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4-255-321-14(2)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-BC150/BC250
©2004 Sony Corporation
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3 – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. WARNING – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit expose the unit to rain or moisture. different from that to which the receiver is connected. Caution – The use of optical instruments – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. with this product will increase eye hazard. CAUTION For the customers in the U.S.
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The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains Welcome! outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home intend to use it for an extended period of time. To Theatre System. Before operating this system, disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by please read this manual thoroughly and retain it the cord. for future reference.
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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 cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction. On your TV’s colour If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have colo
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Sound Adjustments Precautions..............................................3 Changing the Sound.............................. 46 About this Manual...................................7 Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 48 This System Can Play the Following Using the Sound Effect......................... 50 Discs .................................................7 Terms for discs..................................
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Additional Information Troubleshooting ....................................67 Specifications........................................70 Glossary ................................................72 Index to Parts and Controls...................74 Language code list ................................78 DVD Setup Menu List ..........................79 AMP Menu List ....................................80 Index .....................................................81 Quick reference for Remote Commander .
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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 and DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs Terms for discs in video mode or DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Title Functio
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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 Chapter Disc labelled with the same region code. VIDEO Track CD, or CD ALL DVDs labelled will also play on this system. structure If you try to play any other DVD, the message Index 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 though playing t
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW * Manufactured under license from Dolby (Video mode) Laboratories. In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are (Video mode) cannot be played on this player due to trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater or the characteristics of the recording device and Systems, Inc. authoring software. “DTS” and “DTS Digital S
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Note on DVD 5-DISC Changer Disc changer system Sub Tray Stocker DISC 1 Disc DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Main Tray Playing unit The disc changer consists of a playing unit, trays which hold the discs and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc tray and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit. Note Noise may come from the disc changer when changin
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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 DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of Currently playing title number (Video CD/ titles or tracks Total number of chapters or indexes recorded CD: track number) recorded Currently playing title number Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) Currently playing chapter number (Video CD/CD:
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SETUP (page 52, 63) Sets various adjustments, such as picture and sound. Tips Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display m Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary depending on the disc. The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the [REPEAT] setting to [OFF]. GB 12
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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 (1) on the system. FM wire antenna (1) Speaker cords (3.5 m × 3, 10 m × 2) (11.5 ft. × 3, 33 f
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours 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 24. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour 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 (grey) jacks Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack DAV-BC150 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) colour label ( ) AUDIO IN Y P B/C B P R/C R S VIDEO DVD ONLY R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO COAXIAL AM FM 75 MONITOR OUT SURR R WOOFER
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DAV-BC250 Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker colour label ( ) AUDIO IN Y P B/C B P R/C R S VIDEO DVD ONLY R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO COAXIAL AM FM 75 MONITOR OUT SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER colour label Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) Notes on placing speakers Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject
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Getting Started 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 SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make s
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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 the 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. Note Be careful not to damage the surface y
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Getting Started Step 2: Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the To the AM loop antenna AM terminal FM wire antenna FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna ( ) AUDIO IN S VIDEO DVD ONLY Y P B/C B P R/C R R L VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L VIDEO COAXIAL AM FM 75 MONITOR OUT SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER FM wire antenna Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the
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Step 3: TV and Audio Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-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 MONITOR OUT jacks VCR/Digital satellite receiver VIDEO/SAT jacks Notes When the system is set to “DVD” mode, the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT jack or COMPONENT VID
