, text, and Chapter
horizontal lines appear sharper. This system is Disc
compatible with 525 progressive format. VIDEO CD Track
or CD
Region Code structure
Index
This system is used to protect copyrights. Disc
A region code is allocated on each DVD MP3 Album
system or DVD disc according to the sales structure
region. Each region code is shown on the Track
system as well as on the disc packaging. The Disc
system can play the discs that match its region JPEG Album
structure
code. The system can also play discs with the
“ ” mark. Even when the region code is not
ALL File
shown on the DVD, the region limit may still
be activated.
VIDEO CD
Scene A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one
19), the menu screens, moving pictures and still of the worldwide standards for digital
pictures are divided into sections called compression technology. The picture data is
“scenes”. Each scene is assigned a secne compressed to about 1/140 of its original size.
number enabling you to locate the scene you Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain
want. up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Title
The longest section of a picture or a music Sound outside the range of human hearing are
piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture compressed while the sounds we can hear are
piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times
music piece on audio software. Each title is the audio information of conventional audio
assigned a title number enabling you to locate CDs.
the title you want. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution
still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
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Language code list
For details, see pages 27 and 28.
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati
1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho
1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese
1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish
1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahili
1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese 1521 Tamil
1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu
1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik
1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai
1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya
1059 Bulgarian 1239 Interlingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen
1060 Bihari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog
1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga
1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1540 Tatar
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapük
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof
1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1697 Zulu
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona
1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali
1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian
1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian
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Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

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Region code of DVDs you can

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Music discs encoded with

Cautions when playing a disc

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List of Button Location and Reference Pages

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Hooking up the system

Center Speaker AM loop antenna

Front speaker Front speaker

1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the surround speakers

Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Gray/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#)

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5 Connect the video input jack of your TV

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Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4))

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4 Unplug the AC power cord.

Positioning the speakers

Center speaker Notes

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2 Press M or m repeatedly to select 6 Press M or m repeatedly to select

3 Do the same procedure as steps 3 to 7 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

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Loading a disc DISC

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. VCD

2 Place a disc with the label side facing

When you play a When playing an audio CD:

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close the disc A B

Playing a disc DISC MP3

–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play ALL DISCS

You can play up to three discs (DVD, VIDEO

When playing a DVD:

DISC TITLE CHAP

DVD ALL DISCS

Disc presence indicator

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and playback starts from the selected track. Still FLOWER

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x When programming an MP3 audio track Notes

Next, press M and m or the numeric buttons

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3 Press ENTER. • The title, chapter or track number displayed on the