Sony TAV-L1 User Manual

2-687-040-11(1)TAV-L1© 2006 Sony CorporationIntegrated Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10 US– If the system does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operati

11 USVolume adjustment• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the window

12 US• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.• Do not

13 USGuide to basic operations of this systemThis system is a monitor with DVD player. The lift unit of this system has built-in 2.1 channel speakers.

14 USThis system has various types of menus:• MONITOR: MENUThis menu is effective for all inputs except FM input.• DVD: DVD MENUDVD TOP MENUDISPLAYThe

15 US1 – Lift up/down (page 69)POWER – On/standby (page 24)Switches off the system temporarily. The POWER indicator on the system (front of the lift

16 US2 CABLE (FUNCTION) (page 14)4 ENTChanges channels immediately.q; MENU (page 26)qs CH +/–Presses to scan through channels. To scan quickly through

17 US5 ./>• In DVD mode: Select next (+)/previous (–).• In FM mode: Select next (+)/previous (–) preset station.6 VOLUME +/–Increases (+)/decreases

18 US1: Checking the accessoriesRemote RM-ANP003 (1)Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)AC power cord (mains lead) (1)HD 15-HD 15 cable (1)Screws (2)FM wir

Getting Started19 US3: Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver/VCR1 Remove the covers.When all connections have been made, replace the covers.2 Conn

2 USBefore operating the system, please read the “Safety Information” section of this manual.Retain this manual for future reference.To reduce the ris

20 USTo prevent the system from toppling overNotes• Be sure to take measures to prevent the system from toppling over. If you fail to do so, the syste

Getting Started21 US4: Connecting the FM wire antennaConnect the supplied FM wire antenna for listening to the FM radio. Thread the wire antenna throu

22 US6: Selecting the monitor languageWhen you switch on the system for the first time, the Initial Setup menu appears on the screen.1 Press MONITOR t

Getting Started23 USTo quit the Quick SetupPress DISPLAY in any step.To recall the Quick Setup display1 Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNC

24 USProgramming the remote controlThe remote control is preset to operate Sony brand equipment.Follow the steps below to program your system’s remote

Enjoying the Connected Equipment25 USManufacturer’s CodesCable BoxesSatellite ReceiversViewing pictures from connected equipment1 Switch on the connec

26 USUsing other equipment with your remote controlTo operate other connected equipment with your system, first turn to page 25 and program the necess

Enjoying Discs27 USAvailable discsThe “DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.*1 Except for multi-channel pla

28 USNotes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RWIn some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the re

Enjoying Discs29 USCopyrightsThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual proper

3 USThis product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, plea

30 US1 Press SOUND FIELD.The present sound field appears in the front panel display.2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appe

Enjoying Discs31 USPlaying discs Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation d

32 US*1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.*2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/D

Enjoying Discs33 USx When playing a Super VCD• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of the audio track 1.• [1:1/L]: The sound of the left channel of the audio

34 USNotes• You cannot use Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play with Video CDs with PBC playback.• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in s

Enjoying Discs35 USWatching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)(DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only)Press m or M when the system is in pause mode

36 USListening to the FM radioPreset FM radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting FM radio stations” (page 37)).1 Press FM (FUNCTIO

Enjoying the FM Radio37 USPresetting FM radio stationsYou can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Pre

38 USNavigating through menus1 Press MONITOR to switch the remote FUNCTION to MONITOR.2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired input (other than

Using the Monitor Menu39 USNoteThe options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Only the options that can be operated are displayed.Video m

4 USImportant Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use t

40 US1 Press (OK) to select the option.• [Picture]: Adjusts to increase picture contrast, or decrease picture contrast.• [Brightness]: Adjusts to br

Using the Monitor Menu41 USScreen menuYou can select the options listed below on the Screen menu. To select options, see “Navigating through menus” (p

42 USAllows you to move the position of the picture left and right in the window. This function allows for horizontal adjustment of the picture being

Using the Monitor Menu43 USTips• If you are not familiar with the Parental Guideline rating system, you should select [Child], [Youth], or [Young Adul

44 USSelecting custom rating options (for Canadian model)For Canadian model, the custom rating menu includes the following options. For US model, see

Using the Monitor Menu45 USLabel Video InputsAllows you to identify A/V equipment you connected to the system, such as a cable box, satellite receiver

46 USLight SensorSelects [On] to enable the automatic brightness control. The light sensor measures the room brightness which allows the system to aut

Using the DVD’s Menu47 USNavigating through menusA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are

48 USNavigating through menusUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. 1 Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FU

Using the Player Control Menu49 USList of Control Menu itemsTipThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OF

5 USTable of ContentsAbout this manual ... 7Safety information ... 7Precaution

50 USSearching/selecting the disc You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by t

Using the Player Control Menu51 US2 Press (ENTER).[T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--].3 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press (

52 US1 Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD.2 Press TIME/TEXT.Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing the disc, the display c

Using the Player Control Menu53 USTo check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio) textBy pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD/DATA DVD

54 US5 Press ,.The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).6 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press

Using the Player Control Menu55 US5 Press (ENTER).Shuffle Play starts.“SHUF” appears in the front panel display.To return to normal playPress CLEAR,

56 USEnjoying the slide showWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression te

Using the Player Control Menu57 US• The system may take longer time to playback, when progressing to the following album or jump to other album.• Some

58 US4 Press M/m to select an album. x When selecting an albumPress H to start playing the selected album.x When selecting an imagePress PICTURE NAVI.

Using the Player Control Menu59 US5 Press M/m to select [MODE (MP3, JPEG)], then press (ENTER).The options for [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] appear.6 Press M

6 USAdvanced OperationsNavigating through menus ... 38Video menu ... 39Screen menu...

60 USLocking discs(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Co

Using the Player Control Menu61 US2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press (ENTER).The system is ready for playback.TipIf

62 USTo play a disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press H.The display for entering your password appears.2 Enter your 4-digit

Using the Player Control Menu63 US1 Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUNCTION to DVD.2 Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press x to stop

64 USSelect [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 62).x [OSD] (On-Screen Display)Switches the

Using the Player Control Menu65 USCustom settings[CUSTOM SETUP]Use this to set up playback-related (and other) settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the S

66 USAbout the indications in the lift unit/front panel display1 Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD)2 Playing status (DVD fun

Using the Lift Unit/Front Panel Display67 US(SW LEVEL)You can reinforce bass frequencies on any source.1 Press DVD (FUNCTION) to switch the remote FUN

68 US(AUDIO DRC)Narrows the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.1 Press DVD (FUNCTION

Using the Lift Unit/Front Panel Display69 US(LIFT MODE)The lift unit moves up and down by pressing on the system or remote. The lift unit can also b

7 USAbout this manual• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have t

70 US(OPTICAL IN)(COAXIAL IN)This system can receive Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals. To enjoy digital broadcast sound, connect a cable box or satel

Using Optional Equipment71 USConnecting optional equipmentYou can connect a wide range of optional equipment to the system. Connecting cords are not s

72 USConnecting to the system (side)NoteWhen connecting headphones, the lift unit does not move even if is pressed.To connect Do thisCable box or sa

Using Optional Equipment73 USTo connect Do thisPersonal Computer GConnect to the VIDEO 6 (PC IN) with the HD 15-HD 15 cable (analog RGB, 1.5 m (4 ft 1

74 USSpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSfor the US modelPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 2

Additional Information75 US* Corresponding to the VGA signal.This system does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.If a signal other than in th

76 USThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental control area code listLanguage code list (DVD function only)Code Lang

Additional Information77 USTroubleshootingCheck whether the POWER indicator is flashing in red or “PROTECT” appears in the front panel display.When PO

78 USNo color on programs• Select [Reset] in the [Video] menu to return to the factory settings (page 39).• Check the video cord connection.There is n

Additional Information79 USThe sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pres

8 USMagnetic influenceThis system contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic

80 USThe menu operations do not work• Make sure the remote FUNCTION setting is correct (select the desired remote FUNCTION).The MP3 audio track cannot

Additional Information81 USThe language for the sound track cannot be changed• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.• The DVD

82 US(When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-characte

Additional Information83 USIndexNumerics4:3 Default 415.1 Channel Surround 33AAccessories supplied 18ALBUM 50AMP MENU 67ANGLE 35Antenna, connecting 21

84 USRRegion code 28Remotecontrol sensor 17inserting batteries 18overview 14REPEAT 15ResetRESET 49Screen menu 42Video menu 39Resume Play 34RETURN (O)

::123Printed in JapanOKDo not holdPrinted on 100% recycled paper.When transporting the system, follow the protection procedure (page 12).

9 USPlacement• Do not obstruct the area where the lift unit moves up and down. It may cause a malfunction. Leave some space around the system. Otherwi