Sony DAV-SA30 User Manual

4-244-992-15(1)

Compact AV

System

Operating Instructions

DAV-SA30/SA35K

©2003 Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

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. The label is located on the rear of the unit.

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.

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 mains outlet, 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 Compact AV 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 Compact AV System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Precautions

On power sources

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 "/1 button on the system. 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 suddenly 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 colour

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

The nameplate is located on the rear of the unit.

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.

On moving the system

Before you move the system, remove the disc and turn off the power. The STANDBY indicator lights up in red and “STBY” blinks on and off in the front panel display momentarily and then stays lit. You can then unplug the mains lead. Do not unplug while “STBY” is blinking on and off.

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Table of Contents
About this Manual...................................	6
This System Can Play the
Following Discs ................................	6
Terms for discs........................................	6
Notes about the Discs..............................	8
Guide to the Control Menu Display........	9
Getting Started
Unpacking .............................................	11
Inserting Batteries into the Remote.......	11
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...........	12
Step 2: Aerial Hookups .........................	15
Step 3: TV and Video Component
Hookups..........................................	17
Speaker Setup........................................	20
Playing Discs
Playing Discs ........................................	21
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc .....................	22
(Resume Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu ........................	23
Playing VIDEO CDs
with PBC Functions........................	23
(PBC Playback)
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...............	24
Playing JPEG Image Files ....................	26
To rotate the current image ...................	27
Creating Your Own Program ................	27
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order .....................	29
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ...............................	30
(Repeat Play)
Searching for a Particular Point
on a Disc .........................................	31
(Scan, Slow-motion Play,
Slide show)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Album/File............................	32
Viewing Information About the Disc ...	34

Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound .............................	39
Enjoying Surround Sound ....................	41
Using the Sound Effect.........................	43
Singing along: Karaoke
(DAV-SA35K only) .......................	44
Using Various Additional
Functions
Changing the Angles ............................	45
Displaying the Subtitles........................	46
Locking Discs .......................................	47
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote ...........................................	52
Using the Video or Other Unit .............	53
Enjoying the Radio ...............................	54
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................	57
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display .......................	58
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................	59
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
Settings for the Display ........................	60
(SCREEN SETUP)
Custom Settings ....................................	61
(CUSTOM SETUP)
Settings for the Speakers ......................	63
(SPEAKER SETUP)

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting ....................................	65
Specifications ........................................	68
Glossary ................................................	69
Index to Parts and Controls...................	72
Language code list ................................	77
DVD Setup Menu List ..........................	78
Index .....................................................	79
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 instructions in this manual are for DAVSA30 and DAV-SA35K. DAV-SA35K is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-SA35K only.”

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

•The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available in DVD video mode

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

Functions available in CD mode

Functions available in Super Audio

CD and Audio CD mode

Functions available for MP3* audio tracks

Functions available for JPEG files

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This System Can Play the

Following Discs

Format of

Disc logo

discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio

CD

Format of

Disc logo

discs

VIDEO CD

Audio CD

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Terms for discs

•Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

•Chapter

Section of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

•Album

Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.

•Track

Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.

•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 or Super Audio CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

•Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

(page 23), the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”

•File

Section of a picture on a data CD containing JPEG image files.

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DVD

Disc

Title

structure

VIDEO

Chapter

Disc

CD, Super

Track

Audio CD,

or CD

structure

Index

MP3

Disc

Album

structure

Track

JPEG

Disc

Album

structure

File

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 (moving
without PBC	pictures) as well as music.
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs	Play interactive software using
with PBC	menu screens displayed on the
functions	TV screen (PBC Playback), in
(Ver. 2.0 discs)	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.

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.

Region code

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

DVDs labelled 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 given 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 (except for extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG”)

•CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats:

–music CD format

–video CD format

–MP3/JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

*A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)

Do not load the following discs:

•A DVD with a different region code (page 7, 71).

•A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape).

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

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

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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) cannot be played on this player 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 operating instructions for the recording device.

Note that discs created in the 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 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 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 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.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

•Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

•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 centre out.

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

This system can only play back a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

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Guide to the Control Menu Display

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.

		Total number of
Currently playing title number (Video CD/		titles or tracks
Super Audio CD/CD: track number)		recorded			Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
	Disc name or disc			Currently playing
				title name	Playback status
Currently playing chapter	type				(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
number (Video CD/Super		DVD
Audio CD/CD: index number)					DVD	Type of disc being
		1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE				played back
		1 8 ( 3 4 )
Playing time
		T	1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Icon of selected		1: ENGLISH				Current setting
Control Menu item		2: FRENCH				Options
		3: SPANISH
Control Menu items

Function name of selected	SUBTITLE
Control Menu item	Select:	ENTER
Operation message
List of Control Menu Items
DISC		Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 32)/ Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be

SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / played.

Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).

TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 32)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 33)/ Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be

INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 33)	played.
ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 25, 32) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.

MP3 only) (page 25, 32)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only)	Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to
(page 33)	be played.
TIME (page 34)	Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
	Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super	Changes the audio setting.
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 39)
SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 46)	Displays the subtitles.
	Changes the subtitle language.
ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 26)	Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.

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FILE (JPEG only) (page 26)

Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.

DATE (JPEG only) (page 38)	Displays the date information.
ANGLE (DVD only) (page 45)	Changes the angle.
PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super	Selects the play mode.
Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 29)
REPEAT (page 30)	Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/
	track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.
CUSTOM PARENTAL	Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
CONTROL (page 47)

Tips

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

Control Menu display m

Control Menu display off

The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

•The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the REPEAT setting to “OFF.”

•The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Speakers (5)

•Subwoofer (1)

•AM loop aerial (1)

•FM wire aerial (1)

•Speaker cords (5m × 4, 15m × 2) (17ft. × 4, 50ft. × 2)

•Video cord (1)

•Remote Commander (remote) (1)

•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

•Foot pads (15)

•Speakers-connection and Installation (card)

(1)

Inserting Batteries into
the Remote		Getting
You can control the system using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by		Started
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.

Using the Remote

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

>10 10/0

COMMAND

MODE switch

When you use the system, ensure that you have the COMMAND MODE switch set to SYSTEM. When setting to TV, you can control the TV (page 52).

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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 20.

Required cords

Speaker cords

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

Grey

(+)

(+)

(–)

(–)

colour tube

Black

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Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the		To the
Front speakers		SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
Surround speakers		SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks
Center speaker		SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack
Subwoofer		SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack
	Front speaker (R)		Center speaker	Front speaker (L)
colour label

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	VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN	S VIDEO
CENTER	WOOFER
			(DVD ONLY)
FRONT R	FRONT L
	AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	AM
	L	L	Y	PB/CB PR/CR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

	R	R	VIDEO	COAXIAL
				FM
	VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2	MONITOR OUT	75
SURR	SURR
R	L

Surround speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)

Note on placing speakers

Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

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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 jack 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 64.

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 in the front panel 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 and will lack bass and may be distorted.

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Step 2: Aerial Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM aerials for listening to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the aerials

Connect the	To the
AM loop aerial	AM terminals
FM wire aerial	FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack

AM loop aerial

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	VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN	S VIDEO
CENTER	WOOFER
			(DVD ONLY)
FRONT R	FRONT L
	AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN		AM
	L	L		Y	PB/CB PR/CR
				COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	R	R	VIDEO	COAXIAL
				FM
	VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2	MONITOR OUT	75
SURR	SURR
R	L

FM wire aerial

Notes

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

•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.

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

•When you connect the supplied AM loop aerial, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white cord

(A) to the other terminal.

A

B

AM

•If you connect the system to an outdoor aerial, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.

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Tip

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

System

Outdoor FM

aerial Earth wire

(not supplied)

AM

COAXIAL

FM

75

To earth

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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV

Yellow

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

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

Yellow (Video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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Terminals for connecting video components

Connect the	To the
TV	MONITOR OUT jack
VCR	VIDEO 1 jacks
Digital satellite receiver	VIDEO 2 jacks

Notes

•When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is not from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.

•When the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT OUT jacks.

•When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP,” the signal is output only from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.

•When recording on another unit connected to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks, do not change the Sound Field (page 41), press KARAOKE/MPX, adjust the music pitch, or connect/disconnect headphones or a microphone.

Tips

•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.

•When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 61).

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	VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN	S VIDEO
CENTER	WOOFER
			(DVD ONLY)
FRONT R	FRONT L
	AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN		AM
	L	L		Y	PB/CB PR/CR
				COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	R	R	VIDEO	COAXIAL
				FM
	VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2	MONITOR OUT	75
SURR	SURR
R	L

	IN	OUT	OUT	IN
	VIDEO	VIDEO	VIDEO	INPUT
				VIDEO
	IN	OUT	OUT
				IN
	AUDIO	AUDIO	AUDIO
	IN	OUT	OUT
		L	L
		R	R
		VCR	Digital satellite receiver	TV

Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)

Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected.

The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC; Australian models is PAL.

If the colour system of the TV is PAL*

To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing the . button on the system. You need to hold the . button until “HELLO” appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while press and hold the . button on the system, and turn the system off and then on again.

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

For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to your local power line voltage.

Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ.

230V-

240V 220V

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

* Saudi Arabian model: 230-240, 220, 120-127

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Connecting the AC Power Cords

Before connecting the AC power cords of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 12).

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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 metres a) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 metres b) closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 metres c) (A) from the listening position.

Canadian numerical equivalents:

a)5 feet (1.5 meters)

b)15 feet (4.5 meters)

c)3 to 23 feet (0.9 to 6.9 meters)

Place speakers as illustrated below

Note

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

About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent colour 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 metre (1.0 foot) from the TV set. If it is installed too close, colour irregularity may occur on the screen. If colour irregularity occurs, turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set. If colour irregularity still occurs after performing the above, make sure that no magnetic object is placed near the subwoofer. Colour 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.

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 level and balance. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and balance to the same level.

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup display. For details, see “Setting for the Speakers” (page 63).

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Playing Discs

Playing Discs

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.

Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.

DAV-SA30
"/1	A H		FUNCTION
STANDBY indicator
I/1
Disc tray		Adjust the Connect
		volume	headphone
			(DAV-SA30)
			headphone/
			MIC (DAV-
			SA35K)
			"/1
1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9	FUNCTION
>10	10/0

H

1 Turn on your TV.

2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

3 Press "/1 on the system.

The system turns on.

Unless the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

4 Press A on the system and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.

Press A again to close the disc tray.

I/	+
	-

When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray

5 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous play).

Adjust the volume on the system.

After following Step 5

Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the instructions on the menu. (DVD: page 23), (VIDEO CD: page 23).

To remove the disc

Press A on the system. “OPEN” appears in the front panel display. Remove the disc after disc tray slides out from the system.

To turn on the system

Press "/1 on the remote or press "/1 on the system. The system turns on.

To turn off the system

Press "/1 on the remote or press "/1 on the system. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red.

In standby mode, you can reduce the power consumption to minimum (Power Saving mode) and save energy in standby mode.

Discs Playing

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Additional operations

DAV-SA35K

7 8 9

>10 10/0

VOL +/–

./>

H x

X

To	Press
Stop	x
Pause*	X
Resume play after pause	X or H
Go to the next chapter,	>
track, scene, or file in
continuous play mode
Go back to the preceding	.
chapter, track, scene, or file
in continuous play mode
Mute the sound	MUTING. To cancel
(DAV-SA30 only)	muting, press it again
	or VOL + to adjust the
	sound volume.

* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.

Note

If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off.

Tip

If a DVD has more than two titles, you cannot go to the next title or go back to the preceding title by pressing

. or >. These buttons work only within a single title. If you want to go to the next title or go back to preceding title, press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU and then select the title you want to go to from the control menu.

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc

(Resume Play)

When you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play will work even if the system enters standby mode by pressing "/1.

7 8 9

>10 10/0

H x

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc.

If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

The system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.

Notes

•Depending on where you stopped the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point.

•The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

–you change the play mode.

–you change the setting on the Setup Menu.

Tip

To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press H.

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Using the DVD’s Menu

A DVD is divided into main sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–.

When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using DVD MENU/ALBUM+.

1 2 3

Number

4 5 6

buttons

7 8 9

>10 10/0

DVD TOP	DVD MENU/
MENU/	ALBUM+
ALBUM–	ENTER
	C/X/x/c

1 Press DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM– or DVD MENU/ALBUM+.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen.

The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2 Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons to select the item you want to play or change.

3 Press ENTER.

Note

If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off.

	Playing VIDEO CDs with
	PBC Functions
	(PBC Playback)
			Playing
	With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you
			Discs
	can enjoy simple interactive operations, search
	functions, and other such operations.
	PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs
	interactively by following the menu on the TV
	screen.

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

./>

H

x

O RETURN

ENTER	X/x

1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

The menu for your selection appears.

2 Select the item number you want by pressing X/x or the number buttons.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

Refer to the operation details supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.

To go back to the menu

Press O RETURN.

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Notes

•Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1

•Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press

H.

Tip

To play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the system is stopped to select a track, then press H or ENTER.

“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and the system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press H.

Playing an MP3 Audio

Track

You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the system to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

1 Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into the system.

2 Press H.

The system starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc.

Notes

•The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

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

•Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99

(The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be contained on an album is 250.)

•An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped.

•If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in MP3 format, the system cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

•When the system cannot play MP3, remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” (page 62) and insert the disc again.

•The system can play to a depth of 8 directories, including a ROOT directory.

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