Sony DAV-DX375 Operating Instructions

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    2-661-597-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX355/DX375 ©2006 Sony Corporation
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    alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-DX355/DAV-DX375 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
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    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. 3US
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    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
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    Precautions 80 Notes about the Discs 81 Troubleshooting 81 Self-diagnosis Function 85 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications 85 Glossary 87 Language Code List 91 Index to Parts and Controls 92 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 94 DVD Setup Display List 97 AMP
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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 DAVDX355 and DAV-DX375. DAV-DX355 is the model used for
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    in PHOTO CD format • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD Audios • DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. • DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: • A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 89) • A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card
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    , only the first session will be played back. 8US 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. DVD VIDEOs labeled ALL will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback
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    Getting Started - BASIC - Getting Started - BASIC - See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. 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
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    - BASIC - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-DX375 only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. Tip • You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on
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    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. A B C D continued 11US
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    Getting Started - BASIC - 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. 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. 1 2 Screws
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    page 26. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR
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    Started - BASIC - DAV-DX375 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA
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    The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. 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
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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 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied
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    (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. System Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) 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. 17US
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    - BASIC - 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
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    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
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    reset the speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 67) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 69). • If you want to change any of the settings, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 71). AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic. Start measurement
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    the Quick Setup display 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select press . [SETUP], then The options for [SETUP] appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) : : DVD VIDEO QUICK QUICK CUSTOM RESET BNR 3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press . The
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    . The AMP menu turns off. X/x/c, AMP MENU 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
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    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 installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation,
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    video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to a TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI). D TV with HDMI* jack IN To HDMI* IN To HDMI* OUT To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT
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    , you must use this connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 26). Green Blue Red D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) input jack Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface
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    . To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals. PROGRESSIVE FUNCTION +/- "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
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    connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)). You cannot select NORMAL (INTERLACE) while "HDMI" lights up in the front panel display. About DVD software types and the conversion method DVD of DVD software that you are watching. Note • When you play video-
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    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
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    the front panel of the system with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied). Tip • 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
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    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." 30US When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of
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    , press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume. Change a disc while playing DISC SKIP another disc Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the system. Stop play and remove the DISC 1-5 and A on the desired disc system. Replay the previous scene* (instant replay) during playback
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    time you press FUNCTION +/-, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence. DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV t VCR t AUDIO t ... Changing the input level of the sound from connected components Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV or VCR jacks on the rear
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    in the front panel display. When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. For details of sound field, see page 34. Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly
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    Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SOUND FIELD Sound field Display HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL
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    front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. This allows you to play any
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    the indication changes as shown below. Actual speeds may differ with some discs. Playback direction × 2B t 1M t 2M t 3M Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play) (DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only) Press /m or M/ when the system is in pause mode. To return to the normal playback speed, press
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    are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code. 1 Press DISPLAY. (When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with JPEG image files, press DISPLAY twice.) The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select the
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    search for a scene using the time code (DVD VIDEO and DVD-VR mode only) 1 In Step 2, select [TIME/TEXT]. [T **:**:**] (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press . [T **:**:**] changes to [T --:--:--]. 3 Input the time code using the number buttons, then press . For example, to
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    may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing may be cleared when: - you eject the disc. - the system enters standby mode (DATA CD/ DATA DVD only). - you change or reset the settings on the Setup Display. - you change the function by pressing FUNCTION
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    99 tracks. Note • You can program the track on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PROGRAM], then press . The options for [PROGRAM] appear. 6 (14) T 2:50 OFF OFF SET ON PLAY CD 3 Press X/x to select [SET t], then press . [TRACK] is displayed
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    You can have the system "shuffle" tracks. Subsequent "shuffling" may produce a different playing order. Note • Same song may be played repeatedly during MP3 playback. • You can shuffle the track on the current disc only. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to
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    during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select then press . [REPEAT], The options for [REPEAT] appear. 6 (14) T 2:50 PLAY CD OFF OFF ALL DISCS ONE DISC TRACK 3 Press X/x to select the item to be repeated. The default setting is underlined. x When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVDVR
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    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 MENU. 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU. 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
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    recorded on the disc. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound • [1/L]: the sound of the left channel (monaural) • [2/R]: the sound of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a Super VCD
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    (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format About audio signals Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround
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    DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) 1 Playing time and current track number 2 Track (file) name Tip • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed. Note • The system can only display the first level of the DVD/CD text, such as the Disc name or title. • If an MP3
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    can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text characters will be displayed. Checking the play information of the disc To check DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text Press DISPLAY repeatedly
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    the angle even if multi-angles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press
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    9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the system to recognize the tracks (or files). You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/ CD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied
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    which could damage your speaker system. • The system does not conform to audio in MP3PRO format. Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD is as follows: x Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree
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    VALENTINE AUTUM LEAVES ALL BLUES S O M E D A Y M Y P R I N C E W... Press X/x to select a track and press . The selected track starts playing. You can turn the Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. The albums recorded on the DATA CD or DATA DVD appear. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. 3( 30
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    image and press x. To return to the previous image, select the top image and press X. Various Functions for Playing Discs To play the next or previous JPEG image file Press C/c when the Control Menu is not displayed. Note that you can select the next album by continuing to press c after the last
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    can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same album on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. When you play back the DATA CD or DATA DVD, select [AUTO] mode as explained below. 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu
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    Various Functions for Playing Discs • [NORMAL]: sets the duration to about 6 to 9 seconds. (Images the slide show (JPEG only) When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewing the slide show. 1 Press DISPLAY twice. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 2 Press X/x to
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    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 . The system starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu
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    tune in any AM station, then turn off the system by pressing "/1 on the system. While holding down > (on the system), press "/1 on the system to turn on the power. If you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. 6 Press X/x to select
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    to select the preset station you want. Each time you press the button, the system tunes in one preset station. 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME to the next position. Letters, numbers, and other symbols can be input for a radio station name. If you make a mistake Press C/c repeatedly
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    Tuner Functions Viewing the station name or frequency in the front panel display When the system is set to "TUNER AM" or "TUNER FM," you can check the frequency using the front panel display. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY,
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    the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset itself to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote Press and hold TV [/1 while entering your TV's manufacturer's code (see the table) using the number buttons. Then release TV [/1. If
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    to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to "DVD," and then switches the TV's input source you set with one button push. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV's input source connected to this system. Press and hold TV/VIDEO while entering the code for the TV
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    function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.) • If distance between TV and this system is too far, this function may not work. Install the system near the TV. • Keep the remote pointed in the direction of the TV and this system while the TV button is flashing. • Keep
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    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M
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    ) You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age
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    the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Custom parental control is already set. To play, enter your password and press ENTER . 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . The system is ready
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    code in the table of "Parental Control Area Code List" (page 91) using the number buttons. play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press . The system
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    you cannot install. For the better surround sound, it is recommended that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION +/- repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press X/x to select
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    position. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. • [SECOND ROOM]: when installing the front speakers in one room and surround speakers in another. • [FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers. 6 Press . The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to select
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    front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press . 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to select [AUTO CALIBRATION], then
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    message appears when: - the headphones are connected. - the calibration mic is not connected. - front speakers are not correctly connected. - surround speakers are not correctly connected. - front and surround speakers are not correctly connected. - there is excessive noise around the calibration
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    position and each speaker. See page 76. Note • While the Auto Calibration function works: - do not turn off the power. - do not press any button. - do not change the volume. - do not change the function. - do not change the disc. - do not insert or eject a disc. - do not connect the headphones. - do
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    Control Menu by selecting [NO] here. 3 Press . All the settings explained on pages 73 to 78 return to the default settings. Do not press [/ 1 while resetting the system as it takes a few seconds to complete. Note • When you turn the system on after resetting and no disc is in the system, the guide
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    code from "Language Code List" (page 91) using the number buttons. Note • When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO], or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (depending on the disc this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV
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    [AUTO] (default), the system outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV
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    your TV, not the system. Note that this setting is effective only for HDMI connection or progressive signals output from disc, this function may not work.) • If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound
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    theater system) signals and [AUTO] is selected. In this case, select [PCM]. • When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord and [AUTO] or [PCM] is selected, DYNAMIC BASS, MOVIE/MUSIC, and sound field are not applied to the sound that is output from the TV. Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER
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    Note • When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. • Depending on the input stream
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    press . Note • When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. • The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select
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    Returning to the Default Settings You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings. "/1 A x 1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press x, A, and "/1 on the system at the same time. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display and the default settings are
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    or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaner • Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause apparatus to malfunction. 80US On your TV's color • If the speakers should
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    while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Power The power is not turned
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    and then connect the HDMI cord again. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 13, 76). • Set the sound field to
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    difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 34). • Check the speaker connections and settings (page 13, 76). • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or
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    has been selected. During stop, press x on the system or the remote and then start playback (page 39). • The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically appears on the TV screen. The system starts playing the disc automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. Playback stops automatically
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    * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs TV, VCR (AUDIO IN) AUDIO IN Outputs (Analog) Phones Sensitivity: 450/250 mV Sensitivity: 250/125 mV Accepts low-and highimpedance headphones. Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (Super
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    14 oz) with stand* * DAV-DX375 only Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx
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    • Bases (2)* • Pedestal (2)* • Screws (4)* • Operating Instructions • Speaker and TV connections (card) (1) * DAV-DX375 only Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of
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    at movie theaters. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard
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    well as on the disc packaging. The system can play discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the " ALL " mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still apply. Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens
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    CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. • Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions. 2 channel area4) Multi channel area4) Super Audio CD layer 1)You can
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    1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu 1703 Not specified Parental Control Area Code List Code Area 2044 Argentina 2047 Australia 2046 Austria 2057 Belgium 2070 Brazil 2079 Canada 2090 Chile 2092 China 2115 Denmark
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    panel display (93) C A (open/close) (30) D Disc operation (30) E FUNCTION (30) F (remote sensor) (9) Rear panel G PHONES jack (30) H VOLUME control (30) I AUDIO IN/A.CAL MIC jack (19, 32) J DISC 1-5 (30) K Disc tray (30) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR
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    DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (62) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG and Super Audio CD) M Playing status (DVD function only) N Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, sound field, etc. Additional Information 93US
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    display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. 94US
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    name of selected Control Menu item Operation message Currently playing title number1) Currently playing chapter number2) Total number of titles1) Total number of chapters2) Playback status (N Playback, X Pause, x Stop, etc.) 12 (27) 18 (34) T 1:32:55 OFF OFF DISC TITLE CHAPTER DVD VIDEO Type
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    order. [REPEAT] (page 42) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 49) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 64) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page 71
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    SETUP TV TYPE HDMI RESOLUTION YCBCR/RGB (HDMI) SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND BLACK LEVEL BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 4:3 OUTPUT 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN AUTO 1920 × 1080i 1280 × 720p 720 × 480p YCBCR RGB ON OFF JACKET PICTURE GRAPHICS BLUE BLACK ON OFF OFF ON FULL NORMAL SPEAKER SETUP SIZE
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    AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote. AMP menu DIMMER DEMO ATTENUATE DIMMER ON DIMMER OFF DEMO ON DEMO OFF ATT ON ATT OFF 98US
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    75 PBC Playback 56 PICTURE NAVI 38, 52 PLAY LIST 45 Playback Control (PBC) 89 Program Play 40 PROGRESSIVE AUTO 26 Progressive format 26, 89 PROGRESSIVE VIDEO 26 Q Quick Setup 19 R Radio 58 Radio Stations 57 Rear Panel 92 Region Code 8, 89 Remote 9, 60 Repeat Play 42 RESET 72 Resume Play 39 99US
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    Slide Show 54 Slow-motion Play 36 Sound Field 34 SPEAKER FORMATION 67 SPEAKER SETUP 76 DISTANCE 77 LEVEL 77, 78 SIZE 76 SUBTITLE 48, 73 Super Audio CD 49, 89 T TEST TONE 78 THEATRE SYNC 61 TIME/TEXT 38 TITLE 37 Title 90 TRACK 37 Track 90 TRACK SELECTION 75 Troubleshooting 81 TV Hookup 24 TV
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    (26) SLEEP eh (63) SA-CD/CD ws (49) SOUND FIELD eg (34) SUBTITLE wf (48) THEATRE SYNC wa (61) TOP MENU es (43) TUNING +/- wh e; (57) TV w; (60) TV CH +/-2) 0 (60) TV VOL +/- qa (60) TV/VIDEO ql (60) VOLUME +/- qa (30, 58, 78) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS [/1 (on/standby) 1 (19, 22, 30, 39, 58
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