Page 2 - WARNING; Note on CATV system installer:; CAUTION
2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the SonyCompact AV System. Before operating theunit, please read this manual thoroughlyand retain it for future reference. WARNING To prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.Refer ser...
Page 3 - Getting Started; Checking the Playing Time and Remaining; Settings and Adjustments
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4This System Can Play the Following Discs 4Precautions 6Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7Speaker System Hookup 8Antenna Hookups 10TV and Video Component Hookups 11Connecting the AC Power Cord 12Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 13Speaker...
Page 4 - This System Can Play the Following Discs; About This Manual
4 This System Can Play the Following Discs Disc logo Contents Disc size Play time “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. This system conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM. Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit Your system has ...
Page 5 - This system incorporates Dolby
5 Terms for discs • Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; amovie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or analbum, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title isassigned a title number enabling you to locate the title youwant. • Chapter Sections of...
Page 7 - Unpacking; Inserting batteries into the remote; You can control TVs using the supplied remote
7 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items:• AM loop antenna (1)• FM wire antenna (1)• Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• Speaker cords (5 m x 4, 15 m x 2)• Video cord (1)• Remote commander (remote) RM-SS300 (1)• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)• Foot pads (24)• Speakers – Connection an...
Page 8 - Terminals for connecting the speakers; Connect the; Speaker System Hookup; Required cords
8 Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker Subwoofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) Speaker System Hookup SPEAKER FRONT L (white) andR (red) terminals SPEAKER R...
Page 9 - Notes on speaker system hookup; • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate; If you feel lack of bass frequency; To avoid short-circuiting the speakers; Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
9 Getting Started Notes on speaker system hookup • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If thecords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and willlack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume...
Page 10 - Important; Terminals for connecting the antennas; Antenna Hookups; Notes on antenna hookups; • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna; If you have poor FM reception; AM
10 Getting Started FM 75 Ω COAXIAL AM R L R L DIGITAL IN VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT FM 75 Ω COAXIAL AM IMPEDANCE USE 3 Ω FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R WOOFER REAR L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) FM wire antenna(supplied) AM loop antenna(supplied) Important If you conn...
Page 11 - Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied); TV and Video Component Hookups; Jacks for connecting video components; Connect a; When using the S-video jack instead of the video jacks; Note
11 Getting Started Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied) Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins tothe appropriate jacks on the components. TV and Video Component Hookups TV monitor Yellow Yellow Yellow (video) Yellow ...
Page 12 - Connecting the AC Power Cord
12 Getting Started Connecting the AC Power Cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this system to awall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page8). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your TV/videocomponents to a wall outlet.
Page 13 - Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display; Select “FRENCH” using; Press DVD SETUP again.; Select “OSD” using
13 Getting Started Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display DVD SETUP 3 Select “FRENCH” using M / m , then press ENTER. 4 Press DVD SETUP to exit menu. To cancel using the setup display Press DVD SETUP again. Note The languages you can select are the ones displayed in Step 2.For details, see pag...
Page 14 - Speaker Setup; ) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet; Specifying the speaker parameters; Set the parameter using
14 Getting Started Speaker Setup For the best possible surround sound all the speakersother than the subwoofer should be the same distancefrom the listening position ( A ). However, this system lets you to place the center speakerup to 5 feet closer ( B ) and the rear speakers up to 15 feet closer (...
Page 16 - subwoofer; Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.; Notes; Use the VOLUME control.; Using the optional speaker stands
16 Getting Started To specify the balance and level of the speakers 1 Press TEST TONE on the remote. You will hear the test tone from each speaker insequence. 2 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display <<LEVEL >>on the front panel display. 3 Sit at your listening position and select the item...
Page 17 - Presetting Radio Stations; A preset number appears on the front panel display.; Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.; Start over from Step 1.; To change the AM tuning interval
17 Getting Started Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations of AM.Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down thevolume to the minimum. 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you wantappears on the front panel display. Every time you press BAND, FM and AM ch...
Page 18 - The; Press; Playing Discs
18 Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, someoperations may be different or restricted. Refer to theinstructions supplied with your disc. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video input so thatyou can view the pictures from this system. 2 Press ? / 1 (POWER) to turn on the system. The ? / 1 (POWER) button c...
Page 19 - You can turn on the system using the remote; Operation
19 Playing Discs To Adjust the volume Stop Pause Resume play after pause Locate a point quickly Play in slow motion Go to the next chapter,track or scene incontinuous play mode Go back to the precedingchapter, track or scene incontinuous play mode Mute the sound Stop play and remove thedisc z You ca...
Page 20 - Selecting a Sound Field; See the table below for information on each sound field.; To check the current sound field; sound field
20 Playing Discs Selecting a Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one ofthe pre-programmed sound fields according to theprogram you want to listen to. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound fieldyou want appears on the front panel display. See the table below for inform...
Page 22 - Customizing Sound Fields; Adjustable parameters for each sound field; Adjusting the level parameters; BALANCE” and; Press AMP MENU repeatedly on the remote.
22 Playing Discs Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters of the front, rearand center speakers, you can customize the sound fieldsto suit your particular listening situations. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are storedin memory indefinitely (unless the system is u...
Page 24 - Using the title menu; The system starts playing the selected title.; Using the DVD menu; If you want to select the language for the DVD menu; Using the Menu for Each DVD
24 Playing Discs Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or amusic piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD whichcontains several titles, you can select the title you wantusing the title menu. 1 Press TITLE. The title menu appears on the TV screen. The contentsof the ...
Page 25 - Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback); Going back to the menu screen; When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
25 Playing Discs When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations,operations with search functions, etc.PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDsinteractively, following the menu screen on the TV screen.On this system, you can use the number butt...
Page 26 - The programming display appears on the TV screen.; Select the track you want to program.
26 Playing Discs Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Z You can play the contents of the disc in the order youwant by arranging the order of the titles, chapters ortracks on the disc and create your own program. Oneprogram can be restored in the system and contain up to99 titles, chapters and tr...
Page 27 - Follow Step 3 for new programming.; To cancel the programmed order; The program remains even after the Program Play ends
27 Playing Discs 4 To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeatStep 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks aredisplayed from 2 in order. 5 Press H to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press CLEAR. To change programming1 In Step 2, select the program number of the title, chapter...
Page 28 - Using the Front Panel Display; You can turn off the front panel display; When playing back a DVD; Display information while playing the disc
28 Playing Discs Checking the remaining time Press TIME. Each time you press TIME while playing the disc, the displaychanges as shown in the following chart. Notes • Depending on the DVD, the chapter number or time may not appear or you may not be able to change the front paneldisplay. • While you a...
Page 29 - When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD; Display information while playing a disc
29 Playing Discs Checking the remaining time Press TIME.Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, thedisplay changes as shown in the following chart. Notes While you are doing Shuffle Play, Program Play, or PBCplayback, the playing time of the disc and the remaining time ofthe disc are not disp...
Page 31 - To cancel using the Control Menu display; To display other items; Control Menu display
31 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu 2 Select the item you want using M / m , then press , or ENTER. 3 Select the item you want using M / m , then press ENTER. Note Some Control Menu display items require operations other thanselecting the setting. For details on these items, see the r...
Page 32 - means optional; Control Menu Item List
32 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/index/scene.Select “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,” “ TRACK”, “INDEX” or“SCENE” after pressing DVD DISPLAY.When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER”are ...
Page 33 - You can display the “TIME” display quickly
33 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu 2 Press , or ENTER. “ ” is changed to “— — .” 3 Select the number of the title, chapter, track, indexor scene you want to search for using the numberbuttons, then press ENTER. The system starts searching. To cancel the number,press CLEAR before pres...
Page 34 - Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code; Select “C
34 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu 3 Input the time code using the number buttons,then press ENTER. The system starts searching. To cancel the number,press CLEAR before pressing ENTER. To cancel inputting Press O RETURN. Note When you input the time code, input the playing time of th...
Page 35 - Displaying the audio information of the; ** The letters in the program format display mean the; You can display the “AUDIO” display quickly; Changing the Sounds
35 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2. 1 Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the playing channels aredisplayed on the screen.In Dolby Digital format, the signals from monaural to 5.1channels can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the...
Page 36 - •Dolby Surround; Displaying the Subtitles; You can display the “SUBTITLE” display quickly
36 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu The display examples are as follows:•PCM (stereo) •Dolby Surround •Dolby Digital 5.1ch •DTS z You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging Use discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital playback you must use dis...
Page 37 - Changing the Angles; The angle is changed to the selected angle.; You can specify the angle beforehand
37 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu Changing the Angles Z 3 Select the number of the angles using the numberbuttons or M / m , then press ENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. Notes • The number of angles varies from disc to disc or from scene to scene. The number of angl...
Page 38 - Selects the setting of Repeat Play.; When Program Play or Shuffle Play is set to ON; You can set Repeat Play during stop; You can display the “REPEAT” display quickly; B Repeat Play depending
38 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Play) Z You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/chapter/track.In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats thetitles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order.You cannot do Repeat Play duri...
Page 39 - Setting a portion for A; Select “SET
39 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu 3 When you reach the ending point (point B), pressENTER again. The setting points are displayed and the system startsrepeating this specific portion. To cancel A y B Repeat Play Press CLEAR. Notes • You can set A y B Repeat on only one specific port...
Page 40 - Displays of each item; BIT RATE; Checking the Play Information; BIT RATE HISTORY
40 Using V arious Functions with the Contr ol Menu Appears when the DVD hasdural layers You can check the play information on the bit rate, bit ratehistory or the portion where the disc is played (layer).While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of theplayback picture is always displayed by Mbp...
Page 41 - Using the Setup Display; Continued to the next page
41 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Z Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup,adjusting the picture, etc. You can also set a language forthe subtitles and the setup display, limit playback bychildren, etc.For details on each setup display item, see pages 44 to 50. Note ...
Page 42 - The selected main item is highlighted.; Select the item you want using; Select the setting you want using; Press DVD SETUP on the remote.
42 Settings and Adjustments 2 Select the main item you want using M / m , and then press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. 3 Select the item you want using M / m , then press , or ENTER. Main item 4 Select the setting you want using < / M / m / , , then press ENTER. 5 Press DVD SETUP ...
Page 43 - Setup Display Item List; The default settings are underlined.
43 Settings and Adjustments Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SETUP (page 44) OSD DVD MENU OTHERS / AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) SUBTITLE AUDIO FOLLOW (same as DVD MENU) ITALIAN GERMAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FI...
Page 44 - DVD MENU
44 Settings and Adjustments x AUDIO Switches the language for the sounds.• ORIGINAL: the language given priority in the disc• ENGLISH• FRENCH• SPANISH• PORTUGUESE• GERMAN• ITALIAN• DUTCH• CHINESE• JAPANESE• DANISH• SWEDISH• FINNISH• NORWEGIAN• RUSSIAN• OTHERS , When you select “OTHERS , ,” select an...
Page 45 - • 4:3 PAN SCAN: when you connect a normal TV to the; SCREEN SAVER; • GRAPHICS: The graphic picture stored in memory in
45 Settings and Adjustments Select “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP.“SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display accordingto the playback conditions.The default settings are underlined. x TV TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected.• 4:3 LETTER BOX: when you connect a normal TV...
Page 46 - • FRAME: A picture including subjects that do not move; PARENTAL CONTROL; Select “PARENTAL CONTROL” using; The display for entering a password appears.; When you have already entered a password
46 Settings and Adjustments Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP.“CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playbackconditions.The default settings are underlined. x PAUSE MODE Selects the picture in pause mode.• AUTO: A picture including subjects that move dynam...
Page 47 - Select “STANDARD” using; When you select “OTHERS; Select “LEVEL” using; The lower the value is, the more strict the limitation.
47 Settings and Adjustments CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL To confirm,enter password again, then press . To return, press . To cancel, press . RETURN SETUP ENTER . DVD SETUP CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: OFF STANDARD:CHANGE PASSWORD USA To set, press , then .To cancel, press . ENTER SETUP . DV...
Page 48 - Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7, then press
48 Settings and Adjustments Standard Code number Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Canada 2079 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Malaysia 2363 Netherlands 2376 Norway 2379 Philippines 2424 Russian 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 ...
Page 49 - SIZE
49 Settings and Adjustments Settings for Sound (AUDIOSETUP) Select “AUDIO SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP.“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to select the sound track.The default settings are underlined. x TRACK SELECTION Gives the sound track which contains the highest numberof the channels priority when you...
Page 50 - Adjusting the speaker volume; Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “ON.”
50 Settings and Adjustments Specifying the rear speaker position and height If you select other than “NONE” in “REAR,” specify theposition and height of the rear speakers, referring to thediagram on page 15. The default setting is underlined.• BEHIND (LOW) Select this if the rear speakers are locate...
Page 51 - Other Operations; Controlling TVs with the remote; While holding down TV
51 Other Operations OtherOperations This chapter describes how to set theremote for controlling the TV, listen tothe radio, etc. Controlling the TV with theSupplied Remote Z If you adjust the remote signal, you can control your TVwith the supplied remote. Default setting is to controlSony TVs with t...
Page 52 - You can control your TV using the buttons below.; By pressing; You can; Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
52 Other Operations To control a TV Make Code(s) DAEWOO 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 15 FISHER 08 GOLDSTAR (LG) 02, 03, 11, 12, 15, 34 GRUNDIG 17, 34 HITACHI 02, 13, 14, 15 ITT/NOKIA 21, 22 JVC 16 MAGNAVOX 02, 03, 18 MITSUBISHI/MGA 02, 03, 19 NEC 02, 03, 20 PANASONIC 09, 24 PHILIPS 15, 18 PIONEER 09, 25, 26,...
Page 53 - Listening to the Radio; Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME.; If an FM program is noisy; To check the frequency or sound field
53 Other Operations Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see“Presetting Radio Stations” on page 17). 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER appears onthe front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to sele...
Page 54 - Naming Preset Stations; Create an index name by using the cursor buttons:
54 Other Operations Naming Preset Stations Z You can enter a name of up to 7 characters for presetstations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in thesystem’s front panel display when a station is selected.Note that no more than one name can be entered for eachpreset station. 1 Press FUNCTION re...
Page 55 - Using the Sleep Timer; Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.; The display dims after you have specified the time.
55 Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer Z You can set the system to turn off automatically at aspecified time. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shownbelow. The display dims after you have specified the time. z You can check the time re...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; Power; The power is not turned on.; Picture; Check that the system is connected securely.; The picture noise appears.; The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.; Sound
56 AdditionalInformation Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the system, use this troubleshooting guide to helpyou remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power c...
Page 57 - Additional Information
57 Additional Information , Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” isdisplayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on the system has beenactivated because of a short circuit. Turn off thesystem, eliminate the short-circuit problem andturn on the power again. , The audio connecting...
Page 59 - Self-diagnosis Function; First three characters
59 Additional Information Cause and/or Corrective Action • The disc is dirty. , Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth (page 6). • The disc is not inserted correctly. , Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. • To prevent the system from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has worked...
Page 60 - Specifications; POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
60 Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohm loads, both channelsdriven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 25watts per channel minimum RMSpower, with no more than 10 % totalharmonic distortion from 250milliwatts to rated output....
Page 61 - General; Power requirements; inches; Operating temperature; Glossary; Chapter
61 Additional Information General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 68 W Dimensions (approx.) 15 × 2 7 / 8 × 14 3 / 8 inches (355 × 70 × 365 mm) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.) 8 lb 6 oz (3.8 kg) Operating temperature 41˚F to 95˚F(5˚C to 35˚C) Operating humidity 5 % ...
Page 62 - and enjoy PBC functions.; DTS
62 Additional Information Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on aDVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software;or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software.Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locatethe title you want. Track Sections of...
Page 63 - Language Code List
63 Additional Information Language Code List For details, see pages 35 and 44. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongoli...
Page 64 - Index to Parts and Controls; Front Panel
64 Additional Information Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 ? / 1 (POWER) switch and indicator (18) Turns on and off the power of the system. 2 Disc tray (18) Place a disc on the tray. 3 g remote sensor (7) Accepts the remote control s...
Page 65 - Rear Panel
65 Additional Information 1 AM antenna connector (10) Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna. 2 FM 75 Ω COAXIAL antenna connector (10) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna. 3 VIDEO 1 connectors (11) Connect to a VCR. 4 VIDEO 2 connectors (11) Connect to a digital satellite receiver. 5 MONITOR ...
Page 67 - Remote; Inside the cover
67 Additional Information Remote Inside the cover wh CLEAR button Press to return to the Continuous play, etc. wj REPEAT button (38) Displays the “REPEAT” display on the TV screen. wk TIME button (28) Displays the playing time of the disc, etc., on the frontpanel display. wl DVD SETUP button (41) Di...
Page 68 - Index; Numerics; B Repeat
68 Additional Information Index Numerics 4:3 LETTER BOX 454:3 PAN SCAN 454:3 WIDE MODE 4516:9 45 A A-B REPEAT 38A y B Repeat 38 Angle 37ANGLE 37AUDIO 35, 44AUDIO SETUP 49 B BACKGROUND 45BALANCE 16, 50Batteries 7 C CD 18Chapter 5, 32CHAPTER 32Connecting 8, 10, 11, 12Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD 18DVD ...
