Sony DAV-BC250 User Manual

©2004 Sony Corporation4-255-321-14(2)DVD Home TheatreSystemOperating InstructionsDAV-BC150/BC250

10GBDisc changer systemThe disc changer consists of a playing unit, trays which hold the discs and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc tr

11GBUse the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For d

12GBTips• Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:The Control Menu items vary depending on the disc.• The Control M

Getting Started13GBCheck that you have the following items:•Speakers (5)• Subwoofer (1)• AM loop antenna (1)• FM wire antenna (1)• Speaker cords (3.5

14GBConnect 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 Started15GBTerminals for connecting the speakersDAV-BC150Connect the To theFront speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacksSurround sp

16GBDAV-BC250Notes on placing speakers• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:– Extremely

Getting Started17GB• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.NoteDo not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jac

18GBTo change the speaker cablesIf you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.Detaching With t

Getting Started19GBConnect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.Terminals for connecting the antennasNotes• To prevent noise pickup,

2GB3To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increa

20GBRequired cordsVideo cord for connecting a TVAudio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the app

Getting Started21GBNotes• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.• The system cannot out

22GBDoes your TV accept progressive signals?Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To di

Getting Started23GBOutput the TV or VCR sound from the speakers1Connect audio cords.Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks of TV or VCR to the VIDEO/SAT ja

24GBPositioning the speakersFor the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the liste

Getting Started25GBAdjusting the speaker settings by using the front panel display on the systemYou can set speaker settings using the AMP menu displa

26GBx SP SETUPIf you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and SURROUND.* Only for

Getting Started27GBNarrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track.Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night.NoteDYNAMIC range compression o

28GBDepending 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 Discs29GBAfter following Step 6Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen. You can play the disc interactively by following the

3GB• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been tu

30GBAdditional operations* You cannot pause during JPEG playback.Notes• If there is no disc in the system, “NO DISC” appears in the front panel displa

Playing Discs31GBWhen you stop the disc, the system remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears in the front panel display. Providing

32GBA 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

Playing Discs33GBNotes• Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1.• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear

34GBSelecting an album and track1 Press DISPLAY.The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appear.2 Press X/x to select (ALBUM) then press ENTE

Playing Discs35GBYou can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2

36GBWhen the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Press c to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll

Playing Discs37GBYou can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback

38GBYou can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or by playing back slowly.Notes• Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you

Playing Discs39GBYou can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG), and file (JPEG). As titl

4GBOn cleaningClean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abras

40GBSearching for a chapter/index1 Press DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select the search method.x When playing a DVD (CHAPTER)x Whe

Playing Discs41GBViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel DisplayYou can check disc information, such as the remaining time, tot

42GBWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CDWhen playing an MP3When playing a JPEGNotes• Depending on the type of disc being played and t

Playing Discs43GBViewing the Sound Field, Volume Level, or Frequency in the front panel displayYou can check the current sound field, volume level, fr

44GBChecking the Playing Time and Remaining TimeYou can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the tot

Playing Discs45GBChecking the date information (JPEG only)You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPE

46GBIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD.If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio

Sound Adjustments47GBDisplaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only)When you select [AUDIO], the channels being played are displayed on the sc

48GBYou can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful

Sound Adjustments49GBSelecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button)Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you wa

5GBWelcome!...3Precautions...3About this Manual...

50GBTo turn the surround effect offPress AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel display, or press

Using Various Additional Functions51GBIf various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle.For example

52GBYou can set a playback restriction for a disc.Parental ControlYou can set a playback limit some DVDs according to a predetermined level, such as t

Using Various Additional Functions53GBx When you have already registered a passwordThe display for entering the password appears.6 Enter your password

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 passwo

Other Operations55GBYou can control your TV (SONY only) with the supplied remote.Controlling TVs with the remoteControlling the TVYou can control your

56GB2 Press PROGRESSIVE.The current output signal “-NORMAL-” appears in the front panel display.When “-PROGRE-” appears in the front panel display, th

Other Operations57GB* Except for North American models.2 Press and hold TV CH + while entering the code for transmit time (see table below) using the

58GBTo use a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output levelConnect the satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of thi

Other Operations59GBPresetting Radio StationsYou can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to mi

6GBAdditional InformationTroubleshooting...67Specifications...70Glossary ...

60GBListening to the RadioPreset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 59).1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly

Other Operations61GB1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until FM or AM appears in the front panel display.The last station you received is tuned in.Each time

62GBThe brightness of the front panel display can be set to either of two levels.1 Press AMP MENU.2 Press X or x until “CUSTOMIZE” appears in the fron

Settings and Adjustments63GBBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items, such as picture and sound. You can also set the sub

64GB6 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: [4:3 PAN SCAN]To turn off the Setup DisplayP

Settings and Adjustments65GBChoose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the d

66GBAllows setting up Parental Control and other settings.Select [CUSTOM SETUP] in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the

Additional Information67GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy th

68GBThe surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track.• Make sure the sound field function

Additional Information69GBA disc does not start playing from the beginning.• Repeat Play has been selected (pages 37).Cancel Repeat Play before playin

7GB• 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

70GBAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONSPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 200 – 20,000 Hz; rated65 watts

Additional Information71GBVideo sectionOutputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohmsS video:Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohmsC: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohmsCOMPONENT:Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohmsPB/CB, PR

72GBAlbumSection of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.ChapterSubdivision of a title on a DVD. A title i

Additional Information73GBFilm based software, Video based softwareDVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs conta

74GBFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA "/1 (power) (28)B Disc tray (28)C DISC 1-5 A (eject) indicator

Additional Information75GBFront Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3When listening to the radioWhen playing ba

76GBRear PanelA SPEAKER jacks (14)B VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN jacks (20, 58)C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (20)D MONITOR OUT (VIDEO / S VIDEO) jacks (20)E AM te

Additional Information77GBRemoteA SONY TV DIRECT (56)B PROGRESSIVE (22, 55)C DISC SKIP (28, 30)D MUTING (30)E REPEAT/FM MODE (37, 60)F SLEEP (61)G TUN

78GBThe language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Language code list 1245 Inupiak1248 Indonesian1253 Icelandic1254 Italian1257 He

Additional Information79GBYou can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu.The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual di

8GBNote 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

80GBYou can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote.AMP Menu ListSP SETUPCENTER SPSURR SPF DISTCEN DISTCENTER Y1.0m - 7.0m/3ft - 23ft1.0m

Additional Information81GBNumerics16:9 654:3 LETTER BOX 654:3 PAN SCAN 65AALBUM 34, 39Album 7, 72AMP MENU 25, 58, 62ANGLE 51Antenna Hookups 19AUDIO 46

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

9GBNotes 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