Sony DAV-DX170 User Manual

©2005 Sony Corporation2-590-791-12(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DX170/DX250

10USExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, a

11US• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT], [A/V SYNC] only). Th

12USCheck that you have the following items:• Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)• Speaker cords (

Getting Started13USPerform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14)“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) H

14USConnect 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

Getting Started15USConnecting the speakersDAV-DX170FRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFERSPEAKERYPB/CBPR/CRAUDIO INDVD ONLYVIDEOVIDEOS (DVD ONLY)

16USDAV-DX250• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.NoteFRONT R FRONT L SURR R SURR L CENTER WOOFERSPEAKERYPB/CBPR/CRAUDIO INDVD ONLYVIDEOV

Getting Started17US• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extremely hot or cold– Dusty or dirty– Very humid– Subject to vibrations– Subje

18USIf 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 i

Getting Started19US• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.• Sony is not responsible for accident or dama

2US3To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Caution – The use of optical instruments with this

20USConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from th

Getting Started21USFirst, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen

22USC To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacksConnect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/C

Getting Started23USNote that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions

24USTo connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks of this systemConnect a TV to the VIDEO/SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks using an aud

Getting Started25US You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection

26US• When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of this system, change the function by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly

Getting Started27USBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page

28USFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the pr

Getting Started29US10Press X/x to select the center speaker distance from the listening position, then press ENTER.You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 meters

3US• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.• Do not place heavy objects on t

30USPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the liste

Playing Discs31USDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with y

32USTo save the power in standby modePress "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.Additional operations*1 DVD

Playing Discs33USThe system starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in Step 1.• If [MULTI-DISC RESUME] in [CUSTOM SETUP] is set to [

34US5 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then press ENTER.6 To program other trac

Playing Discs35US3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD• [TRACK]: shuffles tracks on the disc.x When Program Pl

36US• You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped. After selecting the [REPEAT] option, press H. Repeat Play starts.• You can quickly display

Playing Discs37USSome DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles t

38US• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press

Playing Discs39US* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology

4USWelcome!... 3About This Manual ... 6This System Can Play the Following D

40USMP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) can be played on this system.• You can view the disc information

Playing Discs41USThe list of tracks contained in the album appears.3 Press X/x to select a track and press ENTER.The selected track starts playing. Yo

42USPress CLEAR to return to normal view.• Nothing happens when you press C while playing the first image file of the album.• If you press C/c to go t

Playing Discs43US•[AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.• [AUDIO (MP3)]: plays only MP3 audio

44US1 Press DISPLAY twice.The Control Menu for JPEG appears.2 Press X/x to select [EFFECT], then press ENTER.The options for [EFFECT] appear.3 Pre

Playing Discs45USYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD,

46US• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW in VR mode.You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD

Playing Discs47USx When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE]x When playing a CD [TRACK]x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) [ALBUM]

48USYou can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.The following display appears.

Playing Discs49USViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel DisplayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, tot

5USAdditional InformationPrecautions ... 78Notes about the Discs...79Troubleshooting

50US• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions, the track number and the index number are displayed after the Disc name.• You can also check the t

Playing Discs51USChecking the play information of the DiscTo check DVD/CD textPress DISPLAY repeatedly in Step 2 to display text recorded on the DVD/C

52USWhen playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is reco

Sound Adjustments53USChecking the audio signal format(DVD only)If you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the format of the current audio signal (

54USYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sou

Sound Adjustments55US• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi chann

56USTo turn the surround effect offPress SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel display.You can enjoy T

Sound Adjustments57USReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DSGX.Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.To turn off

58USIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.For example, while playing a scene of a

Using Various Additional Functions59USYou can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback

6US• 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

60USTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL].”2

Using Various Additional Functions61US5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER.The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.6 Press X/x

62USArea CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTRO

Other Operations63USYou can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote.Controlling TVs with the remoteTo control the TVYou can control the T

64USTHEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s input source you set

Other Operations65US• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.)• If distance between TV and this system is to

66USUsing a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output levelConnect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks on the

Other Operations67US6 Press X/x to select the preset number you want.7 Press ENTER.The station is stored.8 Repeat 1 to 7 to store other stations.To ch

68US5 Press ENTER.6 Create a name by using the cursor buttons.Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.Le

Other Operations69USThe brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of 2 levels.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DIMMER”

7US• Data part of CD-Extras• DVD Audios• Super Audio CD• DVD-RAMsAlso, the system cannot play the following discs:• A DVD VIDEO with a different regio

70USBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and

Settings and Adjustments71USTo reset all of the [SETUP] settings1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.2 Select [YES] using X/x.You can also quit

72USChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display”

Settings and Adjustments73USx [BLACK LEVEL]Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the jacks other than COMPONENT VIDE

74USUse this to set up playback related and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displa

Settings and Adjustments75USTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from yo

76USBe sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 28), the default settings are

Settings and Adjustments77US2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER.The options for [SETUP] appear.3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then pres

78USOn placement• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.• At high volume, over long periods

Additional Information79USOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tap

8USindication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsSome

80UScould affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try connecting your system t

Additional Information81USand leave the system turned on for about half an hour.The MP3 audio track cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in

82USWhen the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combi

Additional Information83USEmission duration: continuousSignal format system NTSC Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1

84USSubwooferSpeaker system Bass reflexSpeaker unit 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone typeRated impedance 1.3 ohmsDimensions (approx.) 200 × 312 × 321 m

Additional Information85USmore precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a cent

86USProgressive format(sequential scanning)In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproduci

Additional Information87USThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelan

88USFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (27, 31, 69)B Disc tray (31)C DISC 1-5 (31)D

Additional Information89USFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (37)B Li

9USUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display

90USRear panelA SPEAKER jacks (14)B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (23, 25)C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (21)D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (21)E AM te

Additional Information91USRemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) (63)B TV/VIDEO (63)C TUNER MENU (66)D SLEEP (68)E DISC SKIP (31)F PROGRESSIVE (22)G REPEAT/FM MO

92USYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.DVD Setup Dis

Additional Information93USYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListAMP menuDIMMERATTENUATEDIMMER ONDIMMER OFFATT ONATT

94USNumerics16:9 724:3 LETTER BOX 724:3 OUTPUT 734:3 PAN SCAN 725.1 Channel Surround 53AA/V SYNC 44Accessories 12ALBUM 46Album 84AMP menu 27AMP menu l

95USSCREEN SETUP 72Searching 45SETUP 70Setup Display 70, 92Shuffle Play 34SIZE 75SLEEP 68Slide show 42Slow-motion play 45Sound Field 54SPEAKER SETUP 7

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