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Operating Instructions
Display Side
Hi-Fi Component
System
4-241-389-13(1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DHC-FL7D
DHC-FL5D
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in
the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
* DHC-FL7D only
*


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2GB
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personel only.
U.S.A. model
This label is located inside the unit.
European model
The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.


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3GB
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined
that this product meets the
ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic
Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround"
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Notes on DTS audio playback
Excessive noise may be heard from the speakers
when you play DTS format CDs if the decode format
is set to PCM (page 53) or monaural sound (1/L, 2/R)
(page 33). Set the volume to minumum and be careful
not to damage your speaker system.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image on
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave
the still video image or on-screen display
image displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time, you risk permanent damage to
your television screen. Projection televisions
are especially susceptible to this.


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4GB
This system can play the following discs .. 6
List of Buttons and
Reference Pages
Main unit ................................................... 7
Remote Control ......................................... 8
digipad operations ..................................... 9
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 10
Inserting three R6 (size AA) batteries into
the remote ......................................... 13
Setting up your speakers ......................... 14
Specifying the speaker parameters .......... 15
Setting the clock ...................................... 16
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/Super
Audio CD/MP3
Playing discs:
Loading a disc ......................................... 17
Playing a disc
-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play/Scan/Slow-motion Play ............ 17
Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks ..... 19
Creating your own program
-- Program Play ............................... 22
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped the disc
-- Resume Play ................................ 23
Playing repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .................................. 24
Playing DVDs using the menu ................ 25
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0)
-- PBC Play ..................................... 25
Table of Contents
Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD:
Using the Setup Display .......................... 26
Setting the display or sound track language
-- LANGUAGE SETUP .................. 27
Settings for the display
-- SCREEN SETUP ........................ 28
Custom settings
-- CUSTOM SETUP ....................... 29
Speaker settings
-- SPEAKER SETUP ...................... 30
Viewing information about the disc:
Checking the playing time and
remaining time .................................. 32
Sound adjustment:
Changing the sound ................................. 33
Enjoying movies:
Searching for a title/chapter
/track/index ....................................... 35
Changing the angles ................................ 36
Displaying the subtitles ........................... 36
Using various additional functions:
Locking discs
-- CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/
PARENTAL CONTROL ................. 37


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5GB
* European model only.
** Except for North American and European models.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations .......................... 41
Listening to the radio .............................. 42
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)* .... 43
Tape
Loading a tape ......................................... 44
Playing a tape .......................................... 44
Recording to a tape
-- CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed
Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program
Edit ................................................... 45
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 47
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ................................ 48
Selecting the sound effect ....................... 48
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
(DHC-FL7D only) ............................ 49
Adjusting the sound effects ..................... 50
Creating a personal sound effect file
-- Personal file ................................. 51
Display
Turning off the display
-- Power Saving Mode .................... 52
Using the display ..................................... 52
Other Features
To adjust the brightness of the display .... 53
To listen to multi channel sound ............. 53
Singing along: Karaoke** ....................... 54
About indicators ...................................... 55
Falling asleep to music
-- Sleep Timer ................................. 55
Waking up to music
-- Daily Timer ................................. 56
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ........... 57
Listening to audio from a connected
component ........................................ 58
Recording audio from a connected
component ........................................ 59
Recording on a connected component .... 59
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ........................... 60
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 65
Specifications .......................................... 67
Glossary .................................................. 70
Language code list .................................. 73
Control Menu Item List ........................... 74
Setup Display Item List ........................... 75