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Sony DAV-S300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Compact AV System
Operating Instructions
DAV-S300
2001 Sony Corporation
4-234-862-11(1)
TV
SLEEP
FUNCTION
1
2
3
SOUND
FIELD
4
5
6
BAND
7
8
9
ENTER
DISPLAY
>10
10/0
P.MODE
AUDIO
ANGLE SUBTITLE
PRESET
TUNING
PREV
NEXT
PLAY/SELECT
PAUSE
STOP
TITLE
DVD MENU
VOL
ENTER
DVD
DISPLAY
RETURN
MUTING

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  • Page 1 Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-S300 2001 Sony Corporation 4-234-862-11(1) SLEEP FUNCTION SOUND FIELD BAND ENTER DISPLAY >10 10/0 P.MODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE PRESET TUNING PREV NEXT PLAY/SELECT PAUSE STOP TITLE DVD MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MUTING...
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact AV System. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This System Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 6 Getting Started 7 Unpacking 7 Speaker System Hookup 8 Antenna Hookups 10 TV and Video Component Hookups 11 Connecting the AC Power Cord 12 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 13 Speaker Setup 14 Presetting Radio Stations 17...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About This Manual Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the system. • The icons on the right are used in this manual: This System Can Play the Following Discs Disc logo Contents...
  • Page 5 Terms for discs • Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers further away from the set. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed system is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the system to the speakers, a TV monitor with audio/video input jacks and other video component. You cannot connect this system to a TV monitor which does not have a video input connector.

  • Page 8: Speaker System Hookup

    Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 14. Required cords Speaker cords (supplied) The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the...
  • Page 9 To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped end of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord.

  • Page 10: Antenna Hookups

    Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. AM loop antenna (supplied) FM wire antenna (supplied) VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAXIAL Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components.

  • Page 11: Tv And Video Component Hookups

    TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (supplied) Yellow Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) Jacks for connecting video components...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Connecting the AC Power Cord Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 8). Connect the AC power cords (mains leads) of your TV/ video components to a wall outlet.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Language For On-Screen Display

    Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. The default language is “ENGLISH.” Open the cover. DVD SETUP ENTER </M/m/, Press DVD SETUP and select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using M/m, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 14: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup For the best possible surround sound all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system lets you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position.
  • Page 15 x Size When you do not connect center or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and REAR. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them. The default settings are underlined.
  • Page 16 Speaker Setup To specify the balance and level of the speakers Press TEST TONE on the remote. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display <<LEVEL >> on the front panel display. Sit at your listening position and select the item to be adjusted using M/m.

  • Page 17: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations of AM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume to the minimum. BAND >10 10/0 PRESET +/– TUNING +/– ENTER Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel display.

  • Page 18: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. ?/1 (POWER) Adjust the volume. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system.
  • Page 19 You can turn on the system using the remote Press ?/1 (POWER) when the indicator by the ?/1 (POWER) button on the front panel is lit in red. Notes • If you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, the screen saver image appears automatically.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Sound Field

    Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. CINEMA STUDIO A* Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. CINEMA STUDIO B* Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater”...
  • Page 21 Sound field Effect V. MULTI DIMENSION* Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear (Virtual Multi Dimension) speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30°...

  • Page 22: Customizing Sound Fields

    Customizing Sound Fields By adjusting the surround parameters of the front, rear and center speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situations. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in memory indefinitely (unless the system is unplugged for about a day).

  • Page 23: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The system stores the point where you stopped the disc and when “RESUME” appears on the front panel display, you can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not open the disc tray, Resume Play is available even if you turn the power off.

  • Page 24: Using The Menu For Each Dvd

    Using the Menu for Each DVD Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.

  • Page 25: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. On this system, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ., >, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback.

  • Page 26: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be restored in the system and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.

  • Page 27: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3. The programmed titles, chapters or tracks are displayed from 2 in order. Press H to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press CLEAR. To change programming 1 In Step 2, select the program number of the title, chapter or track you want to change using M/m.

  • Page 28: Using The Front Panel Display

    Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. Open the cover. TIME You can turn off the front panel display Press DIMMER on the remote.
  • Page 29 When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Display information while playing a disc Current surround Current index format number Playing Playing time status Current track Lights up during number PBC playback (VIDEO CD only) Checking the remaining time Press TIME. Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the following chart.

  • Page 30: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Z Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, change the angles, etc.

  • Page 31: Control Menu Display

    Select the item you want using M/m, then press , or ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Items 1 : ENGLISH To select, press , then ENTER 1 2 ( 2 7 )

  • Page 32: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List (DVD only) (page 32) TITLE (DVD only) (page 32) CHAPTER (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 32) TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 32) INDEX (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) SCENE (page 32) You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/ index/scene.

  • Page 33: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Press , or ENTER. “ ” is changed to “— — 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY – – ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Enter with number buttons, then ENTER Select the number of the title, chapter, track, index or scene you want to search for using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Start Point Using The Time Code

    Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code Z You can search by inputting the time code. Select “TIME” after pressing DVD DISPLAY. The time code corresponds to the approximate actual playing time. For example, to search for a scene 2 hours 30 minutes 20 seconds past the beginning, input 2:30:20.

  • Page 35: Changing The Sounds

    Changing the Sounds Z With DVDs recorded with multilingual sounds, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.

  • Page 36: Displaying The Subtitles

    Changing the Sounds • Dolby Surround 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND To select, press , then ENTER • Dolby Digital 5.1ch 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 To select, press , then ENTER • DTS 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1...

  • Page 37: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

  • Page 38: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 25).
  • Page 39 Setting a portion for AyB repeat Select “SET ,” in “A-B REPEAT.” The A-B REPEAT setting display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 To select, press , then ENTER...

  • Page 40: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information Z You can check the play information on the bit rate, bit rate history or the portion where the disc is played (layer). While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed by Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio by kbps (kilo bit per second).

  • Page 41: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SETUP menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the system. Using the Setup Display Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjusting the picture, etc.
  • Page 42 Using the Setup Display Select the main item you want using M/m, and then press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Main item To set, press , then To quit, press DVD SETUP SETUP SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE:...

  • Page 43: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 44) ENGLISH CHINESE1 CHINESE2 DVD MENU ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS / AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) AUDIO FOLLOW SUBTITLE (same as DVD MENU)

  • Page 44: Setting The Language For Display And Sound (Language Setup)

    Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Z Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP. “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for on-screen display or sound. The default settings are underlined. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for the “OSD.”...

  • Page 45: Settings For Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) Z Select “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP. “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To set, press , then ENTER...

  • Page 46: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP. “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP COLOR SYSTEM: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press DVD SETUP SETUP...
  • Page 47 xWhen you have already entered a password The display for confirming the password appears. Skip Step 2. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN To cancel, press SETUP DVD SETUP Enter a password in 4 digits using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
  • Page 48 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) To return to the normal screen Press DVD SETUP. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7, then press H. To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD”...

  • Page 49: Settings For Sound (Audio Setup)

    Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Select “AUDIO SETUP” after pressing DVD SETUP. “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to select the sound track. The default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP TRACK SELECTION: To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press SETUP DVD SETUP xTRACK SELECTION Gives the sound track which contains the highest number...
  • Page 50 Settings for Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) Specifying the rear speaker position and height If you select other than “NONE” in “REAR,” specify the position and height of the rear speakers, referring to the diagram on page 15. The default setting is underlined. •...

  • Page 51: Other Operations

    Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may reset to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.

  • Page 52: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote

    15, 18 PIONEER 09, 25, 26, 40 RCA/PROSCAN 02, 10, 27, 28, 29 SAMSUNG 02, 03, 15, 31, 32, 33, 34 SANYO SHARP SONY TELEFUNKEN 23, 36, 37, 38 THOMSON 30, 37, 39 TOSHIBA 35, 40, 41 ZENITH 42, 43 You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 53: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 17). FUNCTION PRESET +/– FUNCTION >10 10/0 PRESET +/– Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TUNER” appears on the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. Press PRESET + or PRESET –...

  • Page 54: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming Preset Stations Z You can enter a name of up to 7 characters for preset stations. These names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the system’s front panel display when a station is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station.

  • Page 55: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Z You can set the system to turn off automatically at a specified time. SLEEP >10 10/0 Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 57 , Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” is displayed on the front panel display. , The protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.
  • Page 58 , Press DIMMER on the remote. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” is displayed on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The numbers or letters of 5 characters are displayed on the front panel display.

  • Page 59: Self-Diagnosis Function

    , Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly. • To prevent the system from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has worked. , When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E 61 10)

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode 30 W + 30 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround mode Front: 30 W + 30 W Center*: 30 W Rear*: 30 W + 30 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 30 W (3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
  • Page 62 Glossary Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.

  • Page 63: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 35 and 44. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian...

  • Page 64: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 ?/1 (POWER) switch and indicator (18) Turns on and off the power of the system. 2 Disc tray (18) Place a disc on the tray. 3 g remote sensor (7) Accepts the remote control signals.
  • Page 65 Rear Panel VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COAXIAL 1 AM antenna connector (10) Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna. 2 FM 75 COAXIAL antenna connector (10) Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna. 3 VIDEO 1 connectors (11) Connect to a VCR.
  • Page 66 Index to Parts and Controls Remote SLEEP FUNCTION SOUND FIELD BAND ENTER DISPLAY >10 10/0 P.MODE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE PRESET TUNING PREV NEXT PLAY/SELECT PAUSE STOP TITLE DVD MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN MUTING 1 SLEEP button (55) Activates the sleep timer. 2 TV ?/1 (POWER) switch (52) Turns the TV on and off.
  • Page 67 Remote SLEEP REPEAT CLEAR SLOW TEST TIME SETUP MENU TONE DIMMER LEVEL MONO/ CENTER REAR WOOFER STEREO NAME TV VOL TV CH VIDEO MEMORY Inside the cover wh CLEAR button Press to return to the Continuous play, etc. wj REPEAT button (38) Displays the “REPEAT”...

  • Page 68: Index

    Setup display 41 DISTANCE 15, 50 Dolby Digital 20, 61 DTS 49 DVD 18 DVD MENU 24, 44 Sony Corporation Printed in China F, G Fast Forward 19 Fast Reverse 19 Front panel display 28 Handling discs 6 Hi-speed search 19...

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