Sony DAV-DX150 User Manual

©2005 Sony Corporation2-590-768-14(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DX150

10GBExample: 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

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11GB*1 Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only.*2 These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD with DivX video file. (Asian, Austral

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

Getting Started13GBPerform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 14)“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) H

14GBConnect 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 Started15GBConnecting the speakers• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extrem

16GB• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.To connect the speaker cordsConnect the speaker cord

Getting Started17GB2 Fasten the screws to the wall.The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32 inch).3 Hang the speakers on the screws.• Use sc

18GBConnect 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 Started19GBFirst, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen

2GB3To 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

20GBC 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 Started21GBNote that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions

22GBTo 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 Started23GB You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection

24GB• 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 Started25GBBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page

26GBFollow 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 Started27GB10Press 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

28GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the liste

Playing Discs29GBDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with y

3GBoutlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an ex

30GBTo save the power in standby modePress "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.Additional operations*1 DVD

Playing Discs31GB“RESUME” appears in the front panel display, so you can restart the disc from the point where you stopped the disc.If “RESUME” does n

32GB4 Press c.The cursor moves to the track row [T] (in this case, [01]).5 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press X

Playing Discs33GB3 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

34GBTo turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.• You can set Repeat Play while the system is stopped.

Playing Discs35GBSome DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles t

36GB• 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 Discs37GB* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology

38GBMP3 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 Discs39GBThe 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

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

40GBPress 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 Discs41GB4 Press X/x to select the setting you want and press ENTER.The default setting is underlined.•[AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files

42GBSelecting an effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG only)When you play a JPEG image file, you can select the effect to be used when viewin

Playing Discs43GBYou can also play DATA CDs recorded in Multi Session (page 36), although DATA DVDs recorded in Multi Session are not playable.Refer t

44GBSelecting a DivX video file1 After Step 2 of “Selecting an album,” press ENTER.The list of files in the album appears. 2 Press X/x to select a fil

Playing Discs45GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD,

46GB (step) to go to the preceding frame (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only). To return to normal playback, press H.• You cannot search for a still picture on a D

Playing Discs47GBx When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD without PBC Playback [TRACK] [INDEX]x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE]

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

Playing Discs49GBViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel DisplayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, tot

5GBSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display... 71Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

50GBWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CDWhen playing an MP3• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the playing time is displayed

Playing Discs51GBx When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW• T **:**:**Playing time of the current title• T–**:**:**Remaining time of the current title• C *

52GB* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Associa

Sound Adjustments53GBWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DATA CD/DATA DVD* (DivX video files) recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG aud

54GB• [2:1/L]: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)•

Sound Adjustments55GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting

56GBsurround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.• When the inpu

Sound Adjustments57GBTo turn the surround effect offPress SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” or “2CH STEREO” appears in the front panel displa

58GBReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies.Press DSGX.Bass frequencies are effectively reinforced.To turn off the sound effect

Using Various Additional Functions59GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.For e

6GB• 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

60GBYou can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system w

Using Various Additional Functions61GBTo turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing playback of specific d

62GBThe display for setting the playback limitation level appears.5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER.The selection items for [STANDARD

Using Various Additional Functions63GBArea CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Pres

64GBYou can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote.Controlling TVs with the remoteTo control the TVYou can control the TV by using follo

Other Operations65GBTHEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your SONY TV and this system, changes the system mode to “DVD,” and then switches the TV’s inpu

66GB• This function is only for SONY TVs. (This function may not work on some SONY TVs.)• If distance between TV and this system is too far, this func

Other Operations67GBUsing a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output levelConnect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/S

68GB6 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 change the preset

Other Operations69GB5 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

7GBExample of discs that the system cannot playThe system cannot play the following discs:• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the form

70GBThe 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” appears in the f

Settings and Adjustments71GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a langua

72GBTo reset all of the [SETUP] settings1 Select [RESET] in Step 3 and press ENTER.2 Select [YES] using X/x.You can also quit the process and return t

Settings and Adjustments73GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “U

74GBx [BACKGROUND]Selects the background color or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio).x [BLACK LEVEL] (

Settings and Adjustments75GBUse this to set up playback related and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see

76GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. T

Settings and Adjustments77GBBe sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 26),

78GBThe Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then press ENTER.The options for [SETUP] appear.3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then pre

Additional Information79GBOn power sources• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.• This system is not disconn

8GBDVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this system.If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] w

80GBOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.• Do not

Additional Information81GBcould affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you connect your system directly to your TV, try co

82GB• Moisture has condensed inside the system and may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an ho

Additional Information83GBThe subtitle language cannot be changed.• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.• The DVD prohibit

84GBAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSfor the US modelPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz

Additional Information85GBSpeaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone typeRated impedance 2.7 ohmsDimensions (approx.) 90 × 132 × 107 mm (3 5/8 × 5 1/

86GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a title on a DVD. A title i

Additional Information87GBand Video mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recordin

88GBVIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while sounds we can hear are not compressed. V

Additional Information89GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelan

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

90GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (25, 29, 70)B Disc tray (29)C DISC 1-5 (29)D

Additional Information91GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up during PBC playback. (VIDEO CD only) (35)B Li

92GBRear panelA SPEAKER jacks (14)B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (21, 23)C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (19)D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (19)E AM te

Additional Information93GBRemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) (64)B TV/VIDEO (64)C TUNER MENU (67)D SLEEP (69)E DISC SKIP (29)F PROGRESSIVE (20)G REPEAT/FM MO

94GBYou 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 Information95GBSPEAKER SETUPSIZEDISTANCEFRONTCENTERSURROUNDYESYESNONEBEHINDSUBWOOFERYESFRONT 1.0 m – 7.0 m/4 ft – 23 ftCENTERSURROUNDLEVEL(

96GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListAMP menuDIMMERATTENUATEDIMMER ONDIMMER OFFATT ONATT OFFDEMO DEMO ONDEMO O

97GBNumerics16:9 734:3 LETTER BOX 734:3 OUTPUT 744:3 PAN SCAN 735.1 Channel Surround 54AA/V SYNC 44Accessories 12ALBUM 46Album 86AMP menu 25AMP menu l

98GBScan 45SCENE 46Scene 87SCREEN SAVER 73SCREEN SETUP 73Searching 45SETUP 71Setup Display 71, 94Shuffle Play 32SIZE 76SLEEP 69Slide show 40Slow-motio