Sony Dav S300 Operating Instructions

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Other Operations
Other
Operations
This chapter describes how to set the
remote for controlling the TV, listen to
the radio, etc.
Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote Z
If you adjust the remote signal, you can control your TV
with the supplied remote.  Default setting is to control
Sony TVs with the g mark.
Controlling TVs with the remote
1While holding down TV ?/1,
1Enter your TVÕs manufacturerÕs code (see the
table on the next page) using the number
buttons.
2Press ENTER.
2Release TV ?/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them
one at a time until you find the one that works with your
TV.
Notes
¥ If you enter a new code number, the code number previously
entered will be erased.
¥ When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number
may reset to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.TV ?/1
Number buttons
123456789>1010 / 0
ENTER
 
						

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To control a TV
Make Code(s)
DAEWOO 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 15
FISHER 08
GOLDSTAR (LG) 02, 03, 11, 12, 15, 34
GRUNDIG 17, 34
HITACHI 02, 13, 14, 15
ITT/NOKIA 21, 22
JVC 16
MAGNAVOX 02, 03, 18
MITSUBISHI/MGA 02, 03, 19
NEC 02, 03, 20
PANASONIC 09, 24
PHILIPS 15, 18
PIONEER 09, 25, 26, 40
RCA/PROSCAN 02, 10, 27, 28, 29
SAMSUNG 02, 03, 15, 31, 32, 33, 34
SANYO 08
SHARP 35
SONY 01
TELEFUNKEN 23, 36, 37, 38
THOMSON 30, 37, 39
TOSHIBA 35, 40, 41
ZENITH 42, 43
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
By pressing
TV ?/1
TV/VIDEO
TV VOL
TV CH
Number buttons
and ENTER
Note
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control your TV or
to use some of the buttons above.
You can
Turn the TV on or off
Select the input source for the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Change the channel of the TV
Select the channel of the TVTV/VIDEO Number buttons TV ?/1
TV VOLTV CH
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote
123456789>1010/0ENTER
 
						

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Other Operations
Listening to the Radio
Preset radio stations in the systemÕs memory first (see
ÒPresetting Radio StationsÓ on page 17).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER appears on
the front panel display.
The last received station is tuned in.
2Press PRESET + or PRESET Ð repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, the system tunes in
one preset station at a time.
3Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME.
To turn off the radio
Press ?/1.To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2.
For manual tuning, press m or M  (TUNING + or Ð) on
the remote repeatedly.
For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M
(TUNING + or Ð) on the remote.
zIf an FM program is noisy
Press MONO/STEREO on the remote so that ÒMONOÓ appears
on the front panel display.  There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.  Press the button again to restore the
stereo effect.
zTo improve reception
Reorient the supplied antennas.
To check the frequency or sound field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front panel display
changes:
index name of the station t frequency t sound field t
index name of the station
FUNCTIONPRESET +/Ð
FUNCTIONVOLUME
PRESET +/Ð
123456789>1010/0
VOL
 
						

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Other Operations
Naming Preset Stations Z
You can enter a name of up to 7 characters for preset
stations.  These names (for example, ÒXYZÓ) appear in the
systemÕs front panel display when a station is selected.
Note that no more than one name can be entered for each
preset station.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until TUNER appears on
the front panel display.
The last station you received is tuned in.
Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the
system changes in the following sequence.
DVD n VIDEO 1 n VIDEO 2 n TUNER n DVD...
2Tune in the preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset
stations, see ÒListening to the RadioÓ on page 53.
3Press NAME.
4Create an index name by using the cursor buttons:
Press m/M to select a character, then press , to move
the cursor to the next position.
If youÕve made a mistake
Press < or , repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then press m/M to select the right
character.
5Press ENTER.
To assign index names to other stations
Repeat Steps 2 to 5.
FUNCTION
NAME1010/0
 
						

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Other Operations
Using the Sleep Timer  Z
You can set the system to turn off automatically at a
specified time.
Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown
below.
The display dims after you have specified the time.
zYou can check the time remaining before the system turns
off
Press SLEEP on the remote.  The remaining time appears on the
front panel display.
zYou can extend the sleep timer up to 9 hours
Press M on the remote while the time indication is flashing.  Each
time you press M, the time is extended by 30 minutes up to 9
hours.
When you press m, it is shortened by 30 minutes.
SLEEP
123456789>1010 / 0
n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF
 
						

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Additional
InformationTroubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem.  Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
,Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
,Check that the system is connected securely.
,The video connecting cord is damaged.  Replace it
with a new one.
,Make sure you connect the system to the video
input connector on the TV (page 11).
,Make sure you turn on the TV.
,Make sure you select the video input on the TV so
that you can view the pictures from the system.
The picture noise appears.
,Clean the disc.
,If video from your system has to go through your
VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied
to some DVD programs could affect picture
quality.  If you still experience problems after
checking your connections, please try connecting
your DVD system directly to your TVÕs S video-
input, if your TV is equipped with this input  (page
11 ) .
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be changed
even though you set ÒTV TYPEÓ in ÒSCREEN
SETUPÓ in the setup display when you play a
wide picture.
,The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.
,If you connect the system with the S video cable,
connect directly to the TV.  Otherwise, you may not
change the aspect ratio.
,Depending on the TV, you may not change the
aspect ratio.
Sound
ThereÕs no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.
,Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
,Make sure that youÕve selected the correct
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,Press MUTING on the remote if ÒMUTING ONÓ is
displayed on the front panel display.
,The protective device on the system has been
activated because of a short circuit.  Turn off the
system, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
,The audio connecting cord is damaged.  Replace it
with a new one.
,The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode.  Press H to return to normal play
mode.
,Fast forward or fast reverse is performed.  Press
H to return to normal play mode.
,Check the speaker settings (page 14).
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
,Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
,Adjust front balance parameter in the LEVEL
menu (page 14).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
,Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
,Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
,Move your TV away from the audio components.
,The plugs and jacks are dirty.  Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
,Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
VIDEO CD or a CD.
,Set ÒAUDIOÓ to ÒSTEREOÓ in the Control Menu
display (page 35).
,Make sure you connect the system appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when you
are playing a Dolby Digital sound track.
,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).
,Check the speaker connections and settings (pages
8, 14).
,Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not
be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo
even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital
format.
The sound comes from the center speaker only.
,Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.No sound is heard from the center speaker.
,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).
,Select a sound field containing the word ÒcinemaÓ
or ÒvirtualÓ (page 20).
,Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard
from the rear speakers.
,Make sure the sound field function is on (page 20).
,Select a sound field containing the word ÒcinemaÓ
or ÒvirtualÓ (page 20).
,Adjust the speaker volume (page 14).
Operation
Recording cannot be done.
,Check that the components are connected correctly.
,Select the source with a FUNCTION button.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
,Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
,The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning).  Use
direct tuning.
,No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset
stations).  Preset the stations (page 17).
,Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
The remote does not function.
,Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
system.
,Use the remote near the system.
,Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the
system.
,Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
The disc does not play.
,There is no disc inside (ÒInsert disc.Ó appears on
the TV screen).
Insert a disc.
,Insert the disc correctly with the playback side
facing down on the disc tray.
,Clean the disc.
,The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 5).
Insert a DVD, a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
,Check the region code of the DVD (page 4).
,Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on
for about half an hour (page 6).
 
						

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The system does not play from the beginning
when playing a disc.
,Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play has been
selected.  Press CLEAR.
,Resume Play has been selected.
Press x on the front panel or on the remote before
you start playing (page 23).
,A title menu or a DVD menu automatically
appears on the TV screen when you play your
DVD, or a setup display automatically appears on
the TV screen when you play your VIDEO CD
with PBC functions.
The system starts playing the DVD automatically.
,The DVD features the auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
,Depending on the disc, the auto pause signal is
recorded.  While playing such a disc, the system
stops playback at the signal.
Stopping playback, Search, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play, etc.,
cannot be done.
,Depending on the disc, you may not do some of
the operations above.
Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the
language you want.
,In the setup display, select the language for the on-
screen display in ÒOSDÓ under ÒLANGUAGE
SETUPÓ (page 44).
The language for the sound cannot be changed
when you play a DVD.
,Multilingual sound is not recorded on the DVD.
,Changing the language for the sound is prohibited
on the DVD.
The language for the subtitles cannot be changed
when you play a DVD.
,Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD.
,Changing the language for the subtitles is
prohibited on the DVD.
The subtitles cannot be turned off when you play
a DVD.
,Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
turn the subtitles off.The angles cannot be changed when you play a
DVD.
,Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD.
,Change the angles when ÒANGLEÓ appears on the
front panel display (page 37).
,Changing the angles is prohibited on the DVD.
The system does not operate properly.
,Static electricity, etc., may affect the systemÕs
operation.
Disconnect the AC power cord once, then connect
it again.
Nothing is displayed on the front panel display.
,Press DIMMER on the remote.
The disc tray does not open and ÒLOCKEDÓ is
displayed on the front panel display.
,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The numbers or letters of 5 characters are
displayed on the front panel display.
,Self-diagnosis function was activated.  See the
table in page 59 and treat the system appropriately.
Troubleshooting
 
						

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Additional Information
Cause and/or Corrective Action
¥ The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth (page 6).
¥ The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Open the disc tray and insert the disc correctly.
¥ To prevent the system from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has worked.
,When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give
the 5-character service number. (example: E 61 10)
C:13:00
Self-diagnosis Function
When the self-diagnosis function works to prevent the system from
malfunctioning, a five-character service number (combination of a letter and
digits) flashes on the screen or the front panel display depending on the cause.
In this case, check the following table.
First three characters
C 13
C 31
E xx (xx is any number)
 
						

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Additional Information
Specifications
Amplifier section
Stereo mode30 W + 30 W
(3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround modeFront: 30 W + 30 W
Center*: 30 W
Rear*: 30 W + 30 W
(3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Subwoofer*: 30 W
(3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be
no sound output.
InputsVIDEO 1, 2:
Sensitivity:  150 mV
Impedance:  50 kilohms
OutputsVIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT):
Voltage:  2 V
Impedance:  1 kilohms
WOOFER:
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance:  1 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low- and high-
impedance headphones
CD/DVD system
LaserSemiconductor laser
Signal format system
NTSC
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
More than 80 dB (VIDEO 1 (AUDIO)
connectors only)
Harmonic distortion
Less than 0.03 %
FM tuner section
SystemPLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
Tuning range87.5 - 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
AntennaFM wire antenna
Antenna terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
SystemTuner section:
PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
Tuning range530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz interval)
531 - 1602 kHz (9 kHz interval)
AntennaLoop antenna
Video section
InputsVideo: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
OutputsVideo: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S-video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
Speakers
SS-TS300 (Front/Center/Rear)
Speaker systemBass reflex
Speaker unit2 
7/8 inches (70 mm) dia. cone type
Rated impedance
3 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
97 ´ 102 ´ 105 mm
(3 
7/8 ´ 4 1/8 ´ 4 1/4 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)0.57 kg (1 lb 4 oz)
SS-WS300 (Subwoofer)
Speaker systemBass reflex
Speaker unit180 mm (7 
1/8 inches) dia. cone type
Rated impedance
3 ohms
Dimensions (approx.)
160 ´ 355 ´ 355 mm
(6 
3/8 ´ 14 ´ 14 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)5.41 kg (11 lb 15 oz)