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2-635-101-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DX170/DX250
©2005 Sony Corporation
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3 – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). WARNING – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. To reduce the risk of fire or electric – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit shock, do not expose this apparatus to different from that to which the receiver is connected. rain or moisture. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV Caution – The use of optical instruments technician for help. with this product will increase eye CAUTION hazard.
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Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large Welcome! loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm Theatre System. Before operating this system, location, moisture may condense inside the DVD please read this manual thoroughly and retain it Home Theatre System and cause damage to the for future reference. lenses. When you first
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Viewing Information About the Disc ... 49 About This Manual .................................6 Sound Adjustments This System Can Play the Following Changing the Sound ............................. 52 Discs .................................................6 Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Guide to the Control Menu Display........9 Field................................................ 54 Getting Started Enjoying T
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Additional Information Precautions............................................78 Notes about the Discs............................79 Troubleshooting ....................................79 Self-diagnosis Function ........................82 (When letters/numbers appear in the display) Specifications........................................83 Glossary ................................................85 Language Code List ..............................88 Index to Parts and Controls...................
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About This Manual This System Can Play the Following Discs 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 Format of Disc logo similar names as those on the remote. discs The instructions in this manual are for DAV- DVD VIDEO DX170 and DAV-DX250. DAV-DX170 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in DVD-RW the text, for example, “DAV-DX17
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Data part of CD-Extras Note on PBC (Playback DVD Audios Control) (VIDEO CDs) Super Audio CD DVD-RAMs This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds Also, the system cannot play the following of playback depending on the disc type. discs: A DVD VIDEO with a different region code Disc type You can (page 7, 86). VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., without PBC pictures) as well as music. c
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Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. 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
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Guide to the Control Menu Display DISPLAY Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 , m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. For details about each item, see the pages in parentheses. continued US 9
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Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO. 1 Currently playing title number* 2 Currently playing chapter number* 1 Total number of titles* Playback status 2 Total number of chapters* (N Playback, X Pause, Control Menu items x Stop, etc.) ( ) 1 2 2 7 Type of disc being ( ) 1 8 3 4 DVD VIDEO 3 played* T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 4 Playing time* Selected item OFF Current setting OFF DISC Options TITLE CHAPTER Function name of selected Control REPEAT Menu item ENTER DISPLAY Quit: Oper
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[PROGRAM] (page 33) Selects the track to play in the order you want. [SHUFFLE] (page 34) Plays the track in random order. [REPEAT] (page 35) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 44) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 59) Sets to prohibit playback on this system. [SETUP] (page 70) [QUICK] Setup (page 28) Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of
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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 (5 m × 4, 15 m × 2) (16.5 ft. × 4, 49.
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Getting Started Hookup Overview Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7. “Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14) “Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 20) “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 21) “Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 25) “Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)” (page 27) “Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration” (page 27) “Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup” (page 28) Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are pr
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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 75. 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. Gray (+) (+
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Getting Started Connecting the speakers DAV-DX170 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker Color label Color label S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Subwoofer continued US 15
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DAV-DX250 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Bottom of the front Bottom of the front speaker speaker Center speaker Color label S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) AUDIO IN Y PB/CB PR/CR R L AM DVD ONLY VIDEO/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFER COAXIAL MONITOR OUT FM 75 SPEAKER Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Note Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. US 16
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Getting Started Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. Do not lean o
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After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 76. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again. Note Be sure to match the speaker
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Getting Started Note Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw in
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Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. AM loop antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Note To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be conne
