Sony DHC-FLX9W User Manual Page 1

©2004 Sony Corporation2-109-337-11(2)Display Side Hi-Fi Component SystemOperating InstructionsDHC-FLX9W

10GBAttaching the speaker padsBefore connecting the center speaker and rear speakers, stick the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the center spea

Getting Started11GBPreventing the speakers from fallingWhen you place the speakers on top of the sub woofer and the main unit, do the following.1 Plac

12GBDo the following procedures 1 to 0 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. You can also hook up the system using the wire

Getting Started13GBNote on the speaker cordsThe connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the speaker/rear amplifier ter

14GB4 Connect the IR receiver to the DIR-R1 jack of the rear amplifier.Rear amplifierNoteThe cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are specifica

Getting Started15GB9 Set the color system according to your TV. The color system is factory set to NTSC for region code 3 models, and PAL for other re

16GBExample of installationPosition the IR transmitter and IR receiver facing each other as shown below.Make sure that there are no obstacles between

Getting Started17GBTo install the IR transmitter on a wall1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.2 Fix 2 commercially available screws into the wall

18GBThis is the hooking up method to directly connect the rear speakers to the main unit. For details, refer to step 1 in “3-a: Hooking up the system

Getting Started19GBNotes• Before connecting the center speaker and rear speakers, make sure you attach the speaker pads to the bottom of the respectiv

2GBTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

20GBSpecifying distance, position, height and connection method of the speakersUse the remote for the operation.1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “AMP

Getting Started21GBUse the remote for the operation.1 From your listening position, press AMP MENU.Adjustable menus and parameters are described below

22GB1 Turn on the system.2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote.3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour.4 Press ENTER on the remote.5 Press . or &

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP323GBPlaying discs1 Press DISC SELECT repeatedly to select the disc tray you want to open.2 Press Z.The front panel s

24GBNotes • You cannot change the play mode during playback.• You cannot use 1DISC SHUF or ALBM SHUF Shuffle Play with DVDs. You can use ALL DISCS SHU

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP325GB*1You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play.*2The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/FR1m.*3DVD and

26GB1 Press DVD (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the display).2 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP327GB* You cannot select “REP” during ALL DISCS SHUF mode, but you can select “REP1”. TipYou can start playing from t

28GBYou can make a program of up to 25 tracks from all the discs in the order you want them to be played.Use the remote for the operation.1 Press DVD

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP329GBNext, press V/v or the numeric buttons to select “3”, then press ENTER.6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 3

3GBThis system can play the following discs ...5Main unit...

30GBYou can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats the tracks in the

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP331GBSome DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus.Using the DVD top menuA DVD

32GBSetting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CDBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP333GB“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select “LANGUAGE S

34GBSelect settings according to the connected TV.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display.x TV TYPE (DVD only)Select the aspect ratio of the connec

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP335GBSelect “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display.x VCD COLOR SYSTEMSelect the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.•A

36GBSelect “SPEAKER SETUP” in the Setup Display.To return to the default settingSelect the item, then press CLEAR on the remote.x SIZEWhen you move th

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP337GBx LEVELYou can vary the level of each speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustmen

38GBViewing information about the discYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP339GBSound adjustmentIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playin

4GBSound AdjustmentAdjusting the sound ...55Selecting the sound effect...55Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II or

40GBDisplaying the audio information of the disc(DVD only)When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being played are displayed on the screen.* “PCM”, “DTS

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP341GBEnjoying moviesYou can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VI

42GBWhen playing a DVD on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the “ANGLE” indicator lights in green. This means that you can

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP343GBUsing various additional functionsYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the disc.• Custom Parental

44GBTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 In step 4, select “OFF t”, then press ENTER.2 Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric butt

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP345GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.The display for setting th

46GBPlaying the disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press hH.The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.2 Enter your 4-digit passw

Tuner47GBYou can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding pres

48GBOther operationsTo improve tuner receptionWhen tuner reception is poor, set CD/DVD player power off by DVD power manage function. DVD power is fac

Tuner49GBYou can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.Listening to a preset station— P

5GB* The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.Discs that this system cannot play• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD format C

50GB1 Press A Z or Z B.2 Insert a tape in deck A or B.NoteWhen the cassette deck is open, the disc tray does not slide out.You can use TYPE I (normal)

Tape51GBYou can record from a disc, tape (or connected components) or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes.Other operations* Only when recording m

52GBRecording a VIDEO CD/CD/Super Audio CD/MP3 by specifying track order—Program EditWhen programming, make sure the playing times for each side do no

Tape53GB7 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.“ ” flashes, and “SYNC” appears in the display.8 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly to select g to reco

54GBOther operationsNotes• If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer-recording does not work.• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recordin

Sound Adjustment55GBNoteWhen you select or play a Super Audio CD;– The sound effects are automatically turned off (except for the equalization).– The

56GBx C.STUDIO EX A (Cinema Studio EX A)Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production

Sound Adjustment57GB2 channel decoding modesPro Logic II only works with 2.1CH (digital) and 2CH sources. All other sources receive Pro Logic decoding

58GBAdjustable parametersAdjustable DSP parametersWall type: This parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic char

Display59GBThe demonstration display (display window and buttons lighting and flashing even when the system power is off) and the clock display can be

6GBCD SYNC HI-DUB qg (51)Deck A wg Deck B qd DIGITAL wa (66)DISC SELECT 3 (23, 26)DISC 1 indicator es (23)DISC 2 indicator ea (23)DISC 3 indicator e;

60GBUse the remote for the operation.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press ENTER.3 Press V or v repeatedly to select “DIMMER”.4 Press B or b repeatedly to select t

Other Features61GBSONY TV DIRECT allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD”, and then switch the TV’s input s

62GBYou can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone.1 Turn MIC LEVEL to M

Other Features63GBTo stop recordingPress x.Tips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direc

64GBYou can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “6: Setting the clock” on page 22).Use the remote for t

Optional Components65GBTo enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.A

66GBE OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jackUse a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect an MD deck to this jack. You can then output the digital a

Optional Components67GB1 Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 65.2 Start recording manually.See “Recording to a tape”

68GBIf you run into any problem using this unit, use the following check list.First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers ar

Troubleshooting69GBThe LED of the IR transmitter does not turn off.• The LED of the IR transmittter does not turn off while the system is on. This is

List of Buttons and Reference Pages7GB2.1CH/MULTI* e; (56, 60, 67)ALBUM +/– ed (26)AMP MENU 9 (20, 21, 37, 56, 60)ANGLE ek (42)AUDIO el (39)CLEAR ql (

70GBPlay does not start from the first track.• The player is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION on the remote repeatedly

Troubleshooting71GBThe picture noise appears.• Clean the disc.• If video from this system has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-prote

72GBOn operating voltageBefore operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power sup

Additional Information73GBMusic discs encoded with copyright protection technologiesThis product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Com

74GBOne of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. DVDNo DiscThere is no disc in the player.Push STOP!You pressed

Additional Information75GBOutputsVIDEO OUT L/R (phono jacks):voltage 250 mV, impedance 1 kilohmsVIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohmsS VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 o

76GBRear speaker SS-RS99Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units 8 cm, cone type, 4 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensi

Additional Information77GBAlbumSection of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks.Bit Rate Value indicating the amount of video data co

78GBDTS Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The r

Additional Information79GBRegion Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according

8GBThe remote is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various operations with this digipad. When touching the dig

80GBFor details, see pages 33, 39 and 42. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Language code list 1245 Inupiak1248 Indon

Additional Information81GBTips• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY while pressing SHIFT on the remote, the Control Menu display changes cyclically as fol

82GBYou can set the following items in the Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUPCUS

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List of Buttons and Reference Pages9GBRear amplifierReceives the sound from the IR receiver and sends to the rear speakers. Connect the rear speakers