Limited Warranty (US Only)
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..., accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 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 within 90...
..., accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of protection, to any authorized Sony service facility. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 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 within 90...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a place subject to use of the unit. To disconnect the cord, pull it for an extended period of...
... by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a place subject to use of the unit. To disconnect the cord, pull it for an extended period of...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 10 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Hookup Overview 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 15 Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup ......... 24 Step 3: TV Hookup 25 Step 4: Other Component Hookup........ 30 Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead 32 Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration 32 Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 33 Speaker Setup 35 Playing Discs Playing Discs 36 Using the DVD's Menu 41 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY...
... Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 10 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Hookup Overview 14 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 15 Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup ......... 24 Step 3: TV Hookup 25 Step 4: Other Component Hookup........ 30 Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead 32 Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration 32 Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 33 Speaker Setup 35 Playing Discs Playing Discs 36 Using the DVD's Menu 41 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 79 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 81 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 82 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions 85 Notes about the Discs 86 Troubleshooting 86 Self-diagnosis Function 89 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 90 Glossary 91 Language Code List 94 Index to Parts and Controls 95 DVD Setup Display List 100 AMP Menu List 102 Index 103 5US
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 79 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 81 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 82 [SPEAKER SETUP] Additional Information Precautions 85 Notes about the Discs 86 Troubleshooting 86 Self-diagnosis Function 89 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 90 Glossary 91 Language Code List 94 Index to Parts and Controls 95 DVD Setup Display List 100 AMP Menu List 102 Index 103 5US
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... the speakers you are using. [CUSTOM] Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 39) Plays the track in the Control Menu 2 for DATA CDs. *4 Displays the date for picture and music searching. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [MULTI/2CH] (page 42) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 38) Selects...
... the speakers you are using. [CUSTOM] Setup In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 39) Plays the track in the Control Menu 2 for DATA CDs. *4 Displays the date for picture and music searching. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY. Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. [MULTI/2CH] (page 42) Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available. [PROGRAM] (page 38) Selects...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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...:55 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or track (Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Tip • When the Control Menu display is selected (** refers to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using...
...:55 DVD VIDEO Selected row 3 Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x or the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc., number you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW) or track (Super Audio CD/CD) by pressing CLEAR, then select another number. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. Tip • When the Control Menu display is selected (** refers to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... is displayed "NO TEXT." • The system can also check the DVD text and MP3 folder name/file name recorded on the front panel display. The following display appears. Tip • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are playing. Viewing the Station Name or Frequency in the...
... is displayed "NO TEXT." • The system can also check the DVD text and MP3 folder name/file name recorded on the front panel display. The following display appears. Tip • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are playing. Viewing the Station Name or Frequency in the...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (digital connection) at low volume x NIGHT You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field. When you want appears in the front panel display. x HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. AUTO" or "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. For example, if you select a function...
... or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (digital connection) at low volume x NIGHT You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field. When you want appears in the front panel display. x HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. AUTO" or "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. For example, if you select a function...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... play , enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. x When you have already registered a password The display for your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for children [PARENTAL CONTROL] (DVD only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]." 2 Press X/x to select...
... play , enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. x When you have already registered a password The display for your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for children [PARENTAL CONTROL] (DVD only) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]." 2 Press X/x to select...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on the disc type. • When you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to change the level. Note • The Control Menu display will ask you to select the level you are asked to 3 of "Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]." If the Resume Play mode is selected. To play a disc for entering your password appears, enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then...
... Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on the disc type. • When you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to change the level. Note • The Control Menu display will ask you to select the level you are asked to 3 of "Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]." If the Resume Play mode is selected. To play a disc for entering your password appears, enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... buttons, set the remote to the TV mode by using the number buttons. If the setting is selected. * To use some of your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you do not operate the remote for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to this system (see the instructions of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off when you set with one button push. To select the TV channels...
... buttons, set the remote to the TV mode by using the number buttons. If the setting is selected. * To use some of your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you do not operate the remote for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to this system (see the instructions of the buttons above. • The TV mode turns off when you set with one button push. To select the TV channels...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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...) using the number buttons. The transmit time from the remote, the TV button flashes. If this system while the TV button is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times quickly. Other Operations By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* CLEAR* ALBUM -* ALBUM +* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 COMPONENT 1 INPUT COMPONENT 2 INPUT COMPONENT 3 INPUT COMPONENT 4 INPUT * Except for SONY TVs. (This function may not work , change the transmit time. If you successfully set the transmit time code...
...) using the number buttons. The transmit time from the remote, the TV button flashes. If this system while the TV button is unsuccessful, the TV button flashes 5 times quickly. Other Operations By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* CLEAR* ALBUM -* ALBUM +* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 COMPONENT 1 INPUT COMPONENT 2 INPUT COMPONENT 3 INPUT COMPONENT 4 INPUT * Except for SONY TVs. (This function may not work , change the transmit time. If you successfully set the transmit time code...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press ENTER. continued 77US The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [SETUP], 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 the setup item from 78 to items such as picture and sound. The Setup Display appears. X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work...
... SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then press ENTER. continued 77US The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [SETUP], 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 the setup item from 78 to items such as picture and sound. The Setup Display appears. X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... sound track. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you select [OTHERS t] in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] using the number buttons. Do not press [/ 1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to normal screen, press CLEAR. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO 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 [MENU], [AUDIO...
... sound track. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you select [OTHERS t] in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] using the number buttons. Do not press [/ 1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to normal screen, press CLEAR. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX HDMI RESOLUTION: AUTO 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 [MENU], [AUDIO...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... number of channels priority when you set up to [AUTO], the language may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. [OFF] [AUTO] [PCM] The sound is selected, DUAL MONO, AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC, DSGX, and sound field functions are underlined. Does not store the resume settings in the Setup Display. Settings and Adjustments Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this position. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound...
... number of channels priority when you set up to [AUTO], the language may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of audio signal output from the HDMI OUT jack. [OFF] [AUTO] [PCM] The sound is selected, DUAL MONO, AUDIO DRC, A/V SYNC, DSGX, and sound field functions are underlined. Does not store the resume settings in the Setup Display. Settings and Adjustments Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this position. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... default setting when changing a setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: YES YES BEHIND YES To return to the system. When you set for the size of the speakers you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the settings of the speakers to the default setting. Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the distance using...
... default setting when changing a setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL(FRONT): LEVEL(SURROUND): TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: YES YES BEHIND YES To return to the system. When you set for the size of the speakers you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the settings of the speakers to the default setting. Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the distance using...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... using only the specified speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the problem cannot be affected when you can only play back a standard circular disc. Power The power is not set progressive format. Do not use this troubleshooting guide to the correct TV input jack (page 25). • The video input on the TV is not turned on the system. If "PROTECT" and "UNPLUG" appears alternately in direct...
... using only the specified speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the problem cannot be affected when you can only play back a standard circular disc. Power The power is not set progressive format. Do not use this troubleshooting guide to the correct TV input jack (page 25). • The video input on the TV is not turned on the system. If "PROTECT" and "UNPLUG" appears alternately in direct...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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...; Set [AUDIO] to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 60). Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. • Clean the disc. Even though you can see the on-screen displays. Connect the TV and the system using a video jack other options. Change the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in Slow-motion Play mode. No sound is output from the center speaker only. Sound There is no sound from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function...
...; Set [AUDIO] to "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" (page 60). Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. • Clean the disc. Even though you can see the on-screen displays. Connect the TV and the system using a video jack other options. Change the [HDMI RESOLUTION] setting in Slow-motion Play mode. No sound is output from the center speaker only. Sound There is no sound from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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.... Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of stereo rear channel and there is the same as Film based or Video based software. The data capacity of a CD. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that are compatible with the DVD. Film based software, Video based software DVDs can be classified as a CD. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital contents protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding...
.... Multi-angle function Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of stereo rear channel and there is the same as Film based or Video based software. The data capacity of a CD. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that are compatible with the DVD. Film based software, Video based software DVDs can be classified as a CD. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (high-bandwidth digital contents protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding...
DAVFX80 Instructions (complete HT system)
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... 7 Multi-angle function 64, 92 MULTI-DISC RESUME 81 Multilingual function 93 Multiplex broadcast sound 72 Muting 37 N Naming preset stations 74 O On-screen display Control Menu display 10 Setup Display 77 ORIGINAL 42 OSD 78 Other Component Hookup 30 P PARENTAL CONTROL 66, 93 PAUSE MODE 81 PBC Playback 7, 43, 93 PICTURE NAVI 47, 54 PLAY LIST 42 Preset Station 73 Program Play 38 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 27 Progressive format 27, 93 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 27 Q Quick Setup 33 R Radio 74 Rear Panel 97 Region Code 8, 93 Remote...
... 7 Multi-angle function 64, 92 MULTI-DISC RESUME 81 Multilingual function 93 Multiplex broadcast sound 72 Muting 37 N Naming preset stations 74 O On-screen display Control Menu display 10 Setup Display 77 ORIGINAL 42 OSD 78 Other Component Hookup 30 P PARENTAL CONTROL 66, 93 PAUSE MODE 81 PBC Playback 7, 43, 93 PICTURE NAVI 47, 54 PLAY LIST 42 Preset Station 73 Program Play 38 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 27 Progressive format 27, 93 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 27 Q Quick Setup 33 R Radio 74 Rear Panel 97 Region Code 8, 93 Remote...