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Sony DAV-DX150 57GB, xNIGHT, xMULTI ST, xHEADPHONE VIRTUAL, xVIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION, xROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, xHEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO, L:Front speaker (left)

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properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Note

•When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.

•When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective.

Enjoying virtual surround speakersxVIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

Creates an array of virtual surround speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual surround speakers.

This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. The effect differs according to the [BEHIND] or [SIDE] setting of the surround speakers (page 77).

[BEHIND]

LR

SL	SR
[SIDE]
L	R
SL	SR

L:Front speaker (left)

R:Front speaker (right) SL: Surround speaker (left) SR: Surround speaker (right) : Virtual speaker

Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakersxMULTI ST.

This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the front speakers and surround speakers simultaneously. The sound that is output from the surround speakers is same as the sound that is output from the front speakers.

•When you select “MULTI ST.,” “LINK” lights up in the front panel display.

Selecting a sound field for musicxROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSICThe each mode provided sound to suit the source.Enjoying the sound at low volumexNIGHT

You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night.

In this mode, the sound is output from the front speakers only. When a 2 channel source is played, this function is not effective.

Enjoying the surround sound by headphonesxHEADPHONE VIRTUALThis mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R.This mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played.xHEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO

This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels.

Adjustments Sound

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Contents

Page WARNING For the customers in the U.S.A WARNING CAUTION For the customers in Canada Precautions Welcome Table of Contents This System Can Play the Following Unpacking Inserting Batteries into the Remote Hookup Overview Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] [SCREEN SETUP] [CUSTOM SETUP] About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: •CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWsother than those recorded in the formats listed on page •CD-ROMsrecorded in PHOTO CD format •Data part of CD-Extras Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Copyrights Guide to the Control Menu Display Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 3 4 ) To turn off the display Press DISPLAY List of Control Menu items Selects the title, scene, or track to be played Selects the chapter or index to be played 11GB Unpacking Inserting Batteries into the Remote Hookup Overview Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connecting the speakers 15GB To connect the speaker cords Avoiding short-circuitingthe speakers Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Installing the speakers on the wall 16GB 2 Fasten the screws to the wall The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch) 3 Hang the speakers on the screws 17GB Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Step 3: TV Hookup CTo connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen To change the aspect ratio, see page Does your TV accept progressive signals 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 To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) 22GB If the color system of the TV is PAL If the color system of the TV is NTSC 23GB Step 4: Other Component Hookup 25GB Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft) 12 Press ENTER Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete To quit the Quick Setup Press DISPLAY in any Step To recall the Quick Setup display Speaker Setup Playing Discs To save the power in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once Additional operations About DVD 5-DISCchanger Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) 2 Press H To enjoy a disc that is played before by resume playback (Multi-discResume) (DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD only) details, see “[MULTI-DISCRESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)” (page 76) Creating your own program (Program Play) 4 Press c The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]) 5 Select the track you want to program For example, select track [02] Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER 3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled xWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD • [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc xWhen Program Play is activated •[ON]: shuffles tracks selected in Program Play Using the DVD’s Menu Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW (PBC Playback) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files What is MP3/JPEG Discs that the system can play About the multi-sessiondisc MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files xStructure of disc contents . Albums that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as album ) do not appear in the list •Some type of JPEG files cannot be played Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files 3 Press X/x to select a track and press To return to the previous display Selecting a JPEG image file PICTURE NAVI 3 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound [AUTO] •[AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio tracks continuously •[IMAGE (JPEG)]: plays only JPEG image files as a slide show 5 Press MENU The list of albums recorded on the DATA CD appears 6 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H You can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly Specifying the slide show duration Enjoying DivX® Videos (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) About playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs DivX video files that the system can play •The system cannot play some DivX video files that are longer than 3 hours Playing DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)and DATA Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound (A/V SYNC) (Scan, Slow-motionPlay, Freeze Frame) Searching for a Title Chapter/Track/Scene etc You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD without PBC Playback [TRACK] [INDEX] xWhen playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE] xWhen playing a CD Searching by Scene (Picture Navigation) Viewing Information About the Disc When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD t Playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Viewing the Station Name or xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) Playing time of the current scene xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD •T **: Playing time of the current track 53GB Changing the Sound •[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) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch About audio signals Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field Enjoying virtual surround speakers xVIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION L:Front speaker (left) Front speaker (right) SL: Surround speaker (left) SR: Surround speaker (right) Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all speakers of this system For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 19) and “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 24) For details on “ATTENUATE,” see page Using the Sound Effect Changing the Angles Displaying the Subtitles Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 through 3 of 2Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press ENTER 3Enter your 4-digitpassword using the number buttons, then press ENTER 5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER The 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 ENTER then press ENTER Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER Enter a new Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Using the THEATRE SYNC Function Enjoying the Sound of Other Components Enjoying the Radio 6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want 7 Press ENTER The station is stored 8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations To change the preset number Using the Sleep Timer Returning to the Default Settings Using the Setup Display Setting the Display or Sound Track Language [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display [SCREEN SETUP] x[BACKGROUND] x[BLACK LEVEL] (Except for Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT x[4:3 OUTPUT] 75GB Custom Settings [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers x[LEVEL (FRONT)] x[LEVEL (SURROUND)] To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOLUME +/– on the remote x[TEST TONE] TONE], then press ENTER Press ENTER when you have finished making adjustments repeatedly to select [OFF], then press ENTER The test tone is emitted from only the speaker which you are adjusting 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c Precautions Notes about the Discs Troubleshooting Sound There is no sound The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed There is no sound from the subwoofer Severe hum or noise is heard 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 Self-diagnosisFunction (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications Center Surround Subwoofer General 86GB Glossary DVD+RW File Film based software, Video based software Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) Multi-anglefunction 89GB Language Code List Index to Parts and Controls Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display ALights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (36) CMonaural/Stereo effect (Radio only) (69) DLights up when 2 channel source is output from the surround speakers. (57) Rear panel 93GB Remote 94GB DVD Setup Display List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display SPEAKER SETUP 96GB AMP Menu List You can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote Index Numerics 99GB