Sony Dav S888 Operating Instructions

							Settings and Adjustments
71GB
FRONT5 m/17 ft
CENTER
5 m/17 ft
REAR3.4 m/12 ft
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.
5m
(17ft)5m
(17ft) 5m
(17ft)
3.4m
(12ft)3.4m
(12ft)
60
30
C C
D D
90 
20 
45 A A
B B
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in
0.2 meter (1.0 ft) increments from
1.0 to 15.0 meters (3.0 to 50.0 feet).
Center speaker distance can be
moved up to 1.6 meters (5.0 ft)
forward closer to the listening
position, in 0.2 meter (1.0 ft)
increments.
Rear speaker distance can be moved
up to 4.6 meters (15.0 ft) closer to
your listening position from the
front speaker position, in 0.2 meter
(1.0 ft) increments.
Notes
•  In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s
OSD displays both metric and imperial
measurements. The other model’s displays metric
measurements only. The manual shows both.
•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.
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.
CENTER0 dB
REAR 0 dB
SUBWOOFER0 dB
Adjusts the level of the center
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
Adjusts the level of the rear
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB,
1 dB increments).
Adjusts the level of the
subwoofer (–6 dB to +6 dB,
1 dB increments).
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xTEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
“BALANCE” and “LEVEL.”
OFF
ON
The 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.
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.
FRONTCENTER
REARCENTER
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system or
press VOL +/–.
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
off for a moment.
Adjust the balance between the
front left and right speakers (You
can adjust from center 6 steps left
or right).
Adjust the balance between the rear
left and right speakers (You can
adjust from center 6 steps left or
right).
 
						

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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 video connecting cords are not connected
securely.
,The video connecting cords are damaged.
,The system is not connected to the correct TV
input jack (page 22).
,The video input on the TV is not set so that
you can view pictures from the system.
,You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in
“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE”
even though your TV cannot accept the signal
in progressive format. In this case, set the
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUT/SCAN
SELECT switch on the back panel of the unit
to INTERLACE. Then set  “COMPONENT
OUT” to “INTERLACE” after you can see
the TV screen correctly, and reset the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN
SELECT switch to SELECTABLE.
,Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (480p) signals, the image
may be affected when you set “COMPO-
NENT OUT” to  “PROGRESSIVE.” In this
case, set “COMPONENT OUT” to “INTER-
LACE.”
,When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in
“SCREEN SETUP,” no signal is output from
the MONITOR OUT or S VIDEO OUT
jacks.
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
programs could affect picture quality. If you
still experience problems even when you
connect your system directly to your TV, try
connecting your system to your TV’s S video
input (page 22).
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 color
system.
Sound
There is no sound.
,The audio connecting cord is not connected
securely.
,The audio connecting cord is damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
,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 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 24, 70).
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The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
,Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
,Adjust the balance parameter in the
BALANCE menu (pages 27, 72).
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 (10 feet) 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.
The sound loses stereo effect when
you play a VIDEO CD, or a CD.
,Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control
Menu display (page 46).
,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 48).
,Check the speaker connections and settings
(pages 24, 70).
,Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be
monaural or stereo even if the sound track is
recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
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 24, 70).,Depending on the DVD, the output signal
may not be the entire 5.1 channel. 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 center
speaker only.
,Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center
speaker.
,Check the speaker connections and settings.
,Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 48).
,Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” (page 48).
No sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the rear
speakers.
,Check the speaker connections and settings.
,Make sure the sound field function is on
(page 48).
,Select a sound field containing the word
“cinema” (page 48).
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 29).
,Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears
in the display.
 
						

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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 8).
,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 4).
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played.
,The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
,The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
,The data is not formatted in MP3 even though
it has the extension “.MP3.”
,The system cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
The title of the MP3 audio album or
track is not correctly displayed.
,The system can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“ ”.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
,Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play
has been selected (pages 36, 38, 39).
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions
before playing a disc.
,Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the
remote and then start playback (page 32).
,The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc
automatically.
,The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
,Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.
While playing such a disc, the system stops
playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as Stop, Search, Slow-motion
Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or
Program Play.
,Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the
screen in the language you want.
,In the Setup Display, select the desired
language for the on-screen display in “OSD”
under “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 66).
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
,Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
,The DVD prohibits changing the language for
the sound track.
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The subtitle language cannot be
changed.
,Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
,The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
,The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
,Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played. The angle can be changed only
when the “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the
front panel display.
,The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
The system does not operate
properly.
,If static electricity, etc., causes the system to
operate abnormally, press POWER on the
system to turn the system off and then on
again.
Nothing is displayed on the front
panel display.
,Press DIMMER on the remote.
A 5-character service number is
displayed on the screen and on the
front panel display.
,The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 77.)
A disc cannot be ejected and
“LOCKED” appears on the front panel
display.
,Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
“PROTECT” appears on the front
panel display.
,The speaker protection circuit is in function.
Check the speaker connections.
 
						

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Glossary
Album
Section of a music piece on a data CD
containing MP3 audio tracks.
Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is
composed of several chapters.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
This is the generic name of the surround
sound produced by digital signal processing
technology developed by Sony. Unlike
previous surround sound fields mainly
directed at the reproduction of music,
Digital Cinema Sound is designed
specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
Dolby Digital
This sound format for movie theaters is
more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic
Surround. In this format, the rear speakers
output stereo sound with an expanded
frequency range and a subwoofer channel
for deep bass is independently provided.
This format is also called “5.1” because the
subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel
(since it functions only when a deep bass
effect is needed). All six channels in this
format are recorded separately to realize
superior channel separation. Furthermore,
since all the signals are processed digitally,
less signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby
Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
produces four channels from two-channel
sound. Compared with the former Dolby
Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
reproduces left-to-right panning more
naturally and localizes sounds more
precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Pro Logic Surround, you should have one
pair of rear speakers and a center speaker.
The rear speakers output monaural sound.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear in the
display)
When the self-diagnosis function is
activated to prevent the system from
malfunctioning. In this case a five-character
service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and digits appears on
the screen and the front panel display. Refer
to the following table.
First three
characters of
the service
number
C 13
C 31
E XX
(xx is a number)
Cause and/or Corrective
Action
The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft
cloth (page 9).
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
,Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and
give the 5-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
C:13:00
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Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-
bandwidth output channels from two-
channel sources. This is done using an
advanced, high-purity matrix surround
decoder that extracts the spatial properties of
the original recording without adding any
new sounds or tonal colorations.
Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo
television shows and all programs encoded
in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced
soundfield directionality that approaches the
quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.
Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo
music recordings, and provides a wide and
deep sound space.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology that
the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed.
This technology conforms to 5.1-channel
surround. The rear channel is stereo and
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete
channels of high quality digital audio. The
good channel separation is realized because
the all channel data is recorded discrete and
processed in digital.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same
as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and
single-sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is
7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data
capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided
DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-
sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and
double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/40 of its original size.The DVD also uses the variable rate coding
technology that changes the data to be
allocated according to the status of the
picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital
as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy
more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD.
Film based software, Video based
software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or
Video based software. Film based DVDs
contain the same images (24 frames per
second) that are shown at movie theaters.
Video based DVDs, such as television
dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30
frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television.
The even number field shows the even
numbered lines of an image, and the odd
numbered field shows the odd numbered
lines of an image.
Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video
camera, for a scene are recorded on some
DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles
in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.
 
						

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Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of
the disc by the age of the users according to
the limitation level in each country. The
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is
activated, playback is completely prohibited,
violent scenes are skipped or replaced with
other scenes and so on.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version
2.0) to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy
playing simple interactive programs,
programmes with search functions, and so
on.
Progressive format
Compared to the Interlace format that
alternately shows every other line of an
image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at
once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30
frames (60 fields) in one second, the
Progressive format can show 60 frames in
one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper. This system
is compatible with the 480 progressive
format.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD
system or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
system as well as on the disc packaging. The
system can play the discs that match its
region code. The system can also play discs
with the “
ALL” mark. Even when the region
code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still be activated.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are
divided into sections called “scenes.”
Super Audio CD
This audio format is based upon the current
audio CD standards but includes a greater
amount of information which provides
higher quality sound. There are three types
of discs: single layer, double layer and
hybrid discs. The hybrid disc contains both
standard audio CD and Super Audio CD
information.
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.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a
Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3.
An album is composed of several tracks
(MP3 only).
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving
pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format,
one of the worldwide standards of digital
compression technology. The picture data is
compressed to about 1/140 of its original
size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can
contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio
data. Sounds outside the range of human
hearing are compressed while the sounds we
can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs
can hold 6 times the audio information of
conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
•Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
•Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution
still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
 
						

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Specifications
Amplifier section
Stereo mode 100 W + 100 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode Front: 100 W + 100 W
Center*: 100 W
Rear*: 100 W + 100 W (3 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10 %)
*Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog) VIDEO 1, 2:
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
Inputs (Digital) VIDEO 2 (optical):
Sensitivity: –
Outputs (Analog) VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT):
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
PHONES:
Accepts low- and high-impedance headphones
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio  CD/DVD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Signal format system NTSC or NTSC/PAL
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 80 dB (VIDEO 1 (AUDIO) connectors only)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %
FM tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system
Tuning range
European, Middle Eastern, and Philipinne models:
531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz)
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency 450 KHz