Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions

Various Functions for Playing Discs
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DivX video files that the system 
can play
The system can play data that is recorded in 
DivX format, and which has the extension 
“.AVI”, or “.DIVX”. The system will not play 
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if 
they do not contain a DivX video.
Tip• For details about playable MP3 audio tracks or JPEG 
image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD, see 
“Playable Discs” (page 6).
Note• The system may not play a DivX video file when the 
file has been combined...

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Selecting a DivX video file
1After step 2 of “Selecting a folder,” 
press .
The list of files in the folder appears.
2Press X/x to select a file and press  .
The selected file starts playing.
To go to the next or previous 
page
Press / .
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To stop playback
Press x.
To play the next or previous DivX 
video file without turning on the 
above file list
You can select the next or previous DivX video 
file in the same folder by pressing >/.. 
You can also...

Sound Adjustments
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You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s pre-programmed decoding 
mode. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “DEC. MODE” appears in the front panel display, then press 
 or c.
3Press X/x repeatedly until the decoding mode you want appears in the front panel 
display.
Sound Adjustments
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Decoding Mode
     
Display Decoding mode Effect...

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4Press .
The selected decoding mode is applied.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
To turn the surround effect off
Select “A.F.D. STD” or “2CH STEREO” for “DEC. MODE” and set the sound mode (page 65) to 
“MOVIE” or “MUSIC”.
Note• Depending on the disc or source, when you select “A.F.D. MULTI”, the beginning of the sound may be cut off as 
the optimum mode is automatically selected. To avoid cutting the sound, select “A.F.D. STD”.
• When the input signal is multi channel source, “PLII...

Sound Adjustments
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You can choose a suitable sound mode for 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 sound suitable for movies.
• “MUSIC”: The system provides sound suitable for music.
• “SPORTS”: The system adds reverberation for the sports program.
• “NEWS”: The...

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You can adjust the bass, middle, and treble level 
easily.
1Press TONE repeatedly until “BASS,” 
“MIDDLE,” or “TREBLE” appears in the 
front panel display.
• “BASS”: adjusts the bass level 
(–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).
• “MIDDLE”: adjusts the middle level 
(–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).
• “TREBLE”: adjusts the treble level 
(–6.0 – +6.0 dB, 0.5 dB increments).
2Press X/x to adjust.
The adjusted value appears in the front 
panel display. 
3Press .
Note• Depending on the sound mode, the...

Tuner Functions
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You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM 
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” 
or “AM” 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) light up in the front panel 
display....

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Preset radio stations in the system’s memory 
first (see “Presetting Radio Stations” (page 67)).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” 
or “AM” 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 number directly by 
pressing the numeric buttons.
3Adjust the volume by pressing 
VOLUME +/–.
To turn off the radio...

Tuner Functions
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Naming preset stations
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” 
or “AM” 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...

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What is the Radio Data 
System?
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...