Sony Dav Sa30 Operating Instructions

							Sound Adjustments
41GB
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 presents the sound as it 
was recorded/encoded, without adding any 
effects (e.g. reverberation).However, if there are no low frequency signals 
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low 
frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the 
remote. “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front 
panel display.
Using only the front speaker 
and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL 
STEREO)
This mode outputs the sound from the front left 
and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard two 
channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the 
sound field processing. Multi channel surround 
formats are downmixed to two channels.
This allows you to play any source using only 
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote 
repeatedly until “2CH ST” appears in the 
front panel display.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
AUTOA.F.D. AUTO
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
PRO LOGICDOLBY_PL
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
PRO LOGIC II MOVIEPLII_MOV
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
PRO LOGIC II MUSICPLII_MUS
ROCK ROCK
POP POP
JAZZ JAZZ
CLASSIC CLASSIC
NEWS NEWS
SPORTS SPORTS
MOVIE MOVIE
2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH ST
Sound field Display
HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL 
STEREOHP 2CH
HEADPHONE SURROUND HP SURR
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AUTO 
FORMAT 
DIRECT/
ECHO DAV-S A 3 5K
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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 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.
xROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC, NEWS, 
SPORTS, MOVIE
The each mode provided sound to suit the 
source.
xHEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the 
headphone L/R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) 
sources completely bypass the sound field 
processing. Multi channel surround formats are 
downmixed to two channels.
xHEADPHONE SURROUND
This mode outputs the sound as surround from 
headphone L/R. 
To turn the sound field
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote. 
“A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel 
display.
When you press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on 
the remote again, the sound field function is 
activated.
When connecting the headphone to the 
PHONE jack
Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote until 
“HP 2CH” appears in the front panel display.
Notes
 This function is unavailable when playing Super 
Audio CDs.
 Sound effect is cancelled when selecting “KARA 
PON”, “MPX L”, “MPX R”, connecting a 
microphone, or KEYCON is activated. (DAV-
SA35K only)
 When the input signal is multi channel source, AUTO 
FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC, AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT PRO LOGICII MOVIE/MUSIC are 
cancelled and the multi channel source is output 
directly.
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							Sound Adjustments
43GB
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 OFF t 
NIGHT ON…
xNIGHT MODE
In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or 
dialogue in a movie, as you would a movie 
theatre, even at low volume. It is useful for 
watching movies at night.
xDYNAMIC BASS
With DYNAMIC BASS on, bass frequencies 
are effectively reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
DAV-SA30
Press NIGHT MODE or DYNAMIC BASS on 
the remote again.
DAV-SA35K
Press DYNAMIC BASS/NIGHT MODE on the 
remote repeatedly until “OFF” appears in the 
front panel display.
Notes
 These two types of sound effect cannot be activated 
at the same time.
 Sound effect is cancelled when selecting “KARA 
PON”, “MPX L”, “MPX R”, connecting a 
microphone, or KEYCON is activated.
 When playing a Super Audio CD, this function does 
not work.
Using the Sound Effect
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DYNAMIC 
BASS/NIGHT 
MODE DAV-SA35KDAV-SA30
DYNAMIC BASS
NIGHT MODE
 
						

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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, DVD, or MP3, select “KARA 
PON.”
When reducing the vocals on Multiplex 
CD, select “MPX L” or “MPX R.”
3Start playing the music and adjust the 
volume.
4Press MIC VOL +/– on the remote to 
adjust the microphone volume.
Notes
 You must use a monaural microphone (page 72). If 
you use a stereo microphone (with a stereo plug), the 
jack becomes a headphone output.
 When KARAOKE mode is activated (by connecting 
a microphone), the system outputs sound from only 
the front left and right speakers and subwoofer (2 
CHANNEL STEREO).
 Sound effect is cancelled when selecting “KARA 
PON”, “MPX L”, “MPX R”, connecting a 
microphone, or KEYCON 
#/2 is activated.
 When “KARAPON” is selected, a microphone is 
connected and KEYCON #/2 is activated, VIDEO 1 
AUDIO OUT output level becomes low.
 Factory setting of DYNAMIC BASS is on. Sound 
effect is cancelled When selecting “KARA PON”, 
“MPX L”, “MPX R”, connecting a microphone, or 
KEYCON 
#/2 is activated. As a result, sound output 
will be low.
 The microphone can only be used when the DVD 
function is selected and any kind of disc is inserted 
(except a Super Audio CD).
 When you cancel KARAOKE mode, the last selected 
sound effect is activated.
 Monaural sound sources may reduce not only vocals, 
but also instrumental.
 Depending on the music, the system may not 
effectively reduce the level of vocals for the 
following types of sound sources.
– Instrumental music; Duet; Music containing a lot 
of ambient/chorus sound; Singers of broad range; 
Soprano or tenor voices; MP3
Singing along: Karaoke 
(DAV-SA35K only)
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+/–KEYCON 
#/2ECHO
-+
KARAOKE/
MPXKEY CONTROL 2/#Connect 
microphone DAV-SA35KTo Do this
Cancel the 
KaraokeTurn down the microphone 
level and disconnect the 
microphone from the PHONES/
MIC jack, then press 
KARAOKE/MPX on the 
system until “OFF” appears in 
the front panel display.
Press KEY CONTROL 
2/# and 
set to off.
Add echo the 
microphone 
soundPress ECHO on the remote and 
adjust the echo level.
Adjust the 
pitch of musicPress KEYCON 
#/2 and adjust 
the pitch you want.
You can adjust the pitch 13 
steps (–6 to +6).
 
						

							Using Various Additional Functions
45GB
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 parentheses indicates the 
total number of angles. The “ANGLE” 
indicator lights up in green when angles are 
recorded on the disc.
3Press c or ENTER.
The angle number changes to “-.” 
4Select the angle number using the 
number buttons or X/x, then press 
ENTER.
The angle is changed to the selected angle.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the 
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change 
the angles, even if multi-angles are recorded on the 
DVD.
Tip
You can select the angle directly by pressing ANGLE. 
Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
Using Various Additional Functions
Changing the Angles
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C/X/x/c
ENTER Number 
Buttons
ANGLE
DVD 
DISPLAY
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 MAKING SCENE
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
1 ( 
9 )
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 MAKING SCENE
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
– ( 
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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 SUBTITLE appear.
3Press X/x to select the language.
Depending on the DVD, the choice of 
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate 
the language code. Refer to the language 
code list on page 77 to see which language 
the code represents.
4Press ENTER.
To cancel the SUBTITLE setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the 
Control Menu is turned off.
Note
Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change 
the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded 
on it.
Tip
You can select Subtitles directly by pressing 
SUBTITLE. Each time you press the button, the item 
changes.
Displaying the Subtitles 
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ENTER SUBTITLE
DVD 
DISPLAYC/X/x/c
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
DVD
OFF
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 MAKING SCENE
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
 
						

							Using Various Additional Functions
47GB
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 to 25 discs. When you set the 
26th disc, the playback restriction of the disc for 
which you first set the password is cancelled.
1Insert the disc you want to lock.
If the disc is playing, press x to stop 
playback.
2In stop mode, press DVD DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
3Press X/x to select   (CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL), then press 
ENTER.
“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” is 
selected.
4Press X/x to select “ON t,” then press 
ENTER.
xWhen you have not entered a 
password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password by using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
Locking Discs
(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, 
PARENTAL CONTROL)
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x
ENTER Number 
buttons
DVD 
DISPLAYC/X/x/c
O RETURN
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 MAKING SCENE
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
ONPASSWORD
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press         .ENTER
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press          .ENTER
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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 function
1In Step 4, select “OFF t,” then press 
ENTER.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
To change the password
1In Step 4, press X/x to select “PASSWORD 
t,” then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password 
appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
3Enter a new 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
4To confirm your password, re-enter it using 
the number buttons, then press ENTER.
Playing the disc for which 
Custom Parental Control is 
set
1Insert the disc for which Custom 
Parental Control is set. 
The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 
display appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The system is ready for playback.
Notes
 When you change the layer or area in a Super Audio 
CD which has Custom Parental Control set, the 
display for entering the password may appear.
 When you set the Custom Parental Control password 
for a Hybrid Super Audio CD, the Custom Parental 
Control setting only works for the current layer.
Tip
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number 
“199703” using the number buttons when the 
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL display asks you 
for your password, then press ENTER. The display 
will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already 
set. To play, enter your password 
and press
         .ENTER
 
						

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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 displayed.
3Press X/x to select “PARENTAL 
CONTROL t,” then press ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
4Enter or re-enter your password using 
the number buttons, then press 
ENTER.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level and changing the password 
appears.
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ENTER Number 
buttons
DVD 
SETUPC/X/x/c
O RETURN
CUSTOM SETUP
OFF PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
MP3 DATA CD PRIORITY:
MM/DD/YYYY JPEG DATE:STANDARD AUDIO DRC:VCD COLOR SYSTEM
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press          .ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press         .ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
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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 setting is complete.
The lower the value, the more strict the 
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN to go back to the previous 
screen.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup 
Display is turned off.
To turn off the Parental Control 
function and play the DVD after 
entering your password
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8.
To change the password
1In Step 5, select “CHANGE PASSWORD 
t” using x, then press ENTER.
The display for entering the password 
appears.
2Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORDOFF
OTHERSUSA
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORDOFF LEVEL:
NC17
R 8:
7:
6:
5:
PG PG13
G 4:
3:
2:
1:
CUSTOM SETUPPARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD
USAPG13 4: LEVEL: