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This section is extracted 
from instruction manual.

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.

*  The DISC SKIP button is not available 

for this model.

 (on/standby) 

Press to turn on the system.

Remote: TV 

1)

 (on/standby) 

Press to turn on the TV.

STANDBY indicator

Lights up when the system is turned off.

Display

 (eject)

Press to eject the disc.

Disc slot

DVD

Touch to select the “DVD” function.

TUNER/BAND

Touch to select the “TUNER” function.
Touch to switch among FM and AM 
band.

TAPE

Touch to select the “TAPE” function.

USB

Touch to select the “USB” function.

DMPORT

Touch to select the “DMPORT” function.

VIDEO/SAT

Touch to select the “VIDEO” or “SAT” 
function.

Unit:

 (play)

Remote:

2)

 (play)

Touch or press to start playback.

 (pause)
 (stop)

Touch or press to stop or pause playback.

 +/

Touch or press to select an album.

PRESET +/

Touch or press to select the preset station.

/

 (go backward/

forward) 

Touch or press to select a track, chapter 
or video file.

Remote: TV CH +/

1)

Press to change the TV channels.

VOLUME +/

2)

Touch or press to adjust the volume.

Remote: TV VOL +/

1)2)

Press to adjust the TV volume.

 PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 

Press to insert or eject a tape.

Tape deck

 (USB) port

Connect an optional USB device (Digital 
music player or USB storage media).

MIC 1/MIC 2 jacks

Connect to a microphone.

MIC LEVEL

Turn to adjust the microphone volume.

ECHO LEVEL

Turn to adjust the echo level.

PHONES jack

Connect the headphones.

Remote sensor

DIRECTION

Press to select the side of the tape to be 
played back.

CD SYNC

 START

Press to record on a tape.

Unit: DSGX

Press to reinforce the bass.

SOUND FIELD

Press to select the sound field for the 
surround sound.

Unit: PRESET EQ

Press to select the sound effect.

Unit: EQ EDIT

Press to select the frequency band.

PROGRESSIVE

Press to change the output video format 
(Interlace or Progressive format).

DISPLAY

Press to display the disc information or 
clock in the front panel display.

FUNCTION +/

Press to select the function.

PICTURE NAVI

Press to select the viewer format for 
searching the chapters, titles and tracks.
Press to display the thumbnail pictures.

REPEAT/FM MODE

Press to listen to a disc, a single track or 
file repeatedly.
Press to select FM reception mode 
(monaural or stereo).

AUDIO

Press to display the current audio signal 
on the TV screen.

SUBTITLE

Press to switch the language of the 
subtitle (DVD VIDEO only).

D. TUNING

Press to switch to the direct tuning mode.

ANGLE

Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO 
with multi-angles only).

DVD/TUNER MENU 

Press to display the menu items on the 
TV screen.
Press to preset the radio station.

 DISPLAY 

Press to display the Control Menu on the 
TV screen.

TUNING +/

Press to tune in the desired station.

 SLOW 

Press to watch the slow-motion play.

/

 (rewind/fast forward) 

Press to find a point in a track, chapter or 
video file.

TV

1)

Press to operate the TV functions.

 STEP 

Press to play one frame at a time when 
playback is paused.

ADVANCE 

Press to advance the current scene during 
playback.

REPLAY 

Press to replay the previous scene during 
playback.

 RETURN 

Press to return to the previous menu on 
the TV screen.

/ / /

Press to select the menu items.

ENTER

Press to enter the settings.

DVD TOP MENU

Press to display the DVD title on the TV 
screen.

CLEAR

Press to delete a pre-programmed track 
or file.

-/--

1)

Press to enter a single digit or double 
digit number.

Numeric buttons

2)

Press to select a track, chapter or video 
file.
Press to enter a password.

10/0

1)

Press to enter a double digit number.

KEY CONTROL 

Press to change the key to suit your vocal 
range.

SCORE

Press to select the difficulty level for 
scoring mode.

KARAOKE MODE

Press to select the Karaoke mode.

KARAOKE PON

Press to activate the “KARAOKE PON” 
function.

TIME/TEXT

Press to change the information 
appearing in the front panel display or 
on-screen display.

SLEEP

Press to set the Sleep Timer.

TV INPUT

1)

Press to switch the input sources.

TIMER MENU

Press to set the clock and the timers.

THEATRE SYNC

Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC” 
function.

1)

 This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For 

details, see “Operating a Sony TV”.

2)

  The numeric button 5 

, TV VOL + 

,

VOLUME + 

 and 

 buttons on the 

remote have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot 
as a reference when operating the system.

 Indicates the type of disc being played 

back.

 Indicates the selected play mode.
 Indicates the file format.
 Lights up when the title or chapter 

number is displayed.

 Lights up in “TUNER” function.
 Displays the text information.
 Lights up when the output video 

signal is NTSC.

 Lights up when the Karaoke Mode is 

turned on.

 Indicates the playback status of the 

tape.

 Indicates the playback direction of 

the tape.

 Lights up during recording.
 Lights up when DSGX is turned on. 
 Indicates the current surround 

format.

 Lights up when the timer is set.
 Lights up when the USB device is 

recognized.

 Lights up when “P AUTO” or “P 

VIDEO” is selected.

 Indicates the track information.
 Indicates the selected function.
 Indicates the playback status of the 

disc or USB device.

 Lights up when playing VIDEO CD 

with PBC.

DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT)

Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adaptor (not supplied). You need to 
connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adaptor to an optional audio device 
(portable audio player, etc.).

Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adaptors vary in each area.

 Do not connect an adaptor other than 

the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor.

 Do not connect or disconnect the 

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor 
to/from the DMPORT while the system 
is on.

 When using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 

adaptor (not supplied) that has video 
output function, connect the adaptor 
directly to the TV.

 

VIDEO/SAT OUT L/R jacks

Connect the audio input jacks of an 
optional component (such as VCR or 
MD deck).

 

VIDEO/SAT IN L/R jacks

Connect the audio output jacks of an 
optional component (such as VCR or 
satellite tuner).

 

SUBWOOFER OUT jack

Connect the audio input jack of an 
optional subwoofer*.

* SA-GNV111D is recommended. In some 

areas, the SA-GNV111D may not yet be 
available.

The effect may be limited or noise may 
occur depending on the connected 
subwoofer or the type of music being 
played back.

Use buttons on the remote to set the 
clock.

Press 

/



 to turn on the 

system.

Press TIMER MENU 



.

The hour indication flashes in the 
display.
If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, 
press 

 or 



 repeatedly to select 

“CLOCK SET?,” then press ENTER 



.

Press 

 or 



 repeatedly to set 

the hour.

Press ENTER 



.

The minute indication flashes in the 
display.

Press 

 or 



 repeatedly to set 

the minutes.

Press ENTER 



.

The clock starts functioning.

The clock settings are canceled when you 
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure 
occurs.

Press DISPLAY 



.

The clock is displayed for about 8 
seconds.

 

D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack 
(Except for Korean
model)

Connect the D-LIGHT SYNC 
controller (not supplied). You need 
to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC 
controller to the lighting device* (not 
supplied). The lighting device will 
react according to control signals 
transmitted by the D-LIGHT SYNC 
controller upon receiving music 
source from the system. For details 
on the use of D-LIGHT SYNC 
controller and lighting device, refer to 
the respective operating instructions 
supplied with the respective device.

* Refer to the D-LIGHT SYNC 

controller operating instruction for the 
recommended lighting device.

The lighting effect may be different 
depending on the connected lighting 
device or the type of music being played 
back.

S VIDEO OUT jack

Connect the S Video input jack of 
the TV. You can enjoy higher quality 
video images when you select the 
S VIDEO.

VIDEO OUT jack

Connect the video input jack of the 
TV or projector.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Connect the component video input 
jacks of the TV or projector. If your 
TV accept progressive format signals, 
you must use this connection and 
press PROGRESSIVE 

 on the unit 

repeatedly to select “P AUTO” or “P 
VIDEO.” You can enjoy higher quality 
video images.

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

Note:  Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order shown below.

× 8)

× 8)

  two screws (BVTP3 × 10)

RE S-MASTER board

RB connector (CN502)

RT  three radiation sheets

× 8)