Sony WHG-SLK2iV User manual

WHG-SLK2iV/SLK1iV
4-286-485-11(1)
AUDIO SYSTEM
COMPONENT
Operating Instructions
WHG-SLK2iV/SLK1iV.GB.4-286-485-11(1)
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked ame sources such
as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to dripping
or splashing, and do not place objects
lled 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 conned
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
e 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 o.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
e use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
is appliance is classied as a CLASS 1
LASER product. is marking is located
on the rear exterior.
e dating code and the nameplate are
located on the bottom exterior.
ese following indications are located
on the bottom exterior.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable
to equipment sold in countries
applying EU directives.
e manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. e Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelnger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters, please
refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.

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Disposal of Old
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
is symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. e recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your
local Civic Oce, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable accessories: Remote
commander
Disposal of waste
batteries (applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
is symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
e chemical symbols for mercury (Hg)
or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries
are disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative consequences
for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. e recycling of the materials will
help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should
be replaced by qualied service sta only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Oce, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

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About this manual
e instructions in this manual are for
models WHG-SLK2iV and WHG-
SLK1iV. Each model consists of the
following components.
WHG-SLK2iV
Main unit:
HCD-SLK2iV
Speaker system:
SS-SLK2i (Front speakers)
WHG-SLK1iV
Main unit:
HCD-SLK1iV
Speaker system:
SS-SLK1i (Front speakers)
Icons, such as , listed at the top
of each explanation indicate what kind
of media can be used with the function
being explained.
e Control Menu items may be
dierent depending on the disc.
e Control Menu items may vary
depending on the area.
e “SETUP” menu items may be
dierent depending on the area.
e order of the displayed items on
the Control Menu or the “SETUP”
menu may be dierent from the actual
display.
e playable video format for les
stored on a USB device, “Memory
Stick” media or SD memory card is
MPEG4/MPEG2/MPEG1/Motion
JPEG.
You can view any video contents stored
in the connected iPod.

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Table of Contents
Tuner
Listening to the radio .......................57
iPod
Playing the iPod..................................59
USB Device/Memory Card
Before using the USB device and the
memory card with this system......63
Playing a le on the USB device or
memory card .......................................65
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .........................70
About this manual............................... 4
Playable discs ........................................ 7
Guide to parts and controls ...........10
Basic operations .................................16
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely..................................................22
Hooking up the TV.............................25
Performing the basic
adjustments.........................................26
Setting the clock ................................28
Disc
Playing a disc.......................................30
Using play mode ................................44
Adjusting the delay between the
picture and sound (“A/V SYNC”) ...48
Restricting playback of the disc
(PARENTAL CONTROL)......................49
Using the “SETUP” menu .................51

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Other Operations
Enjoying simultaneous
playback ................................................73
Using the timers .................................74
Changing the display .......................76
Using the calendar and clock
functions ...............................................79
Changing other settings..................80
Hooking up optional
components.........................................81
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.................................83
Precautions...........................................98
Specications ................................... 102
Compatible devices with this
system................................................. 108
Guide to the Control Menu display
(CD/DVD function only)................ 111
Language code list ......................... 115
Glossary .............................................. 117
Index.................................................... 120
License and trademark notice.... 122

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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
Recording)
mode
DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for
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 les, JPEG image les, Xvid
video les and MPEG4 video
les, and conforming to ISO
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet
(expansion format)
DATA DVD DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
les, JPEG image les, Xvid
video les and MPEG4 video
les, and conforming to UDF
(Universal Disk Format)
MP3 les: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format dened by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) which compresses
audio data. MP3 les must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.
JPEG image les: JPEG image les must conform to the DCF image le format (DCF “Design rule
for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by “Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association” (JEITA)).
Xvid video les: Xvid video les must be recorded in Xvid format with the extension “.avi”.
MPEG4 video les: MPEG4 video les must be recorded in MP4 le format with the extension
“.mp4” or “.m4v”. Supported video codec and audio codec are as follows:
Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Prole (AVC is not supported.)
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not supported.)
ISO 9660: A logical format of les and folders on CD-ROMs, dened by ISO.

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Discs that cannot be played
BDs (Blu-ray Discs)
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: is format records audio
(AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1
and data on the tracks in session 2.
2) Mixed CD: is format records data on the
rst 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 98) regarding the region
code and notes on discs.

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Guide to parts and controls
is 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
Top
Front
* Touch sensitive buttons

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Guide to parts and controls

 (on/standby) button
Press to turn on or o the system.

iPod Dock (page 24, 59)

Multi memory card slot
Insert a “Memory Stick” media or an SD
memory card to play back audio les,
video les, or image les.

(USB) port
Connect an optional USB device.

VOL +/button
Press to adjust the volume.

(play) button
Press to start playback.
(pause) button
Press to pause playback.
(stop) button
Press to stop playback.
+/(tuning) button
Press to tune in the desired station.
/(go backward/go
forward) button
Press to select a track, le or chapter.

(eject) button
Press to eject a disc.

Disc slot

ON/STANDBY indicator
Lights up in green when the system is
turned on and lights up in red when the
system is in standby mode.

LCD screen

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
PLAY indicator
Lights up in green during playback and
turns o when playback is stopped.

PAUSE indicator
Lights up in amber when playback is in
pause status.

TIMER indicator
Lights up in amber when Play Timer is
set.

AUTO STANDBY indicator
Lights up in amber when the system is in
automatic standby mode.
You can turn on or o the automatic
standby function. For details, see page 95.
*
HOME button (page 16)
Press to display the home menu.
OPTIONS button (page 17)
Press to bring up the Options menu to
change the current setting while using
any of the functions.
RETURN/iPod MENU button
(page 16, 17, 40, 60, 62, 67)
Press to return to the previous menu,
previous screen or previous status.
Press to display the iPod menu for
operations when using the iPod function.
///button
Press to select the menu items.
ENTER button
Press to enter/conrm the current
operation or setting.

Ambient light sensor

Sony logo (page 80)
You can change the brightness of Sony
logo on the unit. For details, see page 80.

(headphones) jack

Remote sensor

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Guide to parts and controls
Remote

 (on/standby) button
Press to turn on or o the system.

DISPLAY button (page 18, 21)
Press to switch back to the CD music
playback screen from the Control Menu
(CD/DVD function only), or to turn on
or o the status bar when viewing DVD
VIDEOs, video les or slideshows.
TIME/TEXT button (page 76, 77)
Press to change the information on the
display.

+/button (page 31, 67)
Press to select a folder.

TUNER/BAND button
Press to select the tuner function.
Press to switch between FM and AM
bands.

PICTURE NAVI button (page 39)
Press to display the thumbnail pictures
from the original image les stored on a
DATA CD or DATA DVD when using
the CD/DVD function.

AUDIO button (page 34, 35)
Press to select the audio format or mode
during playback.

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
SUBTITLE/D.TUNING button
(page 32, 57)
Press to switch the language of the
subtitles (e.g., DVD VIDEO).
Press to switch to direct tuning mode.
ANGLE button (page 32)
Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO
with multi-angles only).
DVD TOP MENU/DVD MENU
button (page 31, 34, 39)
Press to display the DVD title.
Press to select the DVD menu items such
as the languages and subtitles.

MUTING button
Press to mute the sound.

VOLUME +/2) button
Press to adjust the volume.

+/(tuning) button
Press to tune in the desired station.
/(go backward/go
forward) button
Press to select a track, le or chapter.
/(rewind/fast forward)
button
Press to nd a point in a track, le or
chapter.
SLOW/SLOW button
Press to watch slow-motion play.
STEP button (page 32)
Press to play one frame at a time when
playback is paused.
REPLAY/ADVANCE button
(page 32)
Press to replay the previous scene during
playback.
Press to advance the current scene during
playback.
2) button
Press to start playback.
(pause) button
Press to pause playback.
(stop) button
Press to stop playback.

SOUND FIELD button (page 70)
Press to select the sound eld for
surround sound.

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Guide to parts and controls

HOME button (page 16)
Press to display the home menu.
RETURN/iPod MENU button
(page 16, 17, 40, 60, 62, 67)
Press to return to the previous menu,
previous screen or previous status.
Press to display the iPod menu for
operations when using the iPod function.
///button
Press to select the menu items.
ENTER button
Press to enter/conrm the current
operation or setting.
DISPLAY button (page 20, 21,
111)
Press to display or exit the Control Menu.
e Control Menu can be displayed only
when using the CD/DVD function.
OPTIONS button (page 17)
Press to bring up the Options menu to
change the current setting while using
any of the functions.

CLEAR button (page 38, 41, 45)
Press to return to the original or previous
status.
Press to delete a pre-programmed track.

Numeric buttons2)
Press to select a track, chapter or le with
its item number.
Press to enter numbers or values.

GROOVE button (page 70)
Press to reinforce the bass.
EQ button (page 70)
Press to select the preset sound eect.

TV INPUT1) button
Press to switch the input sources.
TV VOL +/1) button
Press to adjust the TV volume.
TV  (on/standby)1) button
Press to turn on or o the TV.
TV CH +/1) button
Press to change the TV channels.

SLEEP button (page 74)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
1) is button is used to operate a Sony TV. For
details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 26).
2) e numeric button 5, VOLUME + and 
buttons on the remote have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the system.

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Basic operations
Operations with the home menu
Home menu
e home menu is the basic user interface of this system to select a function, to access
the “Settings” menu, and to allow you to use the system as a calendar or a clock. e
system turns on with this home screen. However, you can display the home menu at any
time by pressing HOME button.
Functions
Settings: See below.
Calendar/Clock: Displays a
calendar or a clock. See “Using
the calendar and clock functions”
(page 79).
<Basic operations>
///: Moves the focus to an item.
ENTER: Enters the focused item to use
the function.
Settings menu
e “Settings” menu is composed of 4 pages and you can set various system settings.
<Basic operations>
/: Advances a page to next or
previous page.
ENTER: Enters the highlight to select
the menu.
RETURN: Cancels the current
operation.
* “AM Step change” is not displayed on
European and Saudi Arabian models.

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<Operations in setting boxes>
///: Moves the focus to a setting
box. In each setting box, you can select
a setting by pressing /.
ENTER: Enters the focus to change
the setting, or enters the selection or
setting you made.
RETURN: Cancels the current
operation or returns to unfocused
status.
Options menu
You can bring up the Options menu at any time by pressing OPTIONS button while
using a function. Displayed menu items are related to the function you select, and vary
with each function of this system.
Options menu
<Basic operations>
OPTIONS: Brings up the Options
menu while using a function.
/: Moves the highlight up/down.
ENTER: Enters the highlight to
select the menu. When the menu has
submenu items, pressing ENTER
moves the highlight to a top menu in
the submenu.
RETURN: Cancels the current
operation or closes the Options menu.
Tip
You can bring up the menu items “LCD O,” “Sleep,” “Timer” and “Sound Settings” in the Options
menu regardless of a function.

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Status bar
e Status bar indicates the following information. By default, the status bar is not
displayed when playing back a DVD VIDEO, video le or slideshow. To show the status
bar, press DISPLAY.
Indicates music or sound source and photo image source.
Indicates the status of Play Timer or Sleep Timer.
Indicates current GROOVE, surround and equalizer settings.
Indicates media insertion or connection status.
Clock
Note on the iPod connection status
e system may take a while to recognize the iPod. Use the icon color,
white or grey, to determine the iPod connection status. Grey indicates
that the iPod is not ready for use or cannot be recognized by the system
(page 88).
Playback screens and indicators
CD-DA/MP3 disc USB device/iPod/Memory card

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Track Information
Current track name and its album
number ( ) (MP3 disc only) (see
“Information display on the CD
music playback screen” on page 77)
Time information
See “Information display on the CD
music playback screen” on page 77.
Album artwork (If available)
Music information (If available)
Current le name ( )/Album
(folder) name ( )/Artist name ( )/
Current folder name ( )
Playback progress bar
Audio format (USB device and
memory card only)
Lights up when the ID3 tag
information is displayed (MP3
les on MP3 disc only).
Lights up when an MP3 disc is
inserted.
Lights up when a CD-DA/CD-R/
CD-RW music disc is inserted.
Lights up when using Program
Play with a CD-DA disc or
VIDEO CD.
Play mode indicator
CD-DA/MP3 disc: No display
(normal play)/SHUF (shue play)
USB device/Memory card: No
display (normal play)/SHUF
(shue play)/ SHUF (album
shue)/ SHUF (folder shue)
iPod: No display (normal play)/
SHUF (shue play)/ SHUF
(album shue)
Repeat mode indictor
CD-DA disc: No display (Repeat
o)/ (Repeat 1 disc)/ 1
(Repeat one track)
MP3 disc: No display (Repeat
o)/ (Repeat 1 disc)/ (Repeat
one folder) / 1 (Repeat one le)
USB device/iPod/Memory card:
No display (Repeat o)/ (Repeat
all les)/ 1 (Repeat one le)
Notes
When “Please Wait” is displayed in the album artwork area, the system is waiting for album
artwork from the iPod. It may take some time for the artwork to appear. Some operations are
unavailable during this process.
Album artwork may not be displayed in some cases.

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Operations with the Control Menu (CD/DVD function only)
e Control Menu can be used when using the CD/DVD function for optional settings
such as play mode or repeat mode settings or for various DVD-oriented functions. You
can call up the Control Menu using the DISPLAY button on the remote. For more
detailed information about the Control Menu, see each section of the “Disc” chapter in
the Operating Instructions and “Guide to the Control Menu display (CD/DVD function
only)” (page 111).
Control Menu
The Control Menu can
be called up using the
DISPLAY button.