Sony SAVA-D900 User Manual Page 1

4-229-802-12(1)DVD Home TheaterActive Speaker SystemOperating Instructions 2000 Sony CorporationSAVA-D9001 2 34 5 67 8 9>10100ENERGY STAR® is a U.

10Getting StartedSpeaker System HookupConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords .To obtain the best possible surround sound

11Getting StartedCenter speakerR-ch SPEAKERINPUTR-chSPEAKEROUTPUTREAR SPEAKERSLLR–+RTV AUDIORLRLOUTPUTINPUT AUDIOVIDEOTVRear speaker(right)Rear speake

12Getting StartedAM loop antennaExtend the FM lead antenna horizontally.Connecting other componentsWith its built-in amplifier, this speaker system ca

13Getting StartedIf you connect an MD deckConnect the MD deck to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jackbesides the AUDIO L/R jacks of AUX of the system.If you conne

14Getting StartedTurning the Speaker SystemOn and Off1 2 34 5 67 8 9>10100Turning on/ off the speaker systemPress ?/1.After connecting all the comp

15Getting StartedSelecting the Language for On-Screen DisplayDVD SETUP3 Select your language (e.g., “FRENCH”) using theM/m buttons, then press ENTER.4

16Getting StartedSpeaker SetupFor the best possible surround sound all the speakersother than the subwoofer should be the same distancefrom the listen

17Getting StartedxDISTANCEYou can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. Thedefault adjustments are in the parentheses.• FRONT (8 ft) (front s

18Getting StartedHeight diagramPress </, to change between R.HEIGHT LOW andR.HEIGHT HIGH.•R.HEIGHT LOWSelect this if the rear speakers are located

19Getting StartedPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing to

20Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, someoperations may be different or restricted. Refer to theinstructions supplied with your disc.1 Press FUNCTION

21Playing DiscsToAdjust the volumeStopPauseResume play after pauseLocate a point quicklyPlay in slow motionGo to the next chapter,track or scene incon

22Playing DiscsSelecting a Sound FieldYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one ofthe pre-programmed sound fields according to theprogram y

23Playing DiscsSound field Effect NotesV. MULTI. D.(VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION*)HALLJAZZ CLUBLIVE HOUSEGAME* “VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with virt

24Playing DiscsUnderstanding the Multi-Channel Surround DisplaysSource sound displaysThe letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the source sound. The boxes

25Playing DiscsCustomizing Sound FieldsBy adjusting the surround parameters of the front, rearand center speakers, you can customize the sound fieldst

26Playing Discsx dts LFE MIX(dts Low Frequency Effect mix level)Initial setting: 0 dBThis parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE(Low Freque

27Playing DiscsContinued to the next pageResetting the customized settingsYou can reset all the customized settings to the factorypreset settings exce

28Playing DiscsREARBAL.zzzzzzzzzzREARLEVELzzzzzzzzzzCENTERLEVELzzzzzzzzzzWOOFERLEVELzzzzzzzzzzD.COMP.zzzzzzzzzzEFFECTLEVELzzzzzzzWALLTYPEzzzzREVERBTIM

29Playing DiscsUsing the title menuA DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or amusic piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD whichcontain

3TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout This Manual... 4This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 4

30Playing DiscsPlaying VIDEO CDs withPBC Functions(PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0discs), you can enjoy simple inter

31Playing DiscsCreating Your OwnProgram (Program Play)Z

32Playing Discs3 Press the number buttons or M/m buttons to selectthe disc, then press ENTER.* “?” appears when the player has not loaded the discinfo

33Playing DiscsPlaying in Random Order(Shuffle Play)Z 1 2 34 5 67 8 9>10100NP. MODEUsing the Front PanelDisplayZ You can check information

34Playing DiscsUsing the Front Panel DisplayChecking the remaining timePress DISPLAY.Each time you press the DISPLAY button while playing the disc,the

35Playing DiscsChecking the remaining timePress DISPLAY on the remote.Each time you press the DISPLAY button while playing adisc, the display changes

36Using the Control MenuDisplayZ Using the Control Menu display, you can select the startpoint, change the angles, etc.The items are different dep

37Using Various Functions with the Control Menu2 Select the item you want using the M/m buttons,then press , or ENTER.3 Select the item you want using

38Using Various Functions with the Control MenuTITLE (DVD only) (page 39)CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 39)TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 39)SCENE (VIDEO CD

39Using Various Functions with the Control MenuSearching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/SceneZ 2 Press , or ENTER on the remote.“” is changed t

4This System Can Play the Following DiscsDisc logoContentsDisc sizePlay time“DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.This system conforms to the NTSC color sys

40Using Various Functions with the Control MenuChecking the Playing Timeand Remaining TimeZ You can check the playing time and remaining time of t

41Using Various Functions with the Control MenuChecking the Informationof the DiscZ You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc onthe TV scre

42Using Various Functions with the Control MenuDisplaying the audio information of thedisc When you select “AUDIO,” the playing channels aredisplayed

43Using Various Functions with the Control MenuDisplaying the SubtitlesZ With DVDs on which subtitles are recorded, you can turnthe subtitles on and o

44Using Various Functions with the Control Menu3 Select the number of the angles using the numberbuttons or the M/m buttons, then press ENTER.The angl

45Using Various Functions with the Control MenuRepeating a SpecificPortion (AyB Repeat)Z You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter, trac

46Using Various Functions with the Control MenuC 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5A–B REPEATA: 18 – 01 : 32 : 55CHAPTER TIME Set point B withENTERTo cancel,

47Using Various Functions with the Control MenuDisplaying Different AnglesSimultaneouslyZ With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for ascene

48Using Various Functions with the Control MenuDividing a Track into 9Sections (Strobe Play)Z You can display 9 consecutive sections of the disc on

49Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayZ Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup,adjusting the picture, etc. You can also

5Terms for discs• TitleThe longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; amovie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or analbum,

50Settings and Adjustments2 Select the main item you want using the M/mbuttons, and then press ENTER on the remote.The selected main item is highlight

51Settings and AdjustmentsSetup Display Item ListThe default settings are underlined.FRENCHSPANISHPORTUGUESEENGLISHLANGUAGE SETUP (page 52) OSDDVD ME

52Settings and AdjustmentsxAUDIOSwitches the language for the sounds.•ORIGINAL: the language given priority in the disc• ENGLISH• FRENCH• SPANISH• POR

53Settings and AdjustmentsSelect “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing the DVD SETUPbutton on the remote. “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to setthe display accordin

54Settings and AdjustmentsCustom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing the DVD SETUPbutton on the remote.“CUSTOM SETUP” al

55Settings and AdjustmentsCUSTOM SETUPPARENTAL CONTROLTo confirm,enter password again, then press .To return, press .

56Settings and AdjustmentsStandard Code numberAustria 2046Belgium 2057Canada 2079China 2092Denmark 2115Finland 2165France 2174Germany 2109Hong Kong 22

57Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for Sound(AUDIO SETUP)Select “AUDIO SETUP” after pressing the DVD SETUPbutton on the remote.“AUDIO SETUP” allows yo

58Settings and AdjustmentsSpecifying the rear speaker position and heightSpecify the position and height of the rear speakers,referring to the diagram

59Other OperationsOtherOperationsThis chapter describes how to set theremote for controlling the componentsconnected to the system, listen to theradio

6PrecautionsOn safety• Caution – The use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall int

60Other OperationsOperating Non-SonyComponentsYou can program the remote to control non-Sonycomponents. Once the control signals have beenmemorized,

61Other OperationsThe Numeric CodesCorresponding to theComponent and the Makeof the ComponentUse the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-

62Other OperationsTo control a VCR(the VIDEO and AUX function buttons only)Make Code(s)AIWA 100, 101AKAI 102, 103, 104BLAUPUNKT 105, 106EMERSON 107, 1

63Other OperationsTable of Buttons that YouCan Use to Control EachComponentPressing the following buttons on the remote turns on thesystem and changes

64Other OperationsYou can enter a name of up to 10 characters for presetstations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in thesystem’s front panel

65Other OperationsYou can set the system to turn off automatically at aspecified time.Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.Each time you pr

66AdditionalInformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the system, use this troubleshooting guide to hel

67Additional Information, The protective device on the system has beenactivated because of a short circuit. Turn off thesystem, eliminate the short-c

68Additional InformationThe remote does not function., Make sure you select the correct function on theremote., Pressing the TV CONTROL button sets th

69Additional InformationC:13:00Self-diagnosis FunctionWhen the self-diagnosis function works to prevent the system frommalfunctioning, a five-characte

7Notes on DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Donot touch the surface.• Do not stick paper or tape on the dis

70Additional InformationAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:With 8 ohm loads, both channelsdriven, from 200 – 20 kHz;

71Additional InformationGeneralPower requirements120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption200 WDimensions (approx.) Main unit (Left/ Right) including front s

72Additional InformationTitleThe longest sections of a picture or a music piece on aDVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software;or an al

73Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 41 and 43.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Lan

74Additional InformationIndex to Parts and Controls1 Front Panel Display (33)Indicates the playing time, etc.2 FUNCTION button (20)Selects the compone

75Additional Information1 VIDEO connectors (12)Connect to a VCR.2 TV jacks (11)Connect to a TV.3 CONTROL S IN jack (12)Connects to Sony XBR2 series T

76Additional InformationIndex to Parts and ControlsRemote1 2 34 5 67 8 9>10100AVIR SETSLEEPDVDDISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5TVVIDEO AUXTUNERTVC

77Additional Information7 DISPLAY button (33)Switches the item displayed on the front panel display.remaining or playing time t DVD or CD TEXT tsound

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8GettingStartedThis section describes how to hook upthe system to the speakers, a TVmonitor with audio/video input jacksand other video component. Yo

IndexNumerics1 DISC 444:3 LETTER BOX 534:3 PAN SCAN 534:3 WIDE MODE 5316:9 53AA-B REPEAT 45AyB Repeat 45ALL DISCS 44AM antenna 10, 12Angle 43ANGLE

9Getting StartedInsert the front speakers into the main units as shownbelow. Make sure the front speakers are correctly inserted.Front speakerMain uni