Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... state to any Sony authorized service facility. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 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 invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc.
... state to any Sony authorized service facility. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 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 invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc.
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to use of optical instruments with the limits for help. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on a circuit different from the wall outlet (mains) if you call the CATV system installer's attention to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating it any changes or...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to use of optical instruments with the limits for help. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on a circuit different from the wall outlet (mains) if you call the CATV system installer's attention to correct the interference by qualified personnel before operating it any changes or...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... Locking Discs 59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 63 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 64 Enjoying the Sound of Other Components 65 Enjoying the Radio 66 Using the Sleep Timer 68 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 69 Returning to the Default Settings ......... 69 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 71 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings...
... Locking Discs 59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 63 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 64 Enjoying the Sound of Other Components 65 Enjoying the Radio 66 Using the Sleep Timer 68 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 69 Returning to the Default Settings ......... 69 Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 71 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options Function name of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY LIST]. [TIME/TEXT] (page 47) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Input the time code for JPEG files. Displays the DVD/CD text...
... OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER DVD VIDEO Type of disc being played*3 Playing time*4 Current setting Options Function name of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY LIST]. [TIME/TEXT] (page 47) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Input the time code for JPEG files. Displays the DVD/CD text...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to change each setting, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). Quick Setup is in any Step. 29US The Quick Setup display appears. Note • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. 11 Press X/x to select the center speaker distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: 3.0m...
... for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to change each setting, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). Quick Setup is in any Step. 29US The Quick Setup display appears. Note • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. 11 Press X/x to select the center speaker distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in stop mode. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: 3.0m...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... Setup Display. - The resume point is displayed when you stopped playing may not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play. • This function may be cleared when: - you change the settings on the disc to 99 tracks. the system enters standby mode (DATA CD only). • Resume Play does not work with some discs. • Depending on a disc Total time of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC...
... Setup Display. - The resume point is displayed when you stopped playing may not work during Program Play and Shuffle Play. • This function may be cleared when: - you change the settings on the disc to 99 tracks. the system enters standby mode (DATA CD only). • Resume Play does not work with some discs. • Depending on a disc Total time of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To activate this function, set [MULTI-DISC...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... audio) [ALBUM] [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) [ALBUM] [FILE] Example: when you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the current title) is the same number recorded on the disc. 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the time code (DVD VIDEO only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time...
... audio) [ALBUM] [TRACK] x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG file) [ALBUM] [FILE] Example: when you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the current title) is the same number recorded on the disc. 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the time code (DVD VIDEO only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... and you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [AUTO] or [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 42), the "NO AUDIO" message appears on the front panel display. • If you play a disc containing MP3 files only and you set to the original display when several seconds has elapsed. t Station name*1 r Frequency*2 *1 This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station (page 67). *2 Returns to "TUNER AM" or "TUNER FM," you...
... and you set [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] to [AUTO] or [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 42), the "NO AUDIO" message appears on the front panel display. • If you play a disc containing MP3 files only and you set to the original display when several seconds has elapsed. t Station name*1 r Frequency*2 *1 This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station (page 67). *2 Returns to "TUNER AM" or "TUNER FM," you...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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...your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Limiting playback for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD 3 Press X/x to enter a new 4-digit password. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. The Control Menu appears. 60US Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you have not entered a password The display for playback. x When you to select [PARENTAL CONTROL...
...your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Limiting playback for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD 3 Press X/x to enter a new 4-digit password. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. The Control Menu appears. 60US Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] function allows you have not entered a password The display for playback. x When you to select [PARENTAL CONTROL...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... page 62 using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is selected. Tip • If you may be asked to select [LEVEL], then press ENTER. If the Resume Play mode is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The system starts playback. The display will show different items depending on the disc type. • When you play a disc for which do not have the Parental Control function, playback...
... page 62 using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is selected. Tip • If you may be asked to select [LEVEL], then press ENTER. If the Resume Play mode is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The system starts playback. The display will show different items depending on the disc type. • When you play a disc for which do not have the Parental Control function, playback...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... SONY TV and this system. Set your TV. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on the TV. Operating for North American models. By pressing Number TV CH + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit time 0.5 (Default) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 64US Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you set with one button push. The TV's input source is selected...
... SONY TV and this system. Set your TV. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on the TV. Operating for North American models. By pressing Number TV CH + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmit time 0.5 (Default) 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 64US Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you set with one button push. The TV's input source is selected...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... Sound of Other Components AMP MENU FUNCTION X/x/c ENTER Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to "ATT ON." Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the TV and this function may not work . When "ATTENUATE" is set to the operation manual supplied with the components for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on "ATTENUATE," see page 66. 65US Refer to "ATT OFF." Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "VIDEO...
... Sound of Other Components AMP MENU FUNCTION X/x/c ENTER Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to "ATT ON." Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the TV and this function may not work . When "ATTENUATE" is set to the operation manual supplied with the components for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on "ATTENUATE," see page 66. 65US Refer to "ATT OFF." Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "VIDEO...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... C/X/x/c ENTER TUNING -/+ FUNCTION VOLUME +/- PRESET -/+ Presetting radio stations You can also connect the components with a high audio output level Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/ SAT jacks on the rear panel. You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. The AMP menu turns off. Tip • To return to the VIDEO function, select "ATT OFF" at Step 4. Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display changes to "SAT." A preset number appears in the front panel display. "TUNED" and "ST" (for stereo program) appear...
... C/X/x/c ENTER TUNING -/+ FUNCTION VOLUME +/- PRESET -/+ Presetting radio stations You can also connect the components with a high audio output level Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/ SAT jacks on the rear panel. You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. The AMP menu turns off. Tip • To return to the VIDEO function, select "ATT OFF" at Step 4. Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display changes to "SAT." A preset number appears in the front panel display. "TUNED" and "ST" (for stereo program) appear...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... changes according to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. 3 Press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in the disc is selected. x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] using the number buttons...
... changes according to the Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. 3 Press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in the disc is selected. x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select [ORIGINAL], the language given priority in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] using the number buttons...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... the Setup Display. x [DISTANCE] The default distance setting for a moment. • Depending on the settings of the speakers to the system. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: YES YES BEHIND YES To return to the default setting. Position diagram A B 90 A 45 B 20 [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [BEHIND]: Select this if surround speakers...
... the Setup Display. x [DISTANCE] The default distance setting for a moment. • Depending on the settings of the speakers to the system. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: YES YES BEHIND YES To return to the default setting. Position diagram A B 90 A 45 B 20 [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [BEHIND]: Select this if surround speakers...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Power The power is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from the system. • You have set progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 22). • Even if your TV is connected securely. Picture noise appears. • The disc is not turned on the system. Notes about the Discs On handling discs...
... use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Power The power is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from the system. • You have set progressive format. In this case, return the setting to interlace format (the default setting) (page 22). • Even if your TV is connected securely. Picture noise appears. • The disc is not turned on the system. Notes about the Discs On handling discs...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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... preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by pressing AUDIO (page 52). • Make sure the system is in pause mode or in the front panel display. • The system is connected properly. There is on (page 54). • Depending on the disc, the sound may cause damage to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 54). No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound...
... preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by pressing AUDIO (page 52). • Make sure the system is in pause mode or in the front panel display. • The system is connected properly. There is on (page 54). • Depending on the disc, the sound may cause damage to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 54). No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound...
Operating Instructions (Main Stereo System)
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..., 40 Multi Session CD 7 Multi-angle function 58, 86 MULTI-DISC RESUME 74 Multilingual function 86 Muting 32 N Naming preset stations 67 O On-screen display Control Menu display 9 Setup Display 70 ORIGINAL 37 OSD 71 Other Component Hookup 25 P PARENTAL CONTROL 60, 86 PAUSE MODE 74 PBC Playback 7, 37, 86 PICTURE NAVI 41, 48 PLAY LIST 37 Preset Station 66 Program Play 33 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 22 Progressive format 22, 86 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 23 Q Quick Setup 28 R Radio 67 Rear Panel 91 Region Code 7, 86 Remote 12...
..., 40 Multi Session CD 7 Multi-angle function 58, 86 MULTI-DISC RESUME 74 Multilingual function 86 Muting 32 N Naming preset stations 67 O On-screen display Control Menu display 9 Setup Display 70 ORIGINAL 37 OSD 71 Other Component Hookup 25 P PARENTAL CONTROL 60, 86 PAUSE MODE 74 PBC Playback 7, 37, 86 PICTURE NAVI 41, 48 PLAY LIST 37 Preset Station 66 Program Play 33 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 22 Progressive format 22, 86 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 23 Q Quick Setup 28 R Radio 67 Rear Panel 91 Region Code 7, 86 Remote 12...
Marketing Specifications
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...;, Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Pro Logic® II decoding Theatre Sync :Sony WEGA ™ Television Direct Simple Macr MP3 Playback1 Key Technologies Digital Tuner w/ 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 Playback11 Subwoofer Satellite System Contains 1 Subwoofer, Center Speaker, 2 Satellite Speakers, 2 Floor Standing Front Speakers Magnetically Shielded Front, Center, Rear, Subwoofer Subwoofer 6-1/4" Woofer Driver 5 Disc DVD Player/Receiver Convenience Feature A/V Universal Remote Commander® Remote Control Digital Signal Processing (DSP type) 32 Bit Digital Cinema Sound...
...;, Dolby® Digital and Dolby® Pro Logic® II decoding Theatre Sync :Sony WEGA ™ Television Direct Simple Macr MP3 Playback1 Key Technologies Digital Tuner w/ 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 Playback11 Subwoofer Satellite System Contains 1 Subwoofer, Center Speaker, 2 Satellite Speakers, 2 Floor Standing Front Speakers Magnetically Shielded Front, Center, Rear, Subwoofer Subwoofer 6-1/4" Woofer Driver 5 Disc DVD Player/Receiver Convenience Feature A/V Universal Remote Commander® Remote Control Digital Signal Processing (DSP type) 32 Bit Digital Cinema Sound...
Marketing Specifications
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... x 132 x 107mm) Weight (Approx.): 1 lb, 2 oz (500 g) Subwoofer Speaker Speaker Speaker Unit: SS-WS32 Speaker Type: Enclosure- Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of .7% 1. DAV-DX250 Integrated DVD System Specifications DVD, VCD, CD Player Audio Frequency Response: (DVD, 96 kHz PCM) 2- 44,000Hz, 1.0dB Video Picture Ability: VCD Version 2.0, Picture Navigator, OSD Control Play Mode: Shuffle, Program, Repeat Digital-to change without notice. Front: 10 3/13 x 43 7/12 x 10 3/13" (260 x 1107 x 260mm); Surround: 1 lb 2 oz (500 g);
... x 132 x 107mm) Weight (Approx.): 1 lb, 2 oz (500 g) Subwoofer Speaker Speaker Speaker Unit: SS-WS32 Speaker Type: Enclosure- Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of .7% 1. DAV-DX250 Integrated DVD System Specifications DVD, VCD, CD Player Audio Frequency Response: (DVD, 96 kHz PCM) 2- 44,000Hz, 1.0dB Video Picture Ability: VCD Version 2.0, Picture Navigator, OSD Control Play Mode: Shuffle, Program, Repeat Digital-to change without notice. Front: 10 3/13 x 43 7/12 x 10 3/13" (260 x 1107 x 260mm); Surround: 1 lb 2 oz (500 g);