Sony DAV-SR4W Operations Instructions Page 1

©2004 Sony Corporation2-108-845-11(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-SR4W

10GBTips• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.• The Contro

100GBWhen playing back a JPEG fileJPEGCurrent file numberPlaying status

Additional Information101GBRear PanelA SPEAKER jacks (14)B SURROUND BACK jack (16)C VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks (21)D SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (22)E

102GBRemoteNoteThis remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile.A Z (eject) (33, 34)B DI

Additional Information103GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icela

104GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display.DVD Setup Menu

Additional Information105GBSPEAKER SETUPSIZEDISTANCEFRONTCENTERSURROUNDYESYESNONEBEHINDSUBWOOFERYESFRONT 1.0m – 7.0mCENTER1.0m – 7.0m*SURROUND1.0m – 7

106GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListSP SETUPCENTER SPSURR SPF DISTCEN DISTCENTER Y1.0m - 7.0mSURR YLEVELTEST

Additional Information107GBNumerics16:9 804:3 LETTER BOX 804:3 PAN SCAN 80AALBUM 38, 46Album 6, 94ANGLE 61Antenna (aerial) Hookups 19AUDIO 52, 80AUDIO

Sony Corporation Printed in KoreaQuick Reference for Remote CommanderNoteThe remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other

Getting Started11GBCheck that you have the following items:•Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• IR transmittera) (1)• IR receivera)b) (1)• IR receiver standb

12GBConnect 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 Started13GBIR receiverUsed when the IR receiver of the surround speaker cannot receive infrared ray because of the position. Connect to the su

14GBTerminals for connecting the speakersConnect the To theFront speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the systemCenter speaker SPEAKE

Getting Started15GBNote on placing speakers• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extre

16GBTo connect the surround back speakerThis system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible with the 6.1 s

Getting Started17GBTo change the speaker cablesIf you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.D

18GBAbout the wireless systemThis wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 94). The following diagram indicates the

Getting Started19GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)Notes• To p

2GB3To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase o

20GBTipIf you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown belo

Getting Started21GBRequired cordsSCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)Audio cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to

22GBNotes• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.• The system cannot output component v

Getting Started23GBWhen connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TVDepending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.If you want to change the as

24GBBefore connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of this system and the surround speaker (L) to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and cen

Getting Started25GBAfter connecting the speakers, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmissi

26GBExample for installationPosition the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated.Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surr

Getting Started27GBUsing the IR receiverDepending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing the surround speaker (L) toward the listening position, etc

28GBHanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wallYou can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when:– there is an obstruction betwe

Getting Started29GB3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the bottom of the stand on the screw.Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move after in

3GBThank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future re

30GBAfter completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE],

Getting Started31GB7 Select a suitable room size from [SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using X/x, then press ENTER.Setting is selected and [LISTENING POS

32GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the liste

Playing Discs33GBDepending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your di

34GBTo turn off the systemPress "/1. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To turn off the system completely

Playing Discs35GBWhen you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long a

36GBA DVD is divided into a lot of sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which c

Playing Discs37GBNotes• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1.• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear

38GBSelecting an album and track1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears.2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press

Playing Discs39GBYou can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2

4GBWelcome!...3Precautions...3About This Manual...

40GBWhen the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll

Playing Discs41GBTo rotate the current imageRotate the current image using C/c.Each time you press c, the image turns clockwise by 90º.Each time you p

42GBTo check the tracks or albums that you have already created once, press C to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the

Playing Discs43GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” will produce a different playing order

44GBYou can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in s

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

46GBYou can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and f

Playing Discs47GBSearching for a chapter/index1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select the search method.x When playing a DV

48GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of

Playing Discs49GBWhen playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CDWhen playing back an MP3When playing back a JPEGTRKTRKPlayi

5GBSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display...79Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

50GBNotes• Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may not be displayed.• ID3 tag applies only to versio

Playing Discs51GB• C–**:**:**Remaining time of the current chapter• **:**:**Playing time of the menu or current title without a chapterx When playing

52GBIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio

Sound Adjustments53GB4 Press ENTER.To turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.Notes• For discs not

54GBYou 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 Adjustments55GBUsing only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO)This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers a

56GBx AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSICDolby Pro LogicII produces five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done

Sound Adjustments57GBx C. ST. EX B (Cinema Studio EX B)Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cin

58GBTo turn the surround effect offPress AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display.When connecting the head

Sound Adjustments59GB4 Press X/x to select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream, then press ENTER or AMP MENU.The default set

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

60GBThis system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs.Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX o

Using Various Additional Functions61GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.For example

62GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you c

Using Various Additional Functions63GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can set the playback rest

64GB5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.[Custom parental control is set.] appears and the screen returns to th

Using Various Additional Functions65GBLimiting playback for children (Parental Control)(DVD only)Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a p

66GB5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER or c.The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.6 Press X/x to select a geographic area a

Using Various Additional Functions67GBPlaying the disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press H.The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display a

68GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.Notes• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously

Other Operations69GBKiton 027KTV 002, 020LG/Goldstar 002, 020, 027, 028, 038LOEWE 027, 028, 038LXI(Sears) 002, 009, 012, 034, 046MAGNAVOX 002, 020, 02

7GBNote on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback

70GBControlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.Using the number buttons for controlling the TVWhen you set the remote to the TV

Other Operations71GB* Except for North American models.OperationPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press SONY TV DIRECT onc

72GBYou can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO or SAT jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information

Other Operations73GBx SUBSub sound is output from the left and right speakers.x MAIN+SUBMain sound and Sub sound are output from the left and right sp

74GB5 Press ENTER.A preset number appears in the front panel display.6 Press C/c/x/X to select/ the preset number you want.7 Press ENTER.The station i

Other Operations75GBTo listen to non-preset radio stationsUse manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. For manual tuning, press TUNING + or – on the remo

76GB6 Create an index name by using the cursor buttons:Press X/x to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position.If you ma

Other Operations77GBYou can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minu

78GBYou can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset stations, to the default settings.Press ., , or Z, on the system at the s

Settings and Adjustments79GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the sub

8GBNotes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RWIn some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on t

80GB[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. For de

Settings and Adjustments81GBNoteDepending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.x SCREEN

82GBAllows setting up Parental Control and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the

Settings and Adjustments83GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from yo

84GBBe sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 30), the default settings are

Settings and Adjustments85GBx BALANCEYou can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy a

86GBSetting the speakers by using the front panel display on the systemYou can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is displayed in the front p

Settings and Adjustments87GBTo set the item, press X/x, then press ENTER or AMP MENU.You can set the following items. The default settings are underli

88GBxCUSTOMIZEa)This setting appears when you set “SURR SP” to “SURR Y” in “SP SETUP.”b)This setting appears when you set “SURR SP” to “SURR Y” and “S

Additional Information89GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy th

9GBUse 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

90GBThe surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.• Make sure the sound field function

Additional Information91GBThe MP3 audio track cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level

92GBA disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.“C-3

Additional Information93GBTuner sectionSystem PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer systemFM tuner sectionTuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)A

94GBAlbumSection 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 Information95GBDolby Surround Pro LogicAs one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-c

96GBParental ControlA function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The

Additional Information97GBVIDEO CDA compact disc that contains moving pictures.The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of

98GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA [/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator (33)B Disc slot (33)C (remote

Additional Information99GBFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3Wh