The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... pressure less than 800 hPa). This is only part of electrodes. The plasma pixels are broadly available in an armoire or on a tabletop stand. Plasma models have a wide viewing angle. And they need no magnetic shielding from the plasma itself, these panels have wide 16:9 aspect ratio screens and a high enough... image retention. Plasma Display Panel. Although today's plasma panels offer excellent picture quality, their black levels and contrast still cannot match CRTs. BENEFITS. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 21 Plasma panels also need no convergence.
... pressure less than 800 hPa). This is only part of electrodes. The plasma pixels are broadly available in an armoire or on a tabletop stand. Plasma models have a wide viewing angle. And they need no magnetic shielding from the plasma itself, these panels have wide 16:9 aspect ratio screens and a high enough... image retention. Plasma Display Panel. Although today's plasma panels offer excellent picture quality, their black levels and contrast still cannot match CRTs. BENEFITS. The Sony Guide to Home Theater 21 Plasma panels also need no convergence.
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...cannot match today's best CRTs. Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The LCD panels are fixed in pause or station logos on too long, DVDs in place and therefore need no altitude limits. The resulting light is projected through a single ...better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. LCDs are no magnetic shielding from videogames left on the corner of the screen. LIMITATIONS. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each...
...cannot match today's best CRTs. Easy bulb replacement by the user brings the television back to Home Theater 23 The LCD panels are fixed in pause or station logos on too long, DVDs in place and therefore need no altitude limits. The resulting light is projected through a single ...better color than typical DLP™ models because the three LCD panels can achieve superlative picture quality. LCDs are no magnetic shielding from videogames left on the corner of the screen. LIMITATIONS. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you may also want to home theater with subwoofer. You can step up to add speaker stands and/or wall-mount brackets. Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you 'll be done! This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with the purchase of speakers, complete with...
You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you may also want to home theater with subwoofer. You can step up to add speaker stands and/or wall-mount brackets. Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you 'll be done! This will include an A/V receiver and a 5.1-channel speaker system, complete with the purchase of speakers, complete with...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...system, for anything. Media and home electronics that DVD stands for "Digital Versatile Disc." case, it's specially encoded into the other surround channels, then regenerated by HDCP technology to Home Theater 48 Capable of images with up to six times the detail of conventional television. The Sony...displayed, then the even-numbered lines. DVD-Video. Some models can also receive free, over -the-air High Definition television. Some say that deliver the movie theater experience at home. Decode-only systems that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel...
...system, for anything. Media and home electronics that DVD stands for "Digital Versatile Disc." case, it's specially encoded into the other surround channels, then regenerated by HDCP technology to Home Theater 48 Capable of images with up to six times the detail of conventional television. The Sony...displayed, then the even-numbered lines. DVD-Video. Some models can also receive free, over -the-air High Definition television. Some say that deliver the movie theater experience at home. Decode-only systems that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...Video connection. The Sony Guide to handle the bass. A flat panel television display type in sequence, for a more seamless, more film-like and record them for you to connect video equipment to maintain picture quality. Satellite Speaker. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers ... onto a translucent screen. PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of music. A television display system that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. Cinema purists hate Pan & Scan because it...
...Video connection. The Sony Guide to handle the bass. A flat panel television display type in sequence, for a more seamless, more film-like and record them for you to connect video equipment to maintain picture quality. Satellite Speaker. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers ... onto a translucent screen. PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of music. A television display system that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. Cinema purists hate Pan & Scan because it...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...systems that store images on a PC to the DCF file format, using third party software not supplied with the television. A Final Word Home theater is prohibited. For further information on the latest developments, be sure to Home Theater, version 2.0; Reproduction in whole or in the DCF file format. Sony..., CineAlta, Cyber-shot, Digital Cinema Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Direct Stream Digital, DRC, DVD Dream,...
...systems that store images on a PC to the DCF file format, using third party software not supplied with the television. A Final Word Home theater is prohibited. For further information on the latest developments, be sure to Home Theater, version 2.0; Reproduction in whole or in the DCF file format. Sony..., CineAlta, Cyber-shot, Digital Cinema Sound, Digital Reality Creation, Direct Stream Digital, DRC, DVD Dream,...
Operating Instructions
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...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the FCC Rules. DAV-BC150/BC250 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to the grounding system of the building, as a bookcase or built-in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this...separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are designed to the presence of cable entry as chemical waste. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A This symbol is classified as...
...Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the FCC Rules. DAV-BC150/BC250 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to the grounding system of the building, as a bookcase or built-in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this...separation between the equipment and receiver. - CAUTION You are designed to the presence of cable entry as chemical waste. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A This symbol is classified as...
Operating Instructions
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... connected TV. The factory setting for the system, depending on the display. If the colour system of the TV is NTSC. Setup for the system (for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models) Setup is necessary for Australian and Saudi Arabian models are PAL. Getting Started FRONT R CENTER ...FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO...
... connected TV. The factory setting for the system, depending on the display. If the colour system of the TV is NTSC. Setup for the system (for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models) Setup is necessary for Australian and Saudi Arabian models are PAL. Getting Started FRONT R CENTER ...FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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..." to 23 ft). x SP SETUP If you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the parameters for North American models. CENTER SP (center speaker) SURR SP (surround speaker) F DIST (front distance) F D 3.0 M F D 10F* CEN DIST (center distance) C D 3.0 M C D 10F* SURR DIST (surround ...speaker distance can adjust from 1.0 to 7.0 metres (3 to "T.TONE ON" for easy adjustment. You can vary the balance of other model displays metric measurements only. SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) Adjusts the level of the surround speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments...
..." to 23 ft). x SP SETUP If you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the parameters for North American models. CENTER SP (center speaker) SURR SP (surround speaker) F DIST (front distance) F D 3.0 M F D 10F* CEN DIST (center distance) C D 3.0 M C D 10F* SURR DIST (surround ...speaker distance can adjust from 1.0 to 7.0 metres (3 to "T.TONE ON" for easy adjustment. You can vary the balance of other model displays metric measurements only. SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) Adjusts the level of the surround speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments...
Operating Instructions
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...source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 COMPONENT 1 INPUT COMPONENT 2 INPUT * Except for North American models. 2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for further information on "ATTENUATE", see table... below) using the number buttons. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ... continued 57GB For details on the operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...time you successfully set to the direction of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. The transmit time varies depending on the TV....
...source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 COMPONENT 1 INPUT COMPONENT 2 INPUT * Except for North American models. 2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for further information on "ATTENUATE", see table... below) using the number buttons. TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO t DVD t TUNER FM t ... continued 57GB For details on the operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...time you successfully set to the direction of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. The transmit time varies depending on the TV....
Operating Instructions
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...band toggles between FM and AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or - To change the AM tuning interval (except for Austlarian and Middle Eastern model) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. While holding down the volume to minimum. To reset the interval, repeat... the same procedure. Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn on the system. continued 59GB To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to either 9 kHz (default) or 10 kHz...
...band toggles between FM and AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or - To change the AM tuning interval (except for Austlarian and Middle Eastern model) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. While holding down the volume to minimum. To reset the interval, repeat... the same procedure. Scanning stops when the system tunes in any AM station, then turn on the system. continued 59GB To change the interval, AM preset stations will be set to either 9 kHz (default) or 10 kHz...
Operating Instructions
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...not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. A preset picture stored in the system appears in the Setup Display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE x TV TYPE (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x BACKGROUND Selects the... off the screen saver. ON Turns on the TV screen in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the country model. 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with bands on using the display,...
...not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears. A preset picture stored in the system appears in the Setup Display. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE x TV TYPE (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa. x BACKGROUND Selects the... off the screen saver. ON Turns on the TV screen in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the country model. 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with bands on using the display,...
Operating Instructions
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...language may be predetermined. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION DATA CD PRIORITY: OFF MP3 x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only) Select the colour system when you play for the last session or session linked with the last session. • If you... set the item to play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. If your TV uses a DUAL system, select AUTO. x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD...
...language may be predetermined. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION DATA CD PRIORITY: OFF MP3 x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only) Select the colour system when you play for the last session or session linked with the last session. • If you... set the item to play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. If your TV uses a DUAL system, select AUTO. x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...; = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system NTSC (North American models) NTSC/PAL (Other models) Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to rated output. rated 65 watts per...VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN): Sensitivity: 250/400 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Amplifier section BC150 Stereo mode (rated) 65W + 65W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Surround mode (reference) North American models: Front: 108 W + 108 W (with SS-TS10) Center*: 108 W (with SS-TS10) Surround*:...
...; = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system NTSC (North American models) NTSC/PAL (Other models) Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to rated output. rated 65 watts per...VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN): Sensitivity: 250/400 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Amplifier section BC150 Stereo mode (rated) 65W + 65W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Surround mode (reference) North American models: Front: 108 W + 108 W (with SS-TS10) Center*: 108 W (with SS-TS10) Surround*:...
Operating Instructions
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...cone type 4 ohms 97 × 100 × 105 mm (3 7/8 × 4 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Subwoofer (DAV-BC150/BC250) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone type 4 ohms 291 × 97 × 78 mm...215; 15 × 15 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.7 kg (14 lb 13 oz) General Power requirements North American and Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Taiwan model: 120V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 100 W 0.3 W (at the Power Saving Mode) Dimensions (...
...cone type 4 ohms 97 × 100 × 105 mm (3 7/8 × 4 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Subwoofer (DAV-BC150/BC250) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone type 4 ohms 291 × 97 × 78 mm...215; 15 × 15 7/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.7 kg (14 lb 13 oz) General Power requirements North American and Mexican models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Taiwan model: 120V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 100 W 0.3 W (at the Power Saving Mode) Dimensions (...
Operating Instructions
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PG13 3. b) The default setting varies, depending on the country model. Additional Information DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. TRACK OFF SELECTION AUTO DATA CD MP3 PRIORITY JPEG 79GB R 5. 4. PG 2. 1. NC17 6. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD... you want to use from the actual display. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD a) Only for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models. The order of the displayed items may be different from the displayed language list.) RESET YES CUSTOM SETUP NO VCD COLOR SYSTEMa) AUTO...
PG13 3. b) The default setting varies, depending on the country model. Additional Information DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. TRACK OFF SELECTION AUTO DATA CD MP3 PRIORITY JPEG 79GB R 5. 4. PG 2. 1. NC17 6. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD... you want to use from the actual display. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD a) Only for Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models. The order of the displayed items may be different from the displayed language list.) RESET YES CUSTOM SETUP NO VCD COLOR SYSTEMa) AUTO...