WARNING

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
or splashing, and do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the unit from the mains, connect the unit
to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should
you notice an abnormality in the unit,
disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been
turned off.

CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. This marking is located
on the rear exterior.

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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-GZR999D, MHC-  The Control Menu items may be
GZR888D and MHC-GZR777D. different depending on the disc.
Each model consists of the following  The Control Menu items may vary
components. depending on the area.
 The Setup Menu items may be different
MHC-GZR999D depending on the area.
Main unit:  The order of the displayed items may
HCD-GZR999D be different from the actual display.
Speaker system:
SS-GZR999D (Front speakers)
SS-RSZ999D (Satellite speakers)
SS-WGR999D (Subwoofer)

MHC-GZR888D
Main unit:
HCD-GZR888D
Speaker system:
SS-GZR999D (Front speakers)
SS-RSZ999D (Satellite speakers)

MHC-GZR777D
Main unit:
HCD-GZR777D
Speaker system:
SS-GZR777D (Front speakers)
In this manual, the MHC-GZR999D
is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise.

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Table of Contents
About this manual................................ 4
Tuner
Playable discs......................................... 7
Guide to parts and controls............10 Listening to the radio........................67

Getting Started Tape

Hooking up the system Playing a tape (except for Latin
securely...................................................24 American models)...............................70
Hooking up the TV.............................30 Recording onto a tape (except
Setting the LCD (MHC‑GZR999D/ for Latin American models).............71
GZR888D only).....................................34
Positioning the speakers..................35 USB Device
Setting the clock.................................36
Before using the USB device
Performing “QUICK” setup...............36
with this system...................................73
Using the “THEATRE SYNC”
Transferring music from a disc
function..................................................38
to a USB device....................................74
Recording analog audio to a
Disc USB device.............................................79
Playing a file of the USB device......81
Playing a disc........................................39
Using play mode.................................53
Adjusting the delay between the Sound Adjustment
picture and sound (“A/V SYNC”)....58
Adjusting the sound..........................88
Restricting playback of the disc
Singing along: Karaoke.....................91
(PARENTAL CONTROL).......................59
Using the Setup Menu......................61

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 Other Operations
Using the timers..................................97
Changing the display........................99
Hooking up optional
components....................................... 105

Additional Information
Troubleshooting............................... 108
Precautions......................................... 125
Specifications.................................... 129
Compatible devices with
this system.......................................... 132
Guide to the Control Menu
display.................................................. 134
Playback priority of file types...... 138
Language code list.......................... 139
Glossary............................................... 141
Index..................................................... 145
License and Trademark Notice.... 147

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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 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) which compresses
audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 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.

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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.

See “Region code of DVD VIDEOs you

can play back on this system” and “Notes
on discs” (page 125) regarding the region
code and notes on discs.

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 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
MHC-GZR999D (except for Latin American models)/
MHC-GZR888D

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 Guide to parts and controls
MHC-GZR999D (Latin American models only)

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 MHC-GZR777D

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 
 (on/standby) button DVD/TUNER MENU button

Guide to parts and controls

Press to turn on or off the system. (page 48, 68, 81) (MHC‑GZR999D/
GZR888D only)
STANDBY indicator Press to turn on or off the menu items on
Lights up when the system is turned off. the TV screen.
Press to preset the radio station.

Display 
ENTER button
 Press to enter the settings.
DISPLAY button (page 36) (MHC-

GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Press to display the clock in the front RETURN button (page 49, 83)
panel display. (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Press to return to the previous menu on
 the TV screen.
OPTIONS button (page 34, 100)

(MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Press to enter the option menus. DISP button (page 37, 134)
(MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
 Press to turn on or off the Control Menu
DVD TOP MENU button (page 40) on the TV screen.
The Control Menu is displayed only
(MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only) when the “DVD” function or “USB”
Press to display the DVD title on the TV function is selected.
screen.

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  
CLEAR button (page 49, 54, 77, TIMER indicator (MHC-GZR999D/
83) (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D GZR888D only)
only) Lights up when the Play Timer or Rec
Press to delete a pre-programmed track. Timer is set, and flashes when the Sleep
Press to erase files or folders from the Timer is set.
connected optional USB device.
Press to return to the original display 
when viewing the rotated image. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) indicator
 DTS indicator
LCD ON/OFF button (MHC- (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Indicates the current surround format.
GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Press to turn on or off the front panel 
display.
USB MEMORY indicator (MHC-
 GZR999D/GZR888D only)
/// button (MHC‑GZR999D/ Lights up when the USB device is
recognized.
GZR888D only)
Press to select the menu items. 
 DISC 1  DISC 3* button
 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE button (page 41, 71, 75)
Press to select a disc.
(except for Latin American Press to switch to the “DVD” function
models) from other function.
Press to insert or eject a tape. Lights up when a disc is in the disc tray,
and flashes when the disc tray is selected
 (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only).
Remote sensor
OPEN/CLOSE  button
Press to load or eject a disc.

DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE button

(page 39, 41, 75)
Press to select a disc.
Press to exchange a disc while playing.

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 
* (play) button REC TO USB button (page 75, 79,

Guide to parts and controls

Press to start playback. 80)
Press to transfer music from a disc or
* (pause) button record the sound from an analog audio
Press to pause playback. source to the connected USB device.
Press to mark track numbers during
 (stop) button recording.
Press to stop playback.
REC TO TAPE button (page 72)
/ (rewind/fast forward) (except for Latin American
button models)
Press to find a point in a track, file, Press to record on a tape.
chapter or video file.

/ button OPERATION DIAL (page 40, 68)
Press to watch the slow‑motion play. Turn to select a track, chapter or video
file.
TUNING +/ button Turn to select the preset station.
Press to tune in the desired station.

MASTER VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume.


MIC LEVEL
Turn to adjust the microphone volume.

ECHO LEVEL
Turn to adjust the echo level.

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  
Disc tray SOUND FIELD button (page 89)
(MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
 Press to select the sound field for the
(USB) port surround sound.
Connect an optional USB device.

(USB) indicator GROOVE button (page 88)
Lights up in blue when the system is Press to reinforce the bass.
turned on.
Lights up in red when transferring or 
recording to the connected optional USB VIDEO/SAT* button
device or when erasing audio files or
Press to select the “VIDEO” or “SAT”
folders.
function.


EQ BAND/MEMORY button TUNER/BAND* button
(page 88) Press to select the “TUNER” function.
Press to select the frequency band when Press to switch among FM and AM band.
adjusting the equalizer.


TAPE* button (except for Latin
MIC jack American models)
Connect a microphone.
Press to select the “TAPE” function.


 (PHONES) jack USB* button
Connect the headphones.
Press to select the “USB” function.

PRESET EQ button (page 88)
Press to select the preset sound effect.

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 Remote
DVD* button

Guide to parts and controls

Press to select the “DVD” function.


SUBWOOFER* button
(MHC‑GZR999D only)
Press to turn on or off the subwoofer.

SUBWOOFER indicator
(MHC‑GZR999D only)
Lights up when the subwoofer is turned
on.


ILLUMINATION button (page 100)
(MHC-GZR777D only)
Press to change the power illuminator.

* Lights up when selected. (MHC-GZR999D/

GZR888D only)


 (on/standby) button
Press to turn on or off the system.

TV 1) (on/standby) button

Press to turn on or off the TV.

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  
DISC SKIP button (page 41, 75) SUBTITLE button (page 41)
Press to select a disc. Press to switch the language of the
subtitle (DVD VIDEO only).

FUNCTION +/ button D. TUNING button (page 67)
Press to select the “DVD,” “USB,” Press to switch to the direct tuning mode.
“TAPE,” “TUNER FM,” “TUNER AM” or
“VIDEO/SAT” function. 
MEMORY SELECT button
 (page 87)
PICTURE NAVI button (page 48, Press to select the playback source
82) or transferring destination on a Sony
Press to display the thumbnail pictures. Ericsson mobile phone.

 ANGLE button (page 41)

Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO
REPEAT/FM MODE button with multi-angles only).
(page 57, 69, 86)
Press to listen to a disc, a USB device, a 
single track or file repeatedly.
Press to select FM reception mode +/ button (page 40)
(monaural or stereo). Press to select a folder.

 
AUDIO button (page 43, 91, 104) DVD/TUNER MENU button
Press to select the desired audio signal on (page 48, 68, 81)
the TV screen. Press to turn on or off the menu items on
the TV screen.
Press to preset the radio station.


SOUND FIELD button (page 89)
Press to select the sound field for the
surround sound.

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 
VOLUME +/2) button 2) (play) button

Guide to parts and controls

Press to adjust the volume. Press to start playback.

TV VOL +/1)2) button / (rewind/fast forward)

Press to adjust the TV volume. button
Press to find a point in a track, file,
 chapter or video file.
DISPLAY button (page 32, 37,
45, 75, 93) SLOW/SLOW button
Press to turn on or off the Control Menu Press to watch the slow‑motion play.
on the TV screen.
The Control Menu is displayed only  (pause) button
when the “DVD” function or “USB” Press to pause playback.
function is selected.
 (stop) button
 Press to stop playback.
PRESET + button (page 68)
Press to select the preset station. TUNING +/ button
Press to tune in the desired station.
 (go forward) button
Press to select a track, chapter or video 
file. TV1) button
Press to operate the TV functions.
TV CH +1) button
Press to change the TV channels.

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  
PRESET  button (page 68) ENTER button
Press to select the preset station. Press to enter the settings.

 (go backward) button 

Press to select a track, chapter or video /// button
file. Press to select the menu items.

TV CH 1) button 
Press to change the TV channels.
DVD TOP MENU button (page 40)
 Press to display the DVD title on the TV
screen.
 STEP  button (page 40)
Press to play one frame at a time when 
playback is paused.
CLEAR button (page 38, 47, 54,
ADVANCE button (page 41) 66, 77, 83)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track.
Press to advance the current scene during
Press to erase files or folders from the
playback.
connected optional USB device.
Press to return to the original display
REPLAY button (page 41) when viewing the rotated image.
Press to replay the previous scene during
playback. -/--1) button
Press to enter a single-digit or double-

digit number.
 RETURN button (page 49, 83)
Press to return to the previous menu on
the TV screen.

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 
Numeric buttons2) TIME/TEXT button (page 100)

Guide to parts and controls

Press to select a track, chapter or video Press to change the information on the
file number. display.
Press to enter a password.

10/01) button TV INPUT1) button
Press to enter a double-digit number. Press to switch the input sources.
 SLEEP button (page 97)
KEY CONTROL  button Press to set the Sleep Timer.
(page 92)
Press to change the key to suit your vocal 
range. TIMER MENU button (page 36,
97)
SCORE button (page 95) Press to set the clock and the timers.
Press to start or stop calculating your
vocal score. 
KARAOKE MODE button THEATRE SYNC button (page 38)
(page 91) Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC”
function.
Press to select the Karaoke mode.
1)
This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For
KARAOKE PON button (page 93) details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 33).
Press to activate the “Karaoke Pon” 2)
The numeric button 5, TV VOL +,
function. VOLUME + and  buttons on the remote
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
 reference when operating the system.

DISPLAY button (page 36, 99,

100)
Press to display the disc/USB device
information (MHC-GZR777D only) or
clock in the front panel display.

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 Display
MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D
The front panel displays for MHC-GZR999D and MHC-GZR888D are liquid crystal
displays (LCD). You can confirm contents and the Control Menu displayed on the TV
screen in the LCDs.
To set the LCD, see “Setting the LCD (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)” (page 34).

 Displays the text information.  You can confirm contents and the
Control Menu displayed on the TV
screen.
PICTURE MODE and WIDE MODE
menus are displayed when setting the
LCD.

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MHC-GZR777D

Guide to parts and controls

 Lights up when the track or file  Lights up during transfer or
information is displayed. recording.
 Lights up when the Karaoke mode is  Lights up when the USB device is
turned on. recognized.
 Lights up when disc number is  Indicates the selected play mode.
displayed.  Indicates the disc presence.
 Lights up when the MP3 file being  Lights up when “GROOVE” or “Z-
played back has the ID3 tag. GROOVE” is turned on.
 Lights up when the title or chapter  Indicates the current surround
number is displayed. format.
 Lights up in “TUNER” function.  Indicates the playback status of the
 Lights up when the output video disc, tape or USB device.
signal is NTSC.  Indicates the file format.
 Lights up when playing VIDEO CD  Lights up when the “USB” function is
with PBC function. selected.
 Displays the text information.  Indicates the type of disc being played
 Lights up in “TUNER” function. back.
 Lights up when the timer is set.

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 Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
MHC-GZR999D

 To satellite speaker (Right)

 To subwoofer  To front speaker (Left)
 AM loop antenna  To satellite speaker (Left)
 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)  To wall outlet
 To front speaker (Right)

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 Getting Started
MHC-GZR888D

 To satellite speaker (Right)  To front speaker (Left)

 To front speaker (Right)  To satellite speaker (Left)
 AM loop antenna  To wall outlet
 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)

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 MHC-GZR777D

 To front speaker (Right)  To front speaker (Left)

 AM loop antenna  To wall outlet
 FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)

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 Satellite speakers
 FM/AM antennas (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up Insert only the stripped
the antenna. portion of the speaker cords
Keep the antennas away from the speaker

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cords, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
Green
 Speakers
Gray/Solid ()
Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cords.
The speaker cords are color-coded with Gray/Striped ()
their respective speaker terminals.
The type of speakers supplied varies
according to the model you purchased. Terminals on the satellite speakers
(MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
Front speakers Connect the speaker cords to the
Insert only the stripped terminals on the satellite speakers as
portion of the speaker cords shown below.
Insert only the stripped
portion of the speaker cords

Red () Black () Gray ()

Black ()

Gray/ Gray/
Striped () Solid ()

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 Subwoofer
(MHC-GZR999D only)
 Voltage selector
For models with a voltage selector, set
Insert only the stripped VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
portion of the speaker cords power line voltage.

 Power
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
Black () When you press /, the system turns
Blue () on and the demonstration automatically
ends.
Black () If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
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 . If the cords are
reversed, the sound will be distorted and will
lack bass.
 Do not place the satellite speakers on top of a
TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in
the TV screen.

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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
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side

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prevent them from slipping.
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-GZR999D only
2)
MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D 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 TV
protect the DVD mechanism. to the VIDEO OUT jack with a video
Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 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 a (Except for Latin American models)
video cord. However, do not connect this Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
unit to the TV through the video deck. depending on the color system of your
Otherwise, you may experience video TV.

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leakage when watching video images The default setting for color system is
from this system. Connect this unit different depending on the area.
directly to the TV as shown below. Each time you perform the procedure
below, the color system changes as
TV follows:
NTSC  PAL
1 Press / to turn on the system.
Video deck Unit 2 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly to
Do not connect select “DVD” (or press DVD on the
directly unit).
3 Press / to turn off the system.
Tip
For higher quality video images, use the 4 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
optional component video cords to connect clock is displayed.
the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on
your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 5 Press / on the unit while holding
jacks of this unit. If your TV is compatible with down  on the unit.
progressive format signals, use this connection
and set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT The system turns on automatically and
OUT)” to “ON” (page 32). the color system is changed.
“COLOR NTSC” or “COLOR PAL”
appears in the display.

Note
You cannot change the color system for any
optional component connected to the VIDEO/
SAT VIDEO IN jack.

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 Changing the format of the 5 Press  or  repeatedly to
video signal output from select “VIDEO SETUP,” then press
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks ENTER.
The options for “VIDEO SETUP”
appear.
Progressive is a method for displaying
TV images that reduces flickering and
sharpens the image. To use this method,
6 Press  or  repeatedly to select
you need to connect to a TV that can “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT
accept progressive signals. OUT),” then press ENTER.
You can output video signals from The options for “PROGRESSIVE
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in (COMPONENT OUT)” appear.
Interlace or Progressive format.
7 Press  or  repeatedly to select
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly the desired setting, then press
to select “DVD” (or press DVD on ENTER.
the unit). The default setting is underlined.
 OFF: Outputs interlace signals.
2 Press DISPLAY when playback Select this setting when:
is stopped.  your TV does not accept
The Control Menu appears on the TV progressive signals.
screen.  your TV is connected to jacks
other than the COMPONENT
3 Press  or  repeatedly to VIDEO OUT jacks.
select (SETUP), then press  ON: Outputs progressive signals.
ENTER. Select this setting when:
The options for “SETUP” appear.  your TV accepts progressive
signals.
4 Press  or  repeatedly to select  your TV is connected to the
“CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
The Setup Menu appears. jacks.
When you select “ON,” the
confirmation display appears. Follow
the steps below.

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8 Press  or  repeatedly to select When using a TV
“START,” then press ENTER.
The system outputs the progressive Turn on the TV and select the video
signal for 5 seconds. Check that the input so that you can view the pictures
screen is displayed correctly.

Getting Started
from this system.

9 Press  or  repeatedly to select Operating a Sony TV

“YES.” You can use the following buttons to
The system outputs the progressive operate a Sony TV. These buttons have
signal. When you select “NO,” been marked in yellow.
the system does not output the
progressive signal. To Press
Turn the TV on TV / while
Note
There would be no image on your TV or the
or off holding down TV.
image is not clear if your setting does not Switch the TV’s TV INPUT while
match your TV or connection. input source holding down TV.
between the TV
and other input
sources
Select the TV TV CH +/ or
channels numeric buttons*
while holding down
TV.
Adjust the TV VOL +/ while
volume of the TV holding down TV.
speaker(s)

* For a double-digit number, while holding

down TV, press -/--, then press the number.
(For example, while holding down TV, press
-/--, then 2 and 5 to enter 25.)

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 Setting the LCD
Setting the LCD The default setting is underlined.

(MHC‑GZR999D/ PICTURE MODE

Allows you to select options best suited
GZR888D only) for videos and pictures, respectively.
STANDARD: For standard pictures.
You can make adjustments to pictures Recommended for home entertainment.
displayed in the LCD. VIVID: Enhances picture contrast and
Use buttons on the unit and confirm sharpness.
operations in the LCD, for the following CINEMA: For viewing film-based
settings. content.
PHOTO: For viewing photographs.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take WIDE MODE
priority over the LCD settings. Therefore, some FULL: Select this when you view pictures
of the LCD settings may not be performed. in a 16:9-format. This setting displays
1 Press OPTIONS on the unit
pictures in full screen mode.
NORMAL: Select this when you view
repeatedly until “PICTURE pictures in a 4:3-format. This setting
MODE” or “WIDE MODE” appears displays a normal picture with bands on
in the LCD. the left and right portions of the screen.

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

the desired setting, then press
ENTER.

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 3 Hang the speakers on the screws.
Positioning the Hole on the back of

speakers the speaker

5.3 mm
To install the satellite speakers on the

Getting Started
wall (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only)
9 mm
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that
are suitable for the hole on the back
of each speaker. See the illustrations
below.
4 mm
5.3 mm

9 mm
more than 25 mm
Hole on the back of
the speaker
Notes
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall
material and strength. As a plaster board wall
2 Fasten the screws to the wall. is especially fragile, attach the screws securely
The screws should protrude 5.5 mm to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install
to 7 mm. the satellite speakers on a vertical and flat
wall where reinforcement is applied.
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding
the wall material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or
damage caused by improper installation,
insufficient wall strength or improper screw
installation, natural calamity, etc.

5.5 mm to 7 mm

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 Setting the clock Performing “QUICK”
Use buttons on the remote to set the setup
clock.
Before using the system, you can make
1 Press / to turn on the system. the minimum basic adjustments in
“QUICK” setup. If you do not want to
2 Press TIMER MENU. perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in
step 3. The guide message will disappear
The hour indication flashes in the from the TV screen.
display.
If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display,
press  or  repeatedly to select
1 Turn on your TV and select the
“CLOCK SET?,” then press ENTER. video input.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to set 2 Press / to turn on the system.

the hour, and then press ENTER. Notes

4 Use the same procedure to set

 Make sure there is no disc in the unit.
Otherwise, the guide message does not
the minutes. appear.
 Make sure that headphones or
Note microphones are not connected.
The clock settings are canceled when you Otherwise, you cannot perform
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure “SPEAKER SETUP.”
occurs.
3 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
To display the clock when the system to select “DVD” (or press DVD on
is off the unit).
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock The guide message appears at the
is displayed. bottom of the TV screen.
The clock is displayed for about
8 seconds.

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4 Press ENTER without loading a 7 Press ENTER.
disc. The setting is selected and “QUICK
“LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on SETUP is complete.” appears on the
the TV screen. TV screen.
The system is ready for playback.

Getting Started
If you want to change each setting
individually, see “Using the Setup
Menu” (page 61).

If you make a mistake

Press , then select the item again.

To quit “QUICK” setup

5 Press  or  repeatedly to select Press DISPLAY.
a language, then press ENTER.
The setting is selected and “VIDEO To recall “QUICK” setup settings
SETUP” appears on the TV screen.
1 Press DISPLAY when playback is
Tips stopped.
 The selected language is for “OSD,” The Control Menu appears on the TV
“MENU” and “SUBTITLE .” screen.
 The selectable language is different
depending on the area. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
(SETUP), then press ENTER.
6 Press  or  repeatedly to select 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
the setting that matches your TV “QUICK,” then press ENTER.
type.
Note
If you have a 4:3 standard TV: The guide message appears at the bottom of
Select “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 the TV screen when you turn on the system
PAN SCAN” (page 63). for the first time or after performing “RESET”
(page 121).
If you have a wide-screen TV or a
4:3 standard TV with wide-screen
mode:
Select “16:9” (page 63).

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

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 you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD
 When the number of tracks or files on single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
a folder exceeds 150.
 When the number of folders on a disc
exceeds 200.
These numbers may vary depending on
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE  on the
unit to close the disc tray.
the track structure, 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.
If the playback does not start
to select “DVD” (or press DVD on automatically, press  (or  on
the unit). the unit).

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE  on the 5 Press VOLUME +/ (or turn

unit. MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to
adjust the volume.
Note
Depending on the system status, the volume
level may not appear on the TV screen.

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 Other operations To Do this
To Do this Select a folder5) Press +/
repeatedly during
Stop playback Press . To resume
playback or when
playback where you
playback is paused.
stopped the disc, press
 (or  on the Locate a point Press  or 
unit). To play back quickly in fast during playback.
from the beginning of forward or fast Each time you press
the disc, press  twice, reverse (Lock  or , the
then press  (or  Search)6) playback speed changes
on the unit). cyclically7).
To return to normal
Pause playback Press 1). Press 
playback, press  (or
again or press  (or
 on the unit).
 on the unit) to
resume playback. Watch frame by Press SLOW or
frame (Slow- SLOW (or either
Select a track, Press  or 
motion Play)8) or on the unit)
audio file, repeatedly (or turn
when playback is
chapter or OPERATION DIAL
paused9).
video file2) on the unit clockwise
Each time you press
or counterclockwise)
SLOW or SLOW ,
during playback.
the playback speed
Or, press the numeric
changes.
buttons when the
To return to normal
Control Menu is
playback, press  (or
turned off, then press
 on the unit).
ENTER3).
Play one Press  STEP or
Select a title4) Press DVD TOP
frame at a STEP  to reverse
MENU, then press
time (Freeze or advance frame by
/// or numeric
Frame)8) frame when playback is
buttons.
paused9).
Each time you press
 STEP or STEP ,
the frame changes.
To return to normal
playback, press  (or
 on the unit).

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 1)
There may be some disturbance in the video
To Do this
image.
Replay the Press REPLAY 2)
Except for JPEG image files. You cannot
previous scene during playback. select an audio track or file during Lock
(Instant Search operation of MP3 files.
Replay)10) 3)
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode,
Briefly fast Press ADVANCE VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and video files only.
forward the during playback.
4)
DVD VIDEO only.
current scene
5)
MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files

Disc
(Instant and MPEG4 video files only.
Advance)10)
6)
Except for JPEG image files.
7)
Depending on the disc, the actual speed may
Change the Press ANGLE differ.
angle11) repeatedly during 8)
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode,
playback. Each time video files and VIDEO CD only.
you press ANGLE, the 9)
Except for VIDEO CD and video files.
angle changes. 10)
DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode
Display the Press SUBTITLE only.
subtitle repeatedly during 11)
Multi-angle DVD VIDEO only.
playback. Each time 12)
For DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR
you press SUBTITLE, mode or DivX video files with multilingual
the subtitle language subtitles.
changes12) or turns 13)
For DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode
off13). or DivX video files with a subtitle.
Select a disc Press DISC SKIP (or
one of DISC 1  DISC
3 on the unit).
Switch to Press one of DISC 1
“DVD”  DISC 3 on the unit
function from (Automatic Source
another source Selection).
Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/EX-
discs while CHANGE on the unit.
playing

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 Notes On Multi-disc Resume
 You cannot perform resume playback during (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only)
Shuffle Play or Program Play.
This system can store the point where
 Resume playback may not work properly you stopped the playback of the disc for
with some discs.
up to 6 discs and resumes playback when
 Resume playback is canceled when
you insert the same disc again. If you
 you press  when playback is stopped.
store a playback resume point for the 7th
 you open the disc tray. disc, the playback resume point for the
 you change the function. 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 66).
 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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  1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub
Changing the language/sound sound of the audio track 1.
 2: MAIN*: the main sound of the audio
Press AUDIO repeatedly during track 2.
playback to select the desired  2: SUB*: the sub sound of the audio
audio format or mode. track 2.
The default setting is underlined.  2: MAIN+SUB*: the main and sub
sound of the audio track 2.

Disc
When playing a DVD VIDEO: * These items do not appear if only one audio
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the stream is recorded on the disc being played
option of language and audio format back.
varies.
When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD,
When a 4-digit number is displayed, the
or MP3 file:
digits represent a language code (see
You can select the sound from the right
“Language code list” (page 139)). When
or left channel and listen to the sound
the same language is displayed two or
of the selected channel through both
more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded
the right and left speakers. For example,
in multiple audio formats. Note that the
when playing a track with the vocals on
sound changes automatically depending
the right channel and the instruments
on the disc.
on the left channel, you can hear the
Some DVD VIDEOs allow you to select
instruments from both speakers by
items such as the language for the
selecting the left channel.
subtitles and the language for the sound
using DVD/TUNER MENU.  STEREO: the standard stereo sound.
 1/L: the sound of the left channel
When playing a DivX video file: (monaural).
The options for audio format differ  2/R: the sound of the right channel
depending on the DivX video files. (monaural).
When playing a DVD-R/-RW in VR
mode:
The number of audio tracks recorded on
a disc are displayed.
Example:
 1: MAIN: the main sound of the audio
track 1.
 1: SUB: the sub sound of the audio
track 1.

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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: play back according to
unit).
the playlist created on the disc.
 ORIGINAL: play 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 “** (**)” change 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.
scene, file, and folder. Each item is
assigned a unique number on the disc,
and you can select the numbered item
5 Press ENTER.
The system starts playback from the
you want from the Control Menu. You selected title, track, folder or file, etc.
can also search for a particular point
using the time code (Time Search) (DVD Tip
VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode When the Control Menu display is turned off,
only). you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO and
DVD-R/-RW in VR mode) or track (AUDIO
1 Press DISPLAY. CD and VIDEO CD) or file (video files in
DATA CD/DVD) by pressing the numeric
The Control Menu appears on the TV buttons and ENTER.
screen.
If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/
PHOTO” and “FILE” does not
appear in the Control Menu, press
DISPLAY again.

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

the search item.
Example: when you select
(CHAPTER)
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a
number). The number in parentheses
indicates the total number of titles,
chapters, tracks, index, scenes, folders
or files.

Selected row

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To search for a particular point using
the time code (Time Search) Selecting a folder/file using
(DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR the on-screen display
mode only)
1 Press DISPLAY.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select 1 Load a disc on the disc tray.
(TIME). “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV

Disc
“T **:**:**” (elapsed playing time of screen.
the current title) is selected.
3 Press ENTER.
2 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
“T **:**:**” changes to “T--:--:--.” screen.
4 Input the time code using the
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
For example, to find the scene at 2 (MEDIA), then press
hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds ENTER.
after the beginning, enter “21020.” The options for “MEDIA” appear on
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to the TV screen.
cancel the number.  MUSIC/PHOTO: for playing both
Note MP3 files and JPEG image files in
Depending on the disc, you cannot perform the same folder as a slide show
Time Search.  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 image file:
1 Press PICTURE NAVI.
the desired option, then press
Thumbnail picture for the first
ENTER. When the desired option 16 JPEG image files in the selected
has already selected, press DVD/ folder is displayed.
TUNER MENU.
A list of folders that contains the files
of the selected file type appears on the
TV screen.

5 Press  or  repeatedly to select

a folder.
Playing a folder:
Press  (or  on the unit).
The system starts playback from the If there are more than 16 image
first file of the selected folder. files in the selected folder, the scroll
To stop playback, press . bar appears at the right.

Playing an MP3 file: 2 Press /// repeatedly to

select the image you want to
1 Press ENTER.
view, then press  (or  on
“TRACK LIST” appears.
the unit).
The slide show starts from the
selected image file.
To stop playback, press .
The slide show stops when you
press  or .

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

the desired MP3 file, then press
ENTER.
The system starts playing the
selected MP3 file.
To stop playback, press .

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Playing a video file: Other operations
1 Press ENTER.
“FILE LIST” appears. To Do this
Display Press or
the next or repeatedly.
previous page
of “TRACK
LIST,”
“FOLDER

Disc
LIST” or “FILE
LIST”
Play back the Press  repeatedly
next folder of until the last file of the
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select MP3 files or current folder, then
the desired video file, then press video files press  once. To
ENTER. select the previous
The system starts playback of the folder, select the folder
selected video files. from “FOLDER LIST.”
To stop playback, press .
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,
select the folder from
“FOLDER LIST.”
Rotate the Press  or  repeatedly
image by while viewing an
90 degrees image. To return to
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) pixels).
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 any video file
back, sound interruptions and noise.
that is more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)
 The following discs/situations can increase pixels in resolution or 2 GB in file size or
the time it takes to start playback: larger.
 a disc recorded with a complicated tree  Depending on the video file, the picture may
structure. be unclear or the sound may skip.
 a disc recorded in Multi Session.  The system cannot play back some video files
 a disc to which data can be added (non- that are longer than 3 hours.
finalized disc).  Depending on the video file, the picture
 when the tracks or files in another folder may pause or be unclear. In this case, it is
have just been played back. recommended that you create the file at a
 Some CD-Rs/-RWs or DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/ lower bit rate.
+RWs cannot be played back on the system  Due to the compression technology used for
depending on the file format. video files, it may take some time after you
 The system can play back to a depth of press  for the picture to appear.
8 folders only.  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. “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV
 when the disc is removed. screen.
 when another video file is played back.
4 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
desired folder, then press  (or 

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

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

(MEDIA), then press ENTER.
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.
The Control Menu appears on the TV 1 Press DISPLAY.
screen. The Control Menu appears on the TV
If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/ screen.
PHOTO” and “INTERVAL” does not If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/
appear in the Control Menu, press PHOTO” and “EFFECT” does not
DISPLAY again. appear in the Control Menu, press
DISPLAY again.
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 Using play mode
You can select playback priority when
mixed media (MP3 files, JPEG image files
or video files) are in the disc. Creating your own program
1 Press DISPLAY. (Program Play)
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.

Disc
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select You can make a program of up to 99
(MEDIA), then press ENTER. steps in the order you want them to be
The options for “MEDIA” appear on played back.
the TV screen. You can only program the tracks from
the current disc.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
desired setting. 1 Press DISPLAY when playback
 MUSIC/PHOTO: You can play is stopped.
back a slide show with sound, when The Control Menu appears on the TV
MP3 files and JPEG image files are screen.
in the same folder.
 MUSIC: MP3 file playback has 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
priority. (PROGRAM), then press
 VIDEO: Video file playback has ENTER.
priority. The options for “PROGRAM” appear
 PHOTO: JPEG image file playback on the TV screen.
has priority.
4 Press ENTER. 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
The selected setting takes effect. “SET ,” then press ENTER.
For further details of the playback
priority of file types, see page 138.

Track number

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 4 Press . 7 Press  (or  on the unit).
The cursor moves to the track list “T” Program Play starts.
(in this case, “01”). When the Program Play ends, you
can restart the same program by
pressing  (or  on the unit).

To change a programmed step:

Press  or  repeatedly to select the
programmed step number you want
to change. Then, press  and select
the desired track number.

To delete a programmed step:

5 Select the track you want to Press  or  repeatedly to select the
program. programmed step number you want
For example, select track “02.” to delete. Then, press CLEAR.
Press  or  repeatedly to select “02” To delete all of the programmed
under “T,” then press ENTER. steps in the program list:
Press  to select “ALL CLEAR.” Then,
Selected track
press ENTER.

To cancel Program Play

Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3.
To play back the same program again,
select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER.

Total time of the programmed tracks

6 To program other tracks, repeat

steps 4 and 5.

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Notes
 When Program Play is activated, the Playing in random order
“REPEAT” setting is automatically changed (Shuffle Play)
to “ON” if the current setting is “ALL DISCS,”
“ONE DISC” or “TRACK.”
 You cannot perform Program Play with
VIDEO CDs during PBC playback. You can play back the tracks on the
current disc in random order. Each time
Tip
you perform Shuffle Play, the playing

Disc
The Program Play is canceled and the program
list is cleared when order may differ.
 you open the disc tray. Shuffle Play is only available for the
 you change the disc.
tracks on the current disc.
 you turn off the system.
 you change the function.
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

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

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select

the desired setting.
The default setting is underlined.
When playing a VIDEO CD or
AUDIO CD:
 OFF: Turns off this function.
 TRACK: all tracks on the current
disc is played back randomly.
When Program Play is activated:
 OFF: Turns off this function.
 ON: all tracks in the program list
are played back randomly.

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 When playing a DATA CD/DVD
(except for video files): Playing repeatedly (Repeat
 OFF: Turns off this function. 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
folder is played back randomly. You can play the contents on a disc
repeatedly.
4 Press ENTER. You can also repeat Shuffle Play or
Program Play.
5 Press  (or  on the unit).
1 Press DISPLAY.
Shuffle Play starts.
To cancel Shuffle Play, press CLEAR The Control Menu appears on the TV
or select “OFF” in step 3. screen.

Notes 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

 You cannot perform Shuffle Play with (REPEAT), then press
VIDEO CDs during PBC playback.
ENTER.
 The same song may be played back
repeatedly for MP3 files. The options for “REPEAT” appear on
the TV screen.
Tip
Shuffle Play is canceled when 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
 you open the disc tray. the desired setting.
 you change the disc. The default setting is underlined.
 you turn off the system.
 you change the function. When playing a DVD VIDEO or
 you perform Track/Index Search. DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR mode:
 you perform CD Synchro Recording or USB  OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
TRANSFER.  ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.
 you transfer music from a disc to a USB  ONE DISC: repeats all the titles on
device. the current disc.
 TITLE: repeats the current title.
 CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.

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 When playing a VIDEO CD or Notes
AUDIO CD:  You can also change the Repeat Play setting
 OFF: does not play back repeatedly. by pressing REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly.
 ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.  Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot
perform Repeat Play.
 ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks  You cannot perform Repeat Play with
on the current disc. VIDEO CDs during PBC playback.
 TRACK: repeats the current track.  When playing a DATA CD/DVD which
contains MP3 files and JPEG image files, the
When playing a DATA CD or DATA

Disc
audio sound will not match the image if their
DVD: playing time are different.
 OFF: does not play back repeatedly.  Repeat Play is canceled when
 ALL DISCS: repeats all discs.  you open the disc tray.
 ONE DISC: repeats all the folders  you change the disc (except when “ALL
on the current disc. DISCS” is selected).
 FOLDER: repeats the current  you turn off the system.
folder.  you change the function (except when
“ALL DISCS” is selected).
 TRACK1): repeats the current audio
 you perform CD Synchro Recording or
file. USB TRANSFER.
 FILE2): repeats the current file.  you transfer music from a disc to a USB
1)
MP3 files only. device.
2)
Video files only.

When Program Play or Shuffle

Play is activated:
 OFF: does not play back repeatedly.
 ON: repeats the Program Play or
Shuffle Play.

4 Press ENTER.

5 Press  (or  on the unit).

Repeat Play starts.
To cancel Repeat Play, press CLEAR
or select “OFF” in step 3.

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 4 Press ENTER.
Adjusting the delay
between the picture Note
Depending on the input stream, this function
and sound (“A/V SYNC”) may not be effective.

When the sound does not synchronize

with the pictures on the screen, you can
adjust the delay between the picture and
sound.
“A/V SYNC” does not work for MP3 files
and JPEG image files in DATA CD/DVD.

1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.

2 Press  or  repeatedly to select

(A/V SYNC), then press
ENTER.
The options for “A/V SYNC” appear
on the TV screen.

3 Press  or  repeatedly to select

the desired setting.
The default setting is underlined.
 OFF: Does not adjust.
 ON: Adjusts the difference between
picture and sound.

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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.

Disc
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
screen. re‑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
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 140)). 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
(PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 59). By using the Setup Menu, you can make
When you are asked to enter your various adjustments to items such as
password, enter “199703” using the picture and sound.
numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The Displayed items vary depending on the
display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit country or region.

Disc
password. After you enter a new 4-digit
password, reload the disc and press  Note
(or  on the unit). When the display Playback settings stored in the disc take
for entering your password appears, enter priority over the Setup Menu settings.
Therefore, some of the Setup Menu settings
your new password.
may not be performed.

To play back a disc for which

“PARENTAL CONTROL” is set
1 Press DISPLAY when playback
is stopped.
1 Load the disc and press  (or  The Control Menu appears on the TV
on the unit). screen.
The display for entering your password
appears on the TV screen. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to
select (SETUP), then press
2 Enter your 4-digit password using the ENTER.
numeric buttons, then press ENTER.
The options for “SETUP” appear on
The system starts playback.
the TV screen.
Notes
 When you play back DVD VIDEOs which 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
do not have the “PARENTAL CONTROL” “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER.
function, playback cannot be limited on this The Setup Menu appears on the TV
system. screen.
 Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you
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 playback 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
: AUDIO SETUP
: SYSTEM SETUP
: SPEAKER SETUP Selected setting

Example: “VIDEO SETUP”

Selected item

Setting the language

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

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)

Disc
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 139)).

4:3 PAN SCAN2): Select this when you

connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting
displays the wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the portions that do
not fit.

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 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)
Sets the progressive signal output from (Latin American models only)
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Selects the black level (setup level)
to on or off. for the video signals output from the
OFF: Outputs interlace signals. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
ON: Outputs progressive signals. “BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)”
For details, see “Changing the format setting is not available when the system
of the video signal output from outputs progressive signal.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks” OFF: Sets the black level of the output
(page 32). signal to the standard level.
ON: Raises the standard black level. Use
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) this when the picture becomes too black.
(Except for Latin American models)
Select the output video signal when you PAUSE MODE
play back a VIDEO CD. (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR
AUTO: Outputs the video signal mode only)
according to the color system of the disc, AUTO: The picture, including subjects
either PAL or NTSC. that move dynamically, is output with no
PAL: Changes the video signal of an jitter. Normally select this position.
NTSC disc and output it in PAL system. FRAME: The picture, including subjects
NTSC: Changes the video signal of a PAL that do not move dynamically, is output
disc and output it in NTSC system. in high resolution.
BLACK LEVEL 1)
The default setting varies depending on the
(Latin American models only) country or region.
Selects the black level (setup level) for the 2)
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3
video signals output from the jacks other LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically
than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
ON: Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
OFF: Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too
white.

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 Setting the audio Setting the system
options  “SYSTEM SETUP”
 “AUDIO SETUP”
SCREEN SAVER
Configure audio related settings.
The screen saver will help prevent your
The default setting is underlined.
display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g., ) to

Disc
AUDIO DRC1) (Dynamic Range
Compression) cancel the screen saver.
(DVD VIDEO only) ON: The screen saver image appears if
OFF: No compression of dynamic range. you do not operate the system for about
STANDARD: Reproduces the sound 15 minutes.
track with the kind of dynamic range that OFF: The screen saver does not appear.
the recording engineer intended. Useful
BACKGROUND
for watching movies at low volume late
Selects the background color or picture
at night.
to be displayed on the TV screen. The
MAX: Narrows the dynamic range fully.
background color or picture is displayed
TRACK SELECTION when playback is stopped or while
(DVD VIDEO only) playing an AUDIO CD and MP3 files.
Gives priority to the sound track which JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture
contains the highest number of channels (still picture) appears in the background,
when you play back a DVD VIDEO but only when the jacket picture is
on which multiple audio (PCM, DTS, already recorded on the disc (DVD
MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital) formats2) VIDEO, CD-Extra, etc.). If the disc
are recorded. does not contain a jacket picture, the
OFF: No priority given. “GRAPHICS” picture appears.
AUTO3): Priority given. GRAPHICS: A preset picture stored in
the system appears in the background.
1)
“AUDIO DRC” can only be performed with BLUE: The background color is blue.
Dolby Digital sources. BLACK: The background color is black.
2)
If each audio sound track has the same PARENTAL CONTROL
number of channels, the system selects the
Sets the playback restrictions. For details,
audio sound tracks in the order from PCM,
DTS, Dolby Digital, to MPEG. see “Restricting playback of the disc
3) (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 59).
When you set “TRACK SELECTION”
to “AUTO,” the language may change.
The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has
higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings
in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 37, 63).
However, depending on the disc, this
function may not be performed.

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 DivX Setting the speakers1)
Displays the registration code for this
system.  “SPEAKER SETUP”
For more information, go to http://www.
divx.com on the Internet. CONNECTION
FRONT: YES
MULTI-DISC RESUME SUBWOOFER2):
(DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) YES: Select this if you have connected the
ON: Stores the resume playback point in subwoofer.
the memory for up to 6 discs. NONE: Select this if the subwoofer is not
OFF: Does not store the resume playback connected.
point in the memory. Playback starts at
the resume playback point only for the LEVEL (FRONT)
current disc in the system. L 0.0 dB3)
R 0.0 dB3)
RESET* SUBWOOFER 0.0 dB4)5)
Returns “SETUP” settings to the default
settings. For details, see “To return the 1)
To return to the default setting when
“SETUP” settings to the default settings*, changing a setting, press CLEAR before you
perform reset as follows:” (page 121). press ENTER. However, note that you cannot
return the setting of “CONNECTION” to
* Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings default setting. Note that you cannot perform
“SPEAKER SETUP” when you connect
headphones or microphones to the unit.
2)
Depending on the settings of other speakers,
the subwoofer may output excessive sound.
3)
–6.0 dB (min) to 0.0 dB (max)
4)
–10.0 dB (min) to 0.0 dB (max)
5)
The items that are set to “NONE” in
“CONNECTION” cannot be selected.

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 For automatic scanning (MHC-
GZR777D only):
Tuner Press and hold TUNING +/ until
the frequency indication changes and
Listening to the radio then release.
“AUTO” appears in the display.
Scanning stops automatically when
You can listen to a radio station either by
a station is tuned in and “TUNED”
selecting a preset station, or by manually
lights up in the display. When a FM
tuning in the station.
stereo program is tuned in, “ST”
1 Press FUNCTION +/ (or press lights up in the display.

Tuner
TUNER/BAND on the unit)
repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM.”

2 Perform tuning.
For automatic scanning (MHC-
GZR999D/GZR888D only): If “TUNED” does not appear and the
Press and hold TUNING +/ until scanning does not stop, press  and
the frequency indication changes and perform manual tuning.
then release.
Scanning stops automatically when For manual tuning:
a station is tuned in and “TUNED” Press TUNING +/ repeatedly.
appears in the display. When a For direct tuning:
FM stereo program is tuned in, Press D.TUNING, then use the
“STEREO” appears in the display. numeric buttons to enter the
frequency of the desired station. For
example, press 1, 0, 2, 5 and 0 to enter
the frequency of FM 102.50 MHz,
then press ENTER. If you cannot
tune in the station, make sure you
have entered the right frequency. If
you still cannot tune in the station,
the frequency is not used in your
If “TUNED” does not appear and the area. To cancel direct tuning, press
scanning does not stop, press  and D.TUNING.
perform manual tuning.

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 Presetting a radio station 4 Press  or  repeatedly to select
the desired preset number.
1 Tune in the desired station.
5 Press ENTER.
2 Press DVD/TUNER MENU. “Complete!” appears in the display.
The station is stored.
“Memory?” flashes in the display.

3 Press ENTER or .
6 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store
other stations.
A preset number flashes in the
display. You can preset up to 20 FM stations
The stations are stored from preset and 10 AM stations.
number 1. To cancel presetting, press DVD/
TUNER MENU.

7 To call up a preset number, press

PRESET +/ repeatedly (or turn
OPERATION DIAL on the unit
clockwise or counterclockwise)
to select the desired preset
number.
Preset number You can also press the numeric
buttons, then press ENTER to select a
preset station.

Preset number

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Tips
 To improve broadcast reception, adjust the
supplied antennas, or connect an external
antenna.
 When an FM stereo program has static noise,
press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until
“MONO” appears in the display. There will
be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
 You can also set the frequency by viewing the
tuner information on the TV screen.

Tuner

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 Other operations
Tape To Do this
Stop playback Press .
Playing a tape (except Pause playback Press . Press  again
for Latin American to resume playback.
Fast-forward Press  or .
models) or rewind

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly

to select “TAPE” (or press TAPE
on the unit).

2 Insert a tape.
Press  PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the
unit to insert a tape into the cassette
holder with the side you want to
play back facing upward. 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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 2 Prepare the recording source.
Recording onto a For CD Synchro Recording:
tape (except for Latin Press DVD and load the disc you
American models) want to record. If you have already
loaded the disc, press DISC 1 
DISC 3 to select the disc. When the
There are three ways to record on a TYPE system automatically starts playback,
I (normal) tape. press  twice to cancel resume
Use the buttons on the unit for the playback.
operation.
The recording level is adjusted For Manual Recording and Sound
automatically. Mixing:
Select the desired source to record
CD Synchro Recording or mix.

Tape
You can record an entire VIDEO CD, If you record a disc manually, start
AUDIO CD, or DATA CD/DVD (MP3 playing the disc first, then perform
files only) onto a tape. steps 3 and 4. To record only your
favorite CD tracks, perform steps 1
Manual Recording
to 6 of “Creating your own program
You can record just the portion you
(Program Play)” (page 53).
want from a sound source, including
To record only sound from a
connected audio components.
microphone, connect a microphone
Sound Mixing and then press USB to select “USB”
You can “mix” sound from any one of the function. Make sure not to start
sound sources and singing or speaking playing the USB device in step 4.
into a microphone. The mixed sound can
be recorded onto a tape.

1 Insert a recordable tape into the

casette holder with the side you
want to record facing up.

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 3 Set the deck 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 (VIDEO CD and AUDIO 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
or headphones during recording, the sound
Mixing:
may cut off for a moment.
Press REC TO TAPE.
 When “DVD” function or “USB” function
4 Start recording.
is selected, Karaoke mode is automatically
turned on when you connect a microphone
to MIC jack.
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 even if the
headphones are connected or disconnected
For Sound Mixing: during recording.
Press ENTER, and then start playing  You cannot change the sound field when
the desired source and start singing recording to the tape.
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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  Always turn off the system before removing
the USB device. Removing the USB device
USB Device while the system is on may corrupt the data
on the USB device.

Before using the USB  Compatibility with all encoding/writing

software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files
device with this system on the USB device were originally encoded
with incompatible software, those files may
produce noise or interrupted audio, or may
See “Compatible devices with this not play at all.
system” (page 132) for a list of USB
devices that can be connected to this Note on the maximum number of
system. files and folders on a USB device
This system cannot transfer, record or
Notes playback files and folders of the USB
 When USB cable connection is necessary, device in the following cases.
connect the USB cable supplied with the USB  When the number of files in a folder
device to be connected. See the operating exceeds 150.
instructions supplied with the USB device
to be connected for details on the operation  When the number of folders on a USB

USB Device
method. device exceeds 200.
 It may take about 10 seconds before These numbers may vary depending
“Reading.” appears in the display depending on the file structure and the folder
on the type of USB device connected. structure. Do not save other types of files
 Do not remove the USB device during or unnecessary folders on a USB device
transfer, recording or erase operations. Doing that has audio files, video files or JPEG
so may corrupt the data on the USB device or image files.
damage the USB device itself.
 Do not connect the system and the USB
device through a USB hub.
 When the USB device is inserted, the system
reads all the files on the USB device. If there
are many folders or files on the USB device,
it may take a long time to finish reading the
USB device.

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 You can easily transfer all the music on a
Transferring music disc to a USB device (USB TRANSFER).
You can also transfer a single audio track
from a disc to a USB or file during playback (REC1).

device 1 Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.
You can connect an optional USB device
to the (USB) port on the unit and
transfer music from a disc to the USB
device.
You can transfer music only from an
AUDIO CD or DATA CD/DVD (MP3
files only).
The audio format of files transferred by
this system is MP3. When transferring
music from an AUDIO CD, the tracks Insert a USB device
are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files.
When transferring music from a DATA
CD/DVD, MP3 files are transferred with Note
the same bit rate as the original MP3 files. Do not use USB devices other than those
listed in “Compatible devices with this
The amount of free space required on the
system” (page 132). Operation of models
USB device is about 1 MB per minute not listed is not guaranteed. Operation may
when transferring music from an AUDIO not always be ensured even when using a
CD. compatible USB device.
Required free space may be larger when
transferring music from a DATA CD/
DVD (MP3 files only).

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2 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly 4 Start transferring.
to select “DVD” (or press DVD on Press ENTER.
the unit), then load the disc you Transferring starts.
When the transfer is completed,
want to transfer. access to the USB device and the disc
If you have loaded the disc, press player stops automatically.
DISC SKIP repeatedly (or DISC 1 
DISC 3 on the unit) to select the disc.
When the system automatically starts
To stop transferring
playback, press  twice to cancel Press .
resume playback.
To remove the USB device
3 Set the USB device to stand by
1 Press  to stop playback.
for transferring.
2 Press  to turn off the system.
USB TRANSFER:
Press REC TO USB on the unit. 3 Remove the USB device.

USB Device
REC1:
Start playback of the track or MP3 file
you want to transfer, then press REC
TO USB on the unit.
Using the on-screen display

The USB device stands by for You can also transfer music using the
transferring. on-screen display.

1 Press DISPLAY when playback

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

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 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select 4 Select the tracks you want to
(USB TRANSFER), then transfer.
press ENTER.
For AUDIO CD:
The options for “USB TRANSFER” Press  or  repeatedly to select the
appear on the TV screen. track, then press ENTER.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
The tracks are marked in the order
that you select. To cancel the
the desired option, then press selection, press ENTER again.
ENTER. Remaining space of
the USB device
For AUDIO CD:
 TRACK: The tracks on the AUDIO
CD appear. You can transfer the
desired track.
For DATA CD/DVD:
 TRACK: The folders on the DATA
CD/DVD appear. You can transfer
the desired MP3 file.
 FOLDER: The folders on the DATA Tracks to be transferred
CD/DVD appear. You can transfer
all MP3 files in the folder.
To select all tracks on the AUDIO
“Reading.” appears, and the tracks or CD
folders appear on the TV screen. Press /// repeatedly to select
“ ALL,” then press ENTER. To
Note cancel the selection, select “ ALL,”
It may take some time to display the tracks then press ENTER.
or folders depending on the number of
tracks or folders.

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 For DATA CD/DVD: To return to the previous display
Press  or  repeatedly to select Press  RETURN.
the MP3 files or folders, then press
ENTER.
The MP3 files or folders are marked.
To erase audio files or folders from the
To cancel the selection, press ENTER USB device
again. You can erase audio files or folders on the
USB device.
Remaining space of
the USB device 1 Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port.
2 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
to select “USB” (or press USB on the
unit).
“FOLDER LIST” appears.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select a
folder.

USB Device
MP3 files or folders to be transferred To erase all audio files in a folder, press
CLEAR.
To select all tracks or folders on To erase an audio file, press ENTER.
the DATA CD/DVD “TRACK LIST” appears.
Press /// repeatedly to select Press  or  repeatedly to select the
“ ALL,” then press ENTER. To desired audio file, then press CLEAR.
cancel the selection, select “ ALL,” 4 Press  or  repeatedly to select
then press ENTER.
“YES.”
5 Press /// repeatedly to To cancel the erase operation, select
“NO.”
select “START,” then press ENTER.
The system starts transferring and the 5 Press ENTER.
transfer status appears. No sound is The selected audio file or folder is
output during transfer. erased.
To stop transferring, press .

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 Folder and file generation rules Notes
When first transferring music to the  When transferring music from a CD, the
tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files.
USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created
When transferring music from an MP3 disc,
directly below the “ROOT” folder. MP3 files are transferred with the same bit
Folders and files are generated within this rate as the original MP3 files.
“MUSIC” folder as follows.  If you start transferring in shuffle play mode
USB TRANSFER1) or repeat play mode, the selected play mode
is automatically canceled and the play mode
Music Folder name File name switches to normal play mode.
source
 CD text information is not transferred in the
MP3 Same as the music source2) created MP3 files.
CD-DA “FLDR001”3) “TRACK001”3)  If you cancel music being transferred
partway, an incomplete MP3 file, generated
REC1 on the USB device, will be deleted.
Music Folder name File name  Transferring stops automatically if:
source  you change the function.
MP3 “REC1-MP3”4) Same as the  you turn off the system.
music source2)  the USB device runs out of space during
the transfer process.
CD-DA “REC1-CD”4) “TRACK001”3)
 the number of files or folders on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number
1)
Except when resuming playback.
that the system can recognize.
2)
Up to 64 characters of folder name and
 You cannot change the sound field when
60 characters of file name are assigned.
transferring to the USB device.
3)
Folder and file numbers are assigned serially
 If the folder to be erased contains non-
thereafter.
MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio)/AAC
4)
A new file is created in the “REC1-MP3” (Advanced Audio Coding) audio files or sub
or “REC1-CD” folder each time REC1 is folders, these are not erased.
performed.
 If a folder or audio file that you are trying
to transfer already exists on the USB device
with the same name, a sequential number is
added after the name without overwriting the
original folder or file.

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 3 Press REC TO USB on the unit.
Recording analog “Please Wait” appears and the display
audio to a USB device cycles between “Free xx.x GB” (free
space on the USB device) and “Push
Enter.”
You can record the sound from analog
The USB device stands by for
audio sources. The sound is recorded as
recording.
128 kbps MP3 file.
The “TAPE” function is not available for
Latin American models.
4 Start playing the desired source
to record, then press ENTER.
1 Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port. To stop recording
Press .
2 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
to select the desired source. To remove the USB device
 TAPE (except for Latin American 1 Press  to stop recording.

USB Device
models): To record from this
system’s tape deck.* 2 Press  to turn off the system.
 TUNER FM/AM: To record from
this system’s tuner.
3 Remove the USB device.
 VIDEO/SAT: To record from the
optional component connected to
the VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R
jacks.
* Recording continues even though tape
playback has ended.

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 To mark track numbers Note
Recording stops automatically when:
You can mark the track numbers during
 you change the function.
recording of any source.
Press REC TO USB on the unit at the  you change the band.
point you want to add a track mark.  you turn off the system.
The system pauses recording for a few  the USB device runs out of space during
the recording.
seconds and adds track mark, showing
message “New Track.” No sound is  the number of files or folders on the USB
device reaches the limit for the number
recorded during pause time. that the system can recognize.
Note
The track numbers are automatically marked
when you record more than 60 minutes.

Folder and file generation rules

When first recording the analog audio
to the USB device, a “MUSIC” folder
is created directly below the “ROOT”
folder.
Folders and files are generated within this
“MUSIC” folder as follows.
Music Folder name File name
source
Tape “TAPE001”* “TRACK001”*
Tuner “FM001”* or “TRACK001”*
“AM001”*
VIDEO/ “VIDEO001”* “TRACK001”*
SAT or “SAT001”*
AUDIO IN
L/R

* Folder and file numbers are assigned serially

thereafter.

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 3 Press DISPLAY when playback
Playing a file of the is stopped.
USB device The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.
See “Compatible devices with this
system” (page 132) for a list of USB 4 Press  or  repeatedly to select
devices that can be connected to this (MEDIA), then press
system. ENTER.
You can listen to music stored in the USB The options for “MEDIA” appear on
device. the TV screen.
The audio formats that can be played
 MUSIC: for playing audio files
back on this system are as follows: MP3*/
WMA*/AAC*  VIDEO: for playing DivX video
You can view image files and video files files or MPEG4 video files
stored in the USB device.  PHOTO: for playing JPEG image
The image file and video file formats that files
can be played back on this system are as
5

USB Device
follows: JPEG/DivX/MP4* Press  or  repeatedly to select
* Files with DRM (Digital Rights the desired option, then press
Management) copyright protection cannot ENTER. When the desired option
be played back on this system.
has already selected, press DVD/
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly TUNER MENU.
to select “USB” (or press USB on A list of folders that contains the files
the unit). of the selected file type appears on the
TV screen.
2 Connect the USB device to the
(USB) port.

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 6 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Playing an image file:
1 Press PICTURE NAVI.
a folder.
Thumbnail picture for the first
Playing a folder: 16 JPEG image files in the selected
Press  (or  on the unit). folder is displayed.
The system starts playback from the
first file of the selected folder.
To stop playback, press .
Playing an audio file:
1 Press ENTER.
“TRACK LIST” appears.

If there are more than 16 image

files in the selected folder, the scroll
bar appears at the right.
2 Press /// repeatedly to
select the image you want to
view, then press  (or  on
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select the unit).
the desired audio file, then press The slide show starts from the
ENTER. selected image file.
The system starts playback of the To stop playback, press .
selected audio file. The slide show stops when you
To stop playback, press . press  or .

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Playing a video file: Other operations
1 Press ENTER. To Do this
“FILE LIST” appears.
Display Press or
the next or repeatedly.
previous page
of “TRACK
LIST,”
“FOLDER
LIST” or “FILE
LIST”
Play back the Press  repeatedly
next folder of until the last file of the
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select audio files or current folder, then
the desired video file, then press video files press  once. To
ENTER. select the previous
The system starts playing the folder, select the folder
selected video files. from “FOLDER LIST.”

USB Device
To stop playback, press . 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,
select the folder from
“FOLDER LIST.”
Rotate the Press  or  repeatedly
image by 90 while viewing an
degrees image. To return to
the original view, press
CLEAR.

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 To remove the USB device To specify the slide show speed
(JPEG image files only)
1 Press  to stop playback.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
2 Press  to turn off the system. Control Menu for JPEG image files
3 Remove the USB device. appears on the TV screen.

Notes
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
(INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
 The file formats that this system can play are
as follows: The options for “INTERVAL” appear
 MP3: file extension “.mp3” on the TV screen.
 WMA: file extension “.wma” 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
 AAC: file extension “.m4a” desired transition interval.
 JPEG: file extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg” The default setting is underlined.
 MP4: file extension “.mp4” or “.m4v”
 NORMAL: Sets to the standard
 DivX: file extension “.avi” or “.divx” duration.
Note that even when file names have the
above file extensions, if the actual files differ,
 FAST: Sets the duration shorter
playing these files may generate a loud noise than “NORMAL.”
which could damage the speaker system and  SLOW 1: Sets the duration longer
the system may malfunction. than “NORMAL.”
 The following USB devices/situations can  SLOW 2: Sets the duration longer
increase the time it takes to start playback: than “SLOW 1.”
 a USB device recorded with a complicated
tree structure. 4 Press ENTER.
 when the files in another folder have just The selected setting takes effect.
been played back.
 when you play back an AAC file. Note
 The system can play back to a depth of Some JPEG image files (especially progressive
8 folders only. JPEG image files or JPEG image files with
 Resume playback is canceled when you turn 3,000,000 pixels or more) may take a longer
off the system or change the function. time to display than others, which may make
the transitions seem longer than that of the
 This system does not necessarily support all option you selected.
the functions provided in a connected USB
device.
 The playback order for the system may differ
from the order of the connected USB device.
 Folders that have no MP3/WMA/AAC audio
files, DivX/MPEG4 video files or JPEG image
files are skipped.

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To select a transition effect for image
files in the slide show Playing in random order
(JPEG image files only) (Shuffle Play)
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the You can play back the files on the USB
Control Menu for JPEG image files device in random order. Each time you
appears on the TV screen. perform Shuffle Play, the playing order
may differ.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
(EFFECT), then press ENTER.
The options for “EFFECT” appear on
1 Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
the TV screen. screen.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the
desired setting. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
The default setting is underlined. (SHUFFLE), then press
 MODE 1: The image sweeps in ENTER.
from top to bottom of the screen. The options for “SHUFFLE” appear

USB Device
 MODE 2: The image sweeps in on the TV screen.
from left to right of the screen.
 MODE 3: The image stretches out 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
from the center of the screen. the desired setting.
 MODE 4: The image randomly The default setting is underlined.
cycles through the effects.  OFF: Turns off this function.
 MODE 5: The next image slides  ON (MUSIC): all audio files in the
over the current image. selected folder on the USB device is
 OFF: Turns off this function. played back randomly.
When no folder is selected, the first
4 Press ENTER. folder is played back randomly.
The selected setting takes effect.
4 Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To cancel Shuffle Play, press CLEAR
or select “OFF” in step 3.

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 Notes
 Shuffle Play is canceled when:
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
 you remove the USB device. the desired setting.
 you turn off the system. The default setting is underlined.
 you change the function.  OFF: Turns off this function.
 The same song may be played back  MEMORY: repeats all the folders
repeatedly for audio files. on the USB device.
 FOLDER: repeats the current
folder.
 TRACK1): repeats the current file.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat  FILE2): repeats the current file.
Play) 1)
Audio files only.
2)
Video files only.
You can play back audio files, video files
or JPEG image files on the USB device When Shuffle Play is activated:
repeatedly.  OFF: Turns off this function.
You can also repeat Shuffle Play.  ON: repeats the Shuffle Play.

1 Press DISPLAY. 4 Press ENTER.

The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen. 5 Press  (or  on the unit).
Repeat Play starts.
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select To cancel Repeat Play, press CLEAR
(REPEAT), then press or select “OFF” in step 3.
ENTER.
Note
The options for “REPEAT” appear on Repeat Play is canceled when:
the TV screen.  you remove the USB device.
 you turn off the system.
 you change the function.

Tip
You can also change the Repeat Play setting by
pressing REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly.

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 2 Press MEMORY SELECT repeatedly.
Selecting the playback source You can select the internal memory or
or transferring destination Memory Stick of the mobile phone.
on the Sony Ericsson mobile Notes
phone  You cannot select the playback source or
transferring destination during playback or
When listening to music from a Sony transferring. Stop playback or transferring,
Ericsson mobile phone (W302 / W595 / and then select the playback source or
W760i / W890i / W902 / W910i) or transferring destination.
when transferring music from this  You can check the selected memory number
on the TV screen.
system to the mobile phone, you can
select the playback source or transferring Selected memory number
destination as follows:
 internal memory of the mobile phone
 Memory Stick

To select the playback source in the

USB Device
“USB” function
Press MEMORY SELECT repeatedly.
You can select the internal memory or
Memory Stick of the mobile phone.
 You can select a Memory Stick when the
selected memory number is as follows:
Selected memory number
Model name Memory number
W302 #1
W595 #2
W760i #2
W890i #2
W902 #2
W910i #2
 If there is no Memory Stick inserted in the
mobile phone, you cannot select playback
To select the transferring destination source or the transferring destination.
in the “DVD” function  Select a transferring destination before
transfer.
1 Load a CD, DATA CD or DATA DVD.

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 Preset effect options
Sound Adjustment Effect Category
ROCK Standard music sources
Adjusting the sound POP
JAZZ
DANCE
To Do this
SOUL
Reinforce the Press GROOVE on TECHNO
sound the unit1). Each time HIP HOP
you press the button,
MOVIE Video files
the display changes as
follow: MP3 EQ MP3 files
GROOVE ON2)  USER EQ 1, User equalizer setting
Z-GROOVE ON2)  2, 3 (see “To adjust the
GROOVE OFF  graphic equalizer and
GROOVE ON  … store the user equalizer
Select the Press PRESET EQ on setting” (page 88))
preset sound the unit repeatedly3). FLAT Original music source
effect (cancels the preset
effect)
1)
The last selected setting appears when
GROOVE on the unit is pressed once.
2)
The volume switches to power mode and the To adjust the graphic equalizer and
equalizer curve changes.
3)
The last selected preset effect appears when
store the user equalizer setting
PRESET EQ on the unit is pressed once. You can adjust the sound by raising or
lowering the level of specific frequency
To turn on the subwoofer band, then store up to three user
equalizer setting, in the memory.
(MHC‑GZR999D only)
Press SUBWOOFER on the unit. 1 Press EQ BAND/MEMORY on the
The SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit unit repeatedly to select a frequency
lights up. band or surround effect.

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2 Press / to adjust the level or 5 Press / to select a user
select surround effect you want. equalizer number (1  3) for the
equalizer setting (“MEMORY EQ-1”
through “MEMORY EQ-3”) you want
to store.
6 Press ENTER.
This setting is automatically stored as
the user equalizer setting you selected
in step 5.
The previous setting stored at this
Equalizer level memory location is erased and
replaced by the new setting.
Frequency band Equalizer level
Tip
If you do not want to store the setting, press
/ to select “EXIT?” and then press
ENTER.

Selecting the sound field

Sound Adjustment
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the You can take advantage of the surround
level of other frequency bands and sound simply by selecting one of the
surround effect. sound fields. They bring the exciting and
powerful sound of movie theaters into
4 Press ENTER. your home.
“MEMORY EQ-1” appears in the
display.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly.
The last selected sound field appears in
the display, and then you can select the
desired sound field.

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 When the headphones are not When the headphones are connected:
connected:
HP 2CH
2CH STEREO The normal sound field for headphones.
Reproduces stereo output from multi
HP SURR
channel sources such as DVD VIDEOs
The sound field for headphones with
during “DVD” function. The system
surround effect.
outputs the original sound during
functions other than “DVD” and during HP VIRTUAL*
playback of stereo sources such as The sound field for headphones with
AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and MP3 files. virtual surround effect. This sound field
2CH SURR is only effective when you play back multi
channel sources.
Reproduces stereo output with surround
effect from multi channel sources such as
DVD VIDEO during “DVD” function. * These sound fields cannot be selected when:
The system outputs the original sound  the system is in stand by or during
with surround effect during functions transfer or recording.
other than “DVD.”  the Karaoke mode is turned on.
VIRTUAL A* Notes
Creates 3 sets of virtual surround  Depending on the disc, the surround effect
speakers from the sound of the front may not be as much as expected.
speakers. This sound field is only effective  You cannot change the sound field when
when you play back multi channel transferring or recording to the USB device.
sources.  The sound output from the satellite speakers
is the same as that from the front speakers
VIRTUAL B* (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D only).
Creates 1 set of virtual surround speakers
from the sound of the front speakers
without using actual surround speakers.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front speakers is short. This
sound field is only effective when you
play back multi channel sources.

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 AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD, MP3 files:
Singing along: Karaoke The audio setting automatically
changes to “1/L” and the system
outputs the left channel audio.
If you want to hear vocal:
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the another audio channel.
system to Karaoke mode.
5 Start singing along with
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly the music and adjust the
to select “DVD” or “USB” (or press microphone volume by turning
DVD or USB on the unit). MIC LEVEL.
2 Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to To turn off the Karaoke mode
“MIN” to reduce the microphone Disconnect the microphone or press
volume. KARAOKE MODE. “KARAOKE MODE:
OFF” appears on the TV screen.
3 Connect a microphone to MIC
jack on the unit. To adjust the microphone echo level

Sound Adjustment
The Karaoke mode is turned on. Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit.
“KARAOKE MODE: ON” appears on To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO
the TV screen. LEVEL on the unit to “MIN.”
For MHC-GZR777D, “” appears in
the front panel display.

4 Start playing the music and

adjust the volume.
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR
mode, video files:
The system outputs the audio format
that you have selected.

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 Notes
 The sound input from the microphone is not Changing the key (Key Control)
output from the DVD DIGITAL OUT jack.
 Karaoke mode is automatically turned off You can change the key to suit your vocal
when: range, except when the system is in stop
 you turn off the system. mode.
 you change the function (except for the
“DVD” function or “USB” function). Press KEY CONTROL / to suit
 you connect the headphones.
your vocal range in Karaoke mode.
 you disconnect the microphone.
 If howling occurs:
You can adjust the key higher or lower in
13 steps (6  6).
 move the microphone away from the
speakers.
Notes
 change the direction of the microphone.
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able
 lower the MIC LEVEL or ECHO LEVEL. to change the key.
 press VOLUME  repeatedly (or  The key automatically returns to the original
turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit key when:
counterclockwise).
 you turn off the system.
 you change the function.
 you change the disc.
 you open the disc tray.
 you stop playback.
 the title, track or audio file changes.
 you change the folder.
 the play item is changed during PBC
playback.
 you perform Lock Search.
 you cancel Karaoke mode.
 DVD layer is changed.

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 Playing Karaoke with any Selecting the vocals (Vocal
stereo disc (“Karaoke Pon”) Select)
You can enjoy Karaoke with a stereo-
recorded disc, even if it is a non-Karaoke When playing a DVD with the “Dolby
disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals. Digital Karaoke” format in Karaoke
mode, you can turn on or off the guide
Press KARAOKE PON in Karaoke vocal recorded in the Karaoke track.
mode. When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO
CD in Karaoke mode, you can listen to
To cancel “Karaoke Pon” mode, press the vocals.
KARAOKE PON again.
You can also change the guide vocal
Notes channel. You can select different kinds
 This function may not work well when: of vocals.
 only a few instruments are playing.
 a duet is playing.
1 Press DISPLAY in Karaoke
 the vocals on the disc deviate from the mode.
center. The Control Menu appears on the TV
 playing monaural-recorded discs (the screen.

Sound Adjustment
accompaniment is also reduced).
 playing multiplex discs. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
 During “Karaoke Pon” mode, the stereo effect (VOCAL SELECT), then
is reduced.
 “Karaoke Pon” mode is automatically
press ENTER.
canceled when: The options for “VOCAL SELECT”
 you turn off the system. appear on the TV screen.
 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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 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Notes
 When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function
the desired vocal channel. works only with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke”
The output channel changes as format.
follows.  Depending on the disc, you may not be able
The default setting is underlined. to change the guide vocal channel.
 The channel returns to the default setting
When playing a DVD VIDEO when:
 OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.  you turn off the system.
 1+2: Guide vocal 1+2  you change the function.
 1: Guide vocal 1  you change the disc.
 2: Guide vocal 2  you open the disc tray.
 you press AUDIO.
When playing a VIDEO CD or  you cancel Karaoke mode.
AUDIO CD  you set “Karaoke S” mode to on.
 OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.  When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded only
 L+R: The same sound is output with one kind of guide vocal, select “1.”
from both speakers.
 STEREO: The standard stereo
sound
When playing a Super VCD
 OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.
 1:L+R: The same sound of the
audio track 1 is output from both
speakers.
 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 1
 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

4 Press ENTER.

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 Selecting the scoring mode 5 Start playing the music.
(Score Mode) 6 Press SCORE before singing a
When Karaoke mode is turned on, you
song in Karaoke mode.
can use the scoring mode. The previous highest score appears
Your score is calculated by comparing on the TV screen and the display
your voice with the music source. changes as follows according to the
level selected for “SCORE MODE.”
1 Press DISPLAY in Karaoke : When you select “BEGINNER
mode. 1” or “EXPERT 1.”
The Control Menu appears on the TV : When you select “BEGINNER
screen. 2” or “EXPERT 2.”
: When you select “DEMO.”
2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
7 After singing for more than a
(SCORE MODE), then
press ENTER. minute, press SCORE again to
The options for “SCORE MODE” view your score.
appear on the TV screen. Your score is calculated from a scale
of 0 to 99.
3

Sound Adjustment
Press  or  repeatedly to select Your score is displayed for 5 seconds,
during which time the system enters
a setting. pause mode.
The default setting is underlined. After your score, the ranking is
 BEGINNER 1: Beginner level. The displayed as follows:
score updates every 3 seconds.  The ranking is displayed as a list
 BEGINNER 2: Beginner level. with top 3 scores.
 EXPERT 1: Advance level. The  Your score and ranking for the last
score updates every 3 seconds. song flash.
 EXPERT 2: Advance level.  If you are in the top 10, your
 DEMO: Demonstration mode. The ranking is displayed. If not, “10+” is
score is displayed regardless of displayed.
singing.  If your score is “0,” your score is not
displayed in the ranking list.
4 Press ENTER.

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 Notes
 The highest score is reset when the system is
turned off.
 The “SCORE MODE” function may be
canceled when certain remote buttons are
pressed.
 In some cases, you may not be able to use the
scoring mode.

Tip
The “SCORE MODE” setting is automatically
changed to “BEGINNER 1” when the system
is turned off.

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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.
You cannot activate both the Play Timer
For Rec Timer:
and the Rec Timer at the same time. If
Tune in the desired radio station or
you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
call up the desired preset station.
Sleep Timer has priority.
The “TAPE” function is not available for
Latin American models.
2 Select the timer set mode.
Use buttons on the remote to use the Press TIMER MENU.
timer functions.
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
Sleep Timer “PLAY SET?” or “REC SET?,” then
You can fall asleep to music. This press ENTER.
function works even if the clock is not
“ON” appears and the hour indication
set.
flashes in the display.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select
the time you want.
4 Set the time to start playback or
recording.
The system turns off after the preset time.

Other Operations
Press  or  repeatedly to set the
Play Timer hour, then press ENTER.
You can wake up to DVD, FM/AM The minute indication flashes in the
reception, tape (except for Latin display. Use the procedure above to
American models) or optional USB set the minute. “OFF” appears and the
device at a preset time. hour indication flashes in the display.
Make sure you have set the clock.

Rec Timer
You can record from a preset radio
station at a specified time.
Make sure you have set the clock.

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 5 Use the same procedure as in 7 Press  to turn off the system.
step 4 to set the time to stop When you set the Rec Timer, the
playback or recording. system turns on 90 seconds before
the preset time. When you set the
6 Select the sound source when Play Timer, the system turns on 30
seconds before the preset time.
using Play Timer, or prepare the If the system is on at the preset time,
tape (except for Latin American the Play Timer and the Rec Timer will
models) or the USB device when not play. Do not operate the system
using Rec Timer. from the time the system turns on
until the playback or recording starts.
For Play Timer:
Press  or  repeatedly until the To check the setting
desired sound source appears, and
then press ENTER. The display shows 1 Press TIMER MENU.
the timer settings. “TIMER SELECT?” flashes in the
display.
For Rec Timer:
The display shows the timer settings. 2 Press ENTER.
When recording to a tape, insert a
recordable tape into the casette holder 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
with the side you want to record “PLAY SELECT?” or “REC SELECT?.”
facing up.
When recording to a USB device,
4 Press ENTER.
press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
to select “USB” (or press USB on the To change the setting
unit), then connect the USB device to Start over from step 1.
the (USB) port.

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To cancel the timer
1 Press TIMER MENU.
Changing the display
“TIMER SELECT?” flashes in the
display.
Turning off the display
2 Press ENTER.  Power Saving Mode
3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
“TIMER OFF.” The demonstration display and the clock
display can be turned off to minimize
4 Press ENTER. the amount of power consumed during
standby mode (Power Saving Mode).
Notes
 The Play Timer and Rec Timer will not be Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
activated if the system is turned on or if system is turned off.
“STANDBY” flashes in the display. Be sure
to turn off the system at least 120 seconds Demonstration1) 
before the preset time. No display (Power Saving Mode) 
 The volume is reduced to minimum during Clock2)  Demonstration  ...
Rec Timer.
1)
The display changes and the indicators flash
 The track numbers are automatically marked even when the system is turned off.
when you record more than 60 minutes.
2)
The clock display automatically turns to
Power Saving Mode after 8 seconds.
Tips
 The Play Timer setting remains as long as the Note

Other Operations
setting is not canceled manually. You cannot perform the following operations
during Power Saving Mode:
 The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after
the Rec Timer has been activated.  Setting the clock.
 Changing the AM tuning interval.

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 Changing the power Viewing information about the
illuminator disc and USB device in the front
panel display
You can change the illumination pattern (MHC-GZR777D only)
around the MASTER VOLUME on the
unit.
Press DISPLAY.
1 Select the illumination setting. Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes from      
For MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D: …
Press OPTIONS on the unit
repeatedly until “ILLUMINATION”  Disc/USB device information
appears in the display.  Clock display (for 8 seconds)
 Effect name (for 4 seconds)
For MHC-GZR777D:
Press ILLUMINATION on the unit.
Checking the elapsed playing time,
2 Press  or  to select the remaining time and titles
desired illumination pattern, Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the
then press ENTER. display changes from     … 
…

When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-

R/-RW in VR mode:
 When the menu or the title without a
chapter is played back
 Elapsed playing time of the menu
or the current title
 Disc title1)

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 When a chapter other than above Checking the total playing time and
condition is played back titles
 Elapsed playing time of the current Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when
title playback is stopped.
 Remaining time of the current title Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the
 Elapsed playing time of the current display changes from     
chapter …
 Remaining time of the current
chapter DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW in VR
 Disc title1) mode:
 Title and chapter2)  Total number of titles on the disc
 Disc title1)
When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO
CD without PBC function: AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD without PBC
 Elapsed playing time of the current playback:
track  Total number of the tracks on the disc
 Remaining time of the current track and the total playing time of the disc
 Elapsed playing time of the disc3)  Disc title1)
 Remaining time of the disc3)
 Track name1)4) VIDEO CD with PBC playback:
 Track and index5)6)  Total number of scenes on the disc
 Disc title1)
When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function: 1)
“NO TEXT” appears in the display if the
 Elapsed playing time of the current DVD VIDEO is not a DVD-TEXT disc, the

Other Operations
scene AUDIO CD is not a CD-TEXT disc or the
 Disc title1) VIDEO CD does not have text information.
 Scene number7)
2)
Title and chapter are displayed for 2 seconds
before the display returns to the elapsed
When playing MP3 files or video files playing time.
on a DATA CD/DVD or USB device:
3)
When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
 Elapsed playing time of the current turned on, the elapsed playing time and the
remaining time of the disc would be skipped.
file 4)
AUDIO CD only
 File name8)9) 5)
VIDEO CD only

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 6)
The current track number and the current
index number (for a disc without PBC) or the Viewing information about
current scene number (for a disc with PBC)
are displayed for 2 seconds before the display
the disc and USB device in the
returns to the elapsed playing time. on-screen display
7)
The current scene number is displayed for
2 seconds before the display returns to the
elapsed playing time. Press DISPLAY.
8)
When playing video files, the current folder Each time you press DISPLAY, the
number and the current file number are display (the front panel display only)
displayed for 2 seconds before the display changes from       
returns to elapsed playing time when you …
press TIME/TEXT during display of title of
the file.  No display
9)
If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will  Clock display (for 8 seconds)
display an album name or title name from
 Effect name (for 4 seconds)
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 Press TIME/TEXT.
priority when both ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver Each time you press TIME/TEXT while
2.2/2.3 tags are used for a single MP3 file. playing the disc or USB device, the
display changes from     … 
Notes …
 If you play back a disc containing JPEG The time display that you can view on the
image files only, “JPEG” appears in the
TV screen depends on the media you are
display.
playing.
 You cannot use TIME/TEXT to change the
display of disc/USB device information T: title or track
when: C: chapter
 a JPEG image file is played back. D: disc Bit rate
 playback is stopped for DATA CD/DVDs
or USB devices with MP3 files and/or
JPEG image files.
 playback is stopped for DATA CD/DVDs
or USB devices with video files. Time information
 Characters that cannot be displayed appear
as “_.”
 The elapsed playing time of MP3 files and
video files may not be displayed correctly.

Folder name Track/file name

Note
The Control Menu display will show different
items depending on the media type.

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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 or USB device:
 Elapsed playing time of the current Elapsed playing time of the current file
title and folder/file name*
 Remaining time of the current title
 Elapsed playing time of the current * If an MP3 file has the ID3 tag, the system will
chapter display an album name or title name from
 Remaining time of the current chapter the ID3 tag information. The system supports
 Elapsed playing time of the current ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. ID3 ver 2.2/2.3 tag
information display has priority when both
title and disc title
ID3 ver 1.0/1.1 and ver 2.2/2.3 tags are used
for a single MP3 file.
When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function: Notes
 Elapsed playing time of the current  Only alphabet letters, numbers and some
scene symbols can be displayed.
 Disc title  Depending on the media, the system can
only display a limited number of characters.
When playing an AUDIO CD or VIDEO
 For MP3 files with format other than ISO
CD without PBC function: 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, folder name and file
 Elapsed playing time of the current name may not be displayed.
track
 Remaining time of the current track
 Elapsed playing time of the disc
 Remaining time of the disc
 Elapsed playing time of the current

Other Operations
track and track name

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 Displaying the audio information of Checking the date information of JPEG
the disc and USB device image files
(DVD VIDEO and video files only) When “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the
When you press AUDIO repeatedly JPEG image files, you can check the date
during playback, the format of the information in the Control Menu by
current audio signal is displayed on the pressing DISPLAY during playback.
TV screen.

When playing a DVD VIDEO:

For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural
to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on Date information
a DVD VIDEO.

Example: For Dolby Digital 5.1 channel

2 Surround components
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a
digital camera image format defined by
the “Japan Electronics & Information
Technology Industries Association” (JEITA).

1 LFE (Low Frequency

Note
2 Front components +
The date information format varies depending
1 Center component Effect) component on the area.

When playing a video file:

Example: For MP3 format

Bit rate

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 MHC-GZR888D
Hooking up optional
components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
operating instructions provided with
each component.

Rear panel

MHC-GZR999D

MHC-GZR777D

Other Operations

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  VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks  DVD DIGITAL OUT jack
Connect the audio output jacks of an Connect the digital optical input jack
optional component (such as VCR or of an optional digital component
satellite tuner). (such as amplifier). You can enjoy
5.1 channel sound, if the connected
 VIDEO/SAT VIDEO IN jack amplifier equipped with Dolby Digital
Connect the video output jack of an or DTS decoder.
optional component (such as VCR or Notes
satellite tuner).  Sound is output only when the system
function is set to “DVD” or “USB.”
 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks  If you press AUDIO, SOUND FIELD
Connect the component video input or the buttons related to Karaoke
jacks of the TV or projector. If your mode, or if you connect or disconnect
TV accept progressive format signals, microphones or headphones, the sound
you must use this connection and set cuts off for a moment.
“PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT
OUT)” to “ON” (page 32). You can  SUBWOOFER OUT jack
enjoy higher quality video images. (MHC‑GZR888D/GZR777D
only)
Note
You cannot output the video signal Connect the audio input jack of an
from the VIDEO/SAT VIDEO IN optional subwoofer.
jack through the COMPONENT Note
VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit. The effect may be limited or noise may
occur depending on the connected
 VIDEO OUT jack subwoofer or the type of music being
played back.
Connect the video input jack of the
TV or projector.

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 Listening to a connected VCR or Enjoying the multi channel
satellite tuner sound with the optional
amplifier
1 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly
(or press VIDEO/SAT on the unit) 1 Connect the digital optical cord.
to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” See “Hooking up optional
components” (page 105).
2 Start playing the connected
component. 2 Connect the speakers (not
supplied) to an optional
To switch between the “VIDEO” and amplifier equipped with a
“SAT” function decoder.
Hold down VIDEO/SAT on the unit and For the speakers placement, refer to
press  on the unit while the system is the operating instructions supplied
on. The system switches the function with the connected amplifier.
from “VIDEO” to “SAT” or vice versa.
3 Start playing a multi channel
Note source, such as a DVD VIDEO.
If the sound is distorted or too loud when
“VIDEO” is selected, change the function to
“SAT.” 4 Select the desired audio format.
See “Changing the language/sound”

Other Operations
(page 43).

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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 36) and timer settings
(page 97) 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 the STANDBY indicator flashes The clock or timer setting is canceled.

Immediately unplug the power cord,  The power cord is disconnected or a
and check the following items. power failure occurred. Redo “Setting
 If your system has a voltage the clock” (page 36). If you have set
selector, is the voltage selector set the timer, redo “Using the timers”
to the correct voltage? (page 97).
 Are you using only the supplied
There is no sound.
speakers?
 Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or
 Are the + and  speaker cords
turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit
short-circuited?
clockwise).
 Is anything blocking the ventilation
holes on the rear of the system?
After the STANDBY indicator stops
flashing, reconnect the power cord,
and turn on the system. If the issue
persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.

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 The headphones are connected to the The timer does not function.
PHONES jack.  Check the timer setting and set the
 Check the speaker connections correct time (page 98).
(page 24).  Cancel the Sleep Timer function.
 There is no audio output during Rec
Timer. The remote does not function.
 The system is in pause mode, in Slow-  Remove the obstacles between the
motion Play or in Lock Search. Press remote and the unit.
 (or  on the unit) to start the  Move the remote closer to the unit.
playback.  Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.
 No sound is output when transferring  Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
music to the USB device.  Locate the unit away from the
fluorescent light.
There is no microphone sound.
 Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or There is acoustic feedback.
turn MASTER VOLUME on the  Reduce the volume.
unit clockwise) or turn MIC LEVEL  Move the microphone away from the
on the unit clockwise to adjust the speakers or change the direction of the
microphone volume. microphone.
 Make sure the microphone is
connected to MIC jack correctly. The color irregularity on the TV
 Make sure the microphone is turned screen persists.
on.  Turn off the TV set once, then turn it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color
There is severe hum or noise. irregularity still persists, place the
 A TV or VCR is placed too close to the speakers farther away from the TV set.
unit. Move the unit away from the TV

Additional Information
or VCR.
 Move the unit away from the source of
noise.
 Connect the unit to a different wall
outlet.
 Install a noise filter (commercially
available) to the power cord.

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 The sound from the component  Check that the subwoofer is connected
connected to the VIDEO/SAT AUDIO securely and correctly.
IN L/R jacks is distorted.  For MHC-GZR999D, check that the
 If “VIDEO” appears in the display SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit is
when you press VIDEO/SAT on the lit.
unit, switch the display to “SAT” (see
“To switch between the “VIDEO” and There is no sound from the satellite
“SAT” function” (page 107)). speaker (MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D
only).
“THEATRE SYNC” function does not  Check that the satellite speakers are
work. connected securely and correctly.
 If distance between the TV and this
unit is too far, this function may not Disc Player
work. Install the unit near the TV.
The disc does not eject and “LOCKED”
Speakers appears in the display.
 Consult your nearest Sony dealer or
Sound comes from one channel or local authorized Sony service facility.
unbalanced left and right volume.
 Place the speakers as symmetrically as The disc tray does not close.
possible.  Load the disc correctly.
 Check that the speakers are connected  Always close the disc tray by pressing
securely and correctly. OPEN/CLOSE  on the unit. Do not
 The source being played back is forcibly push the disc tray to close it as
monaural. this may cause a malfunction.

Sound lacks bass.

 Check that the speaker’s + and 
terminals are connected correctly.

There is no sound from the

subwoofer.
 Make sure that “SUBWOOFER” setting
is set to “YES.”
 Set the subwoofer level to the
appropriate level.

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The system does not eject the disc. Playback does not start from the first
 You cannot eject the disc when track.
performing CD Synchro Recording or  Shuffle Play mode, Program Play mode
USB TRANSFER. Press  to cancel the or Repeat Play mode is selected.
operation, then press OPEN/CLOSE   Resume playback has been selected.
on the unit to eject the disc. Press  twice. Then, press  (or 
 Consult your nearest Sony dealer. on the unit) to start playback.
 The title of DVD VIDEO or PBC
Playback does not start. menu automatically appears on the TV
 Check whether a disc is loaded. screen.
 Wipe the disc clean (page 125).
 Reload the disc. Playback starts automatically.
 Load the disc that this system can play  The DVD VIDEO features an auto
back (page 7, 39). playback function.
 Load the disc on the disc tray with the Playback stops automatically.
label side facing up.
 Some discs may contain an auto pause
 Remove the disc and wipe away the signal. While playing such a disc, the
moisture on the disc, then leave the playback stops at auto pause signal.
system turned on for a few hours until
the moisture evaporates. You cannot perform some functions
 Press  (or  on the unit) to start such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow-
playback. motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play
 The region code on the DVD VIDEO or Program Play.
does not match the system.  Depending on the disc, you may not
be able to do some of the operations
The sound skips. above. Refer to the operating

Additional Information
 Wipe the disc clean (page 125). instructions supplied with the disc.
 Reload the disc.
 Move the unit to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable
stand).
 Move the speakers away from the
unit, or place them on separate stands.
When you listen to a track or file
with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound
to skip.

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

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 The JPEG image file has the extension  Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
“.jpg” or “.jpeg”, but is not in JPEG output signal may not be the entire 5.1
format. channel. It may be monaural or stereo,
 The DivX video file has the extension even if the sound track is recorded in
“.avi” or “.divx”, but is not in DivX Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
format.
The sound loses stereo effect when
 The DivX video file does not conform
you play back a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO
to a DivX Certified profile.
CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 file or video file.
 The MPEG4 video file has the
 Unplug the microphone or press
extension “.mp4” or “.m4v”, but is not
KARAOKE MODE repeatedly until
in MP4 format.
“KARAOKE MODE: OFF” appears in
The disc title, CD-TEXT and DVD-TEXT the display.
characters do not appear properly.  Make sure the system is connected
 The disc is recorded in format other properly.
than ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet  Check the speaker connection
(expansion). (page 24).
 The character code that can be
displayed by this system are as follows: USB device
 Upper cases (A to Z)
You cannot start transferring or
 Numbers (0 to 9) recording to a USB device.
 Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _)  The following problems may have
Other characters appear as “_.” occurred.
The surround effect is difficult to hear  The USB device is full.
when you are playing a Dolby Digital  The number of files and folders on
or MPEG audio sound track. the USB device has reached the

Additional Information
 Make sure the sound field is set upper limit.
properly (page 89).  The USB device is write-protected.
 Check the speaker connection
(page 24).

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 Transferring or recording is stopped Transferring or recording results in
before it is finished. an error.
 You are using an unsupported USB  You are using an unsupported USB
device. See “Compatible devices device. See “Compatible devices
with this system” (page 132) for the with this system” (page 132) for the
supported device types. supported device types.
 The USB device is not formatted  Turn off the system and remove the
correctly. Refer to the operating USB device. If the USB device has a
instructions supplied with the USB power switch, turn the USB device
device for how to format. off and then on again after removing
 Turn off the system and remove the it from the system. Then perform
USB device. If the USB device has a transferring or recording again.
power switch, turn the USB device  The USB device was disconnected
off and then on again after removing or the power was turned off during
it from the system. Then perform the transfer or recording process.
transferring or recording again. Delete the partially-transferred file or
 If the transfer, recording and erase partially-recorded file, and perform
operations are repeated multiple times, transferring or recording again. If this
the file structure within the USB device does not fix the problem, the USB
becomes fragmented. Refer to the device may be broken. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with operating instructions supplied with
the USB device for how to deal with the USB device for how to deal with
this problem. If the problem persists, this problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer. contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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MP3 files or folders on the USB “OVER CURRENT” appears.
device cannot be erased.  A problem has been detected with the
 Check if the USB device is level of electrical current from the
writeprotected. (USB) port. Turn off the system and
 The USB device was disconnected remove the USB device from the
or the power was turned off during (USB) port. Make sure there is no
the erase operation. Delete the problem with the USB device. If this
partially-erased file. If this does not display pattern persists, contact your
fix the problem, the USB device may nearest Sony dealer.
be broken. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the USB There is no sound.
device for how to deal with this  The USB device is not connected
problem. If the problem persists, correctly. Turn off the system and
contact your nearest Sony dealer. reconnect the USB device, then turn
on the system and check if “USB
Are you using a supported USB MEMORY” lights up.
device?
 If you connect an unsupported USB There is noise, skipping, or distorted
device, the following problems may sound.
occur. See “Compatible devices  Turn off the system, then reconnect the
with this system” (page 132) for the USB device.
supported device types.  The music data itself contains noise,
 The USB device is not recognized. or the sound is distorted. Noise may
 File or folder names are not have entered during the transfer or
displayed on this system. recording process. Delete the file, and
try transferring or recording again.
 Playback is not possible.
 The bit rate used when encoding audio
 The sound skips.

Additional Information
files was low. Send audio files with
 There is noise. higher bit rate to the USB device.
 A distorted sound is output.
 Transferring or recording stops The USB device cannot be connected
before it is finished. into the (USB) port.
 The USB device is being connected
backwards. Connect the USB device in
the correct orientation.

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 “READING” is displayed for an The USB device is not recognized.
extended time, or it takes a long time  Turn off the system and reconnect the
before playback starts. USB device, then turn on the system.
 The reading process can take a long  See “Compatible devices with this
time in the following cases. system” (page 132) for the supported
 There are many folders or files on the device types.
USB device.  The USB device does not work
 The file structure is extremely properly. Refer to the operating
complex. instructions supplied with the USB
 The memory capacity is excessive. device for how to deal with this
 The file size is extremely large. problem. If the problem persists,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
 The internal memory is fragmented.
Thus, we recommend following these “Data error” appears on the display
guidelines. when playing a USB device.
 Total folders on USB device: 200 or  The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want
less to play is broken.
 Total files per folder: 150 or less  The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF.
Erroneous display
 The JPEG image file has the extension
 Send the music data to the USB device “.jpg” or “.jpeg”, but is not in JPEG
again, as the data stored in the USB format.
device may have been corrupted.
 The character code that can be Play does not start.
displayed by this system are as follows:  Turn off the system and reconnect the
 Upper cases (A to Z) USB device, then turn on the system.
 Numbers (0 to 9)  See “Compatible devices with this
 Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _) system” (page 132) for the supported
Other characters appear as “_.” device types.
 Press  (or  on the unit) to start
playback.

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Play does not start from the first file.  The MP3 file is not stored in MP3
 Set the play mode to Normal Play (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) format.
mode.  The WMA file stored in WMA DRM/
WMA Lossless/WMA PRO cannot be
Files cannot be played back. played back.
 The MP3 file does not have the  The AAC file stored in copyright-
extension “.mp3”. protected AAC or AAC Lossless format
 The WMA file does not have the cannot be played back.
extension “.wma”.  AAC files encoded at a sampling
 The AAC file does not have the frequency of 96 kHz cannot be played
extension “.m4a”. back.
 The MP4 file does not have the  If you use a partitioned USB device,
extension “.mp4”. only audio files on the first partition
 The audio file is not stored in MP3/ can be played.
WMA/AAC format.  The system can play back to a depth of
 The video file is not stored in MP4/ 8 folders only.
DivX format.  The number of folders has exceeded
 The JPEG image file does not have the 200.
extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg”.  The number of files has exceeded 150.
 The JPEG image file is larger than  Files that are encrypted or protected by
3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) pixels in passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000
pixels in Progressive JPEG mode which * This system supports FAT12, FAT16 and
is mainly used on the Internet website. FAT32, but some USB devices may not
support all of these FAT. For details, see the
 Check the “MEDIA” setting (page 138). operating instructions of each USB device or
 USB device formatted with file systems contact the manufacturer.

Additional Information
other than FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32 are
unsupported.*

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 Picture  Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (525p/625p)
There is no picture. signals, the image may be affected
 The “VIDEO/SAT” function is when you set to progressive format. In
selected, but there is no input signal. this case, set to interlace format (the
 Check that the system is connected default setting) (page 32).
securely.
Picture noise appears.
 The video cord is damaged. Replace it
with a new one.  Wipe the disc clean (page 125).
 Make sure you connect the unit to the  If video signal from your system has to
video input jack of your TV (page 106). go through your VCR to your TV, the
copy-protection applied to some DVD
 Make sure you turn on the TV and
VIDEO programs could affect the
operate the TV correctly.
picture quality.
 Make sure you select the video input
 When you play back a VIDEO CD
on the TV so that you can view the
recorded in a different color system
pictures from the system.
from the one you set to the system, the
 Make sure you set the color system picture image may be distorted (except
correctly, according to your TV’s color for Latin American models) (page 64).
system (except for Latin American
 When you connect your TV to the
models).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
 Set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT and play back video-based software
OUT)” to “OFF” if you connect your in progressive signal format, some
TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO sections of the image may appear
OUT jacks and your TV cannot accept unnatural due to the conversion
progressive signal. process.
 You have set to progressive format  Set the color system to match your TV
but your TV cannot accept the signal (except for Latin American models)
in progressive format. In this case, (page 31).
connect the VIDEO OUT jack to the
TV and set to the Interlace format
(page 32).

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The aspect ratio of the TV screen The angles cannot be changed.
cannot be changed even though  Multi-angles are not recorded on the
you can set “TV TYPE” under “VIDEO DVD VIDEO being played back.
SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you  The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
play back a wide picture. the angles.
 The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD
VIDEO. Tuner
 Depending on the TV, you may not
change the aspect ratio. The radio presetting is canceled.
 The power cord is disconnected or a
Messages do not appear on the TV power failure occurred for longer than
screen in your desired language. a day. Redo “Presetting a radio station”
 Select the language for the on-screen (page 68).
display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE
SETUP” in the Setup Menu (page 37, There is severe hum or noise.
62). (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the
display.)
The language for the sound track  Set the proper band and frequency
cannot be changed. (page 67).
 Multilingual tracks are not recorded on  Connect the antenna properly
the DVD VIDEO being played back. (page 24).
 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing  Find a place and an orientation that
the language for the sound track. provide good reception, then set up
the antenna again. If you cannot obtain
The subtitles language cannot be
good reception, we recommend that
changed.
you connect a commercially available
 Multilingual subtitles are not recorded external antenna.

Additional Information
on the DVD VIDEO being played
 The supplied FM lead antenna receives
back.
signals along its entire length, so make
 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing sure you extend it fully.
the subtitles.

The subtitles cannot be turned off.

 The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off
subtitles.

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  Locate the antennas as far away from Optional components
the speaker cords and the power cord
as possible, to avoid picking up noise. There is no sound.
 Try turning off the surrounding  Refer to General item “There is no
electrical equipment. sound.” (page 108) and check the
condition of the system.
A stereo FM program cannot be  Connect the component properly
received in stereo. (page 105) while checking:
 Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly  if the cords are connected properly.
until “MONO” disappears from the  if the cord plugs are firmly inserted
display. all the way.
 Turn on the connected component.
Tape deck (except for Latin American  Refer to the operating instructions
models) supplied with the connected
The tape does not record or component and start playback.
playback, or there is a decrease in
sound level. To change the AM tuning interval
 The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning (Except for Saudi Arabian models)
the tape heads” (page 128)). The AM tuning interval is factory-preset
to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
the sound drops out.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
 The capstans or pinch rollers are
select “AM.”
dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads”
(page 128)). 2 Press / to turn off the system.
The tape does not record. 3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “Sony
 No tape is loaded. Load a tape. DEMO” appears in the display.
 The tab has been removed from
the tape. Cover the broken tab with 4 Press / while holding down
adhesive tape (page 128). TUNING +.
 The tape has reeled to the end. “AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP”
appears in the display.
When you change the interval, all the
AM preset stations are erased.

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If the system still does not operate 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select
properly after performing the (SETUP), then press ENTER.
above measures or other troubles 3 Press  or  repeatedly to select
not described above occur, reset the “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER.
system as follows: The Setup Menu appears.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the
system to its factory default settings. 4 Press  or  repeatedly to select
“SYSTEM SETUP,” then press ENTER.
1 Unplug the power cord.
5 Press  or  repeatedly to select
2 Plug the power cord back in. “RESET,” then press ENTER.
3 Press  to turn on the system. 6 Press  or  repeatedly to select
“YES,” then press ENTER.
4 While holding down , press DISC 3
It takes a few seconds to complete.
and press  at the same time.
Do not press  when resetting the
“COLD RESET” appears in the display. system.
The system is reset to the factory
settings except for the “SETUP” * Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings
settings. You should set the settings
you made, such as the preset stations,
clock and timer.

To return the “SETUP” settings to the

default settings*, perform reset as
follows:
1 Press

Additional Information
DISPLAY when playback is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears on the TV
screen.

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 When displaying the version number
Self-diagnosis Function on the TV screen
When you turn on the system, the
(When letters/numbers appear in the version number [VER.X.XX] (X is a
display) number) may appear on the TV screen.
When the self-diagnosis function Although this is not a malfunction and
is activated to prevent the system for Sony service use only, normal system
from malfunctioning, a 5-character operation will not be possible. Turn off
service number (e.g. C 13 50) with a the system, and then turn on the system
combination of a letter and 4 digits again to operate.
appears on the TV screen or the front
panel display. In this case, check the
following table.
First 3 Cause and corrective
characters of action
the service
number
C 13 This disc is dirty.
 Clean the disc with a
soft cloth (page 125).
C 31 The disc is not inserted
correctly.
 Restart the system,
then re-insert the
disc correctly.
E XX To prevent a
(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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  The DivX video file does not conform
Messages to DivX Certified profiles.
 The DivX video file has the extension
For MHC-GZR777D, one of the “.avi” or “.divx”, but is not in DivX
following messages may appear or format.
flash in the front panel display during  The MPEG4 video file has the
operation. extension “.mp4” or “.m4v”, but is not
For MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D, in MP4 format.
messages similar to the following, or
more detailed information, may appear DEVICE ERROR
on the TV screen during operation. The USB device could not be recognized
or an unknown device is connected.
CANNOT PLAY
 A disc that cannot be played back was DEVICE FULL!
inserted. The USB device is full.
 A DVD VIDEO with unsupported
region code was inserted. DVD NO DISC
There is no disc on the disc tray.
DATA ERROR
You tried to play a file on the USB device ERASE ERROR
that is not playable. Erase of audio files or folders on the USB
device failed.
DATA ERROR (for DATA CD/DVDs)
FATAL ERROR
 The MP3 file, JPEG image file, DivX The USB device has been disconnected
video file and MPEG4 video file you while transferring to the USB device.
want to play back is damaged.
 The MP3 file does not conform to FOLDER FULL!
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.

Additional Information
The number of folders on the USB device
 The JPEG image file does not conform has reached the maximum.
to DCF format.
HUB NOT SUPPORTED
 The MP3 file has the extension “.mp3”,
You have connected a USB hub to this
but is not in MP3 format.
system.
 The JPEG image file has the extension
“.jpg” or “.jpeg”, but is not in JPEG
format.

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 INVALID NOT SUPPORTED
You have pressed an invalid button. An unsupported USB device is
connected.
JPEG
A JPEG image file is being played back. OFF TIME NG!
The on time and off time of Play Timer or
NO AUDIO Rec Timer is the same.
There is no audio file in the selected
folder. OVER CURRENT
An over current from the (USB) port
NO DATA was detected.
There is no file or folder to play back.
PASSWORD
NO DEVICE “PARENTAL CONTROL” is set.
No USB device is connected.
PLEASE WAIT
NO TAB (except for Latin American  The system is doing initialization
models) process.
You cannot record the tape because the
 The system is readying for usage of a
tab has been removed from the tape.
USB device.
NO TAPE (except for Latin American
PROTECTED!
models)
The USB device is write-protected.
There is no recordable tape in the tape
deck. PUSH STOP
You have pressed the buttons whose
NOT IN USE
operation is only possible when playback
 You have pressed a button whose is stopped.
operation is not allowed or invalid at
that time.
 You tried to play a disc that is not
playable for recording onto a tape
(except for Latin American models).

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READING
 The system is reading information
of the disc. Some buttons are not
Precautions
available. Notes on discs
 The system is recognizing the USB  Before playing, wipe the disc with a
device. cleaning cloth from the center out to
the edge.
REC ERROR
Transferring did not start, stopped  Do not clean discs with solvents, such
partway, or otherwise could not be as benzine, thinner, or commercially
performed. available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
TRACK FULL!  Do not expose discs to direct sunlight
The number of audio files on the USB or heat sources such as hot air ducts,
device has reached the maximum. nor leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight.

Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can

play back on this system
Your system has a region code printed
on the back of the unit and will only
play back DVD VIDEOs labeled with
identical region code.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be
played back on this system.
If you try to play back any other region
code DVD VIDEO, the message
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.”

Additional Information
will appear on the TV screen. Depending
on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.

Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product
which mates DVD recorded material on
one side with digital audio material on
the other side. However, since the audio
material side does not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback
on this product is not guaranteed.

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

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Note on copyright-protected content On placement
The transferred music is limited to  Do not place the system in an inclined
private use only. Use of the music beyond position or in locations that are
this limit requires permission of the extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
copyright holders. humid or lacking adequate ventilation,
or subject to vibration, direct sunlight
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaner or a bright light.
Do not use a commercially available
 Be careful when placing the unit
cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or
or speakers on surfaces that have
spray type). These may cause apparatus to
been specially treated (for example,
malfunction.
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or
On operating voltage discoloration of the surface may result.
Before operating the system, check  If the system is brought directly
that the operating voltage of the unit is from a cold to a warm location or is
identical with the voltage of your local placed in a very damp room, moisture
power supply. may condense on the lens inside the
DVD player, and cause the system to
On safety malfunction. In this situation, remove
 Completely disconnect the power the disc, and leave the system turned
cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet on for about an hour until the moisture
(mains) if it is not going to be used evaporates.
for an extended period of time. When
unplugging the unit, always grip the On heat buildup
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  Heat buildup on the unit during
 Should any solid object or liquid get operation is normal and is not cause
into the system, unplug the system, and for alarm.
have it checked by qualified personnel  Do not touch the cabinet if it has been

Additional Information
before operating it again. used continuously at a high volume
because the cabinet may have become
hot.
 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

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 In case color irregularity is observed To prevent a tape from being
on a nearby TV screen accidentally recorded over (except
With the magnetically shielded type of for Latin American models)
speakers, the speakers can be installed Break off the cassette’s overwrite
near a TV set. However, color irregularity protection tab from side A or B as
may still be observed on the TV screen illustrated.
depending on the type of your TV set. In
this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to Break off
30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there the cassette
is no improvement, move the speakers far tab
away from the TV.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: If you leave a still video
To later reuse the tape for recording,
image or on-screen display image
cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time via this About a tape longer than 90 minutes
system, you risk permanent damage (except for Latin American models)
to your TV screen. Projection TVs The use of the tape with more than 90
are especially susceptible to this. minutes of play time is not recommended
except for long, continuous recording or
Cleaning the cabinet playback.
Clean this system with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent Cleaning the tape heads (except for
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive Latin American models)
pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette
thinner, benzine, or alcohol. (available separately) after every 10 hours
of use, before you start an important
recording, or after playing an old tape.
Failure to clean the tape heads can cause
degraded sound quality or an inability
of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.

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 MHC-GZR777D
Specifications Power output (rated):
105 W + 105 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%
THD)
Main unit RMS output power (reference):
210 W+ 210 W (per channel at 6 Ω,
1 kHz)
Amplifier section
The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz Inputs
(Mexican model) VIDEO/SAT VIDEO IN (phono jack):
The following measured at AC 127 V, 220 V, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
240 V, 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model) VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R (phono jacks):
The following measured at AC 120 V, 220 V, voltage 250/450 mV, impedance
240 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models) 47 kΩ
MIC (phone jack):
MHC-GZR999D sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kΩ
Power output (rated):
135 W + 135 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% Outputs
THD, at LINK MODE) VIDEO OUT (phono jack):
RMS output power (reference) max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced,
Front speaker: Sync negative, load impedance 75 Ω
210 W + 210 W (per channel at 8 Ω, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
1 kHz) Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Satellite speaker: Pb: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
90 W + 90 W (per channel at 24 Ω, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
1 kHz) DVD DIGITAL OUT (Square optical
Subwoofer: connector jack, rear panel):
240 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz) Wavelength 650 nm
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
MHC-GZR888D accepts headphones of 8 Ω or more
Power output (rated): SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GZR888D/

Additional Information
125 W + 125 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% GZR777D only):
THD, at LINK MODE) Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kΩ
RMS output power (reference) FRONT SPEAKERS
Front speaker: MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D:
210 W + 210 W (per channel at 8 Ω, Use only the supplied speaker
1 kHz) SS‑GZR999D.
Satellite speaker: MHC-GZR777D:
90 W + 90 W (per channel at 24 Ω, Use only the supplied speaker
1 kHz) SS‑GZR777D.

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 SATELLITE SPEAKERS (MHC-GZR999D/ Antenna:
GZR888D only): FM lead antenna
Use only the supplied speaker Antenna terminals:
SS‑RSZ999D. 75 Ω unbalanced
SUBWOOFER (MHC-GZR999D only): Intermediate frequency:
Use only the supplied subwoofer 10.7 MHz
SS‑WGR999D. AM tuner section
(USB) port: Type A Tuning range
Maximum current: Saudi Arabian model:
500 mA 531 kHz  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Latin American models:
530 kHz  1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Disc player section 531 kHz  1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
System: Australian model:
Compact disc and digital audio and 531 kHz  1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
video system 530 kHz  1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Laser Diode Properties Other models:
Emission Duration: Continuous 531 kHz  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW 530 kHz  1,610 kHz (10 kHz step)
* This output is the value measurement Antenna:
at a distance of 200mm from the
AM loop antenna
objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture. Antenna terminals:
Frequency response External antenna terminal
DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz  22 kHz Intermediate frequency:
(±1 dB) 450 kHz
CD: 2 Hz  20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Video color system format Speaker
Latin American models: NTSC
Other models: NTSC and PAL Front speaker (SS-GZR999D) for
MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D
Tape deck section (except for Latin Front speaker (SS-GZR777D) for
American models) MHC-GZR777D
Recording system: Speaker system:
4‑track 2‑channel, stereo 3-way, Bass reflex, Magnetically
shielded
Speaker unit
Tuner section Woofer: 180 mm, cone type
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner Tweeter: 50 mm, horn type
FM tuner section Super Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type
Tuning range: Rated impedance:
87.5 MHz  108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) 8 Ω (SS-GZR999D),
6 Ω (SS-GZR777D)

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Dimensions (W/H/D): Power consumption
Approx. 255 mm × 350 mm × MHC-GZR999D: 215 W
255 mm MHC-GZR888D: 170 W
Mass: MHC-GZR777D: 160 W
Approx. 5.2 kg Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 280 mm × 325 mm ×
Satellite speaker (SS-RSZ999D) for 430 mm
MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D Mass (excl. speakers)
Speaker system: MHC-GZR999D: Approx. 12.8 kg
Full range, Bass reflex (Latin American models), approx.
Speaker unit 13.2 kg (other models)
Full range: 80 mm, cone type MHC-GZR888D: Approx. 12.8 kg
Rated impedance: 24 Ω MHC-GZR777D: Approx. 11.6 kg
Dimensions (W/H/D): Supplied accessories:
Approx. 174 mm × 96 mm × 113 mm Remote Commander (1)
Mass: AM loop antenna (1)
Approx. 570 g FM lead antenna (1)
Video cord (1) (MHC-GZR777D
Subwoofer (SS-WGR999D) for MHC- only)
GZR999D Speaker pads (MHC-GZR999D
Speaker system: (20), MHC-GZR888D (16), MHC-
Subwoofer system, Bass reflex GZR777D (8))
Speaker unit Speaker cords (2) (MHC-GZR999D/
Subwoofer: 200 mm, cone type GZR888D only)
Rated impedance: 6 Ω Microphone (1) (Philippine model
Dimensions (W/H/D): only)
Approx. 275 mm × 325 mm × R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
320 mm
Mass: Supported file format
Approx. 6.7 kg
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3)

Additional Information
General File extension: .mp3
Power requirements Bitrate: 32 kbps  320 kbps, VBR
Argentine and Thai models: Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz
AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz DRM: Not compatible
Saudi Arabian model:
AC 120 V  127 V, 220 V, 230 V WMA
 240 V, 50/60 Hz, adjustable with File extension: .wma
voltage selector Bitrate: 48 kbps  192 kbps
Mexican model: Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
AC 127 V, 60 Hz DRM: Not compatible
Other models:
AC 120 V, 220 V, 230 V  240 V,
50/60 Hz, adjustable with voltage
selector

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 AAC
File extension: .m4a
Bitrate: 48 kbps  320 kbps Compatible devices
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
DRM: Not compatible
with this system
DivX You can use the following devices on this
File extension: .avi/.divx system.
Video codec: DivX video
Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX) Verified Sony USB devices
Frame rate: 30 fps
Resolution: 720 × 576 pixels Product name Model name
Audio codec: MP3
Walkman ® NWD-B103 / B105 /
B103F / B105F
MPEG4
File format: MP4 File Format NWD-E023F / E025F
File extension: .mp4/.m4v
Video codec: NWZ-A815 / A816 /
MPEG4 Simple Profile A816B / A818
(AVC is not compatible.) NWZ-A726 / A726B /
Bitrate: 4 Mbps A728 / A728B / A729 /
Frame rate: 30 fps
A826 / A828 / A829
Resolution: 720 × 576 pixels
Audio codec: NWZ-B133 / B135 /
AAC-LC B133F / B135F
(HE-AAC is not compatible.) NWZ-E435F / E436F /
DRM: Not compatible
E438F
Design and specifications are subject to NWZ-S515 / S516 /
change without notice. S615F / S616F /
S618F / S715F /
S716F / S718F
 Standby power consumption: 0.5 W NWZ-S636F / S638F /
 Halogenated flame retardants are not used S639F / S736F /
in the certain printed wiring boards. S738F / S739F
IC Recorder ICD-UX71 / UX81 /
UX91
ICD-SX700 / SX800 /
SX900
MICROVAULT USM512JX / 1GJX /
2GJX / 4GJX
USM512JX / 1GJX /
2GJX / 4GJX
USM1GL / 2GL /
4GL / 8GL / 16GL
USM1GLX / 2GLX /
4GLX / 8GLX / 16GLX

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Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone Notes on using the Sony Ericsson
mobile phone
Product name Model name  Connect to this system with the power of the
Walkman
phone
® W302 / W350i /
W380i / W580i /
mobile phone on.
 When connecting to this system, set the data
W595 / W660i / transfer mode of your mobile phone to File
Transfer (Mass Storage). For details, refer
W710i / W760i / to the operation manual supplied with the
W850i / W880i / mobile phone.
W890i / W902 /  Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile
W910i / W960i / phone when connecting to this system.
W980  While the mobile phone is connected to this
system, do not insert or remove the memory
card.
Notes
 Some files supported by the mobile phone are
 When formatting the USB device, be sure not supported by this system.
to format using the device itself or the
 In the case that the song which is registered
dedicated formatting software for that device.
as the playlist in the mobile phone is erased
Otherwise, you may be unable to transfer
by this system, the playlist registration is not
music to the USB device properly on this
deleted.
system.
 The Play Timer and Rec Timer in this system
 Do not use USB devices other than these
are not supported.
USB devices. Operation of models not listed
here is not guaranteed.
 Operation may not always be ensured even
Notes on Walkman ®
when using these USB devices.
 Some files supported by the Walkman are
not supported by this system.
®
 Some of these USB devices may not be
available for purchase in certain areas.
 When transferring music to a Walkman
using “Media Manager for WALKMAN,” be
®
sure to transfer in MP3 format.
®

Additional Information
 When connecting a Walkman to the
system, be sure to connect after the display
“Creating Library” or “Creating Database” on
®
the Walkman has disappeared.

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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*  Control Menu display off 
Control Menu display 1  …
* Control Menu display 2 appears when available.

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] (page 46)/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 46)
Selects the title, scene or track to be played back.

[CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page 46)
Selects the chapter or index to be played back.

[TRACK]1) (page 46)
Selects the track or audio file to be played back.

[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 45)

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

[TIME]1) (page 47)
Checks the elapsed playing time and the remaining time.
You can play from a desired point by inputting the time code (DVD
VIDEO/DVD-VR only).

Additional Information
[PROGRAM] (page 53)
Plays back the tracks in the order you want.

[SHUFFLE]1) (page 55, 85)

Plays back the tracks or audio files in random order.

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 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[REPEAT]1) (page 56, 86)
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 58)

You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.

[SETUP]1) (page 36, 61)

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

[FOLDER]1) (page 57, 76)

Selects the folder to be played back.

[FILE]1) (page 57)
Selects the JPEG image file or video file to be played back.

[DATE]1) (page 104)

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

[INTERVAL]1) (page 52, 84)

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]1) (page 52, 85)
Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a
slide show.

[MEDIA]1) (page 47, 51, 53, 81)

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

[USB TRANSFER] (page 76)

Transfers music on an AUDIO CD or DATA CD/DVD to a USB
device.

[KARAOKE MODE]1) (page 91)

Sets Karaoke mode to on or off.

[VOCAL SELECT]2) (page 93)

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)2) (page 95)
Calculates your vocal score by comparing your voice with the music
source.

1)
These functions are the same when using a USB device. However, some menu items
may not be available.
2)
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 “MEDIA” setting

a disc or USB
device VIDEO MUSIC/ MUSIC PHOTO
PHOTO
Disc USB Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB
device device device
Video files only Video files Video files Video files Video files Video files
JPEG image files JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image
only files files files files files
Audio files only MP3 files Audio files MP3 files Audio files* Audio files*
Video files and Video files Video files JPEG image Video files JPEG image
JPEG image files files files
Video files and Video files Video files MP3 files Audio files* Audio files*
audio files
Audio files and MP3 files Audio files MP3 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 Video files Video files MP3 files Audio files* JPEG image
files, and JPEG and JPEG files
image files image files
with slide
show
* When using a disc, you can play MP3 files only.

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Language code list
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.

Additional Information

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 Parental Control area code list

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 “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
Glossary (DVD VIDEO only)
The Dolby Digital format, which
Auto Pause reproduces surround sound using
An automatic pause according to the 5 channels, can also contain the
signal encoded on the disc while playing “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player which is specialized for Karaoke. In
does not resume playback for a long time, the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format
perform resume playback manually. discs, guide melody and guide vocal
tracks are recorded in addition to the
accompaniment. You can select guide
Chapter vocal when Karaoke mode is turned on.
Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO.
A title is composed of several chapters.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology
DivX® developed by DTS, Inc. This technology
Digital video technology created by conforms to 2-channel surround. The
DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX surround channel is stereo and there
technology are among the highest quality is discrete subwoofer channel in this
with a relatively small file size. format. DTS provides the same 2 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Dolby Digital The good channel separation is realized
This movie theater sound format is because the all channel data is recorded
more advanced than Dolby Surround discrete and processed in digital.
Pro Logic. In this format, the surround
speakers output stereo sound with
an expanded frequency range and a

Additional Information
subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is
also called “5.1” because the subwoofer
channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since
it functions only when a deep bass effect
is needed). All six channels in this format
are recorded separately for superior
channel separation. Furthermore, since
all the signals are processed digitally, less
signal degradation occurs.

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 DVD VIDEO DVD+RW
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable
moving pictures even though its diameter and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a
is the same as an AUDIO CD. The data recording format that is comparable to
capacity of a single-layer and single- the DVD VIDEO format.
sided DVD VIDEO, at 4.7 GB (Giga
Byte), is 7 times that of an AUDIO CD. File
Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual- Audio file (MP3/WMA/AAC), JPEG
layer and single-sided DVD VIDEO is image file, DivX video file or MPEG4
8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided video file recorded on a DATA CD,
DVD VIDEO 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer DATA DVD or USB device. (“File” is an
and double-sided DVD VIDEO 17 GB. exclusive definition for this system.)
The picture data uses the MPEG 2
format, one of the worldwide standards Film based software, Video based
for digital compression technology. The
picture data is compressed to about 1/40
software
of its original size. The DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEOs can be classified as Film
also uses variable rate coding technology based or Video based software. Film
that changes the data to be allocated based DVD VIDEOs contain the same
according to the status of the picture. images (24 frames per second) that are
The audio data is recorded in Dolby shown at movie theaters. Video based
Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to DVD VIDEOs, such as television dramas
enjoy more realistic audio presence. or sitcoms, displays images at 30 frames
Furthermore, various advanced functions (or 60 fields) per second.
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided Folder
with the DVD VIDEO. Section of a music or picture piece on a
DATA CD, DATA DVD or USB device
DVD-RW containing MP3 files, JPEG image files,
A DVD-RW is a recordable and DivX video files or MPEG4 video files.
rewritable disc that is the same size as
a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two
different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVD-RWs created in Video
mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to
be programmed or edited.

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Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) Parental Control
The Interlace format is the NTSC A function of the DVD VIDEO to limit
standard method for displaying TV playback of the disc by the age of the
images at 30 frames per second. Each users according to the limitation level in
frame is scanned twice-alternately each country. The limitation varies from
between the even numbered scanning disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
lines and then odd numbered scanning is completely prohibited, violent scenes
lines, at 60 times per second. are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
Menu Playback
Playback using the menu screens Playback Control (PBC)
recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version
functions. You can enjoy simple 2.0) to control playback. By using menu
interactive software using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with
playback function. PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs
Multi-angle function with search functions, and so on.
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video
camera, for a scene are recorded on some Progressive format (sequential
DVD VIDEOs. scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format,
Multilingual function the progressive format can reproduce
Several languages for the sound or 50 frames  60 frames per second by
subtitles in a picture are recorded on reproducing all scanning lines (525
some DVD VIDEOs. lines for the NTSC system, 625 lines
for PAL system). The overall picture
Multi Session quality increases and still images, text

Additional Information
This is a recording method that enables and horizontal lines appear sharper. This
adding of data using the Track-At-Once format is compatible with the 525 or 625
method. Conventional CDs begin at a progressive format.
CD control area called the Lead-in and
end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi
Session disc is a disc having multiple
sessions, with each segment from Lead-in
to Lead-out regarded as a single session.

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 Region Code VIDEO CD
This system is used to protect copyrights. A compact disc that contains moving
A region code is allocated on each DVD pictures.
system or DVD VIDEO according to The picture data uses the MPEG 1
the sales region. Each region code is format, one of the worldwide standards
shown on the unit as well as on the disc for digital compression technology. The
packaging. The system can play back picture data is compressed to about 1/140
the discs that match its region code. The of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm
system can also play back discs with the VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
“ ” mark. Even when the region code of moving pictures.
is not shown on the DVD VIDEO, the VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio
region limit may still be activated. data.
Sounds outside the range of human
Scene hearing are compressed while the
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, sounds we can hear are not compressed.
the menu screens, moving pictures and VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio
still pictures are divided into sections information of conventional AUDIO
called “scenes.” CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
Title  Version 1.1: You can play back only
The longest section of a picture or a moving pictures and sounds.
music piece on a DVD VIDEO; a movie,  Version 2.0: You can play back high-
etc., for a picture piece on video software, resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC
or the entire album in audio software. functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
Track
Section of a music or a picture on a
VIDEO CD, or section of a music on a
CD.

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Index
Symbols D K
16:9 63 DATE 136 Karaoke 91
4:3 LETTER BOX 63 Demonstration 99 KARAOKE MODE 91, 137
4:3 PAN SCAN 63 DivX 66, 141 Karaoke Pon 93
5.1 Channel Surround 104, Dolby Digital 141 Key Control 92
106 DTS 141 SCORE MODE 95, 137
DVD 7, 8 VOCAL SELECT 93, 137
A DVD+RW 7, 142
A/V SYNC 58, 136 DVD-RW 7, 142 L
AUDIO 63 DVD VIDEO 142 Language code list 139
AUDIO DRC 65 LANGUAGE SETUP 37, 62
AUDIO SETUP 65 E
Auto Pause 141 EFFECT 52, 85, 137 M
Main unit 10
B F Manual recording 71
BACKGROUND 65 Fast forward 40 MEDIA 51
Batteries 29 Fast reverse 40 MENU 62
BLACK LEVEL 64 FILE 57, 136 Microphone 91
BLACK LEVEL File 142 MP3 8, 81
(COMPONENT OUT) 64 Film based software 142 Multi-angle 41, 143
FOLDER 57, 86, 136 MULTI-DISC RESUME
C Folder 142 42, 66
CHAPTER 56, 135 Freeze Frame 40 Multilingual 143
Chapter 40, 141 Multi Session Disc 126, 143
COLD RESET 121 I
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO INDEX 46, 135
CD) 64 Instant Advance 41

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Instant Replay 41
32, 106 Interlace format 143
Controlling the TV 33 INTERVAL 52, 84, 136
Control Menu Display 134
CUSTOM 32, 59, 61 J
JPEG 51, 84, 85

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ORIGINAL 45, 135 SCENE 135 Usable discs 7
OSD 62 Scene 144 USB 73
Other Component Hookup SCREEN SAVER 65 USB device 74
105 SETUP 136 USB TRANSFER 75, 76, 137
Setup Menu 61
P SHUFFLE 55, 85, 135 V
PARENTAL CONTROL 59 Shuffle Play 55, 85 VIDEO CD 7, 144
Parental Control 143 Sleep Timer 97 VIDEO SETUP 37, 63
PAUSE MODE 64 Slow-motion Play 40
PBC Playback 44 Sound Field 89 W
Playback Control (PBC) 143 SPEAKER SETUP 66 WMA 81
PLAY LIST 45, 135 SUBTITLE 63
PROGRAM 53, 135 Synchro recording 71
Program Play 53 SYSTEM SETUP 65
PROGRESSIVE
(COMPONENT OUT) T
32, 64 THEATRE SYNC 38
TIME 47, 135
Q Timer 97
Quick setup display 36 TITLE 56, 135
Title 144
R TRACK 55, 86, 135
Radio 67 TRACK SELECTION 65
Radio Stations 67 Transferring 74
Rear panel 105 Troubleshooting 108
REC1 75 TV Hookup 30
Recording 71, 79 TV TYPE 63
Region Code 144
Remote 17
REPEAT 56, 86, 136
Repeat Play 56, 86
RESET 121

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