Sony Dav F200 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Note The DIGITAL OUT jack outputs audio signals only when DVD function is selected (by pressing FUNCTION 
repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display).
 Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while 
pressing both sides of the connector (B).
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details, see 
“Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 73).
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Getting Started
To connect to a TV equipped with multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the 
components as follows.
Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound 
from more than two components.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the control unit to an outdoor 
FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
5 Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)
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Getting Started
To attach the stand cover and panel cover
After connecting the cables, bundle excess cables and attach the panel cover and stand cover.
Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) when 
attaching the stand cover.
1Bundle the cables on the rear of the control unit.
Thread the connected cable along through the stand (1), bundle the cables with the cable ties, in 
the 2 positions, to the rear of the control unit (2), then lock the cable ties (3).
2Store the excess portion of the cable ties into the space between the side walls of the 
frame.
3Attach the panel cover to the rear of the control unit.
Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After bundling the cables, keep the FM wire antenna (aerial) as horizontal as possible.
Tip If it is difficult to fit the cables into the slit, bundle the cables with the cable tie (supplied), then attach the panel 
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Getting Started
4Attach the stand cover to the rear of the control unit.
Store the connected cables and excess portions of the cable ties inside the stand cover (1), then 
secure the stand cover with the 4 screws (2).
Note Make sure that the cables are not twisted or pinched when attaching the stand cover.
 If the stand cover does not close properly, re-organize the cables.
 Be careful not to pinch any cables while tightening screws.
5Attach the 2 seals (for stand cover) to hide the tightening screws.
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains leads) of the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), connect 
the front speakers to the subwoofer.
6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
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SYSTEM CONTROLONLY FOR HCD-F200
Bottom of the subwoofer
To the wall 
outlet (mains) Subwoofer
AC power cord (mains lead)
 
						

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Getting Started
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
To set the demonstration mode to on/off
1Press [/1.
The system turns on.
2Press SYSTEM MENU on the remote.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press   or 
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4Press X/x to select a setting.
: On.
 “DEMO OFF”: Off.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip When you purchase the system from new, or if the system is at its factory default settings (page 88), you can turn 
off the demonstration simply by pressing [/1 on the remote.
About the demonstration
 
						

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Getting Started
Step 3: Performing the 
Quick Setup
Follow the Steps below to make the basic 
adjustments for using the system.
Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
Note When you connect the system and the TV with the 
component video cord (not supplied) or HDMI cable 
(not supplied), you need to set the type of video 
output for matching your TV. For details, see “Setting 
the type of video output to match your TV” (page 27).
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
The system turns on.
Note Make sure that the function is set to “DVD” 
(page 29).
3Switch the input selector on the TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] 
appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If 
this message does not appear, recall the 
Quick Setup display (page 27) and perform 
again.
4Press   without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the 
language.
5Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles 
in the selected language.
6Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect 
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
7Press X/x to select the setting.
x[16:9] 
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 
standard TV with a wide-screen mode 
(page 75)
x[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN 
SCAN]
If you have a 4:3 standard TV (page 75)
8Press .
“QUICK SETUP is complete.” appears on 
the TV screen, and the Quick Setup is 
finished.
All connections and setup operations are 
complete.
To quit the Quick Setup
Press   DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using 
the Setup Display” (page 74).
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SUBTITLE:ENGLISHENGLISHFRANÇAIS
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PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
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Getting Started
To recall the Quick Setup display
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press 
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The Quick Setup display appears.
Depending on the connection of the TV 
(page 19), select the type of video output of the 
system.
To select the type of video signal 
output from the HDMI OUT jack
When you connect the control unit and the TV 
with the HDMI cable, select the type of video 
signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. 
For details, refer also to the operating 
instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
The Setup Display appears.
5Press X/x to select [HDMI SETUP], then 
press .
The options for [HDMI SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [HDMI 
RESOLUTION], then press  .
7Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
 [AUTO (1920 × 1080p)]: The system 
outputs the optimal video signal for the 
connected TV.
 [1920
 × 1080i]: The system outputs 1920 
× 1080i* video signals. 
 [1280
 × 720p]: The system outputs 1280 × 
720p* video signals. 
 [720
 × 480/576p]: The system outputs 
720 × 480p* or 720 × 576p* video 
signals. 
* i: interlace, p: progressive
Does your TV accept progressive 
signals?
Progressive is the method for displaying TV 
images which reduces flickering and sharpens 
the image. To use this method, you need to 
connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.
Setting the type of video 
output to match your TV
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CUSTOM
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DVD VIDEOT    0: 01: 08    1(  1)
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Getting Started
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
4Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
The Setup Display appears.
5Press X/x to select [VIDEO SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [VIDEO SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [PROGRESSIVE 
(COMPONENT OUT)], then press  .
7Press X/x to select the desired setting, 
then press  .
: The system does not output 
progressive signals. Select this setting 
when:
– your TV does not accept progressive 
signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other 
than the VIDEO OUT 
(COMPONENT) jacks.
 [ON]: The system outputs progressive 
signals. Select this setting when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, 
and,
– the TV is connected to the VIDEO 
OUT (COMPONENT) jacks.
When you select [ON], the confirmation 
display appears. Follow the Steps below.
8Press C/c to select [START], then 
press .
The system outputs the progressive signal 
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is 
displayed correctly.
9Press C/c to select [YES], then press 
.
The system outputs the progressive signal. 
When you select [NO], the system does not 
output the progressive signal.
 
						

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Getting StartedStep 4: Changing the 
Sound Source
You can enjoy DVD, TV, or VCR sound, etc. by 
changing the sound source.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the 
desired function appears in the front panel 
display.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the function 
changes as follows.
“DVD” t “FM” t “USB” t “TV” 
t “SAT/CABLE” t “DMPORT”  t …
Note When you use both the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks 
(analog connection) and TV (DIGITAL IN 
OPTICAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, 
the digital connection takes priority.
 When you use both the SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN 
COAXIAL) jack and SAT/CABLE (DIGITAL IN 
OPTICAL) jack (digital connection) at the same time, 
the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL connection takes 
priority.
Function Source
“DVD” Disc that is played by the 
system
“FM” FM radio (page 54)
“USB” USB device (page 61)
“TV” TV
“SAT/CABLE” Component that is 
connected to the SAT/
CABLE jacks on the 
control unit
“DMPORT” DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (page 73)
FUNCTION
 
						

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Playing a Disc
     
Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, 
some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with 
your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to 
this system.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press 
FUNCTION to select “DVD.”
“No Disc” appears in the front panel display 
and the system is ready for loading the disc.
4Load a disc.
Push the disc into the disc slot until the disc 
is pulled in automatically.
The disc is drawn into the control unit 
automatically.
5Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous 
play).
6Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the 
volume.
The volume level appears on the TV screen 
and in the front panel display.
Note When the system is turned off, do not push a disc into 
the control unit.
 Depending on the system status, the volume level 
may not appear on the TV screen.
To turn the system off
Press "/1 while the system is on. The system 
enters standby mode.
To save power in standby mode
Press "/1 while the system is on.
To enter power saving mode, make sure that the 
system is in the following status.
– “DEMO” is set to “OFF” (page 25).
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF] 
(page 58).
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