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1 2-661-595-12(2)©2006 Sony Corporation 2 WARNINGFor the customers in the U.S.A WARNING CAUTION Precautions 3 Welcome4 Table of ContentsThis System Can Play the Following Installing the Speakers on a Wall Searching for a Particular Point (Scan, Slow-motionPlay, Freeze Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track Scene, etc Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where (Resume Play) Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Using the DVD’s Menu Changing the Sound Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW Viewing Information About the Disc Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound Enjoying DivX® Videos (Except for North American models) (Ver.2.0) (PBC Playback) Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the Radio Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Using the THEATRE SYNC Function Using the Sound Effect Using the Sleep Timer Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 5 Locking Discs(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings (AUTO CALIBRATION) Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP] [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings Precautions Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications Language Code List Index to Parts and Controls Index 6 About This Manual10 Step 1: Assembling the Speakers13 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV14 DAV-DX31514GB 15 1Connecting the SpeakersRequired cords To avoid short-circuitingthe speakers 2Connecting the TV AVideo cord BAudio cord (not supplied) 15GB 16 3Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)To connect the AM antenna (aerial) 3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminalsCord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal 4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly 16GB 17 To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack 4Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) To change the color system 1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the systemYou need to hold X until the set powers on 17GB 18 Step 3: Positioning the System19 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup20 ENTERA.CAL MIC Auto Calibration starts 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C cto select [YES]Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete To quit the Quick SetupPress DISPLAY in any Step 20GB 21 To recall the Quick Setup display21GB 22 Turning off theDemonstrationInstalling the Speakers on 23 aWall24 TV Hookup (Advanced)25 CTo connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacksWhen connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TVDepending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen To change the aspect ratio, see page Does your TV accept progressive signals – ADVANCED – Started Getting Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.” Press PROGRESSIVEEach time you press PROGRESSIVE, the display changes as follows: tP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO) P VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO) INTERLACE 25GB 26 xP AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)Select this setting when: – your TV accepts progressive signals, and – the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks xP VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE VIDEO)– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, and you want to fix the conversion method to PROGRESSIVE VIDEO for xINTERLACE–your TV does not accept progressive signals, or About DVD software types and the conversion method 26GB 27 Other Component Hookup29 Playing Discs37 Searching by Scene(Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 38 Creating Your OwnProgram(Program Play) 39 5 Select the track you want to programFor example, select track [02] Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER 6 To program other tracks, repeat steps 4 toThe programmed tracks are displayed in the selected order 7 Press H to start Program PlayProgram Play starts When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H To return to normal play To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off To change or cancel a program1Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Creating Your Own Program.” want to delete the track from the program, press CLEAR Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select To cancel all of the tracks in the programmed order2Press X and select [ALL CLEAR] 3 Press ENTER 39GB 40 Playing in Random Order41 Playing Repeatedly42 Using the DVD’s MenuChanging the Sound•[2: SUB] •[2: MAIN+SUB] 43 xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD (MP3 audio)• [STEREO]: the standard stereo sound • [1/L]: the sound of the left channel (monaural) • [2/R]: the sound of the right channel (monaural) xWhen playing a Super VCD•[1:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track •[1:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) •[1:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural) •[2:STEREO]: the stereo sound of the audio track •[2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) •[2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural) Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) xWhen playing a DVD Example: 43GB Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R 44 DVD-RW45 Viewing Information About the Disc•C **:**: Playing time of the current chapter •C–**:**: Remaining time of the current chapter 46 x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)Playing time of the current scene xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD•T **: •T–**: Remaining time of the current track •D **: Playing time of the current disc •D–**: Remaining time of the current disc xWhen playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) or DATA DVD (MP3 audio) Checking the play information of the disc To check DVD/CD textPress DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/CD To check DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio/DivX video*) text 46GB 47 Changing the Angles48 Displaying the SubtitlesAdjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound(A/V SYNC) 49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files50 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image FilesPressing MENU again will display the album list 51 To stop playbackTo play the next or previous MP3 audio track.. To return to the previous album, select the album from the album list To return to the previous display To turn off the display Selecting a JPEG image file or album xWhen selecting an imagePress PICTURE NAVI Images of files in the album appear in 16 subscreens Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER To play the next or previous JPEG image file To rotate a JPEG imageExample of when you press X once: 51GB 52 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with SoundYou can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly •PICTURE NAVI does not work when [AUDIO (MP3)] is selected 53 Specifying the slide show duration1 Press DISPLAY twiceThe Control Menu for JPEG appears 2 Press X/x to select [INTERVAL], then press ENTERThe options for [INTERVAL] appear 3 Press X/x to select the setting you want[NORMAL] •[FAST]: sets the duration shorter than [NORMAL] •[SLOW1]: Sets the duration longer than [NORMAL] •[SLOW2]: Sets the duration longer than [SLOW1] Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show 2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], then press ENTERThe options for [EFFECT] appear 53GB 54 Enjoying DivX® Videos(Except for North American models) files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video •The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours 55 Selecting an album1 Press MENU 2 Press X/x to select the album you want to play 3 Press HTo select DivX video files, see “Selecting a DivX video file” (page 55) To go to the next or previous page Selecting a DivX video file 1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTERThe list of files in the album appears 2 Press X/x to select a file and press 55GB 56 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)57 Presetting Radio Stations58 Listening to the Radio60 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function61 Using the Sound Effect62 Using the Sleep TimerChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel Display 63 Locking Discs(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) 64 To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears 2Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTER The system is ready for playback Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL] (DVD only) 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode 2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 3 Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then press ENTER xWhen you have already registered a passwordThe display for entering the password appears 4 Enter or re-enteryour 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press 64GB 65 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTERThe selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed The area is selected 7 Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 8 Press X/x to select the level you want, then press ENTERParental Control setting is complete The lower the value, the stricter the limitation To turn off the Parental Control functionSet [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step To play a disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press H The display for entering your password 2 Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTER The system starts playback and 65GB 66 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room(SPEAKER FORMATION) •[STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally •[NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers •[NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers •[FRONT ONLY]: when installing the front speakers 67 AdvancedSettings• [YES]: continue with [AUTO Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press ENTERCALIBRATION], see Step 5 of “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68) • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION] CALIBRATION] 67GB 68 Calibrating theAppropriate Settings Automatically(AUTO CALIBRATION) 69 5 Press X/x to select [YES], then press6 Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press ENTER xThe measurement is OKDisconnect the calibration mic, then select [YES]. The result is implemented xThe measurement is not OKFollow the message, then select [YES] to retry Adjustments and Settings Advanced 69GB 70 Using the Setup Display71 5 Select an item using X/x, then press6 Select a setting using X/x, then press To reset all of the [SETUP] settings1Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER 2Select [YES] using X/x 71GB Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 Settings for the Display74 Custom Settings75 Settings for the Speakers[SPEAKER SETUP] •When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment 76 x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0 meters3) (3 to 23 ft) Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer to the listening position from the front speaker distance in 0.2 meter (1 ft) increments 1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the default settings are changed 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models 3)0.9 to 6.9 meters for North American models x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]Surround speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.0 to 7.0 meters** (0 to 23 ft) *When you perform the Quick Setup (page 19), the default settings are changed **0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models •When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment •Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be effective x[LEVEL (FRONT)]Set this between –6.0dB and dB in 1.0 dB increments 76GB 77 Pressrepeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER x[LEVEL (SURROUND)] To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one timeTurn the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote x[TEST TONE] Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c 5 Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST TONE], then press ENTER or c 6 Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], then press ENTERYou will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence The test tone is emitted from only the speaker which you are adjusting 8 Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments 77GB 78 Returning to the Default Settings79 Precautions80 Notes about the DiscsTroubleshooting• The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed 81 Color irregularity occurs on the TV screenIf the speakers are used with a •If howling occurs, reposition the speakers farther away from the TV set Sound There is no sound•The speaker cord is not connected securely The system is in pause mode or in Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press •Check the speaker settings (page 75) 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, 75) •Set the sound field to “A.F.D. STD” (page 33) Severe hum or noise is heard•Check that the speakers and components are connected securely •Move your TV away from the audio components •Clean the disc The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3•Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 42) •Make sure the system is connected properly •Make sure the sound field function is on (page 33) The sound comes from the center speaker only•Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker•Check the speaker connections and settings No sound or only a very low-levelsound is heard from the surround speakers Operation Radio stations cannot be tuned in 81GBpreset stations). Preset the stations (page 57) •Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display 82 The remote does not function•There are obstacles between the remote and the system •The distance between the remote and the system is too far •The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system •The batteries in the remote are weak The disc does not play•There is no disc inserted •The disc is upside down Insert the disc with the playback side facing down •The disc is skewed on the disc tray •The system cannot play CD-ROMs,etc. (page 7) •The region code on the DVD does not match the system The MP3 audio track cannot be played•The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.” •The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.” •The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data •The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format •The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 52) If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting The JPEG image file cannot be played•It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.” •It does not fit the screen (those images are reduced) •The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to [AUDIO (MP3)] (page 52) The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file starts playing simultaneously•[AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 52) The DivX video file cannot be played. (except for North American models)•The file is not created in DivX format •The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or “.DIVX.” •The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ⋅ 576 (height) The titles of album/track/file name are not displayed correctly A disc does not start playing from the beginning•Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a disc •Resume Play has been selected •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 82GB 83 Self-diagnosisFunction(When letters/numbers appear in the display) 84 Specifications87 Glossary88 DVD-RWDVD+RW File Film based software, Video based software Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) Multi-anglefunction Multilingual function Parental Control Playback Control (PBC)Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback Progressive format (sequential scanning) Region Code Scene 88GB 89 TitleTrack VIDEO CD 89GB 90 Language Code List91 Index to Parts and Controls92 Front panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel display CLights up when a station is received. (Radio only) (58) DMonaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (58) ELights up when the sleep timer is set. (62) FLights up when the music or movie mode is selected. (32) GPlaying status (DVD function only) HLights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (61) ILights up when CD is loaded Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only) KIndicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (66) LCurrent surround format (Except for JPEG) 92GB 93 Guide to the Control Menu Display1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 DISC TITLE CHAPTER REPEAT Quit: 4)Displays the date for JPEG files 94 List of Control Menu itemsSelects the title, scene, or track to be played Selects the chapter or index to be played Selects the track to be played Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time Input the time code for picture and music searching Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name 94GBSets the speaker formation./Adjust the level of each speaker automatically Selects the track to play in the order you want Plays the track in random order Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound Sets to prohibit playback on this system [QUICK] Setup (page 19) [CUSTOM] Setup Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting Selects the album to be played Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file* to be played Displays the date the picture was taken by a digital camera Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD up in green when you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting) 95 95GB96 DVD Setup Display ListYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display 97 AMP Menu ListYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote 98 Index
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