Sony Dav S400 Operating Instructions

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Settings and Adjustments
DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
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47 )
           :      : 
CUSTOM
RESETDVD        
Using the Setup Display
  
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for
the subtitles and the Setup Display, among
other things. For details on each Setup
Display item, see page 62-68. For an overall
list of Setup Display items, see page...

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LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
DVD MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ORIGINAL
ENGLISH
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
  
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set
various languages for the on-screen display
or sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 61).
xOSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xDVD...

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Settings and Adjustments
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zIf you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,”
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the
language code from the list using the number buttons
(page 77).
After you have made a selection, the language code
(4 digits) is displayed the next time you select
“OTHERS t.”
Note
If you select a language that is not recorded on the
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected (except for the “OSD”).
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)...

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xPAUSE MODE (DVD only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
AUTO
FRAME
xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)
Sets a password and playback limitation
level for DVDs with playback limitation for
children. For details, see “Limiting playback
for children (Parental Control)” (page 53).
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select
this position.
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution....

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Settings and Adjustments
DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
To obtain the best possible surround sound,
set the size of the speakers you have
connected and their distance from your
listening position. Then use the test tone to
adjust the volume and the balance of the
speakers to the same level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup
display. For details, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 61).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting
Select...

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5m 5m5m
3.4m 3.4m
Position diagram
Height diagram
xDISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers
in relation to the listening position is shown
below.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup
Display when you move the speakers. The
default settings are underlined.
60
30
C C
D D
•REAR
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BEHIND (LOW), BEHIND (HIGH),
SIDE (LOW), SIDE (HIGH): Specify
the position and height to implement
the Digital Cinema Surround modes in
the “Virtual Multi Dimension” sound
field (page...

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Settings and Adjustments
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FRONT
CENTER
REAR
Notes
•When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
•If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed
at an equal distance from your listening position,
set the distance according to the closest speaker.
•Do not place the rear speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
xBALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON”...

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Adjusting the speaker volume and
level
1After you stop playback, select
“SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing DVD
SETUP in the Setup Display.
2Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
TONE” to “ON.”
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
3From your listening position, select
“BALANCE” or “LEVEL” and adjust the
value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using
X/x.
The test tone is emitted from both left
and right speakers simultaneously.
4Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST
TONE” to...

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Additional Information
DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the system, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
,Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is
connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
,The connecting cords are not connected
securely.
,The connecting...

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The sound loses stereo effect when
you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
,Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control
Menu display (page 44).
,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 46).
,Check the speaker connections and settings
(pages 23, 65).
,Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be
monaural...