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2-661-595-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions * *DAV-DX255/DX315 only DAV-DX155/DX255/DX315 ©2006 Sony Corporation
2-661-595-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions * *DAV-DX255/DX315 only DAV-DX155/DX255/DX315 ©2006 Sony Corporation
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When you first install the unit, or when you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Welcome! Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. disconnect the cord, pull it from a cold to a warm ... prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses.
When you first install the unit, or when you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Welcome! Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. disconnect the cord, pull it from a cold to a warm ... prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses.
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... the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 48 (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®... Timer 62 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 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 Quick Setup 19 Getting Started - Table of the...
... the Delay Between the Picture and Sound 48 (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®... Timer 62 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 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 Quick Setup 19 Getting Started - Table of the...
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... appear in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 93 DVD Setup Display List 96 AMP Menu List 97 Index 98 5GB
... appear in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 93 DVD Setup Display List 96 AMP Menu List 97 Index 98 5GB
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...; The instructions in this manual. DAV-DX155 is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes only. You can also use 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 North American models. • The following symbols are for DAVDX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315.
...; The instructions in this manual. DAV-DX155 is clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes only. You can also use 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 North American models. • The following symbols are for DAVDX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315.
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...contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*. * Except for North American models • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play if it Notes about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files ...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 page 7 • CD-ROMs recorded in the formats listed on this system due to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs ...
...contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*. * Except for North American models • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play if it Notes about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: - MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files ...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 page 7 • CD-ROMs recorded in the formats listed on this system due to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs ...
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...home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Please be available. Since this case, view the disc by Macrovision, and is intended for the recording device. patents and other side. Use of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. In this system plays DVDs... and VIDEO CDs according to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by some playback features may be...
...home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Please be available. Since this case, view the disc by Macrovision, and is intended for the recording device. patents and other side. Use of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. In this system plays DVDs... and VIDEO CDs according to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by some playback features may be...
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... connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. For other component connection, see page 24. BASIC - DAV-DX155/DX255 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER...CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13GB To accept progressive signals, see page 17. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC...
... connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. For other component connection, see page 24. BASIC - DAV-DX155/DX255 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER...CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13GB To accept progressive signals, see page 17. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC...
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BASIC - DAV-DX315 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR 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 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14GB Getting Started -
BASIC - DAV-DX315 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR 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 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14GB Getting Started -
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...Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of basic adjustments for using the system. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 19GB The Setup Display for a Room" (page 66). If this message does not appear, display the Quick ...steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 72) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that matches your TV type. Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to select a language...
...Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of basic adjustments for using the system. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 19GB The Setup Display for a Room" (page 66). If this message does not appear, display the Quick ...steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 72) 8 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that matches your TV type. Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup Follow the steps below to select a language...
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BASIC - The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select press ENTER. [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press ENTER. The Quick Setup display appears. 21GB To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Getting Started -
BASIC - The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select press ENTER. [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press ENTER. The Quick Setup display appears. 21GB To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. Getting Started -
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... a separate bus from A (standard) to a TV. To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) To VIDEO To S VIDEO ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 A VIDEO IN B S VIDEO IN C Y PB/CB PR/CR... C. Picture quality improves in order from the video signals and will not be connected via an S video jack. Connecting the video cords Sends a played back DVD image to C (component). When using the S video jack instead of your TV.
... a separate bus from A (standard) to a TV. To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) To VIDEO To S VIDEO ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 A VIDEO IN B S VIDEO IN C Y PB/CB PR/CR... C. Picture quality improves in order from the video signals and will not be connected via an S video jack. Connecting the video cords Sends a played back DVD image to C (component). When using the S video jack instead of your TV.
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... VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). Does your TV screen. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION "PROGRE" lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to a TV with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). Green Blue Red When connecting to...the output channel of the video jacks, your TV monitor must use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the system to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV accept progressive signals? C To connect to select...
... VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). Does your TV screen. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION "PROGRE" lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to a TV with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). Green Blue Red When connecting to...the output channel of the video jacks, your TV monitor must use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the system to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV accept progressive signals? C To connect to select...
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...for video-based software. you select these images to appear natural on your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be clear or no picture will not be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software... software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. your screen when output in progressive signal format, sections of some types of DVD software that the picture will appear if you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that you set to the conversion process when output through ...
...for video-based software. you select these images to appear natural on your TV accepts progressive signals, and, - About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD software can be clear or no picture will not be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software... software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. your screen when output in progressive signal format, sections of some types of DVD software that the picture will appear if you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note that you set to the conversion process when output through ...
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...White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) To listen to the portable audio source sound through the speakers of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). ADVANCED - Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other components, connect directly to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks ...using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of this system. AUDIO OUT L R To TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR 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...
...White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) To listen to the portable audio source sound through the speakers of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). ADVANCED - Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other components, connect directly to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks ...using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of this system. AUDIO OUT L R To TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR 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...
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...with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV screen and in the front panel display. The system starts playback (continuous play). To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the tray, and then press A. The volume ... not selected. - When you want. Be careful that is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the TV screen. Note • Depending on the system status, the volume level may be different or restricted. continued 29GB Basic Operations...
...with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV screen and in the front panel display. The system starts playback (continuous play). To load other discs, press DISC SKIP on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the tray, and then press A. The volume ... not selected. - When you want. Be careful that is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to this may cause malfunction. • Do not place more than one disc on the TV screen. Note • Depending on the system status, the volume level may be different or restricted. continued 29GB Basic Operations...
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.... Stop play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. Briefly fast forward the current scene** (instant advance) during playback. Note • You may not be used except for ...system. Note • Noise may not appear smoothly. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. The button can be able to the preceding . (except for North American models). About DVD...
.... Stop play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. Briefly fast forward the current scene** (instant advance) during playback. Note • You may not be used except for ...system. Note • Noise may not appear smoothly. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. The button can be able to the preceding . (except for North American models). About DVD...
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.../VCR jacks on the front panel. Each time you can use a VCR or other components. 31GB DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... To prevent this, you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the front panel display. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c ENTER FUNCTION AMP...
.../VCR jacks on the front panel. Each time you can use a VCR or other components. 31GB DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... To prevent this, you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the front panel display. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c ENTER FUNCTION AMP...
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With each press the indication changes as shown below. Press /m or M/ when the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to normal speed. Note • Depending on the DVD/DivX video*/VIDEO CD, you press / m or M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Locating a ...With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only) 2 y1 Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for CD, MP3, and JPEG) When the system is in pause mode. Watching frame by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. ...
With each press the indication changes as shown below. Press /m or M/ when the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to normal speed. Note • Depending on the DVD/DivX video*/VIDEO CD, you press / m or M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Locating a ...With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 2 y1 Opposite direction (DVD VIDEO only) 2 y1 Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame) (except for CD, MP3, and JPEG) When the system is in pause mode. Watching frame by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. ...
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... and DVD-VR mode only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER. [T **:**:**] changes to search for. The system starts playback from the selected number. To search for a scene using the number buttons, then press .... Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 3 Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can select the desired one by entering its number. The display will show different items depending on...
... and DVD-VR mode only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER. [T **:**:**] changes to search for. The system starts playback from the selected number. To search for a scene using the number buttons, then press .... Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 3 Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can select the desired one by entering its number. The display will show different items depending on...