Sony AVD-S50ES For the customers in the U.S.A, For the customers in Canada, Owner’s Record

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For the customers in the U.S.A

WARNING

For the customers in the U.S.A

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. AVD-S50ES Serial No.______________

CAUTION

Use of this appliance with some systems may present a shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which have the following marking located near output.

“WARNING! HAZARDOUS ENERGY!···”

CAUTION

As the laser beam used in this CD/ DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the side exterior.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

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Contents Super Audio CD DVD RECEIVER Operating instructionsMode d’emploi AVD-S50ESFor the customers in Canada Note to CATV system installerFor the customers in the U.S.A Owner’s RecordSafety WelcomePrecautions InstallingOn placement PrecautionsOn safety On adjusting volumeSearching for a Scene Getting StartedPlaying Discs Viewing Information About the DiscSettings and Adjustments Sound AdjustmentsUsing Various Additional Functions Enjoying MoviesTerms for discs About this ManualThis receiver Can Play the Following Discs TitleNote on PBC Playback Control VIDEO CDs Region codeExamples of discs that the receiver cannot play Copyrights Notes about the DiscsNote on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs On handling discsFront Panel Index to Parts and Controls10US 11US When playing back a DVDWhen listening to the radio Front Panel Display12US Rear Panel13US RemoteControl Menu Guide to the Control Menu Display14US List of Control Menu ItemsSuper Audio CD/CD only page 15USAUDIO DVD/VIDEO CD SUBTITLE DVD only page16US Quick OverviewUnpacking Getting Started17US Inserting Batteries into the RemoteStep 1 Speaker System Hookup Getting StartedConnect the Terminals for connecting the speakers18US To theExamples of poor conditions of the speaker cord 19USTo avoid short-circuitingthe speakers Getting Started20US Terminals for connecting the antennasStep 2 Antenna Hookups Connect thezIf you have poor FM reception 21USGetting Started Step 3 TV and Video Component Hookups Jacks for connecting video componentsS Video cord for connecting a TV monitor 22USGetting Started Connecting the AC Power Cord mains lead23US 24US Speaker SetupWhen color irregularity occurs on the TV screen xSIZE 25USSpecifying the speaker parameters Getting StartedSpecifying the rear speaker position and height 26USxDISTANCE xBALANCE 27USTo specify the balance and level of the speakers Getting StartedxLEVEL Other AMP MENU settings28US xDIMMER3Press MEMORY Presetting Radio Stations29US Getting StartedTo change the AM tuning interval To tune in a station with a weak signalTo change the preset number 30US31US 3 Press POWER on the receiverPlaying Discs 1 Turn on your TV32US Saving the power in standby modeTo cancel standby mode Additional operationsPlaying Discs Using the DVD’s Menu33US 1 Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback34US To go back to the menuPlaying an MP3 Audio Track 4 Select TRACK using X/x and press ENTER5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER 35USProgram Program Play Creating Your Own36US About MP3 audio tracks2 Press c To cancel the programmed order37US 3 Select the track you want to program38US Setting the shuffle mode on the Control MenuPlaying in random order Shuffle PlayWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super 3 Select the Repeat Play settingWhen playing a DVD Audio CD/CD/MP3 and when ProgramWatching frame by frame Slow motion play 40USmotion Play Searching for a ScenexWhen playing a Super Audio CD xWhen playing a DVDxWhen playing a VIDEO CD xWhen playing a CDSearching for a chapter/index using the time code TIME SEARCH42US To search for a particular pointPress TIME When playing a VIDEO CD without43US Viewing Information About the Disc44US When playing an MP3Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playbackwithout PBC functions, Super Audio CD or CD xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions45US xWhen playing a DVDxWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD 3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signalSound Adjustments Changing the Sound47US Sound AdjustmentsDOLBY DIGITAL Displaying the audio information of the discDecoding Enjoying Surround Sound48US About DCS Digital Cinema SoundSound 49USEnjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Selecting other sound fieldsHALL Hall 50USN. SURROUND Normal Surround JAZZ CLUB Jazz Club4 Adjust the volume level using C/c Using only the frontAdjusting the level parameters3 Press c or ENTER Changing the Angles52US 2 Press X/x to select ANGLE53US To cancel the SUBTITLE settingDisplaying the Subtitles 3 Press X/x to select the languagexWhen you have already registered a password Using Various Additional FunctionsxWhen you have not entered a password Locking Discs CUSTOM55US If you make a mistake entering your passwordTo change the password Playing the disc for which Custom56US 1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUPxIf you have not entered a password xWhen you have already registered a password57US To turn off the Setup Displayentering your password Playing the disc for which ParentalStandard 58USArea Code CodeControlling TVs with the remote 1 Press TV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneously59US Other OperationsControlling satellite receivers with the remote 1 Press AV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneously60US Controlling the TVdisplay Using the Video or other Unit61US Controlling the satellite receiverListening to the Radio 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +To listen to non-presetradio stations 62US3 Press NAME Naming Preset Stations63US 5 Press ENTERSettings and Adjustments Using the Setup DisplayHow to use the Setup Display 3 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER or c4 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER Setting the Display or Sound Track LanguageLANGUAGE SETUP 65US66US Settings for the DisplaySCREEN SETUP xTV TYPE DVD onlyxCOMPONENT OUT Settings and Adjustments67US xSCREEN SAVER68US Custom Settings CUSTOMSETUP xPARENTAL CONTROL t DVD onlyTo return to the default setting Settings for the SpeakersSPEAKER SETUP 69USxLEVEL 70USxDISTANCE To adjust the volume of all the Adjusting the speaker volume and levelAdjustments 71USThe power is not turned on TroubleshootingPower in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,”The left and right sounds are 73USOperation unbalanced or reversedThe MP3 audio track cannot be played 74USThe disc does not play The title of the MP3 audio album orAdditional Information A 5-characterservice number is75US The angles cannot be changedGlossary When letters/numbers appear in the displaySelf-diagnosisFunction 76USMovie mode 77USDolby Pro Logic Music modeProgressive format 78USPlayback Control PBC Region Code79US SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier sectionAM tuner section 80USFM tuner section Video sectionAdditional Information Language Code List81US Code LanguageCUSTOM SETUP DVD Setup Menu ListLANGUAGE SETUP SCREEN SETUPNumerics Index83US
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