Sony DAV-LF10 User Manual

©2005 Sony Corporation2-591-181-12(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-LF10

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

100GBThe POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red.• Move the wireless system away from any other nearby wireless system(s).• Point the IR transmitter at

Additional Information101GBThe language for the sound track cannot be changed.• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.• The DVD

102GBFrequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB)CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %Tuner

Additional Information103GBControl unitDimensions (approx.) 568 × 200 × 120 mm (22 3/8 × 7 7/8 × 4 3/4 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting partsMass (app

104GBDolby DigitalThis movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo

Additional Information105GBFilm based software, Video based softwareDVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs cont

106GB• Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side only, you do not ha

Additional Information107GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelTop PanelA DISC indicator*B Touch Panel Sensor

108GBFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3* The display varies, depending on the disc.DVD

Additional Information109GBWhen listening to the radioWhen playing back a JPEG fileFM 10MONO TUNED108.0MHzPreset numberCurrent bandCurrent stationMona

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

110GBSubwoofer (Rear Panel)A PHONES jack (41)B MONITOR OUTPUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (24)C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (24)D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SEL

Additional Information111GBRemoteNoteThis remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for a while.A

112GBeg TV/VIDEO (77, 79)eh TV CH +/– (77, 79)The TV CH + button has a tactile dot.*ej TV VOL +/– (77)ek AMP MENU (81, 86, 94)el CLEAR (34, 51, 55)r;

Additional Information113GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icela

114GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu on the TV screen.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual displa

Additional Information115GBSPEAKER SETUPSIZEDISTANCEFRONTCENTERSURROUNDYES*YESNONEBEHINDSUBWOOFERYES*FRONT1.0m – 7.0m(3 to 23 ft)CENTER1.0m – 7.0m**(3

116GBYou can set the following items on the front panel display using AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListColor System Change*** The setting range cha

Additional Information117GBNumerics16:9 884:3 LETTER BOX 884:3 PAN SCAN 88AALBUM 47, 55Album 103ANGLE 70Antenna (aerial) Hookups 22AUDIO 62, 88AUDIO D

12GBCheck that you have the following items:• Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• Surround amplifier (1)• Control unit (1)• IR transmitter* (1)• IR receiver*

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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 sensorPoint the remote at on the remote sensor. Connect the remote sensor to the DIR-R4 jack of the subwoofer (page 110).It is

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

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

Getting Started17GBTerminals for connecting the speakersConnect the To theFront speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the systemCenter

18GBTipYou can install the front speakers and surround speakers to optional speaker stands (not supplied).Notes on placing speakers• Do not set the sp

Getting Started19GBAbout the surround amplifierAfter connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess

2GB3To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increa

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

22GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)Notes• To prevent noise pi

Getting Started23GBTipIf you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial

24GBRequired cordsVideo cord for connecting a TVAudio/video cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to th

Getting Started25GBNotes• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.• The system cannot out

26GBThe system can accept both the digital and analogue signals. Digital signals have priority over analogue signals. If the digital signal ceases, th

Getting Started27GBIf your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set by mistakeThe image may not appear, or will appear dis

28GBConnect to a TV with audio output jacksConnect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (1) to the VIDEO or SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of this subwoofer with audio

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

3GBPrecautionsSafety• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.•

30GBAbout the wireless systemThis wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 103). The following diagram indicates th

Getting Started31GBExample for installationPosition the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated.Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver in di

32GBHanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wallYou can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:– there is an obstruction betwe

Getting Started33GBTo hang the IR transmitter on a wall1 Prepare two screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes on the back of the IR trans

34GBAfter completing the first 5 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE],

Getting Started35GB7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER.Setting is selected and [LISTENING POS

36GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the liste

Getting Started37GBAttaching the front speakers to the speaker stands1 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the bottom of the speaker stand.2 T

38GB5 Attach the cover.Notes• Set both speakers to the same height.• You can install the front and surround speakers on optional speaker stands (WS-FV

Getting Started39GBInstalling the speakers on a wallThe front speakers can be wall mounted, either vertically or horizontally.To mount the front speak

4GB• For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by pressing the "/1 button (the standby indicator lights up). To turn off the sys

40GBNotes• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely

Playing Discs41GBDepending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your di

42GBTo turn on the systemPress "/1 on the system. The system turns on. In standby mode, the system also turns on by loading a disc.To turn off th

Playing Discs43GBYou can also operate the system by touching the Touch Panel Sensor on the control unit. Before using the Touch Panel Sensor, perform

44GBWhen you stop a disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “Resume” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not re

Playing Discs45GBA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play

46GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.PBC playback allow

Playing Discs47GBYou can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2

48GB4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER.The list of tracks contained in the current album appears.When the list of all tracks or albums canno

Playing Discs49GBSelecting an album and file1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears.2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM

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

50GBEnjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image.Slide show starts from the current image.2 Press H when you want t

Playing Discs51GBYou can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks or albums on the disc to create your o

52GB4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select “7” then press ENTER.5 To program other tracks, repeat Steps 2 to 4.The programmed tracks are displaye

Playing Discs53GBSetting the shuffle mode in the Control MenuYou can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only).1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The

54GBx When playing a DVD/DVD-RW•OFF: does not play repeatedly.• ALL: repeats all the titles.• TITLE: repeats the current title on the disc.• CHAPTER*:

Playing Discs55GBTo change the scan speed (DVD/VIDEO CD only)Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are availa

56GB2 Press X/x to select the search method, then press ENTER or c.x When playing a DVD (TITLE)x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK)x When playing a Super

Playing Discs57GB4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the chapter or index number you want to search.If you make a mistakeCancel the number by

58GBWhen playing back a DVD or DVD-RWWhen playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD* The display varies, depending on the

Playing Discs59GBWhen playing back an MP3 When playing back a JPEGNotes• Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc inf

6GBSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display... 87Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

60GBTips• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, only the playing time of the scene is displayed.• The playing time and remaining time of the curr

Playing Discs61GBx When playing a DVD• T **:**:**Playing time of the current title• T–**:**:**Remaining time of the current title• C **:**:**Playing t

62GBIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio

Sound Adjustments63GBx When playing a DVD-RWThe types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined.Example:•1:

64GB• Dolby Digital 5.1ch•DTSTips• When the signal contains surround signal components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect is enhanced.• If you

Sound Adjustments65GBAutomatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)The auto decoding function automatically detects the type o

66GBSelecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button)Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel d

Sound Adjustments67GBSelecting a sound field (MODE button)Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.For

68GBFor 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 Adjustments69GBYou can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system.For details, see “Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups” (page 24

7GB• The OSD (on-screen display) may vary depending on the country model.• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You ca

70GBIf 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 Functions71GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitl

72GBYou 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 Functions73GB5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.[Custom parental control is set.] ap

74GBLimiting playback for children (Parental Control)(DVD VIDEO only)Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as

Using Various Additional Functions75GB5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c.The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.6 Press

76GBPlaying 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 Operations77GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.Notes• If you enter a new code number, the code n

78GBKiton 027KTV 002, 020LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038LOEWE 027, 028, 038LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 027, 034MARANTZ 02

Other Operations79GBControlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.Using the number buttons for controlling the TVWhen you set the

8GB• If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.Re

80GB* Except for North American models.OperationPoint the remote at the TV and on the remote sensor, then press SONY TV DIRECT (THEATRE SYNC) once.W

Other Operations81GBYou can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for furt

82GBx 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 Operations83GB5 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

84GB2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station.Each

Other Operations85GB6 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

86GBYou can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press x/X repeatedly until “Customize” appears in the fro

Settings and Adjustments87GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the sub

88GB[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For de

Settings and Adjustments89GBNoteDepending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.x SCREEN

9GBsoftware producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.Copyr

90GBNotes• If your TV accepts progressive signals, connect COMPONENT VIDEO OUT of the system to the TV using a component video cord (not supplied), an

Settings and Adjustments91GBx TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD

92GBNoteInstall the cords carefully to avoid stumbling over the cords. This may cause injury.To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the s

Settings and Adjustments93GBBe sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 34),

94GBAdjusting 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 Adjustments95GB1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press X/x repeatedly until the item you want to set appears in the front panel display.xSpeaker SetupSe

96GBb)This setting appears when you set the corresponding speaker to “Yes” in “Speaker Setup” (page 94).xLevela)When you perform the Quick Setup (page

Settings and Adjustments97GBSelect [SETUP] in the setup display.For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 87).x QUICKNormally, when you turn th

98GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reque

Additional Information99GBThe left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and se