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2-108-851-11(2)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SB500W
©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 Viewing Information about the Disc .... 45 Precautions..............................................3 Sound Adjustments About This Manual .................................6 This System Can Play the Following Changing the Sound ............................. 50 Discs .................................................6 Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 52 Terms for Discs.......................................6 Us
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Additional Information Troubleshooting ....................................78 Specifications........................................81 Glossary ................................................82 Index to Parts and Controls...................86 Language Code List ..............................91 DVD Setup Menu List ..........................92 Index .....................................................94 Quick Reference for Remote Commander ......................Back cover 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 Function
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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 softwar
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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 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 49) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 55) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 40) REPEAT (page 41) 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 57) 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 Surround amplifier (1) on the system. Speaker cord cover (1) Speaker cord holder (1) Screw (1) IR transmitt
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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. For the surround speakers, connect them to the surround amplifier that receives the sound by wireless. 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 29. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the co
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Getting Started When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned. IR receiver Delta marks IR receiver stand Surround amplifier Receive the sound from the IR receiver and send to the surround speakers. Connect the surround speakers and the IR receiver to the surround amplifier. POWER POWER ON-LINE To attach the foot pads To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the center speak
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Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks of the surround amplifier IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system IR receiver DIR-R1 (light blue) jack of the surround amplifier Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker Subwoofer Colo
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Getting Started 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 to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight 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
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About the surround amplifier After connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords. Attaching the cover 1 Attach the speaker cord cover by 3 Secure the speaker cord holder with sliding it down along the grooves at the the supplied screw. edges of the surround amplifier. Screw Speaker cord cover Surround amplifier Grooves Notes Do not use the speaker cord cover and holder without Push the speaker cord cover down until you
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Getting Started 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 touch another speaker jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is Stripped cords are touching touching another speaker each other due to excessive terminal. removal of insu
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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 damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative. (–) (–) (+) (+) (–) (–) If you connect the subwoofer cord with the polarity incorre
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Getting Started About the wireless system This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 82). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). Top view Side view Infrared signal Infrared signal 10 10 10 10 IR transmitter IR transmitter Approx. 10m Approx. 10m IR receiver IR receiver Notes Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp
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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) AUDIO IN EURO AV SPEAKER R L VIDEO FRONT R CENTER FRONT L OUTPUT(TO TV) COAXIAL WOOFER WOOFER DIR-T1 SAT AM FM 75 R R L L AUDIO IN FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aeri
