Sony DAV-FXG99K Operating instructions

3-283-049-11(1)

DVD Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

DAV-FXG99K

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be

exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the

like.

In door use only.

This appliance is

classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. This

marking is located on the

rear exterior.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

OPEN

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Precautions

On power sources

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned

off.

• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains

lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket

immediately in the event of trouble.

About This Operating

Instructions

• The instructions in this Operating Instructions

describe the controls on the remote. You can

also use the controls on the unit if they have the

same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may vary depending

on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a

DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-

RW/DVD-R.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for

North American models.

• The default setting is underlined.

WARNING

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Table of Contents

About This Operating Instructions..........2

Playable Discs.........................................4

Getting Started

Step 1: Assembling

the Speakers ............................. 9

Step 2: Positioning the System... 15

Step 3: Connecting the System... 18

Step 4: Performing the Quick

Setup........................................ 26

Step 5: Enjoying Sound from all the

Speakers.................................. 29

Sound Adjustment

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using

Decoding Mode ..............................31

Selecting the Sound Mode ....................33

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 34

Disc

Playing a Disc .......................................35

Using Play Mode...................................40

Searching/Selecting a Disc ...................43

Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files... 45

Enjoying DivX® Videos.......................48

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound .......................................50

Restricting Playback of the Disc...........51

Using the Setup Display........................53

Tuner

Presetting Radio Stations ......................62

Listening to the Radio...........................63

Control for HDMI/External

Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function for

“BRAVIA” Sync ............................65

Playing Back Audio Files/JPEG Image

Files of a USB Device ....................68

Storing Songs in a USB Device ............74

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ...........................................77

Other Operations

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room .............................................. 78

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically................................. 79

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 80

Enjoying Karaoke................................. 82

Using the Sound Effect......................... 86

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 86

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 87

Viewing Information About the Disc ... 87

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 90

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 91

Notes about the Discs ........................... 92

Troubleshooting.................................... 93

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 102

Specifications...................................... 103

Glossary .............................................. 104

Language Code List............................ 107

Index to Parts and Control.................. 108

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 112

Index ................................................... 116

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Playable Discs

1)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files

must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

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

Recording) mode

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video

Recording) mode (except for

DVD-R DL)

Super Audio CD • Super Audio CD

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

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in

DATA CD format, containing MP3

files

1)

, JPEG image files

2)

, and

DivX video files

3)4)

, and

conforming to ISO 9660

5)

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

1)

, JPEG

image files

2)

, and

DivX video files

3)4)

, and

conforming to UDF (Universal

Disk Format)

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2)

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).)

3)

DivX

®

is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

4)

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

5)

A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 4

• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extra

• CD Graphics disc

• DVD Audio

• DATA DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files, or DivX video files

• DVD-RAM

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 6)

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system

due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording

device and authoring software.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for the recording device.

Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have

been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA

DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some

record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the

CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

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.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

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• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any

subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session.

Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first

session, only the first session will be played back.

Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with

the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will

appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even

though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers.

Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers

designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions

supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by

Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized

by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround

decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

TM

) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

About Multi Session CD

Region code

Note about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Copyrights

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Getting Started

Unpacking

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Subwoofer (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (6, red/white/

green/gray/blue/purple)

• Video cord (1)

• Remote commander

(remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration mic (1)

• Stand bases (2)

•Clampers (2)

• Screws (silver) (4)

• Screws (black) (2)

•Tape (1 set)

• Operating Instructions

• Speaker and TV connections

(card)

or

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

markings inside the compartment.

Note

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage and corrosion.

About operation of the remote

You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote.

x System operation

Press TV so that TV flashes four times.

The remote enters system operation mode. When operating the system, point the remote at the remote

sensor on the unit.

x TV operation

Press TV so that TV lights up for 1 second.

The remote enters the TV mode. To operate the system, point the remote at the TV. For details, see

“Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote” (page 80).

Note

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Using the remote

TV

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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers

Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.

(For the front and surround speakers)

Use the parts as follows:

• Front and surround speakers (4)

• Speaker cords (4, red/white/blue/gray)

• Stand bases (2)

• Clampers (2)

• Screws (silver) (4)

• Screws (black) (2)

About how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19.

Note

• Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers.

• Since the speakers are heavy, it is recommended that at least 2 people assemble the speakers.

Standard assembly

You have the option to choose from a range of stands (not supplied) if desired, according to your

installation. This manual shows the standard assembly, using the supplied speaker stands.

The front speakers are labeled “FRONT L” and “FRONT R.” The surround speakers are labeled “SUR

L” and “SUR R.”

Front speaker (R)

“FRONT R”

Surround speaker (R)

“SUR R”

Front speaker (L)

“FRONT L”

Surround speaker (L)

“SUR L”

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1 Remove the rear panel of the surround speaker.

2 Turn the surround speaker upside down, and thread the 2 speaker cords through.

The white and blue speaker cords are for the surround speaker (L) labeled “SUR L.” The red and

grey speaker cords are for the surround speaker (R) labeled “SUR R.”

3 Thread the speaker cords through, and set the screws (silver) in the screw holes of the

stand base.

Rear panel

About 800 mm

This side down.

Surround speaker

Screws (silver)

,

Stand base

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4 Attach the stand base, and secure with the screws.

Note

• Do not catch the speaker cords between the surround speaker and the stand base.

5 Turn the surround and front speakers upside down.

Secure the stand base with

the screws.

,

Stand base

This side up.

Front speaker

Surround speaker

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6 Connect the speaker cords observing their color coding, then run them through the

slots (A, B, and C) all the way.

7 Remove the tape (supplied) from the mount seat, then attach the tape to each speaker

to prevent the cords coming out.

Note

• Make sure that the tape is attached smoothly.

B

A

C

Front speaker

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Surround speaker

Tape

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8 Attach the clamper to the surround speaker.

Note

• Do not push the clamper until the front speaker has been placed on top.

9 Attach the front speaker squarely on the surround speaker, carefully aligning their

enclosures.

After attaching, make sure that the front speaker and the surround speaker are securely attached.

Clamper

Front speaker

Surround speaker

Front speaker

Surround speaker

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10 Push in the clamper carefully, then secure with the screw (black).

11 Adjust the speaker cords, and retouch the rear panel.

Screw (black)

Rear panel

Adjust the length of the speaker cords.

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Step 2: Positioning the System

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the

same distance from the listening position (A ).

Place the system as illustrated below.

Note

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed,

oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.

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p

• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see

“Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 78) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically”

(page 79).

• Since the system is equipped with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology (page 105), you can enjoy surround

sound with the speaker positions illustrated above.

To obtain the S-Force PRO Front Surround, do all the following:

– set [ALL FRONT] or [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER] in the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting (page 78).

– set the decoding mode to “A.F.D. MULTI” (page 31).

– play a multi channel source.

– set the sound mode (page 33) to “AUTO,” “MOVIE,” “MUSIC,” or “NEWS.”

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

G

A Front speaker (L (left))

B Front speaker (R (right))

C Center speaker

D Surround speaker (L (left))

E Surround speaker (R (right))

F Subwoofer

G Unit

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To install the center speaker on a wall

Before installing the center speaker on a wall, connect the speaker cord to the speaker.

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speaker: the speaker cord with

the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker.

See the illustrations below.

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Color tube

Center speaker: Green

30 mm (1

3

/

16

inches)

4 mm (

5

/

32

inch)

Hole on the back of

the speaker

5 mm

(

7

/

32

inch)

10 mm

(

13

/

32

inch)

8 to 10 mm

(

11

/

32

to

13

/

32

inch

)

265 mm

(10

1

/

2

inches)

5 mm

(

7

/

32

inch)

10 mm

(

13

/

32

inch)

Hole on the back of

the speaker

Rear of speaker

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Note

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach

the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the center speaker 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.

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Step 3: Connecting the System

See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 5 on the following

pages.

Note

• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level

where sound is not distorted.

4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

1 Subwoofer

5 AC power cord (mains lead)

4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

2 TV

1 Front/surround

speakers (L)

1 Center speaker

1 Front/surround

speakers (R)

:Signal flow

3 DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter

3 Portable audio source

3 VCR, digital satellite receiver,

or PlayStation, etc.

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The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be

connected. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker

cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Do not catch the

speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals.

When connecting to the unit, insert the connector until it clicks.

1 Connecting the Speakers

Color tube

(–)

(+)

Connector

Rear of speaker

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL 75

AM

FM

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

Y

LR

COAXIAL OPTICAL

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

TV HDMI OUT

VIDEO OUT TV

ANTENNA

DMPORT

SPEAKER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN LR

SAT/CABLE

DC5V

0.7A MAX

SPEAKER

F

R

O

N

T

L

S

U

R

SU

R

L

F

R

O

N

T

R

SPEAKER

S

U

B

W

O

F

E

R

C

E

N

T

E

R

Rear panel

To the center speaker

(green)

To the subwoofer

(purple)

To the front speaker (R)

(red)

To the front speaker (L) (white)

To the surround speaker (L)

(blue)

To the surround speaker (R)

(gray)

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Use the parts as follows:

•Video cord (1)

To listen to TV sound from the six speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the

audio cord (not supplied) (A).

For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A,

B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).

When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by

connecting with the digital cord (B).

* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to

progressive format (page 28).

** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 28).

2 Connecting the TV

CENTER SUBWOOFER

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO IN

COAXIAL 75

AM

FM

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

Y

LR

COAXIAL OPTICAL

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

TV HDMI OUT

VIDEO OUT TV

ANTENNA

DMPORT

SPEAKER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN LR

SAT/CABLE

DC5V

0.7A MAX

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

Y

C

O

M

P

O

N

E

N

T

V

ID

E

O

U

T

V

ID

E

O

U

T

H

D

M

I O

U

T

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL OPTICAL

TV

AUDIO IN

L

R

TV

Rear panel

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

of the TV

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

To the VIDEO IN jack of

the TV

To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV

Component video cord

(not supplied)*

Video cord

(supplied)

HDMI** cable

(not supplied)

Audio cord

(not supplied)

Green

Blue

Red

White

Red

To the digital coaxial output jack of

the TV

To the digital optical output jack of

the TV

Digital optical cord

(not supplied)

Digital coaxial cord

(not supplied)

or

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