4-241-065-13(1)

Compact AV System

Operating Instructions

DAV-S550

2002 Sony Corporation

DAV-S550 4-241-065-12(1)

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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 dont 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.
Except for the European models

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 Compact AV 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.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The label is located on the bottom exterior. Dont throw away the battery with general house waste, dipose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact AV System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On power sources

AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system. At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating. Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the top surface are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction. Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom. Do not place the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Functions available in CD mode
In this manual, the European model is used for illustration and on-screen display (OSD) purposes.
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compress audio data.
This system Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Music CD

The DVD VIDEO logo is a trademark.
DVD structure VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure MP3 structure
Title Chapter Disc Track Index Disc Album Track

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code. will also play on this DVDs labelled system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message Playback prohibited by area limitations. will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.
Disc type VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs) You can Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc.
Examples of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs: CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: music CD format video CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet Data part of CD-Extras DVD-ROMs DVD Audio discs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization)
Do not load the following discs: A DVD with a different region code (page 8, 78). A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape). A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.
Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile.
DIMMER (28) TV/VIDEO (59) REPEAT (36, 39) MUTING (32) TIME (43, 44) FUNCTION (31, 60, 61, 62) BAND (29) Number buttons (33, 34, 36, 41, 52, 59) SOUND FIELD (48, 51) DISPLAY (61) ENTER (59) COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch (59)

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ea m/M/ / SLOW, TUNING /+ (29, 40, 61) es x STOP (31, 34, 54) ed X PAUSE (32) ef DVD MENU (33) eg O RETURN (34, 35, 54) eh AMP MENU (25, 51)
Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that youd like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.

Control Menu

Current playing title number (Video CD/ Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Current playing chapter number (Video CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number) Playing time Icon of selected Control Menu item Control Menu items Function name of selected Control Menu item Operation message Total number of titles or tracks recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Current playing Playback status Disc name or title name (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) disc type
DVD ( ) MAKING SCENE 18(34) T 1:32:55
1: ENGLISH 2: FRENCH 3: SPANISH
Type of disc being played back

Current setting Options

SUBTITLE Select:
List of Control Menu Items DISC TITLE (DVD only) (page 41)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) /TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 41) CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 42)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 42) ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 41) TRACK (Super Audio CD/ CD/MP3 only) (page 35, 41) Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system. Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. Selects the album (MP3) to be played. Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3) to be played.
INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to be played. (page 42) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining TIME (page 42) playback time. Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 46) SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 53) ANGLE (DVD only) (page 52)
Changes the audio setting. Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language. Changes the angle.
Selects the play mode. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 38) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), REPEAT (page 39) one title/chapter/track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
z Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

, Control Menu display

m Control Menu display off
The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.

z The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
t unless you set the REPEAT setting to OFF. The ANGLE indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed.

Getting Started

Quick Overview
This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 65. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 66.

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items: Speakers (5) Subwoofer (1) AM loop antenna (1) FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords (5m 4, 15m 2) (17ft. 4, 50ft. 2) Video cord (1) Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS880 (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Foot pads (20) Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) 21-pin Adapter (1) (Only for the European models)
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the system.
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with an old one. Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 25.

Required cords

Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to be connected.
Grey (+) (+) () Color tube Black ()
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the Front speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Subwoofer To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (grey) terminals SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) terminal

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 system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the system can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II. When the Sound Field is set to 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. 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.
Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.

1 MEMORY

PRESET /+

TUNING /+

1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel display.
Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.
2 Press and hold TUNING + or until the frequency indication starts to change, then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. TUNED and ST (for stereo program) appear on the front panel display.

PCM FM AUTO TUNED ST

3 Press MEMORY.
A preset number appears on the front panel display.

TUNED FM MHz ST

4 Press PRESET + or to select the preset number you want.

5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.
ALL 1 DISC S AUTO TITLE PRO LOGIC DIGITAL FM AM NTSC PBC ANGLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX H TUNED M MONO ST S

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album
You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), and album (MP3). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu. Also chapters and indexes are assigned unique numbers on the disc, so you select the desired one by entering its number. Or you can search a particular point using the time code. (TIME SEARCH)
xWhen playing a DVD (TITLE) xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK) xWhen playing a CD (TRACK)
xWhen playing an MP3 (ALBUM) or (TRACK) Example: when you select (TRACK) The list of tracks contained in the disc appears.

CLEAR Number buttons

DVD DISPLAY ENTER X/x/c
Searching for a title/track/album
Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select the search method, then press ENTER.
2.VIEW POINT 3.MY CHILDREN 4.DANCING 5.GOOD TASTE 6.DESTINATION 7.MARATHON 8.PLACE-KICK 9.TAKE IT EASY 10.PORT TOWER 11.STANDARD
Press X/x to select the desired track, then press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected track.
Searching for a chapter/index
Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select the search method. xWhen playing a DVD (CHAPTER) xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (INDEX) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) ** (**) is selected (** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or indexes.
Press X/x or the number buttons to select the chapter or index number you want to search. If you make a mistake Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR, then select another number.
Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number.
To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH)
In Step 2, select (TIME). T **:**:** (playing time of the current title or track) is selected. Press ENTER. T **:**:** changes to T --:--:--. Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the desired point at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter 2:10:20.
Press ENTER. ** (**) changes to (**).
DVD ( ) MAKING SCENE (34) T 1:32:55
The title, chapter or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc. You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD.
Viewing Information About the Disc
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display
You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3, using the front panel display (page 11).

By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 65-71. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 82.
Press X/x to select the setup item from the displayed list: LANGUAGE SETUP, SCREEN SETUP, CUSTOM SETUP, SPEAKER SETUP, and RESET. Then press ENTER or c. The selected Setup item appears. Example: SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE
How to use the Setup Display
DVD DISPLAY DVD SETUP X/x/c ENTER
Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER or c. The options for the selected item appear. Example: TV TYPE
SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENTOUT:
16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN
In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears.
LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE :

Main item

ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH

Options

Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: 4:3 PAN SCAN

Selected setting

Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE COMPONENTOUT: INTERLACE
LANGUAGE SETUP allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select LANGUAGE SETUP in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 64).
To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP or DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. z If you select RESET in Step 2, you can reset all
of the SETUP settings on page 82 (except for PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings. After you select RESET and press ENTER, select YES to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to complete), or select NO and press ENTER to return to the Control Menu. Do not press POWER on the system or 1 when resetting the system.

xOSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. Selects the language from the displayed list.
xDVD MENU (DVD only) Selects the desired language for the DVD menu. xAUDIO (DVD only) Switches the language of the sound track. Selects the language from the displayed list. xSUBTITLE (DVD only) Switches the language of the subtitle. Selects the language from the displayed list.
zIf you select OTHERS t in DVD MENU,
SUBTITLE, or AUDIO, select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 81). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select OTHERS t.

Settings for the Display

(SCREEN SETUP)
If you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected (except for the OSD).
Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select SCREEN SETUP in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see Using the Setup Display (page 64). The default settings are underlined.
xTV TYPE (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). The default settings vary, depending on the country model.
16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN

4:3 LETTER BOX

xCOMPONENT OUT This will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See page 77, 78 for more information about the different types.
Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals. INTERLACE

4:3 PAN SCAN

Depending on the DVD, 4:3 LETTER BOX may be selected automatically instead of 4:3 PAN SCAN or vice versa.
Unless the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the unit is set to SELECTABLE, you cannot select the above setting. When PROGRESSIVE is selected in SCREEN SETUP, no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks. When PROGRESSIVE is selected in SCREEN SETUP and the color system of the TV is PAL, the signal is changed into the interlace format signal automaticaly.
xSCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you playback a CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen saver.
ON OFF Turns on the screen saver. Turns off the screen saver.

Settings for the Speakers

(SPEAKER SETUP)

To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of the speakers to the same level. Select SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display. For details, see Using the Setup Display (page 64). The default settings are underlined.
Specifying the rear speaker position and height If you select anything other than NONE in REAR, specify the position and height of the rear speakers. The default setting is underlined.
BEHIND (LOW) Select this if the rear speakers are located in section B and D. BEHIND (HIGH) Select this if the rear speakers are located in section B and C. SIDE (LOW) Select this if the rear speakers are located in section A and D. SIDE (HIGH) Select this if the rear speakers are located in section A and C.
These parameters are not available when REAR is set to NONE.
SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST TONE:
To return to the default setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. xSIZE When you do not connect center or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and REAR. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them. The default settings are underlined. FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this if no center speaker is used. REAR BEHIND (LOW), BEHIND (HIGH), SIDE (LOW), SIDE (HIGH): Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes. NONE: Select this if no rear speaker is used. SUBWOOFER YES

FRONT 5 m/17 ft

Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.2 meter (1.0 ft) increments from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet). CENTER Center speaker distance can be 5 m/17 ft moved up to 1.6 meters (5.0 ft) forward closer to the listening position, in 0.2 meter (1.0 ft) increments. REAR Rear speaker distance can be moved 3.4 m/ up to 4.6 meters (15.0 ft) closer to your listening position from the 12 ft front speaker position, in 0.2 meter (1.0 ft) increments.
In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American models OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other models displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both. When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker. Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers.
xDISTANCE The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below.
xLEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set TEST TONE to ON for easy adjustment. The default settings are underlined.

CENTER 0 dB Adjusts the level of the center speaker (6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). REAR 0 dB Adjusts the level of the rear speakers (6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the 0 dB subwoofer (6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
5m (17ft) 5m (17ft) 5m (17ft)

3.4m (12ft)

Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. The default settings are underlined.
xBALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set TEST TONE to ON for easy adjustment. The default settings are underlined.
FRONT Adjust the balance between the CENTER front left and right speakers (You can adjust from center 6 steps left or right). REAR Adjust the balance between the rear CENTER left and right speakers (You can adjust from center 6 steps left or right).
Adjusting the speaker volume and level
After you stop playback, select SPEAKER SETUP after pressing DVD SETUP in the Setup Display. Select TEST TONE and set TEST TONE to ON. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. From your listening position, select BALANCE or LEVEL and adjust the value of BALANCE and LEVEL using X/x. The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously. Select TEST TONE and set TEST TONE to OFF to turn off the test tone.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time Use the VOLUME control on the system or press VOL +/. xTEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust BALANCE and LEVEL.
OFF ON The test tone is not emitted from the speakers. The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level. When you select one of the SPEAKER SETUP items, the test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously.
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Picture noise appears.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system to your TVs S video input (page 22).
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
Even though you set the aspect ratio in TV TYPE of SCREEN SETUP, the picture does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

Picture

There is no picture.

, The video connecting cords are not connected securely. , The video connecting cords are damaged. , The system is not connected to the correct TV input jack (page 22). , The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system. , You have set COMPONENT OUT in SCREEN SETUP to PROGRESSIVE even though your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on the back panel of the unit to INTERLACE. Then set COMPONENT OUT to INTERLACE after you can see the TV screen correctly, and reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE. , Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set COMPONENT OUT to PROGRESSIVE. In this case, set COMPONENT OUT to INTERLACE. , When PROGRESSIVE is selected in SCREEN SETUP, no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
The picture is black and white.
, Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen becomes black and white when you play a disc recorded in the NTSC color system.

There is no sound.

, The audio connecting cord is not connected securely. , The audio connecting cord is damaged. Replace it with a new one. , Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING ON is displayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again. , The system is in pause mode or in Slowmotion Play mode. Press H to return to normal play mode. , Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press H to return to normal play mode. , Check the speaker settings (pages 24, 69).
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.
, Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. , Adjust the balance parameter in the BALANCE menu (pages 27, 71).
, Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. , Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. , Move your TV away from the audio components. , The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. , Clean the disc.
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. , Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48). , Select a sound field containing the word cinema (page 48).

Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on. Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programmes with search functions, and so on. Progressive format Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames (60 fields) in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper. This system is compatible with the 480 progressive format. Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated.
Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called scenes. Super Audio CD This audio format is based upon the current audio CD standards but includes a greater amount of information which provides higher quality sound. There are three types of discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD and Super Audio CD information. Title The longest sections of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album is composed of several tracks (MP3 only). VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions.

LOW HIGH LOW HIGH

SUBWOOFER DISTANCE** FRONT CENTER REAR LEVEL CENTER REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT REAR OFF ON

TRACK SELECTION

BALANCE TEST TONE
NONE YES 1.0m ~15m/ 3ft ~ 50ft 0m ~15m/ 0ft ~ 50ft 0m ~15m/ 0ft ~ 50ft 6 dB ~ +6 dB 6 dB ~ +6 dB 6 dB ~ +6 dB 6 steps left or right 6 steps left or right
* Only for Asian models and Australian models. ** In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model's OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other models displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both.

Numerics

16:4:3 LETTER BOX 66 4:3 PAN SCAN 66

INDEX 42 Index 7

S VIDEO 22 Scan 40 SCENE 14 Scene 7, 78 SCREEN SAVER 67 SCREEN SETUP 66 SHUFFLE 38 Shuffle Play 38 SIZE 25, 69 Slow-motion Play 40 Sound Field 48 SPEAKER SETUP 69 Speaker System Hookup 17 SUBTITLE 53, 65 Super Audio CD 78
Album 7, 76 ALBUM 35, 41 AMP MENU 25 ANGLE 52 Antenna Hookups 20 AUDIO 46, 65
LANGUAGE SETUP 65 LEVEL 28, 70 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 40
MEMORY 29 MPMulti-angle function 52 Multilingual function 46 MUTING 32
BACKGROUND 67 BALANCE 27, 71 BAND 29 Batteries 17
TEST TONE 71 TIME 42, 43 TIME SEARCH 41 TITLE 41 Title 7, 78 TRACK 41 Track 7, 78 TRACK SELECTION 68 Troubleshooting 72 TV and Video Component Hookups 22 TV TYPE 66
CHAPTER 42 Chapter 7, 76 COMPONENT OUT 67 Continuous play CD/VIDEO/Super Audio CD/ DVD/MPControl Menu 14 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 54 CUSTOM SETUP 68

NAME 62

On-screen display Control Menu display 14 Setup Display 64 OSD 65
PARENTAL CONTROL 55, 68, 78 PBC Playback 34, 78 PLAY MODE 36, 38 Preset Station 29, 61 Program Play 36
DIMMER 28 DISTANCE 26, 70 Dolby Digital 76 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 76 DTS 77 DVD 33, 77 DVD MENU 33, 65

Usable discs 7

VCD COLOR SYSTEM 68 VIDEO CD 34, 78

Quick Overview 16

Radio 61 RDS 62 Rear Panel 12 Region code 8, 78 Remote 13, 59 REPEAT 39 RESET 65 Resume Play 32
Fast forward 40 Fast reverse 40 Front Panel 10 Front panel display 11

Handling discs 9

Quick reference for Remote Commander

qd H PLAY/SELECT

Plays a disc.

qf DVD TOP MENU

Displays the title menu on the TV screen.

qg DVD DISPLAY

Displays the Control Menu display on the TV screen to set or adjust the items.