The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... in the early 1980s changed all that contained the full Dolby Stereo encoded sound track! The Dolby Digital system (right) offers digital sound... quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate signals for Surround-Left and Surround-Right. Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Surround sound began in the movies, with just one channel of audio. The Sony... experience. Even when there are two Surround speakers, they are being driven with the urge to just one Surround...
... in the early 1980s changed all that contained the full Dolby Stereo encoded sound track! The Dolby Digital system (right) offers digital sound... quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate signals for Surround-Left and Surround-Right. Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Surround sound began in the movies, with just one channel of audio. The Sony... experience. Even when there are two Surround speakers, they are being driven with the urge to just one Surround...
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 (...Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP 67 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 68 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 70 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP 71 Additional Information 74 Troubleshooting 74 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 78 Glossary ...78 Specifications...
... 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 (...Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP 67 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 68 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 70 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP 71 Additional Information 74 Troubleshooting 74 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display 78 Glossary ...78 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... you cannot change them. Specify the position and height to display 9 SP. SETUP - Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are underlined. • CENTER (center speaker) -YES: Normally select this. -NO: Select this if no center speaker is used. • REAR (rear speakers) -YES: Normally select this if no rear speaker is stored in the system. You...
... you cannot change them. Specify the position and height to display 9 SP. SETUP - Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are underlined. • CENTER (center speaker) -YES: Normally select this. -NO: Select this if no center speaker is used. • REAR (rear speakers) -YES: Normally select this if no rear speaker is stored in the system. You...
Operating Instructions
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... excessive sound. Y" appears. Use X/x to select the following items. xDIMMER You can reproduce the sound in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can change the brightness of the subwoofer (-6 dB to "NORMAL SURROUND," you select Y by pressing ENTER, "ALL CLEAR!" The source recorded in 5.1 channel ... Pro Logic II. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 92CH MODE. This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the system can control the brightness of the rear speakers (-6 dB to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display ...
... excessive sound. Y" appears. Use X/x to select the following items. xDIMMER You can reproduce the sound in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can change the brightness of the subwoofer (-6 dB to "NORMAL SURROUND," you select Y by pressing ENTER, "ALL CLEAR!" The source recorded in 5.1 channel ... Pro Logic II. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 92CH MODE. This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the system can control the brightness of the rear speakers (-6 dB to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display ...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. 49US Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is displayed. 2 Press X/x to select (AUDIO), then press ENTER. Note Not all depends on the DVD, the choice of the selected channel through both speakers. Refer to be played. 4 Press ENTER....multichannel playback area • 2CH: The disc has the 2 channel playback area. • CD: When you press the button, the item changes. xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD The default setting is turned off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu ...
...8226; During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. 49US Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is displayed. 2 Press X/x to select (AUDIO), then press ENTER. Note Not all depends on the DVD, the choice of the selected channel through both speakers. Refer to be played. 4 Press ENTER....multichannel playback area • 2CH: The disc has the 2 channel playback area. • CD: When you press the button, the item changes. xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD The default setting is turned off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu ...
Operating Instructions
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... subwoofer settings are located in "REAR," specify the position and height of the rear speakers. Then use the test tone to "NONE." BEHIND (LOW) Select this if the rear speakers are fixed, you cannot change them. Specifying the rear speaker position and height If you have connected and their distance from your listening position...
... subwoofer settings are located in "REAR," specify the position and height of the rear speakers. Then use the test tone to "NONE." BEHIND (LOW) Select this if the rear speakers are fixed, you cannot change them. Specifying the rear speaker position and height If you have connected and their distance from your listening position...
Operating Instructions
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... meters (15.0 ft) closer to your listening position than the front speakers. Notes • When you move the speakers. REAR 3.4 m/ 12 ft Rear speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters (5.0 ft) forward closer to change the value in the Setup Display when you set the distance, the... sound cuts off for easy adjustment. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the rear speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). Position diagram A B 90 A 45 B 20 Height ...
... meters (15.0 ft) closer to your listening position than the front speakers. Notes • When you move the speakers. REAR 3.4 m/ 12 ft Rear speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters (5.0 ft) forward closer to change the value in the Setup Display when you set the distance, the... sound cuts off for easy adjustment. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the rear speakers (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). Position diagram A B 90 A 45 B 20 Height ...
Operating Instructions
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... some of the operations above. The system does not operate properly. , If static electricity, etc., causes the system to operate abnormally, press POWER on the system to do not appear on the screen in the language you may not be changed . , Multilingual tracks are not recorded...was activated. (See the table on page 78.) A disc cannot be changed . , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the speaker connections. The subtitle language cannot be turned off. , The DVD prohibits ...
... some of the operations above. The system does not operate properly. , If static electricity, etc., causes the system to operate abnormally, press POWER on the system to do not appear on the screen in the language you may not be changed . , Multilingual tracks are not recorded...was activated. (See the table on page 78.) A disc cannot be changed . , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the speaker connections. The subtitle language cannot be turned off. , The DVD prohibits ...
Operating Instructions
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...of the video camera, for the sound or subtitles in digital. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be classified as a single "field" and is recorded discrete and processed in a picture are shown ...though its original size. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you to limit playback of rear speakers and a center speaker. The audio data is for use with any new sounds or tonal colorations. Multilingual function Several languages for a...of a CD. Music mode The Music mode is 7 times that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
...of the video camera, for the sound or subtitles in digital. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be classified as a single "field" and is recorded discrete and processed in a picture are shown ...though its original size. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you to limit playback of rear speakers and a center speaker. The audio data is for use with any new sounds or tonal colorations. Multilingual function Several languages for a...of a CD. Music mode The Music mode is 7 times that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Operating Instructions
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... ohms S video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/Rear Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 50 mm (2 inches) dia. balance dome 3 ohms 66 × 1051 × 75 mm (2 5/8 ×... (9 lb 12 oz) 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to change without notice. 82US AM tuner section System Tuning range Antenna Intermediate frequency PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system 530 - 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 - 1,710 kHz (with the...
... ohms S video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/Rear Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 50 mm (2 inches) dia. balance dome 3 ohms 66 × 1051 × 75 mm (2 5/8 ×... (9 lb 12 oz) 5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to change without notice. 82US AM tuner section System Tuning range Antenna Intermediate frequency PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system 530 - 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 - 1,710 kHz (with the...
Operating Instructions
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PG13 3. PG 2. 1. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD OFF AUTO DISTANCE LEVEL SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER REAR CENTER REAR SIDE LOW HIGH NONE YES 1.0m ~15m/ 3ft ~ 50ft 0m ~15m/ 0ft ~ 50ft 0m ~... INTERLACE SUBTITLE (Select the language you PROGRESSIVE want to use from the actual display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the SPEAKER SETUP displayed language list.) SIZE FRONT YES CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL LEVEL CONTROL OFF 8. R 5. 4. NC17 6. DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with...
PG13 3. PG 2. 1. G STANDARD USA OTHERSt CHANGE PASSWORD OFF AUTO DISTANCE LEVEL SUBWOOFER FRONT CENTER REAR CENTER REAR SIDE LOW HIGH NONE YES 1.0m ~15m/ 3ft ~ 50ft 0m ~15m/ 0ft ~ 50ft 0m ~... INTERLACE SUBTITLE (Select the language you PROGRESSIVE want to use from the actual display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the SPEAKER SETUP displayed language list.) SIZE FRONT YES CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL LEVEL CONTROL OFF 8. R 5. 4. NC17 6. DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with...
Operating Instructions
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... sound field. TUNING -/+ : Scan all preset stations. Note • The remote control of settings. TV CH -/+ : Select the TV Channel Sony Corporation Printed in the pause mode. qf DVD TOP MENU Displays the title menu on the TV screen. TV : Selects channel numbers. TV : Press...speaker set up parameters on the front panel display. * Depending on the TV screen to set , you want to the Continuous play, etc. 7 PLAY MODE Selects program or shuffle play mode. 8 AUDIO Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD. 9 ANGLE Changes the angles when playing a DVD. Adjust the SYSTEM...
... sound field. TUNING -/+ : Scan all preset stations. Note • The remote control of settings. TV CH -/+ : Select the TV Channel Sony Corporation Printed in the pause mode. qf DVD TOP MENU Displays the title menu on the TV screen. TV : Selects channel numbers. TV : Press...speaker set up parameters on the front panel display. * Depending on the TV screen to set , you want to the Continuous play, etc. 7 PLAY MODE Selects program or shuffle play mode. 8 AUDIO Changes the sound while playing a DVD or VIDEO CD. 9 ANGLE Changes the angles when playing a DVD. Adjust the SYSTEM...
Marketing Specifications
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... Commander • On-Screen Display for MP3 Playback • On-Screen Display for Speaker and TV Setup • Custom Parental Control (for Slim Design • Play Exchange Function Change a Disc while playing another Disc • Progressive Scan Output 480P • Tuner...characters) • Selectable Component Video Output (Interlace/Progressive) Product Information DAV-C990 DVD Dream™ System KEY FEATURES • 5-Disc DVD/SACD/CD Changer with 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets • Magnetically Shielded Speakers • CD-R/CD-RW Playback • Color Fluorescent Display ...
... Commander • On-Screen Display for MP3 Playback • On-Screen Display for Speaker and TV Setup • Custom Parental Control (for Slim Design • Play Exchange Function Change a Disc while playing another Disc • Progressive Scan Output 480P • Tuner...characters) • Selectable Component Video Output (Interlace/Progressive) Product Information DAV-C990 DVD Dream™ System KEY FEATURES • 5-Disc DVD/SACD/CD Changer with 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets • Magnetically Shielded Speakers • CD-R/CD-RW Playback • Color Fluorescent Display ...
Marketing Specifications
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...: (4) 2" Woofers and 1" Balance Dome Tweeter • Nominal Impedance: 3 ohms • Approx. Dimensions (W/H/D): 14" x 27/8" 15" • Approx. Product Information 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 match green with green, etc. With...
...: (4) 2" Woofers and 1" Balance Dome Tweeter • Nominal Impedance: 3 ohms • Approx. Dimensions (W/H/D): 14" x 27/8" 15" • Approx. Product Information 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 match green with green, etc. With...