Sony DAV-X1 User Manual

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysiahttp://www.sony.net/2-594-460-14(1)©2005 Sony CorporationDVD Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10GBUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu displa

100GBeg TV CH –/+ (69)The TV CH + button has a tactile dot.*eh TV VOL +/– (69)ej NIGHT (74)ek SA-CD/CD (46)el AMP MENU (38, 55, 74, 75, 76, 79)* Use t

Additional Information101GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup Display.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actua

102GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.The default settings are underlined.AMP Menu ListAMP menuAUDIO DRC DRC OFFDRC STDDIMM

Additional Information103GBNumerics16:9 834:3 LETTER BOX 834:3 OUTPUT 834:3 PAN SCAN 835.1 Channel Surround 72AA/V SYNC 55Accessories 13ALBUM 57Album

104GBSPEAKER SETUP 85, 101Speaker System Hookup 16SUBTITLE 64, 82Super Audio CD 8, 46TTHEATRE SYNC 70TIME/TEXT 57TITLE 57Title 92TRACK 57Track 92TRACK

11GB*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs. DivX video albu

12GB• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except [OFF] ([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT] only). The [ORIGINAL/

Getting Started13GBCheck that you have the following items:• Speakers (2)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)•

14GBYou can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the mar

Getting Started15GBPerform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 16)“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) H

16GBConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cord. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.To obt

Getting Started17GBConnecting the speakersConnect the speaker cord in order of 1 to 4, according to the above illustration.A Connect the speaker cord

18GBC Connect the speaker jack marked LEFT to the front speaker, then place it in the left front speaker position.The front speakers are identical, an

Getting Started19GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aeria

2GB3To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified

20GBFirst, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound th

Getting Started21GBA To connect to a TV with the SCART input jackConnect the system to your TV using the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure

22GBDoes your TV accept progressive signals?Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To di

Getting Started23GBeither of the above conditions is not met.x INTERLACESelect this setting when:– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,– y

24GBConnecting the audio cordsOutputs TV sound through the speakers of this system.When you want to output stereo (2-channel) TV sound from the system

Getting Started25GBB To connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT jack of a TV to the TV COAXIAL DIGITAL IN jack of this systemConnect a TV to the TV COAXIAL DI

26GB You can enjoy a variety of other components connected to the system.Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.Connecting the vi

Getting Started27GBB To connect the S VIDEO OUT jack of other component to the S VIDEO IN jack of this systemConnect a VCR or other component to the S

28GBIf you connect a digital satellite receiver with a DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jackThe digital satellite receiver can be connected to the VID

Getting Started29GBBefore connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system (page

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

30GBThere are a minimum number of basic adjustments available for using the system.You can set the display language, sound track, or screen settings t

Getting Started31GB6 Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.7Press X/x to select the setting t

32GBTo quit the Quick SetupPress DISPLAY in any Step.To recall the Quick Setup display1 Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press x to stop play

Getting Started33GBFor the best possible front surround sound, use the Setup Disc and position the speakers as illustrated below.Step 7: Installing th

34GB– Both front speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle.– Do not leave a space in front of the front speak

Getting Started35GB• Even if an option is selected, the sound volume of the subwoofer may be low. This is by default setting, and is not a malfunction

36GBBasic OperationsPlaying Discs "/1FUNCTIONN"/1Disc trayFUNCTIONxHX./>MUTINGVOLUME +/–ZALBUM –/+/VOLUME −/+x• Do not forcibly pres

Basic Operations37GB6 Press H.The system starts playback (continuous play).Adjust the volume.To save the power in standby modePress "/1 while the

38GBSystem Sound Feature With cover opened.SOUND FIELDC/X/x/cENTERFUNCTIONSound Field indicatorAMP MENUThis system can create 5.1 channel surround

Basic Operations39GB• When the system receives DVD multi-channel signals or AC-3 multiplex broadcast signals, the default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROU

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

40GB• When you use both the VIDEO 1/SAT 1 or VIDEO 2/SAT 2 jacks (analog connection) and COAXIAL DIGITAL IN or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (digital connec

Enjoying Discs41GBWhen you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and you can start playback from the point you stopped the

42GBYou can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can pro

Enjoying Discs43GB7 Press H to start Program Play.Program Play starts.“PGM” appears in the front panel display.When the program ends, you can restart

44GBPress CLEAR, or select [OFF] in Step 2.To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.• You can set S

Enjoying Discs45GB• [TITLE]: repeats the current title on a disc.• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current chapter.x When playing a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, o

46GBSome DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles ([ORIGINAL]) and titles that can be cr

Enjoying Discs47GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.PBC

48GBWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology.Discs that the

Enjoying Discs49GBnext album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)When you press MENU and the list of album names appears

5GBSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display... 81Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...

50GB3 Press X/x to select the album you want and press H.The system starts playing the selected album.To stop playbackPress x.To play the next or prev

Enjoying Discs51GB4 Press C/X/x/c to select the image you want to view and press ENTER.To play the next or previous JPEG image filePress C/c when the

52GBThe default setting is underlined.•[AUTO]: plays both the JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album as a slide show.• [AUDIO (MP3)]:

Enjoying Discs53GB3 Press X/x to select the setting you want.The default setting is underlined.• [MODE1]: The image sweeps in from top to bottom.• [MO

54GBAbout playback order of data on DATA CDs or DATA DVDsSee “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files” (page 48). Note that the playbac

Enjoying Discs55GBSelecting 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 t

56GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not

Enjoying Discs57GBPlaying one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)(except for Super Audio CD, CD, and JPEG)When the system is in the pause mode, press (ste

58GB [INDEX]x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC Playback [SCENE]x When playing a Super Audio CD [TRACK] [INDEX]x When playing a CD [TRACK]x W

Enjoying Discs59GBYou can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during playback.The following di

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

60GBViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel DisplayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, total number of

Enjoying Discs61GBWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or CDWhen playing an MP3• The system can only display the first lev

62GB• Only alphabetical letters and numbers can be displayed.• Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited numbe

Enjoying Discs63GB• Date information is [DD/MM/YYYY].DD: DayMM: MonthYYYY: YearTip

64GBIf 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 Functions65GBYou can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback

66GBTo 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 Functions67GB4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.The display for setting the

68GBArea CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press x to stop playback, then press DISPLAY.)The Control Menu appears.2

Other Operations69GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.• When you replace the batteries of the remote, t

7GB– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video files of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, JolietThe syst

70GBSatellite TunerTo control the TVYou can control the TV by using following buttons.* To use these number buttons, set the remote to the TV mode by

Other Operations71GBOperating for the THEATRE SYNC functionPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.While

72GBWith VIDEO CDs, CDs, or DATA CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through

Other Operations73GB• [2:2/R]: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 2 (monaural)• While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is

74GBReinforcing bass frequenciesYou can reinforce bass frequencies on any source. 1 Make sure the function is set to “DVD.”If not, press FUNCTION repe

Other Operations75GBYou can enjoy the sound of other components with this system. Connect the satellite receiver or components with a high audio outpu

76GBYou can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receive the AC-3 multiplex broadcast signal.You can play bilingual broadcasts recorded on

Other Operations77GB6 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

78GBViewing the Station Name or Frequency in the front panel displayWhen the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check the frequency us

Other Operations79GBYou 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

8GBNote 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

80GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings.1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press and hold in

Settings and Adjustments81GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a langua

82GBTo 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 Adjustments83GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “U

84GBx [LINE]Selects the output method for video signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system.• If your TV does not a

Settings and Adjustments85GB• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio tracks have the same number of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS,

86GBOn 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 Information87GBOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tap

88GB• The video input on the TV is not set so that you can view pictures from the system.Picture noise appears.• The disc is dirty or flawed.• If the

Additional Information89GBThe disc does not play.• There is no disc inserted.• The disc is upside down.Insert the disc with the playback side facing d

9GBNote on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Sin

90GBThe language for the sound track cannot be changed.• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.• The DVD prohibits changing the

Additional Information91GBAmplifier sectionFront Power output (rated): 40 W + 40 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1 %)Continuous RMS power output (reference): 50

92GBAlbumSection 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 Information93GBsuch as television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.Interlace format(Interlaced sc

94GBcompressed while sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs.There are 2 ver

Additional Information95GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language Code List 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelan

96GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby indicator) (29, 36, 80)B Front panel display (

Additional Information97GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when progressive signal is output. (22)B Curr

98GBRear panelA DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack (26)B VIDEO 1/SAT 1DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) jacks (26)C AUDIO IN L/R (VIDEO 1/SAT1, VIDEO 2/SAT 2, TV) ja

Additional Information99GBRemoteA TV (69, 70)B SLEEP (79)C SOUND FIELD (38)D ./> PRESET –/+, TV CH –/+ (30, 36, 49, 53, 69, 70, 76)E H (play) (34,