Sony Dav C450 Operating Instructions

							4-240-154-13(1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DAV-C450
Compact AV
System
Operating Instructions
 
						

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire do not Cover
the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
Don’t throw
away the battery
with general
house waste,
dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. This
label is located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is
located inside the apparatus.For the customers in the
United States
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DAV-C450
Serial No.______________
CAUTIONAs the laser  beam used in this CD/
DVD player is harmful to eyes, do
not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
This label is located on the Laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any change
or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note on CATV system
installer:
This reminder is provided to call
the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
 
						

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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.
ENERGY STA R® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an 
ENERGY STA R® partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the 
ENERGY STA R®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For the customers in
Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC  PLUG WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
 
						

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Precautions
On safety
•Caution – The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
•AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
•Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
system.
•At high volume, over long periods of time, the
cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a
malfunction. However, touching the cabinet
should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a
confined space where ventilation is poor as this
may cause overheating.
•Do not block the ventilation slots by putting
anything on the system. The system is
equipped with a high power amplifier. If the
ventilation slots on the top surface are blocked,
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
•Do not place the system on a soft surface such
as a rug that might block the ventilation holes
on the bottom.
•Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
•If the system is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the system. Should this occur, the
system may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
•When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.•For power saving purposes, the system can be
completely turned off by the POWER switch
on the main unit. Though the LED remains lit
for a while, the system is completely off.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. 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. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV’s color
If the speakers cause the TV screen to have color
irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
set.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If you
leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen. Projection
televisions are especially susceptible to this.
 
						

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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
Note on DVD 5-disc changer with EXCHANGE mechanism ........................... 10
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 11
Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) .............................................. 15
Getting Started ................................................................ 17
Quick Overview ................................................................................................ 17
Unpacking ........................................................................................................ 17
Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 18
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup ..................................................................... 18
Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................ 21
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups .................................................... 23
Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 25
Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 30
Playing Discs .................................................................. 32
Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 32
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 34
Using the DVD’s Menu ..................................................................................... 35
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 36
Selecting the Disc Mode (One Disc or All Discs) ............................................. 37
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................... 37
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................ 39
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 40
Searching for a Scene ....................................................... 41
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 41
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene ............................................. 42
Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 44
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display .... 44
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 45
 
						

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Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 47
Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 47
Automatically decoding the input audio signal
(AUTO FORMAT DECODING) ................................................................... 49
Enjoying Surround Sound ................................................................................ 49
Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) ................................................ 53
Adjusting the level parameters ......................................................................... 53
Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 54
Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 54
Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 55
Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) .................................................. 56
Using Various Additional Functions ....................................... 57
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 57
Other Operations ............................................................. 62
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 62
Using a Video or other Unit .............................................................................. 63
Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 63
Naming Preset Stations ................................................................................... 64
Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 66
Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 66
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) ............. 67
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ..................................................... 68
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ............................................................... 69
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 70
Additional Information ....................................................... 74
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 74
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ........... 77
Glossary .......................................................................................................... 77
Specifications ................................................................................................... 80
Language Code List ......................................................................................... 82
DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 83
Index ................................................................................................................ 84
Quick reference for Remote Commander ........................................... Back cover
 
						

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Icon Meaning Icon Meaning
Functions
available in
DVD video
mode
Functions
available in
VIDEO
CD mode
Functions
available in
Super Audio
CD and Audio
CD mode
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:
•In this manual, the European model is used
for illustration and on-screen display
(OSD) purposes.
This system Can Play the
Following Discs
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Music CD
Super Audio CD
continued
More
convenient
features
Functions
available in
CD mode
DVD
structure
VIDEO CD,Super
Audio CD,
or CD
structure
Terms for discs
•Title
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video
software, or an entire album in audio
software. Each title is assigned a title
number enabling you to locate the title you
want.
•Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed
of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to
locate the chapter you want. Depending on
the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
•Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.
Each track is assigned a track number
enabling you to locate the track you want.
•Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections
to easily locate the point you want on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.
Depending on the disc, no indexes may be
recorded.
•Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 36), the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.” Each scene is
assigned a scene number enabling you to
locate the scene you want.
TitleDisc
Index Tr a ck Chapter
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You can
Enjoy video playback
(moving pictures) as well
as music.
Play interactive software
using menu screens
displayed on the TV screen
(PBC Playback), in
addition to the video
playback functions of Ver.
1.1 discs. Moreover, you
can play high-resolution
still pictures, if they are
included on the disc.
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.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on
the back of the unit and will only play
DVDs labeled with the same region code.
DVDs labeled 
ALL will also play on this
system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
Examples of discs that the system
cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
•All CD-Rs other than music and VCD
formatted CD-Rs
•Data part of CD-Extras
•DVD-ROMs
•DVD Audio  discs
•A DVD with a different region code (page
8, 78).
•A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart)
•A disc with paper or stickers on it.
•A disc that has adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
Note
Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
system depending upon the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics
of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
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. Also, refer to the instructions
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Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disk.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight
as the temperature may rise considerably
inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital,
Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital
Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
   “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
 
						

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Stocker
Disc
tray
Playing unit
Note on DVD 5-disc
changer with EXCHANGE
mechanism
You can change other discs while playing a
disc (EXCHANGE mechanism).
The disc changer consists of a playing
unit, trays which hold the discs, and a
stocker which transports the discs on
their trays to the disc slot and the
playing unit.
For example, if you press DISC 3, the
stocker moves until the DISC 3 tray
comes to the position of the playing unit
and then moves the DISC 3 tray over the
playing unit. If you press A of DISC 4
while playing DISC 3, the stocker leaves
the DISC 3 tray over the playing unit,
moves so that the DISC 4 tray reaches to
the position of the disc cover, opens the
disc cover and pushes out the DISC 4
tray (EXCHANGE mechanism).
Note
Noise may come from the disc changer when
changing discs or turning the system on and off.
However, this is just noise produced by the
operation of the internal mechanisms and does
not indicate a malfunction.
Disc changer system
1
5 2
3
44