2-635-101-12(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX170/DX250 ©2005 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 (aerial). – 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.
• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.
Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 6 Guide to the Control Menu Display........9 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................. 12 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 12 Hookup Overview................................. 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........
Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 78 Notes about the Discs............................ 79 Troubleshooting .................................... 79 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 82 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications ........................................ 83 Glossary ................................................85 Language Code List ..............................88 Index to Parts and Controls...................
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 instructions in this manual are for DAVDX170 and DAV-DX250. DAV-DX170 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-DX170 only.” • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.
• • • • Data part of CD-Extras DVD Audios Super Audio CD DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 7, 86). • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). • A disc with paper or stickers on it. • A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
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 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off 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.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. Currently playing title number*1 Currently playing chapter number*2 Total number of titles*1 Total number of chapters*2 Control Menu items 12 18 T Selected item Function name of selected Control Menu item (27) (34) 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.
[PROGRAM] (page 33) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 34) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 35) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 44) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 59) Sets to prohibit playback on this system.
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16.5 ft. × 4, 49.5 ft. × 2) • Video Cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Foot pads* • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote.
Hookup Overview “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 20) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21) Getting Started Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors 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 75. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.
Connecting the speakers Getting Started DAV-DX170 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Color label Color label S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) continued 15US
DAV-DX250 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Center speaker Color label S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
Getting Started • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 76. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note Getting Started • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Note • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Step 3: TV Hookup Connecting the video cords Getting Started First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection. With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system speakers. Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. 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 22).
Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions is not met. Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and, – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and, – you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for video-based software. Select this if the image is not clear when you select PROGRESSIVE AUTO.
TV AUDIO OUT L R To VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an audio cord (not supplied).
Step 4: Other Component Hookup Note • If you connect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT jacks in Step 3 (page 21), you cannot connect other components to the system. Getting Started 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. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other component through the speakers of this system.
Tip • When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly to select “VIDEO” or “SAT.” (When you select “ATT ON,” “SAT” appears in the front panel display instead of “VIDEO.
Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 14). "/1 "/1 AMP MENU Getting Started Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) X/x/c ENTER "/1 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 To turn on the system Press "/1.
The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears. Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. "/1 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE Press X/x to select a language. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.
Note • If you want to change each setting, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70). To recall the Quick Setup display 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 10 Press X/x to select the center speaker 2 distance from the listening position, then press ENTER. Press X/x to select then press ENTER. 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m Note • The setting range changes depending on the front speaker setting. [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. You can set from 0.
Speaker Setup If color irregularity is observed again... Place the speaker further away from the TV set. Positioning the speakers If howling occurs 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.
When no disc is in the disc tray you selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform next Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes. Playing Discs Press A. Load a disc. Place one disc on the tray, and then press A. FUNCTION "/1 DISC 1-5 Disc tray Adjust the volume A H 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 • You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes. Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once. About DVD 5-DISC changer Additional operations Stocker Sub Tray 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.
The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1. Note (VIDEO CD, CD only) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 99 tracks. Note • You can program the track on the current disc only. 1 Press Playing Discs • If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [OFF] (page 74), the resume point is cleared when you change the function by pressing FUNCTION.
PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK – – 7. TRACK – – 5 –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order For example, select track [02]. Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” 2 3 Press X and select [ALL CLEAR]. ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 0:15:30 T 02 –– –– –– –– –– –– Press ENTER.
T 6 (14) 2:50 PLAY CD T OFF OFF TRACK OFF OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC TRACK Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled. 3 Press X/x to select the item to be repeated. x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD The default setting is underlined. • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDRW x When Program Play is activated • [OFF]: does not play repeatedly. • [ALL DISCS]: repeats all of the discs. • [ONE DISC]: repeats all of the titles on the current disc.
Tip • You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped. After selecting the [REPEAT] option, press H. Repeat Play starts. • You can quickly display the [REPEAT] status by pressing REPEAT. Each time you press REPEAT, the [REPEAT] option changes. Note • You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs and Super VCDs with PBC playback. • When playing a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio track and JPEG image files, and their playing time are not the same, the audio sound will not match the image.
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW 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. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen.
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press H. About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files 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.
currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) Note When you press MENU and the list of album names appears (page 40), the album names are arranged in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list. • The system will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format.
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played on this system. 3( 30) ROCK BEST HIT KARAOKE MY FAVOURITE SONG R&B JAZZ CLASSIC SALSA OF CUBA BOSSA NOVA 2 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. To stop playback PICTURE NAVI Press x.
The list of tracks contained in the album appears. MY FAVOURITE SONG 1(256) 3 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER. Playing Discs WALTZ FOR DEBBY MY ROMANCE MILES TONES MY FUNNY VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W ... 1 Press X/x to select a track and press ENTER. The selected track starts playing. You can turn the track list off by pressing MENU.
Press CLEAR to return to normal view. Note • Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album. • If you press C/c to go to the next or previous image, the “Rotating a JPEG image” function is canceled. • The slide show stops when you press X/x. 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.
5 Press MENU. The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears. 6 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H. The system starts playing the selected album. You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly. • If you play large MP3 track data and JPEG image data at the same time, the sound may skip. It is recommended that you set the MP3 bit rate to 128 kbps or lower when creating the file. If the sound still skips, then reduce the size of the JPEG file.
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only) When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. 1 Press (A/V SYNC) DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [EFFECT], When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. The options for [EFFECT] appear.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Opposite direction You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. × 2b t 1m t 2m t 3m Playing Discs 3M (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) × 2B (DVD VIDEO/CD only) (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) 3m (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/VIDEO CD only) × 2b (DVD VIDEO only) The “× 2B”/“× 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed.
Note • You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode. 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 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. Number buttons CLEAR X/x ENTER DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback 5 Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. [SCENE] x When playing a CD x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) 1 2 3 [FILE] Example: when you select [CHAPTER] [** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, scenes, albums or files. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press C/X/x/c to select a title, chapter, or track, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected scene. PICTURE NAVI To return to normal play during setting Press O RETURN or Tip C/X/x/c ENTER DISPLAY 1 CHAPTER VIEWER ENTER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select an item.
Viewing Information About the Disc When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW t Playing time and number of the current title DISPLAY DISPLAY Playing Discs r Remaining time of the current title r Playing time and number of the current chapter r Remaining time of the current chapter r Disc name r Title and chapter r The display returns to the top image after 2 seconds.
Tip • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. • When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the Disc name. • You can also check the time information and text using the Control Menu. Note • If the disc does not contain text, the Disc name or the Track (file) name is displayed “NO TEXT.” • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title.
x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) • T **:** Playing time of the current track Note Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press Checking the play information of the Disc The Control Menu appears. 1(8) 1(20) 01/ 01/ 2003 To check DVD/CD text Press DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD. The DVD/CD text appears only when text is recorded in the disc.
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
Note • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. Checking the audio signal format If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) appears as shown below.
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective. x VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual surround speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual surround speakers.
To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display. Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system. For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 25). FUNCTION SOUND FIELD 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT OFF”) or “SAT” (“ATTENUATE” setting “ATT ON”) appears in the front panel display.
Using the Sound Effect DSGX Sound Adjustments Reinforcing bass frequencies You can reinforce bass frequencies. Press DSGX. Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced. To turn off the sound effect Press DSGX again. Note • When you connect headphones to the system, the DSGX function does not work. • Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function may not be effective.
Using Various Additional Functions Displaying the Subtitles Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, 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. If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing.
3 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD 4 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. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER . Number buttons Using Various Additional Functions You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.
To turn off the Custom Parental Control function 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].” 2 Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press ENTER. 3 2 The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
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. 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.
6 Area Code Standard Code number Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Malaysia 2363 Australia 2047 Mexico 2362 Austria 2046 Netherlands 2376 Belgium 2057 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086
Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can select the TV channels by using the number buttons. To select the TV channels, press the number buttons, then ENTER. Note • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above. You can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote.
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function By pressing Number TV’s input source TV/VIDEO 0 No input source (Default) 1 VIDEO1 2 VIDEO2 3 VIDEO3 4 VIDEO4 5 VIDEO5 6 VIDEO6 7 VIDEO7 8 VIDEO8 9* COMPONENT 1 INPUT CLEAR* COMPONENT 2 INPUT ALBUM –* COMPONENT 3 INPUT ALBUM +* COMPONENT 4 INPUT 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.
Note • This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while entering the code.
Using a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output level Enjoying the Radio Connect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/ SAT jacks on the rear panel. 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. 1 2 3 4 CLEAR C/X/x/c ENTER Press X/x to select “ATT ON” in the front panel display. Press ENTER or AMP MENU.
Each time you press TUNER/BAND, the band changes between FM and AM. 6 3 Press X/x to select the preset number you want. Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–. To turn off the radio Press "/1. 7 Press ENTER. The station is stored. Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations. To change the preset number Restart from Step 1. To change the AM tuning interval (except for Middle Eastern model) The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz.
5 6 Press ENTER. Create a name by using the cursor buttons. Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. 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.
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display The brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels. Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 A x AMP MENU 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. 1 2 3 4 Other Operations X/x/c ENTER 1 2 Press AMP MENU.
3 Settings and Adjustments Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. 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 pages from 71 to 77. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 93.
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON OFF BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): FULL 4:3 OUTPUT: Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings 1 2 [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). Select [YES] using X/x.
Settings for the Display [4:3 LETTER BOX] [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). The default settings are underlined.
x [BLACK LEVEL] Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT. [ON] Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [OFF] Lowers the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too white. 16:9 aspect ratio TV x [BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)] [OFF] Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level. [ON] Raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black.
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks in this order. Custom Settings x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) [CUSTOM SETUP] Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PAUSE MODE: TRACK SELECTION: MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off.
Settings for the Speakers Position diagram [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level. 90 A Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70). The default settings are underlined. Note [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this.
1.0 - 7.0 m/ 4 - 23 ft 0.0 - 7.0 m/ 0 - 23 ft [L] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [R] 0 dB Set this between –6 dB and 0 dB in 1 dB increments. [CENTER] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. (appears when you set [CENTER] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting.) [SUBWOOFER] Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 0 dB in 1 dB increments. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. [FRONT] 3.
2 Press X/x to select then press ENTER. [SETUP], The options for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. 4 5 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c. Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTER. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
On your TV’s color Additional Information Precautions On placement • Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. • At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating. • Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system.
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.
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 21, 25). 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. The sound comes from the center speaker only. • Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Sound No sound is heard from the center speaker.
and leave the system turned on for about half an hour. The MP3 audio track cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” • The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. • The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format. • The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 42).
The system does not work normally. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after several minutes. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on the screen and the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated 55 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output. Amplifier section DAV-DX170 Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.
Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 200 × 92 × 107 mm (7 7/8 × 3 5/8 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) 2.7 ohms 90 × 132 × 107 mm (3 5/8 × 5 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz) Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 2.7 ohms 90 × 132 × 107 mm (3 5/8 × 5 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) 0.
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 Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is 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.
DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. File A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (“File” is an exclusive definition for this system.) A single file consists of a single image. 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 theaters.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.
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 H .
Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display A Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (37) B Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) C Monaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (67) D Lights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers.
Rear panel S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) Y AUDIO IN R P B /C B P R /C R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER A SPEAKER jacks (14) D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (21) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21) E AM terminal (20) F FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (20) Additional Information B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (23, 25) 91US
Remote J CLEAR, - (28, 33, 64) K TOP MENU (36) L C/X/x/c/ENTER (27, 33, 54, 59, 65, 69, 70) M O RETURN (37) N REPLAY, STEP (32) O . PRESET –, TV CH – (28, 32, 63, 67) P m/ SLOW, TUNING – (45, 66) Q H (play) (31) The H button has a tactile dot.
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. LANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUP OSD (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) TV TYPE MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) SCREEN SAVER (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.
Index Numerics 16:9 72 4:3 LETTER BOX 72 4:3 OUTPUT 73 4:3 PAN SCAN 72 5.
SCREEN SAVER 72 SCREEN SETUP 72 Searching 45 SETUP 70 Setup Display 70, 93 Shuffle Play 34 SIZE 75 SLEEP 68 Slide show 42 Slow-motion play 45 Sound Field 54 SPEAKER SETUP 75 Speaker setup 30 Speaker System Hookup 14 SUBTITLE 58, 71 T TEST TONE 76 THEATRE SYNC 64 TIME/TEXT 47 TITLE 46 Title 86 TRACK 46 Track 86 TRACK SELECTION 74 Troubleshooting 79 TUNER MENU 66 TV Hookup 21 TV TYPE 72 U Usable discs 6 V VIDEO CD 86 Sony Corporation Printed in China
