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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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..., pull it for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. Welcome! When you first install the unit, or when you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Thank you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for future reference. 3GB Installing • Allow adequate air circulation...a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and discs away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position....
..., pull it for about 30 minutes before operating the unit. Welcome! When you first install the unit, or when you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Thank you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for future reference. 3GB Installing • Allow adequate air circulation...a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and discs away from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position....
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Table of the Front Panel Display 62 4GB 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 - BASIC - Turning off the Demonstration 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup ...Adjusting 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® Videos...
Table of the Front Panel Display 62 4GB 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 - BASIC - Turning off the Demonstration 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup ...Adjusting 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® Videos...
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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 feet (ft) for DAVDX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315. and are used under license. 6GB 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 this manual describe...
... • The instructions in feet (ft) for DAVDX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315. and are used under license. 6GB 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 this manual describe...
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...MP3 files) (JPEG files) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Notes about CDs/DVDs The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats...) * Except for North American models • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following formats: - 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 ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or ...
...MP3 files) (JPEG files) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Notes about CDs/DVDs The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats...) * Except for North American models • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following formats: - 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 ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or ...
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... of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. patents and other side. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the other intellectual property rights. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are recorded in the first session. operating instructions for home and other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by software producers...
... of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. patents and other side. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the other intellectual property rights. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are recorded in the first session. operating instructions for home and other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by software producers...
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... other component connection, see page 24. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 25. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. 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 SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/...
... other component connection, see page 24. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 25. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. 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 SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/...
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Getting Started - 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 BASIC -
Getting Started - 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 BASIC -
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...headphones when you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the signal from the system appears on your TV type. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 19GB The Setup Display for a Room" (page 66). BASIC - "/1 C/X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY ...LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV to select...
...headphones when you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the signal from the system appears on your TV type. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 19GB The Setup Display for a Room" (page 66). BASIC - "/1 C/X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY ...LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Press X/x to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV to select...
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To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Quick Setup display appears. 21GB 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. BASIC - Getting Started -
To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Quick Setup display appears. 21GB 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. BASIC - Getting Started -
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..., and choose connection method A, B, or C. 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... 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). TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on a separate bus from A (standard) to a TV.
..., and choose connection method A, B, or C. 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... 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). TV Hookup (Advanced) Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on a separate bus from A (standard) to a TV.
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If 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? Progressive is the method for ... TV screen. Green Blue Red When connecting to progressive format (page 25). ADVANCED - C To connect to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. 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/...
If 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? Progressive is the method for ... TV screen. Green Blue Red When connecting to progressive format (page 25). ADVANCED - C To connect to select "DVD." 2 Press PROGRESSIVE. 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/...
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... derived from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. the TV is connected to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the... picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of DVD software that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note • When you are output in...
... derived from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. the TV is connected to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the... picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of DVD software that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO. Note • When you are output in...
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...) 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 components to the appropriate jacks on the front ...other component Outputs the other components, connect directly to the AUDIO IN jack on the components. For video connection of other component through the system Connect the audio output jacks of another component. Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the audio cord (not supplied). continued 27GB Getting...
...) 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 components to the appropriate jacks on the front ...other component Outputs the other components, connect directly to the AUDIO IN jack on the components. For video connection of other component through the system Connect the audio output jacks of another component. Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the audio cord (not supplied). continued 27GB Getting...
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...stocker but not selected. - Tip • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as this system. 3 Press "/1. off if an unplayable disc is no disc is being played back. - Unless the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to the operation details supplied with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on... of the tray. The indicator turns off : there is inserted. orange: a disc is not skewed on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the system. green: the disc is selected, or the disc is in the disc stocker you want. When no disc. ...
...stocker but not selected. - Tip • The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as this system. 3 Press "/1. off if an unplayable disc is no disc is being played back. - Unless the system is set to "DVD," press FUNCTION to the operation details supplied with your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on... of the tray. The indicator turns off : there is inserted. orange: a disc is not skewed on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may not appear on the system. green: the disc is selected, or the disc is in the disc stocker you want. When no disc. ...
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... the desired disc system. Additional operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and remove the DISC 1-5 and A on and off. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. Briefly fast forward the current scene** (instant advance) during playback. About DVD 5-DISC changer Sub Tray Stocker Disc DISC 3 Main...
... the desired disc system. Additional operations To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play and remove the DISC 1-5 and A on and off. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback. * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. Briefly fast forward the current scene** (instant advance) during playback. About DVD 5-DISC changer Sub Tray Stocker Disc DISC 3 Main...
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... components connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the operation. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the system changes in the following sequence. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c ENTER FUNCTION AMP MENU 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly ...ATT ON: attenuates the input level. This is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. The setting is not a malfunction and will depend on the rear panel. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "ATTENUATE" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER ...
... components connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the operation. Changing the input level of the sound from the sound of the system changes in the following sequence. Basic Operations Enjoying the Radio or Other Components X/x/c ENTER FUNCTION AMP MENU 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly ...ATT ON: attenuates the input level. This is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. The setting is not a malfunction and will depend on the rear panel. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VCR t AUDIO t ... Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "ATTENUATE" appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER ...
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... 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 VR mode. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files. (except for JPEG...) Press /m or M/ while playing a disc. Press /m or M/ when the system is in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (except for ...
... 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 VR mode. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, this function works only for DivX video files. (except for JPEG...) Press /m or M/ while playing a disc. Press /m or M/ when the system is in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) (except for ...
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...indicates the total number of the current title) is selected (** refers to a number). As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code. 36GB If you select [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected. 2 Press ENTER. [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. 3 ..., then select another number. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. 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 search for...
...indicates the total number of the current title) is selected (** refers to a number). As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on a DVD+RW/ DVD+R using the time code. 36GB If you select [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected. 2 Press ENTER. [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. 3 ..., then select another number. 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. 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 search for...