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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And dont 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.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
label is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
Dont throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Except for Euro/UK, Russian models
ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E NERGY
S TAR ® partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the E
NERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, 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 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. DTS and DTS Digital Surround
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Notes on DTS audio playback
To enjoy DTS Digital Surround of DVD or CD,
connect external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround
Decoder to the DIGITAL OUT jack of this system
(BMZ-K7D:Euro/UK, Russian models, BMZ-
K5D:all models only).
When you playback the CD recorded in DTS format,
excessive noise may be heard from the speakers. Set
the volume to minimum and be careful not to damage
your speaker system.
AC power cord 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,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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How to use this manual ........................... 5
Playable discs .......................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................ 8
Positioning the speakers
(BMZ-K7D only) ............................ 12
Setting the clock.................................... 13
Changing the LEVEL meter ................. 13
Guide to the MULTI JOG dial .............. 14
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG
-“ Play
Inserting a disc ...................................... 15
Ejecting a disc ....................................... 15
- To eject a disc
- To eject all loaded discs
Playing a disc ........................................ 16
- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing DVDs using the menu.............. 19
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0)......................................... 20
- PBC Play
Playing JPEG Image Files .................... 20
Playing repeatedly................................. 22
- Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 23
- Program Play
Searching for a title/chapter/track/index/
album/file ........................................ 25
DVD -“ Various functions
Changing the
sound/subtitle/language .................. 27
Adjusting the angle/image .................... 30
Restricting disc playback ...................... 32
- CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL/PARENTAL
CONTROL
Speaker settings .................................... 36
- SPEAKER SETUP
List of items that can be displayed and
selected by disc type ....................... 38
System setup item list ........................... 39
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 40
Listening to the radio ............................ 41
- Preset Tuning
- Manual Tuning
RDS features (BMZ-K7D: Euro/ UK
models only) ................................... 42
Tape -“ Play
Loading a tape ...................................... 45
Playing a tape........................................ 45
Tape -“ Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape ................................................. 46
- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually .............. 46
- Manual Recording
CONNECTING A PERSONAL
COMPUTER (BMZ-K7D only)
Installing the Software on your PC....... 47
Installing the USB Driver ..................... 48
To check the installation of the USB
driver .............................................. 49
Installing Winamp3 .............................. 50
Installing the Winamp3 BMZ
Plug-in ............................................ 50
To hear the sound of a file which is played
back with a personal computer ....... 51
To uninstall the software ...................... 52
Frequently Asked Questions for USB
function........................................... 52
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 54
Selecting the surround effect ................ 55
Singing along: Karaoke ........................ 56
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