Sony Dav Sa30 Operating Instructions

Sound Adjustments
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You can take advantage of surround sound 
simply by selecting one of system’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the 
exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres 
into your home.
When using the headphones
Automatic decoding of the 
audio input signal (AUTO 
FORMAT DIRECT AUTO)
The auto decoding function automatically 
detects the type of audio signal being input 
(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel 
stereo) and performs the proper decoding if 
necessary. This mode...

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Selecting other sound fields
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote 
repeatedly until the sound field you want 
appears in the front panel display.
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels 
from two-channel sources. This mode performs 
Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and 
output to front, centre, and surround speakers. 
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes 
monaural.
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC II 
MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro Logic II produces five...

Sound Adjustments
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This system provides you with 2 types of sound 
effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the 
sound to suit your needs.
DAV-SA30
Press NIGHT MODE or DYNAMIC BASS on 
the remote.
The sound effect is activated.
DAV-SA35K
Press DYNAMIC BASS/NIGHT MODE on the 
remote.
“NIGHT ON” or “D.BASS ON” appears in the 
front panel display. The displayed sound effect 
is activated.
Each time you press DYNAMIC BASS/NIGHT 
MODE, the mode changes in the following 
sequence:
NIGHT ON t D.BASS ON t...

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You can sing along with any stereo CD or music 
DVD by reducing the level of the original 
vocals. You need to connect an optional 
microphone.
1Connect an optional microphone to the 
PHONES/MIC jack.
2Press KARAOKE/MPX on the system.
The KARAOKE/MPX LED lights when 
KARA PON, MPX L or MPX R is selected.
With each press, the front panel display 
changes as follows:
KARA PON t MPX L* t MPX R* t 
OFF t KARA PON...
* Not selectable when using DVD.
When reducing the level of vocals on CD, 
VIDEO CD,...

Using Various Additional Functions
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If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are 
recorded on the DVD, you can change the 
viewing angle.
For example, while playing a scene of a train in 
motion, you can display the view from either the 
front of the train, the left window of the train, or 
from the right window without having the train’s 
movement interrupted.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   (ANGLE).
The angle number appears.
The number in...

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If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can 
turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If 
multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, 
you can change the subtitle language while 
playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever 
you want. For example, you can select the 
language you want to practice and turn the 
subtitles on for better understanding.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER.
The options for...

Using Various Additional Functions
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You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for a disc.
 Custom Parental Control
You can set the playback restrictions so that 
the system will not play inappropriate discs.
 Parental Control
Playback of some DVDs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users.
The same password is used for both Parental 
Control and Custom Parental Control.
Custom Parental Control
You can set the same Custom Parental Control 
password for up...

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5Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password 
by using the number buttons, then 
press ENTER.
“Custom parental control is set.” appears 
and the screen returns to the Control Menu 
display.
If you make a mistake entering your 
password
Press C before you press ENTER and input 
the correct number.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN, then start from Step 3 
again.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the 
Control Menu is turned off.
To turn off the Custom Parental 
Control...

Using Various Additional Functions
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Limiting playback for children 
(Parental Control)
(DVD only)
Playback of some DVDs can be limited 
according to a predetermined level such as the 
age of the users. The “Parental Control” function 
allows you to set a playback limitation level.
A scene that is limited is not played, or it is 
replaced by a different scene.
1In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
2Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” 
then press ENTER.
“CUSTOM SETUP” is...

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5Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then 
press ENTER.
The selection items for “STANDARD” are 
displayed.
6Press X/x to select a geographic area 
as the playback limitation level, then 
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
If you select “OTHERS t,” select and 
enter the standard code in the table on 
page 51 using the number buttons.
7Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then 
press ENTER.
The selection items for “LEVEL” are 
displayed.
8Select the level you want using X/x, 
then press ENTER.
Parental Control...