Operating Instructions
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... Playing in Random Order 40 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly 41 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu 42 Changing the Sound 42 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW 44 Viewing Information About the Disc 45 Changing the Angles 47 Displaying the Subtitles 48 Adjusting...60 Using the Sound Effect 61 Using the Sleep Timer 62 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step ...
... Playing in Random Order 40 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly 41 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu 42 Changing the Sound 42 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW 44 Viewing Information About the Disc 45 Changing the Angles 47 Displaying the Subtitles 48 Adjusting...60 Using the Sound Effect 61 Using the Sleep Timer 62 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step ...
Operating Instructions
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...tone is touching another speaker cord, such as the label of the speaker cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted. 2 Connecting the TV Required cords A Video cord . If no sound is heard from a speaker other due to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see ... the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. Make sure the bare wire of the speakers may damage the system. Stripped cords are connected correctly. For details on the components: 3 to 3, and # to check that all the components, speakers, and AC...
...tone is touching another speaker cord, such as the label of the speaker cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted. 2 Connecting the TV Required cords A Video cord . If no sound is heard from a speaker other due to the appropriate terminal on outputting a test tone, see ... the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. Make sure the bare wire of the speakers may damage the system. Stripped cords are connected correctly. For details on the components: 3 to 3, and # to check that all the components, speakers, and AC...
Operating Instructions
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...Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. A B AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. Getting Started - Tip • When you want... receive AM signals. Tip • Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound. 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is designed to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the ...
...Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals. Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. A B AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. Getting Started - Tip • When you want... receive AM signals. Tip • Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound. 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is designed to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the ...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; Disconnect the headphones when you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is set to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on -screen display appears. 7 Press X/x to ...positioned, then press ENTER. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. Getting Started - SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 16:9 BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX ...
...8226; Disconnect the headphones when you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is set to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the system appears on -screen display appears. 7 Press X/x to ...positioned, then press ENTER. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. Getting Started - SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 16:9 BACKGROUND: 4:3 LETTER BOX ...
Operating Instructions
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... R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect the VCR or other component through the... jacks on the front panel of another component. Getting Started - Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the audio cord (not supplied). For video connection of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). ADVANCED -
... R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect the VCR or other component through the... jacks on the front panel of another component. Getting Started - Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the audio cord (not supplied). For video connection of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). ADVANCED -
Operating Instructions
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... or "AUDIO" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until "TV/ VCR" appears in the front panel display. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the other components connected to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The ... the input level from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear of the system changes in the following sequence. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... This is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off...
... or "AUDIO" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until "TV/ VCR" appears in the front panel display. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the other components connected to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The ... the input level from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear of the system changes in the following sequence. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... This is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off...
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... to output the TV sound or stereo sound of sound field, see "TV Hookup (Advanced)" (page 24) and "Other Component Hookup" (page 27). When you connect headphones to the system. 32GB The default setting is displayed in this system. Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers ...You can choose a suitable sound mode for music. Note • You cannot operate these setup ...
... to output the TV sound or stereo sound of sound field, see "TV Hookup (Advanced)" (page 24) and "Other Component Hookup" (page 27). When you connect headphones to the system. 32GB The default setting is displayed in this system. Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers ...You can choose a suitable sound mode for music. Note • You cannot operate these setup ...
Operating Instructions
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... you want to play or change the audio format. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA DVDs, you can select the title you want using MENU. 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the TV screen. x When playing a DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed.
... you want to play or change the audio format. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, DATA CDs, or DATA DVDs, you can select the title you want using MENU. 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. x When playing a DVD VIDEO Depending on the TV screen. x When playing a DVD-VR The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed.
Operating Instructions
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...) using the number buttons. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Operating for SONY TVs. (This function may not work. If this system while entering the code. Press DYNAMIC...
...) using the number buttons. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. Using the Sound Effect Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Operating for SONY TVs. (This function may not work. If this system while entering the code. Press DYNAMIC...
Operating Instructions
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...upper and lower portions of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). x [TV TYPE] Selects the aspect ratio of the screen. [4:3 PAN SCAN] Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: ...AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH Settings for the disc's menu. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET...
...upper and lower portions of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). x [TV TYPE] Selects the aspect ratio of the screen. [4:3 PAN SCAN] Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. x [SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: ...AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL ENGLISH Settings for the disc's menu. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET...
Operating Instructions
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...[AUTO] [FRAME] The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output with black bands on your TV, not the system. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Priority given. Normally....) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Note • When you play a DVD VIDEO on the disc, this function may change the...
...[AUTO] [FRAME] The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output with black bands on your TV, not the system. x [TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. Priority given. Normally....) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Note • When you play a DVD VIDEO on the disc, this function may change the...
Operating Instructions
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...experience problems even when you play mode. • Check the speaker settings (page 75). The sound loses stereo effect when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to 30 minutes. • If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the speakers ... picture does not fill the screen. • The aspect ratio on the DVD, the output signal may be the entire 5.1 channel. Color irregularity occurs on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is no sound from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. ...
...experience problems even when you play mode. • Check the speaker settings (page 75). The sound loses stereo effect when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to 30 minutes. • If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the speakers ... picture does not fill the screen. • The aspect ratio on the DVD, the output signal may be the entire 5.1 channel. Color irregularity occurs on a TV stand, health care device, toy, etc.) is no sound from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. ...
Operating Instructions
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...system operation will not be possible. In this is not a malfunction and for North American models. C:13:50 First 3 characters of the operations above. diagnosis function. ,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD...8226; In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the sound track. The language for the sound track cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in DivX format but does not conform to prevent the system from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. ...
...system operation will not be possible. In this is not a malfunction and for North American models. C:13:50 First 3 characters of the operations above. diagnosis function. ,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD...8226; In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the sound track. The language for the sound track cannot be ejected and "LOCKED" appears in DivX format but does not conform to prevent the system from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. ...
Operating Instructions
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... TV/... (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm...286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-DX155/DX255) Front Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 3.0 ohms 260 × 94.5 ... * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no...
... TV/... (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Center Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm...286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-DX155/DX255) Front Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 3.0 ohms 260 × 94.5 ... * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no...
Operating Instructions
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... on some DVDs. Even when the region code is shown on each country. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at movie theaters. The limitation...sound or subtitles in each DVD system or DVD disc according to disc; Scene On a VIDEO CD with other scenes and so on the disc packaging. Video based DVDs, such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are shown at 60 times per second. Multilingual function Several languages for displaying TV...
... on some DVDs. Even when the region code is shown on each country. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at movie theaters. The limitation...sound or subtitles in each DVD system or DVD disc according to disc; Scene On a VIDEO CD with other scenes and so on the disc packaging. Video based DVDs, such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are shown at 60 times per second. Multilingual function Several languages for displaying TV...
Operating Instructions
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... albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 48) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. * * [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 63) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page 70) [QUICK] Setup (page 19) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-...screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the size of North America. ** These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video ...
... albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 48) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. * * [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 63) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page 70) [QUICK] Setup (page 19) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-...screen display, the aspect ratio of the TV, and the size of North America. ** These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video ...
Operating Instructions
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... OUT) 73 C CHAPTER 36 Chapter 87 COLD RESET 78 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 73 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 25 Continuous play 29 Control Menu Display 93 Controlling the TV 60 CUSTOM 70 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 63 CUSTOM SETUP 74 D ...42, 87 Dolby Pro Logic II 87 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 87 DTS 42, 87 DVD 87 DVD+RW 88 DVD's menu 42 DVD-RW 44, 88 DYNAMIC BASS 61 E EFFECT 53 F Fast forward 35 Fast reverse ...50 L Language Code List 90 LANGUAGE SETUP 72 Listening to other components 31 Listening to TV sound 32 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 35 M MENU 72 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 52 MOVIE/MUSIC 32 MP3 49...
... OUT) 73 C CHAPTER 36 Chapter 87 COLD RESET 78 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 73 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 25 Continuous play 29 Control Menu Display 93 Controlling the TV 60 CUSTOM 70 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 63 CUSTOM SETUP 74 D ...42, 87 Dolby Pro Logic II 87 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 87 DTS 42, 87 DVD 87 DVD+RW 88 DVD's menu 42 DVD-RW 44, 88 DYNAMIC BASS 61 E EFFECT 53 F Fast forward 35 Fast reverse ...50 L Language Code List 90 LANGUAGE SETUP 72 Listening to other components 31 Listening to TV sound 32 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 35 M MENU 72 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 52 MOVIE/MUSIC 32 MP3 49...
Operating Instructions
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SCREEN SETUP 72 Searching 35 Selecting 32 SETUP 70 Setup Display 70, 96 Shuffle Play 40 SLEEP 62 Slide Show 52 Slow-motion Play 35 Sound Field 33 SPEAKER FORMATION 66 SPEAKER SETUP 75 DISTANCE 76 LEVEL 76, 77 SIZE 75 SUBTITLE 48, 72 T TEST TONE 77 THEATRE SYNC 60 TIME/TEXT 36 TITLE 36 Title 89 TRACK 36 Track 89 TRACK SELECTION 74 Troubleshooting 80 TV Hookup 24 TV TYPE 72 U Unpacking 86 Usable discs 7 V VIDEO CD 89 99GB
SCREEN SETUP 72 Searching 35 Selecting 32 SETUP 70 Setup Display 70, 96 Shuffle Play 40 SLEEP 62 Slide Show 52 Slow-motion Play 35 Sound Field 33 SPEAKER FORMATION 66 SPEAKER SETUP 75 DISTANCE 76 LEVEL 76, 77 SIZE 75 SUBTITLE 48, 72 T TEST TONE 77 THEATRE SYNC 60 TIME/TEXT 36 TITLE 36 Title 89 TRACK 36 Track 89 TRACK SELECTION 74 Troubleshooting 80 TV Hookup 24 TV TYPE 72 U Unpacking 86 Usable discs 7 V VIDEO CD 89 99GB
Operating Instructions
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...SOUND FIELD qh (33) SUBTITLE wf (48) THEATRE SYNC w; (61) TOP MENU qf (42) TUNING +/- 0 qs (57) TV e; (60) TV CH +/- Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. ef (60) * The H, number 5, and VOLUME + buttons have tactile dots. Z PICTURE NAVI 6 (37, 60) PRESET +/- Sony... Corporation Printed in China eh (60) TV/VIDEO 2 (60) VOLUME +/-* 8 (...
...SOUND FIELD qh (33) SUBTITLE wf (48) THEATRE SYNC w; (61) TOP MENU qf (42) TUNING +/- 0 qs (57) TV e; (60) TV CH +/- Use the tactile dots as references when operating the system. ef (60) * The H, number 5, and VOLUME + buttons have tactile dots. Z PICTURE NAVI 6 (37, 60) PRESET +/- Sony... Corporation Printed in China eh (60) TV/VIDEO 2 (60) VOLUME +/-* 8 (...