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 CAUTION
WARNING The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do
not place the naked flame sources such as
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to dripping This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
or splashing, and do not place objects LASER product. This marking is located
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the on the rear exterior.
apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect Notice for customers: the following
the unit from the mains, connect the unit information is only applicable
to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should to equipment sold in countries
you notice an abnormality in the unit, applying EU directives.
disconnect the main plug from the AC
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
outlet immediately.
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku,
Do not install the appliance in a confined Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
space, such as a bookcase or built-in The Authorized Representative for EMC
cabinet. and product safety is Sony Deutschland
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
battery-installed to excessive heat such as Stuttgart, Germany.
sunshine, fire or the like. For any service or guarantee matters,
The unit is not disconnected from the please refer to the addresses given in
mains as long as it is connected to the separate service or guarantee documents.
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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 Disposal of Old Disposal of waste
Electrical & Electronic batteries (applicable
Equipment in the European Union
(Applicable in the and other European
European Union countries with
and other European separate collection
countries with systems)
separate collection
systems) This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
This symbol on the product or on its provided with this product shall not be
packaging indicates that this product treated as household waste. On certain
shall not be treated as household waste. batteries this symbol might be used in
Instead it shall be handed over to the combination with a chemical symbol.
applicable collection point for the The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg)
recycling of electrical and electronic or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
equipment. By ensuring this product contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
is disposed of correctly, you will help 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries
prevent potential negative consequences are disposed of correctly, you will help
for the environment and human health, prevent potentially negative consequences
which could otherwise be caused by for the environment and human health
inappropriate waste handling of this which could otherwise be caused by
product. The recycling of materials will inappropriate waste handling of the
help to conserve natural resources. For battery. The recycling of the materials will
more detailed information about recycling help to conserve natural resources.
of this product, please contact your In case of products that for safety,
local Civic Office, your household waste performance or data integrity reasons
disposal service or the shop where you require a permanent connection with an
purchased the product. incorporated battery, this battery should
Applicable accessories: Remote be replaced by qualified service staff only.
commander To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

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 Note on power (Saudi Arabian
model only)

For AC 220 V wall outlets

Make the appropriate voltage

setting on the system (only for
models with a voltage selector).

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  Icons, such as , listed at the top
About this manual of each explanation indicate what kind
of media can be used with the function
being explained.
 The instructions in this manual are for
models MHC-RV555D, MHC-RV333D  The Control Menu items may be
and MHC-RV222D. Each model different depending on the disc.
consists of the following components.  The Control Menu items may vary
depending on the area.
MHC-RV555D  The Setup Menu items may be different
Main Unit: depending on the area.
HCD-RV555D  The order of the displayed items may
Speaker system: be different from the actual display.
SS-RV555D (Front speakers)
SS-RSX555D (Satellite speakers)

MHC-RV333D
Main Unit:
HCD-RV333D
Speaker system:
SS-RV222D (Front speakers)
SS-WG333D (Subwoofer)

MHC-RV222D
Main Unit:
HCD-RV222D
Speaker system:
SS-RV222D (Front speakers)
In this manual, the MHC-RV555D is
used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise.

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 Table of Contents
About this manual................................ 5
Tuner
Playable discs......................................... 8
Guide to parts and controls............11 Listening to the radio........................60

Getting Started Tape

Hooking up the system Playing a tape.......................................62
securely...................................................22 Recording onto a tape .....................63
Hooking up the TV.............................27
Setting the clock.................................29
Sound Adjustment
Performing “QUICK” setup...............30
Using the “THEATRE SYNC” Adjusting the sound..........................65
function..................................................32 Singing along: Karaoke (Models
with Karaoke function only)............67

Disc
Other Operations
Playing a disc........................................33
Using play mode.................................41 Using the timers..................................73
Restricting playback of the disc Changing the display........................75
(PARENTAL CONTROL).......................52 Hooking up optional
Using the Setup Menu......................54 components..........................................79

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Additional Information
Troubleshooting..................................82
Precautions............................................94
Specifications.......................................97
Guide to the Control Menu
display.................................................. 102
Playback priority of file types...... 106
Language code list.......................... 107
Glossary............................................... 109
Index..................................................... 114
License and Trademark Notice.... 116

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 Playable discs
Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
DVD VIDEO  DVD VIDEO
 DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD
VIDEO format or video mode
 DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD
VIDEO format

VR (Video  DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video

Recording) Recording) mode (except for
mode DVD-R DL)

VIDEO CD  VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0

discs)
 Super VCD
 CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
video CD format or Super VCD
format
CD  Audio CD
 CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD
format

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Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
DATA CD  CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
DATA CD format, containing
MP3 files, JPEG image files,
DivX video files and MPEG4
video files, and conforming to
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet (extended format)
DATA DVD  DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
files, JPEG image files, DivX
video files and MPEG4 video
files, and conforming to UDF
(Universal Disk Format)

 MP3 files: MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which
compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
 JPEG image files: JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format (DCF “Design rule
for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by “Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association” (JEITA)).
 DivX video files: DivX video files must be recorded in DivX format with the extension “.avi” or
“.divx”.
 MPEG4 video files: MPEG4 video files must be recorded in MP4 file format with the extension
“.mp4” or “.m4v.”
 ISO 9660: A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).

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 Discs that cannot be played
 CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD
format
 DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO
format
 Data part of CD-Extras1)
 Data part of Mixed CDs2)
 Super Audio CDs
 DVD Audio discs
 DVD-RAMs
 CPRM compatible DVD-R/RW
recorded in Copy-once programs3)
 Discs of non-standard shape (for
example, heart, square, star)
 Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or
sticker attached to them
 Rental or used discs with attached seals
where the glue extends beyond the seal
 Discs that have labels printed using ink
that feels tacky when touched

1)
CD-Extra: This format records audio
(AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1
and data on the tracks in session 2.
2)
Mixed CD: This format records data on the
first track and audio (AUDIO CD data)
on the second and subsequent tracks of a
session.
3)
CPRM: “Content Protection for Recordable
Media” is a coding technology that protects
copyright for Copy-Once programs.

Refer to “Precautions” (page 94)

regarding notes on discs and the region
code.

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Guide to parts and controls

Guide to parts and controls

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

Main Unit

 
 (on/standby) button (page  (play) button (page 33, 42,
25, 27, 74) 54, 62)
Press to turn on or off the system. Press to start playback.


Remote sensor

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  
 (go backward) button GROOVE button (page 65)
(page 31, 34) Press to reinforce the bass.
Press to select a track, chapter or video
file. 
 OPEN/CLOSE button (page 33)
PRESET  button (page 61) Press to load or eject a disc.
Press to select the preset station.
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE button
 (page 33, 35)
Display Press to select a disc.
Press to exchange a disc while playing.

MASTER VOLUME (page 34, 73, DISC 1  DISC 3 buttons
75) (page 35, 63)
Turn to adjust the volume. Press to select a disc.
Press to switch to the “DVD” function
 from other function.
 (go forward) button (page 
32, 34, 47) ENTER button (page 29, 30, 34,
Press to select a track, chapter or video
38, 52, 54, 60, 64, 70, 73)
file.
Press to enter the settings.
PRESET + button (page 61) 
Press to select the preset station.
 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE button
 (page 62)
 (pause) button (page 28, 34, Press to insert or eject a tape.
62)
Press to pause playback.


Disc tray

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 
REC TO TAPE button (page 64) PHONES jack

Guide to parts and controls

Press to record on a tape. Connect the headphones.

 
 (stop) button (page 34, 60, 62, VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack
63, 80) VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jack
Press to stop playback. See page 80.


 (fast forward) button (page (MHC-RV333D only)
34, 62) SUBWOOFER button (page 65)
Press to find a point in a track, file,
Press to adjust the sound level of the
chapter or video file.
subwoofer.
button (page 34)

Press to watch the slow‑motion play.
 (rewind) button (page 34,
TUNING + button (page 60) 62)
Press to tune in the desired station. Press to find a point in a track, file,
chapter or video file.

(Models with Karaoke function button (page 34)
only) Press to watch the slow-motion play.
MIC jack (page 64, 67)
Connect a microphone. TUNING  button (page 60)
Press to tune in the desired station.
MIC LEVEL control (page 67)
Turn to adjust the microphone volume.

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  
(Models with Karaoke function DISPLAY button (page 28, 29, 75)
only) Press to display the disc information or
ECHO button (page 68) clock in the front panel display.
Press to adjust the echo level.

(Models without Karaoke PRESET EQ button (page 65)
function only) Press to select the sound effect.
SOUND FIELD button (page 66)
Press to select the sound field for the
surround sound.


DVD button (page 27, 28, 63, 67)
Press to select the “DVD” function.

TAPE A/B button (page 62, 63)

Press to select the “TAPE” function.
Press to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B.”

TUNER/BAND button (page 60)

Press to select the “TUNER” function.
Press to switch among FM and AM band.

VIDEO/SAT button (page 63, 80)

Press to select the “VIDEO” or “SAT”
function.

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Remote
(Models with Karaoke function only) (Models without Karaoke function

Guide to parts and controls

only)

 
 (on/standby) button (page DISC SKIP button (page 33, 35)
25, 74) Press to select a disc.
Press to turn on or off the system.

TV  (on/standby)1) button FUNCTION +/ button (page 28,
(page 29) 30, 33, 60, 62, 67, 80)
Press to turn on or off the TV. Press to select the function.

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  
PICTURE NAVI button (page 46) +/ button (page 34)
Press to display the thumbnail pictures. Press to select a folder.

 
REPEAT/FM MODE button (page (Models with Karaoke function
45, 61) only)
Press to listen to a disc, a single track or DVD/TUNER MENU button (page
file repeatedly. 37, 46, 60)
Press to select FM reception mode Press to turn on or off the menu items on
(monaural or stereo). the TV screen.
Press to preset the radio station.

AUDIO button (page 37, 68) (Models without Karaoke
Press to select the desired audio signal on function only)
the TV screen. DVD MENU button (page 37, 46)
Press to turn on or off the menu items on
 the TV screen.
SUBTITLE button (page 35)
Press to switch the language of the 
subtitle (DVD VIDEO only). SOUND FIELD button (page 66)
Press to select the sound field for the
D.TUNING button (page 60) surround sound.
Press to switch to the direct tuning mode.

 VOLUME +/2) button (page 34,
ANGLE button (page 35) 73)
Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO Press to adjust the volume.
with multi-angles only).
TV VOL +/1)2) button (page 29)
Press to adjust the TV volume.

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  (stop) button (page 34, 60, 62,
DISPLAY button (page 31, 39, 63, 80)

Guide to parts and controls

41, 52, 54, 70) Press to stop playback.
Press to turn on or off the Control Menu
on the TV screen. / (rewind/fast forward)
The Control Menu is displayed only button (page 34, 62)
when the “DVD” function is selected. Press to find a point in a track, file,
chapter or video file.

PRESET + button (page 61) SLOW/SLOW button (page
Press to select the preset station. 34)
Press to watch the slow‑motion play.
 (go forward) button (page
32, 34, 47) TUNING +/ button (page 60)
Press to select a track, chapter or video Press to tune in the desired station.
file.

TV CH +1) button (page 29) TV1) button (page 29)
Press to change the TV channels. Press to operate the TV functions.
 
2) (play) button (page 33, 42, PRESET  button (page 61)
54, 62) Press to select the preset station.
Press to start playback.
 (go backward) button
 (pause) button (page 28, 34, (page 31, 34)
62) Press to select a track, chapter or video
Press to pause playback. file.

TV CH 1) button (page 29)

Press to change the TV channels.

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  
 STEP  button (page 34) DVD TOP MENU button (page 34)
Press to play one frame at a time when Press to display the DVD title on the TV
playback is paused. screen.

ADVANCE button (page 35) 

Press to advance the current scene during CLEAR button (page 30, 40, 42)
playback. Press to delete a pre-programmed track
or file.
REPLAY button (page 35)
Press to replay the previous scene during -/--1) button (page 29)
playback. Press to enter a single digit or double
digit number.

 RETURN button (page 47) 
Press to return to the previous menu on Numeric buttons2) (page 29, 34,
the TV screen. 52, 56, 60)
Press to select a track, chapter or video
 file.
ENTER button (page 29, 30, 34, Press to enter a password.
38, 52, 54, 60, 64, 70, 73)
Press to enter the settings. 10/01) button
Press to enter a double digit number.

/// buttons (page 34, 42,
47, 60)
Press to select the menu items.

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 
(Models with Karaoke function TIME/TEXT button (page 75, 77)

Guide to parts and controls

only) Press to change the information
KEY CONTROL  button (page appearing in the front panel display or
on-screen display.
69)
Press to change the key to suit your vocal 
range.
SLEEP button (page 32, 73)
SCORE button (page 72) Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Press to start or stop calculating your
vocal score. TV INPUT1) button (page 29)
Press to switch the input sources.
KARAOKE MODE button (page
68) 
Press to select the Karaoke mode. TIMER MENU button (page 29,
73)
KARAOKE PON button (page 69) Press to set the clock and the timers.
Press to activate the “Karaoke Pon”
function. 
 THEATRE SYNC button (page 32)
Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC”
DISPLAY button (page 28, 29, 75) function.
Press to display the disc information or
clock in the front panel display. 
(Models without Karaoke
function only)
TUNER/BAND button (page 60)
Press to select the “TUNER” function.
Press to switch among FM and AM band.

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  
(Models without Karaoke (Models without Karaoke
function only) function only)
MUTING button EQ button (page 65)
Press to mute the sound. Press to select the sound effect.


(Models without Karaoke 1)
This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For
function only) details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 29).
2)
The numeric button 5, TV VOL +,
TUNER MEMORY button (page VOLUME + and  buttons on the remote
60) have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
Press to preset the radio station. reference when operating the system.


(Models without Karaoke
function only)
GROOVE button (page 65)
Press to reinforce the bass.

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Display

Guide to parts and controls

 Lights up when the timer is set.  Indicates the playback status of the
(page 73) disc.
 Indicates the current surround  Lights up when the Karaoke mode
format. is turned on (models with Karaoke
 Lights up when “GROOVE” is turned function only). (page 67)
on. (page 65)  Lights up when playing VIDEO CD
 Lights up when “SUBWOOFER” is with PBC function. (page 38)
turned on (MHC-RV333D only).  Indicates the current surround
(page 65) format.
 Lights up during recording. (page 63,  Indicates the selected play mode.
73) (page 41)
 Indicates the disc presence. (page 33)  Lights up when the MP3 file being
 Indicates the file format. played back has the ID3 tag.
 Indicates the type of disc being played  Lights up when the title or chapter
back. (page 33) number is displayed.
 Lights up when the microphone echo  Lights up when the output video
is turned on (models with Karaoke signal is NTSC. (page 28)
function only). (page 68)  Displays the text information.
 Lights up in “TUNER” function.
(page 60)

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 Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
MHC-RV555D

 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  Solid (Red/)

 AM loop antenna  Solid (Black/)
 To satellite speaker (Right)  To satellite speaker (Left)
 Solid (Gray/)  To front speaker (Left)
 Solid (Black/)  To wall outlet
 To front speaker (Right)

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MHC-RV333D

Getting Started

 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  To front speaker (Right)

 AM loop antenna  Solid (Red/)
 To subwoofer  Solid (Black/)
 Solid (Blue/)  To front speaker (Left)
 Solid (Black/)  To wall outlet

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 MHC-RV222D

 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  Solid (Black/)

 AM loop antenna  To front speaker (Left)
 To front speaker (Right)  To wall outlet
 Solid (Red/)

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 FM/AM antennas  Voltage selector
Find a location and an orientation that For models with a voltage selector, set
provide good reception, and then set up VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
the antenna. power line voltage.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker For Saudi Arabian model, set VOLTAGE

Getting Started
cords and the power cord to avoid SELECTOR to 120  127 V/220 
picking up noise. 240 V/NO OPERATION.

 Speakers  Power
Insert only the stripped portion of the Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
speaker cords. The demonstration appears in the display.
The speaker cords are color-coded with When you press , the system turns
their respective speaker terminals. on and the demonstration automatically
The type of speakers supplied varies ends.
according to the model you purchased If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
(see “About this manual” (page 5)). not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the
plug (only for models equipped with an
Notes adaptor).
 Be sure to connect the speakers securely and
correctly.
 Be sure to match the satellite speaker
cord to the appropriate terminal on the
components*:  to  and  to .
 Do not place the satellite speakers on top of a
TV*. This may cause distortion of the colors
in the TV screen.
* MHC-RV555D only

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 Attaching the speaker pads Inserting batteries
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each Slide and remove the battery
corner on the bottom of the speakers to compartment lid, and insert the two
prevent them from slipping. supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side
first, matching the polarities shown
Front speakers (Left (4)/Right (4))/ below.
Subwoofer (4)1)

Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period
Satellite speakers (Left (4)/Right (4))2)
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for
about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the system, replace both batteries with
new ones.

1)
MHC-RV333D only
2)
MHC-RV555D only

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 When carrying this system
Hooking up the TV
Perform the following procedure to Connect the video input jack of your
protect the DVD mechanism. TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the

Getting Started
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. supplied video cord.
1 Press / to turn on the system,
then press DVD.

2 Make sure that no disc is loaded

in the system and check that
“NO DISC” appears.

3 Hold down  and then press

/ until “STANDBY” appears
in the display. Then, “LOCK”
appears in the display.

4 Unplug the power cord.

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 When connecting a video deck Changing the color system
Connect the video deck to the TV using (Except for Russian model)
a video cord (not supplied). However, do Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
not connect this unit to the TV through depending on the color system of your
the video deck. Otherwise, you may TV.
experience video leakage when watching The default setting for color system is
video images from this system. Connect different depending on the area.
this unit directly to the TV as shown Each time you perform the procedure
below. below, the color system changes as
follows:
TV NTSC  PAL
1 Press / to turn on the system.
2 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to
Video deck Unit
select “DVD” (or press DVD on the
Do not connect unit).
directly
3 Press / to turn off the system.
4 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “SONY
DEMO” appears in the display.
5 Press / on the unit while holding
down  on the unit.
The system turns on automatically and
the color system is changed.
“COLOR NTSC” or “COLOR PAL”
appears in the display.

Note
The color system cannot be changed when
“VIDEO” or “SAT” function is selected.

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 When using a TV
Setting the clock
Turn on the TV and select the video Use buttons on the remote to set the
input so that you can view the pictures clock.

Getting Started
from this system.

Operating a Sony TV
1 Press / to turn on the system.
You can use the following buttons to
operate a Sony TV. These buttons have
2 Press TIMER MENU.
The hour indication flashes in the
been marked in yellow. display.
To Press If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display,
press  or  repeatedly to select
Turn the TV on TV / while “CLOCK SET?,” then press ENTER.
or off holding down TV.
Switch the TV’s TV INPUT while 3 Press  or  repeatedly to set
input source holding down TV. the hour, and then press ENTER.
between the TV
and other input
sources
4 Use the same procedure to set
the minutes.
Select the TV TV CH +/ or
channels numeric buttons* Note
while holding down The clock settings are canceled when you
TV. disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
Adjust the TV VOL +/ while occurs.
volume of the TV holding down TV.
speaker(s) To display the clock when the system
is off
* For double digit number, hold down TV Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock
and press -/-- , then press the number. (For
is displayed.
example, hold down TV, press -/-- , then 2
and 5 for entering 25.) The clock is displayed for about
8 seconds.

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 4 Press ENTER without loading a
Performing “QUICK” disc.
setup “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on
the TV screen.
Before using the system, you can make
the minimum basic adjustments in
“QUICK” setup. If you do not want to
perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in
step 3. The guide message will disappear
from the TV screen.

1 Turn on your TV and select the

video input.
5 Press  or  repeatedly to select
2 Press / to turn on the system. a language, then press ENTER.
The setting is selected and “VIDEO
Note SETUP” appears on the TV screen.
Make sure there is no disc in the unit.
Otherwise, the guide message does Tips
not appear.  The selected language is for “OSD,”
“MENU” and “SUBTITLE.”
3 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly  The selectable language is different
depending on the area.
(or DVD on the unit) to select
“DVD” .
The guide message appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.

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6 Press  or  repeatedly to select If you make a mistake
Press , then select the item again.
the setting that matches your TV
type. To quit “QUICK” setup
If you have a 4:3 standard TV: Press DISPLAY.

Getting Started
Select “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3
PAN SCAN” (page 56, 57) To recall “QUICK” setup settings
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
4:3 standard TV with wide-screen stopped.
mode: The Control Menu appears on the TV
Select “16:9” (page 56) screen.
7 Press ENTER. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
The setting is selected and “QUICK (SETUP), then press ENTER.
SETUP is complete.” appears on the
TV screen. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
The system is ready for playback. “QUICK,” then press ENTER.
If you want to change each setting
Note
individually, see “Using the Setup The guide message appears at the bottom of
Menu” (page 54). the TV screen when you turn on the system
for the first time or after performing “RESET”
(page 59).

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 Operating the “THEATRE SYNC”
Using the “THEATRE function
SYNC” function
Keep the remote pointed in the
THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on
your Sony TV and this system, changes direction of the TV until the TV is
the system’s function to “DVD” and then turned on and the input source
switches the TV’s input source you have is changed correctly, then press
set with just one button. THEATRE SYNC.
If this function does not work, change the
transmission time. The transmission time
varies depending on the TV.
Preparing to use the “THEATRE
SYNC” function To change the transmission time
Press the following buttons while holding
Register the TV’s input source connected down .
to this system.
Press Transmission time
To select the TV’s input (seconds)
Press the following buttons while holding 1 0.5 (Default)
down SLEEP. 2 1
Press TV’s input source 3 1.5
0 No input source 4 2
(Default) 5 2.5
1 to 8 VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 8 6 3
9 COMPONENT 1 7 3.5
CLEAR COMPONENT 2 8 4
 COMPONENT 3
Note
+ COMPONENT 4 This function is only for Sony TV series,
however, some TV products may also not work.
The selected TV’s input source is
memorized into the remote.

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 3 Load a disc with the label side
Disc facing up on the disc tray.
To load additional discs, press DISC
Playing a disc SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to
rotate the disc tray.
When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD
single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

Disc
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or
VIDEO CD, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
disc.

Note on the maximum number of

tracks, files and folders on a DATA
CD/DVD
This system cannot play a DATA CD/
DVD in the following cases.
– When the number of tracks or files on
a folder exceeds 150.
– When the number of folders on a disc
exceeds 200. 4 Press  OPEN/CLOSE on the
These numbers may vary depending on unit to close the disc tray.
the file structure and the folder structure. Do not forcibly push the disc
tray to close it as this may cause a
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly malfunction.
(or DVD on the unit) to select If the playback does not start
“DVD”. automatically, press  (or  on
the unit).
2 Press  OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit.

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 5 Press VOLUME +/ (or turn To Do this
MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to Select a folder5) Press +/
adjust the volume. repeatedly during
playback or when
Note playback is paused.
Depending on the system status, the volume Locate a point Press  or 
level may not appear on the TV screen. quickly in fast during playback.
forward or fast Each time you press
Other operations reverse (Lock  or , the
Search)6) playback speed changes
To Do this cyclically7).
Stop playback Press . To resume To return to normal
playback where you playback, press  (or
stopped the disc, press  on the unit).
 (or  on the Watch frame by Press SLOW or
unit) (Resume Play). frame (Slow- SLOW when
To play back from the motion Play)8) playback is paused.
beginning of the disc, Each time you
press  twice, then press SLOW or
press  (or  on the SLOW , the playback
unit). speed changes9).
Pause playback Press 1). Press  To return to normal
again or press  (or playback, press  (or
 on the unit) to  on the unit).
resume playback. Play one Press  STEP or
Select a track, Press  or  frame at a STEP  to reverse
audio file, repeatedly during time (Freeze or advance frame by
chapter or playback. Frame)8) frame when playback is
video file2) Or, press the numeric paused.
buttons when the Each time you press
Control Menu is  STEP or STEP ,
turned off, then press the frame changes9).
ENTER3). To return to normal
Select a title4) Press DVD TOP playback, press  (or
MENU, then press  on the unit).
/// or numeric
buttons.

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To Do this To Do this
Replay the Press REPLAY Switch to DVD Press one of DISC 1 
previous scene during playback. function from DISC 3 on the unit.
(Instant another source
Replay)10) (Automatic
Briefly fast Press ADVANCE Source
forward the during playback. Selection)
current scene Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/EX-

Disc
(Instant discs while CHANGE on the unit.
Advance)10) playing
Change the Press ANGLE 1)
There may be some disturbance in the video
angle11) repeatedly during
image.
playback. Each time 2)
Except for JPEG image files. You cannot
you press ANGLE, the select an audio track or file during Lock
angle changes. Search operation of MP3 files.
Display the Press SUBTITLE 3)
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode,
subtitle repeatedly during VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and video files only.
playback. Each time 4)
DVD VIDEO only.
you press SUBTITLE, 5)
MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files
the subtitle language and MPEG4 video files only.
changes12) or turns 6)
Except for JPEG image files.
off13). 7)
Depending on the disc, the actual speed may
Select a disc Press DISC SKIP on differ.
the remote (or one of
8)
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode,
DISC 1  DISC 3 on video files and VIDEO CD only.
the unit).
9)
Except for VIDEO CD and video files.
10)
DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode
only.
11)
Multi-angle DVD VIDEO only.
12)
For DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR
mode or DivX video files with multilingual
subtitles.
13)
For DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode
or DivX video files with a subtitle.

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 Notes On Multi-disc Resume
 You cannot perform Resume Play during (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only)
Shuffle Play or Program Play.
This system can store the point where
 Resume Play may not work properly with you stopped the playback of the disc
some discs.
for up to 10 discs and resumes playback
 Resume Play is canceled when
when you insert the same disc again. If
 you press  when playback is stopped.
you store a playback resume point for the
 you open the disc tray. 11th disc, the playback resume point for
 you change the function. the first disc will be deleted.
 you change the settings in the Setup The default setting is “ON.” To turn
Menu. off this function, set “MULTI-DISC
 you changed the “PARENTAL RESUME” in “SYSTEM SETUP” to
CONTROL” level.
“OFF” (page 59).
 You cannot search for a still picture on a
DVD-R/-RW in VR mode. Notes
 You may not be able to use the Instant Replay  If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “SYSTEM
or Instant Advance function in Repeat Play SETUP” is set to “ON” and you play back a
mode or with some scenes. recorded disc such as DVD-R, the system
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may may play back other recorded discs from
not be able to change the angle, even if multi- the same playback resume point. To start
angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. playback from the beginning of the disc,
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may press  twice and then press  (or  on
not be able to change the subtitles even if the unit) .
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the  The playback resume point is deleted when
DVD VIDEO. You also may not be able to the power cord is disconnected.
turn the subtitles off.
 You can change the subtitles if the DivX
video file has an “.avi” or “.divx” extension
and contains subtitle information within the
same file.

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 When playing a DVD-R/-RW in VR
Changing the language/sound mode:
The number of audio tracks recorded on
Press AUDIO repeatedly during a disc is displayed.
Example:
playback to select the desired
 1: MAIN: the main sound of the audio
audio mode. track 1.
The default setting is underlined.  1: SUB: the sub sound of the audio
track 1.

Disc
When playing a DVD VIDEO:
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the  1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub
option of language and audio format sound of the audio track 1.
varies.  2: MAIN*: the main sound of the audio
When a 4-digit number is displayed, the track 2.
digits represent a language code (see  2: SUB*: the sub sound of the audio
“Language code list” (page 107)). When track 2.
the same language is displayed two or  2: MAIN+SUB*: the main and sub
more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded sound of the audio track 2.
in multiple audio formats. Note that the * These items do not appear if only one audio
sound changes automatically depending stream is recorded on the disc being played
on the disc. back.
Some DVD VIDEOs allow you to
select items such as the language for When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD,
the subtitles and the language for the or MP3 file:
sound using DVD/TUNER MENU You can select the sound from the right
(models with Karaoke function only) or or left channel and listen to the sound
DVD MENU (models without Karaoke of the selected channel through both
function only). the right and left speakers. For example,
when playing a track with the vocals on
When playing a DivX video file: the right channel and the instruments
The options for audio format differ on the left channel, you can hear the
depending on the DivX video files. instruments from both speakers by
selecting the left channel.
 STEREO: the standard stereo sound.
 1/L: the sound of the left channel
(monaural).
 2/R: the sound of the right channel
(monaural).

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 When playing a Super VCD:
 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
audio track 1. functions (PBC Playback)
 1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of (Version 2.0)
the audio track 1 (monaural).
 1: 2/R: the sound of the right channel
of the audio track 1 (monaural).
You can use the PBC (Playback Control)
 2: STEREO: the stereo sound of the
menus included on the VIDEO CDs
audio track 2.
(Version 2.0 only) on your TV screen to
 2: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The
the audio track 2 (monaural). menu format and structure may differ
 2: 2/R: the sound of the right channel depending on each disc.
of the audio track 2 (monaural).

Note
1 Press  (or  on the unit) to
While the system is playing a Super VCD start playing a VIDEO CD.
on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, The PBC menu appears on the TV
no sound will come out when you select screen. Depending on the VIDEO
“2: STEREO,” “2: 1/L” or “2: 2/R.” CD, the menu may not appear.

2 Press the numeric buttons to

select the desired item number.

3 Press ENTER.
Depending on the VIDEO CD,
“Press ENTER” may appear as
“Press SELECT” in the operating
instructions supplied with the disc.
In this case, press  (or  on the
unit).

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4 Continue playback according to Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY
the instructions on the menus. LIST”
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the VIDEO CD, as
the operating procedure may differ
depending on the VIDEO CD. This function is only available for DVD-
Rs/-RWs in VR mode with a playlist
Note created.

Disc
PBC playback is canceled when Shuffle Play,
Program Play or Repeat Play is activated. 1 Press DISPLAY when playback
To cancel playback with PBC is stopped.
functions The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.
1 Press  or  repeatedly or
press the numeric buttons to select a
track when playback is stopped.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST),
2 Press  (or  on the unit) or then press ENTER.
ENTER. The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
Playback starts from the selected track. LIST” appear on the TV screen.
Still images, such as the menu screens,
will not be shown. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
To return to PBC playback, press  the desired setting.
twice, then press  (or  on the
 PLAY LIST: plays back according to
unit).
the playlist created on the disc.
 ORIGINAL: plays back according
to the originally recorded sequence.

4 Press ENTER.

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 Searching for items on a disc by 3 Press ENTER.
the assigned numbers “** (**)” changes to “– – (**)”.

4 Press  or  repeatedly or the

numeric buttons to select the
title, track, folder or file, etc.
You can search by different information If you make a mistake, press CLEAR
recorded on a disc, such as title, track, to cancel the number.
file and folder. Each item is assigned a
unique number on the disc, and you can
select the numbered item you want from
5 Press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
the Control Menu. You can also search selected title, track, folder or file, etc.
for a particular point using the time code
(Time Search) (DVD VIDEO and DVD- Tip
R/-RW in VR mode only). When the Control Menu display is turned off,
you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO and
1 Press DISPLAY. DVD-R/-RW in VR mode) or track (AUDIO
CD and VIDEO CD) or file (video files in
The Control Menu appears on the TV DATA CD/DVD) by pressing the numeric
screen. buttons and ENTER.

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select To search for a particular point using

the search item. the time code (Time Search)
Example: when you select (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR
(CHAPTER) mode only)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number). The number in parentheses 1 Press DISPLAY.
indicates the total number of titles,
chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
folders or files. (TIME).
“T **:**:**” (elapsed playing time of
the current title) is selected.
3 Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T--:--:--”.

Selected row

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4 Input the time code using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2
Using play mode
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds
after the beginning, enter “21020”. Creating your own program
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number. (Program Play)
Note

Disc
Depending on the disc, you cannot perform
Time Search. You can make a program of up to 99
steps in the order you want them to be
played back.
You can only program the tracks from
the current disc.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback

is stopped.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

(PROGRAM), then press
ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear
on the TV screen.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select

“SET ,” then press ENTER.

Track number

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 4 Press .
To change a programmed step:
Press  or  repeatedly to select the
The cursor moves to the track list “T” programmed step number you want
(in this case, “01”). to change. Then, press  and select
the desired track number.

To delete a programmed step:

Press  or  repeatedly to select the
programmed step number you want
to delete. Then, press CLEAR.

To delete all of the programmed

steps in the program list:
Press  to select “ALL CLEAR.” Then,
5 Select the track you want to press ENTER.
program.
For example, select track “02.” To cancel Program Play
Press  or  repeatedly to select “02” Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.
under “T,” then press ENTER. To play back the same program again,
select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.
Selected track
Notes
 When Program Play is activated, the
“REPEAT” setting is automatically changed
to “ON” if the current setting is “ALL DISCS,”
“ONE DISC” or “TRACK.”
 You cannot perform Program Play with
VIDEO CDs during PBC playback.

Tip
The Program Play is canceled and the program
Total time of the programmed tracks list is cleared when
 you open the disc tray.
6 To program other tracks, repeat  you change the disc.
steps 4 and 5.  you turn off the system.
 you change the function.
7 Press  (or  on the unit).
Program Play starts.
When the Program Play ends, you
can restart the same program by
pressing  (or  on the unit).

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 When playing a DATA CD/DVD
Playing in random order (except for video files):
(Shuffle Play)  ON (MUSIC): all MP3 files in the
selected folder on the current disc
are played back randomly.
When no folder is selected, the first
You can play back the tracks on the folder is played back randomly.
current disc in random order. Each time
you perform Shuffle Play, the playing 4 Press ENTER.

Disc
order may differ.
Shuffle Play is only available for the
tracks on the current disc.
5 Press  (or  on the unit).
Shuffle Play starts.
1 Press DISPLAY. To cancel Shuffle Play, press CLEAR
or select “OFF” in step 3.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen. Notes

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

 Shuffle Play is canceled when
 you open the disc tray.
(SHUFFLE), then press  you change the disc.
ENTER.  you turn off the system.
The options for “SHUFFLE” appear  you change the function.
on the TV screen.  you perform Track/Index Search.
 you set “MEDIA” to “PHOTO” when
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select playback is stopped.
the desired setting.  you perform CD Synchro Recording.
 You cannot perform Shuffle Play with
When playing a VIDEO CD or VIDEO CDs during PBC playback.
AUDIO CD:  The same song may be played back
repeatedly for MP3 files.
 TRACK: all tracks on the current
disc is played back randomly.
When Program Play is activated:
 ON: all tracks in the program list is
played back randomly.

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 When playing a VIDEO CD or
Playing repeatedly (Repeat AUDIO CD:
Play)  OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
 ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.
 ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks
on the current disc.
 TRACK: repeats the current track.
You can play the contents on a disc
repeatedly. When playing a DATA CD or DATA
You can select Shuffle Play and Program DVD:
Play at the same time.  OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
1 Press DISPLAY.
 ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.
 ONE DISC: repeats all the folders
The Control Menu appears on the TV on the current disc.
screen.
 FOLDER: repeats the current
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select folder.
 TRACK1): repeats the current audio
(REPEAT), then press file.
ENTER.  FILE2): repeats the current file.
The options for “REPEAT” appear on 1)
MP3 files only.
the TV screen. 2)
Video files only.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select When Program Play or Shuffle

the desired setting. Play is activated:
The default setting is underlined.  OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
 ON: repeats the Program Play or
When playing a DVD VIDEO or Shuffle Play.
DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode:
 OFF: does not play back repeatedly. 4 Press ENTER.
 ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.
 ONE DISC: repeats all the titles on 5 Press  (or  on the unit).
the current disc. Repeat Play starts.
 TITLE: repeats the current title. To cancel Repeat Play, press CLEAR
 CHAPTER: repeats the current or select “OFF” in step 3.
chapter.

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Notes
 You can also change the Repeat Play setting Selecting a folder/file using
by pressing REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly. the on-screen display
 “REP” lights up in the display when Repeat
Play is set to “ALL DISCS,” “ONE DISC,”
“FOLDER” or “ON.”
 “REP1” lights up in the display when
Repeat Play is set to “TITLE,” “CHAPTER,”
“TRACK” or “FILE.”
1 Load a disc on the disc tray.
“FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV

Disc
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot
screen.
perform Repeat Play.
 You cannot perform Repeat Play with
VIDEO CDs during PBC playback. 2 Press DISPLAY.
 When playing a DATA CD/DVD which The Control Menu appears on the TV
contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, the screen.
audio sound will not match the image if their
playing time are different. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
 You cannot select “TRACK” when “MEDIA” (MEDIA), then press
is set to “PHOTO”.
 Repeat Play is canceled when
ENTER.
 you open the disc tray. The options for “MEDIA” appear on
 you change the disc (except when “ALL
the TV screen.
DISCS” is selected).  MUSIC/PHOTO: for playing both
 you turn off the system. MP3 files and JPEG image files
 you change the function (except when in the same folder as a slide show
“ALL DISCS” is selected). (page 49)
 you perform CD Synchro Recording.  MUSIC: for playing MP3 files
 VIDEO: for playing DivX video
files or MPEG4 video files
 PHOTO: for playing JPEG image
files

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 4 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Playing an MP3 file:
1 Press ENTER.
the desired option, then press
“TRACK LIST” appears.
ENTER. When the desired option
has already selected, press
DVD/TUNER MENU (models with
Karaoke function only) or DVD
MENU (models without Karaoke
function only).
A list of folders that contain the files
of the selected file type appears on the
TV screen.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
5 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired MP3 file, then press
a folder. ENTER.
The system starts playing the
Playing a folder: selected MP3 file.
Press  (or  on the unit). To stop playback, press .
The system starts playback from the
first file of the selected folder. Playing an image file:
To stop playback, press . 1 Press PICTURE NAVI.
Thumbnail picture for the first 16
JPEG image files in the selected
folder is displayed.

If there are more than 16 image

files in the selected folder, the scroll
bar appears at the right.

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2 Press /// to select the Other operations
image you want to view, then
press  (or  on the unit). To Do this
The slide show starts from the Display Press or
selected image file. the next or repeatedly.
To stop playback, press . previous page
of “TRACK
LIST,”

Disc
“FOLDER
LIST” or “FILE
LIST”
Play back the Press  repeatedly
next folder of until the last file of the
MP3 files or current folder, then
video files press  once. To
select the previous
Playing a video file: folder, select the folder
from “FOLDER LIST.”
1 Press ENTER.
“FILE LIST” appears. Return to Press  RETURN.
“FOLDER
LIST” when
“TRACK LIST”
or “FILE LIST”
is displayed.
Play back the Press  repeatedly
next folder of until the last file of the
JPEG image current folder, then
files press  once. To select
the previous folder,
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select select the folder from
the desired video file, then press “FOLDER LIST.”
ENTER.
Rotate the Press  or  repeatedly
The system starts playing the image by 90 while viewing an
selected video files. degrees image. To return to
To stop playback, press . the original view, press
CLEAR.

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 Notes  The system may not play certain types of
 The system can play back MP3 files and JPEG image files (ex. a JPEG image file that is
JPEG image files. The system will play back less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)).
any data with the extension “.mp3”, “.jpg” or  When you press  or  to select the next or
“.jpeg” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG previous image, the image will return to its
format. Playing this data may generate a original view even if you have rotated the
loud noise which could damage your speaker image previously.
system.  The slide show stops when you press  or .
 Depending on the encoding/writing  The system may not play back a video file
software, recording device, or the recording when the file has been combined from two or
media used to record an MP3 file, you may more video files.
encounter problems such as cannot play
 The system cannot play back a video file size
back, sound interruptions and noise.
of more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/
 The following discs/situations can increase 2GB.
the time it takes to start playback:
 Depending on the video file, the picture may
 a disc recorded with a complicated tree be unclear or the sound may skip.
structure.
 The system cannot play back some video files
 a disc recorded in Multi Session. that are longer than 3 hours.
 a disc to which data can be added (non-  Depending on the video file, the picture
finalized disc). may pause or be unclear. In this case, it is
 when the tracks or files in another folder recommended that you create the file at a
have just been played back. lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3
 Some CD-Rs/-RWs or DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/ is the recommended audio format. Note
+RWs cannot be played back on the system that, this system does not conform to WMA
depending on the file format. (Windows Media Audio)/AAC (Advanced
 The system can play back to a depth of 8 Audio Coding) format.
folders only.  Due to the compression technology used for
video files, it may take some time after you
press  for the picture to appear.
 Depending on the video file, the sound may
not match the pictures on the screen.

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Tip 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
If the number of viewing times has been preset, “MUSIC/PHOTO”, then press ENTER.
you can play back the DivX video files as many
times as the preset number. The following When “MUSIC/PHOTO” has already
occurrences are counted: selected, press DVD/TUNER MENU
 when the system is turned off. (models with Karaoke function only)
 when the disc is removed. or DVD MENU (models without
 when another video file is played back. Karaoke function only).
“FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV

Disc
To play MP3 files and JPEG image files screen.
as a slide show with sound 4 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
(DATA CD and DATA DVD only) desired folder, then press  (or 
You can play back a slide show with on the unit).
sound by first placing both JPEG image The slide show with sound starts from
files and MP3 files in the same folder on a the selected folder.
DATA CD/DVD. To stop playback, press .
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is To cancel the slide show with sound,
stopped. select “MUSIC” or “PHOTO” in step
3.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen. Note
If you play back a large data size of MP3 files
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select and JPEG image files at the same time, the
(MEDIA), then press ENTER. sound may skip.
The options for “MEDIA” appear on
the TV screen.

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 To specify the slide show speed To select a transition effect for image
(JPEG image files only) files in the slide show
(JPEG image files only)
1 Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to
“MUSIC/PHOTO”, press DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to
twice.) “MUSIC/PHOTO”, press DISPLAY
The Control Menu appears on the TV twice.)
screen. The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
The options for “INTERVAL” appear (EFFECT), then press ENTER.
on the TV screen. The options for “EFFECT” appear on
the TV screen.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
desired transition interval. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
The default setting is underlined. desired setting.
 NORMAL: Sets to the standard The default setting is underlined.
duration.  MODE 1: The image sweeps in
 FAST: Sets the duration shorter from top to bottom of the screen.
than “NORMAL.”  MODE 2: The image sweeps in
 SLOW 1: Sets the duration longer from left to right of the screen.
than “NORMAL.”  MODE 3: The image stretches out
 SLOW 2: Sets the duration longer from the center of the screen.
than “SLOW 1.”  MODE 4: The image randomly
cycles through the effects.
4 Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.  MODE 5: The next image slides
over the current image.
Note  OFF: Turns off this function.
Some JPEG image files (especially progressive
JPEG image files or JPEG image files with 4 Press ENTER.
3,000,000 pixels or more) may take a longer The selected setting takes effect.
time to display than others, which may make
the transitions seem longer than that of the
option you selected.

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To select playback priority of the file
type Adjusting the delay between
You can select playback priority when the picture and sound (“A/V
mixed media (MP3 files, JPEG image files SYNC”)
or video files) are in the disc.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen. When the sound does not synchronize

Disc
with the pictures on the screen, you can
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select adjust the delay between the picture and
(MEDIA), then press ENTER. sound.
The options for “MEDIA” appear on “A/V SYNC” does not work for MP3 files
the TV screen. and JPEG image files in DATA CD/DVD.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the 1 Press DISPLAY.

desired setting. The Control Menu appears on the TV
 MUSIC/PHOTO: See page 45. screen.
 MUSIC: MP3 file playback has
priority. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
 VIDEO: Video file playback has (A/V SYNC), then press
priority. ENTER.
 PHOTO: JPEG image file playback The options for “A/V SYNC” appear
has priority. on the TV screen.
4 Press ENTER.
For details of the playback priority of
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
file types under “MEDIA” setting, see the desired setting.
“Playback priority of file types” (page The default setting is underlined.
106).  OFF: Does not adjust.
 ON: Adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.

4 Press ENTER.
Note
Depending on the input stream, this function
may not be effective.

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 5 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Restricting playback “PARENTAL CONTROL,” then
of the disc (PARENTAL press ENTER.
CONTROL) If you have not registered a
password:
The display for registering a new
password appears on the TV screen.
You can limit the playback of some DVD
VIDEOs according to a predetermined
level such as the age of the users. When
a limited scene is played back, that scene
may be skipped or replaced with different
scenes.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback

is stopped.
The Control Menu appears on the TV Enter a 4-digit password using the
screen. numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the
2 Press  or  repeatedly to password appears on the TV screen.
select (SETUP), then press When you have already registered
ENTER. a password:
The options for “SETUP” appear on The display for entering the password
the TV screen. appears on the TV screen.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select If you make a mistake when

entering your password:
“CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. Press  repeatedly to delete the
The Setup Menu appears on the TV number you have entered, then re-
screen. enter your password again.

4 Press  or  repeatedly to select

“SYSTEM SETUP,” then press
ENTER.

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6 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit 9 Press  or  repeatedly to select
password using the numeric “LEVEL,” then press ENTER.
buttons, then press ENTER. The options for “LEVEL” appear on
The display for setting the playback the TV screen.
limitation level appears on the TV
screen. 10 Press  or  repeatedly to select
the desired level, then press

Disc
ENTER.
“PARENTAL CONTROL” setting is
completed.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.

To turn off the “PARENTAL CONTROL”

function
7 Press  or  repeatedly to select Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 10.
“STANDARD,” then press ENTER.
The options for “STANDARD” appear
To change the password
on the TV screen. 1 Press  or  repeatedly to select
8 Press  or  repeatedly to
“CHANGE PASSWORD,” then press
ENTER in step 7 of “Restricting
select a geographic area as the playback of the disc.”
playback limitation level, then
press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS ,” 3 Enter a new 4-digit password using
enter the area code for the geographic the numeric buttons, then press
area you want by using the numeric ENTER.
buttons (see “Parental Control area
code list” (page 108)). 4 To confirm your password, re-enter
it using the numeric buttons, then
press ENTER.

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 If you forget your password
Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to
5 of “Restricting playback of the disc”
Using the Setup Menu
(page 52). When you are asked to enter By using the Setup Menu, you can make
your password, enter “199703” using the various adjustments to items such as
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The picture and sound.
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit Displayed items vary depending on the
password. After you enter a new 4-digit country or region.
password, reload the disc and press 
(or  on the unit). When the display Note
for entering your password appears, enter Playback settings stored in the disc take
your new password. priority over the Setup Menu settings.
Therefore, some of the Setup Menu settings
may not be performed.
To play back a disc for which
“PARENTAL CONTROL” is set 1 Press DISPLAY when playback
1 Load the disc and press  (or  is stopped.
on the unit). The Control Menu appears on the TV
The display for entering your password screen.
appears on the TV screen.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the select (SETUP), then press
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. ENTER.
The system starts playback.
The options for “SETUP” appear on
Notes the TV screen.
 When you play back DVD VIDEOs which
do not have the “PARENTAL CONTROL” 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
function, playback cannot be limited on this “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER.
system. The Setup Menu appears on the TV
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you screen.
may be asked to change the “PARENTAL
CONTROL” level while playing the disc. In
this case, enter your password, then change
the level. If Resume Play is canceled, the level
returns to the original level.

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4 Press  or  repeatedly to 6 Press  or  repeatedly to select
select the setup item from the the desired setting, then press
displayed list, then press ENTER. ENTER.
The setup item is selected. The setting is selected and setup is
completed.
Setup items:
: LANGUAGE SETUP
: VIDEO SETUP

Disc
: AUDIO SETUP
: SYSTEM SETUP
Selected setting
Example: “VIDEO SETUP”
Selected item

Setting the language

 “LANGUAGE SETUP”
Set various languages for the on-screen
Setup items display or sound track.
OSD
5 Press  or  repeatedly to select (On-Screen Display)
the desired item, then press Switches the language of the on-screen
ENTER. display.
The options for the selected item MENU*
appear on the TV screen. (DVD VIDEO only)
Example: “TV TYPE” Select the language for the DVD menu.

Options

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 AUDIO* Setting the TV screen
(DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.  “VIDEO SETUP”
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the
language given priority in the disc is Choose the settings according to the TV
selected. you connected.
The default setting is underlined.
SUBTITLE*
(DVD VIDEO only) TV TYPE1)
Switches the language of the subtitle. (DVD VIDEO only)
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” 16:9: Select this when you connect a
the language for the subtitles changes wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
according to the language you selected mode function.
for the sound track.

* When you select a language in “MENU,”

“AUDIO,” or “SUBTITLE” that is not
recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the
recorded language is automatically selected.
However, depending on the disc, the 4:3 LETTER BOX: Select this when you
language may not be selected automatically. connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting
If you select “OTHERS ” in “MENU,” displays a wide picture with bands on the
“AUDIO” and “SUBTITLE,” enter a language upper and lower portions of the screen.
code using the numeric buttons (see
“Language code list” (page 107)).

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4:3 PAN SCAN2): Select this when you 1)
The default setting varies depending on the
connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting country or region.
displays the wide picture on the entire 2)
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3
screen and cuts off the portions that do LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically
not fit. instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.

Setting the audio

Disc
options
 “AUDIO SETUP”
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)
(Except for Russian model) Configure audio related settings.
Select the output video signal when you The default setting is underlined.
play back a VIDEO CD.
AUTO: Outputs the video signal AUDIO DRC1) (Dynamic Range
according to the color system of the disc, Compression)
either PAL or NTSC. (DVD VIDEO only)
PAL: Changes the video signal of an OFF: No compression of dynamic range.
NTSC disc and output it in PAL system. STANDARD: Reproduces the sound
NTSC: Changes the video signal of a PAL track with the kind of dynamic range that
disc and output it in NTSC system. the recording engineer intended. Useful
for watching movies at low volume late
PAUSE MODE at night.
(DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR MAX: Narrows the dynamic range fully.
mode only)
AUTO: The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output with no
jitter. Normally select this position.
FRAME: The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is output
in high resolution.

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 TRACK SELECTION Setting the system
(DVD VIDEO only)
Gives priority to the sound track which  “SYSTEM SETUP”
contains the highest number of channels
when you play back a DVD VIDEO
on which multiple audio (PCM, DTS, SCREEN SAVER
MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital) formats2) The screen saver will help prevent your
are recorded. display device from becoming damaged
OFF: No priority given. (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., ) to
AUTO3): Priority given. cancel the screen saver.
ON: The screen saver image appears if
1)
“AUDIO DRC” can only be performed with you do not operate the system for about
Dolby Digital sources. 15 minutes.
2)
If each audio sound track has the same
OFF: The screen saver does not appear.
number of channels, the system selects the BACKGROUND
audio sound tracks in the order from PCM,
DTS, Dolby Digital, to MPEG. Selects the background color or picture
3) to be displayed on the TV screen. The
When you set “TRACK SELECTION” to
“AUTO,” the language may change. The
background color or picture is displayed
“TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher when playback is stopped or while
priority than the “AUDIO” settings in playing an AUDIO CD and MP3 files.
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 56). However, JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture
depending on the disc, this function may not (still picture) appears in the background,
be performed. but only when the jacket picture is
already recorded on the disc (DVD
VIDEO, CD-Extra, etc.). If the disc
does not contain a jacket picture, the
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICS: A preset picture stored in
the system appears in the background.
BLUE: The background color is blue.
BLACK: The background color is black.

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PARENTAL CONTROL
Sets the playback restrictions. For details,
see “Restricting playback of the disc
(PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 52).
DivX
Displays the registration code for this
system.
For more information, go to http://www.

Disc
divx.com on the Internet.
MULTI-DISC RESUME
(DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only)
ON: Stores the resume playback point in
the memory for up to 10 discs.
OFF: Does not store the resume playback
point in the memory. Playback starts at
the resume playback point only for the
current disc in the system.
RESET*
Returns “SETUP” settings to the default
settings. For details, see “To return the
“SETUP” settings to the default settings*,
perform reset as follows:” (page 92).

* Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings

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 For manual tuning:
Press TUNING +/ repeatedly.
Tuner
For direct tuning:
Press D.TUNING, then use the
Listening to the radio numeric buttons to enter the
frequency of the desired station. For
You can listen to a radio station either by example, press 1, 0, 2, 5 and 0 to enter
selecting a preset station, or by manually the frequency of FM 102.50 MHz,
tuning in the station. then press ENTER. If you cannot
tune in the station, make sure you
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly have entered the right frequency. If
to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER you still cannot tune in the station,
AM” (or press TUNER/BAND on the frequency is not used in your
area. To cancel direct tuning, press
the unit* repeatedly to select D.TUNING.
“FM” or “AM”).
* For models without Karaoke function,
TUNER/BAND on the remote is also
available. Presetting a radio station
2 Perform tuning.
1 Tune in the desired station.
For automatic scanning:
Press and hold TUNING +/ until
the frequency indication changes and
2 Press DVD/TUNER MENU, then
press ENTER (models with
then release.
Scanning stops automatically when Karaoke function only), or
a station is tuned in and “TUNED” press TUNER MEMORY (models
lights up in the display. When a FM without Karaoke function only).
stereo program is tuned in, “ST” A preset number flashes in the
lights up in the display. display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.

If “TUNED” does not appear and the

scanning does not stop, press  and
perform manual tuning (below). Preset number

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3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Tips
 To improve broadcast reception, adjust the
the desired preset number. supplied antennas, or connect an external
antenna.
4 Press ENTER.  When an FM stereo program has static noise,
press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until
“COMPLETE” appears in the display.
“MONO” lights up in the display. There will
The station is stored. be no stereo effect, but the reception will

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store

improve.
 You can also set the frequency by viewing the
other stations. tuner information on the TV screen.
You can preset up to 20 FM stations Current band and

Tuner
and 10 AM stations. preset number Current station
To cancel presetting, press DVD/
TUNER MENU (models with
Karaoke function only) or TUNER
MEMORY (models without Karaoke
function only).

6 To call up a preset number, press

PRESET +/ repeatedly to select
the desired preset number.  To change the AM tuning interval, see “To
You can also press the numeric change the AM tuning interval” (page 91).
buttons, then press ENTER to select a
preset station.

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 Other operations
Tape To Do this
Stop playback Press .
Playing a tape Pause playback Press . Press  again
to resume playback.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Fast-forward Press  or .
1 Press FUNCTION +/ (or TAPE
or rewind

A/B on the unit) repeatedly to

select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B.” Tip
If you press  (or  on the unit) when

2 Insert a tape.
“TAPE A” is selected and there is no tape in
deck A, the system automatically switches to
Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the “TAPE B” when there is a tape in deck B or vice
unit to insert a tape into the cassette versa. Then, playback will start.
holder with the side you want to
play back facing forward. Make sure
there is no slack in the tape to avoid
damaging the tape or the cassette
holder.

3 Press  (or  on the unit).

The tape starts playback.

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 For CD Synchro Recording:
Recording onto a tape Press DVD and load the disc you
want to record. If you have already
loaded the disc, press DISC 1 
There are three ways to record on a TYPE
DISC 3 to select the disc. When the
I (normal) tape.
system automatically starts playback,
Use the buttons on the unit for the
press  twice to cancel resume play.
operation.
Tracks are always recorded from the
The recording level is adjusted
first track and when a tape reaches
automatically.
the end of its front side, the recording
CD Synchro Recording stops.
You can record an entire VIDEO CD, If you want to record specific tracks,
AUDIO CD or DATA CD/DVD (MP3 perform manual recording (see
files only) onto a tape. below).

Tape
For Manual Recording and Sound
Manual Recording
Mixing (Models with Karaoke
You can record just the portion you
function only):
want from a sound source, including
Select the desired source to record
connected audio components.
or mix.
Sound Mixing (Models with Karaoke If you record a disc manually, start
function only) playing the disc first, then perform
You can “mix” sound from any one of the steps 3 and 4. To record only your
sound sources and singing or speaking favorite CD tracks, perform steps 1
into a microphone. The mixed sound can to 6 of “Creating your own program”
be recorded onto a tape. (page 41).
To record only sound from a
1 Insert a recordable tape into microphone, connect a microphone
and then press VIDEO/SAT to select
the deck B, then press TAPE A/B
“VIDEO/SAT” function. Make sure
repeatedly to select “TAPE B.” not to connect any component to the
VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks.
2 Prepare the recording source.

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 3 Set the deck B to stand by for To stop recording
Press .
recording.
For CD Synchro Recording: Notes
 CD Synchro Recording is not available with
Press REC TO TAPE.
DVDs.
If the play mode is set to Shuffle
 You cannot listen to other sources while
Play, Program Play or Repeat Play, recording.
it automatically switches to Normal
 When you record from a VIDEO CD,
Play (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD playback with PBC functions is automatically
only). canceled (CD Synchro Recording only).
For Manual Recording and Sound  If you connect or disconnect a microphone
(models with Karaoke function only) or
Mixing (Models with Karaoke
headphones during recording, the sound may
function only): cut off for a moment.
Press REC TO TAPE.  When “DVD” function is selected, Karaoke

4 Start recording.
mode is automatically turned on when you
connect a microphone to MIC jack (models
with Karaoke function only).
For CD Synchro Recording:  Do not eject the tape during recording, as
Press ENTER. When the recording this may cause irreparable damage to the tape
is completed, the system stops and the tape deck.
automatically.  If you press REC TO TAPE during Manual
Recording or Sound Mixing, the recording is
For Manual Recording: paused. To resume recording, press REC TO
Press ENTER, and then start playing TAPE again.
the desired recording source.  The system may continue playback of other
If there is noise while recording from discs even after the Synchro Recording is
the tuner, reposition the appropriate completed.
antenna to reduce the noise.  The selected sound field remains unchanged
even if the headphones are connected or
For Sound Mixing (Models with disconnected while recording.
Karaoke function only):
Press ENTER, and then start playing
the desired source and start singing
or speaking into the microphone.
If acoustic feedback (howling)
occurs, reduce the volume, move the
microphone away from the speakers,
or change the direction of the
microphone.

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 To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-
Sound Adjustment RV333D only)
Press SUBWOOFER on the unit.
“SUBWOOFER” lights up in the display.
Adjusting the sound To adjust the sound level of the
subwoofer, press SUBWOOFER
To Do this repeatedly.
Reinforce the Press GROOVE on To obtain a better bass reproduction, we
sound the unit1). Each time recommend you to place the subwoofer
you press the button, on a solid floor where resonance is
the display changes as unlikely to occur.
follows:
GROOVE ON2)  Preset effect options
GROOVE OFF
Select the Press PRESET EQ on Effect Category
preset effect the unit repeatedly3)4). FLAT Original music source
(cancels the preset

Sound Adjustment
1)
For models without Karaoke function, effect)
GROOVE on the remote is also available.
ROCK
2)
The volume switches to power mode and the
equalizer curve changes. HIP HOP
3)
The last selected preset effect appears when
POP
PRESET EQ on the unit is pressed once. TECHNO
4)
For models without Karaoke function, EQ JAZZ
on the remote is also available. MP3 MP3 files
SURROUND
Tip
The default setting is “GROOVE ON.” MOVIE Movies

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 Selecting the sound field 2CH SURR
Reproduces stereo output with
surround effect from multi channel
You can take advantage of the surround sources such as DVD VIDEO during
sound simply by selecting one of the DVD function. The system outputs
sound fields. They bring the exciting and the original sound with surround
powerful sound of movie theaters into effect during functions other than
your home. DVD.
Press SOUND FIELD. VIRTUAL A*
The last selected sound field appears Creates 3 sets of virtual surround
when SOUND FIELD is pressed once. speakers from the sound of the front
You can select the desired sound field by speakers. This sound field is only
pressing SOUND FIELD repeatedly. effective when you play back multi
channel sources.
When the headphones are not VIRTUAL B*
connected: Creates 1 set of virtual surround
speakers from the sound of the
2CH STEREO front speakers without using actual
Reproduces stereo output from surround speakers. This mode is
multi channel sources such as DVD effective when the distance between
VIDEOs during “DVD” function. The the front speakers is short. This sound
system outputs the original sound field is only effective when you play
during functions other than “DVD” back multi channel sources.
and during playback of stereo sources
such as AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and
MP3 files.

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 When the headphones are
connected: Singing along: Karaoke
HP 2CH (Models with Karaoke
The normal sound field for
headphones. function only)
HP SURR
The sound field for headphones with
surround effect.
You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the
HP VIRTUAL* system to Karaoke mode.
The sound field for headphones with
virtual surround effect. This sound
field is only effective when you play
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
back multi channel sources. (or press DVD on the unit) to
select “DVD.”
* These sound fields cannot be selected 2 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to

Sound Adjustment
when the function is set to other than
“DVD” or when the Karaoke mode “MIN” to reduce the microphone
is turned on (models with Karaoke volume.
function only).

Note
3 Connect a microphone to MIC
Depending on the disc, the surround effect jack on the unit.
may not be as much as expected. The Karaoke mode is turned on.
“KARAOKE MODE: ON” appears on
the TV screen and “” appears in
the display.

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 4 Start playing the music and To adjust the microphone echo level
Press ECHO on the unit repeatedly.
adjust the volume.
To cancel the echo effect, press ECHO on
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR the unit repeatedly until “ECHO OFF”
mode, DivX video files: appears.
The system outputs the audio format
that you have selected. Notes
 The sound input from the microphone is not
AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD, MP3 files: output from the DVD DIGITAL OUT jack.
The audio setting automatically  Karaoke mode is automatically turned off
changes to “1/L” and the system when:
outputs the left channel audio.  you turn off the system.
 you change the function (except for the
If you want to hear vocal: “DVD” function).
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select  you connect the headphones.
another audio channel.  If howling occurs:

5 Start singing along with

 move the microphone away from the
speakers.
the music and adjust the  change the direction of the microphone.
microphone volume by turning  lower the MIC LEVEL or ECHO.
MIC LEVEL.  press VOLUME  repeatedly (or
turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit
counterclockwise).
To turn off the Karaoke mode
Disconnect the microphone or press
KARAOKE MODE. “KARAOKE MODE:
OFF” appears on the TV screen.

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 Changing the key (Key Control) Playing Karaoke with any
stereo disc (“Karaoke Pon”)
You can change the key to suit your vocal
range, except when the system is in stop You can enjoy Karaoke with a stereo-
mode. recorded disc, even if it is a non-Karaoke
disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
Press KEY CONTROL / to suit
your vocal range in Karaoke mode. Press KARAOKE PON in Karaoke
You can adjust the key higher or lower in mode.
13 steps (6 – 6).
To cancel “Karaoke Pon” mode, press
Notes KARAOKE PON again.
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to change the key. Notes
 The key automatically returns to the original  This function may not work well when:
key when:  only a few instruments are playing.
 you turn off the system.  a duet is playing.

Sound Adjustment
 you change the function.  the vocals on the disc deviate from the
 you change the disc. center.
 you open the disc tray.  playing monaural-recorded discs (the
 you stop playback. accompaniment is also reduced).
 the title, track or audio file changes.  playing multiplex discs.
 you change the folder.  During “Karaoke Pon” mode, the stereo effect
 the play item is changed during PBC is reduced.
playback.  “Karaoke Pon” mode is automatically
 you perform Lock Search. canceled when:
 you cancel Karaoke mode.  you turn off the system.
 DVD layer is changed.  you change the function.
 you change the disc.
 you open the disc tray.
 you press AUDIO.
 you set “VOCAL SELECT” to other than
“OFF.”
 you cancel Karaoke mode.

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 Selecting the vocals (Vocal 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Select) the desired vocal channel.
The output channel changes as
follows.
The default setting is underlined.
When playing a DVD with the “Dolby When playing a DVD VIDEO
Digital Karaoke” format in Karaoke  OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.
mode, you can turn on or off the guide  1+2: Guide vocal 1+2
vocal recorded in the Karaoke track.  1: Guide vocal 1
When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO
 2: Guide vocal 2
CD in Karaoke mode, you can listen to
the vocals. When playing a VIDEO CD or
You can also change the guide vocal AUDIO CD
channel. You can select different kinds  OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.
of vocals.  L+R: The same sound is output
from both speakers.
1 Press DISPLAY in Karaoke  STEREO: The standard stereo
mode. sound
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen. When playing a Super VCD
 OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select  1:L+R: The same sound of the
(VOCAL SELECT), then audio track 1 is output from both
speakers.
press ENTER.
 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
The options for “VOCAL SELECT”
audio track 1
appear on the TV screen.
 2:L+R: The same sound of the
audio track 2 is output from both
speakers.
 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2

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4 Press ENTER. Selecting the scoring mode
Notes (Score Mode)
 When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function
works only with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” When Karaoke mode is turned on, you
format. can use the scoring mode.
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able Your score is calculated by comparing
to change the guide vocal channel. your voice with the music source.
 The channel returns to the default setting
when:
 you turn off the system.
1 Press DISPLAY in Karaoke
mode.
 you change the function.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
 you change the disc.
screen.
 you open the disc tray.
 you press AUDIO.
 you cancel Karaoke mode.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
 you set “Karaoke Pon” mode to on.
(SCORE MODE), then
 When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only press ENTER.

Sound Adjustment
with one kind of guide vocal, select “1.” The options for “SCORE MODE”
appear on the TV screen.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select

a setting.
The default setting is underlined.
 BEGINNER 1: Beginner level. The
score updates every 3 seconds.
 BEGINNER 2: Beginner level.
 EXPERT 1: Advance level. The
score updates every 3 seconds.
 EXPERT 2: Advance level.
 DEMO: Demonstration mode.
The score is displayed regardless of
singing.

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 4 Press ENTER.
Notes
 The highest score is reset when the system is

5 Start playing the music.

turned off.
 The “SCORE MODE” function may be
canceled when certain remote buttons are
6 Press SCORE before singing a pressed.
song in Karaoke mode.  In some cases, you may not be able to use the
scoring mode.
The previous highest score appears
on the TV screen and the display Tip
changes as follows according to the The “SCORE MODE” setting is automatically
level selected for “SCORE MODE.” changed to “BEGINNER 1” when the system
: When you select “BEGINNER is turned off.
1” or “EXPERT 1.”
: When you select “BEGINNER
2” or “EXPERT 2.”
: When you select “DEMO.”

7 After singing for more than a

minute, press SCORE again to
view your score.
Your score is calculated from a scale
of 0 to 99.
Your score is displayed for 5 seconds,
during which time the system enters
pause mode.
After your score, the ranking is
displayed as follows:
– The ranking is displayed as a list
with top 3 scores.
– Your score and ranking for the last
song flash.
– If you are in the top 10, your
ranking is displayed. If not, “10+” is
displayed.
– If your score is “0,” your score is not
displayed in the ranking list.

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 1 Prepare the sound source.
Other Operations For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, and
Using the timers then press VOLUME +/ (or turn
MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to
The system offers three timer functions. adjust the volume.
If you use the Play Timer or Rec Timer
For Rec Timer:
with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has
Tune in the desired preset radio
priority.
station.
Sleep Timer
You can fall asleep to music. This 2 Press TIMER MENU.
function works even if the clock is not
set. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
“PLAY SET?” or “REC SET?,” then
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select press ENTER.
the time you want. “ON” appears and the hour indication
The system turns off after the preset time. flashes in the display.
Play Timer 4 Set the time to start playback or

Other Operations
You can wake up to DVD, tape or tuner
at a preset time. recording.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Press  or  repeatedly to set the
Play Timer. Make sure you have set the hour, then press ENTER.
clock. The minute indication flashes in the
display. Use the procedure above to
Rec Timer set the minute. “OFF” appears and the
You can record from a preset radio hour indication flashes in the display.
station at a specified time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the 5 Use the same procedure as in
Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the step 4 to set the time to stop
clock. playback or recording.
You cannot activate both the Play Timer
and the Rec Timer at the same time.

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 6 Select the sound source when To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
using Play Timer, or prepare the
tape when using Rec Timer. To cancel the timer
For Play Timer:
Press  or  repeatedly until the
1 Press TIMER MENU.
desired sound source appears, and “TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display.
then press ENTER. The display shows 2 Press ENTER.
the timer settings.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
For Rec Timer: “TIMER OFF.”
The display shows the timer settings.
4 Press ENTER.
7 Press  to turn off the system.
When you set the Play Timer or Notes
Rec Timer, the system turns on 30  The Play Timer and Rec Timer will not be
seconds before the preset time. Do activated if the system is turned on or if
“STANDBY” flashes in the display. Be sure to
not operate the system from the time
turn off the system at least 60 seconds before
the system turns on until the play or the preset time.
recording starts.  The volume is reduced to minimum during
Rec Timer.
To check the setting
Tips
1 Press TIMER MENU.  The Play Timer setting remains as long as the
“TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display. setting is not canceled manually.
 The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after
2 Press ENTER. the Rec Timer has been activated.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
“PLAY SEL?” or “REC SEL?.”
4 Press ENTER.

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 Other operation
Changing the display
To Do this
Change the Press  or  on
Turning off the display brightness the unit repeatedly
of the while holding down
 Power Saving Mode
illumination DISPLAY on the unit.
The demonstration display and the clock around
display can be turned off to minimize MASTER
the amount of power consumed during VOLUME
standby mode (Power Saving Mode).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the

system is turned off. Viewing information about the
Demonstration1)  disc in the front panel display
No display (Power Saving Mode) 
Clock2)  Demonstration  …
1)
The display changes and the indicators flash Press DISPLAY.
even when the system is turned off. Each time you press DISPLAY, the
2)
The clock display automatically turns to display changes from     

Other Operations
Power Saving Mode after 8 seconds. …

Note  Disc information

You cannot perform the following operations  Clock display (for 8 seconds)
during Power Saving Mode:
 Setting the clock (page 29).
Checking the elapsed playing time,
 Changing the AM tuning interval (Except
for Russian and Saudi Arabian models) remaining time and titles
(page 91). Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
 Changing the color system (Except for Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the
Russian model) (page 28). display changes from     … 
…

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 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- When playing MP3 files or video files
R/-RW in VR mode: on a DATA CD/DVD:
 When the menu or the title without a  Elapsed playing time of the current
chapter is played back file
 Elapsed playing time of the menu  File name5)6)
or the current title
 Disc title1) Checking the total playing time and
 When a chapter other than above titles
condition is played back Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when
 Elapsed playing time of the current playback is stopped.
title Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the
display changes from     
 Remaining time of the current title
…
 Elapsed playing time of the current
chapter DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW in VR
 Remaining time of the current mode:
chapter  Total number of titles on the disc
 Disc title1)  Disc title1)
 Title and chapter2) AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD without PBC
When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO playback:
CD without PBC function:  Total number of the tracks on the disc
 Elapsed playing time of the current and the total playing time of the disc
track  Disc title1)
 Remaining time of the current track VIDEO CD with PBC playback:
 Elapsed playing time of the disc3)  Total number of scenes on the disc
 Remaining time of the disc3)  Disc title1)4)
 Track name1)
 Track and index*4) 1)
“NO TEXT” appears in the display if the
*VIDEO CD only DVD VIDEO is not a DVD-TEXT disc, the
AUDIO CD is not a CD-TEXT disc or the
When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC VIDEO CD does not have text information.
function: 2)
Title and chapter are displayed for 2 seconds
 Elapsed playing time of the current before the display returns to the elapsed
scene playing time.
 Disc title1)4)

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3)
When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
turned on, the elapsed playing time and the Viewing information about the
4)
remaining time of the disc would be skipped.
The current track number and the current
disc in the on-screen display
index number (for a disc without PBC) or the
current scene number (for a disc with PBC) Press TIME/TEXT.
are displayed for 2 seconds before the display
returns to the elapsed playing time.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT while
playing the disc, the display changes from
5)
When playing video files, the current folder
number and the current file number are ……
displayed for 2 seconds before the display The time display that you can view on the
returns to elapsed playing time when you TV screen depends on the disc you are
press TIME/TEXT during display of title of playing.
the file.
T: title or track
6)
If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
C: chapter
display an album name or title name from
D: disc Bit rate
the ID3 tag information.
The system supports ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver
2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file.
Time information
Notes

Other Operations
 If you play back a disc containing JPEG
image files only, “JPEG” or “NO AUDIO”
appears in the display.
 You cannot use TIME/TEXT to change the
display of disc information when:
 a JPEG image file is played back.
 playback is stopped for DATA CD/DVD Folder name Track/file name
with MP3 files and/or JPEG image files.
 playback is stopped for DATA CD/DVD
with video files. Note
 Characters that cannot be displayed appear The Control Menu display will show different
as “_”. items depending on the disc type.
 The elapsed playing time of MP3 files and
video files may not be displayed correctly.

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 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- Notes
R/-RW in VR mode:  Only alphabet letters, numbers and some
 Elapsed playing time of the current symbols can be displayed.
title  Depending on the disc, the system can only
 Remaining time of the current title display a limited number of characters.
 Elapsed playing time of the current  For MP3 files with format other than ISO
chapter 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, folder name and file
 Remaining time of the current chapter name may not be displayed.
 Elapsed playing time of the current
title and disc title Displaying the audio information of
the disc
When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (DVD VIDEO and video files only)
function: When you press AUDIO repeatedly
 Elapsed playing time of the current during playback, the format of the
scene current audio signal is displayed on the
 Disc title TV screen.
When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO When playing a DVD VIDEO:
CD without PBC function: For example, in Dolby Digital format,
 Elapsed playing time of the current multiple signals ranging from monaural
track to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on
 Remaining time of the current track a DVD VIDEO.
 Elapsed playing time of the disc
 Remaining time of the disc Example:
 Elapsed playing time of the current For Dolby Digital 5.1 channel:
track and track name
2 Surround components
When playing MP3 files or video files
on a DATA CD/DVD:
Elapsed playing time of the current file
and folder/file name*
* If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system
will display an album name or title name 2 Front components + 1 LFE (Low Frequency
from the ID3 tag information. The system 1 Center component Effect) component
supports ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver
2.2/2.3 tag information display has priority
when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3
tags are used for a single MP3 file.

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When playing a video file:

Example: MP3 file Hooking up optional

components
To enhance your system, you can connect
Bit rate optional components. Refer to the
operating instructions provided with
each component.
Checking the date information of JPEG Front panel
image files
When “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the
JPEG image files, you can check the
date information in the Control menu
by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback.
5( 8)
10( 15) DATA CD JPEG
18/9/2002

Other Operations
Date information

* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a

Rear panel
digital camera image format defined by
the “Japan Electronics & Information
Technology Industries Association” (JEITA).

Note
The date information format varies depending
on the area.

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  VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack
Connect the video output jack of an Listening to a connected VCR or
optional component (such as VCR or satellite tuner
satellite tuner).

 VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks

1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
(or press VIDEO/SAT on the unit)
Connect the audio output jacks of an
optional component (such as VCR or to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.”
satellite tuner).
2 Start playing the connected
 VIDEO OUT jack component.
Connect the video input jack of the
TV or projector. To switch between the “VIDEO” and
“SAT” function
 DVD DIGITAL OUT jack Hold down  on the unit and press
Connect the digital optical input jack VIDEO/SAT on the unit while the system
of an optional digital component is on. The system switches the function
(such as amplifier). You can enjoy from “VIDEO” to “SAT” or vice versa.
5.1 channel sound, if the connected
amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital Note
or DTS decoder. If the sound is distorted or too loud when
“VIDEO” is selected, change the function to
Notes “SAT.”
 Sound is output only when the system
function is set to “DVD.”
 If you press AUDIO, SOUND FIELD
or the buttons related to Karaoke
mode (models with Karaoke function
only), or if you connect or disconnect
microphones (models with Karaoke
function only) or headphones, the sound
cuts off for a moment.

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Enjoying the multi channel
sound with the optional
amplifier

1 Connect the digital optical cord.

See “Hooking up optional
components” (page 79).

2 Connect the speakers (not

supplied) to an optional
amplifier equipped with a
decoder.
For the speakers placement, refer to
the operating instructions supplied
with the connected amplifier.

3 Start playing a multi channel

source, such as a DVD VIDEO.

Other Operations
4 Select the desired audio format.
See “Changing the language/sound”
(page 37).

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 General
Additional Information The display starts flashing as soon
as you plug in the power cord even
Troubleshooting though you have not turned on the
system.
Should you encounter a problem with  Press DISPLAY once while the system
your system, do the following: is off. The demonstration disappears.

1 Make sure the power cord and “– –:– –” appears in the display.
speaker cords are connected  A power failure has occurred. Set the
correctly and firmly. clock (page 29) and timer settings
(page 73) again.
2 Find your problem in the
troubleshooting checklist below and The system does not turn on.
take the indicated corrective action.  Is the power cord plugged in?
 Is the voltage selector set correctly to
If the problem persists after doing all match the local power line voltage?
of the above, consult your nearest Sony (For models with a voltage selector
dealer. only)

If “PROTECT” appears on the The clock or timer setting is canceled.

display  The power cord is disconnected or a
Immediately unplug the power cord, power failure occurred. Redo “Setting
and check the following items. the clock” (page 29). If you have set the
 If your system has a voltage timer, redo “Using the timers” (page
selector, is the voltage selector set 73).
to the correct voltage?
There is no sound.
 Are you using only the supplied
 Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or
speakers?
turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit
 Are the + and  speaker cords clockwise).
short-circuited?
 The headphones are connected to the
 Is anything blocking the ventilation PHONES jack.
holes on the rear of the system?
After you have checked these above
items and found to be all right, wait
for 60 seconds and reconnect the
power cord, and then turn on the
system. If the issue persists, contact
your nearest Sony dealer.

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 Check the speaker connections The timer does not function.
(page 22 – 24).  Check the timer setting and set the
 There is no audio output during Rec correct time (page 73).
Timer.  Cancel the Sleep Timer function.
 The system is in pause mode, in Slow-
motion Play or in Lock Search. Press The remote does not function.
 (or  on the unit) to start the  Remove the obstacles between the
playback. remote and the unit.
 Move the remote closer to the unit.
There is no microphone sound  Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.
(models with Karaoke function only).  Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
 Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or  Locate the unit away from the
turn MASTER VOLUME on the fluorescent light.
unit clockwise) or turn MIC LEVEL
on the unit clockwise to adjust the There is acoustic feedback.
microphone volume.  Reduce the volume.
 Make sure the microphone is  Move the microphone away from the
connected to MIC jack correctly. speakers or change the direction of
 Make sure the microphone is turned the microphone (models with Karaoke
on. function only).
There is severe hum or noise. The color irregularity on a TV screen
 A TV or VCR is placed too close to the persists.
unit. Move the unit away from the TV  Turn off the TV set once, then turn it

Additional Information
or VCR. on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color
 Move the unit away from the source of irregularity still persists, place the
noise. speakers farther away from the TV set.
 Connect the unit to a different wall
outlet. “THEATRE SYNC” function does not
work.
 Install a noise filter (commercially
available) to the power cord.  If distance between the TV and this
unit is too far, this function may not
work. Install the unit near the TV.

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 Speakers Disc Player
Sound comes from one channel or The disc does not eject and “LOCKED”
unbalanced left and right volume. appears in the display.
 Place the speakers as symmetrically as  Consult your nearest Sony dealer or
possible. local authorized Sony service facility.
 Check that the speakers are connected
securely and correctly. The disc tray does not close.
 The source being played back is  Load the disc correctly.
monaural.  Always close the disc tray by pressing
 OPEN/CLOSE on the unit. Do not
Sound lacks bass. forcibly push the disc tray to close it as
 Check that the speaker’s + and  this may cause a malfunction.
terminals are connected correctly.
The disc does not eject.
There is no sound from the  You cannot eject the disc when
subwoofer (MHC-RV333D only). performing CD Synchro Recording.
 Make sure that “SUBWOOFER” lights Press  to cancel the operation, then
up in the display. press  OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to
 Set the subwoofer level to the eject the disc.
appropriate level.  Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
 Check that the subwoofer is connected
securely and correctly.

There is no sound from the satellite

speaker (MHC-RV555D only).
 Check that the satellite speakers are
connected securely and correctly.

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Playback does not start. Playback does not start from the first
 Check whether a disc is loaded. track.
 Wipe the disc clean (page 94).  Shuffle Play mode, Program Play mode
 Reload the disc. or Repeat Play mode is selected.
 Load the disc that this system can play  Resume Play has been selected. Press
back (page 8).  twice. Then, press  (or  on the
unit) to start playback (page 34).
 Load the disc on the disc tray with the
label side facing up.  The title of DVD VIDEO or PBC
menu automatically appears on the TV
 Remove the disc and wipe away the
screen.
moisture on the disc, then leave the
system turned on for a few hours until Playback starts automatically.
the moisture evaporates.
 The DVD VIDEO features an auto
 Press  (or  on the unit) to start playback function.
playback.
 The region code on the DVD VIDEO Playback stops automatically.
does not match the system.  Some discs may contain an auto pause
signal. While playing such a disc, the
The sound skips. playback stops at auto pause signal.
 Wipe the disc clean (page 94).
 Reload the disc. You cannot perform some functions
 Move the unit to a place without such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow-
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play
stand). or Program Play.

Additional Information
 Move the speakers away from the  Depending on the disc, you may not
unit, or place them on separate stands. be able to do some of the operations
When you listen to a track or file above. Refer to the operating
with bass sounds at high volume, the instructions supplied with the disc.
speaker vibration may cause the sound
to skip.

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 The DATA CD/DVD (MP3 file/JPEG  JPEG image files with a high width to
image file/DivX video file/MPEG4 length ratio cannot be played back.
video file) cannot be played back.  For MP3 files and JPEG image files, the
 The DATA CD is not recorded in a DATA CD/DVD contains a video file.
format that conforms to ISO 9660  The DivX video file does not have the
Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet (expansion extension “.avi” or “.divx”.
format).
 The MPEG4 video file does not have
 The DATA DVD is not recorded the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v.”
in a format that conforms to UDF
 The video file is larger than 720 (width)
(Universal Disk Format).
× 576 (height).
 The MP3 file does not have the
 If you cannot change the “MEDIA”
extension “.mp3”.
setting, re-load the disc or turn the
 The data is not stored in the desired system off, then on.
format.
 The audio file is not stored in MP3 The MP3 files take longer time to play
(MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. back than others.
 The system can play back to a depth of  After the system reads all the MP3 files
8 folders only. on the disc, playback may take more
 The disc contains more than 200 time than usual if:
folders.  the number of folders or MP3 files
 The folder contains more than 150 files. on the disc is very large.
 The JPEG image file does not have the  the file structure is extremely
extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg”. complex.
 The JPEG image file is larger than
3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000
pixels in Progressive JPEG mode which
is mainly used on the Internet website.

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“Data error” appears on the TV The surround effect is difficult to hear
screen when playing a DATA CD/DVD. when you are playing a Dolby Digital
 The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want or MPEG audio sound track.
to play is broken.  Make sure the sound field is set
 The MP3 file does not conform to properly (page 66).
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3.  Check the speaker connection
 The JPEG image file format does not (page 22 – 24).
conform to DCF.  Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
 The JPEG image file has the extension output signal may not be the entire 5.1
“.jpg” or “.jpeg”, but is not in JPEG channel. It may be monaural or stereo,
format. even if the sound track is recorded in
 The DivX video file has the extension Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
“.avi” or “.divx”, but is not in DivX
The sound loses stereo effect when
format.
you play back a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO
 The DivX video file does not conform CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 file or video file.
to a DivX Certified profile.
 Unplug the microphone or press
 The MPEG4 video file has the KARAOKE MODE repeatedly until
extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not “” disappears from the display
in MP4 format, or is in MP4 format (models with Karaoke function only).
but does not conform to MPEG4
 Make sure the system is connected
Simple Profiles.
properly.
The disc title, CD-TEXT and DVD-TEXT  Check the speaker connection
characters do not appear properly. (page 22 – 24).

Additional Information
 The disc is recorded in format other
than ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet
(expansion).
 The character code that can be
displayed by this system are as follows:
 Upper cases (A to Z)
 Numbers (0 to 9)
 Symbols (< > * + , ? / [ ] \ _)
Other characters appear as “_”.

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 Picture Picture noise appears.
 Wipe the disc clean (page 94).
There is no picture.  If video signal from your system has to
 The “VIDEO/SAT” function is go through your VCR to your TV, the
selected, but there is no input signal. copy-protection applied to some DVD
 Check that the system is connected VIDEO programs could affect the
securely. picture quality.
 The video cord is damaged. Replace it  When you play back a VIDEO CD
with a new one. recorded in a different color system
 Make sure you connect the unit to the from the one you set to the system, the
video input jack of your TV (page 27). picture image may be distorted (Except
 Make sure you turn on the TV and for Russian model) (page 28, 57).
operate the TV correctly.  Set the color system to match your TV
 Make sure you select the video input (Except for Russian model) (page 28,
on the TV so that you can view the 57).
pictures from the system.
 Make sure you set the color system
correctly, according to your TV’s color
system (Except for Russian model).
 Make sure you connect the unit and
your TV using only the supplied video
cord.

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The aspect ratio of the TV screen The subtitles language cannot be
cannot be changed even though changed.
you can set “TV TYPE” under “VIDEO  Multilingual subtitles are not recorded
SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you on the DVD VIDEO being played
play back a wide picture. back.
 The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD  The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
VIDEO. the subtitles.
 Depending on the TV, you may not
change the aspect ratio. The subtitles cannot be turned off.
 The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off
Messages do not appear on the TV subtitles.
screen in your desired language.
 Select the language for the on-screen The angles cannot be changed.
display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE  Multi-angles are not recorded on the
SETUP” in the Setup Menu (page 55). DVD VIDEO being played back.
 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
The language for the sound track the angles.
cannot be changed.
 Multilingual tracks are not recorded on
the DVD VIDEO being played back.
 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
the language for the sound track.

Additional Information

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 Tuner Tape deck
The radio presetting is canceled. The tape does not record or
 The power cord is disconnected or a playback, or there is a decrease in
power failure occurred for longer than sound level.
a day. Redo “Listening to the radio”  The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning
(page 60). the tape heads” (page 97)).

There is severe hum or noise. There is excessive wow or flutter, or

(“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the the sound drops out.
display.)  The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty
 Set the proper band and frequency (see “Cleaning the tape heads” (page
(page 60). 97)).
 Connect the antenna properly
(page 22 – 24). The tape does not record.
 Find a place and an orientation that  No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
provide good reception, then set up  The tab has been removed from
the antenna again. If you cannot obtain the tape. Cover the broken tab with
good reception, we recommend that adhesive tape (page 97).
you connect a commercially available  The tape has reeled to the end.
external antenna.
 The supplied FM lead antenna receives Optional components
signals along its entire length, so make
sure you extend it fully. There is no sound.
 Locate the antennas as far away from  Refer to General item “There is no
the speaker cords and the power cord sound.” (page 82) and check the
as possible, to avoid picking up noise. condition of the system.
 Try turning off the surrounding  Connect the component properly (page
electrical equipment. 79) while checking:
 if the cords are connected properly.
A stereo FM program cannot be  if the cord plugs are firmly inserted
received in stereo. all the way.
 Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly  Turn on the connected component.
until “ST” appears in the display.  Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the connected
component and start playback.

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To change the AM tuning interval If the system still does not operate
(Except for Russian and Saudi Arabian properly after performing the
models) above measures or other troubles
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset not described above occur, reset the
to 9 kHz or 10 kHz (for some areas).
system as follows:
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to Use buttons on the unit to reset the
select “TUNER AM” (or TUNER/BAND system to its factory default settings.
on the unit repeatedly to select
“AM”).
1 Unplug the power cord.

2 Press / to turn off the system. 2 Plug the power cord back in.

3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “SONY 3 Press  to turn on the system.
DEMO” appears in the display. 4 While holding down PRESET EQ,
press DISC 3 and press  at the
4 Press / on the unit while holding
same time.
down TUNING + on the unit.
“RESET” appears in the display.
“AM 9K STEP” or “AM10K STEP”
The system is reset to the factory
appears in the display.
settings except for the “SETUP”
When you change the interval, all the
settings. You should set the settings
AM preset stations are erased.
you made, such as the preset stations,
clock and timer.

Additional Information

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 To return the “SETUP” settings to the
default settings*, perform reset as Self-diagnosis Function
follows:
(When letters/numbers appear in the
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is display)
stopped. When the self-diagnosis function
The Control Menu appears on the TV is activated to prevent the system
screen. from malfunctioning, a 5-character
service number (e.g. C 13 50) with a
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select combination of a letter and 4 digits
(SETUP), then press ENTER. appears on the TV screen or the front
panel display. In this case, check the
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select following table.
“CUSTOM,” then press ENTER.
The Setup Menu appears. First 3 Cause and corrective
characters of action
4 Press  or  repeatedly to select the service
“SYSTEM SETUP,” then press ENTER. number
C 13 This disc is dirty.
5 Press  or  repeatedly to select  Clean the disc with a
“RESET,” then press ENTER. soft cloth (page 94).
6 Press  or  repeatedly to select C 31 The disc is not inserted
“YES,” then press ENTER. correctly.
It takes a few seconds to complete.  Restart the system,
Do not press  when resetting the then re-insert the
system. disc correctly.
E XX To prevent a
* Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings
(XX is a malfunction, the
number) system has performed
the self-diagnosis
function.
 Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony
service facility and
give the 5-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10

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When displaying the version number
on the TV screen Messages
When you turn on the system, the
version number “VER.X.XX” (X is a One of the following messages may
number) may appear on the TV screen. appear or flash in the front panel display
Although this is not a malfunction and during operation.
for Sony service use only, normal system CANNOT PLAY
operation will not be possible. Turn off
the system, and then turn on the system  A disc that cannot be played back was
again to operate. inserted.
 A DVD VIDEO with unsupported
region code was inserted.

DATA ERROR (for DATA CD/DVDs)

 The MP3 file, JPEG image file, DivX
video file and MPEG4 video file you
want to play back is damaged.
 The MP3 file does not conform to
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.
 The JPEG image file does not conform
to DCF format.
 The MP3 file has the extension “.mp3,”
but is not in MP3 format.
 The JPEG image file has the extension

Additional Information
“.jpg” or “.jpeg,” but is not in JPEG
format.
 The DivX video file does not conform
to DivX Certified profiles.
 The DivX video file has the extension
“.avi” or “.divx,” but is not in DivX
format.
 The MPEG4 video file has the
extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not
in MP4 format, or is in MP4 format
but does not conform to MPEG4
Simple Profiles.

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 INVALID
You have pressed an invalid button.
Precautions
JPEG
A JPEG image file is being played back. Notes on discs
 Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning
NO DISC cloth from the center out to the edge.
There is no disc on the disc tray.  Do not clean discs with solvents, such as
benzine, thinner, or commercially available
NO TAB cleaners or anti-static spray intended for
You cannot record the tape because the vinyl LPs.
tab has been removed from the tape.  Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a
NO TAPE car parked in direct sunlight.
There is no tape in the tape deck.
Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can
NOT IN USE play back on this system
You have pressed a button whose Your system has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play back DVD
operation is not allowed or invalid at that VIDEOs labeled with identical region code.
time. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be played
back on this system.
PASSWORD If you try to play back any other region
“PARENTAL CONTROL” is set. code DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback
prohibited by area limitations.” will appear
PLEASE WAIT on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD
The system is doing initialization process. VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
PUSH STOP is prohibited by area restrictions.
You have pressed the buttons whose
operation is only possible when playback Note on DualDiscs
is stopped. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side
READING with digital audio material on the other side.
The system is reading information of the However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
disc. Some buttons are not available. playback on this product is not guaranteed.
TIME NG
The on time and off time of Play Timer or
Rec Timer is the same.

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Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD‑R/- Music discs encoded with copyright
RW/+R/+RW protection technologies
 In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD- This product is designed to play back discs that
Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
back on this system due to the recording Recently, various music discs encoded with
quality or physical condition of the disc, or copyright protection technologies are marketed
the characteristics of the recording device by some record companies. Please be aware
and authoring software. The disc will not that among those discs, there are some that do
be played back if it has not been correctly not conform to the CD standard and may not
finalized. For more information, see the be playable by this product.
operating instructions for the recording
device. Notes on Multi Session disc
 Note that some playback functions may not  If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD
work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even if or VIDEO CD format, only the first session
they have been correctly finalized. In this will be played back.
case, view the disc by normal playback.  The system will recognize a Multi Session
 A disc created in Packet Write format cannot disc as an AUDIO CD if there is a session
be played back. recorded in AUDIO CD format on the disc.
However, the system will only play back the
Note on playback operations of DVD disc if the first session is recorded in AUDIO
CD format.
VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs  This system can play back Multi Session
and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by discs when an MP3 file, a JPEG image file,
software producers. Since this system play back a DivX video file or an MPEG4 video file is
DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs according contained in the first session. Any subsequent
to the disc contents the software producers MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video

Additional Information
designed, some playback features may not files or MPEG4 video files recorded in later
be available. Also, refer to the instructions sessions can also be played back.
supplied with the DVD VIDEOs or VIDEO  With DATA CD or DATA DVD, the system
CDs. will only play back video files even if it
contains MP3 files or JPEG image files.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaner

Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type).
These may cause apparatus to malfunction.

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 On operating voltage On heat buildup
Before operating the system, check that the  Heat buildup on the unit during operation is
operating voltage of the unit is identical with normal and is not cause for alarm.
the voltage of your local power supply.  Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the
On safety cabinet may have become hot.
 Completely disconnect the power cord  Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
(mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains)
if it is not going to be used for an extended In case color irregularity is observed
period of time. When unplugging the unit,
on a nearby TV screen
always grip the plug. Never pull the cord
With the magnetically shielded type of
itself.
speakers, the speakers can be installed near a
 Should any solid object or liquid get into TV set. However, color irregularity may still
the system, unplug the system, and have be observed on the TV screen depending on
it checked by qualified personnel before the type of your TV set. In this situation, turn
operating it again. off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it
back on. If there is no improvement, move the
On placement speakers far away from the TV.
 Do not place the system in an inclined
position or in locations that are extremely IMPORTANT NOTICE
hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking Caution: If you leave a still video image
adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, or on-screen display image displayed on
direct sunlight or a bright light. your TV for an extended period of time via
 Be careful when placing the unit or speakers this system, you risk permanent damage
on surfaces that have been specially treated to your TV screen. Projection TVs are
(for example, with wax, oil, polish) as especially susceptible to this.
staining or discoloration of the surface may
result. Cleaning the cabinet
 If the system is brought directly from a cold Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly
to a warm location or is placed in a very moistened with a mild detergent solution.
damp room, moisture may condense on the Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
lens inside the DVD player, and cause the powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine,
system to malfunction. In this situation, or alcohol.
remove the disc, and leave the system turned
on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.

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To prevent a tape from being
accidentally recorded over
Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab Specifications
from side A or B as illustrated.
Main unit
Break off
the cassette
tab Amplifier section
The following measured at AC 230 V,
50/60 Hz (Russian model)
The following measured at AC 240 V,
50/60 Hz (South African model)
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the The following measured at AC 127, 240 V,
broken tab with adhesive tape. 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model)
The following measured at AC 120, 220,
About a tape longer than 90 minutes 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models)
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes
of play time is not recommended except for MHC-RV555D (models with Karaoke
long, continuous recording or playback. function only)
Power output (rated):
Cleaning the tape heads 85 W + 85 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 1% THD,
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette at LINK MODE)
(available separately) after every 10 hours of RMS output power (reference)
use, before you start an important recording, Front speaker:
or after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the 130 W + 130 W (per channel at 8 Ω,
tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or 1 kHz, 10% THD)
an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. Satellite speaker:

Additional Information
For details, refer to the instructions of the 50 W + 50 W (per channel at 24 Ω,
cleaning cassette. 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RV555D (models without

Karaoke function only)
Power output (rated):
105 W + 105 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 1%
THD, at LINK MODE)
RMS output power (reference)
Front speaker:
150 W + 150 W (per channel at 8 Ω,
1 kHz, 10% THD)
Satellite speaker:
60 W + 60 W (per channel at 24 Ω,
1 kHz, 10% THD)

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 MHC-RV333D (Russian and African Outputs
models only) VIDEO OUT (phono jack):
Power output (rated): max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
70 W + 70 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 1% Sync negative, load impedance
THD) 75 ohms
RMS output power (reference) DVD DIGITAL OUT (Square optical
Front speaker: connector jack, rear panel):
120 W + 120 W (per channel at 6 Ω, Wavelength 650 nm
1 kHz, 10% THD) PHONES (stereo mini jack):
Subwoofer: accepts headphones of 8 ohms or
120 W (at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD) more
FRONT SPEAKER:
MHC-RV333D (Saudi Arabian and MHC-RV555D:
South African models only) Use only the supplied speaker SS-
Power output (rated): RV555D.
55 W + 55 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 1% MHC-RV333D:
THD) Use only the supplied speaker SS-
RMS output power (reference) RV222D.
Front speaker: MHC-RV222D:
100 W + 100 W (per channel at 6 Ω, Use only the supplied speaker SS-
1 kHz, 10% THD) RV222D.
Subwoofer: SATELLITE SPEAKER (MHC-RV555D
100 W (at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD) only):
Use only the supplied speaker SS-
MHC-RV222D RSX555D.
Power output (rated): SUBWOOFER (MHC-RV333D only):
65 W + 65 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 1% Use only the supplied subwoofer
THD) SS-WG333D.
RMS output power (reference):
120 W+ 120 W (per channel at 6 Ω, Disc player section
1 kHz, 10% THD) System:
Compact disc and digital audio and
Inputs video system
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO (phono jack): Laser Diode Properties
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Emission duration: Continuous
VIDEO (SAT) INPUT AUDIO L/R (phono Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
jacks): * This output is the value measurement
voltage 250 (450) mV, impedance at a distance of 200mm from the
47 kilohms objective lens surface on the Optical
MIC (phone jacks): Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
sensitivity 2 mV, impedance
10 kilohms

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Frequency response Speaker
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz  22 kHz
(±1 dB) Front speaker (SS-RV555D) for MHC-
CD: 2 Hz  20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Video color system format
RV555D
Speaker system:
Russian model: PAL
3-way, 3-driver speaker system, Bass
Other models: NTSC and PAL
reflex, Magnetically shielded
Speaker unit:
Tape deck section Subwoofer: 130 mm, cone type
Recording system: Woofer: 130 mm, cone type
4‑track 2‑channel, stereo Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type
Rated impedance: 8 Ω
Dimensions (w/h/d):
Tuner section Approx. 242 × 348 × 235 mm
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Mass: Approx. 4.2 kg
Antenna:
FM lead antenna Front speaker (SS-RV222D) for MHC-
AM loop antenna RV333D/RV222D
Speaker system:
FM tuner section: 3-way, 3-driver speaker system, Bass
Tuning range: reflex, Magnetically shielded
87.5  108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Speaker unit:
Intermediate frequency: 225 kHz Subwoofer: 130 mm, cone type
Woofer: 130 mm, cone type
AM tuner section: Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type
Tuning range: Rated impedance: 6 Ω
Russian and Saudi Arabian models: Dimensions (w/h/d):

Additional Information
531  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) Approx. 242 × 348 × 215 mm
Other models: Mass: Approx. 3.8 kg
531  1,602 kHz (9 kHz)
530  1,610 kHz (10 kHz)
Intermediate frequency: 53 kHz

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 Satellite speaker (SS-RSX555D) for Power consumption
MHC-RV555D MHC-RV555D (models with Karaoke
Speaker system: function only): 185 W
1-way, Bass reflex MHC-RV555D (models without
Speaker unit: Karaoke function only): 215 W
Full-range: 80 mm, cone type MHC-RV333D (Russian model only):
Rated impedance: 24 Ω 200 W (0.5 W at the Power Saving
Dimensions (w/h/d): Mode)
Approx. 230 × 97 × 117 mm MHC-RV333D (African model only):
Mass: Approx. 660 g 210 W
MHC-RV333D (South African model
Subwoofer (SS-WG333D) for MHC- only): 175 W
RV333D MHC-RV333D (Saudi Arabian model
Speaker system: only): 180 W
Subwoofer system, Bass reflex MHC-RV222D: 160 W
Speaker unit: (Russian model: 0.5 W at the Power
Subwoofer: 200 mm, cone type Saving Mode)
Rated impedance: 6 Ω Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers)
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 280 × 325 × 375 mm
Approx. 272 × 325 × 320 mm Mass (excl. speakers)
Mass: Approx. 6.0 kg MHC-RV555D: Approx. 9.8 kg
MHC-RV333D: Approx. 9.3 kg
MHC-RV222D: Approx. 8.5 kg
General Supplied accessories:
Power requirements Remote Commander (1)
Russian model: FM lead/AM loop antenna (1)
AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz Video cord (1)
South African model: Speaker pads (MHC-RV555D (16),
AC 220  240 V, 50/60 Hz MHC-RV333D (12), MHC-RV222D
Saudi Arabian model: (8))
AC 120  127, 220  240 V, KARAOKE DVD disc (2) (Russian
50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage model only)
selector Microphone (1) (Russian and
Other models: Philippine models only)
AC 120, 220, 230  240 V, 50/60 Hz, R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
adjustable with voltage selector Speaker cord (2) (MHC-RV555D
only)

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Supported file format
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3)
File extension: .mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps  320 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz

DivX
File extension: .avi/.divx
Video codec: DivX video
Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX)
Frame rate: 30 fps
Resolution: 720 × 576
Audio codec: MP3

MPEG4
File format: MP4 File Format
File extension: .mp4/.m4v
Video codec:
MPEG4 Simple Profile
(AVC is not compatible.)
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
Frame rate: 30 fps
Resolution: 720 × 576
Audio codec:
AAC-LC
(HE-AAC is not compatible.)

Additional Information
DRM: Not compatible

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

 Standby power consumption: 0.5 W

 Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in the certain printed wiring boards.

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 Guide to the Control Menu display
Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press
DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as
follows:
Control Menu display 1  Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) 
Control Menu display off  Control Menu display 1  …

Control Menu display

The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO
Currently playing title number
Currently playing chapter number
Total number of titles

Control Menu Total number of chapters

items Playback status ( Playback,
 Pause,  Stop, etc.)

Type of disc being

played back
Selected item
Elapsed playing time

Current setting

Function name of Options

selected Control
Menu item

Operation message

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen.

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 List of Control Menu items

Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type

[TITLE]/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 40)
Selects the title, scene, track or audio file to be played back.

[CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page 40)

Selects the chapter or index to be played back.

[TRACK]1) (page 40)

Selects the track or audio file to be played back.

[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 39)

Selects the playback sequence either to the originally recorded
sequence or to the playlist created on the disc.

[TIME]1) (page 40)

Checks the elapsed playing time and the remaining time.

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Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

[PROGRAM] (page 41)

Plays back the tracks in the order you want.

[SHUFFLE]1) (page 43)

Plays back the tracks or audio files in random order.

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 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[REPEAT]1) (page 44)
Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all
files/all folders) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file
repeatedly.

[A/V SYNC] (page 51)

Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.

[SETUP]1) (page 52, 54)

QUICK
Use “QUICK” setup to choose the language of the on-screen display
and the aspect ratio of the TV.
CUSTOM
In addition to the “QUICK” setup setting, you can adjust other
settings.

[FOLDER]1) (page 40)

Selects the folder to be played back.

[FILE]1) (page 40)

Selects the JPEG image file or video files to be played back.

[DATE]1) (page 79)

Displays the date when the picture was taken by a digital camera.

[INTERVAL]1) (page 50)

Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV
screen.

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Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[EFFECT] (page 50)
Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a
slide show.

[MEDIA] (page 45, 49, 51)

Selects the data type (MP3 file, JPEG image file, video file, or both
MP3 file and JPEG image file) to be played back.

[KARAOKE MODE] (page 67)

Sets Karaoke mode to on or off.

[VOCAL SELECT]1) (page 70)

Selects the guide vocal recorded on the “Dolby Digital Karaoke”
Format disc (DVD VIDEO only).
Selects the vocal type recorded on the disc (VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD
only).
Turns off the vocal.

Additional Information
[SCORE MODE]1) (page 71)
Calculates your vocal score by comparing your voice with the music
source.

1)
This function is only available during Karaoke mode.

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 Playback priority of file types
The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the “MEDIA” setting.

File type on a disc “MEDIA” setting

MUSIC/ MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO
PHOTO
Video files only Video files Video files Video files Video files
JPEG image files JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image
only files files files files
Audio files only Audio files Audio files Audio files Audio files
Video files and JPEG image Video files Video files JPEG image
JPEG image files files files
Video files and Audio files Audio files Video files Audio files
audio files
Audio files and Audio files Audio files Audio files JPEG image
JPEG image files and JPEG and JPEG files
image files image files
with slide with slide
show show
Video files, audio Audio files Audio files Video files JPEG image
files, and JPEG and JPEG files
image files image files
with slide
show

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Language code list
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 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho
1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese
1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish
1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahili
1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese 1521 Tamil
1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu
1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik
1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai
1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya
1059 Bulgarian 1239 Interlingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen
1060 Bihari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog
1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana
1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga
1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish
1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga

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1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1540 Tatar
1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi
1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian
1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu
1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek
1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese
1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapük
1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof
1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa
1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba
1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese
1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1697 Zulu
1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified
1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak
1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian
1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan
1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona
1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali
1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian
1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian

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 Parental Control area code list
Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area
2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain
2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden
2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland
2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand
2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United Kingdom
2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines
2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal
2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia
2115 Denmark 2363 Malaysia 2501 Singapore

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 Dolby Digital
Glossary This movie theater sound format is
more advanced than Dolby Surround
Auto Pause Pro Logic. In this format, the surround
An automatic pause according to the speakers output stereo sound with
signal encoded on the disc while playing an expanded frequency range and a
a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player subwoofer channel for deep bass is
does not resume play for a long time, independently provided. This format is
perform resume play manually. also called “5.1” because the subwoofer
channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since
it functions only when a deep bass effect
Chapter is needed). All six channels in this format
Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. are recorded separately for superior
A title is composed of several chapters. channel separation. Furthermore, since
all the signals are processed digitally, less
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) signal degradation occurs.
This is the generic name of the surround
sound produced by digital signal Dolby Pro Logic II
processing technology developed by Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-
Sony. Unlike previous surround sound bandwidth output channels from 2
fields mainly directed at the reproduction channel sources. This is done using an
of music, Digital Cinema Sound is advanced, high-purity matrix surround
designed specifically for the enjoyment decoder that extracts the spatial
of movies. properties of the original recording

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without adding any new sounds or tonal
DivX® colorations.
Digital video technology created by
DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX Movie mode
technology are among the highest quality The Movie mode is for use with stereo
with a relatively small file size. television shows and all the programs
encoded in Dolby Surround. The result
is enhanced sound field directionality
that approaches the quality of discrete
5.1-channel sound.

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 Music mode Speaker output in normal Dolby
The Music mode is for use with any Digital format (5 channel)
stereo music recordings, and provides a
wide and deep sound space. Front (L) Center Front (R)

Dolby Surround Pro Logic

As one method of Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces Surround (L) Surround (R)
four channels from 2 channel sound.
Compared with the former Dolby
Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Speaker output in “Dolby Digital
Logic reproduces left-to-right panning Karaoke” format
more naturally and localizes sounds more
Accompaniment Accompaniment
precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one Front (L) Center Front (R)
pair of surround speakers and a center
speaker. The surround speakers output Guide melody
monaural sound.
Surround (L) Surround (R)
“Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
(DVD VIDEO only) Guide vocal 1 Guide vocal 2
The Dolby Digital format, which
reproduces surround sound using
5 channels, can also contain the You can select any of these.
“Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
which is specialized for Karaoke. In Example:
the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
discs, guide melody and guide vocal
tracks are recorded in addition to the
accompaniment. You can select them 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment.
when Karaoke mode is turned on. 3/0: Recorded with guide melody.
3/1: Recorded with guide melody and one guide vocal.
3/2: Recorded with guide melody and two guide vocals.

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DTS DVD-RW
Digital audio compression technology A DVD-RW is a recordable and
developed by DTS, Inc. This technology rewritable disc that is the same size as
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two
surround channel is stereo and there different modes: VR mode and Video
is discrete subwoofer channel in this mode. DVD-RWs created in Video
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 mode have the same format as a DVD
discrete channels of high quality digital VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
audio. The good channel separation is Recording) mode allow the contents to
realized because the all channel data be programmed or edited.
is recorded discrete and processed in
digital. DVD+RW
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable
DVD VIDEO and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of recording format that is comparable to
moving pictures even though its diameter the DVD VIDEO format.
is the same as an AUDIO CD. The data
capacity of a single-layer and single- File
sided DVD VIDEO, at 4.7 GB (Giga An MP3 file, JPEG image file, DivX video
Byte), is 7 times that of an AUDIO CD. file or MPEG4 video file recorded on a
Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual- DATA CD or DATA DVD. (“File” is an
layer and single-sided DVD VIDEO is exclusive definition for this system.)
8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided
DVD VIDEO 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer Film based software, Video based

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and double-sided DVD VIDEO 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG2 format,
software
one of the worldwide standards for digital DVD VIDEOs can be classified as Film
compression technology. The picture data based or Video based software. Film
is compressed to about 1/40 of its original based DVD VIDEOs contain the same
size. The DVD VIDEO also uses variable images (24 frames per second) that are
rate coding technology that changes the shown at movie theaters. Video based
data to be allocated according to the DVD VIDEOs, such as television dramas
status of the picture. or sitcoms, displays images at 30 frames
The audio data is recorded in Dolby (or 60 fields) per second.
Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to
enjoy more realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided
with the DVD VIDEO.

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 Folder Parental Control
Section of a music or picture piece on A function of the DVD VIDEO to limit
a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing playback of the disc by the age of the
MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video users according to the limitation level in
files or MPEG4 video files. each country. The limitation varies from
disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) is completely prohibited, violent scenes
The Interlace format is the NTSC are skipped or replaced with other scenes
standard method for displaying TV and so on.
images at 30 frames per second. Each
frame is scanned twice-alternately Playback Control (PBC)
between the even numbered scanning Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version
lines and then odd numbered scanning 2.0) to control playback. By using menu
lines, at 60 times per second. screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
Multi-angle function simple interactive programs, programs
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video with search functions, and so on.
camera, for a scene are recorded on some
DVD VIDEOs. Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights.
Multilingual function A region code is allocated on each DVD
Several languages for the sound or system or DVD VIDEO according to
subtitles in a picture are recorded on the sales region. Each region code is
some DVD VIDEOs. shown on the unit as well as on the disc
packaging. The system can play back
Multi Session the discs that match its region code. The
This is a recording method that enables system can also play back discs with the
adding of data using the Track-At-Once “ ” mark. Even when the region code
method. Conventional CDs begin at a is not shown on the DVD VIDEO, the
CD control area called the Lead-in and region limit may still be activated.
end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi
Session disc is a disc having multiple Scene
sessions, with each segment from Lead-in On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,
to Lead-out regarded as a single session. the menu screens, moving pictures and
still pictures are divided into sections
called “scenes.”

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Title
The longest section of a picture or a
music piece on a DVD VIDEO; a movie,
etc., for a picture piece on video software,
or the entire album in audio software.

Track
Section of a music or a picture piece on
a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. A folder is
composed of several files (MP3 only).

VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving
pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG1 format,
one of the worldwide standards for digital
compression technology. The picture
data is compressed to about 1/140 of
its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm
VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio
data.
Sounds outside the range of human

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hearing are compressed while the
sounds we can hear are not compressed.
VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio
information of conventional AUDIO
CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
 Version 1.1: You can play back only
moving pictures and sounds.
 Version 2.0: You can play back high-
resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC
functions.
This system conforms to both versions.

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 Index
Numerics D I
16:9 56 DATE 104 INDEX 40, 103
4:3 LETTER BOX 56 Demonstration 75 Instant Advance 35
4:3 PAN SCAN 57 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) Instant Replay 35
5.1 Channel Surround 78, 80 109 Interlace format 112
DivX 59, 109 INTERVAL 50, 104
A Dolby Digital 109
A/V SYNC 51, 104 Dolby Pro Logic II 109 K
AUDIO 56 Movie mode 109 Karaoke 67
AUDIO DRC 57 Music mode 110 KARAOKE MODE 67, 105
AUDIO SETUP 57 Dolby Surround Pro Logic Karaoke Pon 69
Auto Pause 109 110 Key Control 69
DTS 111 SCORE MODE 71, 105
B DVD 8 VOCAL SELECT 70, 105
BACKGROUND 58 DVD+RW 8, 111
Batteries 26 DVD-RW 8, 111 L
DVD VIDEO 111 Language code list 107
C LANGUAGE SETUP 30, 55
CHAPTER 44, 103
E
Chapter 34, 109 EFFECT 50, 105 M
COLD RESET 91 Main Unit 11
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO F Manual recording 63
CD) 57 Fast forward 34 MEDIA 45, 49, 51
Controlling the TV 29 Fast reverse 34 MENU 55
Control Menu Display 102 FILE 44, 104 Microphones 67
CUSTOM 52, 54 File 111 Multi-angle 35, 112
Film based software 111 MULTI-DISC RESUME 36
FOLDER 44, 104 Multilingual 112
Folder 112 Multi Session Disc 95, 112
Freeze Frame 34
Front panel display 21

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O S U
ORIGINAL 39, 103 SCENE 103 Usable discs 8
OSD 55 Scene 112
Other Component Hookup SCREEN SAVER 58 V
79 SETUP 104 VIDEO CD 8, 113
Setup Menu 54 VIDEO SETUP 30, 56
P SHUFFLE 43, 103
PARENTAL CONTROL Shuffle Play 43
52, 59 Sleep Timer 73
Parental Control 112 Slow-motion Play 34
PBC Playback 38 Sound Field 66
Playback Control (PBC) 112 SUBTITLE 56
Playback priority 106 Synchro recording 63
PLAY LIST 39, 103 SYSTEM SETUP 58
PROGRAM 41, 103
Program Play 41 T
THEATRE SYNC 32
Q TIME 40, 103
Quick setup display 30 Timer 73
TITLE 44, 103
R Title 113
Radio 60 TRACK 43, 103
Radio Stations 60 Track 113
Rear panel 79 TRACK SELECTION 58
Recording 63 Troubleshooting 82
Region Code 112 TV Hookup 27
Remote 15 TV TYPE 56

Additional Information
REPEAT 44, 104
Repeat Play 44
RESET 59, 92

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