4-255-321-14(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-BC150/BC250 ©2004 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For the customers in the U.S.A – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Table of Contents Welcome! ................................................ 3 Precautions .............................................. 3 About this Manual................................... 7 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Terms for discs........................................ 7 Notes about the Discs.............................. 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC Changer ............10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking .
Additional Information Troubleshooting .................................... 67 Specifications........................................ 70 Glossary ................................................ 72 Index to Parts and Controls................... 74 Language code list ................................ 78 DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 79 AMP Menu List .................................... 80 Index ..................................................... 81 Quick reference for Remote Commander .....
About this Manual • 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 following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode Functions available for MP3* audio tracks Functions available for JPEG files * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
DVD structure Disc Region code Disc Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code. Title Chapter VIDEO CD, or CD structure Track MP3 structure Album Index Disc Track Disc JPEG structure Album File Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
Note on DVD 5-DISC Changer Disc changer system Sub Tray Stocker DISC 1 Disc DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Main Tray Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit, trays which hold the discs and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc tray and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit.
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of Currently playing title number (Video CD/ titles or tracks Total number of chapters or indexes recorded recorded CD: track number) Currently playing Playback status title number (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
SETUP (page 52, 63) Sets various adjustments, such as picture and sound. Tips • Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary depending on the disc. • The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green [OFF].
Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • FM wire antenna (1) • Speaker cords (3.5 m × 3, 10 m × 2) (11.5 ft. × 3, 33 ft. × 2) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS250 (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Foot pads DAV-BC150 (15) DAV-BC250 (10) • Operating Instructions • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 24. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Terminals for connecting the speakers To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack Getting Started Connect the DAV-BC150 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) colour label AUDIO IN R VIDEO/SAT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L L Y P B /C B P R /C R S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITO
DAV-BC250 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker colour label AUDIO IN R VIDEO/SAT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L L Y P B /C B P R /C R S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT COAXIAL AM FM 75 SPEAKER colour label Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Notes on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Getting Started Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers.
To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from the plug. Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.
Step 2: Antenna Hookups Getting Started Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.
Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.
AUDIO IN CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L P B /C B S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL VIDEO AM MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER OUT IN OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Getting Started VIDEO/SAT FRONT R Y L R IN IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN INPUT INPUT Y S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L PB/CB R PR/CR VCR or Digital satellite receiver TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks TV with S VIDEO jack TV Notes • Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
Does your TV accept progressive signals? Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” Press PROGRESSIVE. The current output signal “-NORMAL-” appears in the front panel display.
Output the TV or VCR sound from the speakers Connect audio cords. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO/SAT jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords.
Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 metresa) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 metresb) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 metresc) (A) from the listening position. North American numerical equivalents: a) 5 feet (1.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 You can set speaker settings using the AMP menu displayed in the front panel. AMP MENU AMP menu List C/X/x/c ENTER Getting Started Adjusting the speaker settings by using the front panel display on the system SP SETUP CENTER SP F DIST CEN DIST CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3ft - 23ft 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3ft - 23ft SURR DIST 1.0 m - 7.0 m/3ft - 23ft SURR SP 1 2 LEVEL T.TONE Press AMP MENU.
x SP SETUP x LEVEL If you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and SURROUND. The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “LEVEL” items. T.TONE (test tone) CENTER Y: Select this if you use a center speaker. CENTER N: Select this if no center speaker is used. SURR SP (surround speaker) SURR Y: Select this if you use surround speakers. SURR N: Select this if no surround speaker is used. F DIST (front distance) F D 3.
AUDIO DRC DRC OFF: No compression of DYNAMIC range. DRC STD: Reproduces the sound track with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. DRC MAX: Fully narrows the DYNAMIC range. 9 Press AMP MENU when you have finished making adjustments. Note When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. Getting Started Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.
4 Press the button of the disc number you want. Playing Discs 5 Playing Discs DISC 1-5 A Disc tray DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. The disc is drawn into the selected disc stocker automatically and “READING” appears in the front panel display. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. "/1 Press DISC 1-5 A.
After following Step 6 Saving power in standby mode Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 32), (VIDEO CD: page 32). Press "/1. To remove the disc To cancel standby mode Press DISC 1-5 A on the system. Remove the disc after it is ejected from the system. “OPEN” appears in the front panel display. Press "/1.
Tip Additional operations If a DVD has more than two titles, you cannot go to the next title or go back to the preceding title by pressing . or >. These buttons work only within a single title. If you want to go to the next title or go back to preceding title, press TOP MENU or MENU and then select the title you want to go to from the control menu. MUTING DISC SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 .
Tip (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. Providing you do not remove the disc or change other disc pressing DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1 – DISC 5 of the system, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing [/1 (except MP3). H 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.
Using the DVD’s Menu 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, you 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, select these items using MENU. Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.
Notes Tip To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER. “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.
Selecting an album and track 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER. The list of tracks contained in the current album appears. ROCK BEST HIT ENTER C/X/x/c O RETURN DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY. Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (ALBUM) 3 34GB 5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. To return to the previous display The list of albums contained on the disc appears.
Playing JPEG Image Files 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 ENTER C/X/x/c O RETURN DISPLAY Playing Discs You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using X/x. Press C or O RETURN to return to the file or the album list. 5 To rotate the current image 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Select a file using X/x and press ENTER. The selected file starts playing. C/c To return to the previous display Press O RETURN or C. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY.
x When playing a DVD Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 32). x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all track of all discs. • TRACK: repeats the current track. Playing Discs • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all titles of all discs. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.
(Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly. 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available.
x When playing a DVD Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File (TITLE) x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) Playing Discs x When playing a CD (TRACK) x When playing an MP3 You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks, albums, and files are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
Searching for a chapter/index 1 2 Press Note Press X/x to select the search method. When you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the index search function does not work. To turn off the Control Menu x When playing a VIDEO CD (Without PBC functions) (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of chapters or indexes.
Viewing Information in the Front Panel Display When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title Playing Discs Remaining time of the current title 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 titles in a DVD, tracks in a VIDEO CD, CD or MP3, or files in a JPEG using the front panel display (page 75).
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD When playing a JPEG Current file number Playing time and current track number (when playing a CD) File name Remaining time of the current track Notes Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed. • Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be used for file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.
Viewing the Sound Field, Volume Level, or Frequency in the front panel display 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Station name*3 Playing Discs You can check the current sound field, volume level, frequency, or station name using the front panel display. When the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM” Frequency*1 Current sound field*1 DISPLAY Volume*1 Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown in the charts.
• C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter • **:**:** Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapter Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVD text and MP3 folder name/file name recorded on the disc.
Checking the date information (JPEG only) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Playing Discs You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY JPEG 01/ 01/ 2003 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. (AUDIO), The options for [AUDIO] appear. If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
The display examples are as follows: Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) • PCM (stereo) Current audio format* 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.1ch DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 Sound Adjustments When you select [AUDIO], the channels being played are displayed on the screen.
Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home. To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) Selecting a sound field (MODE button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 0 10 0 Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. Display Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO A.F.D.
To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display, or press MODE on the remote to display “2CH ST.” Note When the input signal is multi channel source, AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC, AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC are cancelled and the multi channel source is output directly. Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button.
Using Various Additional Functions Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 SUBTITLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Press SUBTITLE. Press ANGLE. Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes. Note Note Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles, even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it.
2 Locking Discs Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. (SETUP), 1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE12 18(34) T 1:32:55 (PARENTAL CONTROL) DVD CUSTOM You can set a playback restriction for a disc. Parental Control You can set a playback limit some DVDs according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer. 3 The Setup Display appears. 4 Limiting playback for children (Parental Control) (DVD only) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.
x When you have already registered a password 9 The display for entering the password appears. The selection items for [LEVEL] are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 8: CHANGE PASSWORD 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: . Enter your password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 7 PG13 PG G 10 Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER.
Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Insert the disc and press H. Australia 2047 The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 The system starts playback. Chile 2090 Notes China 2092 • If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this system.
Using the number buttons for controlling the TV Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote. Controlling TVs with the remote TV Number buttons Press the TV button. The TV button turns red and the remote is set to the TV mode. You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. >10 is for selecting a channel number greater than 10. To cancel the TV mode, press the TV button again.
2 Press PROGRESSIVE. The current output signal “-NORMAL-” appears in the front panel display. When “-PROGRE-” appears in the front panel display, the output signal is already set to progressive format. 3 Press PROGRESSIVE again while “-NORMAL-” appears in the front panel display. Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function SONY TV DIRECT allow you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, change the system mode to “DVD,” and then switch the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
TV’s input source TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7* COMPONENT 1 INPUT 8* COMPONENT 2 INPUT * Except for North American models. 2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for transmit time (see table below) using the number buttons. The transmit time from the remote is selected. If you successfully set the transmit time code, the TV button flashes twice slowly.
To use a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output level Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/ SAT jacks of this system. You can also connect the components with a high audio output level (including 2V r.m.s components, such as MD, etc.) to the VIDEO/SAT jacks, and perform the following to prevent distortion occurring. FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 AMP MENU C/X/x/c 1 2 3 ENTER Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears in the front panel display.
5 Enjoying the Radio Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. "/1 FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 7 Other Operations TUNER/ BAND TUNER MENU Press ENTER. The station is stored.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 59). "/1 REPEAT/ FM MODE TUNER/ BAND FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 PRESET –/+ TUNING –/+ x DISPLAY Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. 2 • If an FM program is noisy, press REPEAT/ FM MODE on the remote so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display. The last station you received is tuned in. Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence: TUNER FM t TUNER AM t VIDEO (SAT) t DVD t TUNER FM… 2 You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. SLEEP Press TUNER MENU. Press C or c repeatedly until “NAME IN” appears.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of two levels. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings. DISC 1 A DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 H DISC4 > DISC5 AMP MENU C/X/x/c ENTER Press >, H and DISC 1 A on the system at the same time.
3 The Setup Display appears. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Main item By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 6466. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 79.
6 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: [4:3 PAN SCAN] Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN ON JACKET PICTURE [LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 63).
Settings for the Display 4:3 LETTER BOX (SCREEN SETUP) 4:3 PAN SCAN Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 63). The default settings are underlined. Note 4:3 LETTER BOX ON JACKET PICTURE Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. OFF No priority given. AUTO Priority given. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 63). The default settings are underlined.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. • The video connecting cords are not connected securely. • The video connecting cords are damaged.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48). • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 24, 25). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. The sound comes from the center speaker only.
A disc does not start playing from the beginning. • Repeat Play has been selected (pages 37). Cancel Repeat Play before playing a disc. • Resume Play has been selected. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback (page 31). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The system does not work normally.
Inputs Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated 65 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output.
Video section Outputs Subwoofer (DAV-BC150/BC250) Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms S video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers (DAV-BC150) Front/Center/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 70 mm (2 7/8 inches) dia. cone type 4 ohms 97 × 100 × 105 mm (3 7/8 × 4 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic Glossary 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. Dolby Digital This movie theatre sound format for is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range, and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.
Film based software, Video based software DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5 PRESET VOLUME FUNCTION STANDBY PHONES A "/1 (power) (28) H FUNCTION (28, 57, 60) B Disc tray (28) I VOLUME +/– (28) C DISC 1-5 A (eject) indicators (28, 62) J PHONES jack (28) D H (play) (28, 62) K Front panel display (75) E X (pause) (30) L STANDBY indicator (28) F x (stop) (30) M G .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Playing status Current mode Lights up when title or chapter names are contained in the disc Current title or chapter number Current surround format Current sound effect Playing time When playing back a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 Playing status Current surround format Current mode Current sound effect Lights up during PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Playing time When listening to the radio Monaural/Stereo effect Current band Current sound effect Preset number Additional
Rear Panel AUDIO IN L R VIDEO/SAT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L Y P B /C B P R /C R S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO MONITOR OUT SPEAKER A SPEAKER jacks (14) E AM terminal (19) B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (20, 58) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (19) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20) D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (20) 76GB COAXIAL AM FM 75
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Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPEb) DVD MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER AUDIO BACKGROUND (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. SP SETUP CENTER SP SURR SP CENTER Y CENTER N SURR Y SURR N F DIST CEN DIST 1.0m - 7.0m/3ft - 23ft 1.0m - 7.0m/3ft - 23ft SURR DIST 1.0m - 7.0m/3ft - 23ft LEVEL T.TONE F BALANCE T.TONE OFF T.
Index Numerics I S 16:9 65 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 4:3 PAN SCAN 65 INDEX 40 Index 7 S VIDEO 20 Scan 38 SCENE 11 Scene 7, 73 SCREEN SAVER 65 SCREEN SETUP 65 Setup Display 63 SLEEP 61 Slow-motion 38 SONY TV DIRECT 56 Sound Field 48 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 51, 64 A ALBUM 34, 39 Album 7, 72 AMP MENU 25, 58, 62 ANGLE 51 Antenna Hookups 19 AUDIO 46, 64 B BACKGROUND 65 Batteries 13 J JPEG 35 L LANGUAGE SETUP 64 M C N CHAPTER 40 Chapter 7, 72 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 22, 55 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/D
Quick reference for Remote Commander 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. A Turns a SONY TV and the system on and changes the TV’s input source. B Selects the output signal, progressive format or interlace format. C Changes a disc while playing another disc. D Mutes the sound. E Disc: Displays the [REPEAT] display on the TV screen.
