Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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As a result, TV sets may fall over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over. 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Thank you have more than one television. Sometimes televisions are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts....
As a result, TV sets may fall over and may pique the children's curiosity. 6 Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over. 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of TVs such as VCRs and remotes that is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are not always supported on the proper TV stands. Thank you have more than one television. Sometimes televisions are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts....
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to any authorized Sony service facility. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS ... one (1) year. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in either its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to you...
...how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may have other than a facility authorized by Sony to any authorized Sony service facility. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS ... one (1) year. 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is valid only in either its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to you...
Operating Instructions
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... by turning the equipment off and on the Laser protective housing inside the 2 enclosure. Record the serial number in a particular installation. DAV-C900 Serial No CAUTION As the laser beam used in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to... unit to rain or moisture. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of electric shock to persons. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that interference will not occur in the space provided below. ...
... by turning the equipment off and on the Laser protective housing inside the 2 enclosure. Record the serial number in a particular installation. DAV-C900 Serial No CAUTION As the laser beam used in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to... unit to rain or moisture. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of electric shock to persons. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that interference will not occur in the space provided below. ...
Operating Instructions
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.... • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you move it from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the Compact AV System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for an extended period of time. Installing • Do not install the appliance in a confined space...the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to the lenses. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing this Sony Compact AV System. Precautions Safety • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by the...
.... • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you move it from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the Compact AV System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for an extended period of time. Installing • Do not install the appliance in a confined space...the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to the lenses. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing this Sony Compact AV System. Precautions Safety • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by the...
Operating Instructions
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... block the ventilation holes on the system. On adjusting volume Do not turn it on your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your television screen indefinitely. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is equipped with very low level ...inputs or no audio signals. The system is capable of holding a...
... block the ventilation holes on the system. On adjusting volume Do not turn it on your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your television screen indefinitely. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is equipped with very low level ...inputs or no audio signals. The system is capable of holding a...
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents WARNING ...2 Welcome! ...3 Precautions ...4 About this Manual 7 This system Can Play the Following Discs 7 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide ...to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 15 Getting Started 17 Quick Overview 17 Unpacking ...17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 18 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 18 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 21 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 23 Speaker Setup 25 Presetting Radio Stations 30 Playing Discs 32 Playing Discs...
Table of Contents WARNING ...2 Welcome! ...3 Precautions ...4 About this Manual 7 This system Can Play the Following Discs 7 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide ...to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 15 Getting Started 17 Quick Overview 17 Unpacking ...17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 18 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 18 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 21 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 23 Speaker Setup 25 Presetting Radio Stations 30 Playing Discs 32 Playing Discs...
Operating Instructions
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Sound Adjustments 47 Changing the Sound 47 Selecting a Sound Field 49 Adjusting the level parameters 51 Enjoying Movies 52 Changing the Angles 52 Displaying the Subtitles 53 Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED 54 Using Various Additional Functions 55 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 55 Other Operations 60 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 60 Watching the Video or other Unit 61 Listening to the Radio 62 Naming Preset Stations 63 Settings and Adjustments 64 Using the Setup Display 64 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE ...
Sound Adjustments 47 Changing the Sound 47 Selecting a Sound Field 49 Adjusting the level parameters 51 Enjoying Movies 52 Changing the Angles 52 Displaying the Subtitles 53 Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED 54 Using Various Additional Functions 55 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 55 Other Operations 60 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 60 Watching the Video or other Unit 61 Listening to the Radio 62 Naming Preset Stations 63 Settings and Adjustments 64 Using the Setup Display 64 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE ...
Operating Instructions
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... may be recorded. • Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, SACD, or CD. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The icons used in this manual are smaller than titles. Disc... VIDEO CD mode Icon z Meaning Functions available in this Manual • Instructions in SACD (Super Audio CD) and Audio CD mode More convenient features This system Can Play the Following Discs Format of several chapters. Each chapter is composed of discs DVD VIDEO Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Music CD Terms...
... may be recorded. • Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, SACD, or CD. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The icons used in this manual are smaller than titles. Disc... VIDEO CD mode Icon z Meaning Functions available in this Manual • Instructions in SACD (Super Audio CD) and Audio CD mode More convenient features This system Can Play the Following Discs Format of several chapters. Each chapter is composed of discs DVD VIDEO Super Audio CD VIDEO CD Music CD Terms...
Operating Instructions
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...code. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will appear on the disc. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can Enjoy video playback (moving ..., some playback features may not be intentionally set by area restrictions. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on this system. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the DVD, no region code indication may be available. Depending on the back of ...
...code. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will appear on the disc. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can Enjoy video playback (moving ..., some playback features may not be intentionally set by area restrictions. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on this system. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the DVD, no region code indication may be available. Depending on the back of ...
Operating Instructions
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... On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by method claims of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of certain U.S. Copyrights This product ...rights reserved. 9 On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digital ...
... On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by method claims of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of certain U.S. Copyrights This product ...rights reserved. 9 On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digital ...
Operating Instructions
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Note Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism You can change other discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE mechanism). Note on and off. For example, if you ... moves the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit, moves so that the DISC 4 tray comes to the disc slot and the playing unit. Disc changer system Stocker 1 2 4 4 3 5 Disc tray Playing unit The disc changer consists of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. 10 However, this is just noise produced...
Note Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism You can change other discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE mechanism). Note on and off. For example, if you ... moves the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit, moves so that the DISC 4 tray comes to the disc slot and the playing unit. Disc changer system Stocker 1 2 4 4 3 5 Disc tray Playing unit The disc changer consists of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. 10 However, this is just noise produced...
Operating Instructions
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Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (32) 2 DISC 1 (play) / A (open/close)-DISC 5 (play) / A (open/close) (32) 3 Front panel display (12) 4 ./> PREV/NEXT, PRESET +/- (30, 33) 5 H (play) (32) 6 X (pause) (33) 7 x (stop) (32) 8 PHONES jack (32) 9 VOLUME control (32) q; SOUND FIELD +/- (49) qa DISPLAY (49, 62) qs BAND (30) qd FUNCTION (61) qf (remote sensor) (18) qg Disc tray (32) continued 11
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (32) 2 DISC 1 (play) / A (open/close)-DISC 5 (play) / A (open/close) (32) 3 Front panel display (12) 4 ./> PREV/NEXT, PRESET +/- (30, 33) 5 H (play) (32) 6 X (pause) (33) 7 x (stop) (32) 8 PHONES jack (32) 9 VOLUME control (32) q; SOUND FIELD +/- (49) qa DISPLAY (49, 62) qs BAND (30) qd FUNCTION (61) qf (remote sensor) (18) qg Disc tray (32) continued 11
Operating Instructions
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Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Disc mode Playing Current title status number Current chapter number Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSCPBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Current surround format Lights up when you can change the angle Playing time When playing back a SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD Disc mode Current index number Current track (The index indicator does not number appear during SACD playback.) Current play mode Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM ...
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Disc mode Playing Current title status number Current chapter number Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSCPBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Current surround format Lights up when you can change the angle Playing time When playing back a SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD Disc mode Current index number Current track (The index indicator does not number appear during SACD playback.) Current play mode Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM ...
Operating Instructions
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Rear Panel VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AM A U D I O OUT A U D I O I N A U D I O I N SVIDEO (DVD ONLY) COAXIAL FM 75Ω L R VIDEO 1 L OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (CD ONLY) R IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO 2 Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER 1 AM antenna (21) 2 VIDEO 1 jacks (23) 3 VIDEO 2 jacks (23) 4 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (24) 5 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 6 MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (23) 7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (23) 8 SPEAKER jacks (19) 9 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (22) continued 13
Rear Panel VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AM A U D I O OUT A U D I O I N A U D I O I N SVIDEO (DVD ONLY) COAXIAL FM 75Ω L R VIDEO 1 L OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (CD ONLY) R IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO 2 Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER 1 AM antenna (21) 2 VIDEO 1 jacks (23) 3 VIDEO 2 jacks (23) 4 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (24) 5 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack 6 MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (23) 7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (23) 8 SPEAKER jacks (19) 9 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (22) continued 13
Operating Instructions
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TV/VIDEO (60) wa REPEAT (40) ws MUTING (33) wd TIME (45) wf FUNCTION (61) wg BAND (30) wh Number buttons (35) wj SOUND FIELD (49) wk DISPLAY (49, 62) wl ENTER (60) e; CONTROL DVD/TV switch (60) ea m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING +/- (30, 41) es x STOP (32) ed X PAUSE (33) ef DVD MENU (35) eg O RETURN (36) eh AMP MENU (26) 14 Remote 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 Note This remote control glows in the dark. SUBTITLE (53) qa VOL +/- (62) qs ./> PREV/NEXT, TV/PRESET +/- (30, 33) qd H PLAY/SELECT (32) qf TITLE (35) qg DVD DISPLAY (37) qh C/X/x/c/ENTER (26) qj DVD SETUP (56) qk 1 (standby) (32) ql DISC SKIP (32) w;...
TV/VIDEO (60) wa REPEAT (40) ws MUTING (33) wd TIME (45) wf FUNCTION (61) wg BAND (30) wh Number buttons (35) wj SOUND FIELD (49) wk DISPLAY (49, 62) wl ENTER (60) e; CONTROL DVD/TV switch (60) ea m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING +/- (30, 41) es x STOP (32) ed X PAUSE (33) ef DVD MENU (35) eg O RETURN (36) eh AMP MENU (26) 14 Remote 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 Note This remote control glows in the dark. SUBTITLE (53) qa VOL +/- (62) qs ./> PREV/NEXT, TV/PRESET +/- (30, 33) qd H PLAY/SELECT (32) qf TITLE (35) qg DVD DISPLAY (37) qh C/X/x/c/ENTER (26) qj DVD SETUP (56) qk 1 (standby) (32) ql DISC SKIP (32) w;...
Operating Instructions
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The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. INDEX (SACD/CD only) (page 42) Selects the index (SACD/CD) to be played. only) (page 42) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 42)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 42) Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. TRACK (SACD/CD only) (page 42) Selects the track (SACD/CD) to use. continued 15 For details, refer to the page in PBC playback), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Displays the DVD or the SACD/CD text. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Current playing title number...
The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. INDEX (SACD/CD only) (page 42) Selects the index (SACD/CD) to be played. only) (page 42) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 42)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 42) Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. TRACK (SACD/CD only) (page 42) Selects the track (SACD/CD) to use. continued 15 For details, refer to the page in PBC playback), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Displays the DVD or the SACD/CD text. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Current playing title number...
Operating Instructions
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Plays the entire disc (all titles/all discs. Sets the disc to items such as follows: , Control Menu display m ADVANCED display (Appears if you select "REPEAT" except "OFF." You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other than "OFF." z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green only when the angles can make various adjustments to prohibit playing. See page 54.) m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc while playing a DVD. The "ANGLE" indicator lights up in "SETUP" to the default ...
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all discs. Sets the disc to items such as follows: , Control Menu display m ADVANCED display (Appears if you select "REPEAT" except "OFF." You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other than "OFF." z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green only when the angles can make various adjustments to prohibit playing. See page 54.) m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc while playing a DVD. The "ANGLE" indicator lights up in "SETUP" to the default ...
Operating Instructions
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... For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 65. Unpacking Check that you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 66.
... For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 65. Unpacking Check that you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 66.
Operating Instructions
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...from battery leakage and corrosion. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not use a new battery with this system. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. Grey (+) (+) (-) Color...cords are the same color as the label of the cords. When using the supplied speaker cords by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended...
...from battery leakage and corrosion. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not use a new battery with this system. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. Grey (+) (+) (-) Color...cords are the same color as the label of the cords. When using the supplied speaker cords by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for an extended...
Operating Instructions
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Push a pointed object such as ball point pen through the hole and tilt the speaker as illustrated. Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AM A U D I O OUT A U D I O I N A U D I O I N SVIDEO (DVD ONLY) COAXIAL FM 75Ω L R VIDEO 1 L OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (CD ONLY) R IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO 2 Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER Subwoofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) The bottom face of each front and rear speaker continued 19 Getting Started Terminals for connecting the ...
Push a pointed object such as ball point pen through the hole and tilt the speaker as illustrated. Front speaker (L) Center speaker VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AM A U D I O OUT A U D I O I N A U D I O I N SVIDEO (DVD ONLY) COAXIAL FM 75Ω L R VIDEO 1 L OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (CD ONLY) R IN DIGITAL OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO 2 Y PB/B-Y PR/R-Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER Subwoofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) The bottom face of each front and rear speaker continued 19 Getting Started Terminals for connecting the ...