4-240-074-12(1) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-S400 © 2002 Sony Corporation DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Precautions On safety • For power saving purposes, the system can be completely turned off by the POWER button on the main unit. Though the LED remains lit for a while, the system is completely off. • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Table of Contents WARNING .......................................................................................................... 2 Welcome! ........................................................................................................... 2 Precautions ........................................................................................................ 3 About this Manual ..............................................................................................
Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 44 Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 44 Selecting a Sound Field ................................................................................... 46 Adjusting the level parameters ........................................................................ 48 Enjoying Movies ..............................................................
Terms for discs 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.
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. You can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Disc type VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs.
Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 POWER switch/indicator (30) Disc tray (30) A OPEN/CLOSE (30) Front panel display (10) .
Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current surround format Playing status ALL 1 DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSC PBC ANGLE Lights up when you can change the angle Current chapter number TRACK CHAPTER INDEX Current sound H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Current title number Playing time Current play mode When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, or VIDEO CD Current index number (The index indicator does not appear during Super Audio CD playback.
Rear Panel AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω A L N T E N R N A DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO 1 SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER REAR R WOOFER OPTICAL AUDIO 2 MONITOR OUT IMPEDANCE USE 1 2 3 4 FRONT L AM antenna (19) AUDIO 1 jacks (21) AUDIO 2 jacks (21) DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (22) WOOFER: 3Ω REAR L EXCEPT WOOFER: 6Ω 5 MONITOR OUT jack (21) 6 SPEAKER jacks (17) 7 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (20) 11GB DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV [/1 (on/standby) (57) Z OPEN/CLOSE (30) NAME (60) STEREO/MONO (59) MEMORY (28) CLEAR (35) 7 8 9 q; qa qs PLAY MODE (34) AUDIO (44) ANGLE (49) SUBTITLE (50) VOL +/– (58) .
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Control Menu Total number of titles or tracks recorded Current playing title number (Video CD/ Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Current playing chapter number (Video CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.
AUDIO (page 44) Changes the audio setting. SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 49) Changes the angle. REPEAT (page 37) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) repeatedly, or one title/chapter/track repeatedly. 50) ADVANCED (DVD only) (page 51) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on the disc while playing a DVD. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 52) Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Getting Started Quick Overview This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to page 62. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to page 63.
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 inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system. Notes • • • • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with an old one. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Terminals for connecting the speakers To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (grey) terminals SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal Front speaker (R) Centre speaker – + – + Getting Started Connect the Front speakers Rear speakers Centre speaker Subwoofer Front speaker (L) – + Colour label AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω A L N T E N R N A DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO 1 SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER REAR R WOOF
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. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal. Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
Step 2: Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas to listen to the radio.
z If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. System Outdoor FM antenna AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω Note A N T E N N A Ground wire (not supplied) To ground If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Step 3: TV and Audio/Video Component Hookups Required cords Yellow Yellow Audio cord (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN A L N T E N R N A AM COAXIAL FM 75Ω DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT SPEAKER L R AUDIO 1 FRONT R CENTER REAR R WOOFER AUDIO 2 MONITOR OUT IMPEDANCE USE IN OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT FRONT L OPTICAL OUT WOOFER: 3Ω REAR L EXCEPT WOOFER: 6Ω OUT IN INPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN L L R R OUTPUT OPTICAL VCR MD deck TV monitor If you connect an MD deck with the OPTICAL jack The MD deck can be connected to the OPTICAL jack instead of the AUDIO IN L/R jacks of the system.
Speaker Setup You can place the subwoofer in any position. You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room, etc. When the rear speakers are placed to the side Getting Started 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 centre speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.
Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 65).
Note If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance of the closest speaker. Getting Started xDISTANCE You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined. • F. D. 5 m (front speakers distance) Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters. • C. D. 5 m (centre speaker distance) Centre speaker distance can be set in 0.
Height diagram C C 60 D D 30 • R. H. LOW Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D. • R. H. HIGH Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C. These parameters are not available when “REAR“ is set to “NONE”. To specify the balance and level of the speakers 1 2 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display. Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to “ON”. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
Notes • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system or press VOL +/–. Getting Started xLEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined. • C. LEVEL 0 dB (centre speaker level) Adjust the level of the centre speaker (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps). • R.
Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. MEMORY 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 BAND PRESET +/– TUNING +/– ENTER 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel display. Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
5 Press ENTER. The station is stored. ALL 1 DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSC PBC ANGLE TRACK ALL 1 DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSC PBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE 6 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING + or – repeatedly in 2 to tune in the station manually.
Playing Discs 4 Playing Discs Press A on the system or OPEN/ CLOSE on the remote, and place a disc on the disc tray. The system automatically turns on and the power indicator turns off. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. H x POWER A POWER indicator With the playback side facing down 5 VOLUME PHONES jack OPEN/ CLOSE 3 The disc tray closes, and the system starts playback (continuous play).
Additional operations Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) OPEN/CLOSE MUTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 H x X >10 To Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Stop play and remove the disc Mute the sound Operation Press x. Press X. Press X or H. H Playing Discs .
Notes • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the system. – you change the play mode. Using the DVD’s Menu Some discs have a “title menu” or a “DVD menu.” On some DVDs, this may simply be called a “menu” or “title.” Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.
Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. When you play these DVDs, you can select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound using the DVD menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. To go back to the menu Press O RETURN. z 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.
2 xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD For example, select track “02.” Press X/x or the number buttons to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. Press c. The cursor moves to the title or track (in this case, “01”). Title T C –– 01 02 03 04 05 ALL 01 02 03 04 05 06 Selected track PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – Chapters recorded on a disc 3 0:15:30 T Playing Discs PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE – – 2.
To change the programme 1 2 In Step 2, select the programme number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change using X/x or the number buttons, and press c. Follow Step 3 for new programming. To cancel the programmed order To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programmed order, press X, and select “ALL CLEAR” in Step 2. To cancel the selected programme, select the programme using X/x in Step 2, then press CLEAR, or select “--” in Step 3, then press ENTER.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat 3 Select the Repeat Play setting. Play) 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 REPEAT CLEAR PLAY MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 X/x ENTER 1 When Programme Play is set to ON • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ON: repeats Programme Play. To cancel Repeat Play Press CLEAR. Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 When playing a DVD and when Programme Play is set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • DISC: repeats all the titles.
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow- The ×2B/×2b playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/ FR1m. motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. SLOW / m/M H Watching frame by frame (Slowmotion play) You can use this function only for DVDs or or when the VIDEO CDs. Press system is in the pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback (SCENE) Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene xWhen playing a Super Audio CD/CD (TRACK) or (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, or scenes.
5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a scene using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) 1 In Step 2, select (TIME/ TEXT). “T **:**:**” (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER. “T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.” 3 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE Remaining time of the current title TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S dB REPEAT 1 k H z PROGRAM M H z SHUFFLE You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a Supe
z The playing time and remaining time of the current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also appear on your TV screen. See the following section “Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time” for instructions on how to read this information. Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time Notes • While playing Super Audio CD, the index indicator does not appear on the front panel display. • Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed.
xWhen playing a DVD • T **:**:** Playing time of the current title • T–**:**:** Remaining time of the current title • C **:**:** Playing time of the current chapter • C–**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter in a single line, you can see the entire text scrolls across the front display. z You can select the time and text by pressing TIME. Notes • Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
Sound Adjustments 3 Changing the Sound xWhen playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. Refer to the language code list on page 77 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.
Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ.
z You can identify the encoding format of Selecting a Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the programme you want to listen to. Surround sound can be applied to DVD, VIDEO CD, and CD playback. 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 SOUND FIELD DISPLAY Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the front panel display.
V.MULTI D. (VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION) Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. SIDE L C R LS RS LS RS LS RS L C R LS RS LS RS LS RS V.S.M.D.
HEADPHONE THEATER* When you connect your headphone to the PHONES jack of the system, the HEADPHONE THEATER mode allows you to experience a theatre like environment while listening through a pair of headphones. This mode is very effective with 5.1 ch discreet signal sources such as Dolby Digital and DTS. Selecting any Sound Field selections (except AUTO FORMAT DECODING or 2CH STEREO) enables the mode.
Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted. 3 Press c or ENTER. The angle number changes to “-.
Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding. 4 SUBTITLE 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 3 Press X/x to select the language.
To close the ADVANCED window Select “OFF” in Step 3. Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed as Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio as kbps (kilo bit per second). To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM 3 PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The same password is used for both Parental Control and Custom Parental Control.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3 again.
1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. 2 Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. “CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed. 4 Enter or re-enter your password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears.
7 Press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD 8 1 Insert the disc and press H. The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system starts playback. OFF OFF 8: 7: 6: 5: NC17 R Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete.
Area Code Standard Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Korea 2304 Australia 2047 Malaysia 2363 Austria 2046 Mexico 2362 Belgium 2057 Netherlands 2376 Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390 Canada 2079 Norway 2379 Chile 2090 Pakistan 2427 China 2092 Philippines 2424 Denmark 2115 Portugal 2436 Finland 2165 Russia 2489 France 2174 Singapore 2501 Germany 2109 Spain 2149 Hong Kong 2219 Sweden 2499 India 2248 Switzerland 2086 Indonesia 2238 Taiwan 2
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Controlling the TV with the remote Switching between TV and DVD Using the COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch, you can switch the remote signal between control of the TV and control of the DVD unit. When you watch the DVD, ensure that you have the COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch set to DVD. The table below shows the buttons that are affected by the COMMAND MODE DVD/ TV switch.
Listening to other audio units You can use MD decks or other units connected to the AUDIO 1 or AUDIO 2 jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 28).
To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press m or M (TUNING + or –) on the remote repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M (TUNING + or –) on the remote. z If an FM programme is noisy Press STEREO/MONO on the remote so that “MONO” appears on the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.
Naming Preset Stations You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station. 3 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 FUNCTION Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press x/X to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 62-68. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 78. 10/0 X/x DVD DISPLAY DVD SETUP Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears.
5 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER. The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Options 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) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.
zIf you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 77). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.” Note If you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the “OSD”). Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.
16:9 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 4:3 LETTER BOX Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 61). The default settings are underlined. 4:3 PAN SCAN Note CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.
xTRACK SELECTION (DVD only) 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. OFF AUTO No priority given. Priority given. Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 62).
• REAR — BEHIND (LOW), BEHIND (HIGH), SIDE (LOW), SIDE (HIGH): Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the “Virtual Multi Dimension” sound field (page 47) properly. — NONE: Select this if no rear speaker is used. • SUBWOOFER — YES Position diagram 90 A A 45 B B 20 Notes • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.
FRONT 5m Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter increments from 1 to 15 meters. CENTER Centre speaker distance can be 5m moved up to 1.6 meters forward closer to the listening position, in 0.2 meter increments. REAR Rear speaker distance can be moved 3.4m up to 4.6 meters closer to your listening position from the front speaker position, in 0.2 meter increments. Notes • When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment.
Adjusting the speaker volume and level 1 After you stop playback, select “SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP in the Setup Display. 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “ON.” You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using X/x. The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.
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 (mains lead) is connected securely. Picture There is no picture. , The connecting cords are not connected securely. , The connecting cords are damaged.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD. , Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu display (page 44). , Make sure you connect the system appropriately. The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track. , Make sure the sound field function is on (page 46). , Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 23, 65). , Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channels.
The disc does not start playing from the beginning. The subtitle language cannot be changed. , Programme Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected (pages 34, 36, 37). Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc. , Resume Play has been selected. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start DVD playback (page 31). , The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
Self-diagnosis Function Glossary (When letters/numbers appear in the display) The self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning. In this case, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. Refer to the following table. Bit rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second).
Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a centre speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.
Title The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Front: 40 W + 40 W Center*: 40 W Rear*: 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 100 W (3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Video Section Outputs Video: 1 Vp – p, 75 ohms Speakers Front/Centre/Rear (SS–TS501) Speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit 80 mm dia. cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 97 × 102 × 105 mm (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg Subwoofer (SS–WS501) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Supplied accessories Bass reflex 200 mm dia.
Language Code List For details, see pages 44, 50, 62. 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 TYPE DVD MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER AUDIO (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.
Index Numerics I S 16:9 63 4:3 LETTER BOX 63 4:3 PAN SCAN 63 INDEX 39 Index 6 Scan 38 SCENE 39 Scene 6 SCREEN SAVER 64 SCREEN SETUP 63 SHUFFLE 36 Shuffle Play 36 SIZE 65 Slow-motion Play 38 Sound Field 46 SPEAKER SETUP 65 Speaker System Hookup 16 SUBTITLE 50, 62 Super Audio CD 74 A ADVANCED 51 AMP MENU 24 ANGLE 49 Antenna Hookups 19 AUDIO 44, 62 B BACKGROUND 64 BALANCE 26, 67 BAND 28 Batteries 16 Bit rate 51, 72 C D DIMMER 27 DISTANCE 66 Dolby Digital 72 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 73 DTS 73 DVD 32, 7
Quick reference for Remote Commander 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 10/0 z Shaded parts buttons are affected by the COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch. Shaded descriptions refer to TV setting on the switch. 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. 1 TV [/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on and off. 2 Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. 3 NAME Activates the name function.
