The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...% of conventional TV broadcasts, televisions need to Home Theater 27 The separate components of High Definition source material. Component video inputs enable high-quality analog connection from the first ...complete HDTV receiver built in the digital domain from a DVD player or satellite receiver. Unlike conventional circuitry, the WEGA Engine system maintains the picture in . Behind the screen, we...-side. You get superb detail and high color purity under the widest range of a Sony Cyber-shot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into the television's Memory Stick slot...
...% of conventional TV broadcasts, televisions need to Home Theater 27 The separate components of High Definition source material. Component video inputs enable high-quality analog connection from the first ...complete HDTV receiver built in the digital domain from a DVD player or satellite receiver. Unlike conventional circuitry, the WEGA Engine system maintains the picture in . Behind the screen, we...-side. You get superb detail and high color purity under the widest range of a Sony Cyber-shot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into the television's Memory Stick slot...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... signals. As the nerve center of your entire A/V system, your receiver needs a good complement of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player. Power amplifiers. Make sure the receiver... has the number of power amplifiers you have a High Definition monitor television, look for connecting your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. You'll also want . In particular, if you need to Home Theater 32 Inputs...
... signals. As the nerve center of your entire A/V system, your receiver needs a good complement of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player. Power amplifiers. Make sure the receiver... has the number of power amplifiers you have a High Definition monitor television, look for connecting your DVD player, DIRECTV receiver and television. You'll also want . In particular, if you need to Home Theater 32 Inputs...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...and with both digital television broadcasting and progressive scan DVD players. 5.1-Channel Inputs. The inputs allow for flexibility now and in digital television broadcasting. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of -the-...Back speaker. 720p. High Definition TV signal with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of 240 lines. Home Theater Glossary 1080i. A circuit that 's a giant step closer to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player....
...and with both digital television broadcasting and progressive scan DVD players. 5.1-Channel Inputs. The inputs allow for flexibility now and in digital television broadcasting. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of -the-...Back speaker. 720p. High Definition TV signal with 480 active scanning lines, progressive ("p") scanning and a rate of 240 lines. Home Theater Glossary 1080i. A circuit that 's a giant step closer to connect a multi-channel source, such as a Super Audio Compact Disc player....
Operating Instructions
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...with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up the volume while listening to a section with a high power amplifier. The system is equipped with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not ...by the plug, never by putting anything on the system. Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be avoided. Before operating this system, please read this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. • The unit is not disconnected from the...
...with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up the volume while listening to a section with a high power amplifier. The system is equipped with very low level inputs or no audio signals. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not ...by the plug, never by putting anything on the system. Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be avoided. Before operating this system, please read this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. • The unit is not disconnected from the...
Operating Instructions
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... when the DISPLAY button is pressed. CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 40)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be... 39) Selects the track (CD/MP3) to be played. AUDIO (DVD only) (page 46) Changes the audio setting. Total number of Currently... time 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD Type of disc being played back Icon of selected 1: ENGLISH Current setting Control Menu item Control Menu... Control Menu Items TITLE (DVD only) (page 39)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback)...VIDEO CD only) (page 39) Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played...
... when the DISPLAY button is pressed. CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 40)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be... 39) Selects the track (CD/MP3) to be played. AUDIO (DVD only) (page 46) Changes the audio setting. Total number of Currently... time 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 1 8 ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD Type of disc being played back Icon of selected 1: ENGLISH Current setting Control Menu item Control Menu... Control Menu Items TITLE (DVD only) (page 39)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback)...VIDEO CD only) (page 39) Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played...
Operating Instructions
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...The factory setting for Australian and Saudi Arabian models are PAL. continued 21GB When connecting to NTSC, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing the X button on the system. The factory setting for Asian models is NTSC. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to be...AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL AM FM 75 OUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y IN PB/CB PR/CR INPUT S VIDEO IN IN IN INPUT VIDEO IN VCR or Digital TV with COMPONENT TV with S VIDEO jack TV...
...The factory setting for Australian and Saudi Arabian models are PAL. continued 21GB When connecting to NTSC, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing the X button on the system. The factory setting for Asian models is NTSC. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to be...AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL AM FM 75 OUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y IN PB/CB PR/CR INPUT S VIDEO IN IN IN INPUT VIDEO IN VCR or Digital TV with COMPONENT TV with S VIDEO jack TV...
Operating Instructions
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... on the TV to the operation details supplied with a disc) and load the disc. Adjust the volume on the system. 1 Turn on your disc. The system turns on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on . Refer to this... disc. To play back other discs, press DISC 1-5 A (that the disc is not loaded with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the inner circle of the system. Unless the system is drawn into the selected disc stocker automatically and "READING" appears in the front panel display. Place one disc on the...
... on the TV to the operation details supplied with a disc) and load the disc. Adjust the volume on the system. 1 Turn on your disc. The system turns on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on . Refer to this... disc. To play back other discs, press DISC 1-5 A (that the disc is not loaded with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the inner circle of the system. Unless the system is drawn into the selected disc stocker automatically and "READING" appears in the front panel display. Place one disc on the...
Operating Instructions
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...then press ENTER. Tip You can change the display to search. The system starts playback from the selected number. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the current title) is selected (** refers to "-- (**)." 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD - - ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 5 Press ENTER... Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is the same number recorded on a DVD 1 In Step 2, select (TIME). "T--:--:--" appears above "T**:**:**." 3 Input the time code using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) Example: If you search for the playing time of the current title...
...then press ENTER. Tip You can change the display to search. The system starts playback from the selected number. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of the current title) is selected (** refers to "-- (**)." 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 DVD - - ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 5 Press ENTER... Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is the same number recorded on a DVD 1 In Step 2, select (TIME). "T--:--:--" appears above "T**:**:**." 3 Input the time code using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) Example: If you search for the playing time of the current title...
Operating Instructions
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.... AUTO" appears in the front panel display. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. reverberation). This allows you want appears in the front ...input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "2CH ST" appears in the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home...
.... AUTO" appears in the front panel display. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system's preprogrammed sound fields. reverberation). This allows you want appears in the front ...input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "2CH ST" appears in the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home...
Operating Instructions
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... MOVIE PLII MUSIC x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from headphone L/R. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two channels. x HEADPHONE SURROUND This mode outputs the sound as surround from two-channel sources. Sound field 2CHANNEL STEREO ROCK POP...
... MOVIE PLII MUSIC x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from headphone L/R. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to two channels. x HEADPHONE SURROUND This mode outputs the sound as surround from two-channel sources. Sound field 2CHANNEL STEREO ROCK POP...
Operating Instructions
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The sound effect is useful for watching movies at night. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote to suit your needs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 DSGX NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE ...or DSGX on the remote. It is activated. Note When the input signal is multi channel source, AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC, AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC are effectively reinforced. x NIGHT MODE In this mode...
The sound effect is useful for watching movies at night. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you would in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote to suit your needs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 DSGX NIGHT MODE Press NIGHT MODE ...or DSGX on the remote. It is activated. Note When the input signal is multi channel source, AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC, AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC are effectively reinforced. x NIGHT MODE In this mode...
Operating Instructions
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... 10 0 ENTER TV VOL -/+ TV/VIDEO TV CH +/- Controlling the TV You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. You can Turn the TV on the TV, you may not be able...Notes • The TV button turns off when you set to select "DVD." Tip Depending on the system. continued 55GB By pressing TV [/1 TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/- Press the... TV button. The TV button turns red and the remote is for 10 seconds. • Depending on or off. Switch the TV's input source between the TV and other input...
... 10 0 ENTER TV VOL -/+ TV/VIDEO TV CH +/- Controlling the TV You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. You can Turn the TV on the TV, you may not be able...Notes • The TV button turns off when you set to select "DVD." Tip Depending on the system. continued 55GB By pressing TV [/1 TV/VIDEO TV VOL +/- Press the... TV button. The TV button turns red and the remote is for 10 seconds. • Depending on or off. Switch the TV's input source between the TV and other input...
Operating Instructions
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... display. Tip To return the setting to interlace format (the default setting). SONY TV DIRECT Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 TV CH + TV/VIDEO Preparation Register the TV's input source connected to this system (see following table) using the number buttons. If you set with one ...DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you successfully set to interlace format, "NORMAL" appears in progressive format. In this system, change the system mode to this system. 1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for PAL signals. Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY ...
... display. Tip To return the setting to interlace format (the default setting). SONY TV DIRECT Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 TV CH + TV/VIDEO Preparation Register the TV's input source connected to this system (see following table) using the number buttons. If you set with one ...DVD," and then switch the TV's input source you successfully set to interlace format, "NORMAL" appears in progressive format. In this system, change the system mode to this system. 1 Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for PAL signals. Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY ...
Operating Instructions
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... t DVD t TUNER FM t ... continued 57GB 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 Operation Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system while ... this system is set to the VIDEO/SAT jacks. By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* 8* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 COMPONENT 1 INPUT COMPONENT 2 INPUT *...flashes. If you press FUNCTION, the mode of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. Notes • This function is unsuccessful, the ...
... t DVD t TUNER FM t ... continued 57GB 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 Operation Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system while ... this system is set to the VIDEO/SAT jacks. By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7* 8* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 COMPONENT 1 INPUT COMPONENT 2 INPUT *...flashes. If you press FUNCTION, the mode of the TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT once. Notes • This function is unsuccessful, the ...
Operating Instructions
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Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence: TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO (SAT) t DVD t TUNER FM... 2 Press PRESET+ or - Other Operations ···· 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears in the display. 61GB SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...stored. The station name is tuned in. Press SLEEP. The last station you make a mistake Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be input for . 3 Press TUNER MENU. 4 Press C or c repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears. You can fall asleep listening to select the desired ...
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence: TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO (SAT) t DVD t TUNER FM... 2 Press PRESET+ or - Other Operations ···· 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears in the display. 61GB SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...stored. The station name is tuned in. Press SLEEP. The last station you make a mistake Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be input for . 3 Press TUNER MENU. 4 Press C or c repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears. You can fall asleep listening to select the desired ...
Operating Instructions
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... not connected to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Picture noise appears. • The disc is output only from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to the correct TV input jack (page 20). • The video input on the TV is performed...Press H to return to interlace format (the default setting) (page 22). • Even if your TV is not turned on the system. After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set "AUDIO" to...
... not connected to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Picture noise appears. • The disc is output only from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copyprotection signal applied to the correct TV input jack (page 20). • The video input on the TV is performed...Press H to return to interlace format (the default setting) (page 22). • Even if your TV is not turned on the system. After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3. • Set "AUDIO" to...
Operating Instructions
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...Other models) Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB) Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models: Other ... the source, there may be no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 200 - 20,000 Hz; Inputs Phones VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN): Sensitivity: 250/400 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Amplifier...watts per channel minimum RMS power, with SS-WS10) BC250 Stereo mode (rated) 65 W + 65 W (4 ohms at 10 kHz) AM loop antenna 450 kHz 70GB
...Other models) Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB) Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range North American models: Other ... the source, there may be no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 200 - 20,000 Hz; Inputs Phones VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN): Sensitivity: 250/400 mV Impedance: 50 kilohms Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Amplifier...watts per channel minimum RMS power, with SS-WS10) BC250 Stereo mode (rated) 65 W + 65 W (4 ohms at 10 kHz) AM loop antenna 450 kHz 70GB
Operating Instructions
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... screen, etc. C Changes a disc while playing another disc. I Switches the TV's input source between TV and SYSTEM. N Plays a disc. X Selects the sound field. ea Stops playing a disc. A Turns a SONY TV and the system on the TV screen. D Mutes the sound. G Selects AM or FM band. Normal...TV screen. Thus, depending on and off at low volume. H Stores a preset station. K Changes the angles when playing a DVD. V Turns on the button, other Sony DVD products. ej Displays the sound field and volume level. P Displays the title menu on the front panel display. m/M (SCAN): Locates...
... screen, etc. C Changes a disc while playing another disc. I Switches the TV's input source between TV and SYSTEM. N Plays a disc. X Selects the sound field. ea Stops playing a disc. A Turns a SONY TV and the system on the TV screen. D Mutes the sound. G Selects AM or FM band. Normal...TV screen. Thus, depending on and off at low volume. H Stores a preset station. K Changes the angles when playing a DVD. V Turns on the button, other Sony DVD products. ej Displays the sound field and volume level. P Displays the title menu on the front panel display. m/M (SCAN): Locates...
Marketing Specifications
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...Decoding Creating a full 5.1 channel surround system requires only a stereo source. DAV-BC250 Integrated Home Theater in a Box • 680 Watts Total System Power • 113 Watts x 5 and a 115 Watt Subwoofer with 8" Driver • Floor Standing Front Speakers • 5 Disc DVD Changer with Progressive Scan Output •...Digital Input Due to the growing popularity of portable Dolby Digital® and dts® encoded products with 115 Watt Subwoofer • Color Coded Speaker Connection for wonderful surround effects. Imagine listening to the customer. Matched Speakers Sony's ...
...Decoding Creating a full 5.1 channel surround system requires only a stereo source. DAV-BC250 Integrated Home Theater in a Box • 680 Watts Total System Power • 113 Watts x 5 and a 115 Watt Subwoofer with 8" Driver • Floor Standing Front Speakers • 5 Disc DVD Changer with Progressive Scan Output •...Digital Input Due to the growing popularity of portable Dolby Digital® and dts® encoded products with 115 Watt Subwoofer • Color Coded Speaker Connection for wonderful surround effects. Imagine listening to the customer. Matched Speakers Sony's ...
Marketing Specifications
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.... Floor Speaker Stands (1 pair) • WS-WV10D - DAV-BC250 Integrated Home Theater in a Box Features General • Silver Color Components • Receiver • 5 Disc DVD Player DVD/CD Changer • CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 Playback* • 480P Progressive Output Receiver Section • Convenience Feature A/V Remote UniCommander® Remote Control • Inputs and Outputs: Monitor Output x 1 (S-Video, Component...
.... Floor Speaker Stands (1 pair) • WS-WV10D - DAV-BC250 Integrated Home Theater in a Box Features General • Silver Color Components • Receiver • 5 Disc DVD Player DVD/CD Changer • CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 Playback* • 480P Progressive Output Receiver Section • Convenience Feature A/V Remote UniCommander® Remote Control • Inputs and Outputs: Monitor Output x 1 (S-Video, Component...