Sony DAV-SC8 User Manual

©2003 Sony Corporation4-248-418-11(1)Compact AV SystemOperating InstructionsDAV-SC8

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 cordsSCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the

Getting Started19GBNotes• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.• The system cannot out

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

20GBNotes• Do not connect the system to a VCR. If you pass video signals from the system via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen

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

46GBAdjusting the subwooferYou can adjust the subwoofer according to the playback source.Set the MODE switch on the subwoofer according to the source.

Sound Adjustments47GBNotes• The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when the input stream is Dolby Digital format.• When you connect the headphones

48GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.For example, while playing a scene of a train

Using Various Additional Functions49GBIf subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitl

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

50GBYou can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can set the playback restrictions so that the system will n

Using Various Additional Functions51GB5 Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER.“Custom parental control is set.” ap

52GBLimiting playback for children (Parental Control)(DVD only)Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the ag

Using Various Additional Functions53GB5 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.6 Press X/x

54GBPlaying the disc for which Parental Control is set1 Insert the disc and press H.The PARENTAL CONTROL display appears.2 Enter your 4-digit password

Other Operations55GBBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied remote.Notes• If you enter a new code number, the code n

56GBControlling the TVYou can control your TV using the buttons below.Using the number buttons for controlling the TVWhen you set the remote to the TV

Other Operations57GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to mi

58GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 57).1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly

Other Operations59GBNaming Preset StationsYou can enter a name of up to 6 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in 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

60GBWhat is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information alo

Other Operations61GBYou can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly until “CUSTOMIZE” appears in the

62GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the S

Settings and Adjustments63GBTo turn off the Setup DisplayPress DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.* When you select “RESET”

64GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the S

Settings and Adjustments65GBx LINESelect the output method for video signals from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the rear panel of the system.No

66GBx AUDIO DRCNarrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track.Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.NoteDYNAMIC range compression only

Settings and Adjustments67GBNotes• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.• Depending on the settings of other speakers, subwoofer m

68GBx LEVELYou can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.x BALANCEYou can vary the balance

Settings and Adjustments69GBSetting the speakers by using the front panel display on the systemYou can set the speakers by using the AMP menu that is

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 Information71GBThe surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.• Make sure th

72GBThe JPEG image file cannot be played.• The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or Joliet.• The MP3

Additional Information73GBAmplifier sectionStereo mode 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)Surround mode Front: 100 W + 100 WCentre*: 100 WSurrou

74GBSubwooferSpeaker system Active subwoofer, Magnetically shieldedSpeaker unit 20 cm dia. cone typeEnclosure type Advanced SAW typeAmplifier sectionC

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

76GBSuper Audio CDThis audio format is based upon the current audio CD standards but includes a greater amount of information which provides higher qu

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 (19)C VIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jack (18)D VIDEO 2 ANALOG IN jack (18)E AM terminals (16)

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

84GBNumerics16:9 644:3 LETTER BOX 644:3 PAN SCAN 64AAerial Hookups 16ALBUM 26, 34Album 6, 74ANGLE 48AUDIO 41, 63AUDIO DRC 66BBACKGROUND 64BALANCE 68BA

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

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