Sony Dav F200 Operating Instructions

							Sound Adjustment
51GB
4Press .
The selected decoding mode is applied.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To turn the surround effect off
Select “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE” and set the sound mode (page 52) to “MOVIE” or 
“MUSIC.”
Note The surround effect might be difficult to hear depending on the type of source signals (e.g., digital stereo signals, 
digital multi signals, etc.) except for DVD multi-channel signals.
 You cannot select the decoding mode when the control unit is reading the files in the USB device or transferring 
songs.
 Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.
 The surround effect is canceled when the sound mode is set to “SPORTS.”
Tip The system memorizes the last decoding mode selected for each function mode.
Whenever you select a function such as “DVD” or “FM,” the decoding mode that was last applied to the function 
is automatically applied again when it is returned to. For example, if you listen to “DVD” with “AUTO” as the 
decoding mode, then change to another function, and then return to “DVD,” “AUTO” will be applied again.
 
						

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Selecting the Sound 
Mode
You can select a suitable sound mode for various 
sources such as movies or music.
Press SOUND MODE +/– repeatedly during 
playback until the desired mode appears in 
the front panel display.
 “AUTO”: The system selects “MOVIE” or 
“MUSIC” automatically to produce the sound 
effect depending on the disc or sound stream.
 “MOVIE”: The system provides the sound for 
movies.
 “MUSIC”: The system provides the sound for 
music.
 “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for 
the sports program.
 “NEWS”: The system provides the sound for 
the voice program, such as news.
Note Depending on the disc or source, when you select 
“AUTO,” the beginning of the sound may be cut off 
as the system selects the optimum mode 
automatically. To avoid cutting the sound, select 
other than “AUTO.”
 Depending on the input stream, the sound mode may 
not be effective.
Tip The system memorizes the last sound mode selected 
for each function mode.
You can adjust the bass and treble level easily.
1Press TONE repeatedly until “BASS” 
or “TREBLE” appears in the front panel 
display.
 “BASS”: adjusts the bass level (-6.0 - 
+6.0, 0.5 increments).
 “TREBLE”: adjusts the treble level (-6.0 - 
+6.0, 0.5 increments).
2Press X/x to adjust.
The adjusted value appears in the front 
panel display.
3Press .
NoteDepending on the sound mode, the sound effect may be 
less noticeable.
SOUND 
MODE +/–
Adjusting the Bass and Treble 
Level
TONE
X/x, 
 
						

							Sound Adjustment
53GB
Enjoying Multiplex 
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when 
the system receives or plays the Dolby Digital 
multiplex broadcast signal.
Note To receive the Dolby Digital signal, you need to 
connect a TV or other component to the control unit 
with an optical or coaxial digital cord (page 19) and 
set the digital output mode of the TV or other 
component to Dolby Digital.
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired 
signal appears in the front panel display. 
: Sound of the main language will be 
output.
 “SUB”: Sound of the sub language will be 
output.
 “MAIN+SUB”: Mixed sound of both the main 
and sub languages will be output.
AUDIO
 
						

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Presetting Radio 
Stations
You can preset 20 FM stations. Before tuning, 
make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
Tip You can operate the tuner function by observing the 
following display on the TV screen.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Press and hold TUNING +/– until the 
auto scanning starts.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a 
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for 
stereo program) appear in the front panel 
display.
3Press SYSTEM MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “MEMORY” 
appears in the front panel display.
5Press  or c.
A preset number appears in the front panel 
display.
6Press X/x to select the preset number 
you want.
Tip You can select the preset number directly by 
pressing the number buttons.
7Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel 
display, and the station is stored.
8Repeat Steps 2 to 7 to store other 
stations.
9Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To change the preset number
Select the desired preset number by pressing 
PRESET +/– (page 55), then perform the 
procedure from Step 3.
Tuner
FM 10 : 88.00 MHzSONY RADIO
FM
Station name Current band and preset numberCurrent station
X/x/c, 
SYSTEM 
MENU
TUNING 
+/–FUNCTION 
TUNED STEREO
TUNED STEREO
 
						

							Tuner
55GB
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the system’s memory 
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 54)).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select 
the preset station.
Each time you press the button, the system 
tunes in one preset station.
Tip You can select the preset station number directly 
by pressing the number buttons.
3Adjust the volume by pressing 
VOLUME +/–.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1.
To listen to non-preset radio 
stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2. 
For manual tuning, press TUNING +/– 
repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold TUNING 
+/–. The automatic tuning stops automatically 
when the system receives the radio station. To 
stop the automatic tuning manually, press 
TUNING +/– or x. 
To listen to radio stations when 
you know the frequencies 
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
2Press D.TUNING.
3Press the number buttons to select the 
frequencies.
4Press .
Tip To improve reception, reorient the connected 
antennas (aerials).
If an FM program is noisy
If an FM program is noisy, you can select 
monaural reception. There will be no stereo 
effect, but reception will improve.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “FM MODE” 
appears in the front panel display.
3Press  or c.
4Press X/x to select “MONO.”
 “STEREO”: Stereo reception.
 “MONO”: Monaural reception.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
FUNCTION 
PRESET 
+/–
VOLUME 
+/– X/x/c, 
D.TUNING
SYSTEM 
MENU
TUNING 
+/–
x
TUNED STEREO
 
						

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You can enter a name for preset stations. These 
names (for example, “XYZ”) appear in the front 
panel display when a station is selected.
Only one name can be entered for each preset 
station.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
appears in the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET +/– repeatedly to select 
the preset station you want to create an 
index name for.
3Press SYSTEM MENU.
4Press X/x repeatedly until “NAME IN” 
appears in the front panel display.
5Press  or c.
6Press C/X/x/c to input the character.
Press X/x to select a character, then press c 
to move the cursor to the next position.
You can input letters, numbers, and other 
symbols for a radio station.
If you make a mistake
Press C/c repeatedly until the character to 
be changed flashes, then press X/x to select 
the desired character. 
To erase the character, press C/c 
repeatedly until the character to be erased 
flashes, then press CLEAR.
7Press .
“COMPLETE” appears in the front panel 
display, and the station name is stored.
8Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
You can check the frequency using the front 
panel display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel 
display changes as shown.
1 Station name*
2 Frequency**
* This is displayed if you have entered a name for a 
preset station.
** Returns to the original display when several seconds 
have elapsed.
Naming preset stations
FUNCTION 
PRESET 
+/– SYSTEM 
MENU C/X/x/c, 
TUNED STEREO
TUNED STEREO
Viewing the station name or 
frequency in the front panel 
display
DISPLAY
 
						

							Tuner
57GB
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)
(European model only)
The 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. 
RDS is available only for FM stations.* 
Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are 
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, 
or if the signal strength is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do 
they provide the same type of services. If you are not 
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local 
radio stations for details on RDS services in your 
area.
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS 
services, the station name* appears in the front 
panel display.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station 
name may not appear in the front panel display.
What is the Radio Data 
System? 
Receiving RDS broadcasts
 
						

							58GB
Using the Control for 
HDMI Function for 
“BRAVIA” Sync
This function is available on TVs with the 
“BRAVIA” Sync function only.
By connecting Sony components that are 
compatible with the Control for HDMI function 
with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is 
simplified as below:
– Theater/Theatre Mode (page 59)
– One-Touch Play (page 59)
– System Power Off (page 60)
– System Audio Control (page 60)
– Volume Limit (page 60)
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function 
standard used by CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function will not work in 
the following cases:
– When you connect this system to a 
component which is not compatible with the 
Control for HDMI function.
– A component does not have an HDMI jack.
There are convenient buttons on the system’s 
remote for operating the TV, such as 
THEATER/THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, 
TV [/1. For details, see “Controlling the TV 
with the Supplied Remote” (page 86) and refer 
to the operating instructions of the TV.
Note Depending on the connected component, the Control 
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the component.
 The Control for HDMI function may not work if you 
connect a component other than Sony, even if the 
component is compatible with the Control for HDMI 
function.
(Control for HDMI - Easy Setting)
The system is compatible with the Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting function. If the TV is 
compatible with the Control for HDMI - Easy 
Setting function, you can set the system’s 
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] function 
automatically by setting the TV. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV is not compatible with the Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting function, set the Control 
for HDMI function of the system and TV 
manually.
Note Displayed items vary depending on the country 
model.
1Make sure that the system and the TV 
are connected with an HDMI cable.
2Turn on the TV and press [/1 to turn on 
the system.
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system through 
the HDMI input appears on the TV 
screen.
4Set the Control for HDMI function of the 
system and TV.
For details of the setting of the system, see 
the following Steps. For details of the 
setting of the TV, refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV (depending on the 
TV, the default setting of the Control for 
HDMI function is set to off).
Control for HDMI/External Audio 
Device
THEATRE
BRAVIA Sync
ONE-TOUCH
PLAYTV
Preparing for the Control for 
HDMI function
 
						

							Control for HDMI/External Audio Device
59GB
To set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] 
function to on/off
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 [CONTROL FOR 
HDMI], then press  .
7Press X/x to select the setting, then 
press .
: Off.
 [ON]: On.
Note When [Please verify the HDMI connection.] appears, 
make sure the HDMI connection is correct.
(Theater/Theatre Mode)
If your TV is compatible with the Theater/
Theatre Mode, you can enjoy optimal image 
suited for movies and the sound is output from 
the system’s speaker automatically by pressing 
THEATER/THEATRE.
(One-Touch Play)
By only pressing ONE-TOUCH PLAY, the TV 
turns on, the TV is set for DVD input mode, and 
the system starts playing a disc automatically.
Note One-Touch Play does not work when you press H.
The system and TV work as follows (e.g.):
Note Make sure the HDMI connection is correct, and set 
the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
 Depending on the TV, the beginning of the content 
may not be played back.
 Depending on the disc, playback may take a while to 
start.
FUNCTION 
X/x, 
 
DISPLAY
Using the Theater/Theatre 
Mode
Watching DVD by a single 
button press
This system TV
Turns on. (If not already 
turned on.)
r
Switches to “DVD” 
function.
r
Starts playing the disc and 
outputs the sound.Turns on. (If not already 
turned on.)
r
Switches to HDMI input.
r
Minimizes sound level.
(System Audio Control)
 
						

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(System Power Off)
When you turn the TV off by using the POWER 
button on the TV’s remote or TV [/1 on the 
system’s remote, the system turns off 
automatically.
Note Before using the System Power Off function, set the 
function for TV power. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV.
 Depending on the status of the system (ex. while 
other than “DVD” or “TV” function, or playing a 
CD), the system may not turn off automatically.
(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy TV sound in this system by easy 
operation.
To use this function, connect the system and the 
TV with an audio cord (not supplied) and an 
HDMI cable (not supplied) (page 19).
Depending on the TV, when you set the system 
to the “TV” function, the System Audio Control 
function is activated. TV sound is output from 
the system speakers, and the volume of the TV 
speakers is minimized automatically.
You can use the System Audio Control function 
as follows:
 While you are watching the TV and the 
function of the system is switched to “TV,” TV 
sound is output from the system speakers 
automatically. 
 You can control the system’s volume by the 
remote of the TV.
 If you turn the system off or set the function of 
the system to other than “TV,” TV sound is 
output from the TV speakers.
You can also operate the System Audio Control 
function from the TV menu. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of the TV.
Note If the TV is turned on before turning on the system, 
TV sound will not be output for a moment.
 While the TV is in PAP (picture and picture) mode, 
the System Audio Control function will not work. 
When the TV exits PAP mode, the output method of 
the TV returns to the one before PAP mode.
 If you select a TV program during DVD playback 
with the system, the “TV” function is automatically 
set to output TV sound.
 When you activate One-Touch Play during watching 
TV, the System Audio Control function is activated 
and the TV sound is muted.
 While transferring songs on an audio CD into a USB 
device, the System Audio Control function will not 
work.
Tip You can connect the system and the TV audio 
digitally. For details, see page 20.
(Volume Limit)
If you change the output method of the TV to the 
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing 
THEATER/THEATRE, loud sound may be 
output depending on the volume level of the 
system. You can prevent this by limiting the 
maximum level of the volume. For details, see 
“[VOLUME LIMIT]” (page 77).
Turning the system off in sync 
with the TV
Enjoying TV sound from the 
speakers in this system
Setting the Maximum Volume 
Level of the System