Limited Warranty (ES Products)
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... warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 4-243-341-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Hifi Audio ES Products Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within...
... warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. 4-243-341-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems LIMITED WARRANTY Hifi Audio ES Products Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is within...
Operating Instructions
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... presence of the unit. CAUTION You are located at the rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the side exterior. Do not use with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
... presence of the unit. CAUTION You are located at the rear of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the side exterior. Do not use with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
Operating Instructions
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... optical instruments with this . 4US Do not use any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your television screen indefinitely. Should this may be avoided. This is played. In this case, remove the disc and leave the receiver turned on your television screen. It may not operate properly. The use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed...
... optical instruments with this . 4US Do not use any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your television screen indefinitely. Should this may be avoided. This is played. In this case, remove the disc and leave the receiver turned on your television screen. It may not operate properly. The use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed...
Operating Instructions
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... Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Getting Started 16 Quick Overview 16 Unpacking ...16 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 17 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 17 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 20 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 22 Speaker Setup 24 Presetting Radio Stations 29 Playing Discs 31 Playing Discs 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 32 Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 34 Playing an MP3 Audio...
... Parts and Controls 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display 14 Getting Started 16 Quick Overview 16 Unpacking ...16 Inserting Batteries into the Remote 17 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup 17 Step 2: Antenna Hookups 20 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 22 Speaker Setup 24 Presetting Radio Stations 29 Playing Discs 31 Playing Discs 31 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 32 Using the DVD's Menu 33 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 34 Playing an MP3 Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... input audio signal (Auto Decoding 48 Enjoying Surround Sound 48 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 51 Adjusting the level parameters 51 Enjoying Movies 52 Changing the Angles 52 Displaying the Subtitles 53 Using Various Additional Functions 54 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 54 Other Operations 59 Controlling the TV or satellite receiver with the Supplied Remote 59 Using the Video or other Unit 61 Listening to the Radio 62 Naming Preset Stations 63 Settings and Adjustments 64 Using...
... input audio signal (Auto Decoding 48 Enjoying Surround Sound 48 Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 51 Adjusting the level parameters 51 Enjoying Movies 52 Changing the Angles 52 Displaying the Subtitles 53 Using Various Additional Functions 54 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 54 Other Operations 59 Controlling the TV or satellite receiver with the Supplied Remote 59 Using the Video or other Unit 61 Listening to the Radio 62 Naming Preset Stations 63 Settings and Adjustments 64 Using...
Operating Instructions
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... region code (page 8, 78). • A disc that is prohibited by area limitations." Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in the following discs: • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 8US Examples of discs that do not conform to play high-resolution still pictures, if they are some record companies. Disc DVD...
... region code (page 8, 78). • A disc that is prohibited by area limitations." Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in the following discs: • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area restrictions. 8US Examples of discs that do not conform to play high-resolution still pictures, if they are some record companies. Disc DVD...
Operating Instructions
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...; Before playing, clean the disc with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from the center out. • Do not use a disc that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. Use of this receiver plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers...
...; Before playing, clean the disc with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from the center out. • Do not use a disc that is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. Use of this receiver plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers...
Operating Instructions
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... into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from battery leakage and corrosion. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for the front, center, and rear speakers. • To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (number, distance, level, etc...
... into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from battery leakage and corrosion. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use the remote for the front, center, and rear speakers. • To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (number, distance, level, etc...
Operating Instructions
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... insulation. Make sure the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the front panel display, the speaker may damage the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Notes • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see...
... insulation. Make sure the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the front panel display, the speaker may damage the receiver. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Stripped cords are connected correctly. Notes • Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see...
Operating Instructions
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... music mode decoding. The compression function works only when you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the settings of old movies or in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. Notes • When you play a disc recorded with Dolby Digital. -OFF: Audio is played back as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be reset to sound at one time Use the VOLUME control...
... music mode decoding. The compression function works only when you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the settings of old movies or in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. Notes • When you play a disc recorded with Dolby Digital. -OFF: Audio is played back as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be reset to sound at one time Use the VOLUME control...
Operating Instructions
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... quickly by frame (Slowmotion play an MP3 disc. Two speeds are available. motion Play) You can use this function only for a Particular Point on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. • This function does not work when you want, press H to return to normal speed, press H. To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only...
... quickly by frame (Slowmotion play an MP3 disc. Two speeds are available. motion Play) You can use this function only for a Particular Point on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described. • This function does not work when you want, press H to return to normal speed, press H. To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD only...
Operating Instructions
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... to enter a new 4-digit password. The display for which Custom Parental Control is set . Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for entering the password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 4 To confirm your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The receiver is turned off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In Step 4, select "OFF t," then...
... to enter a new 4-digit password. The display for which Custom Parental Control is set . Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for entering the password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 4 To confirm your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The receiver is turned off the Custom Parental Control function 1 In Step 4, select "OFF t," then...
Operating Instructions
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... Play mode is complete. When you make a mistake Press O RETURN/EXIT to go back to enter a new password. To change the parental control level while playing the disc. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. 2 Enter your new password. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 8: CHANGE PASSWORD 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: OFF NC17 R PG13 PG G 8 Select the level you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 3, replace the disc in Step 8. Parental Control setting is cancelled, the level returns to enter your password, remove the disc...
... Play mode is complete. When you make a mistake Press O RETURN/EXIT to go back to enter a new password. To change the parental control level while playing the disc. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. 2 Enter your new password. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 8: CHANGE PASSWORD 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: OFF NC17 R PG13 PG G 8 Select the level you enter a new 4-digit password in Step 3, replace the disc in Step 8. Parental Control setting is cancelled, the level returns to enter your password, remove the disc...
Operating Instructions
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... receiver (SETUP indicator flashes twice.) You can use VCRs or other units connected to use some of the receiver changes in the program guide or menu. ENTER Confirms the selected channel . C/X/x/c/ ENTER Select the item in the following sequence. Note Depending on the satellite receiver, you connected to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the front panel display. DVD t VIDEO t TV/SAT t AUX t MD/DAT t TUNER t DVD... DISPLAY Change the display. Number buttons Select the channel. AUDIO Change the audio. DVD DISPLAY Change...
... receiver (SETUP indicator flashes twice.) You can use VCRs or other units connected to use some of the receiver changes in the program guide or menu. ENTER Confirms the selected channel . C/X/x/c/ ENTER Select the item in the following sequence. Note Depending on the satellite receiver, you connected to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the front panel display. DVD t VIDEO t TV/SAT t AUX t MD/DAT t TUNER t DVD... DISPLAY Change the display. Number buttons Select the channel. AUDIO Change the audio. DVD DISPLAY Change...
Operating Instructions
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The setting is selected and setup is turned off. Selects the language from the displayed list. Selects the language from the displayed list. After you can reset all of the "SETUP" settings on page 82 (except for PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH xOSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the receiver or [/1 when resetting the receiver. xAUDIO (DVD only) Switches the language of the...
The setting is selected and setup is turned off. Selects the language from the displayed list. Selects the language from the displayed list. After you can reset all of the "SETUP" settings on page 82 (except for PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH xOSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the receiver or [/1 when resetting the receiver. xAUDIO (DVD only) Switches the language of the...
Operating Instructions
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... Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Even though you set "COMPONENT OUT" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "INTERLACE." , When "PROGRESSIVE" is selected in "SCREEN SETUP," no sound. , The connecting cord is not connected securely. , The connecting cord is displayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on your DVD. Sound There is no signal is output from the MONITOR jack. 72US Picture noise appears. , The disc is in pause mode or...
... Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Even though you set "COMPONENT OUT" in "SCREEN SETUP" to "INTERLACE." , When "PROGRESSIVE" is selected in "SCREEN SETUP," no sound. , The connecting cord is not connected securely. , The connecting cord is displayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on your DVD. Sound There is no signal is output from the MONITOR jack. 72US Picture noise appears. , The disc is in pause mode or...
Operating Instructions
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... function. , The controllable source on the DVD, the output signal may not be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is the satellite receiver. Preset the stations (page 29). , Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in . , Check that the antennas are connected securely. Press SAT on (page 48). , Select a sound field containing the word "cinema" (page 48). It may come from the audio components. , The plugs and jacks are dirty. Use direct tuning...
... function. , The controllable source on the DVD, the output signal may not be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is the satellite receiver. Preset the stations (page 29). , Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in . , Check that the antennas are connected securely. Press SAT on (page 48). , Select a sound field containing the word "cinema" (page 48). It may come from the audio components. , The plugs and jacks are dirty. Use direct tuning...
Operating Instructions
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... 34, 78 PLAY MODE 36, 38 Preset Station 29, 62 Program Play 36 Q Quick Overview 16 R Radio 62 Rear Panel 12 Region code 8, 78 Remote 13, 59 REPEAT 39 RESET 65 Resume Play 32 S S VIDEO 22 Scan 40 SCENE 14 Scene 7, 78 SCREEN SAVER 67 SCREEN SETUP 66 SHUFFLE 38 Shuffle Play 38 SIZE 69 Slow-motion Play 40 Sound Field 48 SPEAKER SETUP 69 Speaker System Hookup 17 SUBTITLE 53, 65 Super Audio CD 78 T TEST TONE 71 TIME...
... 34, 78 PLAY MODE 36, 38 Preset Station 29, 62 Program Play 36 Q Quick Overview 16 R Radio 62 Rear Panel 12 Region code 8, 78 Remote 13, 59 REPEAT 39 RESET 65 Resume Play 32 S S VIDEO 22 Scan 40 SCENE 14 Scene 7, 78 SCREEN SAVER 67 SCREEN SETUP 66 SHUFFLE 38 Shuffle Play 38 SIZE 69 Slow-motion Play 40 Sound Field 48 SPEAKER SETUP 69 Speaker System Hookup 17 SUBTITLE 53, 65 Super Audio CD 78 T TEST TONE 71 TIME...
Marketing Specifications
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...; Digital Cinema Sound™ Cinema Studio EX Modes A/B/C • DVD/CD/SACD Text • Audio DA Converter (1 Bit) Amplifier Section • Full Digital Drive Amplifier • 500 Watts Total System Power (100W x 5), 6 ohms, 20-20kHz • Tuner with Progressive Scan Output • New! Product Information AVD-S50ES ES DVD Player/SACD/CD Receiver KEY FEATURES • Single Disc DVD/SACD™/CD Receiver with 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets • Preprogrammed A/V Remote Commander® Remote Control • Play Modes (Shuffle, Program, Repeat) • Power Save Mode Video...
...; Digital Cinema Sound™ Cinema Studio EX Modes A/B/C • DVD/CD/SACD Text • Audio DA Converter (1 Bit) Amplifier Section • Full Digital Drive Amplifier • 500 Watts Total System Power (100W x 5), 6 ohms, 20-20kHz • Tuner with Progressive Scan Output • New! Product Information AVD-S50ES ES DVD Player/SACD/CD Receiver KEY FEATURES • Single Disc DVD/SACD™/CD Receiver with 20 FM + 10 AM Station Presets • Preprogrammed A/V Remote Commander® Remote Control • Play Modes (Shuffle, Program, Repeat) • Power Save Mode Video...
Marketing Specifications
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... signal is output from interference and noise. 1. Features and specifications are subject to change without compromise. Product Information AVD-S50ES ES DVD Player/SACD/CD Receiver KEY TECHNOLOGY The Ultimate Home Theater Solution From signal to amplification, Sony has achieved a quantum leap in the digital domain. As you can be amplified. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Amplifier Section • Total Power Output 500W: Front: 100 Watts x 2 Center: 100 Watts x 1 Surround: 100 Watts x 2 (6 Ohms, 20-20kHz, 0.7% THD) • Analog Audio Input...
... signal is output from interference and noise. 1. Features and specifications are subject to change without compromise. Product Information AVD-S50ES ES DVD Player/SACD/CD Receiver KEY TECHNOLOGY The Ultimate Home Theater Solution From signal to amplification, Sony has achieved a quantum leap in the digital domain. As you can be amplified. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Amplifier Section • Total Power Output 500W: Front: 100 Watts x 2 Center: 100 Watts x 1 Surround: 100 Watts x 2 (6 Ohms, 20-20kHz, 0.7% THD) • Analog Audio Input...
