Sony Dav C450 Operating Instructions

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Step 2: Antenna Hookups
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas to listen to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
Notes
•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components.
•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
•After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
•When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white
cord (A) to the other terminal. (Only for US models.)
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RINL
R
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
INVIDEO S VIDEO 
(DVD ONLY)YPB/CBPR/CR
FRONT   R
FRONT   L CENTER
SPEAKERREAR   R
REAR   L WOOFER
COAXIAL
AM
FM75ΩAUDIO 1 AUDIO 2MONITOR  OUTCOMPONENT   VIDEO   OUT
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
A
BAM
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COAXIAL
AM
FM75Ω
Outdoor FM antennaSystem
To ground
zIf 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.
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 ground wire to a gas pipe.
Ground wire
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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV monitor MONITOR OUT jack
VCR AUDIO 1 jacks
Digital satellite receiver AUDIO 2 jacks
zWhen using the S-VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack
Your TV monitor must also be connected via an S-VIDEO jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus from the
video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
zWhen you are connecting the monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) having component
video input jacks (Y, PB, CB, PR, CR)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high
quality images.
Notes
• When you select AUDIO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is output from the front L/R speakers, but not
from the AUDIO 1 OUT L/R jacks.
•When you use the  AUDIO 1 line outputs, please set the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the system is not in
2CH STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.
Red (R/audio)Yellow
Yellow
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) White (L/audio)
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IN INOUTOUTOUTIN
R AUDIO
OUT AUDIO
IN
L
R AUDIO
OUT
LOUTPUTVIDEO
ININPUT
OPTICAL
COMPOMENT
  VIDEO INY
P
B/B-Y
P
R/R-Y
OUTINL
RINL
R
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
INVIDEO S VIDEO 
(DVD ONLY)YPB/CBPR/CR
FRONT   R
FRONT   L CENTER
SPEAKERREAR   R
REAR   L WOOFER
COAXIAL
AM
FM75ΩAUDIO 1 AUDIO 2MONITOR  OUTCOMPONENT   VIDEO   OUT
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the OPTICAL jack
The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the OPTICAL jack instead of the AUDIO IN
L/R jacks of the system.
The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog
signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
If you connect a digital satellite receiver without the OPTICAL jack
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the AUDIO IN L/R jacks of the system.
Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)
Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV monitor to be connected.
The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC but the Australian model is PAL.
If the color system of the TV is PAL*
To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing 1 on the remote while pressing X on
the system. You need to hold X until DAV-C450 appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn
off the system and then turn on again using the remote while pressing X on the system.
*If the color system of the TV is NTSC, do the same operation above to set the system to
NTSC.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the
system (see page 18).
Connect the AC power cord of your TV/video components to a wall outlet.
VCRDigital satellite receiver TV monitor Equipment with component
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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 ft) closer (B)
and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 ft) (A) from the listening
position.
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your
room, etc.
Note
Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
About magnetically shielded speaker (to prevent color irregularity occurring on
the TV  screen)
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used with
a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) from the TV set,
etc. If it is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen.
If color irregularity occurs…
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity occurs again…
Place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set.
If color irregularity still occurs after performing the above…
Make sure that no magnetic object is nearby the subwoofer. Color irregularity may occur as a
result of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object.
Examples of possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand,
etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
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When the rear speakers are placed to the sideWhen the rear speakers are placed behind you
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90°
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To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers
1Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP. SETUP on the front panel display.
2Sit in your listening position and select the item to be set using X/x.
•Items set in 9 SP. SETUP
–Size of the rear and center speakers
–Distance of the front, rear, and center speakers
–Position and height of the rear speakers
3Set the parameter using C/c.
The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display.
4Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in
the system.
xSIZE
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.
•CENTER (center speaker)
–
YES: Normally select this.
–NO: Select this if no center speaker is used.
•REAR (rear speakers)
–
YES: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema
Surround modes in the “Virtual” sound field (page 51) properly.
–NO: Select this if no rear speakers are used.
C/X/x/c/ENTER
AMP MENU
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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.
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xDISTANCE
You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.
•F. D. 
5.0 meters (17 ft) (front speakers distance)
Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 ft) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to
50.0 ft).
•C. D. 
5.0 meters (17 ft) (center speaker distance)
Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 ft) steps from the front speaker distance
to 1.6 meters (5.0 ft) closer to your listening position.
•R. D. 
3.4 meters (12 ft) (rear speakers distance)
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 ft) steps from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance to a distance 4.6 meters (15.0 ft) closer to your listening position.
Notes
•If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance of the closest speaker.
•In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American models OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The
other models display metric measurements only. The manual shows both.
Specifying the rear speaker position and height
If you select anything other than “NO” in “REAR,” specify the position and height of the rear
speakers. The default settings are underlined.
Position diagram
•R. P. BEHIND
Select this if the rear speakers are located in section B.
•R. P. SIDE
Select this if the rear speakers are located in section A.
90 
20 
45 A A
B B
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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
1Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display.
2Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to ON.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
3Sit in your listening position and select the item to be adjusted using X/x.
•Items adjusted in 9 LEVEL
–Balance of the front and rear speakers
–Volume level of the center and rear speakers and subwoofer
4Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the
same using C/c.
The adjusted value will appear on the front panel display.
5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to adjust other parameters in 9 LEVEL.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the value disappears from the display
and is stored in the system.
6Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to OFF.
xBALANCE
You can vary the balance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.
•F. ..... I .....  
center  (front speakers)
Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (You can adjust from center,
6 steps left or right).
•R. ..... I .....  
center  (rear speakers)
Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (You can adjust from center,
6 steps left or right).
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xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default setting 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).
•R. LEVEL  
0 dB  (rear speakers level)
Adjust the level of the rear speakers (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps).
•S. W. LEV.  
0 dB  (subwoofer level)
Adjust the level of the subwoofer (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps).
Notes
•When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
•Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at once
Use the VOLUME control on the system.
Other AMP MENU settings
You can control the brightness of the front panel display, clear the preset stations and the station
names, and set the speaker parameters back to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly
to display 9 CUSTOMIZE. Use X/x to select the following items.
xDIMMER
You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two ways. Use C/c to adjust the
settings.
xMEMO. CLR.
•N (No): Skip back to previous menu.
•Y (Yes): If you select Y by pressing ENTER, “Really? N” and “Really? Y” appear.
If you select “Really? Y” by pressing ENTER, “ALL CLEAR!” is displayed and all settings
such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be reset
to their default settings.
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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.
1Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel
display.
Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.
2Press and hold TUNING + or – until the frequency indication starts to change,
then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
program) appear on the front panel display.
3Press MEMORY.
A preset number appears on the front panel display.
4Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number you want.
MEMORY
PRESET +/–BAND
TUNING +/–
ENTER
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