Sony Dav Sa30 Operating Instructions

Settings and Adjustments
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xCOMPONENT OUT
This will change the type of signal output from 
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the 
system. See page 70 for more information about 
the different types.
Notes
 When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN 
SETUP,” no signal is output from the MONITOR 
OUT jacks.
 “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals. 
Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to 
“PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is automatically 
switched to interlace format for PAL signals.
 You have set...

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xTRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track having the highest number 
of channels priority when you play a DVD on 
which multiple audio formats (PCM, MPEG 
audio, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are 
recorded.
Notes
 When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may 
change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has 
higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in 
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 59).
 If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound 
tracks have the same number of channels, the system 
selects...

Settings and Adjustments
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To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
the size of the speakers you have connected and 
their distance from your listening position. Then 
use the test tone to adjust the level and the 
balance of the speakers to the same level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup 
display. For details, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 58).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting 
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
xSIZE...

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xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as 
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” 
for easy adjustment.
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.
To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or 
press VOL +/–.
xTEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
“LEVEL” and “BALANCE.”
Adjusting the speaker 
balance and level
1Press DVD SETUP in...

Additional Information
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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 is connected 
securely.
When the STANDBY indicator flashes
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the 
following items.
 Is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? 
Check...

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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 metres (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, a CD, or an MP3.
 Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in...

Additional Information
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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 JPEG image file cannot be played
 The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format 
that conforms to ISO9660 Level1/Level 2 or 
Joliet.
 The JPEG image file does not have the extension 
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
 The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it 
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
 Image of length or...

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Amplifier section
Stereo mode 44 W + 44 W (6 ohms at 
1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode Front: 44 W + 44 W
Center*: 44 W
Surround*: 44 W + 44 W 
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 
10 %) 
Subwoofer*: 80 W 
(3 ohms at 100 Hz, THD 
10 %)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs VIDEO 1:Sensitivity: 150 mVImpedance: 50 kilohms
VIDEO 2:
Sensitivity: 300 mVImpedance: 50 kilohms
MIC (DAV-SA35K)
Sensitivity: 1 mV
Impedance: 10 kilohms
Accepts a monaural 
microphone...

Additional Information
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Speakers
Front/Center/Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 77 mm (3 1/8 inches) dia. 
cone type
Rated impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 95 × 100 × 116 mm 
(3 
3/4 × 4 × 4 5/8 inches) 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 0.8 kg (1 lb 13 oz)
Subwoofer
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 160 mm (6 3/8 inches) dia. 
cone type
Rated impedance 3 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 197 × 335 × 370 mm 
(7 
7/8 × 13 1/4 × 14 5/8 
inches) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 5.6 kg (12 lb 6 oz)
General...

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xMusic 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...