Sony Dav S888 Operating Instructions

							4-246-867-11(1)
© 2003 Sony Corporation
DAV-S888
Compact AV
System
Operating Instructions
 
						

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles
on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The label
is located on the bottom exterior.Except for the European
modelsPrecautions
Safety
•If anything falls into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
•The unit is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is
connected to the mains outlet,
even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
•Unplug the unit from the wall
outlet if you do not intend to use it
for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by
the plug, never by the cord.
Installing
•Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
•Allow adequate air circulation to
prevent internal heat buildup.
•Do not place the unit on surfaces
(rugs, blankets, etc.) or near
materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
•Do not install the unit near heat
sources such as radiators, or air
ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
•Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
•Keep the unit and discs away from
equipment with strong magnets,
such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the
unit.
•If the unit is brought directly from
a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
Compact AV System and cause
damage to the lenses. When you
first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about 30 minutes
before operating the unit.
ENERGY STA R® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As an 
ENERGY STA R® partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the 
ENERGY STA R®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Don’t throw
away the battery
with general
house waste,
dipose of it
correctly as
chemical waste.
 
						

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
Compact AV System. Before
operating this system, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
 
						

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On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV’s color
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then
turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color
irregularity should persist, place the speakers
further away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image on
your television screen indefinitely. If you leave
the still video image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended period of
time you risk permanent damage to your
television screen. Projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
On carrying the system
When you carry the system, use the following
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.
Remove the disc, and then press and hold the x
button on the system. After “MECHA LOCK” is
displayed on the front panel display, turn off the
system.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
•Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
system.
•At high volume, over long periods of time, the
cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a
malfunction. However, touching the cabinet
should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a
confined space where ventilation is poor as this
may cause overheating.
•Do not block the ventilation slots by putting
anything on the system. The system is equipped
with a high power amplifier. If the ventilation
slots on the top surface are blocked, the unit can
overheat and malfunction.
•Do not place the system on a soft surface such
as a rug that might block the ventilation holes
on the bottom.
•Do not place the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
•If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the system. Should this occur, the system
may not operate properly. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the system turned on for
about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
•When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
•For power saving purposes, the system can be
completely turned off by the POWER button on
the main unit. Though the LED remains lit for a
while, the system is completely off.
 
						

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Table of Contents
WARNING .......................................................................................................... 2
Welcome! ........................................................................................................... 3
Precautions ........................................................................................................ 4
About this Manual .............................................................................................. 7
This system Can Play the Following Discs ........................................................ 7
Notes about the Discs ........................................................................................ 9
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................. 10
Guide to the Control Menu Display .................................................................. 14
Getting Started ................................................................ 16
Quick Overview ................................................................................................ 16
Unpacking ........................................................................................................ 16
Inserting Batteries into the Remote ................................................................. 17
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup ..................................................................... 17
Step 2: Antenna Hookups ................................................................................ 20
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups .................................................... 22
Speaker Setup ................................................................................................. 24
Presetting Radio Stations ................................................................................ 29
Playing Discs .................................................................. 31
Playing Discs ................................................................................................... 31
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc
(Resume Play) ........................................................................................... 32
Using the DVD’s Menu ..................................................................................... 33
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) .............................. 34
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............................................................................ 35
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................................... 36
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) ............................................................ 38
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) .................................................................... 39
Searching for a Scene ....................................................... 40
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) .............. 40
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Album ............................................. 41
Viewing Information About the Disc ....................................... 43
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display .... 43
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ............................................ 44
 
						

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Sound Adjustments ........................................................... 46
Changing the Sound ........................................................................................ 46
Automatically decoding the input audio signal (Auto Decoding) ...................... 48
Enjoying Surround Sound ................................................................................ 48
Using only the front speakers and subwoofer (2 Channel Stereo) .................. 51
Adjusting the subwoofer ................................................................................... 51
Adjusting the level parameters ......................................................................... 52
Enjoying Movies .............................................................. 53
Changing the Angles ....................................................................................... 53
Displaying the Subtitles ................................................................................... 54
Using Various Additional Functions ....................................... 55
Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) ... 55
Other Operations ............................................................. 60
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 60
Using the Video or other Unit ........................................................................... 61
Listening to the Radio ...................................................................................... 62
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
(Only for the European models) ................................................................. 63
Naming Preset Stations ................................................................................... 63
Settings and Adjustments ................................................... 65
Using the Setup Display .................................................................................. 65
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) ............. 66
Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) ..................................................... 67
Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) ............................................................... 69
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) ............................................... 70
Additional Information ....................................................... 73
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 73
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ........... 77
Glossary .......................................................................................................... 77
Specifications ................................................................................................... 80
Language Code List ......................................................................................... 83
DVD Setup Menu List ...................................................................................... 84
Index ................................................................................................................ 85
Quick reference for Remote Commander ........................................... Back cover
 
						

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About this Manual
•The instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the remote. You can also
use the controls on the system if they have
the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
•The icons used in this manual are
explained below:
•In this manual, the European model is used
for illustration and on-screen display
(OSD) purposes.
*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compress audio data.
This system Can Play the
Following Discs
z
Icon Meaning Icon Meaning
Functions
available in
DVD video
mode
Functions
available in
VIDEO
CD mode
Functions
available in
CD modeFunctions
available in
Super Audio
CD and
Audio CD
mode
Functions
available for
MP3* audio
tracks
More
convenient
features
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Music CD
Super Audio CD
Terms for discs
•Title
The longest sections of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
•Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece that
are smaller than titles. A title is composed
of several chapters. Depending on the disc,
no chapters may be recorded.
•Album
Section of a music piece on a data CD
containing MP3 audio tracks.
•Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or
MP3.
•Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections
to easily locate the point you want on a
VIDEO CD or Super Audio CD.
Depending on the disc, no indexes may be
recorded.
•Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
(page 34), the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
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Note on PBC (Playback Control)
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver.
2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy
two kinds of playback depending on the disc
type.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs
with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on
the back of the unit and will only play
DVDs labelled with the same region code.
DVDs labelled 
ALL will also play on this
system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
DVD
structure
VIDEO CD,Super
Audio CD,
or CD
structure
TitleDisc
Index Tr a c kChapter
Disc
MP3structure
Tr a c k AlbumDisc
You can
Enjoy video playback
(moving pictures) as well
as music.
Play interactive software
using menu screens
displayed on the TV screen
(PBC Playback), in
addition to the video
playback functions of Ver.
1.1 discs. Moreover, you
can play high-resolution
still pictures, if they are
included on the disc.
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
Examples of discs that the system
cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
•CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
•Data part of CD-Extras
•DVD-ROMs
•DVD Audio  discs
*A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Standard
Organization)
Do not load the following discs:
•A DVD with a different region code (page
8, 79).
•A disc that is neither standard nor circular
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).
•A disc with paper or stickers on it.
•A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane
tape, or a sticker still left on it.
Notes about CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has
not been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating instructions
for the recording device.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
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Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
•To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
•Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
•After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
•Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard
circlar disc. Using neither standard nor
circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape)
may cause a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
available accessory attached, such as a label
or ring.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are
marketed by some record companies. Please
be aware that among those discs, there are
some that do not conform to the CD
standard and may not be playable by this
product.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this system plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not
be available. Also, refer to the instructions
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby*
Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive
matrix surround decoder and the DTS**
Digital Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
 
						

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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
1POWER switch (31)
2STANDBY indicator (31)
3Disc slot (31)
4A (Eject) (31)
5H (play) (31)
6X (pause) (32)
7x (stop) (30, 31)
8./> PREV/NEXT, PRESET –/+
(32, 62)9PHONES jack (31)
q;VOLUME control (31, 72)
qaSOUND FIELD –/+ (48, 51)
qsDISPLAY (62)
qdBAND (29)
qfFUNCTION (31, 61, 62)
qgFront panel display (11)
qh
 (remote sensor) (17)
FUNCTION BAND DISPLAY SOUND FIELDPHONESSTANDBY