Sony Dav S800 Operating Instructions

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COAXIAL
AM
FM75½
Outdoor FM antennaSystem
zIf you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm 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 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 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.
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.
Red (R/audio)Yellow
Yellow
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio) Yellow (Video)
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IN INOUTOUTOUT
VIDEO
OUT
R VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
OUT AUDIO
IN
L
VIDEO
OUT
R AUDIO
OUT
LOUTPUT
VIDEO
ININPUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTVIDEO IN VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
AUDIO INAM
L
RL
R
FM75½
FRONT   R
FRONT   L CENTER
REAR   R
REAR   L WOOFERSPEAKER
OPTICAL
DIGITAL 
IN
SVIDEO (DVD ONLY)
OPTICAL
(CD 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 colour 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-S800
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 colour 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).
VCR Digital satellite receiver 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, if necessary, this system allows you to place the centre speaker up to 1.6 meters
(5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening
position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1 to 15.0 meters (3 to 50 feet) (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.
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.
You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 67).
When the rear speakers are placed to the side When the rear speakers are placed behind you
45¡
90¡
20¡AA
B
CC
45¡
90¡
20¡AA
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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
Ð Size of the rear and centre speakers
Ð Distance of the front, rear, and centre speakers
Ð Front and rear speakers used with speaker stands (A) or without speaker stands (B)
Ð 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 FRONT, CENTER and REAR accordingly (see below). Since the subwoofer settings are
fixed, you cannot change the settings. The default settings are underlined.
¥ FRONT (front speakers)
Ð
A: The speakers are used with the speaker stands.
Ð B: The speakers are without the speaker stands.
¥ CENTER (centre speaker)
Ð
YES: Normally select this.
Ð NO: Select this if no centre speaker is used.
¥ REAR (rear speakers) See ÒPosition diagramÓ on page 26 when you set this parameters.
Ð
BEHIND[A]: Select this if the rear speakers are used with the speaker stands and located in
section B.
Ð SIDE[A]: Select this if the rear speakers are used with the speaker stands and located in
section A.
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90 
20 
45 A A
B B
Ð BEHIND[B]: Select this if the rear speakers are used without the speaker stands and located
in section B.
Ð SIDE[B]: Select this if the rear speakers are used without the speaker stands and located in
section A.
Ð NONE: Select this if no rear speaker is used.
xDISTANCE
You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The default adjustments are in
parentheses.
¥ F. D. 5 m (17 ft) (front speakers distance)
Front speaker distance can be set in 0.2 m (1 foot) steps from 1 to 15.0 m (3 to 50 feet).
¥ C. D. 5 m (17 ft) (centre speaker distance)
Centre speaker distance can be set in 0.2 m (1 foot) steps from the front speaker distance to
1.6 m (5 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 m (1 foot) steps from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance to a distance 4.6 m (15 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 models OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The
other models displays metric measurements only. The manual also shows both.
Specifying the rear speaker position and height
If you select anything other than ÒNONEÓ in ÒREAR,Ó 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
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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 ÒREARÓ is set to ÒNOÓ.
To specify the balance and level of the speakers
1Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 LEVEL on the front panel display.
2Using 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
Ð Balance of the front and rear speakers
Ð 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.
6Using 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 adjustments are in the
parentheses.
¥ 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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xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The default adjustments are in parentheses.
¥ C. LEVEL (0 dB) (centre speaker level)
Adjust the level of the centre speaker (Ð6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).
¥ R. LEVEL (0 dB) (rear speakers level)
Adjust the level of the rear speakers (Ð6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).
¥ S. W. LEV. (0 dB) (subwoofer level)
Adjust the level of the subwoofer (Ð6 dB to +6 dB, 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, ÒReally? NÓ and ÒReally? YÓ appears.
If you select ÒReally? Y,Ó by pressing ENTER, ÒALL CLEAR!Ó is displayed and all settings
such as preset stations and station names will be cleared, and speaker parameters will be
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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 Ð until the frequency indication starts to change,
then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. ÒTUNEDÓ and ÒSTÓ (for stereo
programme) appear on the front panel display.
3Press MEMORY.
A preset number appears on the front panel display.
4Press PRESET + or Ð to select the preset number you want.
MEMORY
PRESET +/ÐBAND
TUNING +/Ð
ENTER
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ALL PROLOGICDIGITAL
NTSC PBC ANGLETITLE TRACK CHAPTERINDEX H TUNEDM MONOST SdBkHzPROGRAMMHzSHUFFLE REPEAT   1FMAMDISC 1SAUTO
ALL PROLOGICDIGITAL
NTSC PBC ANGLETITLE TRACK CHAPTERINDEX H TUNEDM MONOST SdBkHzPROGRAMMHzSHUFFLE REPEAT   1FMAMDISC 1SAUTO
ALL PROLOGICDIGITAL
NTSC PBC ANGLETITLE TRACK CHAPTERINDEX H TUNEDM MONOST SdBkHzPROGRAMMHzSHUFFLE REPEAT   1FMAMDISC 1SAUTO
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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 Ð 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 1 on the remote.
While holding down x (on the system), turn the power back on. When you change the interval,
AM preset stations will be erased.
To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
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