2-661-597-13(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions DAV-DX355/DX375 ©2006 Sony Corporation 3 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Caution ­ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 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 (aerial). ­ 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 For the customers in the U.S.A 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. 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 Precautions Safety 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. DAV-DX355/DAV-DX375 Serial No.______________ · 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 AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), 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 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 · 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. 2US · 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 DVD Home Theatre System 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 Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 3US Table of Contents Welcome!................................................ 3 About This Manual ................................. 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ................................................. 7 Creating Your Own Program................ 40 (Program Play) Playing in Random Order ..................... 41 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly ............................... 42 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu........................ 43 Changing the Sound ............................. 44 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 45 Viewing Information About the Disc........................................... 46 Changing the Angles ............................ 48 Displaying the Subtitles........................ 48 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound....................................... 49 (A/V SYNC) Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD ....................................... 49 About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ..................................... 50 Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files ................................................ 52 Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound .................. 54 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0) ......................................... 56 (PBC Playback) Getting Started ­ BASIC ­ Step 1: Assembling the Speakers ............................10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV..............................................13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup ........................................19 Getting Started ­ ADVANCED ­ Turning off the Demonstration ............. 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup (Advanced) ....................... 24 Other Component Hookup.................... 28 Basic Operations Playing Discs.................................30 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components ............................32 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers ..................................33 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode .........................................33 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field ................................................ 34 Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations...................... 57 Listening to the Radio .......................... 58 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc ......................................... 36 (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/ Scene, etc. ....................................... 37 Searching by Scene ............................... 38 (Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc ..................... 39 (Resume Play) Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ........................................... 60 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function.......................................... 61 Using the Sound Effect......................... 62 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 63 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display.................................. 63 4US Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs ....................................... 64 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room .............................................. 67 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically ................................. 69 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display........................ 71 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................ 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display......................... 73 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings .................................... 75 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers....................... 76 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 79 Additional Information Precautions ............................................ 80 Notes about the Discs............................ 81 Troubleshooting .................................... 81 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 85 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications ........................................ 85 Glossary ................................................ 87 Language Code List .............................. 91 Index to Parts and Controls................... 92 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 94 DVD Setup Display List ....................... 97 AMP Menu List .................................... 98 Index ..................................................... 99 5US About This Manual · The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. · The instructions in this manual are for DAVDX355 and DAV-DX375. DAV-DX355 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DAV-DX355 only." · The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. · "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs. · Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for North American models. · The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning * MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format) Functions available for Super Audio CDs Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format, including discs containing CD Graphics (Latin American models only) Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image files 6US This System Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs Disc logo Note about CDs/DVDs The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats: ­ audio CD format ­ CD Graphics (Latin American models only) ­ video CD format ­ MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: ­ MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format) DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD+RW/ DVD+R Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: · CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7 · CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format · Data part of CD-Extras · DVD Audios · DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. · DVD-RAMs Also, the system cannot play the following discs: · A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 89) · A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart) · A disc with paper or stickers on it · A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it Super Audio CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)/CD Graphics (Latin American models only)/ Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files) "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD VIDEO," and the "CD" logos are trademarks. Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. continued 7US The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVD VI ...