Sony DAV-DX155 User Manual

©2006 Sony Corporation2-661-595-14(1)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-DX155/DX255/DX315*DAV-DX255/DX315 only*

10GBGetting Started – BASIC –Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker.(For the front speakers of DAV-DX315 only.)Note•

Sony Corporation Printed in ChinaRemote controlAMP MENU wg (22, 31, 60, 62, 97)ANGLE 5 (47)AUDIO 4 (42)CLEAR ef (36, 58, 60, 71)D.TUNING wf (58)DISC

11GBGetting Started – BASIC –3 Secure the pedestal to the post.Note• If it is hard to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pe

12GBGetting Started – BASIC –5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.Note• Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedesta

13GBGetting Started – BASIC –This hookup is the basic connection of the system to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 24. For othe

14GBGetting Started – BASIC –DAV-DX315COAXIALAMFM75SPEAKERFRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER WOOFERCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTTV/VCRMONITOR OUTANTENNA(DVD ONLY

15GBGetting Started – BASIC –1 Connecting the SpeakersRequired cordsThe connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label

16GBGetting Started – BASIC –Tip• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pr

17GBGetting Started – BASIC –To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.Note• Be sure to

18GBGetting Started – BASIC –Positioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the sam

19GBGetting Started – BASIC –Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.1 Turn on the TV.2 Press [/1.

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

20GBGetting Started – BASIC –10Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES], then press ENTER.Se

21GBGetting Started – BASIC –To recall the Quick Setup display1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x t

22GBAfter connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the

Getting Started – ADVANCED –23GB1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations belo

24GBSelect a hookup suitable for the jacks on your TV.Connecting the video cordsSends a played back DVD image to a TV.Check the jacks of your TV, and

Getting Started – ADVANCED –25GBC To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacksConnect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPON

26GBx P AUTO (PROGRESSIVE AUTO)Select this setting when:– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ja

Getting Started – ADVANCED –27GB You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For vid

28GBTip• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound.Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect th

29GBBasic OperationsDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied wit

3GBdisconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.Installing• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.• Do no

30GBBasic OperationsTo save the power in standby modePress "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.Additional

31GBBasic OperationsSelecting the connected componentYou can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VCR jacks on the rear panel. Refer to t

32GBBasic OperationsYou can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system.For details, see “TV Hookup (Advanced)” (page 24) and “Other Co

Sound Adjustments33GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting

34GBUsing only the front speaker and subwooferx 2 CHANNEL STEREOThis mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Stan

Various Functions for Playing Discs35GBYou can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly.Note• Depe

36GBYou can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD/DATA DVD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are as

Various Functions for Playing Discs37GBYou can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during play

38GB• When using the Resume function on CD Graphics (Latin American models only), playback starts from the beginning of the track.Tip• To play from th

Various Functions for Playing Discs39GB5 Select the track you want to program.For example, select track [02].Press X/x to select [02] under [T], then

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

40GBYou can have the system “shuffle” tracks. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order.Note• Same song may be played repeatedly du

Various Functions for Playing Discs41GBYou can play all the titles, tracks or albums on a disc or a single title, chapter, track, or album repeatedly.

42GBA 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

Various Functions for Playing Discs43GB•[2: SUB]•[2: MAIN+SUB]Note• [2: MAIN], [2: SUB], and [2: MAIN+SUB] do not appear when one audio stream is reco

44GBAbout audio signalsAudio signals recorded in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate spea

Various Functions for Playing Discs45GBViewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel displayYou can check disc information, such as t

46GB• C **:**:**Playing time of the current chapter• C–**:**:**Remaining time of the current chapterx When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)• **

Various Functions for Playing Discs47GBChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag

48GBIf 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

Various Functions for Playing Discs49GBWhat is MP3/JPEG?MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image com

5GBAdvanced Settings and AdjustmentsLocking Discs ...63(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)Getting Optimal

50GBWhen you insert a DATA CD or DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks

Various Functions for Playing Discs51GBPressing MENU again will display the album list.To stop playbackPress x.To play the next or previous MP3 audio

52GBPress CLEAR to return to normal view.To stop playbackPress x.Tip• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the screen. To display the additi

Various Functions for Playing Discs53GBYou can turn the album list on and off by pressing MENU repeatedly.Tip• When you select [AUTO], the system can

54GB• [MODE4]: The images randomly cycle through the effects.• [MODE5]: The next image slides over the previous image.• [OFF]: Turns off this function

Various Functions for Playing Discs55GBfiles with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if they do not contain a DivX video.Tip• For details about playable

56GBTip• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play the DivX video files as many times as the preset number. The following occurrences are

Tuner Functions57GBYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press FUNCTION rep

58GBPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 57)).1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER FM” or “TU

Tuner Functions59GBViewing the station name or frequency in the front panel displayWhen the system is set to “TUNER AM” or “TUNER FM,” you can check t

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 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 Operations61GBOperating for the THEATRE SYNC functionPoint the remote to the direction of TV and this system, then press THEATRE SYNC once.If th

62GBYou 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 minutes decrements.P

Advanced Settings and Adjustments63GBYou can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc.• Custom Parental Control You can set playback

64GBTo play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] d

Advanced Settings and Adjustments65GB5 Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then press ENTER.The selection items for [STANDARD] are displayed.6 Press X/x t

66GBChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then

Advanced Settings and Adjustments67GB• [STANDARD]: when installing all the speakers normally.• [NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround spe

68GB• The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. It does not indicate the speakers which output sound.• When you change the [

Advanced Settings and Adjustments69GBface the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be qui

7GB“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.Note about CDs/DVDsThe system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs recorded in

70GB– do not change the disc.– do not insert or eject a disc.– do not connect the headphones.– do not disconnect the calibration mic.By using the Setu

Advanced Settings and Adjustments71GB5 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER.The options for the selected item appear.Example: [TV TYPE]6 Select

72GB[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track.Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup Display. To use

Advanced Settings and Adjustments73GBNote• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or vice vers

74GBx [4:3 OUTPUT]This setting is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in [SCREEN SETUP] to [16:9] (page 72). Adjust this to watch 4:3 aspect ratio p

Advanced Settings and Adjustments75GBx [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or off.x [AUDIO DRC] (DV

76GBNote• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.• When you change the [SIZE] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to [S

Advanced Settings and Adjustments77GBx [LEVEL (SURROUND)]You can vary the level of surround speakers as follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] fo

78GB You can return the system parameters, such as preset stations, to the default settings.1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.2 Press x, A, and &

Additional Information79GBOn power sources• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.• The unit is not disconnect

8GBoperating instructions for the recording device.Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been cor

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 Information81GBprotection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems even when you

82GBpreset stations). Preset the stations (page 57).• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the front panel display.The remote does not funct

Additional Information83GBYou cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat Play.• Depending on the disc, you may no

84GBAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSfor the US modelDAV-DX155POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (FTC Output Power): FL/FR/SL/SR/C: 84 W/ch 3 ohm at

Additional Information85GBCenter*: 143 W(with SS-CT51)Surround*: 143 W + 143 W(with SS-TS51)Subwoofer*: 285 W(with SS-WS52B)Other models:Stereo mode (

86GBSubwooferSpeaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shieldedSpeaker unit 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. cone typeRated impedance 3.0 ohms (SS-WS52)1.5 o

Additional Information87GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a tit

88GBa worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses the v

Additional Information89GBTitleThe longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audi

9GBGetting Started – BASIC –See Unpacking in Specifications, page 84.Inserting batteries into the remoteYou can control the system using the supplied

90GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Parental Control Area Code ListLanguage Code ListCode Language Code Language Co

Additional Information91GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front panelA "/1 (on/standby) (29)B Front panel displ

92GBFront panel displayAbout the indications in the front panel displayA Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the fron

Additional Information93GBUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change t

94GB1)Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/CDs, album number for DATA CDs/DATA DVDs. DivX video album numbe

Additional Information95GB* The DivX function is available on all models except for that of North America.** These items are not displayed when playin

96GBYou 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 Information97GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListAMP menuDEMO DEMO ONDEMO OFFDIMMER DIMMER ONDIMMER

98GBNumerics16:9 724:3 LETTER BOX 724:3 OUTPUT 744:3 PAN SCAN 725.1 Channel Surround 43AA/V SYNC 48ALBUM 36Album 87AMP MENU 22, 31, 62AMP menu list 97

99GBSCREEN SETUP 72Searching 35Selecting 32SETUP 70Setup Display 70, 96Shuffle Play 40SLEEP 62Slide Show 52Slow-motion Play 35Sound Field 33SPEAKER FO