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... or shock hazard, do not expose this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television... do not intend to the presence of time. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. DAV-DX155/DAV-DX255/DAV-DX315 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to persons... turning the equipment off . • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, ...
... or shock hazard, do not expose this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television... do not intend to the presence of time. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. DAV-DX155/DAV-DX255/DAV-DX315 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to persons... turning the equipment off . • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, ...
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...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® Videos 54 (Except for North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 56 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 57 Listening... the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - Table of the Front Panel Display 62 4GB
...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® Videos 54 (Except for North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 56 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 57 Listening... the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs 7 Getting Started - Table of the Front Panel Display 62 4GB
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...DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP31) audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)4) video files 1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 2)Except for North American models. 3) DivX® is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX155...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 used in...
...DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP31) audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX2)3)4) video files 1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 2)Except for North American models. 3) DivX® is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX155...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 used in...
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... play if it Notes about CDs/DVDs The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - CD Graphics (Latin American models only) - For more information, see the continued 7GB 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...
... play if it Notes about CDs/DVDs The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: - CD Graphics (Latin American models only) - For more information, see the continued 7GB 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...
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... PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of trouble. 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 . "NTSC" lights up in the event of the system for Asian models is NTSC. Tip • If...power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is set powers on the system. The initial setting of this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (...
... PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of trouble. 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 . "NTSC" lights up in the event of the system for Asian models is NTSC. Tip • If...power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is set powers on the system. The initial setting of this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (...
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.... The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North American models). About DVD 5-DISC changer Sub Tray Stocker Disc DISC 3 Main Tray DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC... of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. 30GB Basic Operations To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on the system. Stop play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to ...
.... The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North American models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North American models). About DVD 5-DISC changer Sub Tray Stocker Disc DISC 3 Main Tray DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC... of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction. 30GB Basic Operations To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on the system. Stop play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to ...
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... and JPEG) When the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to do some discs. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/ VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) * Except for North American models. With each press the ... /m or M/ when the system is in pause mode. Each time you press / m or M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Locating a point quickly by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX video*, VIDEO CD only) * Except for North American models. Watching frame by playing a disc in VR ...
... and JPEG) When the system is in the pause mode, press (step) to go to do some discs. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/ VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) * Except for North American models. With each press the ... /m or M/ when the system is in pause mode. Each time you press / m or M/ during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Locating a point quickly by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DivX video*, VIDEO CD only) * Except for North American models. Watching frame by playing a disc in VR ...
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If you can select the desired one by entering its number. The system starts playback from the selected number. For example, to a number). Tip • When the Control Menu display is selected. 2 Press ENTER. [T **:**:**] changes to... number of the current title) is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file* (DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. * Except for North American models. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 3 Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 ...
If you can select the desired one by entering its number. The system starts playback from the selected number. For example, to a number). Tip • When the Control Menu display is selected. 2 Press ENTER. [T **:**:**] changes to... number of the current title) is turned off, you can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/DVDRW), track (VIDEO CD/CD), or file* (DATA CD/ DATA DVD (DivX video)) by pressing the number buttons and ENTER. * Except for North American models. Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. 3 Press ENTER. [** (**)] changes to [- - (**)]. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 ...
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...41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is cleared when you change the function by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you insert the same disc. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in [CUSTOM SETUP] to 99 ...tracks. • When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then...
...41st disc, the resume playback point for the first disc is cleared when you change the function by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you insert the same disc. The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in [CUSTOM SETUP] to 99 ...tracks. • When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then...
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... (except for DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for North American models. Note • A track already played is activated • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program Play. Subsequent "shuffling" may be shuffled. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can have the system "shuffle" tracks. x When Program...
... (except for DivX*) or DATA DVD (except for North American models. Note • A track already played is activated • [ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program Play. Subsequent "shuffling" may be shuffled. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can have the system "shuffle" tracks. x When Program...
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...the selected type.) • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on the current disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats ...[CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [REPEAT], The options for North American models. 4 Press ENTER. Various Functions for Playing Discs Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC...
...the selected type.) • [TITLE]: repeats the current title on the current disc. • [TRACK]: repeats the current track. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats ...[CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [REPEAT], The options for North American models. 4 Press ENTER. Various Functions for Playing Discs Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC...
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... such as the language for the subtitles and the language for North American models. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) • [2: MAIN] If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change . 3 Press ENTER. The...
... such as the language for the subtitles and the language for North American models. 1 Press AUDIO during playback. Example: • [1: MAIN] (main sound) • [1: SUB] (sub sound) • [1: MAIN+SUB] (main and sub sound) • [2: MAIN] If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change . 3 Press ENTER. The...
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... (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) The choice of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is shown in the... display. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is recorded on the disc. Various Functions for North American models. x When playing a Super VCD The default setting is underlined. • [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound...
... (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) The choice of the audio track 2 (monaural) Note • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is shown in the... display. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is recorded on the disc. Various Functions for North American models. x When playing a Super VCD The default setting is underlined. • [1:STEREO]: the stereo sound...
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... name 6 Track and index* * VIDEO CD only. Note • The system can also check the DVD text and MP3 folder name/file name recorded on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. t 1 t ... When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/DVD-RW 1 Playing time and number of the current title 2 Remaining time of ... 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...
... name 6 Track and index* * VIDEO CD only. Note • The system can also check the DVD text and MP3 folder name/file name recorded on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. t 1 t ... When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/DVD-RW 1 Playing time and number of the current title 2 Remaining time of ... 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...
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...RIVER SIDE Album name Track/file* name * Except for North American models. ** Appears when: - playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North American models). 46GB Also, depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. • C ... audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models) Playing time of the current file Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the...
...RIVER SIDE Album name Track/file* name * Except for North American models. ** Appears when: - playing an MP3 audio track on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North American models). 46GB Also, depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. • C ... audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models) Playing time of the current file Note • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed. • Depending on the...
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...the disc, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is underlined. • [OFF]: does not adjust. • [ON]: adjusts the difference between ... The default setting is in stop mode. Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except for North American models. If subtitles are recorded on the input stream, this function may not be able to select [A/V ... on it. The options 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 change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an ".AVI" or ".DIVX" ...
...the disc, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is underlined. • [OFF]: does not adjust. • [ON]: adjusts the difference between ... The default setting is in stop mode. Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except for North American models. If subtitles are recorded on the input stream, this function may not be able to select [A/V ... on it. The options 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 change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an ".AVI" or ".DIVX" ...
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... each album. This product is subject to play Refer to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays only the DivX video files. With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file...addition to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for North American models) About DivX Video Files DivX® is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). • [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle through the effects. •...
... each album. This product is subject to play Refer to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays only the DivX video files. With DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file...addition to the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for North American models) About DivX Video Files DivX® is ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). • [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle through the effects. •...
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...panel display. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "MEMORY" appears in any AM station, then turn down > (on the system), press "/1 on the system. While holding down the volume to store other stations. Tuner Functions Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can be erased. The station is...the preset number you change the preset number Restart from Step 1. 57GB Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display. "TUNED" and "ST" (for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. until "TUNER...
...panel display. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press X/x repeatedly until "MEMORY" appears in any AM station, then turn down > (on the system), press "/1 on the system. While holding down the volume to store other stations. Tuner Functions Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can be erased. The station is...the preset number you change the preset number Restart from Step 1. 57GB Scanning stops when the system tunes in the front panel display. "TUNED" and "ST" (for Russian and Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. until "TUNER...
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... volume. Number buttons Select the TV channel. is selected. Set your SONY TV and this system. while pressing the TV button - Controlling TVs with the supplied remote.... By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on your TV's input to the input you used to "DVD... THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you set with one button push. TV CH +/- Preparing for North American models. 60GB For details, see the table) using following buttons. By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3...
... volume. Number buttons Select the TV channel. is selected. Set your SONY TV and this system. while pressing the TV button - Controlling TVs with the supplied remote.... By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on your TV's input to the input you used to "DVD... THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you set with one button push. TV CH +/- Preparing for North American models. 60GB For details, see the table) using following buttons. By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3...
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...stop mode. 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 CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP... the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is selected. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. do not disconnect the calibration mic. 70GB Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, ...
...stop mode. 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 CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: [LANGUAGE SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP... the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is selected. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. do not disconnect the calibration mic. 70GB Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, ...