Sony AVD-S50ES 28US, xLEVEL, Other AMP MENU settings, xDIMMER, xMEMO. CLR, x2CH MODE

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xLEVEL

xLEVEL

You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.

• C. LEVEL (0 dB) (center speaker level)

Adjust the level of the center speaker (You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.).

• R. LEVEL (0 dB) (rear speakers level)

Adjust the level of the rear speakers (You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.).

• S.W. LEV (0 dB) (subwoofer level)

Adjust the level of the subwoofer (You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.).

Notes

•When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.

•Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.

To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time

Use the VOLUME control.

Other AMP MENU settings

You can control the brightness of the front panel display, clear the preset stations and the station names, and set the speaker parameters back to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 CUSTOMIZE. Use X/x to select the following items.

xDIMMER

You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.

xMEMO. CLR.

•N (No): Skip back to previous menu.

•Y (Yes): If you select Y by pressing ENTER, “Really? N” and “Really? Y” appears.

If you select “Really? Y,” by pressing ENTER, “ALL CLEAR!” is displayed and all settings such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be reset to their default settings.

This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. When the Sound Field is set to “AUTO DECODING*” or “NORMAL SURROUND,” you can select the type of decoding for 2 channel source. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 92CH MODE. Use X/x to select the following items.

* The selected decoding mode is applied only when the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.

x2CH MODE

•PLII MOVIE (Pro Logic II Movie): Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.

•PLII MUSIC (Pro Logic II Music): Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.

•PRO LOGIC: Performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 channels.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic II does not function for DTS or MPEG format signals or Super Audio CD.

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Contents Operating instructions Mode d’emploiSuper Audio CD DVD RECEIVER AVD-S50ESNote to CATV system installer For the customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada Owner’s RecordWelcome PrecautionsSafety InstallingPrecautions On safetyOn placement On adjusting volumeGetting Started Playing DiscsSearching for a Scene Viewing Information About the DiscSound Adjustments Using Various Additional FunctionsSettings and Adjustments Enjoying MoviesAbout this Manual This receiver Can Play the Following DiscsTerms for discs TitleExamples of discs that the receiver cannot play Region codeNote on PBC Playback Control VIDEO CDs Notes about the Discs Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsCopyrights On handling discs10US Index to Parts and ControlsFront Panel When playing back a DVD When listening to the radio11US Front Panel Display12US Rear Panel13US RemoteGuide to the Control Menu Display 14USControl Menu List of Control Menu Items15US AUDIO DVD/VIDEO CDSuper Audio CD/CD only page SUBTITLE DVD only pageQuick Overview Unpacking16US Getting StartedInserting Batteries into the Remote Step 1 Speaker System Hookup17US Getting StartedTerminals for connecting the speakers 18USConnect the To the19US To avoid short-circuitingthe speakersExamples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Getting StartedTerminals for connecting the antennas Step 2 Antenna Hookups20US Connect theGetting Started 21USzIf you have poor FM reception Jacks for connecting video components S Video cord for connecting a TV monitorStep 3 TV and Video Component Hookups 22US23US Connecting the AC Power Cord mains leadGetting Started When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen Speaker Setup24US 25US Specifying the speaker parametersxSIZE Getting StartedxDISTANCE 26USSpecifying the rear speaker position and height 27US To specify the balance and level of the speakersxBALANCE Getting StartedOther AMP MENU settings 28USxLEVEL xDIMMERPresetting Radio Stations 29US3Press MEMORY Getting StartedTo tune in a station with a weak signal To change the preset numberTo change the AM tuning interval 30US3 Press POWER on the receiver Playing Discs31US 1 Turn on your TVSaving the power in standby mode To cancel standby mode32US Additional operationsUsing the DVD’s Menu 33USPlaying Discs 1 Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENUPlaying VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback 34US1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions To go back to the menu4 Select TRACK using X/x and press ENTER 5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTERPlaying an MP3 Audio Track 35USCreating Your Own 36USProgram Program Play About MP3 audio tracksTo cancel the programmed order 37US2 Press c 3 Select the track you want to programSetting the shuffle mode on the Control Menu Playing in random order38US Shuffle Play3 Select the Repeat Play setting When playing a DVDWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 and when Program40US motion PlayWatching frame by frame Slow motion play Searching for a ScenexWhen playing a DVD xWhen playing a VIDEO CDxWhen playing a Super Audio CD xWhen playing a CDusing the time code TIME SEARCH 42USSearching for a chapter/index To search for a particular pointWhen playing a VIDEO CD without 43USPress TIME Viewing Information About the DiscWhen playing an MP3 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time44US 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playbackxWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions 45USwithout PBC functions, Super Audio CD or CD xWhen playing a DVD3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signal Sound AdjustmentsxWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD Changing the SoundSound Adjustments DOLBY DIGITAL47US Displaying the audio information of the discEnjoying Surround Sound 48USDecoding About DCS Digital Cinema Sound49US Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EXSound Selecting other sound fields50US N. SURROUND Normal SurroundHALL Hall JAZZ CLUB Jazz ClubUsing only the front Adjusting the level4 Adjust the volume level using C/c parametersChanging the Angles 52US3 Press c or ENTER 2 Press X/x to select ANGLETo cancel the SUBTITLE setting Displaying the Subtitles53US 3 Press X/x to select the languageUsing Various Additional Functions xWhen you have not entered a passwordxWhen you have already registered a password Locking Discs CUSTOMIf you make a mistake entering your password To change the password55US Playing the disc for which Custom1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUP xIf you have not entered a password56US xWhen you have already registered a passwordTo turn off the Setup Display entering your password57US Playing the disc for which Parental58US Area CodeStandard Code1 Press TV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneously 59USControlling TVs with the remote Other Operations1 Press AV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneously 60USControlling satellite receivers with the remote Controlling the TVUsing the Video or other Unit 61USdisplay Controlling the satellite receiver3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME + To listen to non-presetradio stationsListening to the Radio 62USNaming Preset Stations 63US3 Press NAME 5 Press ENTERUsing the Setup Display How to use the Setup DisplaySettings and Adjustments 3 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER or cSetting the Display or Sound Track Language LANGUAGE SETUP4 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER 65USSettings for the Display SCREEN SETUP66US xTV TYPE DVD onlySettings and Adjustments 67USxCOMPONENT OUT xSCREEN SAVERCustom Settings CUSTOM SETUP68US xPARENTAL CONTROL t DVD onlySettings for the Speakers SPEAKER SETUPTo return to the default setting 69USxDISTANCE 70USxLEVEL Adjusting the speaker volume and level AdjustmentsTo adjust the volume of all the 71USTroubleshooting PowerThe power is not turned on in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,”73US OperationThe left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed74US The disc does not playThe MP3 audio track cannot be played The title of the MP3 audio album orA 5-characterservice number is 75USAdditional Information The angles cannot be changedWhen letters/numbers appear in the display Self-diagnosisFunctionGlossary 76US77US Dolby Pro LogicMovie mode Music mode78US Playback Control PBCProgressive format Region CodeSpecifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS79US Amplifier section80US FM tuner sectionAM tuner section Video sectionLanguage Code List 81USAdditional Information Code LanguageDVD Setup Menu List LANGUAGE SETUPCUSTOM SETUP SCREEN SETUP83US IndexNumerics
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