Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions

							Various Functions for Playing Discs
61GB
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 from two or more DivX video 
files.
• The system cannot play a DivX video file of size 
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height) or 2GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, sound may skip or 
not match the pictures on the TV screen.
• The system cannot play some DivX video files that 
are longer than 3 hours.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may 
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended 
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound 
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format. 
Note, however, this system does not conform to 
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format for playing 
DivX files.
• Because of the compression technology used for 
DivX video files, it may take some time after you 
press H for the picture to appear.
Selecting a folder
1Press DVD MENU.
A list of folders on the disc appears. Only 
folders that contain DivX video files are 
listed. 
2Press X/x to select the folder you want 
to play.
3Press H.
The system starts playing the selected 
folder.
To select DivX video files, see “Selecting a 
DivX video file” (page 62).
To go to the next or previous 
page
Press / .
To turn off the display
Press DVD MENU repeatedly.
To stop playback
Press x.
FOLDER LIST
NEW YEARS DAY
MY FAVOURITES SUMMER 2003
 
						

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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 select the first file of the next 
folder by pressing > during playback of the 
last file of the current folder. Note that you 
cannot return to the previous folder by pressing 
.. To return to the previous folder, select it 
from the folder list. 
Tip• If the number of viewing times is preset, you can play 
the DivX video files as many times as the preset 
number. The following occurrences are counted:
– when the system is turned off.
– when another file is played.
With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you 
can enjoy simple interactive operations, search 
functions, and other such operations.
PBC playback allows you to play a VIDEO CD 
interactively by following the menu on the TV 
screen.
1Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC 
functions.
The menu for your selection appears on the 
TV screen.
2Select the item number you want using 
the numeric buttons.
3Press .
4Follow the instructions in the menu for 
interactive operations.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with the disc, as the operating procedure 
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
To go back to the menu
Press O RETURN.
Note• Depending on the VIDEO CD, [Press ENTER] in 
Step 3 may appear as [Press SELECT] in the 
operating instructions supplied with the disc. In this 
case, press H.
Tip• To play without using the PBC function, press ./
> or the numeric buttons while the system is in 
stop mode to select a track, then press H or  . The 
system starts playback. You cannot play still pictures 
such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press x 
twice, then press H.
FILE LIST
MY FAVOURITES
VENUS
 
 
 
 
  HAWAII 2004
Playing a VIDEO CD with 
PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)
(PBC Playback)
 
						

							Sound Adjustments
63GB
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
“A.F.D. STD” AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT 
STANDARDPresents sound as it was recorded/encoded.
Depending on the source, the speakers that output sound will vary.
“A.F.D. MULTI” AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT MULTI2 channel source: Sound that is recorded in 2 channel (front left and 
right channel) is also assigned to the surround left and right channel. 
This mode outputs sound from the front left and right speakers, 
surround left and right speakers, and subwoofer. The center speaker 
does not output any sound.
Multi channel source: Depending on the source, speakers that output 
the sound will vary.
“PLII MOVIE” Dolby Pro Logic II 
MOVIEPerforms Pro Logic II movie mode decoding to the input signal and 
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. 
This setting is ideal for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound 
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
SYSTEM 
MENU X/x/c, 
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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 MOVIE” and “PLII MUSIC” are canceled and the multi 
channel source is output directly.
• When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, “PLII MOVIE” and “PLII MUSIC” are not effective.
• Depending on the input stream, the decoding mode may not be effective.
• When you select “A.F.D. MULTI”, the surround or stereo effect may not be effective. In this case, select 
“A.F.D. STD”, “PLII MOVIE”, or “PLII MUSIC”.
• When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 76), sound from the S-AIR 
receiver may skip.
Tip• The system memorizes the last decoding mode selected for each function mode.
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or TUNER, the decoding mode that was last applied to function is 
automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to DVD with Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE as the decoding 
mode, then change to another function, and then return to DVD, Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE will be applied again. “PLII MUSIC” Dolby Pro Logic II 
MUSICPerforms Pro Logic II music mode decoding to the input signal and 
produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. 
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as a CD.
This mode outputs sound from all the speakers and subwoofer. Sound 
may not be output from all speakers depending on the source.
“2CH STEREO” 2 CHANNEL 
STEREOOutputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and 
subwoofer. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 
2channels.
“HP THEATER” HEADPHONE
THEATEROutputs the sound as surround from headphones left and right.
“HP 2CH” HEADPHONE
2 CHANNEL 
STEREOOutputs the sound from headphones left and right. Multi channel 
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
Display Decoding mode Effect
 
						

							Sound Adjustments
65GB
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 system provides the sound for the voice program, such as news.
• “OMNI-DIR”: The system reproduces the stereo effect everywhere surrounding by satellite speakers.
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”.
• When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 76), sound from the S-AIR 
receiver may skip.
• The system memorizes the last sound mode selected for each function mode.
• When you select “SPORTS” depending on the input stream, Pro Logic II music may be applied automatically.
Tip• When you connect headphones to the surround amplifier, you can select “AUTO”, “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” only.
Selecting the Sound Mode
     
SOUND MODE
 
						

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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 sound effect may 
be less noticeable
• Adjustment of “MIDDLE” is not available when you 
connect headphones to the surround amplifier.
Adjusting the Bass, 
Middle, and Treble Level
TONE
X/x, 
 
						

							Tuner Functions
67GB
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.
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 numeric 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 68), then perform the 
procedure from step 3.
Tuner Functions
Presetting Radio Stations
FM 10 : 88.00 MHzSONY RADIO
FM
Station name Current band and preset numberCurrent station
TUNED STEREO
TUNED STEREO
 
						

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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
Press "/1 to turn off the system.
To change to another function, press 
FUNCTION.
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 
Use direct tuning in step 2. 
1Press D.TUNING.
2Press the numeric buttons to select the 
frequency number you want to listen to. For 
example, to input “98.0MHz,” press the 
numeric buttons in the following order.
9 t 8 t 0
3Press .
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, then 
press  or c.
3Press X/x to select “MONO”.
• “STEREO”: stereo reception.
• “MONO”: monaural reception.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Listening to the Radio
 
						

							Tuner Functions
69GB
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 “NAME IN” 
appears in the front panel display.
5Press  or c.
6Create a name by using C/X/x/c.
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.
Viewing the station name or 
frequency in the front panel 
display
When the system is set to “FM” or “AM,” 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.
TUNED STEREO
 
						

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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 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.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
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, a station name 
will not appear in the front panel display.
Tip• When a station name is displayed, you can check the 
frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
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:
– Theatre Mode (page 71)
– One-Touch Play (page 72)
– System Power Off (page 72)
– System Audio Control (page 72)
– Volume Limit (page 73)
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 
THEATRE, ONE-TOUCH PLAY, TV ?/1. 
For details, see “Controlling the TV with the 
Supplied Remote” (page 80) and refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV.
Using the Radio Data 
System (RDS)Control for HDMI/External Audio 
Device
Using the Control for HDMI 
Function for “BRAVIA” 
Sync
THEATRE
BRAVIA Sync
ONE-TOUCH
PLAYTV