2-661-595-12(2) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions * *DAV-DX255/DX315 only DAV-DX155/DX255/DX315 ©2006 Sony Corporation
3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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 news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. • Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................ 3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ............................10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV..............................................13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................
Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ....................................... 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room .............................................. 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................ 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................
1) MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. 2) Except for North American models. 3) DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 4) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
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 correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Getting Started – BASIC – 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. Note • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Getting Started – BASIC – Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 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 to avoid damaging the floor. Tip • You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to the base. The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use.
3 Secure the pedestal to the post. Getting Started – BASIC – Note • If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Getting Started – BASIC – 5 Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2.
Step 2: Connecting the System and TV Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.
Getting Started – BASIC – DAV-DX315 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) ANTENNA AM MONITOR OUT SPEAKER VIDEO FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R TV/VCR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y FRONT R P B/C B P R/C R COAXIAL FM 75 S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SUR L R AUDIO IN L (DVD ONLY) AC power cord (mains lead) B FM wire antenna (aerial) A VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R Subwoofer Surround speaker (R) 14GB TV Surround speaker (L)
1 Connecting the Speakers The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (+) (–) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation 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.
Getting Started – BASIC – Tip • When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 33). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied) Antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. Getting Started – BASIC – FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) or COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Getting Started – BASIC – Step 3: Positioning the System 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 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. "/1 5 Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
Getting Started – BASIC – 10 Connect the calibration mic to the Note A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press ENTER. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.
To recall the Quick Setup display 1 Press Getting Started – BASIC – 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. 12(27) 18(34) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press ENTER. The Quick Setup display appears.
Getting Started – ADVANCED – Turning off the Demonstration 5 X/x/c ENTER 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 you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration does not turn off. • When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even though you press "/1 on the remote.
For the other speakers Installing the Speakers on a Wall Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below. 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 4 mm (5/32 inch) 3 30 mm (1 3/16 inch) 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Hang the speakers on the screws. 4.6 mm (3/16 inch) Hole on the back of the speaker 10 mm (13/32 inch) Getting Started – ADVANCED – 1 10 mm (13/32 inch) 2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
TV Hookup (Advanced) 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).
C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 25).
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 condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method. Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.
Other Component Hookup You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV. Getting Started – ADVANCED – Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc.
Tip • When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.” Note • Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.
Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Basic Operations Playing Discs 5 6 Press A. Load a disc. "/1 A Disc tray DISC 1-5 Connect headphones When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.
To save the power in standby mode About DVD 5-DISC changer Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. Stocker Sub Tray Additional operations Disc DISC 1 DISC 2 Basic Operations DISC 3 To Press Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H Go to the next chapter, track, or scene > (except for JPEG) Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene . (except for JPEG) Mute the sound MUTING.
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 2 3 4 Press AMP MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. Press X/x to select a setting. • ATT ON: attenuates the input level. The output level is changed. • ATT OFF: normal input level. 5 AMP MENU X/x/c ENTER Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/ VCR” or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel display. Press ENTER. The setting is reflected. 6 Press AMP MENU. The AMP menu turns off.
Basic Operations Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 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). You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music. MOVIE/ MUSIC FUNCTION SOUND FIELD 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/ VCR” appears in the front panel display.
Automatic outputting of the original sound Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.
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 bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R.
Opposite direction Various Functions for Playing Discs × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR mode/DivX video*/ VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) * Except for North American models. With each press, playback speed becomes faster. Note • In the case of Latin American models, the Scan function does not work for CD Graphics.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc. You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/ DATA DVD by track, index, 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 with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu appears. 2 3 Press ENTER.
Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 1 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item. When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display.
• When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the track. Tip • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H. To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-disc Resume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) This system stores the point where you stopped the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes playback the next time you insert the same disc.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – 5 0:00:00 T –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 cancel a program, select [--] under [T], then press ENTER. To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER. 2 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. 3 Press ENTER. ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Note • Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can shuffle the track on the current disc only. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [SHUFFLE], The options for [SHUFFLE] appear. T 6 (14) 2:50 PLAY CD OFF OFF TRACK 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.
x When playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD Playing Repeatedly • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the albums on the current disc. • [ALBUM]: repeats the current album. • [TRACK] (MP3 audio tracks only): repeats the current track. • [FILE] (DivX video files only): repeats the current file.* (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly.
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. 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
• [2: SUB] • [2: MAIN+SUB] Note • [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is recorded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) (DVD, DivX video* only) * Except for North American models. If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below. x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.
About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s monaural Surround audio signals.
Viewing Information About the Disc 6 Track and index* * VIDEO CD only. When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name Tip Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display * Except for North American models. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the disc, the display changes 1 t 2 t ... t 1 t ... Some displayed items may disappear after a few seconds.
• 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 CD (without PBC functions) or CD • T **:** Playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** Playing time of the current disc • D–**:** Remaining time of the current disc x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of
Checking the date information Changing the Angles (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. 1(8) 1(20) If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
Displaying the Subtitles * * * Except for North American models. If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or 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. Press SUBTITLE during playback. Each time you press SUBTITLE, the subtitle language changes. Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) * * Except for North American models.
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVDRWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs/DVD-ROMs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) or JPEG format.
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 files) 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 album names appears (page 50), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G.
Pressing MENU again will display the album list. 1 2 3 4 Press x. 5 6 7 8 To play the next or previous MP3 audio track 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 To stop playback Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER. To return to the previous display Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press MENU. Selecting a JPEG image file or album To play the next or previous JPEG image file 1 Press C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. To stop playback Press x. Tip • A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additional image files, select the bottom image and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press X. Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
• [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images that are four million pixels or more will lengthen the duration.) • [FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than [NORMAL]. • [SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than [SLOW1]. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. Tip • When you select [AUTO], the system can recognize up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a single album.
• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle through the effects. • [MODE5]: The next image slides over the previous image. • [OFF]: Turns off this function. 4 Enjoying DivX® Videos (Except for North American models) Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. About DivX Video Files DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX® video files.
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video. To go to the next or previous page Tip Press C/c. • For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs, see “Discs that the system can play” (page 49). To turn off the display Note Selecting an album 1 Press MENU. A list of albums on the disc appears. Only albums that contain DivX video files are listed. To stop playback Press x.
Tip • If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are counted: – when the system is turned off. – when another file is played. – when the disc tray is opened. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.
Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. 1 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Press MENU. Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY” appears in the front panel display. Press ENTER. Tuner Functions 5 The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 57)). 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” appears in the front panel display. Naming preset stations You can enter a name 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. 1 The last received station is tuned in.
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** Tuner Functions * This is displayed if you have entered a name for a preset station. ** Returns to the original display when several seconds has elapsed.
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 To control the TV You can control the TV by using following buttons. Using the THEATRE SYNC Function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button push.
Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function Using the Sound Effect Point the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once. Reinforcing bass frequencies If this function does not work, change the transmit time. The transmit time varies depending on the TV. You can reinforce bass frequencies. To change the transmit time Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for transmit time (see the table) using the number buttons. Press DYNAMIC BASS.
Using the Sleep Timer 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. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M t SLEEP 70M R r SLEEP OFF T SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.
4 Advanced Settings and Adjustments Press X/x to select [ON t], then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . 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 discs.
To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental DVD VIDEO Control is set. OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 3 Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER . Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 5 PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA PG13 USA The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER. The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed. 4: To turn off the Parental Control function Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: OFF USA USA OTHERS To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears.
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 5 6 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
• [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the listening position. • [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in another. 6 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press ENTER.
• The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the speakers which output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setting in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD]. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can set the appropriate surround sound automatically. Note • Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down.
face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement. • Reflections from walls or the floor may affect measurements. • If an error message appears, follow the message, then select [YES]. An error message appears when: –the headphones are connected. –the calibration mic is not connected. –front speakers are not correctly connected. –surround speakers are not correctly connected.
– – – – do not change the disc. do not insert or eject a disc. do not connect the headphones. do not disconnect the calibration mic. Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 96. Displayed items differ depending on the country model. Note • Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings and not all the functions described may work.
Note Selected item SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD): AUTO SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the system, the guide message appears on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup (page 19), press ENTER, to return to normal screen, press CLEAR. Setup items 5 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER. The options for the selected item appear.
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. Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70). LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70).
[4:3 LETTER BOX] [4:3 PAN SCAN] [ON] Turns on the screen saver. [OFF] Turns off the screen saver. x [BACKGROUND] Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD. [16:9] [JACKET PICTURE] The jacket picture (still picture) appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture appears.
x [4:3 OUTPUT] This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 72). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio progressive signals. If you can change 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 only when “P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)” or “P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)” is selected by using PROGRESSIVE (page 25).
x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off. [ON] Stores the resume settings in memory for up to 40 discs. [OFF] Does not store the resume settings in memory. Playback restarts at the resume point only for the current disc in the system. x [AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night. No compression of dynamic range.
Note • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • When you change the [SIZE] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [STANDARD]. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 19), the settings is automatically displayed. 0.0 - 7.0 m**/ 0 - 23 ft Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. 1.0 - 7.
[SUBWOOFER] 0.0 dB Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments. 6 You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy adjustment. (This settings appear except when you set [SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] setting.) [L/R] 0.0 dB Set this between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB in 1.0 dB increments.
Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 1 2 A x Press "/1 to turn on the system. 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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Precautions On power sources • AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Notes about the Discs 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. 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. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TV’s S video input (page 24). Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does not fill the screen. • The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed. Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen.
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 57). • Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display. The remote does not function. • There are obstacles between the remote and the system. • The distance between the remote and the system is too far. • The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. • The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. • There is no disc inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations above. See the operating manual that came with the disc. Messages do not appear on the screen in the language you want. • In the Setup Display, select the desired language for the on-screen display in [OSD] under [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 72). The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
Center*: 142 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Subwoofer*: 140 W (with SS-WS52) Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS for the US model DAV-DX155 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output Power): FL/FR/SL/SR/C: 84 W/ch 3 ohm at 170 - 20,000 Hz, 0.7 % THD SW: 80 W 3 ohm at 40 170 Hz, 0.7 % THD DAV-DX255 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output Power): FL/FR/SL/SR/C: 84 W/ch 3 ohm at 170 - 20,000 Hz, 0.7 % THD SW: 160 W 1.5 ohm at 40 170 Hz, 0.
Center*: 143 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS51) Subwoofer*: 285 W (with SS-WS52B) Other models: Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS53) Center*: 143 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 143 W + 143 W (with SS-TS51) Subwoofer*: 285 W (with SS-WS52B) Middle Eastern models: 531-1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Asian models: 531-1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530-1,
Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone type 3.0 ohms (SS-WS52) 1.5 ohms (SS-WS52B) 240 × 374 × 390 mm (9 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 15 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) 6.7 kg (14 lb 13 oz) Speakers (DAV-DX315) Front Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Two-Way Bass reflex Woofer: 70 × 100 mm (2 7/8 × 4 inches) cone type Tweeter: 50 mm (2 inches) cone type 3.
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. done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. x Movie mode The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround.
a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original 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 realistic audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.
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 Additional Information A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size.
Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel G PHONES jack (29) B Front panel display (92) H VOLUME control (29) C A (open/close) (29) I AUDIO IN/A.
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) (45) G Playing status (DVD function only) B Lights up when the color system is set to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) (17) I Lights up when CD is loaded. C Lights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (58) D Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (58) E Lights up when the sleep timer is set.
Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: DISPLAY Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses.
Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Control Menu items 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[SPEAKER FORMATION] (pages 66, 68) Sets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically. [PROGRAM] (page 38) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 40) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 41) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 48) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound.
DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.
AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.
Index Numerics 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 OUTPUT 74 4:3 PAN SCAN 72 5.
SCREEN SETUP 72 Searching 35 Selecting 32 SETUP 70 Setup Display 70, 96 Shuffle Play 40 SLEEP 62 Slide Show 52 Slow-motion Play 35 Sound Field 33 SPEAKER FORMATION 66 SPEAKER SETUP 75 DISTANCE 76 LEVEL 76, 77 SIZE 75 SUBTITLE 48, 72 T TEST TONE 77 THEATRE SYNC 60 TIME/TEXT 36 TITLE 36 Title 89 TRACK 36 Track 89 TRACK SELECTION 74 Troubleshooting 80 TV Hookup 24 TV TYPE 72 U Unpacking 86 Usable discs 7 V VIDEO CD 89 99GB
Remote control BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ALPHABETICAL ORDER A–O P–Z AMP MENU wg (22, 31, 60, 62, 97) ANGLE 5 (47) AUDIO 4 (42) CLEAR ef (36, 58, 60, 71) D.
