Sony Dav Is10 Operating Instructions

							Other Operations
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Start playback of the connected 
component.The sound and images from the connected 
component are played on the system or 
connected TV.
For operation details, see the operating 
instructions of the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter (not supplied).
Tip When listening to MP3 or other compressed music 
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the 
sound. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until 
“P.AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.
 Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
adapter (not supplied), you may be able to operate a 
connected component using either the buttons on the 
remote or the control unit. The following illustration 
shows an example of buttons that can be used in this 
case.
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82GB
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for the desired disc.
 Custom Parental Control 
You can set playback restrictions so that the 
system will not play inappropriate discs.
 Parental Control 
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be 
limited according to a predetermined level 
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Custom 
Parental Control and Parental Control.Preventing playback of 
specific discs [CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL]You can set the same Custom Parental Control 
password for up to 40 discs. When you set the 
41st-disc, the first disc is canceled.1
Insert the disc you want to lock.If the disc is playing, press x to stop 
playback.
2
Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3
Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
4
Press X/x to select [ON t], then press 
.
xIf you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press  .
The display for confirming the password 
appears.xWhen you have already registered a 
passwordThe display for entering the password 
appears.
Advanced Settings and AdjustmentsLocking Discs(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 
PARENTAL CONTROL)
  
x X/x,  
DISPLAYNumber 
buttons
OFF
PASSWORD PLAYERON
DVD VIDEO
T      
 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )
PARENTAL CONTROLEnter a new 4-digit password, 
then press
         .ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROLEnter password, then press
         .ENTER
 
						

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Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
.[Custom parental control is set.] appears 
and the TV screen returns to the Control 
Menu display.
To turn off the Custom Parental 
Control function1Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Preventing 
playback of specific discs [CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL].”2Press X/x to select [OFF t], then press 
.3Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .To play a disc for which Custom 
Parental Control is set1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set. The [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] 
display appears on the TV screen.2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .The system is ready for playback.Tip If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number 
“199703” using the number buttons when the 
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] display asks 
you for your password, then press  . The display 
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
Limiting playback for children 
[PARENTAL CONTROL](DVD VIDEO only)Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users. The [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
function allows you to set a playback limitation 
level.1
Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2
Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
3
Press X/x to select [PLAYER t], then 
press .
xIf you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press  .
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROLCustom parental control is already
set. To play, enter your password
and press
          .ENTER
OFF
PASSWORD PLAYERON
DVD VIDEO
T      
 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )
PARENTAL CONTROLEnter a new 4-digit password, 
then press
         .ENTER
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xWhen you have already registered a 
passwordThe display for entering the password 
appears.
4
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the number buttons, then press 
.The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.
5
Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then 
press .The selection items for [STANDARD] are 
displayed.
6
Press X/x to select a geographic area 
as the playback limitation level, then 
press .The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS t], select and 
enter a standard code in the table of  
“Parental Control Area Code List” 
(page 108) using the number buttons.
7
Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 
.The selection items for [LEVEL] are 
displayed.
8
Press X/x to select the level you want, 
then press  .Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control 
functionSet [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.To play a disc for which Parental 
Control is set1Insert the disc and press H.The display for entering your password 
appears on the TV screen.2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .The system starts playback.Tip If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Preventing playback of specific 
discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]”. When 
you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” 
using the number buttons, then press  . The display 
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. After 
you enter a new 4-digit password, replace the disc in 
the control unit and press H. When the display for 
entering your password appears on the TV screen, 
enter your new password.
PARENTAL CONTROLEnter password, then press
         .ENTER
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
USA
STANDARD:PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
OFF
USA
STANDARD:
USA
OTHERS   
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL: OFF
OFF STANDARD:
8:              
7:              
6:              
5:              NC17
RPARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD: USA4:              PG13
 
						

							Advanced Settings and Adjustments
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85GB
Note When you play discs which do not have the Parental 
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this 
system.
 Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change 
the parental control level while playing the disc. In 
this case, enter your password, then change the level. 
If the Resume Play mode is canceled, the level returns 
to the previous level.Changing the password1
Press   DISPLAY while the system is 
in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
2
Press X/x to select   
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press 
.The options for [PARENTAL CONTROL] 
appear.
3
Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], 
then press  .The display for entering the password 
appears.
4
Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
5
Enter a new 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press  .
6
To confirm your password, re-enter it 
using the number buttons, then press 
.
If you make a mistake entering 
your passwordPress C before you press   and input the 
correct number.D. C. A. C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 
can set the appropriate surround sound 
automatically.
Note Loud test sound is output when [AUTO 
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings 
Automatically(AUTO CALIBRATION)C/X/x/c, 
 
DISPLAY
FUNCTION 
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Connect the calibration mic to the 
ECM-AC2 jack on the rear of the control 
unit, and set it up at the ear level using 
a tripod, etc. (not supplied).The front of each speaker should face the 
calibration mic, and there should be no 
obstruction between the speakers and the 
calibration mic. Note The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the supplied 
calibration mic only. Do not connect other 
microphones.
2
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
3
Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
4
Press X/x to select   [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], then press  .
5
Press .The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display 
appears.
6
Press X/x to select [YES], then press 
 to start [AUTO CALIBRATION].Be quiet during the measurement.Note Avoid being in the measurement area and 
making noise during the measurement (about 1 
minute), to avoid measurement failure. During 
the measurement, test signals are output from 
the speakers.
 The environment of the room in which the 
system is installed may affect measurements.
DMPORT
Calibration mic Rear of the control unit
To  E C M - A C 2  j a c k
STARTT      
 0 : 0 3 : 0 4 3 ( 
2 8 ) 1 ( 
4 4 )
DVD VIDEO
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
YES
AUTO CALIBRATION
NO
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 If an error message appears on the TV screen, 
follow the message, then select [YES].
An error message appears when:
– the calibration mic is not connected.
– front speakers are not correctly connected.
– surround speakers are not correctly 
connected.
– front and surround speakers are not correctly 
connected.
– subwoofer is not connected.
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Press C/X/x/c to select [YES] or [NO], 
then press  .
xThe measurement is OK.Unplug the calibration mic, then select 
[YES]. The result is implemented.xThe measurement is not OK.Follow the message, then select [YES] to 
retry.
Tip You can check the distance between the listening 
position and each speaker. See page 94.Note While the Auto Calibration function works:
– do not turn off the power.
– do not press any button.
– do not change the volume.
– do not change the function.
– do not insert or eject a disc.
– do not unplug the calibration mic.
About error messages for the 
auto calibrationIf the following message appears during [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], check “Symptoms and 
remedies” and retry the auto calibration.
FRONT L :
FRONT R :
CENTER  :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.
YES
5.00m    
 0.0dB
5.00m     0.0dB
5.00m  + 1.0dB
5.00m  + 4.0dB
3.00m  - 2.0dB
3.00m  - 2.0dB Measurement complete.
NO
Check speaker connection.
Retry?
YES
Measurement failure.
NO
Error 
messageSymptoms and remedies[Check 
calibration mic 
connection.]No channel sound can be detected. 
Check that the calibration mic is 
connected properly.
If the calibration mic is connected 
properly, the calibration mic or 
calibration mic cord may be 
damaged.
[Mic input level 
overloaded.]The calibration mic or system may 
be damaged.
Contact your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
[Check front 
speaker 
connection.]Front speakers are not connected. 
Check that the front speakers are 
connected properly (page 12).
[Check 
surround 
speaker 
connection.]Only one surround speaker is 
connected. Check that the surround 
speakers are connected properly 
(page 12).
[Check front 
and surround 
speaker 
connection.]Front speakers are not connected 
and only one surround speaker is 
connected. Check that the speakers 
are connected properly (page 12).
[Check 
subwoofer 
connection.]Contact your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
 
						

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By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items such as picture and 
sound.
For an overall list of Setup Display items, see 
page 117.
Displayed items differ depending on the country 
model.Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over 
the Setup Display settings and not all the functions 
described may work.1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2
Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.The Control Menu display appears on the 
TV screen.
3
Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .The options for [SETUP] appear.
4
Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .The Setup Display appears.
5
Press X/x to select the setup item from 
the displayed list: [LANGUAGE 
SETUP], [SCREEN SETUP], [CUSTOM 
SETUP], or [SPEAKER SETUP]. Then 
press .The Setup item is selected.
Example: [SCREEN SETUP]
6
Select an item using X/x, then press 
.The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
Using the Setup DisplayX/x, 
 
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
1 2 ( 
2 7 )QUICK
QUICKRESET
DVD VIDEO
BNR
1 8 ( 
3 4 )CUSTOMT      
 0 : 0 0 : 0 2
LANGUAGE SETUP
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW OSD:ENGLISH
ENGLISHSCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
YC
BCR/RGB (HDMI):16:9
YC
BCR
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:JACKET PICTURE4:3 OUTPUT:
FULLON
Selected item
Setup items
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:YCBCR/RGB (HDMI):
16:9
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
JACKET PICTURE
4:3 OUTPUT:
FULL
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
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Select a setting using X/x, then press 
.The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
[LANGUAGE SETUP] allows you to set 
various languages for the on-screen display or 
sound track.
Select [LANGUAGE SETUP] in the Setup 
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 88).
x[OSD] (On-Screen Display)Switches the display language on the TV screen.x[MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)You can select the desired language for the 
disc’s menu.x[AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.x[SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language of the subtitle recorded 
on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the 
language for the subtitles changes according to 
the language you selected for the sound track.Tip If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], 
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code 
from “Language Code List” (page 108) using the 
number buttons.Note When you select a language in [MENU], [AUDIO], 
or [SUBTITLE] that is not recorded on the DVD 
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be 
automatically selected (depending on the disc, the 
language may not be selected automatically).
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
YC
BCR/RGB (HDMI):4:3 LETTER BOX
YC
BCR
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:JACKET PICTURE4:3 OUTPUT:
FULLON
Selected setting
Setting the Display or 
Sound Track Language[LANGUAGE SETUP]
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:                          
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
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Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
Select [SCREEN SETUP] in the Setup Display. 
For details, see “Using the Setup Display” 
(page 88).
The default settings are underlined.x[TV TYPE]Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 
standard or wide).
Note Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be 
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or 
vice versa.x[YC
BCR/RGB (HDMI)]
Selects the type of HDMI signal output from 
HDMI OUT jack.Note If the playback picture becomes distorted, set 
[YC
BCR] to [RGB].
 If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment 
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically 
output even when you select [YC
BCR].
x[SCREEN SAVER]The screen saver image appears on the TV 
screen when you leave the system in pause or 
stop mode for 15 
minutes, or when you play back 
a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or DATA DVD 
(MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The 
screen saver will help prevent your display device 
from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press any 
button (e.g., 
H
 button) to cancel the screen 
saver.
x[BACKGROUND]Selects the background color or picture on the 
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD, 
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
, or DATA DVD
 (MP3 
audio).
Settings for the Display[SCREEN SETUP][16:9]
Select this when you connect a 
wide-screen TV or a TV with a 
wide mode function.
[4:3 LETTER 
BOX]
Select this when you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Displays a wide picture 
with bands on the upper and lower 
portions of the screen.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]
Select this when you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Automatically displays 
the wide picture on the entire 
screen and cuts off the portions 
that do not fit.SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
YC
BCR/RGB (HDMI):16:9
YC
BCR
SCREEN SAVER: ON
JACKET PICTURE
BACKGROUND:
FULL
4:3 OUTPUT:
[4:3 PAN SCAN] [4:3 LETTER BOX] [16:9][
YCBCR]
Outputs YC
BCR signals.
[RGB]
Outputs RGB signals.
[ON]
Turns on the screen saver.
[OFF]
Turns off the screen saver.
[JACKET PICTURE]
The jacket picture (still picture) 
appears, but only when the jacket 
picture is already recorded on the 
disc (CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the 
disc does not contain a jacket 
picture, the [GRAPHICS] picture 
appears.
[GRAPHICS]
A preset picture stored in the 
system appears.
[BLUE]
The background color is blue.
[BLACK]
The background color is black.