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    							Playback
    41GB
    [Video] only [Music] only
    [Photo] only
    Items Details
    [A/V SYNC] Adjusts the gap between 
    picture and sound. For 
    details, see “Adjusting the 
    delay between the picture and 
    sound” (page 42).
    [3D Output Setting] Sets whether or not to output 
    3D video automatically.
     3D video from the HDMI 
    (IN 1) or HDMI (IN 2) jack 
    is output regardless of this 
    setting.
    [Video Settings]  [Picture Quality Mode]: 
    Selects the picture settings 
    for different lighting 
    environments.
     [FNR]: Reduces the random 
    noise appearing in the 
    picture.
     [BNR]: Reduces the 
    mosaic-like block noise in 
    the picture.
     [MNR]: Reduces minor 
    noise around the picture 
    outlines (mosquito noise).
    [Pause] Pauses playback.
    [Top Menu] Displays the BD’s or DVD’s 
    Top Menu.
    [Menu/Popup Menu] Displays the BD-ROM’s 
    Pop-up Menu or DVD’s 
    menu.
    [Title Search] Searches for a title on BD-
    ROMs/DVD VIDEOs and 
    starts playback from the 
    beginning.
    [Chapter Search] Searches for a chapter and 
    starts playback from the 
    beginning.
    [Angle] Switches to other viewing 
    angles when multi-angles are 
    recorded on BD-ROMs/DVD 
    VIDEOs.
    [IP Content Noise 
    Reduction]Adjusts the video quality for 
    Internet content.
    [Video Search] Displays information on the 
    BD-ROM/DVD-ROM based 
    on Gracenote technology.
    Items Details
    [Add Slideshow 
    BGM]Registers music files in the 
    USB memory as slideshow 
    background music (BGM).
    [Music Search] Displays information on the 
    audio CD (CD-DA) based on 
    Gracenote technology.
    [Shuffle Setting] 
    (iPod/iPhone only)Sets shuffle playback.
    Items Details
    [Slideshow] Starts a slideshow.
    [Slideshow Speed] Changes the slideshow speed.
    [Slideshow  Effect] Sets the effect when playing a 
    slideshow.
    [Slideshow BGM]  [Off]: Turns off the 
    function.
     [My Music from USB]: Sets 
    the music files registered in 
    [Add Slideshow BGM].
     [Play from Music CD]: Sets 
    the tracks on CD-DAs 
    (music CDs).
    [Rotate Left] Rotates the photo 
    counterclockwise by 
    90 degrees.
    [Rotate Right] Rotates the photo clockwise 
    by 90 degrees.
    [View Image] Displays the selected picture.
     
    						
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    When the sound does not match the pictures on 
    the TV screen, you can adjust the delay between 
    the picture and sound.
    The setting method differs depending on the 
    function.
     Depending on the input stream, A/V SYNC may not 
    be effective.
    When playing video content via 
    the “BD/DVD” function
    1Press OPTIONS.
    The option menu appears on the TV screen.
    2Press X/x to select [A/V SYNC], then 
    press .
    3Press C/c to adjust the delay between 
    the picture and sound.
    You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 
    ms increments.
    4Press .
    The setting is made.
    When playing via the “HDMI1,” 
    “HDMI2,” “TV,” “SAT/CABLE,” or 
    “AUDIO” function
    1Press OPTIONS.
    The option menu appears in the front panel 
    display.
    2Press X/x repeatedly until “A/V SYNC” 
    appears in the front panel display, then 
    press  or c.
    3Press X/x to adjust the delay between 
    the picture and sound.
    You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 25 
    ms increments.
    4Press .
    The setting is made.
    5Press OPTIONS.
    The option menu in the front panel display 
    turns off.Adjusting the delay between 
    the picture and sound
    (A/V SYNC)
     
    						
    							Sound Adjustment
    43GB
    Selecting the Effect to 
    Suit the Source
    You can select a suitable sound mode for movies 
    or music.
    Press SOUND MODE repeatedly during 
    playback until the desired mode appears in 
    the front panel display.
    : The system selects “MOVIE” or 
    “MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound 
    effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
     “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for 
    movies.
     “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for 
    music.
     “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for 
    sports programs.
     “GAME ROCK”: The system provides the 
    sound for music/rhythm games.
     “OMNI-DIR”: The same sound is audible 
    anywhere in the room.
     “3D SUR.”: “3D SUR.” is a unique Sony 
    algorithm used for playing 3D (three-
    dimensional) content that provides a 3D sound 
    experience with depth and presence by 
    creating a virtual sound field close to your 
    ears.
     “HALL”: The system reproduces the sound of 
    a concert hall.
     “NIGHT”: You can enjoy sound effects or 
    dialog, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies 
    at night.
     Depending on the disc or source, when you select 
    “AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off 
    as the system selects the optimum mode 
    automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select 
    other than “AUTO.”
     Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may 
    not be effective.
     When you play a Super Audio CD, this function does 
    not work.
     When “NIGHT” is selected and sound is output from 
    the center speaker, this effect is more pronounced, as 
    speech (movie dialog, etc.) is easy to hear. When 
    sound is not output from the center speaker, the 
    system optimally adjusts the volume.
    Selecting the Audio 
    Format, Multilingual 
    Tracks, or Channel 
    When the system is playing a BD/DVD VIDEO 
    recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, 
    Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS) or 
    multilingual tracks, you can change the audio 
    format or language.
    With a CD, you can select the sound from the 
    right or left channel and listen to the sound of the 
    selected channel through both the right and left 
    speakers.
    Press   repeatedly during playback to 
    select the desired audio signal.
    The audio information appears on the TV 
    screen.
    Sound Adjustment
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    SOUND 
    MODE 
     
    						
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    xBD/DVD VIDEO
    Depending on the BD/DVD VIDEO, the choice 
    of language varies.
    When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a 
    language code. See “Language Code List” 
    (page 79) to confirm which language the code 
    represents. When the same language is 
    displayed two or more times, the BD/DVD 
    VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.
    xDVD-VR
    The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are 
    displayed.
    Example:
      Stereo]
     [  Stereo (Audio1)]
     [  Stereo (Audio2)]
      Main]
      Sub]
     [  Main/Sub]
     [  Stereo (Audio1)] and [  Stereo (Audio2)] do not 
    appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the 
    disc.
    xCD
     Stereo]: The standard stereo sound.
     [  1/L]: The sound of the left channel 
    (monaural).
     [  2/R]: The sound of the right channel 
    (monaural).
     [  L+R]: The sound of both the left and right 
    channels output from each individual speaker.
    Enjoying Multiplex 
    Broadcast Sound
    (DUAL MONO)
    You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
    the system receives or plays a Dolby Digital 
    multiplex broadcast signal.
     To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to 
    connect a TV or other component to the unit with a 
    digital coaxial or optical cord (pages 22, 24). If your 
    TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel 
    function (pages 22,63), you can receive a Dolby 
    Digital signal via an HDMI cable.
    Press   repeatedly until the desired 
    signal appears in the front panel display.
    : Sound of the main language will be 
    output.
     “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be 
    output.
     “MAIN/SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main 
    and sub languages will be output.
     
    						
    							Tuner
    45GB
    Listening to the Radio
    You can enjoy radio sound with the system’s 
    speakers.
    1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
    appears in the front panel display.
    2Select the radio station.
    Automatic tuning
    Press and hold TUNING +/– until the auto 
    scanning starts.
    [Auto Tuning] appears on the TV screen. 
    Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
    station. 
    To stop the automatic tuning manually, 
    press TUNING +/– or x. 
    Manual tuning
    Press TUNING +/– repeatedly.
    3Adjust the volume by pressing 
    2 +/–.
    If an FM program is noisy
    If an FM program is noisy, you can select 
    monaural reception. There will be no stereo 
    effect, but reception will improve.
    1Press OPTIONS.
    The option menu appears on the TV screen.
    2Press X/x to select [FM Mode], then 
    press .
    3Press X/x to select [Monaural]. 
     [Stereo]: Stereo reception.
     [Monaural]: Monaural reception.
    4Press .
    The setting is made.
    To turn off the radio
    Press "/1.
    You can preset up to 20 stations. Before tuning, 
    make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
    1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
    appears in the front panel display.
    2Press and hold TUNING +/– until the 
    auto scanning starts.
    Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
    station.
    3Press OPTIONS.
    The option menu appears on the TV screen.
    4Press X/x to select [Preset Memory], 
    then press  .
    5Press X/x to select the preset number 
    you want, then press  .
    6Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store other 
    stations.
    To change the preset number
    Select the desired preset number by pressing 
    PRESET +/–, then perform the procedure from 
    Step 3.
    Tuner
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    xPRESET +/–
    2 +/–TUNING +/– C/X/x/c, 
    HOME"/1
    Number 
    buttons
    FUNCTIONOPTIONS
    FM 07
    88.00MHzSONY FM
    Station name (European and 
    Russian models only) Current band and preset numberCurrent station
    Presetting radio stations
     
    						
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    1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
    appears in the front panel display.
    The last received station is tuned in.
    2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select 
    the preset station.
    The preset number and frequency appear on 
    the TV screen and front panel display.
    Each time you press the button, the system 
    tunes in one preset station.
     You can select the preset station number directly 
    by pressing the number buttons.
    Using the Radio Data 
    System (RDS)
    (European models only)
    The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting 
    service that allows radio stations to send 
    additional information along with the regular 
    program signal. This tuner offers convenient 
    RDS features, such as station name display.
    The station name appears on the TV screen as 
    well.
    Simply select a station from the FM band.
    When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
    services, the station name* appears in the front 
    panel display.
    * If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station 
    name may not appear in the front panel display.
     RDS may not work properly if the station you are 
    tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, 
    or if the signal strength is weak.
     Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they 
    provide the same type of services. If you are not 
    familiar with the RDS system, check with your local 
    radio stations for details on RDS services in your 
    area.
     While receiving an RDS broadcast, each time you 
    press DISPLAY, the display in the front panel display 
    changes as follows:
    Station name t Frequency t Preset number t 
    Stream information/Decoding status* t Station 
    name t …
    * Does not appear depending on the setting of 
    [Surround Setting].
    Selecting the preset station
    What is the Radio Data 
    System? 
    Receiving RDS broadcasts
     
    						
    							Other Operations
    47GB
    Using the Control for 
    HDMI Function for 
    “BRAVIA” Sync
    This function is available on TVs with the 
    “BRAVIA” Sync function.
    By connecting Sony components that are 
    compatible with the Control for HDMI function 
    via an HDMI cable, operation is simplified.
     Some functions can only be used if the connected TV 
    is compatible, and require prior setting via the TV. 
    Refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
     To use the System Audio Control function, you need 
    to make an audio connection between the system and 
    TV (page 22).
    Control for HDMI - Easy Setting
    You can set the system’s [Control for HDMI] 
    function automatically by enabling the 
    corresponding setting on the TV.
    For details about the Control for HDMI 
    function, see “[HDMI Settings]” (page 63)
    System Power Off
    You can turn the system off in sync with the TV.
     The system does not turn off automatically while 
    playing music or when set to the “FM” function.
    One-Touch Play
    When you press N on the remote, the system 
    and your TV turn on, and your TV’s input is set 
    to the HDMI input to which the system is 
    connected.
    System Audio Control
    You can simplify operation to enjoy sound from 
    the TV or other components.You can use the System Audio Control function 
    as follows:
     When the system is turned on, the sound of the 
    TV or other components can be output from 
    the speakers of the system.
     When sound from the TV or other components 
    is output via the speakers of the system, you 
    can change the speakers to which TV sound is 
    output by pressing 
    SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO.
     When sound from the TV or other components 
    is output via the speakers of the system, you 
    can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of 
    the system by operating the TV.
     While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, 
    or the system is playing video/photo files from the 
    iPod/iPhone, the System Audio Control function will 
    not work.
     Depending on the TV, when you adjust the unit’s 
    volume, the volume level appears on the TV screen. 
    In this case, the volume level that appears on the TV 
    screen and the unit’s front panel display may differ.
    Audio Return Channel
    You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using 
    just one HDMI cable. For details of the setting, 
    see “Connecting the TV” (page 22).
    Remote Easy Control
    You can control the basic functions of the 
    system via the TV remote when the system’s 
    video output is displayed on the TV screen.
    Language Follow
    When you change the language for the on-screen 
    display of the TV, the system’s on-screen 
    display language is also changed after turning 
    the system off and on.
    Routing Control
    When you perform One-Touch Play on the 
    connected component, the system turns on and 
    sets the system’s function to “HDMI1” or 
    “HDMI2” (depending on the HDMI input jack 
    in use), and your TV’s input is automatically set 
    to the HDMI input to which the system is 
    connected.
    Other Operations
    Using “BRAVIA” Sync
     
    						
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     Make sure that the component is connected to the 
    system via an HDMI cable, and the Control for 
    HDMI function of the connected component is set to 
    on.
    Calibrating the 
    Appropriate Settings 
    Automatically
    [Auto Calibration]
    D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can 
    set the appropriate surround sound 
    automatically.
     The system outputs a loud test sound when [Auto 
    Calibration] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
    down. Give consideration to children and neighbors.
    1Press HOME.
    The home menu appears on the TV screen.
    2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
    3Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], 
    then press  .
    4Press X/x to select [Auto Calibration], 
    then press  .
    The confirmation display for [Auto 
    Calibration] appears.
    5Connect the calibration mic to the 
    A.CAL MIC jack on the rear panel.
    Set up the calibration mic at ear level using 
    a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of 
    each speaker should face the calibration 
    mic, and there should be no obstruction 
    between the speakers and the calibration 
    mic.
    6Press X/x to select [OK].
    To cancel, select [Cancel].
    7Press .
    [Auto Calibration] starts.
    The system adjusts the speaker settings 
    automatically.
    Be quiet during the measurement.
     Before [Auto Calibration], make sure that the 
    surround amplifier turns on and you install the 
    surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If 
    you install the surround amplifier in an improper 
    location, such as another room, proper 
    measurement will not be obtained.
    8Confirm the conclusions of [Auto 
    Calibration].
    The speakers connected to the unit are listed 
    as [Yes] on the TV screen.
     If measurement fails, follow the message then 
    retry [Auto Calibration].
     The measurement for [Subwoofer] is always 
    [Yes] and [Speaker Settings] returns to the 
    default setting when you perform [Auto 
    Calibration].
    9Press X/x to select [OK] or [Cancel], 
    then press  .
    xThe measurement is OK.
    Disconnect the calibration mic, then select 
    [OK]. The result is implemented.
    xThe measurement is not OK.
    Follow the message, then select [OK] to 
    retry.
     While the Auto Calibration function is working, do 
    not operate the system.
     
    						
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    Setting the Speakers
    [Speaker Settings]
    To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
    connection of the speakers and their distance 
    from your listening position. Then use the test 
    tone to adjust the level and the balance of the 
    speakers to the same level.
    1Press HOME.
    The home menu appears on the TV screen.
    2Press C/c to select   [Setup].
    3Press X/x to select [Audio Settings], 
    then press  .
    4Press X/x to select [Speaker Settings], 
    then press  .
    The [Speaker Settings] display appears.
    5Press X/x to select the item, then press 
    .
    Check the following settings.
    x[Connection]
    If you do not connect center or surround 
    speakers, set the parameters for [Center] and 
    [Surround]. Since the front speaker and 
    subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change 
    them.
    [Front]
    [Yes]
    [Centre]
    [Yes]: Normally select this.
    [None]: Select this if no center speaker is used. 
    [Surround]
    [Yes]: Normally select this.
    [None]: Select this if no surround speaker is 
    used.
    [Subwoofer]
    [Yes]
    x[Distance]
    When you move the speakers, be sure to set the 
    parameters of the distance (A) from the 
    listening position to the speakers.
    You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 
    meters.The speakers in the illustration correspond to the 
    following:
    1Center speaker
    2Front left speaker (L)
    3Front right speaker (R)
    4Subwoofer
    5Surround left speaker (L)
    6Surround right speaker (R)
    [Front Left/Right] 3.0 m: Set the front speaker 
    distance.
    [Centre]* 3.0 m
    : Set the center speaker distance.
    [Surround Left/Right]* 3.0 m
    : Set the surround 
    speaker distance.
    [Subwoofer] 3.0 m
    : Set the subwoofer distance.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
    [Connection] setting.
     Depending on the input stream, [Distance] may not 
    be effective.
    x[Level]
    You can adjust the sound level of the speakers. 
    You can set the parameters from –6.0 dB to +6.0 
    dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy 
    adjustment.
    [Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB
    : Set the front speaker 
    level.
    [Centre]* 0.0 dB
    : Set the center speaker level.
    [Surround Left/Right]
    * 0.0 dB: Set the surround 
    speaker level.
    [Subwoofer] 0.0 dB
    : Set the subwoofer level.* This item appears when you set it to [Yes] in the 
    [Connection] setting.
    A
    A
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    x[Test Tone]
    The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
    [Level].
    [Off]
    : The test tone is not emitted from the 
    speakers.
    [On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
    in sequence while adjusting level. When you 
    select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the 
    test tone is emitted from each speaker in 
    sequence.
    Adjust the sound level as follows.
    1Set [Test Tone] to [On].
    2Press X/x to select [Level], then press 
    .
    3Press X/x to select the desired speaker 
    type, then press  .
    4Press C/c to select the left or right 
    speaker, then press X/x to adjust the 
    level.
    5Press .
    6Repeat Steps 3 to 5.
    7Press RETURN.
    The system returns to the previous display.
    8Press X/x to select [Test Tone], then 
    press .
    9Press X/x to select [Off], then press 
    .
     The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 
    (OUT) jack.
     To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, 
    press 2 +/–.
    Using the Sleep Timer
    You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
    time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
    The time can be preset in intervals of 10 
    minutes.
    Press SLEEP.
    Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display 
    (the remaining time) in the front panel display 
    changes by 10 minutes.
    When you set the sleep timer, the remaining 
    time appears every 5 minutes.
    When the remaining time is less than 2 minutes, 
    “SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.
    To check the remaining time
    Press SLEEP once.
    To change the remaining time
    Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
    time.
    Deactivating the Buttons 
    on the Unit
    (Child Lock)
    You can deactivate the buttons on the unit 
    (except for "/1) for preventing misoperation, 
    such as child mischief (child lock function).
    Press x on the unit for more than 5 
    seconds.
    “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
    The child lock function is activated and the 
    buttons on the unit are locked. (You can operate 
    the system by using the remote.)
    To cancel, press x for more than 5 seconds so 
    that “UNLOCK” appears in the front panel 
    display.
     When you operate the buttons on the unit while the 
    child lock function is on, “LOCKED” flashes in the 
    front panel display.
     
    						
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