Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Remote commander does

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	Symptom	Remedy

Amplifier	There’s no sound or only a	• Check that the speakers and components are connected
	very low-level sound is heard.	securely.
		• Press MUTING if the (muting) indicator is displayed on the
		TV screen or the MASTER VOLUME indicator on the unit
		flashes.
		• The headphones are connected to PHONES. Disconnect the
		headphones.
		• The protective device on the receiver has been activated
		because of a short circuit. (“PROTECT” appears in the display
		window.) Turn off the unit, then eliminate the cause of the
		short-circuit and turn on the unit again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

•Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

•Adjust BALANCE L/R on the unit.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

•Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

•Check that the connecting cords and cables are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

•Place your TV away from the audio components.

•The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound or a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers or centre speaker.

•Select the appropriate centre mode.

•Adjust the speaker volume appropriately.

•Make sure you turn on the sound field surround mode function.

•Make sure you select a suitable sound field for the playback source.

The surround effect cannot be heard.

•Make sure you turn on the sound field function.

•Make sure you select a suitable sound field for the playback source.

Remote	The remote commander does
commander	not function.

•Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the unit or equipment you want to control.

•Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.

•Make sure you press the correct remote commander function button to set the remote commander for the equipment you want to control.

•Remove obstacles in the path of the remote commander and the receiver.

Additional Information

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Step Getting Started Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Disconnect the aerial cable from your Aerial input on your TV usingUnit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Before you connectIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Placing the speakers Connecting an active wooferListening through the headphones Speakers Rear L/R connectorsConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Supplied Conserving power while the unit is standing byTurn on your TV and select a programme position To check that the TV tuning is correctPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit Press RF Channel on the unitSet the TV for VCR reception Press Easy SET UP on the unitPress VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TV Programme positions. If all the settings are Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPreset automatically, change the programme Positions of the stations, and disable the unusedPress ?// to select the centre mode Setting up the unit with Easy SET UPEqual volume balance with the other speakers at Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youHave an equal volume balance with the other Volume of the rear speakers so you have anIf you have only front and centre speakers If you have only front and rear speakersBefore you start… Manual setup Presetting channelsManual setup Presetting channels If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Changing programme positions Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Setting the clock manually Manual setup Setting the clockManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tapeTo mute the sound To use the time counterTo change the information in the display window Fields Using the pre- programmed soundTo watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesPress r REC to start recording To stop recording To check the remaining tape lengthTo save a recording Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Cursor / to confirm the setting Press Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFFChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Controlling the function buttons Selecting the equipmentAudio/Video Equipment Operations Function buttons on the unit Function Watching a picture while listening to audio equipmentBefore operating audio/video equipment To turn off the whole system To increase or decrease the volumeTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selectorControlling VCRs Turning off the selected VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRTo relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCRControlling the TV To select the TV’s input source Controlling the TV Using the TV independentlyTurning off the TV Listening to a radio programme Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan preset stations To scan the preset stationsTo locate a track with the number buttons Playing back a CDRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deckPlaying a tape Controlling a cassette deck Controlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Playing an MD Customizing the remote commander for an MD deckControlling an MD deck Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deckTo start playback from the beginning of either LD side Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerControlling an LD player Playing back an LDTurning off the LD player Controlling an LD playerTo temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSound Field Operations Selecting the sound fieldWhat’s surround sound? Taking advantage of the sound fieldsWhat’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay timeCustomizing the sound fields Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone Edit Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve To return to the previous menuPress EXECUTE, then press Cursor Start playing a programmeSource, then repeat steps Highlight EffectSound fields in step Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the preReinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Advanced VCR Operations Using the Click Shuttle ringPlaying/searching at various speeds To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerTo select the sound while recording Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system How sound is recorded on a video tape To stop searching Searching using the index functionAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Menu choices Changing menu optionsBefore you start editing Recording from another VCR or LD playerEditing Before you start dubbing… Audio dubbingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio To stop while editingFactory set functions Customizing the remote commander function buttonsTo restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Additional InformationSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Remote commander does VCR Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSystem Amplifier General Front panel Index to parts and controlsFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Y, Z Index