Sony DAV-LF1 User Manual

©2004 Sony Corporation2-108-606-15(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDA V-LF1

10GBUse the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For

100GBTuner sectionSystem PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer systemFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)Antenna (aerial) FM wi

Additional Information101GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a ti

102GBDTSDigital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format

Additional Information103GBRegion CodeThis system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according

104GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelTop PanelA DISC indicator*B Touch Panel Sensor (42)C Front panel dis

Additional Information105GBFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3D

106GBWhen listening to the radioWhen playing back a JPEG fileFM 10 MONO108.00MHzPreset numberCurrent bandCurrent stationMonaural/Stereo effectJPEG ALB

Additional Information107GBSubwoofer (Rear Panel)A PHONES jack (40)B EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jacks (25)C DIR-T1 jack (18)D AM terminals (23)E FM 75Ω

108GBRemoteNoteThis remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile.A Z (eject) (40, 41)B DI

Additional Information109GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icela

11GBTips• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.• The Contro

110GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.DVD Setup Menu

Additional Information111GBSPEAKER SETUPSIZEDISTANCEFRONTCENTERSURROUNDYESYESNONEBEHINDSUBWOOFERYESFRONT 1.0m – 7.0mCENTER1.0m – 7.0m*SURROUND1.0m – 7

112GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu List* The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting (page

Additional Information113GBNumerics16:9 874:3 LETTER BOX 874:3 PAN SCAN 87AALBUM 46, 54Album 7, 101ANGLE 68Antenna (aerial) Hookups 23AUDIO 61, 87AUDI

Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaQuick Reference for Remote CommanderNoteThe remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with ot

12GBCheck that you have the following items:• Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• Control unit (1)• IR transmittera) (1)• IR receivera)b) (1)• IR receiver st

Getting Started13GBInserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by mat

14GBAbout the remote sensorUsing the center speakerPoint the remote at the remote sensor on the center speaker.Without using the center speakerPoint

Getting Started15GBConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do

16GBRequired equipments for the wireless systemIR transmitterTransmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoof

Getting Started17GBIR receiverUsed when the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) cannot receive infrared signals because of the position. Connect t

18GBTerminals for connecting the speakersConnect the To theFront speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the systemCenter speaker SPEAKE

Getting Started19GBTipYou can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using the optional kit (not supplied).Notes on placing sp

2GB3To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase o

20GBTo avoid short-circuiting the speakersShort-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions

Getting Started21GBTo change the speaker cablesIf you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.D

22GBAbout the wireless systemThis wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 101). The following diagram indicates th

Getting Started23GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)Notes• To p

24GBTipIf you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown belo

Getting Started25GBRequired cordsSCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)Audio/video cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sur

26GBNotes• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.• The system cannot output component v

Getting Started27GBTo listen to TV, VCR or game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound with the system Connect the audio output jacks of the TV, VCR or g

28GBTo enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers without a SCART jackConnect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (1) to the VIDEO or SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks

Getting Started29GBBefore connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the surround speaker (L) to a wall outlet (mains), connect

3GBThank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future re

30GBAfter connecting the speakers, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmission.1 Press POWE

Getting Started31GBExample for installationPosition the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated.Install the IR transmitter and IR recei

32GBUsing the IR receiverDepending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or when the

Getting Started33GBHanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wallYou can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:– there is an ob

34GB3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the bottom of the stand on the screw.Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move after installation.TipY

Getting Started35GBAfter completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP

36GB7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER.Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears.

Getting Started37GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance

38GBAdjusting the height of the front speakers and the surround speakersWhen adjusting the speaker height, lay the speaker horizontal and have plenty

Getting Started39GB5 Attach the back cover.Notes• To prevent the speaker falling, keep the speaker horizontal while adjusting the height.• If you take

4GBNoteDo not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or operate the control unit as it may break.

40GB44Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.1 Turn o

Playing Discs41GBTo turn on the systemPress "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by loading a disc.T

42GBYou can also operate the system by touching the Touch Panel Sensor on the control unit. Before using the Touch Panel Sensor, perform steps 1 to 4

Playing Discs43GBWhen you stop a disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as

44GBA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which c

Playing Discs45GBNotes• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1.• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear

46GBSelecting an album and track1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears.2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press

Playing Discs47GBYou can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2

48GBWhen the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll

Playing Discs49GBTo rotate the current imageRotate the current image using C/c.Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º.Each time you p

5GBWelcome! ... 3Precautions ...3About This Manual ...

50GBTo check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the

Playing Discs51GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order

52GBYou can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in s

Playing Discs53GBYou can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly.Notes• Depending on the DVD/V

54GBYou can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and f

Playing Discs55GBSearching for a chapter/index1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select the search method.x When playing a DV

56GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of

Playing Discs57GBWhen playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CDWhen playing back an MP3CD ALBM10.59 TRKCD ALBM1-4.02

58GBWhen playing back a JPEGNotes• Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed.• ID3 ta

Playing Discs59GBChecking the Playing Time and Remaining TimeYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track

6GBSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display... 86Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

60GBChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data.

Sound Adjustments61GBIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.If the DVD is recorded

62GB4 Press ENTER.To turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.Notes• For discs not in multiple audio

Sound Adjustments63GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting

64GBUsing only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO)This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Sta

Sound Adjustments65GBSelecting a sound field (MODE button)Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.For

66GBFor music or othersx HALL (Hall)Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.x JAZZ CLUB (Jazz club)Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz c

Sound Adjustments67GBYou can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system.For details, see “Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups” (page 25

68GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.For example, while playing a scene of a train

Using Various Additional Functions69GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitl

7GB15• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or simil

70GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can set the playback restrictions so that the system will n

Using Various Additional Functions71GB5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.[Custom parental control is set.] ap

72GBLimiting playback for children (Parental Control)(DVD only)Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the ag

Using Various Additional Functions73GB5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c.The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.6 Press

74GBPlaying the disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press H.The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears.2 Enter your 4-digit passwo

Other Operations75GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.Notes• If you enter a new code number, the code n

76GBKiton 027KTV 002, 020LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038LOEWE 027, 028, 038LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034MARANTZ 02

Other Operations77GBControlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.Using the number buttons for controlling the TVWhen you set the

78GB* Except for North American models.OperationPoint the remote at the TV and the remote sensor on the center speaker, then press SONY TV DIRECT on

Other Operations79GBYou can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for furt

8GBNote on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback

80GBx Dual Mono SubSound of the sub language will be output.x Dual Mono Main/SubSound of the main language will be output through the front left speak

Other Operations81GB5 Press ENTER.A preset number appears in the front panel display.6 Press C/c/x/X to select the preset number you want.7 Press ENTE

82GBTo listen to non-preset radio stationsUse manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remote repeatedly.Fo

Other Operations83GB6 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons:Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next po

84GBYou can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements.P

Other Operations85GBYou can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings.Press and hold Touch Pa

86GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the S

Settings and Adjustments87GB[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in t

88GBNoteDepending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.x SCREEN SAVERTurns the screen sa

Settings and Adjustments89GBAllows setting up Parental Control and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the

9GBNotes 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 player due to the reco

90GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. T

Settings and Adjustments91GBBe sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 35),

92GBAdjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.The Setup Display appears.2 Press X/x repeatedly to s

Settings and Adjustments93GB1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press X/x repeatedly until the item you want to set appears in the front panel display.xSpeaker SetupSe

94GBxLevela)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 35), the default settings are changed.b)This setting appears when you set the corresponding speaker

Settings and Adjustments95GBSelect [SETUP] in the setup display.For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 86).x QUICKNormally, when you turn th

96GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reque

Additional Information97GBThe surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.• Make sure th

98GBThe MP3 audio track cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.• The MP3

Additional Information99GBA disc cannot be ejected and “Locked” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony