Sony DAVLF1H User Manual

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysiahttp://www.sony.net/2-687-406-11(1)©2006 Sony CorporationDVD Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10USGetting Started – BASIC –See Unpacking in Specifications, page 109.Inserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplie

100USReturning the settings on the Setup Display to the default1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 of “Using the Setup Display” (page 90) and press .2 Select

Additional Information101USOn power sources• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To di

102USOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.• Do no

Additional Information103US• The system outputs the video signal, only when the function is set to “DVD.”• Even if your TV is compatible with progress

104USThe left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.• Perform [AUT

Additional Information105USThe MP3 audio track cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Leve

106US• The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.The system does not work normally.• Disconnect the AC power

Additional Information107USAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSfor the US modelPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output Power): Front L/Front R/Ce

108USDimensions (approx.) 105 × 705 × 35 mm (4 1/4 × 27 7/8 × 1 7/16 inches) (w/h/d)302 × 1,300 (max) × 302 mm (12 × 51 1/4 (max) × 12 inches) (w/h/d

Additional Information109USUnpacking• Control unit (1)• Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• AC adaptor (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)• FM wire antenna (ae

11USGetting Started – BASIC –Before connecting, attach the stands to the control unit and the speakers.Tip• We recommend that you spread a cloth on th

110USDolby DigitalThis movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo

Additional Information111USFileA JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive definition for this system.) A single file consist

112USSceneOn a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “

Additional Information113USThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListLanguage Code ListCode La

114USFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front Panel (control unit)Top PanelA Soft-touch button indicators (42)B Front p

Additional Information115USFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3D

116USWhen listening to the radioWhen playing back a JPEG fileFM 10TUNED MONOAUTO108.0MHzMonaural/Stereo effect (page 76).Lights up when the sleep time

Additional Information117USSubwooferA ECM-AC1 jack (30, 87)B TV (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (36)C VIDEO 1 (AUDIO IN L/R) jacks (40)D VIDEO 2 (AUDIO IN L/R) j

118USRemote controlA TV [/1 (on/standby) (79)B TV button/TV mode indicator (79)C SLEEP (82)D DISPLAY (63)E Number buttons2) 3) (52, 76, 78, 84)F CLEAR

Additional Information119USAC adaptorA SA-TSLF1H jack (24)B DIR-R3 jack (33)C POWER indicator (29)D POWER (29)Surround speaker (L)A IR receiver (29)B

12USGetting Started – BASIC –2 Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand.Snap the control unit stand cover onto the speaker stand.

120USUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu displ

Additional Information121US1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DAT

122USTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], and [REPEAT] only). The [O

Additional Information123USYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actua

124USYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.The default settings are underlined.* “ATTENUATE” may not appear depending on the sel

125USNumerics16:9 924:3 LETTER BOX 924:3 OUTPUT 934:3 PAN SCAN 925.1 Channel Surround 60AA/V SYNC 66ALBUM 52Album 109AMP MENU 44, 62, 66, 99AMP menu l

126USRRadio 76Radio Stations 75Rear Panel 117Region Code 9, 111Remote 10, 78Remote control 118Repeat Play 58RESET 100Resume Play 54SS VIDEO 37Scan 51S

13USGetting Started – BASIC –Assembling the speakersAttach the stands and connect the speaker cords to the center speaker, front speakers, and surroun

14USGetting Started – BASIC –1 Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws.To adjust the angle of the center speakerYou can set the an

15USGetting Started – BASIC –To assemble the front and surround speakersAttach the speaker stands to the front and surround speakers. The procedure of

16USGetting Started – BASIC –Fully-assembled illustrationThe speaker that has the IR receiver is the surround speaker (L) (left surround speaker), the

17USGetting Started – BASIC –2 Remove the post cover, slide the speaker adaptor onto the post, adjust the height of the speaker adapter, and secure it

18USGetting Started – BASIC –4 (For the surround speaker (L))Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post.Tip• Tilt th

19USGetting Started – BASIC –5 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))Draw the speaker cord into the post.6 (For the front speakers and surr

2US3To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Caution – The use of optical instruments with this

20USGetting Started – BASIC –7 Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers)Hook the speaker on the hooks of the speaker adaptor.Draw

21USGetting Started – BASIC –9 Attach the speaker adaptor cover to the speaker adaptor until it clicks, and attach the post cover. (for all speakers)N

22USGetting Started – BASIC –This hookup is the basic connection of the system. For TV connections, see pages 27 and 36. For other component connectio

23USGetting Started – BASIC –Note on handling the subwoofer• Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver

24USGetting Started – BASIC –2 Connecting the SpeakersTo connect the front and center speakersConnect the connectors of the speaker cords to the corre

25USGetting Started – BASIC –4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)To connect the AM antenna (aerial)The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is de

26USGetting Started – BASIC –• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.Tip• If you have poor FM reception, us

27USGetting Started – BASIC –This hookup is the basic connection of the system and TV. For other TV connections, see page 36. For other component conn

28USGetting Started – BASIC –Positioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the sam

29USGetting Started – BASIC –• Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or wh

3US11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the ma

30USGetting Started – BASIC –Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.When using the remote, point

31USGetting Started – BASIC –9 Connect the calibration mic to the ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the subwoofer and set up the calibration mic at the ear

32USGetting Started – BASIC –To recall the Quick Setup display1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x t

Getting Started – ADVANCED –33USDepending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc.), or w

34USYou can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:– there is an obstruction between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver.– people o

Getting Started – ADVANCED –35USInstalling the IR receiver on a wall1Install a commercially available screw in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm (3/1

36USSelect a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.Connecting the video/HDMI* cordsSends a played back DVD image to a TV.Check the jacks of your TV

Getting Started – ADVANCED –37USB To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jackConnect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack inste

38US2 Connect the HDMI cord.3 Attach the control unit stand cover and the HDMI jack cover to the control unit.4 Connect the HDMI cord to the TV.Hook t

Getting Started – ADVANCED –39USTo connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (d

4USWelcome!...3About This Manual ...6This System Can Play the Following Dis

40US You can enjoy other component by connecting the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT jacks of another component.Connecting the system and the other componentOutputs t

Getting Started – ADVANCED –41USTip• When you connect both the analogue and digital cord for the VIDEO 1 or 2 connection, the digital signals have pri

42USBasic OperationsDepending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your

43USBasic OperationsThe disc is drawn into the control unit automatically and the following indication appears in the front panel display.5 Press H on

44USBasic OperationsSelecting the connected componentYou can use a TV, VCR, or other components connected to the TV, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2 jacks on the

45USBasic Operations4 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.•ON: attenuates the input level. Set this if distortion occurs d

46USBasic OperationsYou can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system.For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 36) and “Other Co

47USBasic OperationsYou can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the

48USYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sou

Sound Adjustments49USEnjoying Digital Cinema SoundAbout DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the

5USOther OperationsControlling the TV with the Supplied Remote...78Using the THEATRE SYNC Function...

50USYou can adjust the bass and treble level easily.1 Press BASS/TREBLE repeatedly until “Bass Level” or “Treble Level” appears in the front panel dis

Various Functions for Playing Discs51USYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.Note• Depe

52USYou can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles an

Various Functions for Playing Discs53US3 Press .[** (**)] changes to [– – (**)].4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track,

54US3 Press .The first scene of each title, chapter, or track appears as follows.4 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press .Pla

Various Functions for Playing Discs55USTo enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume)(DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only)This syst

56US3 Press X/x to select [SET t], then press .4 Press c.The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).5 Select the track you want to pro

Various Functions for Playing Discs57USYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.Note• Sa

58USYou can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly.You can use a combination of Shuffl

Various Functions for Playing Discs59USA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “t

6US• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the control unit if they have the same or s

60USWhen 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. Refer to “Language Code List” (page 113) to see which language the code represents. Wh

Various Functions for Playing Discs61USAbout audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each cha

62US3 Press X/x to select a setting.The default setting is underlined.• [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created from [ORIGINAL] for editing.• [ORIGINAL]

Various Functions for Playing Discs63USViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as t

64US1 Press DISPLAY during playback.The following display appears.2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information.The display and the kinds

Various Functions for Playing Discs65USChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag

66USIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you c

Various Functions for Playing Discs67USSelecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CDSome Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 chan

68USWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.Discs that the

Various Functions for Playing Discs69USWhen you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7

7USNote about CDs/DVDsThe system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in the following formats:– audio CD format– video CD format– MP3 audio tracks

70US3 Press X/x to select an album.x When selecting an albumPress H to start playing the selected album.x When selecting a trackPress .The list of tra

Various Functions for Playing Discs71USTo play the next or previous JPEG image filePress C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed. Note that you can

72US5 Press X/x to select the setting you want and press .The default setting is underlined.• [AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio t

Various Functions for Playing Discs73USSelecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only)When you play a JPEG image file, you can selec

74USNote• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, pr

Tuner Functions75USYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION +/–

76USPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 75)).1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “FM” or “AM”

Tuner Functions77US6 Create a name by using C/X/x/c.Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.Letters, num

78USBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.Note• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code numb

Other Operations79USCATVTo control the TVYou can control the TV by using following buttons.* These buttons change to the TV operation buttons when the

8USNote on DualDiscA DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side.

80USTHEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set

Other Operations81USOperating for the THEATRE SYNC functionPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.While

82USEnjoying the sound at low volumeYou can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for wat

Other Operations83USYou can change the brightness of the front panel display.Press DIMMER.Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of the front pane

84USYou can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system w

Advanced Settings and Adjustments85US5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press .[Custom parental control is set.]

86USx When you have already registered a passwordThe display for entering the password appears.4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the num

Advanced Settings and Adjustments87USNote• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this sys

88US1 Connect the calibration mic to the ECM-AC1 jack on the rear of the subwoofer, and set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied)

Advanced Settings and Adjustments89US• If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES].An error message appears when:– the calibrat

9USRegion codeYour system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.DVD VIDEOs label

90USBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound.For an overall list of Setup Display items, see pa

Advanced Settings and Adjustments91US6 Select a setting using X/x, then press .The setting is selected and setup is complete.[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows y

92USChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display”

Advanced Settings and Adjustments93USx [SCREEN SAVER]The screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or

94USDoes your TV accept progressive signals?Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To di

Advanced Settings and Adjustments95USAbout DVD software types and the conversion methodDVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software a

96US• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and

Advanced Settings and Adjustments97USTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distanc

98US• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be effective.• When the speaker distance setting is not in the recommended range,

Advanced Settings and Adjustments99US9 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press .10Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF], then press .N