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    Compact AV System
    Operating Instructions
     2000 Sony Corporation
    DAV-S300
    123456789>1010/0
    TV
    FUNCTION
    SOUND
    FIELD
    BAND
    DISPLAY
    P.MODE
    PAUSE PLAY/SELECT STOPDVD MENUTITLE VOL
    RETURN DISPLAYDVD
    MUTINGENTER
    AUDIOPREVPRESETTUNING
    NEXTANGLESUBTITLE
    ENTER SLEEP
     
    						
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    Welcome!
    Thank you for purchasing the Sony
    Compact AV System. Before operating the
    unit, please read this manual thoroughly
    and retain it for future reference.
    WARNING
    To prevent fire or shock
    hazard, do not expose the
    unit to rain or moisture.
    To avoid electrical shock,
    do not open the cabinet.
    Refer servicing to qualified
    personnel only.
    CAUTION
    The use of optical instruments with this
    product will increase eye hazard. As the
    laser beam used in this CD/DVD Player is
    harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
    disassemble the cabinet.
    Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
    This label is located on the Laser protective
    housing inside the enclosure.
    Precautions
    Safety
    ¥ If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug
    the unit and have it checked by qualified
    personnel before operating it any further.
    ¥ The unit is not disconnected from the
    mains as long as it is connected to the
    mains outlet, even if the unit itself has
    been turned off.
    ¥ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet 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.
    ¥ Do not use the unit in a car.  The
    operation cannot be guaranteed.
    Installing
    ¥ Do not install the appliance in a confined
    space, such as a bookcase or built-in
    cabinet.
    ¥ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
    internal heat buildup.
    ¥ Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
    blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
    draperies) that may block the ventilation
    slots.
    ¥ Do not install the 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 unit in an inclined
    position.  It is designed to be operated in
    a horizontal position only.
    ¥ Keep the unit and discs away from
    equipment with strong magnets, such as
    microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
    ¥ Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
    ¥ If the unit is brought directly from a cold
    to a warm location, moisture may
    condense inside the unit and cause
    damage to the lenses.  When you first
    install the unit, or when you move it
    from a cold to a warm location, wait for
    about one hour before operating the unit.
     
    						
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    About This Manual 4
    This System Can Play the Following Discs 4
    Precautions 6
    Notes on Discs 6
    Getting Started 7
    Unpacking 7
    Speaker System Hookup 8
    Antenna Hookups 10
    TV and Video Component Hookups 11
    Connecting the AC Power Cord 12
    Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 13
    Speaker Setup 14
    Presetting Radio Stations 17
    Playing Discs 18
    Playing Discs  18
    Selecting a Sound Field  20
    Customizing Sound Fields   22
    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You
    Stopped the Disc (Resume Play)  23
    Using the Menu for Each DVD  24
    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC
    Playback) 25
    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)   26
    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)  27
    Using the Front Panel Display  28
    Using Various Functions with the
    Control Menu 30
    Using the Control Menu Display  30
    Control Menu Item List    32
    Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/
    Index/Scene 32
    Checking the Playing Time and Remaining
    Ti m e 3 3
    Selecting a Start Point Using the Time Code  34
    Changing the Sounds  35
    Displaying the Subtitles   36
    Changing the Angles   37
    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)   38
    Repeating a Specific Portion (AyB Repeat) 38
    Checking the Play Information  40
    Settings and Adjustments 41
    Using the Setup Display  41
    Setup Display Item List 43
    Setting the Language for Display and Sound
    (LANGUAGE SETUP) 44
    Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP)  45
    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)  46
    Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP)  49
    Settings for Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) 49
    Other Operations 51
    Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote  51
    Listening to the Radio 53
    Naming Preset Stations  54
    Using the Sleep Timer   55
    Additional Information 56
    Troubleshooting 56
    Self-diagnosis Function 59
    Specifications 60
    Glossary 61
    Language Code List 63
    Index to Parts and Controls 64
    Index 68
     
    						
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    This System Can Play the Following Discs
    Disc logo
    Contents
    Disc size
    Play time
    “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
    This system conforms to the NTSC color system.  You cannot play discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.
    Region code of DVDs you can play on this unit
    Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs that
    are labeled with identical region codes.
    DVDs labeled 
    ALL will be also played on this unit.
    If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playing this disc prohibited by area limits.” will appear on the
    TV screen.
    Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited
    by the area limits.
    Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
    Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally fixed by software producers.  Since this system plays DVDs
    and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also
    refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
    About This Manual
    Conventions
    • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the system.
    You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the
    same or similar names as those on the system.
    • The icons on the right are used in this manual:
    Z
    z
    Icon Meaning
    Indicates that you can use only the remote
    to do the task.
    Indicates tips and hints for making the
    task easier.
    Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs.
    Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs.
    Indicates the functions for Audio CDs.
    Audio + Video
    DVD VIDEOs VIDEO  CDs Audio  CDs
    Audio + Video Audio
    About 4 h (for
    single-sided
    DVD)/
    about 8 h (for
    double-sided
    DVD)About 80 min.
    (for
    single-sided
    DVD)/
    about 160 min.
    (for
    double-sided
    DVD) 12 cm 8 cm
    74 min.12 cm
    20 min.8 cm
    (CD single)
    20 min.8 cm
    74 min.12 cm
    Region code
    MODEL NO.HCD-S300CD/DVD RECEIVER
    SERIAL  NO .
     
    						
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    Terms for discs
    ¥ Title
    The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a
    movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or an
    album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is
    assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you
    want.
    ¥ Chapter
    Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than
    titles.  A title is composed of several chapters.  Each chapter is
    assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter
    you want.  Depending on the disc, no chapters may be
    recorded.
    ¥ Track
    Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD or a CD.
    Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate
    the track you want.
    ¥ Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)
    A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the
    point you want  on a VIDEO CD or a CD.  Depending on the
    disc, no indexes may be recorded.
    ¥ Scene
    On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens,
    moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections
    called Òscenes.Ó  Each scene is assigned a scene number
    enabling you to locate the scene you want.
    Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)
    This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD
    standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the
    disc type.
    Disc type
    VIDEO CDs
    without PBC
    functions
    (Ver. 1.1 discs)
    VIDEO CDs with
    PBC functions
    (Ver. 2.0 discs)
    You can
    Enjoy video playback (moving pictures)
    as well as music.
    Play interactive software using menu
    screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC
    Playback), in addition to the video
    playback functions of Ver 1.1 discs.
    Moreover, you can play high-resolution
    still pictures, if they are included on the
    disc.
    DVD
    structure
    VIDEO
    CD or
    CD
    structureDisc
    Title
    Chapter
    Disc
    Track
    Index
    Discs that the system cannot play
    The system cannot play discs other than the ones listed in the
    table on page 4.  CD-R, CD-ROMs including PHOTO CDs, data
    sections in CD-EXTRAs, DVD-ROMs etc., cannot be played.
    This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround
    and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
    *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
    ÒDolbyÓ, ÒAC-3Ó, ÒPro LogicÓ and the double-D symbol a are
    trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
    Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,
    Inc. All rights reserved.
    **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
    Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
    ÒDTSÓ and ÒDTS Digital SurroundÓ are trademarks of Digital
    Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
    rights reserved.
    This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
    protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
    intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
    and other rights owners.  Use of this copyright protection
    technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
    is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
    otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.  Reverse
    engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
     
    						
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    Precautions
    On safety
    ¥ Caution Ð The use of optical instruments with this
    product will increase eye hazard.
    ¥ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
    unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
    personnel before operating it any further.
    On power sources
    ¥ The system is not disconnected from the AC power
    source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
    outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.
    ¥ If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be
    sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet. To
    disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
    plug itself;  never pull the cord.
    ¥ Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be
    changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
    On placement
    ¥ Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation
    to prevent heat build-up in the system.
    ¥ Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug
    that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
    ¥ Do not place the system in a location near heat sources,
    or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
    mechanical shock.
    ¥ Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might
    block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
    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 system. 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.
    On adjusting volume
    ¥ Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
    with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you
    do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level
    portion is 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.
    On your TVÕs color
    ¥ If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color
    irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after
    15 to 30 minutes.  If color irregularity should persist,
    place the speakers further away from the set.IMPORTANT NOTICE
    Caution: The enclosed system is capable of holding a
    still video image or On screen display image on your
    television screen indefinitely.  If you leave the still
    video image or On screen display image displayed on
    your TV for an extended period of time you risk
    permanent damage to your television screen.
    Projection televisions are very susceptible.
    Notes on Discs
    On handling discs
    ¥ To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do
    not touch the surface.
    ¥ Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
    If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc,
    remove the glue completely before using the disc.
    ¥ Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
    such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct
    sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature
    inside the car.
    ¥ After playing, store the disc in its case.
    On cleaning
    ¥ Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
    Wipe the disc from the center out.
    ¥ Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
    commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
    intended for vinyl LPs.
    If you have any questions or problems concerning your
    system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
     
    						
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    Getting Started
    Unpacking
    Check that you have the following items:
    ¥ AM loop antenna (1)
    ¥ FM wire antenna (1)
    ¥ Speakers (5)
    ¥ Subwoofer (1)
    ¥ Speaker cords (5 m x 4, 15 m x 2)
    ¥ Video cord (1)
    ¥ Remote commander (remote) RM-SS300 (1)
    ¥ Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
    ¥ Foot pads (24)
    ¥ Speakers Ð Connection and Installation (card) (1)
    Inserting batteries into the remote
    You can control the system using the supplied remote.
    Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and Ð
    on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the
    remote sensor g on the system.
    zYou can control TVs using the supplied remote
    See page 51.
    Notes
    ¥ Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
    ¥ Do not use a new battery with an old one.
    ¥ Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
    particularly when replacing the batteries.
    ¥ Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
    apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
    ¥ If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time,
    remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
    leakage and corrosion.
    Getting
    Started
    This section describes how to hook up
    the system to the speakers, a TV
    monitor with audio/video input jacks
    and other video component.  You
    cannot connect this system to a TV
    monitor which does not have a video
    input connector.  Be sure to turn off
    the power of each component before
    making the connections.
     
    						
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    Getting StartedTerminals for connecting the speakers
    Connect the To the
    Front speakers
    Rear speakers
    Center speaker
    Subwoofer
    Front speaker (R)Front speaker (L) Center speaker
    Subwoofer
    Rear speaker (R)Rear speaker (L)
    Speaker System Hookup
    SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and
    R (red) terminals
    SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R
    (yellow) terminals
    SPEAKER CENTER (green)
    terminal
    SPEAKER WOOFER (black)
    terminal
    Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied
    speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and
    those of the cords.
    To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the
    speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 14.
    Required cords
    Speaker cords (supplied)
    The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the
    same color as the label of the terminals to be connected.
    Connect the striped cord with the + terminal tube to the +
    terminal.
    (+) (+)
    (Ð) (Ð)
    RL
    RL
    VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
    AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
    FM75½
    COAXIAL
    AM
    IMPEDANCE USE  3½ FRONT R CENTER FRONT L
    REAR R WOOFER REAR L
    S VIDEO
    (
    DVD ONLY)
    Color tube
    + terminal tube
    Color label
     
    						
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    Getting StartedNotes on speaker system hookup
    ¥ Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate
    terminal on the components:  + to + and Ð to Ð.  If the
    cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will
    lack bass.
    ¥ If you use front speakers with low maximum input
    rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
    output on the speakers.
    If you feel lack of bass frequency
    Connect an active subwoofer (not supplied) to the
    WOOFER OUT jack using a monaural audio cord (not
    supplied).
    When you connect an active subwoofer, disconnect the
    supplied woofer from the SPEAKER WOOFER terminal.
    Black Black
    To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
    Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system.
    To prevent this, make sure to take the following
    precautions when connecting the speakers.
    Make sure the stripped end of each speaker cord
    does not touch another speaker terminal or the
    stripped end of another speaker cord.
    Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
    Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
    Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive
    removal of insulation.
    After connecting all the components, speakers,
    and AC power cord, output a test tone to check
    that all the speakers are connected correctly.  For
    details on outputting a test tone, see page 14.
    If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a
    test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than
    the one whose name is currently displayed on the front
    panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited.  If this
    happens, check the speaker connection again.
     
    						
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    Getting Started
    FM75½
    COAXIAL
    AM
    RL
    RL
    VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
    AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
    FM75½
    COAXIAL
    AM
    IMPEDANCE USE  3½ FRONT R CENTER FRONT L
    REAR R WOOFER REAR L
    S VIDEO
    (
    DVD ONLY)
    FM wire antenna
    (supplied) AM loop antenna
    (supplied)
    Important
    If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground
    it against lightning.  To prevent a gas explosion, do not
    connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
    Terminals for connecting the antennas
    Connect the To the
    AM loop antenna AM terminals
    FM wire antenna FM 75W COAXIAL terminal
    Antenna Hookups
    Notes on antenna hookups
    ¥ To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
    away from the system and other components.
    ¥ Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
    ¥ After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
    horizontal as possible.
    ¥ When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna,
    connect the black cord (A) to the U terminal, and the
    white cord (B) to the other terminal.
    Ground wire
    (not supplied)
    To ground
    zIf you have poor FM reception
    Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system
    to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
             Outdoor FM antenna         System
    Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to
    the radio.
    A
    B
    AM
     
    						
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