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2-661-597-13(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-DX355/DX375
©2006 Sony Corporation
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3 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful WARNING interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a To reduce the risk of fire or electric particular installation. If this equipment does cause shock, do not expose this apparatus to harmful interference to radio or television reception, rain or moisture. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the u
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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
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Creating Your Own Program................ 40 About This Manual .................................6 (Program Play) This System Can Play the Following Playing in Random Order..................... 41 Discs .................................................7 (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly............................... 42 Getting Started – BASIC – (Repeat Play) Step 1: Assembling Using the DVD’s Menu........................
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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 [LANGU
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* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio About This Manual data. 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 DAV- DX355 and DAV-DX375. DAV-DX355 is the model used for illustration purposes only. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for exam
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Note about CDs/DVDs This System Can Play the The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD- Following Discs RWs recorded in the following formats: – audio CD format Format of – CD Graphics (Latin American models only) Disc logo discs – video CD format DVD VIDEO – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet DVD-RW/ DVD-R The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats: – MP3 audio
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The disc will not play if it has not been correctly Region code finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Your system has a region code printed on the Note that some playback functions may not rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if with the same region code. they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some ALL DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on t
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Getting Started – BASIC – Getting Started – BASIC – See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85. 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. Note 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
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of DAV-DX375 only.) Note Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor. Tip You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to the base. Post Base 2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base, then stand it up. Bottom of the base , Speaker cord US 10 Getting Started – BASIC –
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Getting Started – BASIC – 3 Secure the pedestal to the post. Note If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way. A B C D continued US 11
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5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Note Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. 1 2 Screws (2) (supplied) US 12 Getting Started – BASIC –
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Getting Started – BASIC – Step 2: Connecting the System and TV This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 24. For other component connection, see page 28. To accept progressive signals, see page 26. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) ANTENNA (DVD ONLY) AM OUT MONITOR O
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DAV-DX375 Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L) Center speaker AM loop antenna (aerial) ANTENNA (DVD ONLY) AM OUT MONITOR OUT RL AUDIO IN TV SPEAKER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO YPB/CB PR/CR COAXIAL FM75 S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VCR FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L RL AUDIO IN (DVD ONLY) AC power cord (mains lead) FM wire antenna B A (aerial) VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT L R Subwoofer TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) US 14 Getting Started – BASIC –
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Getting Started – BASIC – 1 Connecting the Speakers Required cords The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. Color tube (+) (–) Note Do not catch the speaker cord insulation 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 sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not
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AM Tip When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To connect the AM antenna (aerial) Plastic stand (supplied) Antenna (aerial) The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the loop part from the
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Getting Started – BASIC – To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack. FM wire antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) (supplied) or COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an
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Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Step 3: Positioning the Tip System When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Positioning the speakers Room” (page 67) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 69). For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening p
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Getting Started – BASIC – LANGUAGE SETUP Step 4: Performing the OSD: ENGLISH MENU: ENGLISH FRENCH Quick Setup AUDIO: SPANISH SUBTITLE: PORTUGUESE Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system. 5 Press X/x to select a language. "/1 The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language. 6 Press . The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. SCREEN SETUP C/X/x/c, TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 1
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10 Connect the calibration mic to the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor. A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which . takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with Set up the calibration mic at the ear level measurement. using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ of each speaker should face the calibr
