Sony Dav S400 Operating Instructions

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Viewing Information About the Disc
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Viewing Information About the Disc
When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the
current title
Playing time and number
of the current chapter
Remaining time of the
current chapter
Text
Playing time and current track number
Remaining time of the
current track
Playing time of the disc
Remaining time of the
disc
TextViewing the Playing Time
and Remaining Time on
the Front Panel Display
  
You can check information about the disc,
such as the remaining time, total number of
titles of a DVD, or tracks of a Super Audio
CD, CD, or VIDEO CD, using the front
panel display (page 10).
Press TIME.
Each time you press TIME while playing the
disc, the display changes as shown in the
following charts.
When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions), Super Audio CD, or
CD
TIME
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Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining Time
  
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
or track, and the total playing time or
remaining time of the disc. You can also
check the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text
recorded on the disc.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press TIME repeatedly to change
the time information.
The display and the kinds of time that
you can change depend on the disc you
are playing.
TIME
DVD
DISPLAY
Time informationDisc type
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zThe playing time and remaining time of the
current chapter, title, track, scene, or disc will also
appear on your TV screen. See the following section
“Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time”
for instructions on how to read this information.
Notes
•While playing Super Audio CD, the index indicator
does not appear on the front panel display.
•Depending on the type of disc being played and the
playing mode, the disc information may not be
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Viewing Information About the Disc
DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
xWhen playing a DVD
•T 
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Playing time of the current title
•T–
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Remaining time of the current title
•C 
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Playing time of the current chapter
•C–
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Remaining time of the current
chapter
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(with PBC functions)
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Playing time of the current scene
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD
(without PBC functions), Super
Audio CD, or CD
•T 
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Playing time of the current track
•T–
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Remaining time of the current
track
•D 
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Playing time of the current disc
•D–
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Remaining time of the current disc
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
Checking the DVD/CD/Super Audio
CD text
Press TIME repeatedly in Step 2 to display
the text recorded on the DVD/CD/Super
Audio CD. The DVD/CD/Super Audio CD
text appears only when the text is recorded
on the disc. You cannot change the text.z
If the DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text does not fit
in a single line, you can see the entire text scrolls
across the front display.
zYou can select the time and text by pressing
TIME.
Notes
•Only letters of the alphabet can be displayed.
•This system can only display the first level of
DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text, such as the disc
name or title.
•In Super Audio CD playback, the system can only
display a limited number of characters. Also,
depending on the disc, not all text characters are
displayed.
DVD/CD/Super Audio CD text
TIME/TEXTBRAHMS  SYMPHONY  NO – 4    
 
						

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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
  
If a DVD is recorded with multilingual
tracks, you can select the language you want
while playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio
formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio,
or DTS), you can select the audio format
you want while playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can
select the sound from the right or left channel
and listen to the sound of the selected channel
through both the right and left speakers. (In
this case, the sound loses its stereo effect.)
For example, when playing a disc containing
a song with the vocals on the right channel
and the instruments on the left channel, you
can select the left channel and hear only the
instruments from both speakers.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2Press X/x to select 
(AUDIO), then press ENTER.
The options for AUDIO appear.
AUDIO
DVD
DISPLAY
ENTER X/x
3Press X/x to select the desired
audio signal.
xWhen playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
represent the language code. Refer to
the language code list on page 77 to
see which language the code
represents. When the same language is
displayed two or more times, the DVD
is recorded in multiple audio formats.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD
The default setting is underlined.
•
STEREO: The standard stereo sound
•1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
•2/R: The sound of the right
channel (monaural)
x
When playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super
Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
•MULTI: The disc has multi-
channel playback area
•2CH: The disc has the 2 channel
playback area.
•CD: When you want to play the
disc as a conventional CD.
Note
Not all discs give you the three choices above
when in Super Audio CD playback. It all
depends on the layer configuration of the
Super Audio CD to be played.
4Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
z
You can select AUDIO directly by pressing AUDIO.
Each time you press the button, the item changes.
Notes
•For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot
change the sound.
•During DVD playback, the sound may change
automatically.
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1PROGRAM FORMAT
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LRC
DTS 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
LFE
LS RS
Displaying the audio information of
the disc 
When you select “AUDIO,” the channels
being played are displayed on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format,
multiple signals ranging from monaural to
5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a
DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number
of recorded channels may differ.
*“PCM,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” or “DOLBY
DIGITAL” is displayed.
For “DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channels in
the playing track are displayed numerically
as follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
** The letters in the programme format
display mean the following sound
component:
L: Front (left)
R : Front (right)
C : Centre
LS : Rear (left)
RS : Rear (right)
S : Rear (monaural): The rear
component of the Dolby
Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal.
LFE : LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
Current audio format*
Current playing programme format**
Rear component 2
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) component 1 Front component 2 +
Centre component 1
The display examples are as follows:
•PCM (stereo)
•Dolby Surround
•Dolby Digital 5.1ch
When an LFE signal component is output,
“LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an
LFE signal component is not output,
“LFE” is enclosed in a broken line.
•DTS
“LFE” is always enclosed in a solid line
regardless of the LFE signal component
being output.
Notes
•When the signal contains rear signal components
such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect is
enhanced (page 46).
•If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the
system outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
DVD        
1: ENGLISH
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1PROGRAM FORMAT
LFELS RS
        
DOLBY DIGITAL  3 / 2 . 1
PCM 48kHz 24bit
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL  2/0LRC
S
PROGRAM FORMAT
LRC
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
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Selecting a Sound Field
 
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound
fields according to the programme you want
to listen to. Surround sound can be applied
to DVD, VIDEO CD, and CD playback.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until
the sound field you want appears on
the front panel display.
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the
system to select the pre-programmed sound
fields.
To check the current sound field
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the front
panel display switches as follows:
remaining or playing time t sound field
t remaining or playing time
z
The system memorises the last sound
field selected for each function mode (Sound
Field Link)
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to the
function is automatically applied again. For example,
if you listen to DVD with LARGE HALL as the sound
field, then change to another function, and then return
to DVD, LARGE HALL will be applied again. With
the tuner, sound fields are memorised separately for all
preset stations.
zYou can identify the encoding format of
programme software by looking at its
packaging
–Dolby Digital discs are labelled with the 
 logo.
–Dolby Surround encoded programmes are labelled
with the 
 logo.
–DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
Note
When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling
frequency, the output signals will be converted to
48 kHz (sampling frequency).
C.S.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A)*
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s classic
editing studio using the 3D sound imaging
of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page 47) to
create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual rear
speakers.
This is a standard mode, great for watching
most movies.
C.S.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B)*
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s mixing studio
using the 3D sound imaging of V. MULTI
DIMENSION (page 47) to create 5 sets of
virtual speakers surrounding the listener
from a single pair of actual rear speakers.
This mode is ideal for watching science-
fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
C.S.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C)*
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s BGM
recording studio using the 3D sound
imaging of V. MULTI DIMENSION (page
47) to create 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener from a single pair of
actual rear speakers.
This mode is ideal for watching musicals or
classic films where music is featured in the
soundtrack.
*“VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with
virtual speakers.
SOUND
FIELD
DISPLAY
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V.MULTI D.
(VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION)
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of
virtual rear speakers positioned higher than
the listener from a single pair of actual rear
speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
V.S.M.D.
(VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI DIMENSION)
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear
speakers from the sound of the front
speakers without using actual rear speakers.
This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers
surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of
elevation.
SMALL HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a small
rectangular concert hall.
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.LARGE HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a large
rectangular concert hall.
Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE HOUSE
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
house.
Great for rock or pop music.
GAME
Obtains maximum audio impact from video
game software.
Be sure to set the game machine to stereo
mode when using game software with stereo
sound capabilities.
A.F.D. (AUTO FORMAT DECODING)
Automatically detects the type of audio
signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if
necessary. This mode presents the sound as
it was recorded/encoded, without adding any
effects.
You can use this mode as a reference.
N.SURROUND
(NORMAL SURROUND)
Software with multichannel surround audio
signals is played according to the way it was
recorded.
Software with 2 channel audio signals, is
decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create
surround effects.
2CH STEREO
Outputs the sound from the front left and
right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass
the sound field processing. Multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to two
channels.
This allows you to play any source using
only the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer.
SIDE
BEHIND
LCR
LS
RSRS LSRS LS
LCR
LS
RSRS LSRS LS
LCR
LS
RSRS LSRS LS
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HEADPHONE THEATER*
When you connect your headphone to the
PHONES jack of the system, the
HEADPHONE THEATER mode allows you
to experience a theatre like environment
while listening through a pair of
headphones. This mode is very effective
with 5.1 ch discreet signal sources such as
Dolby Digital and DTS. Selecting any
Sound Field selections (except AUTO
FORMAT DECODING or 2CH STEREO)
enables the mode.
*“VIRTUAL” sound field: Sound field with
virtual speakers.
Notes
•The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
•When listening to sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the rear speakers.
•If you select AUTO FORMAT DECODING or
2CH STEREO when the headphones are
connected,
2 channel stereo is output. If any other sound field
is selected, it is automatically changed to the
HEADPHONE THEATER mode.
Adjusting the level
parameters
  
The level menu contains parameters that let
you adjust the balance and speaker volumes
of each speaker (page 26).
1Start playing a programme source
encoded with multichannel
surround sound.
2Press AMP MENU repeatedly on
the remote.
9 LEVEL appears on the front panel
display.
3Sit in your listening position and
select the item to be adjusted
using X/x.
4Adjust the volume level using C/c.
The adjusted value will appear on the
front panel display. If you do not operate
the remote for a few seconds, the value
turns off and is stored in the system.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field
FRONT BAL.   REAR BAL.   REAR LEVEL CENTER LEVEL SUBWOOFER LEVEL
CINEMA STUDIO EX Azz z z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX Bzz z z z
CINEMA STUDIO EX Czz z z z
VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSIONzz z z z
VIRTUAL SEMI MULTI
DIMENSIONzzz
SMALL HALLzz z z z
LARGE HALLzz z z z
JAZZ CLUBzz z z z
LIVE HOUSEzz z z z
GAMEzz z z z
AUTO FORMAT DECODINGzz z z z
NORMAL SURROUNDzz z z z
2CH STEREOzz
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Enjoying Movies
DAV-S400 4-240-074-12(1)
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles 
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE”
appears in the front panel display. This
means that you can change the viewing
angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a
train in motion, you can display the view
from either the front of the train, the left
window of the train, or from the right
window without having the train’s
movement interrupted.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select 
(ANGLE).
The angle number appears.
The number in parentheses indicates
the total number of angles.
ANGLE
ENTER DVD
DISPLAYNumber
Buttons
X/c/x
3Press c or ENTER.
The angle number changes to “-.”
4Select the angle number using the
number buttons or X/x, then
press ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected
angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
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You can select the angle directly by pressing
ANGLE. Each time you press the button, the angle
changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded
on the DVD.
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Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you
can turn the subtitles on and off while
playing. If multilingual subtitles are
recorded on the disc, you can change the
subtitle language while playing, or turn the
subtitles on or off whenever you want. For
example, you can select the language you
want to practice and turn the subtitles on for
better understanding.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select 
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.
The options for SUBTITLE appear.
SUBTITLE
ENTER DVD
DISPLAYX/x
3Press X/x to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate the language code. Refer to
the language code list on page 77 to
see which language the code
represents.
4Press ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the
Control Menu is turned off.
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You can select SUBTITLE directly by pressing
SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the item
changes.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are
recorded on it.
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