Sony DAV-SC5 User Manual

©2003 Sony Corporation4-248-408-12(2)Compact AV SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-SC5

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

Getting Started11GBCheck that you have the following items:•Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop aerial (1)• FM wire aerial (1)• Speaker cords (3.5m ×

12GBConnect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect an

Getting Started13GBTerminals for connecting the speakersNote on placing speakersUse caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplie

14GBNoteDo not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.TipConnect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the in

Getting Started15GBTo change the speaker cablesIf you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.D

16GBConnect the supplied AM/FM aerials for listening to the radio.Terminals for connecting the aerialsNotes• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

Getting Started17GBTipIf you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM aerial as shown

18GBRequired cordsVideo cord for connecting a TVAudio/video cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to t

Getting Started19GBSetup for the system (for Asian models)Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected.The initial setting f

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

20GBBefore connecting the mains lead of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 13).Step 4: Connecting the Mains Le

Getting Started21GBFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening posi

22GBDepending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.1 Turn on

Playing Discs23GBTo turn off the systemPress "/1 on the remote. The system enters standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up in red. To tur

24GBWhen you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. As long as you do not

Playing Discs25GBWith PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations.PBC p

26GBYou can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet f

Playing Discs27GB4 Select (TRACK) using X/x and press ENTER.The list of tracks contained in the current album appears.When the list of all tracks or

28GBSelecting an album and file1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu and name of the JPEG data disc appears.2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press

Playing Discs29GBEnjoying Slide show on a JPEG data disc 1 Press M while displaying a JPEG image.Slide show starts from the current image.2 Press H wh

3GBOn power sourcesAC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.On placement• Place the system in a location with adequate ventila

30GBYou 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

Playing Discs31GB6 Press H to start Program Play.Program Play begins.When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.Other

32GBSetting the shuffle mode in the Control MenuYou can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only).1 Press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu

Playing Discs33GBx When playing a DVD•OFF: does not play repeatedly.• ALL: repeats all the titles.• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.• CHAPT

34GBTo change the scan speed (DVD/VIDEO CD only)Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With eac

Playing Discs35GBx When playing a DVD (TITLE)x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK)x When playing a Super Audio CD (TRACK)x When playing a CD (TRACK)x When

36GB5 Press ENTER.The system starts playback from the selected number.To turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu

Playing Discs37GBWhen playing back a DVD When playing back a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CDTITLE H M SCHAPHMSCHAPHMSCHAPTITLE

38GBWhen playing back an MP3When playing back a JPEGNotes• Depending on the type of disc being played and the playing mode, the disc information may n

Playing Discs39GBChecking the Playing Time and Remaining TimeYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track

4GBWelcome!...2Precautions...3About this Manual...

40GBChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data.

Sound Adjustments41GBIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.If the DVD is recorded

42GBTo turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.Notes• For discs not in multiple audio format, you c

Sound Adjustments43GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting

44GBUsing only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO)This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Sta

Sound Adjustments45GBSelecting other sound fieldsPress SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front pa

46GBThis 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 BASS L

Using Various Additional Functions47GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.For example

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

Using Various Additional Functions49GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can set the playback rest

5GBAdditional InformationTroubleshooting...70Specifications...73Glossary ...

50GB5 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 Functions51GBLimiting playback for children (Parental Control)(DVD only)Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a p

52GB5 Press X /x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.6 Press X/x to select a geographic area as th

Using Various Additional Functions53GBPlaying the disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press H.The PARENTAL CONTROL display app

54GBBy 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 Operations55GBControlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.Using the number buttons for controlling the TVWhen you set the

56GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.1 Press BA

Other Operations57GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 56).1 Press FUNC

58GBNaming Preset StationsYou can enter a name of up to 6 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s fron

Other Operations59GBYou can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time up to 180

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 return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings.1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “CUSTOM

Settings and Adjustments61GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the sub

62GBTo turn off the Setup DisplayPress DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.* When you select “RESET” in step 2, the following

Settings and Adjustments63GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the d

64GBx COMPONENT OUTThis will change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. See page 75 for more information about

Settings and Adjustments65GBx TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)Gives the sound track having the highest number of channels priority when you play a DVD on wh

66GBTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. T

Settings and Adjustments67GBx DISTANCEThe default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below.Be sure to ch

68GBAdjusting the speaker balance and level by using the test tone1 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.The Setup Display appears.2 Press X or x repeatedly t

Settings and Adjustments69GB• LEVELThe AMP menu is cancelled when you do not operate the remote for several seconds.C.D. (centre speaker distance)Up t

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

70GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before reque

Additional Information71GBThere is no sound from the subwoofer.• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 66). • Set the sound field to “

72GBThe title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.• The system can only display alphabetical letters and numbers. Other charact

Additional Information73GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode 90 W + 90 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)Surround mode Front: 90 W + 90 WCentre*: 90 WSurround*:

74GBSubwooferSpeaker system Bass reflexSpeaker unit 160 mm dia. cone typeRated impedance 4 ohmsDimensions (approx.) 190 × 384 × 357 mm (w/h/d)Mass (ap

Additional Information75GBDolby Surround Pro LogicAs one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels from two-c

76GBProgressive formatIn contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines

Additional Information77GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA Disc slot (22)B A (eject) (22)C H (play) (22)

78GBFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC functions), or MP3When listening to the ra

Additional Information79GBWhen playing back a JPEG fileCurrent file numberPlaying status

8GBNotes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode) cannot be played on this player due to the reco

80GBRear PanelA SPEAKER jacks (13)B VIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (18)C VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jack (18)D VIDEO 2 ANALOG IN jack (18)E MONITOR OUT (VIDE

Additional Information81GBRemoteNoteThis remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile.A S

82GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language code list 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelandic1254 Italian1257 He

Additional Information83GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual di

84GBNumerics16:9 634:3 LETTER BOX 634:3 PAN SCAN 63AAerial Hookups 16ALBUM 26, 34Album 6, 74ANGLE 47AUDIO 41, 62AUDIO DRC 65BBACKGROUND 63BALANCE 67BA

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

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