Sony Tav L1 Operating Instructions

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Severe hum or noise is heard Check that the components are connected securely.
 Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and 
at least 3 meters away from the system or a fluorescent light.
 Move the system away from the audio components.
 The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened 
with alcohol.
 Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect 
when you play a VIDEO CD, 
CD or DATA CD/DATA DVD 
(MP3 audio) Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 31).
 Make sure the system is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult 
to hear when you are playing a 
Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG 
audio sound track Make sure the sound field is set to “FRONT SURROUND” (page 29).
 Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. 
It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby 
Digital or MPEG audio format.
Channels
Problem Cause/Remedy
The desired channel cannot be 
selected Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the desired digital/
analogue channel.
Some channels are blank Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the Pay Per View 
service.
 Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
 Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channel is not displayed Check that the aerial is plugged directly into the system (not through other 
equipment).
 Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions are provided in 
your area.
 Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
General
Problem Cause/Remedy
“Lift Stop” appears in the front 
panel display or the lift unit 
does not move To prevent a malfunction, the lift unit stops moving when the unit’s sensor 
detects an obstacle. If this occurs, remove any obstacles, then turn off the 
system. Turn on the system again, and then press   to move the lift unit.
 The lift unit does not move when headphones are connected.
The system turns off 
automatically (the system 
enters standby mode) The system automatically switches to standby mode in the following 
situations:
– [Off Time] in [Timer]
– other than [Off] in [Sleep Timer]
– no signal from TV
– no input signal from a connected PC.
The system turns on 
automatically
  Check if the [Timer] is activated (page 42).
Some input sources cannot be 
selected Select [AV Preset] in the [Set Up] menu and cancel [Skip] of the input 
source (page 44).
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The remote does not function Check that the remote is set correctly for the equipment you are using.
 Replace the batteries.
FM stations cannot be tuned in Check that the aerial is connected securely. Adjust the aerial or connect an 
external aerial if necessary (page 16).
 The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with 
automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.
 No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when 
tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (page 36).
 Press TIME/TEXT so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.
The remote does not function There are obstacles between the remote and the system.
 The distance between the remote and the system is too far.
 The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play There is no disc inserted.
 The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with its label facing forward.
 The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 26).
 The region code on the DVD does not match the system.
 Moisture has condensed inside the system and may cause damage to the 
lenses. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an 
hour.
The menu operations do not 
work Check the CURSOR MODE buttons (page 11).
The MP3 audio track cannot be 
played The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to UDF 
(Universal Disk Format).
 The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”
 The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] 
(page 61).
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.
The JPEG image file cannot be 
played The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 
Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet.
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to UDF 
(Universal Disk Format).
 It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
 It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 
2,000,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG which is used on Internet Web site 
mainly.
 It does not fit the screen (those images are reduced).
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] 
(page 61).
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD contains a DivX video file.
The MP3 audio tracks and 
JPEG image file starts playing 
simultaneously [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 61).
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The DivX video file cannot be 
played The file is not created in DivX format.
 The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
 The DATA CD/DATA DVD (DivX video) is not created in a DivX format 
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.
 The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height).
The titles of album/track/file 
name are not displayed 
correctly The system can only display numbers and letters of the alphabets. Other 
characters are displayed as [*].
A disc does not start playing 
from the beginning Programme play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc.
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback 
(page 32).
 The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen.
The system star ts playing the 
disc automatically The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. While playing such a disc, the 
system stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some 
functions such as Stop, 
Search, Slow-motion Play, or 
Repeat Play Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the 
operations above. See the operating manual that came with the disc.
Messages do not appear on 
the screen in the language you 
want In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in 
[OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 67).
The language for the sound 
track cannot be changed Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot 
be changed Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned 
off The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played (page 34).
 The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and 
“LOCKED” appears in the front 
panel display Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV 
screen when playing a DATA 
CD or DATA DVD The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play is 
broken.
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF.
 The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG,” but is not in 
JPEG format.
 The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but is not in 
DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified 
profiles.
“DEMO” appears in the front 
panel display Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The system does not work 
normally Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), 
then reconnect after several minutes.
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(When letters/numbers appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-character service 
number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. 
In this case, check the following table.
When displaying the version number on the screen
When you turn on the system, the version number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may appear on the screen. Although this 
is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system operation will not be possible. Turn off the system, and 
then turn on the system again to operate.
Self-diagnosis function (DVD function only)
First 3 characters of the service 
numberCause and/or corrective action
C 13 The disc is dirty.
Clean the disc with a soft cloth (page 9).
C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.
Restart the system, then re-insert the disc correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)To prevent a malfunction, the 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
C:13:50
VER.X.XX
 
						

							
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Index
Numerics
14:9 21
4:3 21
5.1 Channel Surround
 31
A
Accessories supplied 14
Aerial, connecting
 15, 16
AFT 45
ALBUM 53
AMP MENU
 70
ANALOG 20
ANGLE 34
ATT
 46
Audio AUDIO
 31, 67
AUDIO DRC
 70
Audio Filter 45
Audio Language 47
Audio Type
 47
Auto Format 40
Auto Startup 43
Auto Tuning analogue and digital channels
 18
analogue channels only
 43
digital channel only 46
AV Preset 44
AV2 Output
 41
B
BACKGROUND 67
Backlight 38
Balance 40
Bass
 40
Brightness 38
C
CA Module Set-up 48
Category list 23
Channels Channel
 45
selecting 20
CHAPTER
 53
CLEAR 12
Clock Set 42
Colour Colour
 38
Colour Tone 39
Coloured buttons
 22
Connecting a TV aerial/VCR/DVD player
 
15
optional equipment 73
the AC power cord (mains lead) 
17
Continuous play 58
Contrast 38
Control Menu display
 51
CUSTOM CUSTOM
 52
CUSTOM PARENTAL  CONTROL
 63
CUSTOM SETUP 67
D
DATA CD 49, 60
DATA DVD
 49, 60
Digital DIGITAL
 20
Digital Auto Tuning
 46
Digital Manual Tuning 47
Digital Set Up 46
Digital Set-up
 47
Digital text off ( ) 12
DIMMER 69
Disc slot
 13
DivX® 49, 68
DUAL MONO 70
Dual Sound
 40
DVD DVD
 10
DVD (CURSOR MODE)
 11
DVD DISPLAY 51
DVD MENU 49
DVD TOP MENU
 49
DVD’s menu 49
DVD-R 26, 54
DVD-RW
 26, 54
E
EFFECT 62
Eject ( Z) 13
ENTER ( )
 19
EPG (Digital Electronic Programme 
Guide) ( )
 22
F
Fast forward ( M 
) 33
Fast reverse (   m 
) 33
Fastext
 21
Favourite list ( ) 24
Features menu 41
FILE
 53
FM FM
 10
FM (CURSOR MODE)
 11
FM MENU 36
FM radio 35
Freeze Frame
 33
Front panel display 69
H
Handling discs 9
Headphones 74
Hue 38
I
INDEX 53
Info ( )
 12
Input select ( ) 10
Input signal index table 25
Instant advance ( )
 30
Instant replay ( ) 30
Interactive service 20
INTERVAL
 62
J
JPEG 59
L
Label 44, 45
Language
Language code list
 78
LANGUAGE SETUP 66
Lift Mode 71
Lift unit
 10
Lift up/down ( ) 71
Light Sensor 41
 
						

							
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M
Manual Programme Preset 44
Manual timer REC 24
MODE (MP3, JPEG)
 62
MP3 59
Multi Session CD 27
Multi-angle
 34
MULTI-DISC RESUME 68
Mute ( %) 21
N
Next ( >) 30
Noise Reduction 39
Number buttons
 20
O
OK ( ) 18
On/Standby ( "/1)
 20
ORIGINAL 54
OSD 67
P
PARENTAL CONTROL 63, 78
Parental Lock 48
Pause ( X)
 30
PAUSE MODE 68
PBC Playback 32
PC Adjustment
 41
Picture Picture Adjustment menu
 38
Picture Freeze ( )
 21
Picture Mode ( ) 38
PICTURE NAVI 60
Picture Navigation
 33
Picture Off ( ) indicator 13
PIN Code 48
Play ( H)
 30
PLAY LIST 54
Power
Power ( ") indicator
 13
Power Saving ( ) 41
Preset station 36
Previous ( .)
 30
Previous channel ( ) 12
PROG +/– 20
Programme Programme
 44
Programme index table 21
Programme Labels
 43
Programme List Edit 47
Programme Play 56
Programme Sorting
 43
R
Region code 27
Reminder 23
Remote control sensor
 13
inserting batteries 14
overview
 11
REPEAT 12
Reset
picture adjustment
 39
RESET 52
sound adjustment 40
Resume Play
 32
RETURN ( O) 12
RGB Center 40
S
SA-CD/CD 32
Scan 33
SCENE
 53
Screen Screen Format
 40
Screen menu
 40
Screen mode ( ) 21
SCREEN SAVER 67
SCREEN SETUP
 67
Searching 33, 53
Setup
Set Up menu
 43
SETUP 19
Setup Display 65
Sharpness
 38
Shuffle Play 57
Skip 46
Sleep Sleep Timer ( ) indicator
 42
Sleep Timer ( ) button 42
Slide show
 59
Slow-motion Play 33
Smart 21
Sound Adjustment menu
 39
SOUND FIELD 29
Sound field indicator 28
Sound Offset
 44
Specifications 76
Standby ( 1) indicator 13
Standby ( 1) switch
 13
Stop ( x) 30
Subtitle
SUBTITLE
 34, 67
Subtitle Language 47
Subtitle Setting 47
Super Audio CD
 27, 32
SW LEVEL 71
T
Technical Set-up 48
Text
Text ( /)
 12
Text hold ( ) 12
Text reveal ( ) 12
TIME/TEXT
 54
Timer Timer
 42
Timer ( ) indicator
 13
Timer list 24
Timer menu 42
Timer REC
 23
TITLE 53
Touch panel buttons 13
TRACK
 53
TRACK SELECTION 68
Treble 40
Troubleshooting
 79
TV TV
 10
TV (CURSOR MODE)
 11
TV MENU 18, 37
U
Usable discs 26
V
VIDEO CD 32
Volume ( 2) +/–
 20
W
Wide 21
Z
Zoom 22
 
						

							
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