Sony DAV-DX155 инструкция обслуживания

©2006 Sony Corporation 2-661-595- 12 (2) DVD Home Theatr e System Operating Instructions D A V -DX155/DX255/DX315 * DAV-DX255/DX315 o nly *[...]

2 GB 3 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not ex pose this apparatus to rain or mo isture. Caution – The u se of optical instru ments with this product wil l increase eye hazard. Do not install the applian ce in a confin ed space, su ch as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fi re, do not cover the ventilati on of the apparat[...]

3 GB disconnec t the cord, pull it ou t by the pl ug, never by the cord. Installing • Allow adequ ate air ci rculation to prevent internal heat build up. • Do not place t he unit on surfac es (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materi als (curtain s, draperies ) that may block the ventilati on slots. • Do not ins tall the u nit near heat sources s[...]

4 GB Welcome! ............ ............ ........ ............ .... 3 About This Ma nual ........... ........... ........... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ........... ......... ........... ........... ....... 7 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ............. .............. . 10 Step 2: Connecting the System a[...]

5 GB Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ............... ........... ........... .. 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Su rround Sound for a Room ........... ........... ......... ........... .... 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appr opriate Settings Automatically .. ........... ........... ......... 6[...]

6 GB • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • The instructions in this manual are for DAV- DX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315. DAV-DX155 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in opera[...]

7 GB “DVD+RW,” “DVD-R W,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” an d the “CD” logos are trademarks. Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files* of[...]

8 GB operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been corre ctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format ca nnot be played. Music discs encoded with copyright protection techn[...]

9 GB Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 84. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings insi de the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the sy[...]

10 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-DX315 only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the floor t o avoid da maging the f loor. Ti p • Y ou can use the speaker withou t the speaker stand by installi ng it on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to the b[...]

11 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 3 Secure the pedestal to the post. Note • If it is hard to s ecure the p edestal, re move and sec ure it again. Securing t he pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to th e speaker, then run them throu gh the slots ( A , B , C , and D ) all the way. B D A C continued[...]

12 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Note • Do not catch the s peaker cord between t he speaker and the pe destal. • Do not drop the spea ker when mount ing. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2 . Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Screws (2) (supplied) 1 2[...]

13 GB Getting Started – BASIC – This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. Fo r other TV connections, see page 24. For oth er component connection, see page 27. To accept progressive signals, see page 25. To change the color system (PAL or N TSC), see page 17. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the ad[...]

14 GB Getting Started – BASIC – DAV-DX315 COAXIAL AM FM 75 SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER WOOFER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV/VCR MONITOR OUT ANTENNA (DVD ONLY) YP B /C B P R /C R RL AUDIO IN VIDEO (DVD ONLY) S VIDEO R AUDIO OUT L VIDEO IN AM loop antenna (aerial) Subwoofer AC power cord (mains l ead) FM wire antenna (aerial) TV Front spe[...]

15 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords ar e the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord in sulation in the SPEAKER jac k. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the [...]

16 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Ti p • Wh en you want to ou tput the TV sound or ster eo sound of a 2 c hannel sou rce from the 6 speakers, select the “D olby Pro Logic, ” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pr o Logic II MU SIC” sound f ield (page 33 ). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) The sh[...]

17 GB Getting Started – BASIC – To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial ) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. Note • Be sure to fully ext end the FM wire antenn a (aerial) . • After conn ecting the FM wire ante nna (aeria l), keep it as horizonta l as possibl e. Ti p • If you have poor FM recept ion, use a 7[...]

18 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround so und, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be th e same distance from the listening position ( A ). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer ( B ) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 [...]

19 GB Getting Started – BASIC – Follow the steps b elow to make the mi nimum number of basic adjustments for using the system . 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [ / 1 . Note • Disconnect the head phones when y ou perform the Quick Setup. You ca nnot operat e steps aft er 8 with the headphones connected. • Make sure that the function is set to “D[...]

20 GB Getting Started – BASIC – 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel an d press X / x to select [YES], then press ENTER. Set up the calibration mic at th e ear level using a tripod, etc. (no t supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no o bstruction between the [...]

21 GB Getting Started – BASIC – To recall the Quick Setup d isplay 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER. The options for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X / x to select [QUICK], then press ENTER. The Quick Setup display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) QUICK QUICK RESET DVD VID[...]

22 GB After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press " / 1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off. Note • When yo u press " / 1 on the syste m, the demons tration does not turn off. • W hen you set th e demonstratio n mode in the AM P menu to on, the dem onstra[...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 23 GB 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hol e on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For the center spea ker For the front spea kers of DAV-D X315 For the other spe akers 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Note • Use screws th at are suit[...]

24 GB Select a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV. Connecting the video cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A , B , or C . Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (component). A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack Connect the video co rd. . B To connect t[...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 25 GB C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the CO MPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P B / C B , P R /C R ) instead of the video jacks, your TV m onitor must be equippe d with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P B /C B , P R /C R ). If your TV accepts [...]

26 GB x P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above conditio n. Th is automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or [...]

Getting Started – ADV ANCED – 27 GB You can enjoy sound using the sp eakers of this syst em by connecting the AUDIO OUT jack s of another component. For video connection of other co mponents, c onnect directly to the TV. Connecting the system and the othe r component Outputs the other component throug h the speakers of this system. To connect t[...]

28 GB Ti p • When listening to M P3 format recordings using a por table audi o source, yo u can enha nce the sou nd. Press FUNCTION to se lect “AUDIO.” Connec t the portable audi o source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” appe ars in the front pa nel display. To cancel, sele ct other than “A.F.D. STD.” Note • Be sure [...]

29 GB Basic Operations Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be di fferent or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system. 3 Press " / 1 . The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select “[...]

30 GB Basic Operations To save the power in standby mode Press " / 1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press " / 1 once. Additional operations * DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RW s/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North Americ an models). ** DVD VIDEOs/DVD- RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/ DVD+Rs only . The [...]

31 GB Basic Operations Selecting the connected component You can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the components for further information on the operation. Press FUNCTION repeatedly un til “TV/ VCR” appears in the front panel disp lay. Each time you press F[...]

32 GB Basic Operations You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 24) and “Other Component Hookup” (page 27). 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/ VCR” appears in the front panel displa y. 2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the[...]

Sound Adjustments 33 GB You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- programmed sound fiel ds. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. Press SOUND FIELD. Press SOUND FIELD repeat edly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. All sound field Automat[...]

34 GB Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely b ypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 35 GB You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the pi cture or playing back slowly. Note • Dependi ng on the DVD/DivX vi deo*/VIDE O CD, you may not be able to do some of th e operatio ns described. * Except for North American models. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fas[...]

36 GB You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDE O CD/CD/DA TA CD/ DATA DVD by track, inde x, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD wi[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 37 GB You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. 2 Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. • [TITLE VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only) • [CHAPTER VIEWER] (DVD VIDEO only) • [TRACK VIEWE R] (VIDEO CD /[...]

38 GB • When using the Res ume functio n on CD Graphi cs (Latin Ame rican models on ly), playba ck starts fr om the beginnin g of the track. Ti p • To play fr om the beginni ng of the dis c, press x twice, then press H . To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO C D only) This system stores t[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 39 GB 5 Select the track you want to pro gram. For example, select track [02]. Press X / x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER. 6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5. The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order. 7 Press H to start Program Play. Program Play starts. When the progra[...]

40 GB You can have the system “shuffle ” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. Note • Same song may be playe d repeated ly during MP 3 playback . • You can shuffle t he track on the curren t disc only . 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to s elect [SHUFFLE], then pre[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 41 GB You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly. You can use a combination of Shuffle or Program Play modes. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select [REPEAT], then press ENTER. The options for [REPEA[...]

42 GB A DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, yo u can select the title you want using TOP MENU. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 43 GB •[ 2 : S U B ] •[ 2 : M A I N + S U B ] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], an d [2: MAIN+SUB ] do not appear wh en one audi o stream is re corded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO] : the standard stereo s[...]

44 GB About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate sp eaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) •C e n t e r • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 45 GB Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display You can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of titl es in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3, file name of a DivX video* using the front panel display (page 92). * Except for North American models. Pr[...]

46 GB • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO C D (without PBC functions) or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current [...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 47 GB Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. * “Exchangeabl e Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defin ed by the Japa [...]

48 GB If subtitles are recorded on a d isc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded o n the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. Press SUBTITLE during playback. Each time you press SU BTITLE, the subtitle language changes. Note[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 49 GB What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compre ssion technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulati ons. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the system can play You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/C D- Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DV Ds (DVD-Rs/DVD- RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/D VD-ROMs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio L[...]

50 GB When you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H , the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7 . Any sub-albums/tracks (or fi les) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5 .) When you press MENU and the list of a[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 51 GB Pressing MENU again will display the album list. To stop playback Press x . To play the next or previous MP3 audio track Press . / > . Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press > after th e last track on the current album, but that you cannot return to the previous album by pre[...]

52 GB Press CLEAR to return to normal view. To stop playback Press x . Ti p • A scroll box is d isplaye d at the ri ght side of the screen. To dis play the ad ditional image files, select the bottom im age and pres s x . To return to the previous i mage, select t he top image a nd press X . You can play a slide show with sou nd by first placing b[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 53 GB You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. Ti p • When you se lect [AUTO], the system ca n recognize up to 300 MP 3 tracks and 3 00 JPEG fil es in a sin gle album. Wh en you sele ct [AUDIO (MP3 )] or [IMAGE (JPEG)], the sy stem can reco gnize up to 600 MP3 an d 600 JPEG files i[...]

54 GB • [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE5]: The next image sl ides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Turns off this function. 4 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effec t. About DivX Video Files DivX ® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX ® Certi[...]

V arious Functions fo r Play ing Discs 55 GB files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. Ti p • For details ab out playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs o r DATA DVDs, see “Discs that th e system can play” (page 49) . Note • The system may not play a DivX video fil e when the f[...]

56 GB Ti p • If the number of viewing tim es is pres et, you can play the DivX vi deo files as many times a s the pres et number. The followin g occurrenc es are count ed: – when the system is tu rned off. – when anothe r file is played. – when the disc tray is opened. With PBC (Playback C ontrol) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive[...]

T uner Functions 57 GB You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn d own the volume to minimum. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel d isplay. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the auto scanning starts. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a sta[...]

58 GB Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Ra dio Stations” (page 57)). 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel d isplay. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the [...]

T uner Functions 59 GB Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to “TUNER AM ” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown. 1 Station name* 2 Frequency** * This is displ ayed if you have ente [...]

60 GB You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. Controlling TVs with the remote To control the TV You can co ntrol the TV by using follow ing buttons. - is for selecting a channel number greater than 10. (For example, for channel 25, press - , t hen 2 and 5.) Note • Depend ing on the TV , you may not be ab le to contro l your [...]

Other Operations 61 GB Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit ti me varies depending on the TV. To change the transmit time Press and hold TV CH + wh ile entering the code for transmit tim e [...]

62 GB You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asl eep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP rep[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 63 GB You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate disc s. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the us[...]

64 GB To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system is ready for playback. Ti p • If you fo rget your pass word, enter th e 6-digit numb er “199[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 65 GB 5 Press X / x to select [STANDARD] , then press ENTER. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. 6 Press X / x to select a geographic area as the playback limitatio n level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select [OTHERS t ], select and enter a standard code in the table of “Paren[...]

66 GB Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X / x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press ENTER. The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X / x to select [PASSWORD t ], then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears. 4 Enter your 4-digit password using t[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 67 GB • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER]: w hen installing t he front and surround speakers. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. • [ALL FRONT]: when installi ng all the speakers in front o[...]

68 GB • The front panel d isplay in dicates t he select ed [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indic ate the speakers wh ich output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setti ng in [SPEAK ER SETUP], the [SPEA KER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD]. D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatica[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 69 GB face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. 5 Press X / x to select [YES], then press ENTER. Calibration starts. Note • Avoid being in th e measure ment area and making noi se during the measurement ( about 3 m[...]

70 GB – do not chan ge the disc . – do not ins ert or eject a disc. – do not conn ect the h eadphones . – do not disc onnect the c alibration mic. By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to it ems such as pictu re and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 96. Displayed items differ depending on the[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 71 GB 5 Select an item using X / x , the n press ENTER. The options for the selected item appear. Example: [TV TYPE] 6 Select a setting using X / x , then p ress ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER. 2 Select [YES] us[...]

72 GB [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETU P] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Usin g the Setup Display” (page 70). x [OSD] (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. x [MENU] (DVD VIDEO o nly) You can select the desired languag e[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 73 GB Note • Depending on the DVD, [ 4:3 LETTE R BOX] ma y be selected aut omatically i nstead of [ 4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice ve rsa. x [COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD)] (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) Select the color system when you play a VIDEO CD. Note • You ca nnot chan ge the colo r system of th[...]

74 GB x [4:3 OUTPUT ] This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETU P] to [16:9] (page 72). Adjust thi s to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can ch ange the aspect ratio on your progressive format (525p/625p) compatible TV, change the setting on your TV, not the system. Note • This setting is effective on[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 75 GB x [MULTI-DISC RESU ME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movi es at lo w volume late at night. x [DivX] (Except for North American models) Displays the registration cod[...]

76 GB Note • When you select an i tem, the sou nd cuts off for a moment. • Wh en you change the [SIZE] s etting, the [ SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD]. x [DISTA NCE (FRO NT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the list ening position is shown bel ow. When you set the distance using the Quick S etup (pa[...]

Adv a nced Settings and Adjustments 77 GB x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surroun d speakers as follows. Be sure to set [T EST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. (This settings appear except when you set [SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] setting.) To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Turn the VOLUME control on the sy[...]

78 GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. 1 Press " / 1 to turn on the system . 2 Press x , A , and " / 1 on the system at the same time. “COLD RESET” appears in the front panel display and the default settings are returned. Returning to the Default Settings A " / 1 x[...]

Additional I nformation 79 GB On power sources • AC power co rd (mains lead) must be changed onl y at the qualified service shop . • The unit i s not disc onnected fr om the AC p ower source (ma ins) as lo ng as it is co nnected to the wall outlet (mains), e ven if the unit itself has been turned off. On placement • Place the s ystem in a loc[...]

80 GB On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot ai r ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After[...]

Additional I nformation 81 GB protectio n signal appl ied to som e DVD programs could affe ct picture quality. If you stil l experien ce problems ev en when you connect you r system directly to your TV, t ry connecti ng your syst em to your TV’s S v ideo input (p age 24). Even though you s et the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SE TUP], the [...]

82 GB preset stat ions). Pres et the sta tions (pag e 57). • Press DIS PLAY so that the frequen cy appears in the front pa nel display. The remote does no t function. • There a re obstacles between t he remote an d the system. • The dista nce betwee n the remote and the sy stem is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on[...]

Additional I nformation 83 GB You cannot perf orm some functions s uch as Stop, Search , Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play. • Depending on the disc , you may not be able to perform some of the operat ions above . See the operating manual that came with the disc. Messages do n ot appear on the sc reen in the language you want. • In the Se tup Dis[...]

84 GB AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model DAV-DX155 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HA RMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Outpu t Power): FL/FR/SL/S R/C: 84 W/ch 3 ohm at 170 - 2 0,000 Hz, 0.7 % THD SW: 80 W 3 ohm at 4 0 - 170 Hz, 0.7 % THD DAV-DX255 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HA RMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Outpu t Power): FL/FR/SL/S R/C: 84 W/ch 3 ohm at 170 - 2 0,000 [...]

Additional I nformation 85 GB Center*: 1 43 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS51 ) Subwoofer*: 285 W (with SS-WS5 2B) Other models: Stereo mode (rated ) 108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Surround mo de (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 143 W + 1 43 W (with SS-TS53 ) Center*: 1 43 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 143[...]

86 GB Subwoofer Speaker sys tem Ba ss reflex, m agnetically shielded Speaker uni t 160 mm (6 3 / 8 inches) dia. cone type Rated impe dance 3.0 ohms (S S-WS52) 1.5 ohms (SS- WS52B) Dimensions ( approx.) 240 × 374 × 39 0 mm (9 1 / 2 × 14 3 / 4 × 15 3 / 8 inches) (w /h/d) Mass (approx .) 6.7 kg (14 lb 13 oz) Speakers (DAV-DX315) Front Speaker sys [...]

Additional I nformation 87 GB Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker sett[...]

88 GB a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is co mpressed to about 1/40 of its orig inal size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that processes allocated data according to the status of the picture. The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more reali[...]

Additional I nformation 89 GB Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only). VIDEO CD A compact disc that cont ains moving pictures. The p[...]

90 GB The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Parental Control Area Code List Language Code List Code Langua ge Code Language Cod e Language Code Lan guage 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari [...]

Additional I nformation 91 GB For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A " / 1 (on/standby) (29) B Front panel display ( 92) C A (open/close) (29) D Disc operation (29) E FUNCTION (29) F (remote sensor) (9) G PHONES jack (29) H VOLUME control (29) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (19, 31) J DISC 1-5 (29) K Disc t[...]

92 GB Front panel displa y About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the time inform ation of a title or chapter appears in the fron t panel display. (DVD only ) (45) B Lights up when the colo r system is set to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) (17) C Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only[...]

Additional I nformation 93 GB Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view relate d information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show differe nt items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in pa ren[...]

94 GB 1) Displays the scen e number for VIDEO C Ds (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CD s/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video albu m number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (except for North America n models). 2) Displays the in dex number for VID EO CDs, MP3 audio tr ack number, or JP EG image file numb er for DATA CDs/ DATA DVDs. DivX vi[...]

Additional I nformation 95 GB * The Di vX function is available on all models ex cept for th at of North Ame rica. ** These items ar e not displaye d when play ing a DATA CD /DATA DVD with DivX vide o file. (except for North American models) Ti p • The Control Men u icon in dicator lig hts up in g reen when you sel ect any it em except [ OFF] ([P[...]

96 GB Y ou can set the follo wing items with the D VD Setup Display . The order of the displayed items may be dif ferent from the actual dis play . DVD Setup Display List CUST OM SETUP TRACK SELECTION AUTO MULTI-DISC RESUME ON OFF PAUSE MODE AUTO FRAME OFF AUDIO DRC OFF STANDARD MAX DivX 5) 1) Selec t the langu age you want to use fro m the displ a[...]

Additional I nformation 97 GB Y ou can set the follo wing items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP Menu List AMP menu DEMO DEMO ON DEMO OFF DIMMER DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF ATTENU ATE ATT ON ATT OFF[...]

98 GB Numerics 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 OUTPUT 74 4:3 P AN SCAN 72 5.1 Channel Surroun d 43 A A/V SYNC 48 ALBUM 36 Albu m 87 AMP MENU 22, 31, 62 AMP menu list 97 AT T E N U AT E 3 1 A UDIO 72 A UDIO DRC 75 Auto Calibration 68, 87 B BA CKGR OUND 73 Batteries 9 BLA CK LEVEL 73 BLA CK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 73 C CHAPTER 36 Chapter 87 COLD RESET 78[...]

99 GB SCREEN S ETUP 72 Searching 35 Selecting 32 SETUP 70 Setup Display 70, 96 Shuffle Play 40 SLEEP 62 Slide Show 52 Slo w-motion Play 35 Sound Field 33 SPEAKER FORMA TION 66 SPEAKER SETUP 75 DIST ANCE 76 LEVEL 76, 77 SIZE 75 SUBTITLE 48, 72 T TEST T ONE 77 THEA TRE SYNC 60 TIME/TEXT 36 TITLE 3 6 Title 89 TRA CK 36 T rack 89 TRA CK SELECTION 74 Tr[...]

Sony Corporation Printed in China Remote control AMP MENU wg (22, 31, 60, 62, 97) ANGLE 5 (47) AUDIO 4 (42) CLEAR ef (36, 5 8, 60, 71) D.TUNING wf (58) DISC SKI P qk (29) DISPLA Y 3 (45, 59) DYNAMIC BASS wd (61) ENTER qd (19, 2 2, 31, 36, 57, 63) FUNCTION ws (25, 29, 31, 37, 57, 66) MENU wh (42, 57 ) MOVIE/MUSIC qj (32) MUTING 7 (29) Number butt on[...]