Sony DAV-F200 User Manual

Sony Corporation Printed in China(1)http://www.sony.net/3-398-069-14(1)©2008 Sony CorporationDVD Home Theatre SystemOperating Instructions

10GBGetting Started• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

100GBSelf-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malf

Additional Information101GBSpecificationsAmplifier SectionPower output (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms,1 kHz, 1% THD)RMS output power (reference)FL/F

102GBDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.GlossaryDolby DigitalThis movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby S

Additional Information103GBParental ControlA function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation lev

104GBLanguage Code ListThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language1027

Additional Information105GBIndex to Parts and ControlFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.A Ventilation slotsB "/1 (

106GBA ANTENNA (FM75Ω COAXIAL) jack (22)B VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks (19)C TV (AUDIO IN R/L) jacks (19)D VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack (19)E SAT/CABLE (DIGI

Additional Information107GBA Flashes when the sleep timer is set. (81)B Lights up when the sound of the system is muted. (31, 87)C Displays the USB st

108GBA Ventilation slotsB SPEAKER (FRONT R/FRONT L) jacks (16)C SYSTEM CONTROL jack (16)SubwooferSPEAKERIMPEDANCE USE 3FRONT R FRONT LSYSTEM CONTROLON

Additional Information109GBRemote controlALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONSA – L M – ZANALOG ws (87)ANGLE 6 (32)AUDIO ea (32, 53)CLEAR es (36, 56,

11GBGetting StartedStep 1: Positioning the SystemFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at t

110GBGuide to the Control Menu DisplayYou can use the Control Menu display to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeat

Additional Information111GBExample: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.To turn off the displayPress DISPLAY.List of Control Menu itemsIt

112GB* These items are not displayed when playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video file.[DISC MENU] (page 38)You can display the DVD’s menu.[BROWSIN

Additional Information113GBList of Control Menu Items for USB deviceTip• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in yellow when you select any ite

114GBIndexNumerics4:3 OUTPUT 765.1 Channel Surround 33AA/V SYNC 80AAC file 61ANGLE 32ATTE N UAT E 80AUDIO 75AUDIO (HDMI) 77AUDIO DRC 78AUDIO SETUP 78

12GBGetting Started• Do not place your hand on the speaker driver when lifting the subwoofer. Doing so, the speaker driver may be damaged. When liftin

13GBGetting Started• It is recommended to place the front speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection.To install the sp

14GBGetting Started5 Reconnect the speaker cords to the speakers.The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of

15GBGetting StartedStep 2: Connecting the SystemSee the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pag

16GBGetting StartedTo remove the panel cover of the control unitBefore connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the control unit.Connect the

17GBGetting StartedTo set the speakers at an angleYou can select the angle for the front speaker: 0° and 10°. (The speakers are set to an angle of 10°

18GBGetting Started4 Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being twisted or pinched.5 Tighten the screw to sec

19GBGetting StartedBe sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) before making connections.To listen to T

2GBTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, su

20GBGetting StartedNote• When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go.• When connecting the digital optical cord, inse

21GBGetting StartedNote• The DIGITAL OUT jack outputs audio signals only when DVD function is selected (by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” ap

22GBGetting StartedTo connect to a TV equipped with multiple audio/video inputsYou can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the con

23GBGetting StartedTo attach the stand cover and panel coverAfter connecting the cables, bundle excess cables and attach the panel cover and stand cov

24GBGetting Started4 Attach the stand cover to the rear of the control unit.Store the connected cables and excess portions of the cable ties inside th

25GBGetting StartedAfter connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.To set the demonstration mode

26GBGetting StartedStep 3: Performing the Quick SetupFollow the Steps below to make the basic adjustments for using the system.Displayed items vary de

27GBGetting StartedTo recall the Quick Setup display1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.2 Press DISPLAY while

28GBGetting Started1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The C

29GBGetting StartedStep 4: Changing the Sound SourceYou can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound, etc. by changing the sound source.Press FUNCTION repeatedly u

3GBPrecautionsOn power sources• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.• The system is not disconnected from th

30GBPlaying a Disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supp

Disc31GBOther operations1)Except for JPEG image files.2)Scan speeds may differ with some discs.3)DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VIDEO CD only.4)Except for

32GBTo change the anglesIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the viewing angle.Press ANGLE during

Disc33GBdisplayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.x DVD-VRThe types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are disp

34GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.PBC playback allow

Disc35GBNote• Depending on where you stop the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point.• The point where you stopped playi

36GB4 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

Disc37GB1 Press DISPLAY during playback.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Press X/x to select [SHUFFLE], then press .The option

38GB• [TITLE]: You can repeat the current title on a disc.• [CHAPTER]: You can repeat the current chapter.x VIDEO CD/CD•[OFF]: Off.• [DISC]: You can r

Disc39GBTo display the DVD’s menu on the Control Menu display1 Press DISPLAY during playback.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Pre

4GBTable of ContentsAbout This Operating Instructions...3Playable Discs...5Getting StartedStep 1: Positio

40GB2 Press X/x to select the search method.Example: [CHAPTER][** (**)] is selected (** refers to a number).The number in parentheses indicates the t

Disc41GBPlaying MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files You can play the MP3 files or JPEG image files:• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 file) or “.JPG”/“.JPE

42GBPress X/x to select a file and press .The system starts playing the selected file. You can turn the file list off by pressing DVD MENU. Pressing

Disc43GBPress C/X/x/c to select the JPEG image file you want to view, then press .To return to normal screen, press O RETURN.Note• PICTURE NAVI does

44GBYou can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 files and JPEG image files in the same folder on a DATA CD or DATA DVD.1 Load a DAT

Disc45GBTo select an effect for JPEG image files in the slide show1 Press DISPLAY twice.The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen.2 Press X/x

46GBfiles with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.Tip• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image file

Disc47GB2 Press X/x to select a file and press .The selected file starts playing.To go to the next or previous pagePress / .To return to the previous

48GB5 Press X/x to select [SYSTEM SETUP], then press .The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.6 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL t], then press .

Disc49GB1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display.2 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu

5GBPlayable Discs1)MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG1 Audio La

50GBEnjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding ModeYou can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding modes.

Sound Adjustment51GB4 Press .The selected decoding mode is applied.5 Press SYSTEM MENU.The system menu turns off.To turn the surround effect offSelect

52GBSelecting the Sound ModeYou can select a suitable sound mode for various sources such as movies or music.Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during pl

Sound Adjustment53GBEnjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound(DUAL MONO)You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives or plays the Dolby D

54GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.Tip• You can operate the tuner

Tuner55GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 54)).1 Press FUNCTION repeate

56GBYou can enter a name for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front panel display when a station is selected.Only one n

Tuner57GBUsing the Radio Data System (RDS)(European model only)The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to sen

58GBUsing the Control for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” SyncThis function is available on TVs with the “BRAVIA” Sync function only.By connecting Sony com

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device59GBTo set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function to on/off1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front

6GB3)DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 4)DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. a

60GB(System Power Off)When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the system’s remote, the system turns off aut

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device61GBPlaying Back Audio Files/JPEG Image Files of a USB DeviceYou can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG i

62GB• The system can play back the following files.The system will play back any data with the extension above, even if it is not MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG for

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device63GB7 Press X/x to select a folder.x To play audio files in a folderPress H to start playing the selected folder

64GB3 Press X/x to select [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], then press .The options for [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] appear.4 Press X/x to select [IMAGE].5 Press .6

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device65GB• [FAST]: You can set the duration shorter than [NORMAL].• [SLOW 1]: You can set the duration longer than [N

66GBYou can play the audio files on the USB device in random order.Note• Same song may be played repeatedly when you are playing audio files.1 Press

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device67GB• [FOLDER]: You can repeat the current folder.• [TRACK] (audio files only): You can repeat the current file.

68GBPress DISPLAY repeatedly.Each time you press DISPLAY while playing the USB device, the display changes:1 y 21 Playing time and current track numbe

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device69GBNote• Characters/marks may not be displayed in some languages.• Depending on the type of file being played,

7GBNote on DualDiscsA DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side

70GBTransferring Songs in a USB DeviceYou can transfer songs on an audio CD in a USB device by encoding to MP3 format. You can also transfer the MP3 f

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device71GB5 Select a track that you want to transfer.x To select the desired trackPress X/x to select the track, then

72GB6 Select an MP3 file/folder that you want to transfer.x To select the desired MP3 file/folderPress X/x to select the MP3 file/folder, then press .

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device73GBUsing the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT AdapterThe DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) adapter (not supplied) is for enjoying s

74GBUsing the Setup DisplayYou can make various adjustments of items such as picture and sound.Displayed items vary depending on the country model.Not

Other Operation75GBTo reset all of the [SETUP] settingsTo reset all of the [SETUP] settings, see “Returning the [SETUP] settings to the default” (page

76GBNote• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice versa.x [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]

Other Operation77GBx [HDMI RESOLUTION]You can select the type of video signal that is output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the t

78GBx [JPEG RESOLUTION]You can select the resolution of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack.[SD ]: The system outputs standard resolution w

Other Operation79GB[ON]: The screen saver image appears if you do not operate the system for about 15 minutes.[OFF]: Off.x [BACKGROUND]You can select

8GBThis system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

80GBAdjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound(A/V SYNC) When the sound does not match the pictures on the TV screen, you can adjust the del

Other Operation81GBEnjoying the Sound at Low VolumeYou can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is

82GBChanging the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and IlluminationThe brightness of the front panel display and illumination can be set to either

Other Operation83GBYou can set the type of illumination for the front panel.1 Press SYSTEM MENU.2 Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE” appears in t

84GB6 Track and index** VIDEO CD only.x Super VCD1 Playing time of the current track2 Track text3 Track and index numberx DATA CD (MP3 file)/DATA DVD

Other Operation85GBx VIDEO CD (without PBC functions)/CD• T **:**Playing time of the current track• T-**:**Remaining time of the current track• D **:*

86GBYou can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image file.Press DISPLAY twice during playback.The

Other Operation87GBCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the code tha

88GBTip• The function of these buttons are same as the remote buttons of the SONY TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.Retur

Other Operation89GBYou can return the [SETUP] settings (page 74) other than [PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default settings.1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly unt

9GBGetting StartedTo insert batteries into the remoteInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the

90GBPrecautionsOn power sources• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disc

Additional Information91GBNotes about the DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do n

92GBTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the probl

Additional Information93GBSoundPicture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed.• If the picture output from your system goes through your VCR to

94GBOperationThe sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3 file.• Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO (page 32).• Make

Additional Information95GBThe JPEG image file cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level

96GBUSB device[Data error] appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.• The MP3 file/JPEG image file/DivX video file you want to play

Additional Information97GBThe sound is distorted. • The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Send audio files encoded with higher bit

98GBThe USB device (audio file/ JPEG image file) cannot be played back.• USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 are

Additional Information99GBTransferring to a USB device results in an error.• You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” (supp