Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions

							Advanced Settings and Adjustments
91GB
Set various languages for the on-screen display 
or sound track.
x[OSD] (On-Screen Display)
You can switch the display language on the TV 
screen.
x[MENU] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language for the disc’s 
menu.
x[AUDIO] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch the language of the sound track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the language 
given priority in the disc is selected.
x[SUBTITLE] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can switch 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.
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).
Tip• If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], [AUDIO], 
and [SUBTITLE], select and enter a language code 
from “Language Code List” (page 114) using the 
numeric buttons.
Select settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
x[TV TYPE]
You can select the aspect ratio of the connected 
TV.
Setting the Display or 
Sound Track Language
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
LANGUAGE SETUP
MENU: OSD:
AUDIO:ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
AUDIO FOLLOW
SUBTITLE:
Settings for the Display
[VIDEO 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. The system 
automatically displays the wide 
picture on the entire screen and 
cuts off the portions that do not fit.
VIDEO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE 
(COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
4:3 OUTPUT:16:9
OFF
FULL
AUTO
PAUSE MODE:
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Note• Depending on the DVD, [4:3 LETTER BOX] may be 
selected automatically instead of [4:3 PAN SCAN] or 
vice versa.
x[PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)]
You can set the progressive signal that is output 
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to 
on/off. For details, see “Does your TV accept 
progressive signals?” (page 37).
1Select [ON], then press  .
The confirmation display appears. 
2Press C/c to select [START].
The system outputs the progressive signal 
for 5 seconds. Check that the screen is 
displayed correctly.
3 Press C/c to select [YES].
The system outputs the progressive signal. 
If you select [NO], the system will not 
output the progressive signal.
Note• [PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT)] is 
effective only when you connect the control unit and 
TV with a component video cord (page 27).
x[4:3 OUTPUT]
When you use a 16:9 aspect ratio TV, you can 
adjust the aspect ratio to watch 4:3 aspect ratio 
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on 
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not the 
system.
Note• [4:3 OUTPUT] is effective only when you set [TV 
TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9].
x[PAUSE MODE] (DVD VIDEO/DVD-R/
DVD-RW only)
You can select the picture in pause mode.
[ON]The system outputs interlace 
signals.
[OFF]The system outputs progressive 
signals. When you select [ON], 
follow the steps below.
[FULL]Select this when you can change 
the aspect ratio on your TV.
[NORMAL]Select this when you cannot 
change the aspect ratio on your 
TV. A 16:9 aspect ratio signal 
with black bands on left and right 
sides of the image appears.
[AUTO]The picture, including subjects 
that move dynamically, is output 
with no jitter.
[FRAME]The picture, including subjects 
that do not move dynamically, is 
output in high resolution.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
 
						

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x[HDMI RESOLUTION]
You can select the type of video signal that is 
output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, 
see “To select the type of video signal output 
from the HDMI OUT jack” (page 36).
 
* i: interlace, p: progressive
** Depending on the country model, [720 × 480p] may 
appear.
x[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
You can set the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] 
function to on/off. This function is available 
when you connect the system and TV with an 
HDMI cable. For details, see “Using the Control 
for HDMI Function for “BRAVIA” Sync” 
(page 70).
Note• When you set to [ON] without the HDMI connection 
of the TV, [Please verify the HDMI connection.] 
appears and you cannot set to [ON].
x[VOLUME LIMIT]
If you change the output method of the TV to the 
system speaker on the TV menu or by pressing 
THEATRE, the System Audio Control 
(page 72) is activated and 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.
Note• This function is available only when [CONTROL 
FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].
x[YCBCR/RGB (HDMI)]
You can select the type of HDMI signal output 
from HDMI OUT jack.
Note• If the playback picture becomes distorted, set 
[YCBCR] to [RGB].
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a component 
with a DVI jack, [RGB] signals will be automatically 
output even when you select [YC
BCR].
Settings for the HDMI
[HDMI SETUP]
[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.
HDMI SETUP
CONTROL FOR HDMI: HDMI RESOLUTION:
VOLUME LIMIT:AUTO(1920x1080p)OFF
LEVEL2
YC
BCROFF
SD    YCBCR/RGB(HDMI):
JPEG RESOLUTION: AUDIO(HDMI):
[OFF]Off.
[ON]On. You can operate mutually 
between components that are 
connected with an HDMI cable.
[LEVEL3]Maximum volume level is set to 
15.
[LEVEL2]Maximum volume level is set to 
20.
[LEVEL1]Maximum volume level is set to 
30.
[OFF]Off.
[YCBCR]The system outputs YCBCR 
signals.
[RGB]The system outputs RGB signals.
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x[AUDIO (HDMI)]
You can select the audio output status from the 
HDMI OUT jack.
Note• When you connect the control unit and TV with an 
HDMI cable and [ON] is selected, [AUDIO DRC], 
“A/V SYNC”, TONE, “DEC. MODE”, and sound 
mode are not applied to the sound that is output from 
the TV.
• When you set the function to other than “DVD”, the 
system does not output the sound from the HDMI 
OUT jack even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON].
x[JPEG RESOLUTION]
You can select the resolution of JPEG image 
files output from the HDMI OUT jack.
Note• [JPEG RESOLUTION] is effective only when you 
set [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] to [16:9], and 
you set [HDMI RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] 
to other than [720×480/576p].• You can select [(1920×1080i)HD ] or 
[(1920×1080i)HD] only when you set [HDMI 
RESOLUTION] in [HDMI SETUP] to 
[1920×1080i].
• If you select [(1920×1080i)HD ] or 
[(1920×1080i)HD], next image appears after black 
screen.
• HDMI signal will stop momentarily when the system 
is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD 
disc.
x[S-AIR SETUP]
You can set up the S-AIR setting. For details, 
see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74).
Note• This function is available only when the S-AIR 
transmitter is inserted into the S-AIR main unit.
x[AUTO CALIBRATION]
You can calibrate the appropriate settings 
automatically. For details, see “Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 88).
[OFF]The system does not output the 
sound from the HDMI OUT jack.
[ON]The system outputs audio signals 
by converting Dolby Digital, 
DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM 
signals to 48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
[SD ]The system outputs standard 
resolution with a black 
frame.
[HD ]The system outputs HD 
resolution with a black 
frame.
[HD]The system outputs the HD 
resolution without a black 
frame.
[(1920×1080i)HD ]The system outputs full size 
HD resolution with a black 
frame.
[(1920×1080i)HD]The system outputs full size 
HD resolution without a 
black frame.
Settings for the Audio
[AUDIO SETUP]
[ID]You can set the ID of the S-AIR 
main unit.
[PAIRING]You can pair the system and 
S-AIR sub unit, such as surround 
amplifier or S-AIR receiver.
AUDIO SETUP
AUTO CALIBRATION: S-AIR SETUP:
DIGITAL IN: TV    OPT, SAT/CABLE    COAXOFF
OFFAUDIO DRC:TRACK SELECTION:
 
						

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x[DIGITAL IN]
You can assign a digital sound input 
corresponding with the function “TV” and 
“SAT/CABLE.”
x[AUDIO DRC] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can compress the dynamic range of the 
sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is useful for 
watching movies at low volume late at night.
Note• [AUDIO DRC] works only for Dolby Digital.
x[TRACK SELECTION] (DVD VIDEO only)
You can give the sound track which contains the 
highest number of channels priority when you 
play a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio 
formats (PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, or MPEG 
audio) are recorded.
Note• When you set the item to [AUTO], the language may 
change. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has 
higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in 
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 91). (Depending on 
the disc, this function may not work.)
• If PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio 
have the same number of channels, the system selects 
PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG audio in 
this order.
x[SCREEN SAVER]
You can reduce the display device damages 
(ghosting). Press any button (e.g., H button) to 
cancel the screen saver.
[TV t OPT, SAT/CABLE t COAX]
Optical audio input signals are 
assigned to “TV” function, 
coaxial audio input signals are 
assigned to “SAT/CABLE” 
function.
[TV t COAX, 
SAT/CABLE t 
OPT]Coaxial audio input signals are 
assigned to “TV” function, optical 
audio input signals are assigned to 
“SAT/CABLE” function.
[OFF]No compression of dynamic 
range.
[STANDARD]The system reproduces the sound 
track with the kind of dynamic 
range that the recording engineer 
intended.
[MAX]The system compresses dynamic 
range fully.
[OFF]Off.
[AUTO]The system selects the sound track 
automatically according to the 
priority.
Other Settings
[SYSTEM SETUP]
[ON]The screen saver image appears 
when you leave the system in pause 
or stop mode for about 15 minutes, 
or when you play back a 
CD, DATA CD (MP3 file), or DATA 
DVD (MP3 file) for more than 
15 minutes.
[OFF]Off.
SYSTEM SETUP
BACKGROUND: SCREEN SAVER:
PA R ENTAL CONTROL:JACKET PICTUREON
MULTI-DISC RESUME:
ON
Registration Code
RESET:
DivX:
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x[BACKGROUND]
You can select the background colour or picture 
on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing 
a CD, DATA CD (MP3 file)
, or DATA DVD 
(MP3 file).
x[PARENTAL CONTROL]
You can set the playback restrictions. For 
details, see “Restricting Playback of the Disc” 
(page 86).
x[DivX]
You can display the registration code for 
this system. For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com on the Internet.
x[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
You can set the [MULTI-DISC RESUME] 
function to on or off.
x[RESET]
You can return the [SETUP] settings other than 
[PARENTAL CONTROL] to the default 
settings. For details, see “Returning the 
[SETUP] settings to the default” (page 99).To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
connection of the speakers and their distance 
from your listening position. Then use the test 
tone to adjust the level and the balance of the 
speakers to the same level.
x[CONNECTION]
If you do not connect center or surround 
speakers, set the parameters for [CENTER] and 
[SURROUND]. Since the front speaker and 
subwoofer setting is fixed, you cannot change 
them.
[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 is blue.
[BLACK]The background is black.
[ON]The system stores the resume 
points in memory for up to 10 
discs.
[OFF]The system does not store the 
resume points in memory. 
Playback restarts at the resume 
point only for the current disc in 
the system.
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
[FRONT][YES]
[CENTER][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center 
speaker is used.
[SURROUND][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no 
surround speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER][YES]
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE(FRONT): CONNECTION:DISTANCE(SURROUND):LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND):
TEST TONE
FRONT:
CENTER:
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:YES
YES
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x[DISTANCE (FRONT)]
When you move the front speakers and center 
speaker, be sure to set the parameters of the 
distance (A) from the listening position to the 
speakers.
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 
meters for the center speaker.
1)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 34), the 
default settings are changed.
2)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
x[DISTANCE (SURROUND)]
When you move the surround speakers, be sure 
to set the parameters of the distance (B) from 
the listening position to the speakers.
You can set the parameters from 0.0 to 7.0 
meters.
3)When you perform the Quick Setup (page 34), the 
default settings are changed.
4)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to 
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
Note• Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] 
setting may not be effective.
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an 
equal distance from your listening position, set the 
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from 
your listening position than the front speakers.
• When the speaker distance setting is not in the 
recommended range, X/x** m is displayed 
(** being the number). X indicates over the 
recommended distance. x indicates below the 
recommended distance.
[L/R] 
3.0 m1)Set the front speaker distance.
[CENTER] 
3.0 m1)2)Set the center speaker 
distance.
[SUBWOOFER]
3.0 m1)Set the subwoofer distance.
A
[L/R] 
3.0 m3)4)Set the surround speaker 
distance.
B
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x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can adjust the sound level of the front 
speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. Be 
sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for easy 
adjustment.
5)This item appears when you set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can adjust the sound level of the surround 
speakers. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
6)This item appears when you set [SURROUND] to 
[YES] in the [CONNECTION] setting.
x[TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)].
Adjusting the speaker level by 
using the test tone
1Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu display appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press .
The Setup Display appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press   or c.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press   or c.
6Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], 
then press  .
You will hear the test tone from each 
speaker in sequence.
7Press C/X/x/c to adjust the value of 
[LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)].
The test tone is emitted from only the 
speaker which you are adjusting.
8Press   when you have finished 
making adjustments.
9Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press  .
10Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF], 
then press  .
Note• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 
OUT jack.
Tip• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, 
press VOLUME +/–.
• To return to the default setting when changing a 
setting, select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that 
only the [CONNECTION] setting does not return to 
the default setting.
[L/R]
0.0 dBSet the front speaker level 
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.
[CENTER] 
0.0 dB5)Set the center speaker level 
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.
[SUBWOOFER] 
0.0 dBSet the subwoofer level 
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.
[L/R]
0.0 dB6)Set the surround speaker level 
between –6.0 dB and +6.0 dB.
[OFF]The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[ON]The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When 
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] 
items, the test tone is emitted from each 
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Returning the system 
parameters, such as preset 
stations, to the default 
settings
1Turn off the power.
2Press and hold "/1 on the control unit 
about 5 seconds.
“MEMORY CLR” and “PUSH POWER” 
appear alternately in the front panel display 
about 10 seconds.
3Press "/1.
“CLEARING” appears in the front panel 
display and the default settings are returned. 
After “CLEARED!” appears, the system is 
turned off.
Note• In step 3, if you do not press "/1 or press any buttons 
other than "/1 on the control unit, the system turns 
on. The setting is not made.
• When you turn on the system after returning to the 
default settings, wait about 20 seconds before turning 
on the power by pressing "/1.
Returning the [SETUP] 
settings to the default
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until 
“DVD” appears in the front panel 
display.
2Press   DISPLAY when 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 [SYSTEM SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [RESET], then 
press .
7Press C/c to select [YES].
You can also quit the process and return to 
the Control Menu display by selecting [NO] 
here.
8Press .
Do not press [/1 while resetting the system 
as it takes a few seconds to complete.
Note• When you turn the system on after resetting and no 
disc is in the control unit, the guide message appears 
on the TV screen. To perform the Quick Setup 
(page 34), press  , to return to normal screen, press 
CLEAR.
• The [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)], [INTERVAL] and 
[EFFECT] settings are also return to the default 
settings.
Returning to the Default 
Settings
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On power sources
• Unplug the subwoofer from the wall outlet (mains) if 
you do not intend to use it for an extended period of 
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, 
never by the cord.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the control unit in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, 
the control unit can overheat and malfunction.
• Do not place the control unit on surfaces (rugs, 
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) 
that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the control unit near heat sources such 
as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or 
shock.
• Do not install the control unit in an inclined position. 
It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position 
only.
• Keep the control unit and discs away from component 
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or 
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place anything on the control unit and the 
subwoofer.
• If you use more than one set of S-AIR products, 
position them away from each other to avoid cross 
talk.
• Install this surround amplifier and S-AIR products at 
least 50 cm away from people.
• If you use more than one surround amplifier, do not 
place one on top of the other.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the control unit. 
Should this occur, the system may not operate 
properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the 
system turned on for about half an hour until the 
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the 
subwoofer and have it checked by qualified personnel 
before operating it any further.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Clean the cabinets of the surround amplifier only with 
a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, 
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or 
benzene.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaners
• Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners 
(including wet or spray types). These may cause the 
apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s colour
• If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
colour irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on 
after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity should 
persist, place the speakers further away from the TV 
set.
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