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©2004 Sony Corporation
4-255-434-13(2)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9


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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Caution ­ The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom
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. DAV-FR1/FR8/FR9
Serial No.______________
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
system.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the system 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.
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.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
WARNING


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Precautions
Safety
· If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
· The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
· Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
Installing
· Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
· Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
· Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or
shock.
· Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
· Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
· Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
· If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about
30 minutes before operating the unit.
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.
Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home
Theatre System. Before operating this system,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
On power sources
AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On placement
· Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
· At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction.
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the unit in a confined space where
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
· Do not block the cooling fan or ventilation slots by
putting anything on the system. Also, do not place the
system on a soft surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes on the bottom. The system is
equipped with a high power amplifier. If the cooling
fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit can
overheat and malfunction.
· Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
· If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
· When you move the system, take out any disc. If you
don't, the disc may be damaged.
· For power saving purposes, set the system to standby
mode by pressing the "/1 button (the STANDBY
indicator lights up). To turn off the system
completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
section is suddenly played.
Welcome!
Precautions


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On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV's color
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should
persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior of the
unit.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.
1 Make sure that a disc is removed from the
system.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
"DVD."
3 Press ., >, and DISC1 Z
simultaneously.
The front panel display is changed to
"MECHA LOCK."
To cancel, press "/1.
4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains).
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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Welcome! ................................................ 3
Precautions .............................................. 3
About This Manual ................................. 7
This System Can Play the Following
Discs ................................................. 7
Terms for Discs....................................... 7
Notes about Discs ................................... 9
Note on DVD 5-DISC changer ............. 10
Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 13
Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14
Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups......... 21
Step 3: TV and Video Component
Hookups.......................................... 23
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord
(Mains Lead)................................... 27
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 27
Speaker Setup........................................ 29
Playing Discs
Playing Discs ........................................ 30
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc ..................... 32
(Resume Play)
Using the DVD's Menu ........................ 33
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver. 2.0)......................................... 33
(PBC Playback)
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............... 34
Playing JPEG Image Files .................... 36
Selecting the Play Mode ....................... 38
(All Discs, One Disc, or Album)
Creating Your Own Program ................ 39
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order ..................... 41
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ............................... 42
(Repeat Play)
Searching for a Particular Point on
a Disc .............................................. 43
(Scan, Slow-motion Play)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Album/File ........................... 44
Viewing Disc Information .................... 46
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound.............................. 51
Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 53
Selecting the Surround Back Decoding
Mode............................................... 57
Using the Sound Effect......................... 59
Using Various Additional
Functions
Changing the Angles ............................ 60
Displaying Subtitles.............................. 61
Locking Discs ....................................... 62
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling TV with the Supplied
Remote ........................................... 67
Using the SONY TV DIRECT
Function.......................................... 69
Using the Video or Other Units ............ 70
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO) ............................. 71
Enjoying the Radio ............................... 72
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 75
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display.................................. 75
Returning to the Default Settings ......... 76
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