Sony AVD-S50ES operating instructions Welcome, Precautions, Safety, Installing

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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 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

•Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

•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 receiver 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 this Sony Super Audio CD/DVD RECEIVER. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Contents AVD-S50ES Operating instructionsMode d’emploi Super Audio CD DVD RECEIVEROwner’s Record Note to CATV system installerFor the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaInstalling WelcomePrecautions SafetyOn adjusting volume PrecautionsOn safety On placementViewing Information About the Disc Getting StartedPlaying Discs Searching for a SceneEnjoying Movies Sound AdjustmentsUsing Various Additional Functions Settings and AdjustmentsTitle About this ManualThis receiver Can Play the Following Discs Terms for discsRegion code Examples of discs that the receiver cannot playNote on PBC Playback Control VIDEO CDs On handling discs Notes about the DiscsNote on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs CopyrightsIndex to Parts and Controls 10USFront Panel Front Panel Display When playing back a DVDWhen listening to the radio 11USRear Panel 12USRemote 13USList of Control Menu Items Guide to the Control Menu Display14US Control MenuSUBTITLE DVD only page 15USAUDIO DVD/VIDEO CD Super Audio CD/CD only pageGetting Started Quick OverviewUnpacking 16USGetting Started Inserting Batteries into the RemoteStep 1 Speaker System Hookup 17USTo the Terminals for connecting the speakers18US Connect theGetting Started 19USTo avoid short-circuitingthe speakers Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cordConnect the Terminals for connecting the antennasStep 2 Antenna Hookups 20US21US Getting StartedzIf you have poor FM reception 22US Jacks for connecting video componentsS Video cord for connecting a TV monitor Step 3 TV and Video Component HookupsConnecting the AC Power Cord mains lead 23USGetting Started Speaker Setup When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen24US Getting Started 25USSpecifying the speaker parameters xSIZE26US xDISTANCESpecifying the rear speaker position and height Getting Started 27USTo specify the balance and level of the speakers xBALANCExDIMMER Other AMP MENU settings28US xLEVELGetting Started Presetting Radio Stations29US 3Press MEMORY30US To tune in a station with a weak signalTo change the preset number To change the AM tuning interval1 Turn on your TV 3 Press POWER on the receiverPlaying Discs 31USAdditional operations Saving the power in standby modeTo cancel standby mode 32US1 Press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV MENU Using the DVD’s Menu33US Playing DiscsTo go back to the menu Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback34US 1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions35US 4 Select TRACK using X/x and press ENTER5 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER Playing an MP3 Audio TrackAbout MP3 audio tracks Creating Your Own36US Program Program Play3 Select the track you want to program To cancel the programmed order37US 2 Press cShuffle Play Setting the shuffle mode on the Control MenuPlaying in random order 38USAudio CD/CD/MP3 and when Program 3 Select the Repeat Play settingWhen playing a DVD When playing a VIDEO CD/SuperSearching for a Scene 40USmotion Play Watching frame by frame Slow motion playxWhen playing a CD xWhen playing a DVDxWhen playing a VIDEO CD xWhen playing a Super Audio CDTo search for a particular point using the time code TIME SEARCH42US Searching for a chapter/indexViewing Information About the Disc When playing a VIDEO CD without43US Press TIME1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback When playing an MP3Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time 44USxWhen playing a DVD xWhen playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions45US without PBC functions, Super Audio CD or CDChanging the Sound 3 Press X/x to select the desired audio signalSound Adjustments xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CDDisplaying the audio information of the disc Sound AdjustmentsDOLBY DIGITAL 47USAbout DCS Digital Cinema Sound Enjoying Surround Sound48US DecodingSelecting other sound fields 49USEnjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX SoundJAZZ CLUB Jazz Club 50USN. SURROUND Normal Surround HALL Hallparameters Using only the frontAdjusting the level 4 Adjust the volume level using C/c2 Press X/x to select ANGLE Changing the Angles52US 3 Press c or ENTER3 Press X/x to select the language To cancel the SUBTITLE settingDisplaying the Subtitles 53USLocking Discs CUSTOM Using Various Additional FunctionsxWhen you have not entered a password xWhen you have already registered a passwordPlaying the disc for which Custom If you make a mistake entering your passwordTo change the password 55USxWhen you have already registered a password 1 In stop mode, press DVD SETUPxIf you have not entered a password 56USPlaying the disc for which Parental To turn off the Setup Displayentering your password 57USCode 58USArea Code StandardOther Operations 1 Press TV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneously59US Controlling TVs with the remoteControlling the TV 1 Press AV /1 and RM SETUP simultaneously60US Controlling satellite receivers with the remoteControlling the satellite receiver Using the Video or other Unit61US display62US 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +To listen to non-presetradio stations Listening to the Radio5 Press ENTER Naming Preset Stations63US 3 Press NAME3 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER or c Using the Setup DisplayHow to use the Setup Display Settings and Adjustments65US Setting the Display or Sound Track LanguageLANGUAGE SETUP 4 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTERxTV TYPE DVD only Settings for the DisplaySCREEN SETUP 66USxSCREEN SAVER Settings and Adjustments67US xCOMPONENT OUTxPARENTAL CONTROL t DVD only Custom Settings CUSTOMSETUP 68US69US Settings for the SpeakersSPEAKER SETUP To return to the default setting70US xDISTANCExLEVEL 71US Adjusting the speaker volume and levelAdjustments To adjust the volume of all thein “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” TroubleshootingPower The power is not turned onunbalanced or reversed 73USOperation The left and right sounds areThe title of the MP3 audio album or 74USThe disc does not play The MP3 audio track cannot be playedThe angles cannot be changed A 5-characterservice number is75US Additional Information76US When letters/numbers appear in the displaySelf-diagnosisFunction GlossaryMusic mode 77USDolby Pro Logic Movie modeRegion Code 78USPlayback Control PBC Progressive formatAmplifier section SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS 79USVideo section 80USFM tuner section AM tuner sectionCode Language Language Code List81US Additional InformationSCREEN SETUP DVD Setup Menu ListLANGUAGE SETUP CUSTOM SETUPIndex 83USNumerics