Sony Dav S888 Operating Instructions

							11GB
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3
When listening to the radio
FM AM
TUNED MONO ST
MHz
Current bandPreset number Monaural/Stereo effect
Current station Playing statusCurrent track number Current play modeLights up during
PBC playback
(VIDEO CD only)
Playing time
SACDPCMTRACK INDEX M S
SHUFFLEPROG PBCREPEAT 1
Current index number
(The index indicator does not appear
during Super Audio CD or MP3
playback.) Playing status
Current title
numberPlaying time Current repeat mode Current chapter number
Current surround
format
Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
continued
DIGITALPCM
PRO LOGIC
TITLE CHAPTER H M S
REPEAT 1ANGLE
Current sound Current soundLights up when you can
change the angle
 
						

							12GB
1SPEAKER jacks (18)
2AM antenna (20)
3COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN
SELECT switch (68, 73)
4VIDEO 1 jacks (22)
5VIDEO 2 jacks (22)6DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack (23)
7MONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)
jacks (22)
8COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (22)
9FM 75Ω COAXIAL antenna jack (20)
0SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack (18)
Rear Panel
WOOFER 3Ω IMPEDANCE
USE
EXCEPT
WOOFER 3ΩINTERLACE SELECTABLESCAN SELECT
SPEAKERVIDEO 1VIDEO 2COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTMONITOR
OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
R
FRONT  L
REAR
RREAR  L CENTER
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
L RL R
L RVIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO INYPB/CBPR/CR
AM
FM75ΩVIDEO
S    VIDEO    (DVD ONLY)
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
 
						

							13GB
Remote
123
456
7
>
10
10/0
89
1TV [/1 (on/standby) (60)
2Z (EJECT) (31, 32)
3NAME (63)
4STEREO/MONO (62)
5MEMORY (29)
6CLEAR (36, 38, 39, 41)
7PLAY MODE (36, 38, 39)
8AUDIO (46)
9ANGLE (53)
q;SUBTITLE (54)
qaVOL +/– (60, 62)
qs./> PREV/NEXT, TV CH –/+,
PRESET –/+ (29, 32, 34, 60, 62)
qdH PLAY/SELECT (31, 32, 34, 36, 38,
39, 40, 56)
qfDVD TOP MENU (33)
qgDVD DISPLAY (35, 38, 39, 41, 44, 46,
53, 54, 55, 65)
qhC/X/x/c/ENTER (25, 29, 33, 34, 35,
36, 38, 39, 41, 46, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 63,
65)
qjDVD SETUP (56, 65)
qk1 (standby) (29, 31, 62)
qlDIMMER (28)
w;TV/VIDEO (60)
waREPEAT (36, 39)
wsMUTING (32)
wdTIME (43, 44)
wfFUNCTION (31, 61, 62, 63)
wgBAND (29)
whNumber buttons (33, 34, 36, 41, 53, 55,
56, 60)
wjSOUND FIELD (48, 49, 51)
wkDISPLAY (62)
wlENTER (60)
e;COMMAND MODE DVD TV switch
(60)
eam/M/
/ SLOW, TUNING –/+
(29, 40, 62)
esx STOP (31, 32, 34, 55)
edX PAUSE (32)
efDVD MENU (33)
egO RETURN (34, 35, 55, 56)
ehAMP MENU (25, 52)
Note
This remote control glows in the dark. However,
before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light
for awhile.
 
						

							14GB
Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you’d like to use. The Control Menu display
appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in
parentheses.
Control Menu
List of Control Menu Items
 DISC
 TITLE (DVD only) (page 41)/
SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC
playback) /TRACK (VIDEO CD
only) (page 41)
 CHAPTER (DVD only) (page
42)/INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 42)
 ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 41)
 TRACK (Super Audio CD/
CD/MP3 only) (page 35, 41)
 INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only)
 (page 42)
 TIME (page 42)Displays the disc name or the disc type
inserted into the system.
Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO
CD in PBC playback), or the track
(VIDEO CD) to be played.
Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index
(VIDEO CD) to be played.
Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/
MP3) to be played.
Displays the index and selects the index
(Super Audio CD) to be played.
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Inputs the time code for picture and music
searching.
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH1: ENGLISH
Select: SUBTITLE
DVDDVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 MAKING SCENE
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
Total number of
titles or tracks
recorded
Current playing chapter
number (Video CD/Super
Audio CD/CD: index number) Current playing title number (Video CD/
Super Audio CD/CD: track number)
Playing time
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Function name of selected
Control Menu item
Operation messageTotal number of chapters or indexes recorded
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Type of disc being
played back
Current setting
Options Disc name or
disc typeCurrent playing
title name
 
						

							15GB
 AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/
Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 46)
 SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page
54)
 ANGLE (DVD only) (page 53)
 PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/
Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 38)
 REPEAT (page 39)
 CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL (page 55)
Changes the audio setting.
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
Changes the angle.
Selects the play mode.
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks),
one title/chapter/track/album, or contents
of program repeatedly.
Sets the disc to prohibit playing.
Control Menu display
m
Control Menu display off
zEach time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
The Control Menu items are different depending on the disc.
zThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green  t  unless you set the REPEAT setting to
“OFF.”
The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed.
,
 
						

							16GB
Quick Overview
This chapter presents a quick overview so you can begin enjoying your new system right away.
For selecting a language used in the on-screen display, refer to the page 66.
For selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected, refer to the page 67.
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
•Speakers (5)
•Subwoofer (1)
•AM loop antenna (1)
•FM wire antenna (1)
•Speaker cords (5m × 3, 15m × 2) (17ft. × 3, 50ft. × 2)
•Subwoofer cord (3.5m) (11ft. 5 
7/8 in.) (1)
•Video cord (1)
•Remote Commander (remote) RM-SS880 (1)
•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
•Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1)
•21-pin Adapter (1) (Only for the European models)Getting Started
 
						

							Getting Started
17GB
Notes
•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
•Do not use a new battery with an old one.
•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
•If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors
of the terminals to those of the cords. Also, connect the supplied subwoofer using the supplied
subwoofer cord. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.)
on page 25.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the
terminals to be connected.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor 
 on the system.
continued
Subwoofer cord
Connect the cord to the SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack on the rear panel of the system.
Grey
(+)
(+)
(–)
Black Color tube(–)
 
						

							18GB
WOOFER 3Ω IMPEDANCE
USE
EXCEPT
WOOFER 3ΩINTERLACE SELECTABLESCAN SELECT
SPEAKERVIDEO 1COMPOCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
R
FRONT  L
REAR
RREAR  L CENTERCOAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
L RR
L RVIDEO OUTAUDI
AUDIO IN VIDEO INY
AMFM75ΩAUDIO
OUTSUB
WOOFER
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
POWER
SAVEAUTOOFF
220 - 240V110 - 120V
LINE
IN
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) terminals
Rear speakers SPEAKER REAR L (blue) and R (grey) terminals
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) terminal
Subwoofer SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack
Front speaker (R)
Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)Subwoofer Center speakerFront speaker (L)
Note on placing speakers
Use caution when placing the subwoofer or
front/rear speakers on a specially treated
(waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as
staining or discoloration may result.
Attaching/detaching the speaker
sections
The front and rear speaker sections are
detachable. To attach, push the speaker
section onto the stand until it clicks into
place. To detach, push a pointed object,
such as a ballpoint pen, through the hole
and detach the speaker as illustrated.
The bottom face of
each front and rear
speaker.
 
						

							Getting Started
19GB
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does
not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cords (mains leads) of the system
and the subwoofer, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For
details on outputting a test tone, see page 27.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a
speaker other than the one currently displayed on the front panel display, the speaker may be
short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the
cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Stripped cords are touching
each other due to excessive
removal of insulation. Stripped speaker cord is
touching another speaker
terminal.
 
						

							20GB
WOOFER 3Ω IMPEDANCE
USE
EXCEPT
WOOFER 3ΩINTERLACE SELECTABLESCAN SELECT
SPEAKERVIDEO 1VIDEO 2COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTMONITOR
OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
R
FRONT  L
REAR
RREAR  L CENTER
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
L RL R
L RVIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO INYPB/CBPR/CR
AM
FM75ΩVIDEO
S    VIDEO    (DVD ONLY)
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Step 2: Antenna Hookups
Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas for listening to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the antennas
Connect the To the
AM loop antenna AM terminals
FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal
Notes
•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the system and other components.
•Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
•After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
•When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white
cord (A) to the other terminal.
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
A
B
AM