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2-661-597-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX355/DX375 ©2006 Sony Corporation
2-661-597-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX355/DX375 ©2006 Sony Corporation
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... directly from a cold to the lenses. Welcome! Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes... before operating the unit. It is designed to be operated in an inclined position. When you first install the unit, or when you for future reference. 3US Thank you move it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System...
... directly from a cold to the lenses. Welcome! Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes... before operating the unit. It is designed to be operated in an inclined position. When you first install the unit, or when you for future reference. 3US Thank you move it for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System...
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...49 (A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 50 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 52 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 54 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC... the THEATRE SYNC Function 61 Using the Sound Effect 62 Using the Sleep Timer 63 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - Table of the Front Panel Display 63 4US ADVANCED - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting...
...49 (A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD 49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 50 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 52 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound 54 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC... the THEATRE SYNC Function 61 Using the Sound Effect 62 Using the Sleep Timer 63 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - Table of the Front Panel Display 63 4US ADVANCED - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting...
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... appear in the display) Specifications 85 Glossary 87 Language Code List 91 Index to Parts and Controls 92 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 94 DVD Setup Display List 97 AMP Menu List 98 Index 99 5US
... appear in the display) Specifications 85 Glossary 87 Language Code List 91 Index to Parts and Controls 92 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 94 DVD Setup Display List 97 AMP Menu List 98 Index 99 5US
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... on the remote. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX355 only." • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual describe ...the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in this manual. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for DAVDX355 and DAV-DX375. DAV-DX355 is a standard ...
... on the remote. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX355 only." • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual describe ...the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. • Measurements are expressed in this manual. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for DAVDX355 and DAV-DX375. DAV-DX355 is a standard ...
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Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Example of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (... software. CD Graphics (Latin American models only) - audio CD format - This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files...
Note about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to UDF (Universal Disc Format) Example of discs DVD VIDEO Disc logo DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Super Audio CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (... software. CD Graphics (Latin American models only) - audio CD format - This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files...
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...property rights. Use of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This system incorporates with digital audio material on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are... in the first session. For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by Macrovision, and is prohibited by some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Recently, various music discs...
...property rights. Use of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This system incorporates with digital audio material on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," and the double-D symbol are... in the first session. For more information, see the operating instructions for home and other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by Macrovision, and is prohibited by some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. Recently, various music discs...
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... connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO...R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13US To accept progressive signals, see page 24. Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to 4 on the following pages. BASIC - For other TV connections, see page 26. Getting Started -
... connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO...R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13US To accept progressive signals, see page 24. Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to 4 on the following pages. BASIC - For other TV connections, see page 26. Getting Started -
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DAV-DX375 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA R AUDIO IN L TV VCR R AUDIO IN L AM COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14US Getting Started - BASIC -
DAV-DX375 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA R AUDIO IN L TV VCR R AUDIO IN L AM COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14US Getting Started - BASIC -
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... Press X/x to make the minimum number of the screen. BASIC - The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on -screen display appears. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . The ... 19US For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to select the setting that the signal from the system appears on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Getting Started - You cannot operate steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 73) 8...
... Press X/x to make the minimum number of the screen. BASIC - The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on -screen display appears. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press . The ... 19US For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to select the setting that the signal from the system appears on the TV. 2 Press [/1. Getting Started - You cannot operate steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 73) 8...
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The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . Getting Started - The Quick Setup display appears. 21US BASIC - To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . Getting Started - The Quick Setup display appears. 21US BASIC - To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode.
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... * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Check the jacks of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to D (HDMI). TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the...
... * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Check the jacks of High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specifications. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to D (HDMI). TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the...
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"PROGRE" lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the ... (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) r P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) r INTERLACE x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) Select this under the above conditions are not met. 26US the TV is connected to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION +/-
"PROGRE" lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the ... (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) r P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) r INTERLACE x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) Select this under the above conditions are not met. 26US the TV is connected to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION +/-
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... jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). Video-based software is connected to match the type of DVD software that you play video-based software in the interlace format. 27US Note • When you are output in progressive signal format, ...unnatural due to be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Getting Started - x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - ADVANCED ...
... jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). Video-based software is connected to match the type of DVD software that you play video-based software in the interlace format. 27US Note • When you are output in progressive signal format, ...unnatural due to be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Getting Started - x INTERLACE Select this setting when: - Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, - ADVANCED ...
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... other component through the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. AUDIO OUT L R (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L To TV (AUDIO IN) MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA R AUDIO IN L TV VCR R AUDIO...
... other component through the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. AUDIO OUT L R (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L To TV (AUDIO IN) MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA R AUDIO IN L TV VCR R AUDIO...
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...but not selected. Tip • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as this system. 3 Press "/1. The volume level appears on the system status, the volume level may be different or restricted. The system turns on the system. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- To play ). Basic Operations Disc tray DISC 1-5 Connect ...disc is green. To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the inner circle of the system. When no disc. - green: the disc is selected, or the disc is set to select "DVD." 30US When you want. Basic Operations Playing Discs Adjust the "/1 A H FUNCTION volume 4...
...but not selected. Tip • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as this system. 3 Press "/1. The volume level appears on the system status, the volume level may be different or restricted. The system turns on the system. to "DVD," press FUNCTION +/- To play ). Basic Operations Disc tray DISC 1-5 Connect ...disc is green. To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the inner circle of the system. When no disc. - green: the disc is selected, or the disc is set to select "DVD." 30US When you want. Basic Operations Playing Discs Adjust the "/1 A H FUNCTION volume 4...
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... Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on . Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. About DVD 5-DISC changer Sub Tray Stocker Disc DISC 3 Main Tray DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit...CD Graphics (Latin American models only), the picture may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on the desired disc system. Briefly fast forward the current scene** (instant advance) during playback. To save the power in standby mode Press "/1...
... Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on . Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. About DVD 5-DISC changer Sub Tray Stocker Disc DISC 3 Main Tray DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 Playing unit...CD Graphics (Latin American models only), the picture may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on the desired disc system. Briefly fast forward the current scene** (instant advance) during playback. To save the power in standby mode Press "/1...
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The setting is changed. • ATT OFF: normal input level. 5 Press . DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV t VCR t AUDIO t ... The AMP menu turns off. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c, AMP MENU FUNCTION +/- Press FUNCTION +/- ... the input level from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV or VCR jacks on the rear of the system changes in the following sequence. Each time you can use a VCR or other components. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Refer to the TV or VCR jacks on the...
The setting is changed. • ATT OFF: normal input level. 5 Press . DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV t VCR t AUDIO t ... The AMP menu turns off. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c, AMP MENU FUNCTION +/- Press FUNCTION +/- ... the input level from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV or VCR jacks on the rear of the system changes in the following sequence. Each time you can use a VCR or other components. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- Refer to the TV or VCR jacks on the...
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Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only) Press /m or M/ when the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame. With each press, playback speed becomes faster. 36US To return ...one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3, and JPEG) When the system is in pause mode. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVDR/DVD-RW only). Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze...
Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only) Press /m or M/ when the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to the next frame. With each press, playback speed becomes faster. 36US To return ...one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for Super Audio CD, CD, MP3, and JPEG) When the system is in pause mode. Press (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVDR/DVD-RW only). Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze...
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The system starts playback from the selected number. continued 37US The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO 4 Press ...TIME/TEXT] Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to a number). If you can search a VIDEO CD/...
The system starts playback from the selected number. continued 37US The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press . [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO 4 Press ...TIME/TEXT] Select [TIME/TEXT] to search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to a number). If you can search a VIDEO CD/...