Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... apply to any part of a service problem, or for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has...
... apply to any part of a service problem, or for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . 4-557-172-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has...
Operating Instructions
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... upon your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Model No. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the...
... upon your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Model No. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the...
Operating Instructions
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... North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 56 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 57 Listening to the Radio 58 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 60 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 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...
... North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0 56 (PBC Playback) Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 57 Listening to the Radio 58 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 60 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 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...
Operating Instructions
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... (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 75 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 78 Additional Information Precautions 79 Notes about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 83 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...
... (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 75 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 78 Additional Information Precautions 79 Notes about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 83 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started - A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Note • Loud test sound is finished. Give consideration to select [YES]. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to change the position of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page...
Getting Started - A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Note • Loud test sound is finished. Give consideration to select [YES]. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to change the position of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page...
Operating Instructions
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Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by 5.1channel x Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you enjoy audio playback of all types of movie theaters into your home. All sound field Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. x Dolby Pro Logic II...
Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by 5.1channel x Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you enjoy audio playback of all types of movie theaters into your home. All sound field Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. x Dolby Pro Logic II...
Operating Instructions
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... playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (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) The choice of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a Super VCD The default setting is shown in the display...
... playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround (L/R) LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center L CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (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) The choice of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a Super VCD The default setting is shown in the display...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. playing an MP3 audio track on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can display...
... 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. playing an MP3 audio track on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can display...
Operating Instructions
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... and other input sources. Adjust the TV volume. while pressing the TV button - By pressing You can control your TV. Select the TV channel. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you set with the supplied remote. By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* CLEAR* AMP MENU* PICTURE NAVI* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 * Except for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to connect the system. TV CH...
... and other input sources. Adjust the TV volume. while pressing the TV button - By pressing You can control your TV. Select the TV channel. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you set with the supplied remote. By pressing Number TV/VIDEO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* CLEAR* AMP MENU* PICTURE NAVI* TV's input source No input source (Default) VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 * Except for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to connect the system. TV CH...
Operating Instructions
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...in stop mode. You cannot turn the volume down. The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. Give consideration to select [AUTO CALIBRATION], then press ENTER. Start measurement? C. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ENTER. 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 68GB 4 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION...
...in stop mode. You cannot turn the volume down. The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] appear. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set it up at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. Give consideration to select [AUTO CALIBRATION], then press ENTER. Start measurement? C. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ENTER. 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 68GB 4 Press X/x to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION...
Operating Instructions
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... between the speakers and the calibration mic. Measurement complete. Calibration starts. Note • While the Auto Calibration function works: - continued 69GB Be quiet during the measurement (about 3 minutes), to select [YES] or [NO], then press ENTER. An error message appears when: -the headphones are connected. -the calibration mic is not connected. -front speakers are not correctly connected. -surround speakers are not correctly connected. -front and surround speakers are output from walls or the...
... between the speakers and the calibration mic. Measurement complete. Calibration starts. Note • While the Auto Calibration function works: - continued 69GB Be quiet during the measurement (about 3 minutes), to select [YES] or [NO], then press ENTER. An error message appears when: -the headphones are connected. -the calibration mic is not connected. -front speakers are not correctly connected. -surround speakers are not correctly connected. -front and surround speakers are output from walls or the...
Operating Instructions
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... mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Turns off the screen saver. continued 73GB The background color is already recorded on the screen saver. The screen saver will help prevent your TV uses a DUAL system, select [AUTO]. Raise the standard black level. Lowers the standard black level. Changes the video signal of the disc...
... mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Turns off the screen saver. continued 73GB The background color is already recorded on the screen saver. The screen saver will help prevent your TV uses a DUAL system, select [AUTO]. Raise the standard black level. Lowers the standard black level. Changes the video signal of the disc...
Operating Instructions
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... for North American models) Displays the registration code for the current disc in the Setup Display. Then use the test tone to the default setting. Note • You cannot operate these setup items when you have connected and their distance from your listening position. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is used . [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this system. x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the...
... for North American models) Displays the registration code for the current disc in the Setup Display. Then use the test tone to the default setting. Note • You cannot operate these setup items when you have connected and their distance from your listening position. For details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 70). Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is used . [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this system. x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the...
Operating Instructions
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... video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. If the ventilation slots are especially susceptible to this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for an extended period of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. This is equipped with very low level inputs or no audio signals. In this . On adjusting volume •...
... video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. If the ventilation slots are especially susceptible to this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for an extended period of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. This is equipped with very low level inputs or no audio signals. In this . On adjusting volume •...
Operating Instructions
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... video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged. • The system is not connected to your TV is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from the center out. • Do not use a disc that you set progressive format but your nearest Sony dealer. Picture noise appears. • The disc is compatible with a cleaning cloth. Troubleshooting If you using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to direct sunlight or heat sources...
... video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged. • The system is not connected to your TV is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output from the center out. • Do not use a disc that you set progressive format but your nearest Sony dealer. Picture noise appears. • The disc is compatible with a cleaning cloth. Troubleshooting If you using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to direct sunlight or heat sources...
Operating Instructions
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... the center speaker may be the entire 5.1 channel. However, some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you set the aspect ratio in Slow-motion Play mode. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is fixed. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an external antenna...
... the center speaker may be the entire 5.1 channel. However, some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you set the aspect ratio in Slow-motion Play mode. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the audio components. • The plugs and jacks are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is fixed. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an external antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... deep sound space. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of surround speakers and a center speaker. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is independently provided. All six channels in Dolby Surround. The surround speakers output monaural sound. In this format. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one method of high quality digital audio. Furthermore, the data capacity of time. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings...
... deep sound space. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of surround speakers and a center speaker. Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is independently provided. All six channels in Dolby Surround. The surround speakers output monaural sound. In this format. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one method of high quality digital audio. Furthermore, the data capacity of time. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings...
Operating Instructions
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... 8 Multi-angle function 47, 88 MULTI-DISC RESUME 75 Multilingual function 88 MUTING 30 N Naming preset stations 58 O ORIGINAL 44 OSD 72 Other Component Hookup 27 P PARENTAL CONTROL 64 Parental Control 88 PAUSE MODE 74 PBC Playback 56 PICTURE NAVI 37, 51 PLAY LIST 44 Playback Control (PBC) 88 Program Play 38 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 26 Progressive format 25, 88 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 26 Q Quick Setup 19 R Radio 58 Radio Stations 57 Rear Panel 91 Region Code 8, 88 Remote 9, 60 Repeat Play 41 RESET...
... 8 Multi-angle function 47, 88 MULTI-DISC RESUME 75 Multilingual function 88 MUTING 30 N Naming preset stations 58 O ORIGINAL 44 OSD 72 Other Component Hookup 27 P PARENTAL CONTROL 64 Parental Control 88 PAUSE MODE 74 PBC Playback 56 PICTURE NAVI 37, 51 PLAY LIST 44 Playback Control (PBC) 88 Program Play 38 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 26 Progressive format 25, 88 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 26 Q Quick Setup 19 R Radio 58 Radio Stations 57 Rear Panel 91 Region Code 8, 88 Remote 9, 60 Repeat Play 41 RESET...
Marketing Specifications
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DAV-DX255 Integrated Home Theater System Key Features 5 Disc DVD/CD Player 1000 Watts-143WattsX5 (1kHz,
DAV-DX255 Integrated Home Theater System Key Features 5 Disc DVD/CD Player 1000 Watts-143WattsX5 (1kHz,
Marketing Specifications
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... of Sony. DAV-DX255 Integrated Home Theater System Specifications DVD, VCD, CD Player Video Play Mode: Shuffle, Program, Repeat Digital-to-Analog Converter: 108MHz/12bit Amplifier General Function: CD, DVD, Audio Audio Digital Amplifier: Yes (S-Master® Digital Amplifier) Equalizer: Bass Boost function (Dynamic Bass on RM) Audio Power Output: Amplifier: 1000W Total, Center Speaker: 143W (1KHz 10%THD), Front Speaker: 143W x 2 (1KHz 10%THD), Subwoofer Speaker: 285W (1KHz 10%THD), Surround Speaker: 143W x 2 (1KHz 10%THD) Tuner Type: AM, FM Speaker Type: DAV Connector Digital-to change...
... of Sony. DAV-DX255 Integrated Home Theater System Specifications DVD, VCD, CD Player Video Play Mode: Shuffle, Program, Repeat Digital-to-Analog Converter: 108MHz/12bit Amplifier General Function: CD, DVD, Audio Audio Digital Amplifier: Yes (S-Master® Digital Amplifier) Equalizer: Bass Boost function (Dynamic Bass on RM) Audio Power Output: Amplifier: 1000W Total, Center Speaker: 143W (1KHz 10%THD), Front Speaker: 143W x 2 (1KHz 10%THD), Subwoofer Speaker: 285W (1KHz 10%THD), Surround Speaker: 143W x 2 (1KHz 10%THD) Tuner Type: AM, FM Speaker Type: DAV Connector Digital-to change...