Sony Dav S400 Operating Instructions

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Step 3: TV and Audio/Video Component Hookups
Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
Audio cord (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV monitor MONITOR OUT jack
VCR AUDIO 1 jacks
MD deck AUDIO 2 jacks
Notes
•When you select AUDIO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is output from the front L/R speakers, but
not from the AUDIO 1 AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.
•When you use the AUDIO 1 line outputs, please set the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the system is not in
2CH STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.
Red (R/audio)Yellow
Yellow
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) White (L/audio)
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AM
COAXIALFM75Ω
L
RL
R
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
SPEAKERFRONT R
REAR RCENTER
WOOFERFRONT L
REAR L
AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2MONITOR
OUT
IN INOUTOUTOUT
R AUDIO
OUT AUDIO
IN
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R AUDIO
OUT
LOUTPUTVIDEO
ININPUT
OPTICAL
   IMPEDANCE USE           WOOFER: 3Ω     EXCEPT  WOOFER: 6Ω
A
N
T
E
N
N
A
If you connect an MD deck with the OPTICAL jack
The MD deck can be connected to the OPTICAL jack instead of the AUDIO IN L/R jacks of
the system.
The system can accept both the digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over
analog signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
If you connect an MD deck without the OPTICAL jack
Connect the MD deck to the AUDIO IN L/R jacks of the system.
Connecting the AC Power Cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains),
connect the speakers to the system (see page 16).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of your TV/video components to a wall outlet (mains).
VCR MD deck TV monitor
 
						

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Speaker Setup
For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the centre speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and
the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (A) from the listening position.
You can place the subwoofer in any position.
You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your
room, etc.
Note
Do not place the centre and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
About magnetically shielded speakers
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used with
CRT-based TV or  projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters from the TV set, etc. If it
is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen.
If color irregularity occurs
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity occurs again
Place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set.
If color irregularity still occurs after performing the above
Make sure that no magnetic object is nearby the subwoofer. Color irregularity may occur as a
result of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object.
Examples of possible sources of magnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand,
etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
When the rear speakers are placed to the sideWhen the rear speakers are placed behind you
45°
90°
20°AA
B
CC
45°
90°
20°AA
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AMP MENU
To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers
1Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP. SETUP on the front panel display.
2Sit in your listening position and select the item to be set using X/x.
•Items set in 9 SP. SETUP
–Size of the rear and centre speakers
–Distance of the front, rear, and centre speakers
–Position and height of the rear speakers
3Set the parameter using C/c.
The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display.
4Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in
the system.
xSIZE
When you do not connect centre or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters
for CENTER and REAR. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot
change them. The default settings are underlined.
•CENTER (centre speaker)
–
YES: Normally select this.
–NO: Select this if no centre speaker is used.
•REAR (rear speakers)
–
YES: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema
Surround modes in the “Virtual” sound field (page 46) properly.
–NO: Select this if no rear speakers are used.
C/X/x/c/ENTER
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Specifying the speaker parameters
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your
listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes
to the same level.
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xDISTANCE
You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.
•F. D. 
5 m (front speakers distance)
Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters.
•C. D. 
5 m (centre speaker distance)
Centre speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters steps from the front speaker distance to 1.6
meters closer to your listening position.
•R. D. 
3.4 m (rear speakers distance)
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters steps from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance to a distance 4.6 meters closer to your listening position.
Note
If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance
of the closest speaker.
Specifying the rear speaker position and height
If you select anything other than “NONE” in “REAR,” specify the position and height of the
rear speakers. The default settings are underlined.
Position diagram
•R. P. BEHIND
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section B.
•R. P. SIDE
Select this if the rear speakers are located in the section A.
90 
20 
45 A A
B B
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Height diagram
•R. H. LOW
Select this if the rear speakers are located in section D.
•R. H. HIGH
Select this if the rear speakers are located in section C.
These parameters are not available when “REAR“ is set to “NONE”.
To specify the balance and level of the speakers
1Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display.
2Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to “ON”.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
3Sit in your listening position and select the item to be adjusted using X/x.
•Items adjusted in 9 LEVEL
–Balance of the front and rear speakers
–Volume level of the centre and rear speakers and subwoofer
4Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the
same using C/c.
The adjusted value will appear on the front panel display.
5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to adjust other parameters in 9 LEVEL.
If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the value disappears from the display
and is stored in the system.
6Use X/x to select T.TONE and use C/c to set T.TONE to “OFF”.
xBALANCE
You can vary the balance of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.
•F ......I...... 
centre (front speakers)
Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (You can adjust from centre,
6 steps left or right).
•R ......I...... 
centre (rear speakers)
Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (You can adjust from centre,
6 steps left or right).
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30
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xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.
•C. LEVEL 
0 dB (centre speaker level)
Adjust the level of the centre speaker (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps).
•R. LEVEL 
0 dB (rear speakers level)
Adjust the level of the rear speakers (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps).
•S. W. LEV. 
0 dB (subwoofer level)
Adjust the level of the subwoofer (You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps).
Notes
•When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.
•Depending on the settings of other speakers, the subwoofer may output excessive sound.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system or press VOL +/–.
Other AMP MENU settings
You can control the brightness of the front panel display, clear the preset stations and the station
names, and set the speaker parameters back to the default setting. Press AMP MENU repeatedly
to display 9 CUSTOMIZE. Use X/x to select the following items and C/c to adjust the
settings.
xDIMMER
You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two ways. Use C/c to adjust the
settings or press DIMMER.
xMEMO. CLR.
•N (No): Skip back to previous menu.
•Y (Yes): If you select Y by pressing ENTER, “Really? N” and “Really? Y” appears.
If you select “Really? Y” by pressing ENTER, “ALL CLEAR!” is displayed and all settings
such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be reset
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Presetting Radio Stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.
Before tuning, make sure to turn down the volume to minimum.
1Press BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears on the front panel
display.
Every time you press BAND, the band changes to AM or FM alternately.
2Press and hold TUNING + or – until the frequency indication starts to change,
then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
programme) appear on the front panel display.
3Press MEMORY.
A preset number appears on the front panel display.
4Press PRESET + or – to select the preset number you want.
MEMORY
PRESET +/–BAND
TUNING +/–
ENTER
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5Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
6Repeat 1 to 5 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING + or – repeatedly in 2 to tune in the station manually.
To change the preset number
Start over from 1.
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Playing Discs
  
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,
some operations may be different or
restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV
to this system.
3Press POWER on the system.
The system enters standby mode and
the power indicator lights up in red. Playing Discs
4Press A on the system or OPEN/
CLOSE on the remote, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
The system automatically turns on and
the power indicator turns off.
5Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the system
starts playback (continuous play).
Adjust the volume on the system.
After following Step 5
Depending on the disc, a menu may appear
on the TV screen. You can play the disc
interactively by following the instructions
on the menu. (DVD (page 32), VIDEO CD
(page 33)).
To turn on the system
Press POWER on the system. The system
enters standby mode and the power indicator
lights up in red. Press 1 on the remote. The
system turns on and the power indicator
turns off. In standby mode, you can also turn
on the system by pressing A on the system
or by pressing H.
To turn off the system
Press 1 on the remote. The system enters
standby mode and the power indicator lights
up in red. To turn off the system completely,
press POWER on the system. While playing
a disc, do not turn off the system by pressing
POWER. Doing so may cancel the menu
settings. When you turn off the system, first
press x to stop playback and then press 1
on the remote.
POWER
POWER indicatorAH
x H1x
With the playback side facing down
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OPEN/
CLOSEVOLUME PHONES
jack