Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions

							Other Operations
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CATVControlling the TV with the 
remote
You can control the TV by using following 
buttons. To use these buttons (other than 
THEATRE and TV [/1), set the remote to the 
TV mode by pressing TV so that TV button 
lights up for 1 second. 
To exit the TV mode, press TV so that the TV 
flashes 4 times.
Note• During the TV mode, if you press any of the 
following buttons, TV button lights up. (Depending 
on the manufacturer setting, some buttons may not 
work and TV button does not light up.)
• When you press other than the following buttons 
during the remote is in the TV mode, TV button 
flashes 4 times and the remote exits the TV mode 
automatically.
• Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control 
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
• The TV mode turns off when you do not operate the 
remote for 10 seconds.
Manufacturer Code number
SONY 821
HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840
JERROLD/GI/
MOTOROLA806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 
812, 813, 814
JERROLD 830, 831
OAK 841, 842, 843
PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835
PIONEER 828, 829
SCIENTIFIC 
ATLANTA815, 816, 817, 844
TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831
ZENITH 826, 827
By pressing You can
TV [/1Turn the TV on or off.
THEATRE Enjoy optimal image suited for 
movies.
TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume.
TV CH +/– Select the TV channel.
Numeric buttons, 
z, ENTERSelect the TV channel.
TOOLS Displays the operation menu for 
the current display.
RETURN Return to the previous channel or 
layer on the menu of the TV.
MENU Display the menu of the TV.
MUTING Turn off the TV sound 
temporarily.
C/X/x/c,  Select the item on the menu.
PROG +/–,
c/CSelect the TV channel.
After pressing /, you can select 
the next (c) or previous (C) text 
page.
Number buttons, 
-Select the TV channel.
After pressing /, you can select 
the text page by entering the three 
digit page number.
ANALOG Switch to analogue mode.
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TipThe function of these buttons are same as the remote 
buttons of the Sony TV. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV.
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 components to the control unit 
with an optical or coaxial digital cord (pages 27, 28) 
and set the digital output mode of the TV or other 
components to Dolby Digital.
Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired 
signal appears in the front panel display.
•“MAIN”: 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.
DIGITAL Switch to digital mode.
/ Display the information.
/Access Text.
Coloured buttons Select the options on the menu.
Display the Digital Electronic 
Programme Guide (EPG).
t/ Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other input 
sources in TV mode.
After pressing /, you can hold 
the current text page.
By pressing You canEnjoying Multiplex 
Broadcast Sound
(DUAL MONO)
AUDIO
 
						

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You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you 
would in a movie theatre, even at low volume. It 
is useful for watching movies at night.
Press NIGHT.
“NIGHT” lights up in the front panel display and 
the sound effect is activated.
Tip• To enjoy more effects, set [AUDIO DRC] to 
[STANDARD] or [MAX] (page 95).
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT again.You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
You can preset the time in 10 minutes 
decrements.
Press SLEEP.
Each time you press SLEEP, the minute display 
(the remaining time) changes in the front panel 
display as follows:
When you set the sleep timer, “SLEEP” lights 
up in the front panel display.
To check the remaining time
Press SLEEP once.
To change the remaining time
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.
To cancel the sleep timer 
function
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” 
appears in the front panel display.
Enjoying the Sound at Low 
Volume
(NIGHT MODE)
NIGHT
Using the Sleep Timer
SLEEP
SLEEP OFF t SLEEP 90M t SLEEP 80M
Rr
SLEEP 10M ..... SLEEP 60M T SLEEP 70M
 
						

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The brightness of the front panel display can be 
set to either of 2 levels.
Press DIMMER.
Each time you press DIMMER, the brightness of 
the front panel display changes.
• “DIMMER OFF”
: Bright.
• “DIMMER ON”: The front panel display 
becomes dark.You can change the displayed information in the 
front panel display.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “INFO 
MODE” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
• “STANDARD”: displays information 
fully such as the kind of disc, track 
number, repeat mode information, radio 
frequency, etc., for the selected function. 
For details of the displayed information, 
see “Front Panel Display” (page 117).
• “SIMPLE”: displays the selected function 
name only.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Changing the Brightness 
of the Front Panel Display
DIMMER
Changing the Display 
Mode
(INFORMATION MODE) 
SYSTEM 
MENU X/x/c, 
 
						

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You can select the way of displaying the soft-
touch buttons located on the top of the control 
unit.
1Press SYSTEM MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM 
MODE” appears in the front panel 
display, then press   or 
c.
3Press X/x to select a setting.
• “STANDARD”: sets the soft-touch 
buttons lit up always.
• “SIMPLE”: sets the soft-touch buttons lit 
up when you touch them. To operate the 
soft-touch buttons, touch them once and 
light them up. The soft-touch buttons turn 
off if you do not touch them for about 10 
seconds.
4Press .
The setting is made.
5Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Note• When the soft-touch buttons turn off in “SIMPLE” 
mode, first touch the soft-touch button area so that the 
soft-touch buttons light up, then operate the system 
with them.
Tip• Even if “SIMPLE” mode is set, only N on the top of 
the control unit lights up during playback.
Changing the Display 
Appearance of the Soft-
touch Buttons
(ILLUMINATION MODE) 
SYSTEM 
MENU X/x/c, 
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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.
You can set the playback restriction by 
registering a password. When you set the 
[PARENTAL CONTROL] function to on, you 
need to enter the password to play restricted 
discs.
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 [SYSTEM SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [PARENTAL 
CONTROL t], then press  .xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric 
buttons, then press  .
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
7Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
using the numeric buttons, then press 
.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level appears.
8Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then 
press .
The selection items for [STANDARD] are 
displayed.
9Press 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 114) using the numeric buttons.
Advanced Settings and Adjustments
Restricting Playback of 
the Disc
(PARENTAL CONTROL)
 
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press       .ENTER
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD:OFF
USA
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10Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 
.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are 
displayed.
11Press X/x to select the desired level, 
then press  .
[PARENTAL CONTROL] setting is 
complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
To turn off the [PARENTAL 
CONTROL] function
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 11.
To play a disc for which 
[PARENTAL CONTROL] is set
1Load the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password 
appears on the TV screen.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
numeric buttons, then press  .
The system starts playback.
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.
Tip• If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat steps 1 to 7 of “Restricting Playback of the 
Disc” (page 86). When you are asked to enter your 
password, enter “199703” using the numeric 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.
Changing the password
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 [SYSTEM SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [SYSTEM SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [PARENTAL 
CONTROL t], then press  .
The display for entering the password 
appears.
7Enter your 4-digit password using the 
numeric buttons, then press  .
8Press X/x to select [CHANGE 
PASSWORD t], then press  .
9Enter your 4-digit password using the 
numeric buttons, then press  .
10Enter a new 4-digit password using the 
numeric buttons, then press  .
11To confirm your password, re-enter it 
using the numeric buttons, then press 
.
If you make a mistake entering 
your password
Press C before you press  , then input the 
correct number.
 
						

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D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) can 
set the appropriate surround sound 
automatically.
Note• The system outputs a loud test sound when [AUTO 
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume 
down. Give consideration to children and neighbours.
• Make sure that the headphones are not connected to 
the surround amplifier. You cannot operate the 
following steps with the headphones connected.
• Before [AUTO CALIBRATION], be sure that the 
surround amplifier turns on and you install the 
surround amplifier in the appropriate location. If you 
install the surround amplifier in an improper location, 
such as another room, proper measurement will not 
be obtained.
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 [AUDIO SETUP], 
then press  .
The options for [AUDIO SETUP] appear.
6Press X/x to select [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], then press  .
The options for [AUTO CALIBRATION] 
appear.
7Connect the calibration microphone 
(supplied) to the ECM-AC2 jack on the 
rear of the control unit.
Set up the calibration microphone at the ear 
level using the tripod, etc. (not supplied).
The front of each speaker should face the 
calibration microphone, and there should be 
no obstruction between the speakers and the 
calibration microphone. 
Note• The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the supplied 
calibration microphone only. Do not connect 
other microphones.
8Press C/c to select [YES].
9Press .
[AUTO CALIBRATION] starts.
Be quiet during the measurement.
Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings 
Automatically
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
DMPORT
Calibration microphone Rear of the control unit
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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.
• If an error message appears on the TV screen, 
follow the message, then select [YES].
An error message appears when:
– the headphones are connected to the surround 
amplifier.
– the calibration microphone 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.
10Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then 
press .
xThe measurement is OK.
Disconnect the calibration microphone, 
then select [YES]. The result is 
implemented.
xThe measurement is not OK.
Follow the message, then select [YES] to 
retry.
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 connect the headphones to the surround 
amplifier.
– do not disconnect the calibration microphone.
• When change the surround speakers from wireless 
connection to wired connection or vice versa, use 
D.C.A.C. function to adjust the sound setting.
Tip• You can check the distance between the listening 
position and each speaker. See page 96.
About error messages for the 
auto calibration
If the following message appears during [AUTO 
CALIBRATION], check “Symptoms and 
remedies” and retry the auto calibration.
Error 
messageSymptoms and remedies
[Check 
calibration mic 
connection.]No channel sound can be detected. 
Check that the calibration 
microphone is connected properly.
If the calibration microphone is 
connected properly, the calibration 
microphone or calibration 
microphone cord may be damaged.
[Mic input level 
overloaded.]The calibration microphone 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 23).
[Check 
surround 
speaker 
connection.]Only one surround speaker is 
connected. Check that the surround 
speakers are connected properly 
(page 23).
[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 23).
[Check 
subwoofer 
connection.]Contact your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility.
 
						

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You can make various adjustments for items 
such as picture and sound.
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.
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 the setup item, then 
press .
• [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 91)
• [VIDEO SETUP] (page 91)
• [HDMI SETUP] (page 93)
• [AUDIO SETUP] (page 94)
• [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 95)
• [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 96)
Example: [VIDEO SETUP]
6Press X/x to select an item, then press 
.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: [TV TYPE]
7Press X/x to select a setting, then 
press .
The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
Example: [4:3 LETTER BOX]
Using the Setup Display
VIDEO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
4:3 OUTPUT:16:9
OFF
FULL
PAUSE MODE:AU TO
Selected item
Setup items
VIDEO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
4:3 OUTPUT:
PAUSE MODE:16:9
OFF
L16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
Options
VIDEO SETUP
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): TV TYPE:
4:3 OUTPUT:4:3 LETTER BOXOFF
FULL
PAUSE MODE:AU TO
Selected setting