Sony DAV-C450 User Manual

4-240-154-12(1)

Compact AV

System

Operating Instructions

DAV-C450

© 2002 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And do not 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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Don’t throw away the battery

with general house waste, dispose of it

correctly as chemical waste.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior.

The following caution label is located inside the apparatus.

For the customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-C450

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

As the laser beam used in this CD/ DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the Laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment to 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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note on CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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For the customers in

Canada

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS

POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH

AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER

OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES

CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO

PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact AV System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Precautions

On safety

•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.

On power sources

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

•AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

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. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the top surface are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction.

•Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

•Do not place the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

On operation

•If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

•When you move the system, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

•For power saving purposes, the system can be completely turned off by the POWER switch on the main unit. Though the LED remains lit for a while, the system is completely off.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

On your TV’s color

If the speakers cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity persists, place the speakers farther away from the set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

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Table of Contents
WARNING ..........................................................................................................	2
Welcome! ...........................................................................................................	3
Precautions ........................................................................................................	4
About this Manual ..............................................................................................	7
This system Can Play the Following Discs ........................................................	7
Notes about the Discs ........................................................................................	9
Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism ...........................	10
Index to Parts and Controls .............................................................................	11
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) ..............................................	15
Getting Started ................................................................	17
Quick Overview ................................................................................................	17
Unpacking ........................................................................................................	17
Inserting Batteries into the Remote .................................................................	18
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup .....................................................................	18
Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................	21
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups ....................................................	23
Speaker Setup .................................................................................................	25
Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................	30
Playing Discs ..................................................................	32
Playing Discs ...................................................................................................	32
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play) ...........................................................................................	34
Using the DVD’s Menu .....................................................................................	35
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ..............................	36
Selecting the Disc Mode (One Disc or All Discs) .............................................	37
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ...................................................	37
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................	39
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) ....................................................................	40
Searching for a Scene .......................................................	41
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) ..............	41
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene .............................................	42
Viewing Information About the Disc .......................................	44
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display ....	44
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................	45
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Sound Adjustments ...........................................................		47
Changing the Sound ........................................................................................		47
Automatically decoding the input audio signal
(AUTO FORMAT DECODING) ...................................................................		49
Enjoying Surround Sound ................................................................................		49
Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) ................................................		53
Adjusting the level parameters .........................................................................		53
Enjoying Movies ..............................................................		54
Changing the Angles .......................................................................................		54
Displaying the Subtitles ...................................................................................		55
Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) ..................................................		56
Using Various Additional Functions .......................................		57
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ...		57
Other Operations .............................................................		62
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ..................................................		62
Using a Video or other Unit ..............................................................................		63
Listening to the Radio ......................................................................................		63
Naming Preset Stations ...................................................................................		64
Settings and Adjustments ...................................................		66
Using the Setup Display ..................................................................................		66
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) .............		67
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) .....................................................		68
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ...............................................................		69
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ...............................................		70
Additional Information .......................................................		74
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................		74
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ...........		77
Glossary ..........................................................................................................		77
Specifications ...................................................................................................		80
Language Code List .........................................................................................		82
DVD Setup Menu List ......................................................................................		83
Index ................................................................................................................		84
Quick reference for Remote Commander ...........................................	Back cover

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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 icons used in this manual are explained below:

Icon	Meaning	Icon	Meaning
	Functions		Functions
	available in		available in
			Super Audio
	DVD video
			CD and Audio
	mode
			CD mode
			Functions
	Functions		available in
			CD mode
	available in
			More
	VIDEO
	CD mode	z convenient
			features

•In this manual, the European model is used for illustration and on-screen display (OSD) purposes.

This system Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Terms for discs

•Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or an entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

•Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

•Track

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

•Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

•Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 36), the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.

DVD

Disc

Title

structure

VIDEO CD,

Chapter

Disc

Super

Track

Audio CD,

or CD

structure

Index

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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.

Disc type	You can
VIDEO CDs	Enjoy video playback
without PBC	(moving pictures) as well
functions	as music.
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs	Play interactive software
with PBC	using menu screens
functions	displayed on the TV screen
(Ver. 2.0 discs)	(PBC Playback), in
	addition to the video
	playback functions of Ver.
	1.1 discs. Moreover, you
	can play high-resolution
	still pictures, if they are
	included on the disc.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.

DVDs labeled ALL will also play on this system.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Examples of discs that the system

cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

•All CD-Rs other than music and VCD formatted CD-Rs

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

•A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 78).

•A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

•A disc that has adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

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.

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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.

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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 disk.

•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

•Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

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Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism

You can change other discs while playing a disc (EXCHANGE mechanism).

	Disc changer system
		Stocker
	1
	2
		Disc
4	4	3
	5	tray
		Playing unit

The disc changer consists of a playing unit, trays which hold the discs, and a stocker which transports the discs on their trays to the disc slot and the playing unit.

For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 tray comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit. If you press A of DISC 4 while playing DISC 3, the stocker leaves the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit, moves so that the DISC 4 tray reaches to the position of the disc cover, opens the disc cover and pushes out the DISC 4 tray (EXCHANGE mechanism).

Note

Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on and off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Index to Parts and Controls

For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.

Front Panel

1 POWER switch/indicator (32)

8 PHONES jack (32)

2 DISC 1 (play) / A(open/close)-DISC 5

9 VOLUME control (32)

(play) / A(open/close) (32)

q; SOUND FIELD +/– (49)

3 Front panel display (12)

qa DISPLAY (49, 64)

4 ./>PREV/NEXT, PRESET +/–

qs BAND (30)

(30, 33)

qd FUNCTION (63)

5 H(play) (32)

qf (remote sensor) (18)

6 X(pause) (33)

qg Disc tray (32)

7 x(stop) (33)

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Front Panel Display

When playing back a DVD

	Playing	Current title
Disc mode	status	number	Current chapter number	Current sound

ALL1DISC S

AUTO

TITLE

TRACK

CHAPTER

INDEX H TUNED M MONO

ST S

PRO LOGIC

dB

REPEAT 1

DIGITAL

FM AM

kHz

PROGRAM

NTSC PBC

ANGLE

MHz

SHUFFLE

Current

Lights up when you

Playing time

Current play mode

surround

can change the angle

format

When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, or VIDEO CD

Current index number

Current track

(The index indicator does not

Disc mode

number

appear during Super Audio CD

Current sound

playback.)

ALL1DISC S AUTO

TITLE

TRACK

CHAPTER

INDEX

H TUNED

M MONO

ST S

PRO LOGIC

dB

REPEAT 1

DIGITAL

FM AM

kHz

PROGRAM

NTSC

PBC

ANGLE

MHz

SHUFFLE

Lights up during Playing status

Playing time

Current play mode

PBC playback

(VIDEO CD only)

When listening to the radio

Preset number

Monaural/Stereo effect

ALL1DISC S AUTO

TITLE

TRACK

CHAPTER

INDEX

H TUNED

M

MONO

ST

S

PRO LOGIC

dB

REPEAT 1

DIGITAL

FM AM

kHz

PROGRAM

NTSC PBC

ANGLE

MHz

SHUFFLE

Current band

Current station

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Rear Panel

OUT	IN	IN
	L	L			S V I D E O
AM					(DVD ONLY)
	R	R O P T I C A L			VIDEO
COAXIAL		DIGITAL
		IN
AUDIO 1		AUDIO 2		MONITOR OUT
FM		FRONT	R	CENTER	FRONT	L
75Ω
		REAR	R	WOOFER	REAR	L

S P E A K E R

Y

P B / C B

P R / C R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

1 AM antenna (21)

2 AUDIO 1 jacks (23)

3 AUDIO 2 jacks (23)

4 DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (24)

5MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks (23)

6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (23)

7 SPEAKER jacks (19)

8 FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (21)

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Remote

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
>10	10/0

1 TV [/1(on/standby) (62)

2 Z OPEN/CLOSE (32)

3 NAME (65)

4 STEREO/MONO (64)

5 MEMORY (30)

6 CLEAR (39)

7 PLAY MODE (39)

8 AUDIO (47)

9 ANGLE (54) q; SUBTITLE (55) qa VOL +/– (62)

qs ./>, PREV/NEXT, TV CH +/–, PRESET +/– (30, 33)

qd HPLAY/SELECT (32) qf DVD TOP MENU (35)

qg DVD DISPLAY (15) qh C/X/x/c/ENTER (26)

qj DVD SETUP (59) qk 1 (standby) (32)

ql DISC SKIP (32) w; TV/VIDEO (62) wa REPEAT (39) ws MUTING (33) wd TIME (44)

wf FUNCTION (63)

wg BAND (30)

wh Number buttons (35) wj SOUND FIELD (49) wk DISPLAY (49, 64) wl ENTER (62)

e; COMMAND MODE DVD/TV switch (62)

ea m/M, / SLOW, TUNING +/– (30, 41)

es xSTOP (33) ed XPAUSE (33)

ef DVD MENU (35) eg ORETURN (36) eh AMP MENU (26)

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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

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Current playing title number (VIDEO

Playback status

CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track

number)

(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

Current playing chapter

number (VIDEO CD/Super

1 2 ( 2 7 )

PLAY

Audio CD/CD: index number)

1 8 ( 3 4 )

DVD

Type of the disc

Playing time

T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5

being played back

Icon of selected

Current setting

OFF

Control Menu item

OFF

Control Menu items

1: ENGLISH

Options

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

Function name of selected

SUBTITLE

Control Menu item

Select:

ENTER Cancel: RETURN

Operation message

List of Control Menu Items

TITLE (DVD only) (page 42)/

Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO

SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC

CD in PBC playback), or the track

playback) (page 42)/TRACK (VIDEO CD

(VIDEO CD) to be played.

only) (page 42)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index

42)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 42)

(VIDEO CD) to be played.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD

Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD) to

only)(page 42)

be played.

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD

Selects the index (Super Audio CD/CD) to

only) (page 42)

be played.

TIME/TEXT (page 42)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining

playback time.

Inputs the time code for picture and music

searching.

Displays the DVD or the Super Audio CD/

CD text.

AUDIO (page 47)

Changes the audio setting.

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SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page	Displays the subtitles.
55)	Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 54)	Changes the angle.
ONE/ALL DISCS (page 37)	Selects play mode on one disc or all discs.
REPEAT (page 40)	Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)
	repeatedly, or one title/chapter/track
	repeatedly.
ADVANCED (DVD only)	Checks the information (bit rate or layer)
(page 56)	on the disc while playing a DVD.
CUSTOM PARENTAL	Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
CONTROL (page 57)
SETUP (page 66)	CUSTOM Setup
	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.
	RESET
	Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the
	default setting.

zEach time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

, Control Menu display m

ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 56.) m

Control Menu display off

The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

zThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t when you select “REPEAT” unless you set the REPEAT PLAY setting to “OFF.” The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed.

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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 67.

For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to page 68.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Speakers (5)

•Subwoofer (1)

•AM loop antenna (1)

•FM wire antenna (1)

•Speaker cords (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16 ft. × 4, 49 ft. × 2)

•Video cord (1)

•Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS450 (1)

•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

•Foot pads (24)

•Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1)

Started Getting

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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.

•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals 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 26.

Required cords

Speaker cords

The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to be connected.

Gray

(+)

(+)

(–)

(–)

Color tube

Black

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Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the	To the
Front speakers	SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals
Rear speakers	SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (gray) terminals
Center speaker	SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal
Subwoofer	SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal

Front speaker (R)

Center speaker

Color label

OUT	IN	IN
	L	L	S V I D E O
AM			(DVD ONLY)
	R	R O P T I C A L	VI DEO
COAXIAL		D I G I T AL
		I N

Front speaker (L)

Y

P B / C B

P R / C R

AUDIO 1	AUDIO 2		MONITOR OUT			COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
FM	FRONT	R	CENTER	FRONT	L
75Ω
	REAR	R	WOOFER	REAR	L
			S P E A K E R

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Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Rear speaker (L)

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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	Stripped cords are touching
touching another speaker	each other due to excessive
terminal.	removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 28. 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 front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Notes

•Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

•If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

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Step 2: Antenna Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas to listen to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the	To the
AM loop antenna	AM terminals
FM wire antenna	FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

OUT	IN	IN
	L	L			S V I D E O
AM					(DVD ONLY)
	R	R O P T I C A L			VIDEO		Y	P B / C B	P R / C R
COAXIAL		DIGITAL
		IN					COMPONENT VIDEO		OUT
AUDIO 1		AUDIO 2		MONITOR OUT
FM		FRONT	R	CENTER	FRONT	L
75Ω
		REAR	R	WOOFER	REAR	L
				S P E A K E R

Notes

•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components.

•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

•After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

•When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white cord (A) to the other terminal. (Only for US models.)

A

AM

B

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zIf you have poor FM reception

Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna	System
	Ground wire
	(not supplied)
	AM
	COAXIAL
	FM
	75Ω

To ground

Note

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.

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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor

Yellow

Yellow

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)	White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)	Red (R/audio)
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a	To the
TV monitor	MONITOR OUT jack
VCR	AUDIO 1 jacks
Digital satellite receiver	AUDIO 2 jacks

zWhen using the S-VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack

Your TV monitor must also be connected via an S-VIDEO jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

zWhen you are connecting the monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component video input jacks (Y, PB, CB, PR, CR)

Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.

Notes

•When you select AUDIO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is output from the front L/R speakers, but not from the AUDIO 1 OUT L/R jacks.

•When you use the AUDIO 1 line outputs, please set the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the system is not in 2CH STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.

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OUT	IN	IN
	L	L			S V I D E O
AM					(DVD ONLY)
	R	R O P T I C A L			VIDEO
COAXIAL		DIGI TAL
		IN
AUDIO 1		AUDIO 2		MONITOR OUT
FM		FRONT	R	CENTER	FRONT	L
75Ω
		REAR	R	WOOFER	REAR	L

S P E A K E R

Y

P B / C B

P R / C R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

IN	OUT	OUT	OUT	IN	IN
				INPUT	COMPOMENT
AUDIO	AUDIO	AUDIO		VIDEO	VIDEO IN
IN	OUT	OUT		IN	Y
	L	L	OUTPUT
					P B / B - Y
	R	R
			OPTICAL
					P R / R - Y
	VCR	Digital satellite receiver		TV monitor	Equipment with component
					video input jacks

If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the OPTICAL jack

The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the OPTICAL jack instead of the AUDIO IN L/R jacks of the system.

The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver without the OPTICAL jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the AUDIO IN L/R jacks of the system.

Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)

Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV monitor to be connected. The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC but the Australian model is PAL.

If the color system of the TV is PAL*

To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing 1 on the remote while pressing X on the system. You need to hold X until DAV-C450 appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while pressing X on the system.

*If the color system of the TV is NTSC, do the same operation above to set the system to NTSC.

Connecting the AC Power Cord

Before connecting the AC power cord of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 18).

Connect the AC power cord of your TV/video components to a wall outlet.

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Speaker Setup

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 (5.0 ft) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 ft) (A) from the listening 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

	B
A	A
	45°
C	C
	90°
	20°
Note

When the rear speakers are placed behind you

	B
A	A
	45°
C	C
	90°
	20°

Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

About magnetically shielded speaker (to prevent color irregularity occurring on the TV screen)

The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set, etc. If it is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen.

If color irregularity occurs…

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity occurs again…

Place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set.

If color irregularity still occurs after performing the above…

Make sure that no magnetic object is nearby the subwoofer. Color irregularity may occur as a result of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object.

Examples of possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.

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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 70).

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
>10	10/0
C/X/x/c/ENTER
		AMP MENU

To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers

1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP. SETUP on the front panel display.

2 Sit in your listening position and select the item to be set using X/x.

• Items set in 9 SP. SETUP

– Size of the rear and center speakers

– Distance of the front, rear, and center speakers

– Position and height of the rear speakers

3 Set the parameter using C/c.

The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP.

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in the system.

xSIZE

When you do not connect center or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and REAR. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them. The default settings are underlined.

•CENTER (center speaker)

–YES: Normally select this.

–NO: Select this if no center speaker is used.

•REAR (rear speakers)

–YES: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the “Virtual” sound field (page 51) properly.

–NO: Select this if no rear speakers are used.

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xDISTANCE

You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

•F. D. 5.0 meters (17 ft) (front speakers distance)

Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 ft) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 ft).

•C. D. 5.0 meters (17 ft) (center speaker distance)

Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 ft) steps from the front speaker distance to 1.6 meters (5.0 ft) closer to your listening position.

•R. D. 3.4 meters (12 ft) (rear speakers distance)

Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 ft) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4.6 meters (15.0 ft) closer to your listening position.

Notes

•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.

•In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model's OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other models display metric measurements only. The manual shows both.

Specifying the rear speaker position and height

If you select anything other than “NO” in “REAR,” specify the position and height of the rear speakers. The default settings are underlined.

Position diagram

		90
A	45	A
B		B
	20

•R. P. BEHIND

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section B.

•R. P. SIDE

Select this if the rear speakers are located in section A.

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