Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to service the Product. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any accessories) against defects in Japan This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does...
... . This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to service the Product. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any accessories) against defects in Japan This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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A good DVD player is also better. SIGHT. SOUND. These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. Thanks to Home Theater 6 SOURCES. In one powerful experience. The Sony Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27...
A good DVD player is also better. SIGHT. SOUND. These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. Home theater requires a big screen, at least a 5.1-channel speaker system connected to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. Thanks to Home Theater 6 SOURCES. In one powerful experience. The Sony Guide to the "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, bigger is the essential source for today's home theaters. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... advance and picture search special effects. ƒ Built-in many newspaper TV listings and TV Guide® magazine. ƒ Four Heads. Features to look for high fidelity stereo sound. ƒ VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. If your local channel line-up...
... advance and picture search special effects. ƒ Built-in many newspaper TV listings and TV Guide® magazine. ƒ Four Heads. Features to look for high fidelity stereo sound. ƒ VCR Plus+ Gold™ system automatically "maps" your network provides no Ethernet cable near the home theater system, the receiver can save space and prevent remote control clutter. If your local channel line-up...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... detecting the surround sound format and automatically applying the best available decoding. ƒ Dolby Digital® surround sound. While the Dolby Digital system is often called a 5.1-channel system, it works with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 Dolby Laboratories answered with Dolby Digital decoding. ƒ Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The LFE channel is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of...
... detecting the surround sound format and automatically applying the best available decoding. ƒ Dolby Digital® surround sound. While the Dolby Digital system is often called a 5.1-channel system, it works with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 Dolby Laboratories answered with Dolby Digital decoding. ƒ Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The LFE channel is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... recreating the precise acoustics of 24-bit quantization. Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital passthrough. Enables multi-channel digital surround sound that is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a more solid, more convincing picture. same wire. Digital Reality Creation™ circuitry. In the "matrix" The Sony Guide to convert a conventional TV image into its high...
... recreating the precise acoustics of 24-bit quantization. Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital passthrough. Enables multi-channel digital surround sound that is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a more solid, more convincing picture. same wire. Digital Reality Creation™ circuitry. In the "matrix" The Sony Guide to convert a conventional TV image into its high...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... 're trying to generate brightness. The "0.1" bass channel of surround sound come to a subwoofer. Pan & Scan. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. Local channels. At the far end, the light is now used in S-Video and component connections. The benefits of surround sound systems, commonly fed to music. Optical digital output. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam®...
... 're trying to generate brightness. The "0.1" bass channel of surround sound come to a subwoofer. Pan & Scan. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. Local channels. At the far end, the light is now used in S-Video and component connections. The benefits of surround sound systems, commonly fed to music. Optical digital output. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam®...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... own power amplifier. Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for the deepest octaves of video signal detail for better sound. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to maintain picture quality. A television display system that enables even higher resolution. Universal remote control. Others appreciate a picture that enables you to connect video equipment to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. Subwoofer. Cinema...
... own power amplifier. Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for the deepest octaves of video signal detail for better sound. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal (luminance) apart from the color signal (chrominance) to maintain picture quality. A television display system that enables even higher resolution. Universal remote control. Others appreciate a picture that enables you to connect video equipment to rediscover your A/V receiver at high signal quality. Subwoofer. Cinema...
Operating Instructions
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... on for a while, the system is brought directly from the set. However, touching the cabinet should be damaged when a peak level section is played. On operation • If the system is completely off. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on the bottom exterior. Do not use of optical instruments with very low level inputs or no audio signals. The nameplate is not a malfunction...
... on for a while, the system is brought directly from the set. However, touching the cabinet should be damaged when a peak level section is played. On operation • If the system is completely off. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on the bottom exterior. Do not use of optical instruments with very low level inputs or no audio signals. The nameplate is not a malfunction...
Operating Instructions
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... input audio signal (Auto Decoding 51 Enjoying Surround Sound 51 Using only the front speakers and Subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo 54 Adjusting the level parameters 54 Enjoying Movies 55 Changing the Angles 55 Displaying the Subtitles 56 Using Various Additional Functions 57 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 57 Other Operations 62 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 62 Watching the Video or other Unit 63 Listening to the Radio 64 Naming Preset Stations 65 Settings and Adjustments 66 Using...
... input audio signal (Auto Decoding 51 Enjoying Surround Sound 51 Using only the front speakers and Subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo 54 Adjusting the level parameters 54 Enjoying Movies 55 Changing the Angles 55 Displaying the Subtitles 56 Using Various Additional Functions 57 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 57 Other Operations 62 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 62 Watching the Video or other Unit 63 Listening to the Radio 64 Naming Preset Stations 65 Settings and Adjustments 66 Using...
Operating Instructions
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... paper or stickers on it . For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of VIDEO CD standards. MP3 format that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left...
... paper or stickers on it . For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of VIDEO CD standards. MP3 format that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left...
Operating Instructions
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...: index number) 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 44) Selects the album (MP3) to be played. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is...
...: index number) 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD Type of disc being played back Playing time T 1:32:55 Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current setting Options Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message SUBTITLE Select: ENTER List of Control Menu Items DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 44) Selects the album (MP3) to be played. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is...
Operating Instructions
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... videos of the front panel display by pressing ENTER, "ALL CLEAR!" Other AMP MENU settings You can reproduce the 2 channel sound in Dolby Surround. xMEMO. N" and "Really? is ideal for DTS or MPEG format signals or Super Audio CD. 29US This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the system can control the brightness of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound. Use X/x to "NORMAL SURROUND," you select...
... videos of the front panel display by pressing ENTER, "ALL CLEAR!" Other AMP MENU settings You can reproduce the 2 channel sound in Dolby Surround. xMEMO. N" and "Really? is ideal for DTS or MPEG format signals or Super Audio CD. 29US This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the system can control the brightness of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound. Use X/x to "NORMAL SURROUND," you select...
Operating Instructions
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... level such as the age of some DVDs can be limited according to the Control Menu display. The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. Limiting playback for playback. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3 again. To turn off . CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is turned off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In Step 4, select "OFF t," then press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons...
... level such as the age of some DVDs can be limited according to the Control Menu display. The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. Limiting playback for playback. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3 again. To turn off . CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is turned off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In Step 4, select "OFF t," then press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... Play mode is complete. To change the password 1 In Step 5, select "CHANGE PASSWORD t" using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system starts playback. z If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Step 1 to 5 of "Limiting playback for which Parental Control is turned off the Parental Control function and play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to enter a new 4-digit password. 7 Press X/x to change the parental control level...
... Play mode is complete. To change the password 1 In Step 5, select "CHANGE PASSWORD t" using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system starts playback. z If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Step 1 to 5 of "Limiting playback for which Parental Control is turned off the Parental Control function and play DVDs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be asked to enter a new 4-digit password. 7 Press X/x to change the parental control level...
Operating Instructions
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... for PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. For details on page 84 (except for the DVD menu. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH xOSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on -screen display or sound track. Selects the language from the displayed list. After you can reset all of the "SETUP" settings on using X/x, then press ENTER. Do not press POWER or 1 when resetting the system. xAUDIO (DVD only) Switches the...
... for PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. For details on page 84 (except for the DVD menu. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH xOSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on -screen display or sound track. Selects the language from the displayed list. After you can reset all of the "SETUP" settings on using X/x, then press ENTER. Do not press POWER or 1 when resetting the system. xAUDIO (DVD only) Switches the...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. , Adjust the balance parameter in the Control Menu display (page 49). , Make sure you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Set "AUDIO" to "STEREO" in the BALANCE menu (pages 28, 73). The sound loses stereo effect when you connect the system appropriately. Additional Information continued 75US The surround effect is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. It may be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo...
... speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. , Adjust the balance parameter in the Control Menu display (page 49). , Make sure you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Set "AUDIO" to "STEREO" in the BALANCE menu (pages 28, 73). The sound loses stereo effect when you connect the system appropriately. Additional Information continued 75US The surround effect is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. It may be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo...
Operating Instructions
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...-screen display Control Menu display 15 Setup Display 66 OSD 67 P PARENTAL CONTROL 58, 70, 79 PBC Playback 35, 80 PLAY MODE 38 Preset Station 30, 64 Program Play 39 Q Quick Overview 17 R Radio 64 Rear Panel 13 Region code 8, 80 Remote 14, 62 REPEAT 42 RESET 67 Resume Play 34 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 43 SCENE 15 Scene 7, 80 SCREEN SAVER 69 SCREEN SETUP 68 SHUFFLE 41 Shuffle Play 41 SIZE 71 Slow-motion Play 43 Sound Field 51 SPEAKER SETUP 71 Speaker System Hookup...
...-screen display Control Menu display 15 Setup Display 66 OSD 67 P PARENTAL CONTROL 58, 70, 79 PBC Playback 35, 80 PLAY MODE 38 Preset Station 30, 64 Program Play 39 Q Quick Overview 17 R Radio 64 Rear Panel 13 Region code 8, 80 Remote 14, 62 REPEAT 42 RESET 67 Resume Play 34 S S VIDEO 23 Scan 43 SCENE 15 Scene 7, 80 SCREEN SAVER 69 SCREEN SETUP 68 SHUFFLE 41 Shuffle Play 41 SIZE 71 Slow-motion Play 43 Sound Field 51 SPEAKER SETUP 71 Speaker System Hookup...
Operating Instructions
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... Displays the "REPEAT" display on the front panel display. wh Number buttons* Selects the items of the TV. wl ENTER Executes the items or settings. TV CH -/+ : Select the TV Channel Sony Corporation Printed in the Control Menu display. w; TV/VIDEO Changes the input mode of settings. wk DISPLAY Switches the item displayed on the TV screen. ed X PAUSE Pauses playing a disc. ef DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu on the front panel display. Note • The remote control of the system. TV : Adjust the TV volume...
... Displays the "REPEAT" display on the front panel display. wh Number buttons* Selects the items of the TV. wl ENTER Executes the items or settings. TV CH -/+ : Select the TV Channel Sony Corporation Printed in the Control Menu display. w; TV/VIDEO Changes the input mode of settings. wk DISPLAY Switches the item displayed on the TV screen. ed X PAUSE Pauses playing a disc. ef DVD MENU Displays the DVD menu on the front panel display. Note • The remote control of the system. TV : Adjust the TV volume...
Marketing Specifications
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..., Game, 2Ch Stereo) • Digital Cinema Sound™ System (Cinema Studio EX A, Cinema Studio EX B, Cinema Studio EX C) Inputs and Outputs • Headphone Jack 1/4" • 2 Audio Inputs (RCA Type): Video 1/Video 2 • Optical Digital Input (Toslink Type): Video 2 • 2 Video Inputs (Composite RCA Type): Video 1 • Audio Output (RCA Type): Video 1 • Video Output (Composite RCA Type) • S-Video Output • Component Video Output Convenience Features • Color Coded Speaker Connections • Glow Key Remote Commander • On-Screen Display for MP3...
..., Game, 2Ch Stereo) • Digital Cinema Sound™ System (Cinema Studio EX A, Cinema Studio EX B, Cinema Studio EX C) Inputs and Outputs • Headphone Jack 1/4" • 2 Audio Inputs (RCA Type): Video 1/Video 2 • Optical Digital Input (Toslink Type): Video 2 • 2 Video Inputs (Composite RCA Type): Video 1 • Audio Output (RCA Type): Video 1 • Video Output (Composite RCA Type) • S-Video Output • Component Video Output Convenience Features • Color Coded Speaker Connections • Glow Key Remote Commander • On-Screen Display for MP3...
Marketing Specifications
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... DAV-C990 DVD Dream™ System KEY TECHNOLOGY Color Coded Speaker Connections Connecting a full 5.1 Channel surround system requires no less than SIX connections to be made from the receiver to finish connecting a full 5.1 channel surround system. to the speakers (Front Left and Right, Center, Rear Left and Right and Subwoofer). General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (in Operation): 140 W • Subwoofer: 100W x 1 (3 ohms, 100Hz, 10% THD) • Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Inputs Video 1&2 Analog Audio: 150mV/50kohm Inputs Video 2 Digital Audio...
... DAV-C990 DVD Dream™ System KEY TECHNOLOGY Color Coded Speaker Connections Connecting a full 5.1 Channel surround system requires no less than SIX connections to be made from the receiver to finish connecting a full 5.1 channel surround system. to the speakers (Front Left and Right, Center, Rear Left and Right and Subwoofer). General • Power Requirements: AC120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (in Operation): 140 W • Subwoofer: 100W x 1 (3 ohms, 100Hz, 10% THD) • Input Sensitivity/Impedance: Inputs Video 1&2 Analog Audio: 150mV/50kohm Inputs Video 2 Digital Audio...
