Sony DAV-DX255, DAV-DX315 Operating Instruction

2-661-595-13(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

*DAV-DX255/DX315 only*

DAV-DX155/DX255/DX315

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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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 marking is located on the rear of the unit.

For the customers in the U.S.A

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-DX155/DAV-DX255/DAV-DX315

Serial No.______________

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 (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.

CAUTION

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

Note to 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.

Precautions

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• 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.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To

disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

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. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• 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.

Welcome!

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

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 ........................................19

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration .............22

Installing the Speakers on a Wall..........23

TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 24

Other Component Hookup.................... 27

Basic Operations

Playing Discs.................................29

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components ............................31

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers ..................................32

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode.........................................32

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field ................................................ 33

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point

on a Disc ......................................... 35

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc. ....................................... 36

Searching by Scene ............................... 37

(Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc ..................... 37

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................ 38

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order..................... 40

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 41

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 42

Changing the Sound ............................. 42

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW .................. 44

Viewing Information About

the Disc........................................... 45

Changing the Angles ............................ 47

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 48

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 48

(A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

Image Files ..................................... 49

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files ................................................ 50

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound .................. 52

Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 54

(Except for North American

models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 56

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 57

Listening to the Radio .......................... 58

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 60

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function.......................................... 60

Using the Sound Effect......................... 61

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 62

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 62

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 ........................................ 72

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display......................... 72

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings .................................... 74

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers....................... 75

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings..........78

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 79

Notes about the Discs............................80

Troubleshooting .................................... 80

Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 83

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications ........................................ 84

Glossary ................................................ 87

Language Code List ..............................90

Index to Parts and Controls...................91

Guide to the Control Menu Display......93

DVD Setup Display List .......................96

AMP Menu List .................................... 97

Index ..................................................... 98

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 DAV-

DX155, DAV-DX255, and DAV-DX315. DAV-DX155 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-DX155 only.”

• The Control Menu items may be different

depending on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for

DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for

North American models.

• The following symbols are used in this

manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics (Latin American models only)

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP31) audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP31) audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files

2)3)4)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Except for North American models.

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

This System Can Play the Following Discs

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files* of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

Format of discs

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.

Disc logo

Note about CDs/DVDs

The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format

– CD Graphics (Latin American models only)

– video CD format

The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and

DivX video files* of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)

* Except for North American models

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• Super Audio CD

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*.

* Except for North American models

• DVD-RAMs

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 88)

• 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

Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the

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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. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDisc

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

ALL

system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. 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.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder 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.

Region code

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 84.

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.

• 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 intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.

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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.

• 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.

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Post (long)

Base

Post (short)

2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up.

Bottom of the base

Speaker cord

3 Secure the pedestal to the post.

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.

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5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.

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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.

Screws (2) (supplied)

Step 2: Connecting the System and TV

This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 24. For other component connection, see page 27. To accept progressive signals, see page 25. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 17.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.

DAV-DX155/DX255

Getting Started – BASIC –

Front speaker (R)

AC power cord (mains lead)

Subwoofer

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

Center speaker

AM loop antenna (aerial)

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

YPB/CBPR/C

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Front speaker (L)

TV/VCR

RLAUDIO IN

FM wire antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

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DAV-DX315

Front speaker (R)

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AC power cord (mains lead)

Subwoofer

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

Center speaker

AM loop antenna (aerial)

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

YPB/CBPR/C

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Front speaker (L)

TV/VCR

RLAUDIO IN

FM wire antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

1 Connecting the Speakers

Required cords

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

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. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

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

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 77. 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

• 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 lack bass and may be distorted.

2 Connecting the TV

Required cords

A Video cord

B Audio cord (not supplied)

Yellow

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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• 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)

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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).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

Insert until this part.

Note

• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.

Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.

To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

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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.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

System

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack

4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system. Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)

(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)

Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

To change the color system

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the system.

You need to hold X until the set powers on. Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. “NTSC” lights up in the front display when the color system is set to NTSC.

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

Getting Started – BASIC –

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.

Place speakers as illustrated below.

• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.

• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68).

Note

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• 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.

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

Getting Started – BASIC –

"/1

C/X/x/c ENTER

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.

Note

• Disconnect the headphones when you perform

the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 8 with the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen.

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 21).

4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

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.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

4:3 LETTER BOX

(COMPONENT OUT)

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 72)

x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

[16:9] (page 72)

8 Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

9 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are actually positioned, then press ENTER.

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

continued

10Connect the calibration mic to the

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.

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A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

Note

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.

• Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement.

11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

Measurement complete.

FRONT L : FRONT R : CENTER : SUBWOOFER : SURROUND L : SURROUND R : If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES.

Note

• If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70).

YES

YES YES NONE YES NONE NONE

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

Auto Calibration starts.

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press 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.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

: :

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM RESET

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press

ENTER.

The Quick Setup display appears.

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Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration

"/1

AMP MENU

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. To turn off the demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, then press "/1 on the remote. When the demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves power in standby mode.

• DEMO OFF: sets the demonstration mode off.

4 Press ENTER.

The setting is reflected.

5 Press AMP MENU.

The AMP menu turns off.

Setting the demonstration mode on/off

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”

appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.

3 Press X/x to select the setting.

• DEMO ON: sets the demonstration mode on.

Installing the Speakers on a Wall

For the other speakers

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inch)

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Hole on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

160 mm

3/8

inch

)

(

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

For the front speakers of DAV-DX315

inch

)

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Note

• 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.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

8 to 10 mm

/32 to 13/32

(

inch

400 mm

3/4

inch

(

)

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).

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ANTENNA

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB/CBPR/C

(DVD ONLY)

To S VIDEOTo VIDEO

TV/VCR

RLAUDIO IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO

TV with VIDEO IN jack

S VIDEO

TV with S VIDEO IN jack

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack

Connect the video cord.

Yellow

B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack

Connect an S video cord (not supplied). When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, 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.

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/ C

B, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 25).

B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this

Green Blue Red

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.

PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” 2 Press PROGRESSIVE.

Each time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows:

t P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)

P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

INTERLACE

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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.

x P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)

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.

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.

x INTERLACE

Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR

OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Note

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though you set to “PROGRESSIVE AUTO” or “PROGRESSIVE VIDEO,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.

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.

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.

AUDIO

OUT

To TV/VCR (AUDIO IN)

ANTENNA

SPEAKER

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFER

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPB/CBPR/C

(DVD ONLY)

TV/VCR

RLAUDIO IN

COAXIAL

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system

Connect the VCR or other components to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

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• 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.

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

"/1

FUNCTION

Adjust the volume

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.

5 Press A. 6 Load a disc.

Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.

Basic Operations

DISC SKIP

Disc tray

DISC 1-5

Connect headphones

"/1

FUNCTION

MUTING

VOLUME +/–

./>

H x

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to

this system.

3 Press "/1.

The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press

FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

4 Press DISC 1-5.

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.

Note

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction.

• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.

7 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous play).

To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is not loaded with a disc) and A and load the disc.

The system starts playback (continuous play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is green. To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-5 of the system.

Adjust the volume on the system. The volume level appears on the TV screen

and in the front panel display.

Note

• Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen.

• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:

– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being

played back. – off: there is no disc. – orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not

selected. – The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is

inserted.

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To save the power in standby mode

Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.

Additional operations

To Press

Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene

Go back to the preceding

Basic Operations

chapter, track, or scene

Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel

Change a disc while playing another disc

Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the

Stop play and remove the desired disc

Replay the previous scene* (instant

Briefly fast forward the current scene**

> (except for JPEG)

. (except for JPEG)

muting, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.

DISC SKIP

system. DISC 1-5 and A on the

system.

replay) during playback.

advance) during playback.

(instant

About DVD 5-DISC changer

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 4

DISC 5

Stocker

Sub Tray

Disc

DISC 3

Main Tray

Playing unit

The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit.

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.

* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The

button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North American models).

** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for North American models).

Note

• You may not be able to use the Instant Replay or Instant Advance function with some scenes.

• When playing CD Graphics (Latin American models only), the picture may not appear smoothly.

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