Sony DAV-F300, DAV-F310 User Manual

4-183-474-13(1)

DVD Home Theatre

System

DAV-F300/F310

©2010 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Remote Control.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handing of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of -life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior of control unit.

Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying

EU Directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

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Table of Contents
About This Operating Instructions..........	3
Playable Discs.........................................	4
Getting Started
Step 1: Positioning the System.....	9
Step 2: Connecting the System...	10
Disc
Playing a Disc .......................................	13
Using Play Mode...................................	17
Searching/Selecting a Disc ...................	18
Playing MP3/JPEG/DivX® Files ..........	19
Sound Adjustment
Selecting the Sound Mode ....................	21
Tuner
Presetting Radio Stations ......................	22
Selecting a Preset Radio Stations..........	22
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....	23
Control for HDMI/External
Audio Device
Using the Control for HDMI Function
for “BRAVIA” Sync .......................	24
Playing from USB Device ....................	26
Other Operation
Using the Setup Display........................	27
Using the Sleep Time............................	30
Viewing Information About the Disc ...	31
Additional Information
Precautions............................................	32
Notes about the Discs............................	33
Troubleshooting ....................................	34
Specifications........................................	40
Glossary ................................................	41
Index to Parts and Control ....................	42

About This Operating

Instructions

•The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the control unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

•The Control Menu items may vary depending on the area.

•“DVD” may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD- RW/DVD-R.

•The default setting is underlined.

System go to standby mode automatically

When system is in pause, stop, open, no disc mode of DVD/CD source, system will go to standby mode automatically after 30 minutes.

The description in this manual might be different from the OSD (On Screen Display) because of the display restriction.

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Playable Discs

Type	Disc logo			Characteristics	Icon
DVD VIDEO				• DVD VIDEO
				• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD
				VIDEO format or video mode
				• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD
				VIDEO format

VIDEO CD				• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)
				• Super VCD
				• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video
				CD format or Super VCD format
CD				• Audio CD
				• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format
DATA CD		–		• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
				DATA CD format, containing MP3
				files1), JPEG image files2), and
				DivX video files3), and conforming
				to ISO 96604) Level 1/Level 2, or
				Joliet (extended format)
DATA DVD		–		• DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
				DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
				DVD format, containing MP3
				files1), JPEG image files2), and
				DivX video files3), and conforming
				to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 format.

2)JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).)

3)DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified.

4)A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

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Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

•CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 4

•CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

•Data part of CD-Extra

•CD Graphics disc

•DVD Audio

•DVD-RAM

•Super Audio CD

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

•A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 6)

•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

•DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW in VR (Video Recording) mode

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

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/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, refer to the 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 DualDiscs

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.

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About Multi Session CD

•This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

•This system can play a Multi Session CD 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 MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

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

A DVD VIDEO labeled ALL will also play on this system.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Wrong Region] 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 about playback operations of a DVD or VIDEO CD

Some playback operations on a DVD or VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

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 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 under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.

DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD

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section in the device setup menu. Go to www.divx.com/vod with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.

DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

ABOUT MPEG-4 VISUAL: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,

INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE http://www.mpegla.com/

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Checking the supplied items

• Control unit (1)	• Front speakers (2)	• Remote commander
		(remote) (1)

		• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Subwoofer (1)	• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
	• Video cord (1)	• Foot (subwoofer) (1)
		• Operating Instructions (this
		manual)

Preparing the remote

To insert batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

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.

•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.

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To attach the foot pads to the subwoofer

Remove the foot pads from the protective cover.

Note

•Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

Step 1: Positioning the System

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).

		B
A Front speaker (L (left))	A
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Subwoofer
D Control unit
		D
		C
	A	A

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Getting Started

Step 2: Connecting the System

Notes

•Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.

•When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

Connecting the Speaker

2 Subwoofer	Tube color red	Tube color white

1 Front	1 Front
speaker (R)	speaker (L)

Connector panel

of the control unit

Connecting the TV

Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) before making connections.

When the TV has the digital optical output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (A).

For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).

To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (B).

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Digital optical cord (not supplied)

DIGITAL	IN
OPTICAL

TV/

CABLE

To the digital optical output jack of the TV

Component video cord (not supplied)*

Green

Blue

Red

	OUT	R/CR
VIDEO	P
COMPONENTB/C
B
Y

Red

Blue

Green

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV

Connector panel of the control unit

	Audio cord			Video cord
	(not supplied)			(supplied)
		White		Yellow
		Red	HDMI** cable
			(not supplied)
			VEDIO	OUT
R	AUDIO	IN

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

To the AUDIO OUT jacks of To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV the TV

*If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to progressive format.

**HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal.

Notes

•When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go.

•When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks (A).

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

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Getting Started

To change the color system (PAL or NTSC)

1 Turn on your TV and select the video input. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly or DVD/CD to switch the function to DVD/CD.

Playback starts automatically if a disc with auto playback function is loaded. Press x twice to stop playback.

4 Press SETUP in stop mode.

The Setup Menu appears.

5 Press C/c repeatedly to select “Preference Page”, then press . 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select “TV Type”, then press .

7 Press X/x repeatedly to select PAL/Multi/NTSC from the displayed list, then press .

8 Press SETUP to turn off the Setup Menu.

Notes

•A disturbance on the TV screen may be present for a moment after changing the color system as described above.

•HDMI cannot the color system setting.

•If you find the picture image may be distorted, you can operate as below to default color system setting:

– Press Z to take out the disc (in no disc mode).

–Press DISPLAY.

–Press .

.

Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

	FM	75	Ω
	COAXIAL
	ANTENNA

Connector panel of the control unit

Tip

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

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)	Connector panel of the control unit
	FM
	COAXIAL 75
	ANTENNA

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Disc

Playing a Disc

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions.

[/1	Disc slot
[/1
t
N xFUNCTION VOL +/-	Z

	[/1
	FUNCTION
AUDIO	ANGLE
SUBTITLE	MUTING
	VOLUME
	+/–
	./>
X	N
m/M
SHIFT	x

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 repeatedly or DVD/CD to
	switch the function to DVD/CD.
		Disc
	“NO DISC” appears on the front panel
	display and the system is ready for loading
	the disc.
	4 Load a disc.
	Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc
	is pulled in automatically.

Labeled side facing to the front

[/1

t

The disc is drawn into the control unit automatically, then auto play starts.

5 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.

The volume level appears on the TV screen and on the front panel display.

Notes

•When the system is turned off, do not push a disc into the control unit.

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

To turn the system off

Press "/1 while the system is on. The system enters standby mode.

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Other operations

To	Press
Stop	x
Pause	X
Resume play after stop/	N/X
pause
Go to the next chapter,	>
track, MP3/WMA/
JPEG/DivX files or
scene
Go back to the	.
preceding MP3/WMA/
JPEG files
Go back to the	. twice.
preceding chapter, track	When you press . once,
DivX files or scene	you can go to the beginning
	of the current chapter,
	track, or scene.
Turn off the sound	MUTING.
temporarily	To cancel, press it again or
	VOLUME + to adjust the
	sound volume.
Stop play and remove	Z
the desired disc
Locate a point quickly	M/	or	/m while
by playing a disc in fast	playing a disc. Each time
forward or fast reverse	you press M/		or	/
(Scan)1)2)	m during scan, the
	playback speed changes.
	To return to normal speed,
	press N. Actual speeds
	may differ with some discs.
Watch frame by frame	M/	or	/m4)
(Slow-motion Play)3)	while the system is in pause
	mode. Each time you press
	M/	or	/m4)

during Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. To return to normal playback speed, press N.

1)Except for JPEG image files.

2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.

3)DVD VIDEO, DivX, VIDEO CD only.

4)Only DVD Video: the operation of Slow Reverse.

Note

•You may not be able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some scenes.

Displaying multi-angles and subtitles

To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.

Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle.

Note

•Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

To display the subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on/off during playback. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language during playback, or turn the subtitles on/off whenever you want.

Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.

Notes

•Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc. You also may not be able to turn them off.

•You can change the subtitles if the DivX video file has an “.AVI” or “.DIVX” extension and contains subtitle information within the same file.

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