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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact AV System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc.
Table of Contents WARNING ... 2 Welcome! ... 3 Precautions ... 4 About this Manual ... 7 This system Can Play the Following Discs ... 7 Notes about the Discs ... 9 Index to Parts and Controls ... 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 14 Getting Started ...
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Sound Adjustments ... 46 Changing the Sound ... 46 Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Decoding) ... 48 Enjoying Surround Sound ... 48 Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo) ... 51 Adjusting the level parameters ... 51 Enjoying Movies ...
About this Manual • 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 names as those on the remote. • The icons used in this manual are explained below: Icon Meaning...
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Title structure Chapter VIDEO CD, Super Track Audio CD, or CD Index structure Album structure Track Note 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 depending on the disc type.
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel STANDBY 1 POWER switch (31) 2 STANDBY indicator (31) 3 Disc slot (31) 4 A (Eject) (31) 5 H (play) (31) 6 X (pause) (32) 7 x (stop) (30, 31) 8 ./>...
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Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current sound Playing status TITLE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC Current title Current surround number format When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 Current sound TRACK SACD Playing status Current track number When listening to the radio Preset number...
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Rear Panel FRONT FRONT CENTER WOOFER IMPEDANCE R E A R R E A R WOOFER 3Ω EXCEPT WOOFER 3Ω SPEAKER 1 SPEAKER jacks (18) 2 AM antenna (20) 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch (67, 72) 4 VIDEO 1 jacks (22) 5 VIDEO 2 jacks (22) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT...
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Remote > 10 10/0 Note This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for awhile. 1 TV [/1 (on/standby) (59) 2 Z (EJECT) (31) 3 NAME (62) 4 STEREO/MONO (61) 5 MEMORY (29) 6 CLEAR (36, 38, 39, 41) 7 PLAY MODE (36, 38, 39) 8 AUDIO (46)
Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Control Menu Current playing title number (Video CD/ Super Audio CD/CD: track number) Current playing chapter...
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AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 46) SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page ANGLE (DVD only) (page 52) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/ Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 38) REPEAT (page 39) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 54) Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display Control Menu display off The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.
Getting Started Quick Overview This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away. For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 65. For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 66. Unpacking Check that you have the following items: •...
Inserting Batteries into the Remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor Notes •...
Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Rear speakers Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (R) Note on placing speakers Use caution when placing the subwoofer or front/rear speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
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To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker...
Step 2: Antenna Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna FRONT FRONT CENTER WOOFER R E A R R E A R SPEAKER Notes •...
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If you have poor FM reception Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. Outdoor FM antenna Note If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor 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...
To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing 1 (power) on the remote while pressing X (pause) button on the system. You need to hold the X button until DAV-S880 appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while pressing the X button on the system.
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 allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
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Specifying the speaker parameters To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level. You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 69).
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xDISTANCE You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined. • F. D. 5 m (17 ft) (front speakers distance) Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 foot) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet).
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Height diagram • R. H. LOW Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D. • R. H. HIGH Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C. These parameters are not available when “REAR” is set to “NO”. To specify the balance and level of the speakers Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display.
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xLEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined. • C. LEVEL (0 dB) (center speaker level) Adjust the level of the center speaker (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.). •...
Presetting Radio Stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum. MEMORY PRESET –/+ 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel display.
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5 Press ENTER. The station is stored. 6 Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING + or – repeatedly in 2 to tune in the station manually. To change the preset number Start over from 1.
Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. POWER A H x STANDBY indicator STANDBY FUNCTION FUNCTION Adjust the volume Z (EJECT) >...
Saving the power in standby mode Press 1 on the remote once. While the system is in standby mode, the STANDBY indicator on the system lights up. To cancel standby mode Press 1 on the remote once. Additional operations Z (EJECT) >...
Notes • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the system may not resume playback from exactly the same point. • The point where you stopped playing is cleared when: – you turn the power off by pressing POWER on the system.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons >...
Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play back data CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Load a data disc recorded in MP3 into the system. Press H. The system starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc.
Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”. • If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track name. About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD- ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.
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Press c. The cursor moves to the track (in this case, “1”). Before programing the MP3 tracks, it is required to select the album. Program Total Time 0:12:34 Track TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACK3 TRACK4 TRACK5 TRACK6 TRACK7 TRACK8 TRACK9 TRACK10 When the list of all tracks or albums cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears.
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the system “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. CLEAR PLAY MODE > 10 10/0 In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears on the front panel display.
Playing repeatedly Play) You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats tracks in the shuffled or programed order. You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 34). CLEAR PLAY MODE >...
Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. > 10 10/0 Notes • Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Album You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD), and album (MP3). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique names on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu.
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Searching for a chapter/index Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select the search method. xWhen playing a DVD (CHAPTER) xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (INDEX) xWhen playing a Super Audio (INDEX) Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “...
Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, total number of titles of a DVD, or tracks of a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3, using the front panel display (page 11).
When playing an MP3 Playing time and current track number TITLE TRACK CHAPTER TUNED Remaining time of the current track TITLE TRACK CHAPTER TUNED Track (file) name TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX TUNED Album (folder) name TITLE TRACK CHAPTER INDEX TUNED Notes •...
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xWhen playing a DVD • T ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current title • T– ** : ** : ** Remaining time of the current title • C ** : ** : ** Playing time of the current chapter •...
Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If 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 formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.
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Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select “AUDIO,” the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD.
In the collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a...
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“C.S.EX A (or B, C)” appears on the front panel display. C.S.EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.
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N. SURROUND (Normal Surround) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II to create surround effects (page 28).
Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo) > 10 10/0 Press SOUND FIELD –/+ on the system or SOUND FIELD on the remote repeatedly until “2CH STEREO” appears on the front panel display. This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. 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...
Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to practice and turn the subtitles on for better understanding.
Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. •...
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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
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In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. “CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed. CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION Press X/x to select “PARENTAL CONTROL t,” then press ENTER. xIf you have not entered a password The display for registering a new...
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Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. Parental Control setting is complete. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...
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Area Code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Standard Code number...
• 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 be reset to the default (SONY) setting. Reset the appropriate code number. Controlling TVs with the remote...
Controlling the TV You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can TV [/1 Turn the TV on or off. TV/VIDEO Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. Switching between TV and DVD Using the COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch, you can switch the remote signal between control of the TV and control of the...
Listening to the Radio Preset radio stations in the system’s memory first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 29). STEREO/ MONO > 10 10/0 PRESET –/+ Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER appears on the front panel display. The last received station is tuned in. TUNED Press PRESET + or –...
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Only for the European models) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features such as station name display.
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Press NAME. Create an index name by using the cursor buttons: Press x/X to select a character, then press c to move the cursor to the next position. If you make a mistake Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press x/X to select the right character.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 65-71.
Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE COMPONENTOUT: INTERLACE To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP or DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off.
If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using the number buttons (page 81). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.”...
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16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. xSCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you playback a CD for more than 15 minutes.
Custom Settings SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 64). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION xVCD COLOR SYSTEM (Asian...
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of the speakers to the same level.
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Position diagram Height diagram xDISTANCE The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. (17ft) (17ft) 3.4m (12ft) Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers. The default settings are underlined.
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xBALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default settings are underlined. FRONT Adjust the balance between the CENTER front left and right speakers (You can adjust from center 6 steps left or right).
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
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The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. , Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. , Adjust the balance parameter in the BALANCE menu (pages 27, 71). Severe hum or noise is heard. , Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
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The remote does not function. , There are obstacles between the remote and the system. , The distance between the remote and the system is too far. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the system. , The batteries in the remote are weak.
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(See the table on page 76.) A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “PROTECT” appears on the front panel display. , The speaker protection circuit is in function.
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) system has performed the self- diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-character service number. Example: E 61 10...
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Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full- bandwidth output channels from two- channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
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Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.
Specifications Amplifier section Stereo mode Surround mode * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) Inputs (Digital) Outputs (Analog) Super Audio CD/DVD system Laser Signal format system Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode) Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion FM tuner section...
Video section Inputs Outputs Speakers Front/Rear Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Centre Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) General Power requirements European model: Australian and Asian models: Mexican model:...
Language Code List For details, see pages 46, 53, 66. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...
DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Select the language you want to use from the...
Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. 1 TV [/1 (on/standby) Turns the TV on and off.