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4-255-643-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SB300
©2004 Sony Corporation
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3 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD WARNING Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about expose the unit to rain or moisture. 30 minutes before operating the unit. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not
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On cleaning Welcome! 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 Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Theatre System. Before operating this system, If you have any questions or problems concerning your please read this manual thoroughly and retain it system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. for future reference. On cleaning d
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Sound Adjustments Precautions..............................................3 Changing the Sound ............................. 42 About This Manual .................................6 Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 44 This System Can Play the Following Using the Sound Effect......................... 46 Discs .................................................6 Terms for Discs...................................
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Additional Information Troubleshooting ....................................70 Specifications........................................73 Glossary ................................................74 Index to Parts and Controls...................77 Language Code List ..............................81 DVD Setup Menu List ..........................82 Index .....................................................83 Quick Reference for Remote Commander ....................................84 GB 5
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Format of Disc logo discs About This Manual CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) The instructions in this manual describe the (MP3 files) controls on the remote. You can also use the (JPEG files) controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Terms for Discs video mode and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Title Functions
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Disc Region code DVD Title Your system has a region code printed on the structure back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled Chapter Disc with the same region code. VIDEO CD, Track Super ALL DVDs labeled will also play on this system. Audio CD If you try to play any other DVD, the message or CD Index structure Disc [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will MP3 appear on the TV screen. Depending on the Album structure DVD, no region code indication may be given Track even th
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW * Manufactured under license from Dolby (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW Laboratories. In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. on this player due to the recording quality or physical ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the Systems, Inc. recording device and authoring softwa
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Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of Currently playing title number (VIDEO titles or tracks CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number) recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Disc name or title name Playback status disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) Currently
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 28) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 41) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 47) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 32) REPEAT (page 33) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing. CONTROL (page 49) Tips Each time you press DVD DISPLAY,
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Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Getting Started the Remote Unpacking You can control the system using the supplied Check that you have the following items: remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by Speakers (5) matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When Subwoofer (1) using the remote, point it at the remote sensor AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) on the system. FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) R
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks 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 21. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. (–) (–) (+)
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Color label EURO AV AUDIO IN SPEAKER R L VIDEO FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER COAXIAL OUTPUT(TO TV) SURR R SURR L WOOFER SAT AM FM 75 R L AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer
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Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Note Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SP
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Getting Started To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug. Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug. Notes Be careful not to damag
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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the To the AM loop antenna (aerial) AM terminal FM wire antenna (aerial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) EURO AV AUDIO IN R L SPEAKER VIDEO FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER OUTPUT(TO TV) COAXIAL SURR R SURR L WOOFER SAT AM FM 75 R L AUDIO IN FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (a
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Getting Started Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied) Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Terminals for connecting video and audio components Connect the To the TV (VIDEO IN) T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack VCR (AUDIO OUT) VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks Digital satellite receiver (AUDIO SAT (AUDIO IN) jack
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EURO AV AUDIO IN SPEAKER R L VIDEO FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER COAXIAL OUTPUT(TO TV) SURR R SURR L WOOFER SAT AM FM 75 R L AUDIO IN OUT OUT IN OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT L L R R VCR Digital satellite TV receiver Notes Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV. The system cannot output component output signals. The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the
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Getting Started Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page 13). Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. After performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playi
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7 Select a suitable room size from The language you select in [LANGUAGE SETUP] is also used for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using [SUBTITLE] (page 64). X/x, then press ENTER. When you select [4:3] in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER Setting is selected and [LISTENING BOX] is selected (page 64). POSITION] appears. The distance and level of each speaker will be set automatically according to the selection of [ROOM LISTENING POSITION SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] (page
