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...dispose of it correctly as vases, on the apparatus. DAV-DX155/DAV-DX255/DAV-DX315 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and ...found to comply with this product will not occur in this manual could void your Sony... may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your authority to...lighted candles on the rear of the unit. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
...dispose of it correctly as vases, on the apparatus. DAV-DX155/DAV-DX255/DAV-DX315 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and ...found to comply with this product will not occur in this manual could void your Sony... may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call upon your authority to...lighted candles on the rear of the unit. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference...
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...(A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 49 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 50 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a... Slide Show with Sound 52 Enjoying DivX® Videos 54 (Except for North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 56 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio ...3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - BASIC - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the ...
...(A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 49 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 50 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a... Slide Show with Sound 52 Enjoying DivX® Videos 54 (Except for North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 56 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio ...3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - BASIC - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the ...
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...difference in operation is the model used for North American models. • The following symbols are trademarks of DivX, Inc. DAV-DX155 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX155 only." • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those...The instructions in this manual are used 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 feet (ft) for illustration purposes only....
...difference in operation is the model used for North American models. • The following symbols are trademarks of DivX, Inc. DAV-DX155 is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX155 only." • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • "DVD" may be used as those...The instructions in this manual are used 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 feet (ft) for illustration purposes only....
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...Graphics (Latin American models only) - 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) * Except for North American models Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the ...; A disc that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*. * Except for North American models • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page...
...Graphics (Latin American models only) - 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) * Except for North American models Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the ...; A disc that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*. * Except for North American models • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page...
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...8226; After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as shown below. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the ... the FM wire antenna (aerial) to select either PAL or NTSC for Australian and Middle Eastern models is set powers on the system. To change the color system 1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on . BASIC - Install this operation, the color...
...8226; After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as shown below. Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the ... the FM wire antenna (aerial) to select either PAL or NTSC for Australian and Middle Eastern models is set powers on the system. To change the color system 1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on . BASIC - Install this operation, the color...
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.../DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. • When playing 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...
.../DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. To cancel muting, press it again or VOLUME + to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. • When playing 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...
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... or M/ while playing a disc. To return to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Various Functions for Playing Discs Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for North American models. With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Two speeds are available. ...Actual speeds may not be able to normal playback, press H. Press /m or M/ when the system...
... or M/ while playing a disc. To return to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVD-RW only). Various Functions for Playing Discs Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for North American models. With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Two speeds are available. ...Actual speeds may not be able to normal playback, press H. Press /m or M/ when the system...
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.../TEXT] to search for a starting point by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. * Except for . To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO and DVD-VR mode only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files. 1 2 ( 2...assigned unique numbers on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R 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 search for North American models. The system starts playback from the selected...
.../TEXT] to search for a starting point by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. * Except for . To search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO and DVD-VR mode only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files. 1 2 ( 2...assigned unique numbers on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R 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 search for North American models. The system starts playback from the selected...
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... Total time of the tracks on the disc to select [PROGRAM], then press ENTER. • When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. TRACK - - 4. The cursor moves to select [SET t], then press ...ENTER. [TRACK] is deleted. To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for the first disc is displayed when you insert the same disc. Note • You...
... Total time of the tracks on the disc to select [PROGRAM], then press ENTER. • When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. TRACK - - 4. The cursor moves to select [SET t], then press ...ENTER. [TRACK] is deleted. To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for the first disc is displayed when you insert the same disc. Note • You...
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...American models. Note • A track already played is activated • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in random order. 4 Press ENTER. Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can shuffle the track on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY during MP3 playback. • You can have the system "...first album will play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in the album on the disc. x When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for DivX*) • [ON]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in Step 3. Subsequent "shuffling" may be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD or ...
...American models. Note • A track already played is activated • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in random order. 4 Press ENTER. Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can shuffle the track on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY during MP3 playback. • You can have the system "...first album will play Press CLEAR, or select [OFF] in the album on the disc. x When playing a DATA CD (except for DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for DivX*) • [ON]: shuffles MP3 audio tracks in Step 3. Subsequent "shuffling" may be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD or ...
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...(MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats the current file.* * Except for North American models. 4 Press ENTER. To return to normal play all of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The default setting is turned off...the selected type.) • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all ...
...(MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats the current file.* * Except for North American models. 4 Press ENTER. To return to normal play all of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The default setting is turned off...the selected type.) • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all ...
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... varies. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of sound tracks recorded on the TV screen. Refer to "Language Code List" (page 90) to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for North American models. 1 Press AUDIO during playback.... The default setting is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. When you play DVDs that allow you to see which contains several titles, you can select...
... varies. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of sound tracks recorded on the TV screen. Refer to "Language Code List" (page 90) to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for North American models. 1 Press AUDIO during playback.... The default setting is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. When you play DVDs that allow you to see which contains several titles, you can select...
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... (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models. Various Functions for Playing Discs • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do... • [2/R]: the sound of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models) The choice of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. The format is...
... (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models. Various Functions for Playing Discs • [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do... • [2/R]: the sound of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models) The choice of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. The format is...
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... chapter 4 Remaining time of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models) 1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions...be displayed depending on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in the front panel display instead. • The disc name or track name...
... chapter 4 Remaining time of the current chapter 5 Disc name 6 Title and chapter When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models) 1 Playing time of the current file 2 Current file name 3 Current album and file number When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions...be displayed depending on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the remaining time, total number of titles in a DVD, tracks in the front panel display instead. • The disc name or track name...
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..., not all text characters will be displayed. • Depending on your TV screen. playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North American models). 46GB If the disc does not contain text, "NO TEXT" appears. Bit rate** T 17:30 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name.../track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C-**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter x When ...
..., not all text characters will be displayed. • Depending on your TV screen. playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North American models). 46GB If the disc does not contain text, "NO TEXT" appears. Bit rate** T 17:30 128k JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name.../track/file, and the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio) on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C-**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter x When ...
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... • [ON]: adjusts the difference between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except for [A/V SYNC] appear. 1 ( 1 2 ) 1 ( 2 8 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Press X/x to turn the subtitles on the screen, you can adjust ...on or off whenever you want and press ENTER. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes. The options for North American models. Press SUBTITLE during playback. Note • Depending on or off . • You...
... • [ON]: adjusts the difference between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except for [A/V SYNC] appear. 1 ( 1 2 ) 1 ( 2 8 ) T 0:00:02 DVD VIDEO OFF OFF ON 3 Press X/x to turn the subtitles on the screen, you can adjust ...on or off whenever you want and press ENTER. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes. The options for North American models. Press SUBTITLE during playback. Note • Depending on or off . • You...
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...CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on this system is subject to certain conditions: - Note that contain DivX® video files. The system will not play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the playback order may not be applicable, ...DVDs created in each album. However, this function. 4 Press ENTER. Note • The system may not be able to play data that contain DivX video files in addition to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the software used for North American models...
...CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) on this system is subject to certain conditions: - Note that contain DivX® video files. The system will not play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the playback order may not be applicable, ...DVDs created in each album. However, this function. 4 Press ENTER. Note • The system may not be able to play data that contain DivX video files in addition to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the software used for North American models...
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..." (for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. The station is stored. 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to select the preset number you change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM station, then turn on the system. To change the AM tuning...
..." (for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. The station is stored. 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to select the preset number you change the AM tuning interval, first tune in any AM station, then turn on the system. To change the AM tuning...
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...the TV channel. Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for North American models. 60GB By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on the TV, you ...the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you used to use some of your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. The TV's input ...COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 * Except for the TV's input source connected to this system, changes the system mode to turn on your SONY TV and this system (see the instructions of the buttons above. Controlling TVs with one button push...
...the TV channel. Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for North American models. 60GB By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on the TV, you ...the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you used to use some of your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. The TV's input ...COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 * Except for the TV's input source connected to this system, changes the system mode to turn on your SONY TV and this system (see the instructions of the buttons above. Controlling TVs with one button push...
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... on the country model. do not insert or eject a disc. - The Setup Display appears. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 96. 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...is in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is selected. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from the...
... on the country model. do not insert or eject a disc. - The Setup Display appears. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 96. 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...is in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is selected. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH 4 Press X/x to select the setup item from the...