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
 ( 
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 78.
How to use the Setup Display
1In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
If you press DVD SETUP, you can go to
Step 3 directly.
2Press X/x to select  (SETUP),
then press ENTER.
The options for SETUP appear. Settings and Adjustments
X/x
ENTER
3Press X/x to select “CUSTOM,” then
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4Press X/x to select the setup item from
the displayed list: “LANGUAGE SETUP,”
“SCREEN SETUP,” “CUSTOM SETUP,”
and “SPEAKER SETUP.” Then press
ENTER.
The selected Setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
Setup
itemsSelected item
>
10
10/0
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
Main
item
DVD
DISPLAY
DVD
SETUP
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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 MENU (DVD only)
Selects the desired language for the DVD
menu.
xAUDIO (DVD only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “ORIGINAL,” the
language given priority in the disc is
selected.
xSUBTITLE (DVD only)
Switches the language of the subtitle.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the
language for the subtitles changes according
to the language you selected for the sound
track.
Selected settingOptions
5Select an item using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
6Select a setting using X/x, then press
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP or DVD DISPLAY
repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned
off.
z
If you select “RESET” in Step 2, you can reset all
of the “SETUP” settings on page 78 (except for
PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings.
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select
“YES” to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to
complete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to
return to the Control Menu. Do not press POWER on
the system or 1 when resetting the system.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 PAN SCAN16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
16:9
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
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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)   
Choose settings according to the TV to be
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 61).
The default settings are underlined.
xTV TYPE (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
The default settings vary, depending on the
country model.
16:9
4:3
LETTER
BOX
4:3
PAN SCAN
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays the wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
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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.
4:3 LETTER BOX
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may
be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN
SCAN” or vice versa.
xSCREEN SAVER
Turns the screen saver on and off so that the
screen saver image appears when you leave
the system in pause or stop mode for
15 minutes, or when you playback a CD for
more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will
help prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press H to
turn off the screen saver.
ONTurns on the screen saver.
OFFTurns off the screen saver.
xBACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on
the TV screen in stop mode or while playing
a CD.
JACKETPICTURE
GRAPHICS
BLUE
BLACK
The jacket picture (still picture)
appears in the background, but
only when the jacket picture is
already recorded on the disc
(CD-EXTRA, etc.). If the disc
does not contain a jacket
picture, the “GRAPHICS”
picture appears.
A preset picture stored in the
system appears in the
background.
The background colour is blue.
The background colour is black.
Custom Settings (CUSTOM
SETUP) 
  
Allows setting up Parental Control and other
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup
Display. For details on using the display, see
“Using the Setup Display” (page 61).
The default settings are underlined.
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
CUSTOM SETUP
PAUSE MODE:
PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION                          OFFAUTO
 
						

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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 the item, then press CLEAR.
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 speakers and subwoofer settings
are fixed, you cannot change them. The
default settings are underlined.
•FRONT
—
YES
•CENTER
—
YES: Normally select this.
—NONE: Select this if no centre speaker
is used.
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL: 
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
YES BEHIND(LOW)YES YES
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
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No priority given.
Priority given.
xTRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track having the highest
number of channels priority when you play
a DVD on which multiple audio formats
(PCM, MPEG audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital
format) are recorded.
OFF
AUTO
Notes
•When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 62).
•If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital
sound tracks have the same number of channels, the
system selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and
MPEG audio sound tracks in this order.
•Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you
cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digital, or
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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
—
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 47) properly.
—NONE: Select this if no rear speaker is
used.
•SUBWOOFER
—
YES
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.
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 setting is
underlined.
BEHIND (LOW)
BEHIND (HIGH)
SIDE (LOW)
SIDE (HIGH)
These parameters are not available when “REAR” is
set to “NONE.”
90 
20 
45 A A
B B
Select this if the rear
speakers are located in
section B and D.
Select this if the rear
speakers are located in
section B and C.
Select this if the rear
speakers are located in
section A and D.
Select this if the rear
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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” for easy adjustment.
The default settings are underlined.
FRONT
REAR
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in
0.2 meter increments from 1 to 15
meters.
Centre speaker distance can be
moved up to 1.6 meters forward
closer to the listening position, in
0.2 meter increments.
Rear speaker distance can be moved
up to 4.6 meters closer to your
listening position from the front
speaker position, in 0.2 meter
increments.
Adjust the balance between the
front left and right speakers (You
can adjust from centre 6 steps left
or right).
Adjust the balance between the rear
left and right speakers (You can
adjust from centre 6 steps left or
right).xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to
“ON” for easy adjustment.
The default settings are underlined.
CENTER
0dB
REAR 0dB
SUBWOOFER
0dB
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system or
press VOL +/–.
xTEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
“BALANCE” and “LEVEL.”
The default settings are underlined.
OFF
ONThe test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
The test tone is emitted from each
speaker in sequence while adjusting
balance or level.
When you select one of the
“SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test
tone is emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously.Adjusts the level of the centre
speaker (You can adjust from
–6 dB to +6 dB in 1dB steps).
Adjusts the level of the rear
speakers (You can adjust from
–6 dB to +6 dB in 1dB steps).
Adjusts the level of the
subwoofer (You can adjust
from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1dB
steps).
CENTRE
CENTRE
5m
5m
3.4m
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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 “OFF” to turn off the test
tone.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts
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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 cords are damaged.
,The system is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 21).
,The video input on the TV is not set so that
you can view pictures from the system.
Picture noise appears.
,The disc is dirty or flawed.
,If the picture output from your system goes
through your VCR to get to your TV, the
copy-protection signal applied to some DVD
programmes could affect picture quality.
Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,”
the picture does not fill the screen.
,The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The picture is black and white.
,Depending on the TV, the picture on the
screen becomes black and white when you
play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour
system.
Sound
There is no sound.
,The connecting cord is not connected
securely.
,The connecting cord is damaged.
,Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING
ON” 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 (pages 23, 65).
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
,Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
,Adjust the front balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (pages 26, 67).
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
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.
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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 or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital format.
The surround effect is difficult to
hear when you are playing a Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio sound track.
,Check the speaker connections and setting
(pages 23, 65).
,Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channels. It may be
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
format.
The sound comes from the centre
speaker only.
,Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the centre speaker only.
No sound is heard from the centre
speaker.
,Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 46).
,Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” or “virtual” (page 46).
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the rear
speakers.
,Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 46).
,Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” or “virtual” (page 46).
Operation
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 28).
,Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears
in the display.
The remote does not function.
,There are obstacles between the remote and
the system.
,The distance between the remote and the
system is too far.
,The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the system.
,The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
,There is no disc inside.
,The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
,The disc is skewed.
,The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc.
(page 7).
,The region code on the DVD does not match
the system.
,Moisture has condensed inside the system.
Remove the disc and leave the system turned
on for about half an hour (page 3).