Sony Dav S550 Operating Instructions

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COAXIAL
AM
FM75Ω
Outdoor FM antennaSystem
zIf you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Note
If you connect the system to an outdoor antenna, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion,
do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.
Earth wire
(not supplied)
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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components.
Jacks for connecting video components
Connect a To the
TV monitor MONITOR OUT jack
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Digital satellite receiver VIDEO 2 jacks
zWhen using the S video jack instead of the video jacks
Your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video
signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
zWhen using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks
Your TV monitor must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV
accept progressive format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to
“PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN SETUP” (page 67).
Notes
•When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is output from the front L/R speakers, but
not from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.
•When you use the Video 1 line outputs, please set the unit to 2CH STEREO mode. If the unit is not in 2CH
STEREO mode, the line outputs may not function properly.
•When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP,” no signal is output from the MONITOR OUT or S
VIDEO OUT jacks.
•When the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT
OUT jacks.
•When the mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP,” the
signal is output only from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.
Red (R/audio)Yellow
Yellow
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Yellow (Video)
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ININ OUTOUTOUT
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SPEAKERVIDEO 1VIDEO 2COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTMONITOR
OUTCOMPONENT
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RFRONT
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S    VIDEO    (DVD ONLY)
If you connect a digital satellite receiver with the OPTICAL jack
The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the OPTICAL jack instead of the VIDEO IN
and 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 a digital satellite receiver without the OPTICAL jack
Connect the digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN L/R jacks only of the
system.
Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)
Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV monitor to be connected.
The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC but Australian models is PAL.
If the color system of the TV is PAL*
To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing 1 (power) on the remote while
pressing X (pause) button on the system. You need to hold the X button until DAV-S550
appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, turn off the system and then turn on again using the
remote while pressing the X button on the system.
*If the color system of the TV is NTSC, do the same operation above to set the system to
NTSC.
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 17).
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of your TV/video components to a wall outlet (mains).
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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 center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer
(B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet) (A) from the
listening 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 center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
About magnetically shielded speaker (to prevent color irregularity occurring on
the TV  screen)
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
a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1.0 ft) 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 side When the rear speakers are placed behind you
45°
90°
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C/X/x/c/ENTER
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 center speakers
–Distance of the front, rear, and center 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 disappears from the
display and is stored in the system.
xSIZE
When you do not connect center 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 (center speaker)
–
YES: Normally select this.
–NO: Select this if no center speaker is used.
•REAR (rear speakers)
–
YES: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema
Surround modes.
–NO: Select this if no rear speaker is used.
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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 (17 ft) (front speakers distance)
Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 foot) steps from 1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to
50.0 feet).
•C. D. 
5 m (17 ft) (center speaker distance)
Center speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 foot) steps from a distance equal to the
front speaker distance to a distance 1.6 meters (5.0 feet) closer to your listening position.
•R. D. 
3.4 m (12 ft) (rear speakers distance)
Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.2 meters (1.0 foot) steps from a distance equal to the
front speaker distance to a distance 4.6 meters (15.0 feet) closer to your listening position.
Notes
•  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.
•  In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The
other models displays metric measurements only. The manual shows both.
Specifying the rear speaker position and height
If you select anything other than “NO” 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.
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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 “NO”.
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 center 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___ 
center (front speakers)
Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (You can adjust from center,
6 steps left or right).
•R. ___I___ 
center (rear speakers)
Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (You can adjust from center,
6 steps left or right).
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xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default settings are underlined.
•C. LEVEL (
0 dB) (center speaker level)
Adjust the level of the center 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.
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.
xDIMMER
You can change the brightness of the front panel display by two steps.
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
to their default settings.
This system incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and
the system can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic II.
When the Sound Field is set to “NORMAL SURROUND,” you can select the type of decoding
for 2 channel source. Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 92CH MODE. Use X/x to select
the following items.
x2CH MODE
•PLII MOVIE (Pro Logic II Movie): Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround. Besides, this mode can reproduce
the sound in 5.1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language.
•PLII MUSIC (Pro Logic II Music): Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources, such as CDs.
•PRO LOGIC: Performs the Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded
into 4 channels.
Note
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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
program) 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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AUTOFM TUNED ST 
MHz
FM TUNED ST 
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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.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Middle Eastern, and
Philippine models)
The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas).
To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system by
pressing 1 on the remote. While holding down x (on the system), turn on the power using the
remote. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
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