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... that may cause harmful interference to persons. For the customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to operate this product. Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. These limits are cautioned...installation. This label is located inside the enclosure. And do not expose the unit to an outlet on the rear exterior. DAV-C450 Serial No CAUTION As the laser beam used in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the ...
... that may cause harmful interference to persons. For the customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Refer to them whenever you call the CATV system installer's attention to operate this product. Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. These limits are cautioned...installation. This label is located inside the enclosure. And do not expose the unit to an outlet on the rear exterior. DAV-C450 Serial No CAUTION As the laser beam used in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the ...
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As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this Sony Compact AV System. For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. Thank you for purchasing this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for energy efficiency. 3GB registered mark. Welcome!
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this Sony Compact AV System. For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. Thank you for purchasing this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for future reference. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for energy efficiency. 3GB registered mark. Welcome!
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...the system. ...system turned...system...system. • At...system... the system is...system...system in...system. If you have it checked by putting anything on the bottom. • Do not place the system... in a location near heat sources, or in a location with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged. 4GB • For power saving purposes, the system... can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place the system...system is completely off by the POWER switch...system, take out any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system...the system ...
...the system. ...system turned...system...system. • At...system... the system is...system...system in...system. If you have it checked by putting anything on the bottom. • Do not place the system... in a location near heat sources, or in a location with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged. 4GB • For power saving purposes, the system... can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place the system...system is completely off by the POWER switch...system, take out any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system...the system ...
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Table of Contents WARNING ...2 Welcome! ...3 Precautions ...4 About this Manual 7 This system Can Play the Following Discs 7 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide ...to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 15 Getting Started 17 Quick Overview 17 Unpacking ...17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 18 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 18 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 21 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 23 Speaker Setup 25 Presetting Radio Stations 30 Playing Discs 32 Playing Discs...
Table of Contents WARNING ...2 Welcome! ...3 Precautions ...4 About this Manual 7 This system Can Play the Following Discs 7 Notes about the Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism 10 Index to Parts and Controls 11 Guide ...to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad 15 Getting Started 17 Quick Overview 17 Unpacking ...17 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 18 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 18 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 21 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 23 Speaker Setup 25 Presetting Radio Stations 30 Playing Discs 32 Playing Discs...
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Sound Adjustments 47 Changing the Sound 47 Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO FORMAT DECODING 49 Enjoying Surround Sound 49 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 53 Adjusting the level parameters 53 Enjoying Movies 54 Changing the Angles 54 Displaying the Subtitles 55 Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED 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 Using a Video or other Unit 63 Listening to the Radio 63 Naming Preset Stations ...
Sound Adjustments 47 Changing the Sound 47 Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO FORMAT DECODING 49 Enjoying Surround Sound 49 Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO 53 Adjusting the level parameters 53 Enjoying Movies 54 Changing the Angles 54 Displaying the Subtitles 55 Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED 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 Using a Video or other Unit 63 Listening to the Radio 63 Naming Preset Stations ...
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... into sections to locate the scene you want . • Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) A number that are smaller than titles. This system Can Play the Following Discs Format of a picture or a music piece on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. • Track Sections of discs DVD... an entire album in this manual describe the controls on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The icons used for discs • Title The longest section of...
... into sections to locate the scene you want . • Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) A number that are smaller than titles. This system Can Play the Following Discs Format of a picture or a music piece on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. • Track Sections of discs DVD... an entire album in this manual describe the controls on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The icons used for discs • Title The longest section of...
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..., see the operating instructions for the recording device. If you can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Note on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Also, refer to the instructions supplied... with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can play if it . • A disc that the system cannot play The system cannot play on the TV screen. Depending on it. Moreover, you try to play DVDs labeled with paper or stickers on it has not...
..., see the operating instructions for the recording device. If you can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Note on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Also, refer to the instructions supplied... with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can play if it . • A disc that the system cannot play The system cannot play on the TV screen. Depending on it. Moreover, you try to play DVDs labeled with paper or stickers on it has not...
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...handle the disc by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for vinyl LPs. 9GB Wipe the disc from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Use of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. On cleaning • Before playing, clean ...the disc with a cleaning cloth. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as ...
...handle the disc by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for vinyl LPs. 9GB Wipe the disc from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Use of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. On cleaning • Before playing, clean ...the disc with a cleaning cloth. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as ...
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... press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 tray comes to the position of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. 10GB Disc changer system Stocker 1 2 4 4 3 5 Disc tray Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit, trays which hold the discs, and a stocker which...the stocker leaves the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit. Note Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism You can change other discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE mechanism). However, this is just noise...
... press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 tray comes to the position of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. 10GB Disc changer system Stocker 1 2 4 4 3 5 Disc tray Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit, trays which hold the discs, and a stocker which...the stocker leaves the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit. Note Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism You can change other discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE mechanism). However, this is just noise...
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SOUND FIELD +/- (49) qa DISPLAY (49, 64) qs BAND (30) qd FUNCTION (63) qf (remote sensor) (18) qg Disc tray (32) continued 11GB Front Panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (32) 2 DISC 1 (play) / A (open/close)-DISC 5 (play) / A (open/close) (32) 3 Front panel display (12) 4 ./> PREV/NEXT, PRESET +/- (30, 33) 5 H (play) (32) 6 X (pause) (33) 7 x (stop) (33) 8 PHONES jack (32) 9 VOLUME control (32) q; Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
SOUND FIELD +/- (49) qa DISPLAY (49, 64) qs BAND (30) qd FUNCTION (63) qf (remote sensor) (18) qg Disc tray (32) continued 11GB Front Panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (32) 2 DISC 1 (play) / A (open/close)-DISC 5 (play) / A (open/close) (32) 3 Front panel display (12) 4 ./> PREV/NEXT, PRESET +/- (30, 33) 5 H (play) (32) 6 X (pause) (33) 7 x (stop) (33) 8 PHONES jack (32) 9 VOLUME control (32) q; Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
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Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Disc mode Playing Current title status number Current chapter number Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSCPBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Current surround format Lights up when you can change the angle Playing time Current play mode When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, or VIDEO CD Disc mode Current index number Current track (The index indicator does not number appear during Super Audio CD playback.) Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO ...
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Disc mode Playing Current title status number Current chapter number Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSCPBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Current surround format Lights up when you can change the angle Playing time Current play mode When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, or VIDEO CD Disc mode Current index number Current track (The index indicator does not number appear during Super Audio CD playback.) Current sound ALL1DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO ...
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TV/VIDEO (62) wa REPEAT (39) ws MUTING (33) wd TIME (44) wf FUNCTION (63) wg BAND (30) wh Number buttons (35) wj SOUND FIELD (49) wk DISPLAY (49, 64) wl ENTER (62) e; COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch (62) ea m/M, / SLOW, TUNING +/- (30, 41) es x STOP (33) ed X PAUSE (33) ef DVD MENU (35) eg O RETURN (36) eh AMP MENU (26) Remote 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 14GB 1 TV [/1 (on/standby) (62) 2 Z OPEN/CLOSE (32) 3 NAME (65) 4 STEREO/MONO (64) 5 MEMORY (30) 6 CLEAR (39) 7 PLAY MODE (39) 8 AUDIO (47) 9 ANGLE (54) q; SUBTITLE (55) qa VOL +/- (62) qs ./>, PREV/NEXT, TV CH +/-, PRESET +/- (30, 33) qd H PLAY...
TV/VIDEO (62) wa REPEAT (39) ws MUTING (33) wd TIME (44) wf FUNCTION (63) wg BAND (30) wh Number buttons (35) wj SOUND FIELD (49) wk DISPLAY (49, 64) wl ENTER (62) e; COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch (62) ea m/M, / SLOW, TUNING +/- (30, 41) es x STOP (33) ed X PAUSE (33) ef DVD MENU (35) eg O RETURN (36) eh AMP MENU (26) Remote 1 23 4 56 7 89 >10 10/0 14GB 1 TV [/1 (on/standby) (62) 2 Z OPEN/CLOSE (32) 3 NAME (65) 4 STEREO/MONO (64) 5 MEMORY (30) 6 CLEAR (39) 7 PLAY MODE (39) 8 AUDIO (47) 9 ANGLE (54) q; SUBTITLE (55) qa VOL +/- (62) qs ./>, PREV/NEXT, TV CH +/-, PRESET +/- (30, 33) qd H PLAY...
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For details, refer to use. Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Current playing title number (VIDEO Total number of chapters or indexes recorded CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track Playback status number) Current playing chapter (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) PLAY DVD Type of the disc Playing time T 1:32:55 being played back Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items OFF OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current ...
For details, refer to use. Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Current playing title number (VIDEO Total number of chapters or indexes recorded CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track Playback status number) Current playing chapter (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) PLAY DVD Type of the disc Playing time T 1:32:55 being played back Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items OFF OFF 1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH Current ...
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Changes the angle. Selects play mode on the disc. Sets the disc to the default setting. See page 56.) m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items are different depending on one title/chapter/track repeatedly. Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) repeatedly, or one disc or all discs. Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on the disc while playing a DVD. RESET Returns the settings in green only when the angles can be changed. 16GB You can make various adjustments to "OFF." The "ANGLE" indicator lights up in green t when you select "REPEAT" unless ...
Changes the angle. Selects play mode on the disc. Sets the disc to the default setting. See page 56.) m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items are different depending on one title/chapter/track repeatedly. Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) repeatedly, or one disc or all discs. Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on the disc while playing a DVD. RESET Returns the settings in green only when the angles can be changed. 16GB You can make various adjustments to "OFF." The "ANGLE" indicator lights up in green t when you select "REPEAT" unless ...
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Unpacking Check that you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to page 67. For selecting a language used in the on-screen ...
Unpacking Check that you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to page 67. For selecting a language used in the on-screen ...
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... be connected. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on the system. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to avoid possible damage from the ... and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to those supplied with this system. Inserting Batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light...
... be connected. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on the system. Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to avoid possible damage from the ... and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to those supplied with this system. Inserting Batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light...
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Subwoofer To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (gray) terminals SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) Color label AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω OUT IN L R AUDIO 1 IN L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) R OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO 2 FRONT R VIDEO MONITOR OUT CENTER FRONT L Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER Rear speaker (R) Subwoofer ...
Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Subwoofer To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (gray) terminals SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) Color label AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω OUT IN L R AUDIO 1 IN L S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) R OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO 2 FRONT R VIDEO MONITOR OUT CENTER FRONT L Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER Rear speaker (R) Subwoofer ...
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... not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker terminal. For details on the front panel display, the speaker may damage the system. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If this , be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust...
... not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker terminal. For details on the front panel display, the speaker may damage the system. Stripped cords are connected correctly. If this , be distorted and will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust...
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... L Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as...
... L Y PB/CB PR/CR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT REAR R WOOFER REAR L SPEAKER Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. • After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as...
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z If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna System AM Ground wire (not supplied) COAXIAL FM 75Ω To ground Note If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to a gas pipe. 22GB
z If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna System AM Ground wire (not supplied) COAXIAL FM 75Ω To ground Note If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to a gas pipe. 22GB