Sony Dav Sb300 Operating Instructions

							©2004 Sony Corporation2-022-815-12(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SB300
 
						

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such 
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with 
general house waste, dispose of it 
correctly as chemical waste.
This appliance is 
classified as a CLASS 1 
LASER product. The 
label is located on the 
rear of the unit.
Precautions
Safety
 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and 
have it checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC power 
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall 
outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned 
off.
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not 
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To 
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by 
the cord.
Installing
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal 
heat buildup.
 Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) 
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block 
the ventilation slots.
 Do not install the unit near heat sources such as 
radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or 
shock.
 Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is 
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
 Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with 
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large 
loudspeakers.
 Do not place heavy objects on the unit. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, moisture may condense inside the DVD 
Home Theatre System and cause damage to the 
lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you 
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 
30 minutes before operating the unit.
WARNING
 
						

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Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home 
Theatre System. Before operating this system, 
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it 
for future reference.
On power sources
AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the unit in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots on the top 
surface are blocked, the unit can overheat and 
malfunction.
 Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug 
that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
 Do not place the system in a location near heat 
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should 
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In 
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned 
on for about half an hour until the moisture 
evaporates.
 When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your 
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD 
cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On your TV’s color
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it 
on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should 
persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.
The nameplate is located on the rear of the unit.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following 
procedure to protect the inner mechanism
1Remove the disc from the system.
2Turn off the system.
3The STANDBY indicator on the system 
lights up, and “SEE YOU” appears on the 
front panel display.
4“STANDBY” flashes on the front panel 
display.
5Nothing appears on the front panel display 
after “STANDBY” flashes (STANDBY 
indicator remains lit).
6Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) 
from the wall outlet (mains).
Welcome!
Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This system is capable of holding a still 
video image or on-screen display image on your 
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still 
video image or on-screen display image displayed 
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen. 
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to 
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Welcome! ................................................ 3
Precautions .............................................. 3
About This Manual ................................. 6
This System Can Play the Following 
Discs ................................................. 6
Terms for Discs ....................................... 6
Notes about the Discs.............................. 8
Guide to the Control Menu Display ........ 9
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 11
Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 11
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup ........... 12
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups........ 16
Step 3: TV and Video Component 
Hookups .......................................... 17
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord 
(Mains Lead)................................... 19
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 19
Speaker Setup........................................ 21
Playing Discs
Playing Discs ........................................ 22
Resuming Playback from the Point Where 
You Stopped the Disc ..................... 24
(Resume Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu ........................ 25
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions 
(Ver.2.0).......................................... 25
(PBC Playback)
Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............... 26
Playing JPEG Image Files .................... 28
Creating Your Own Program ................ 30
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order ..................... 32
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly ............................... 33
(Repeat Play)
Searching for a Particular Point on a 
Disc ................................................. 34
(Scan, Slow-motion Play) 
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Index/Album/File............................ 35
Viewing Information about the Disc..... 37
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound ............................. 42
Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 44
Using the Sound Effect ......................... 46
Using Various Additional 
Functions
Changing the Angles ............................ 47
Displaying the Subtitles........................ 48
Locking Discs ....................................... 49
(CUSTOM PARENTAL 
CONTROL, PARENTAL 
CONTROL)
Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied 
Remote ........................................... 54
Using the SONY TV DIRECT 
Function.......................................... 56
Using the Video or Other Unit ............. 58
Enjoying the Radio ............................... 58
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 61
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 61
Returning to the Default Settings ......... 62
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display ....................... 63
Setting the Display or Sound Track 
Language ........................................ 64
(LANGUAGE SETUP) 
Settings for the Display ........................ 64
(SCREEN SETUP) 
Custom Settings .................................... 66
(CUSTOM SETUP)
Settings for the Speakers ...................... 67
(SPEAKER SETUP)
Quick Setup and Resetting the 
System ............................................ 69
(SETUP)
Table of Contents
 
						

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Additional Information
Troubleshooting .................................... 70
Specifications ........................................ 73
Glossary ................................................ 74
Index to Parts and Controls ................... 77
Language Code List .............................. 81
DVD Setup Menu List .......................... 82
Index ..................................................... 83
Quick Reference for Remote 
Commander .................................... 84
 
						

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 The instructions in this manual describe the 
controls on the remote. You can also use the 
controls on the system if they have the same or 
similar names as those on the remote.
 The following symbols are used in this 
manual.
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format 
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio 
data.The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Title
The longest section of a picture or music 
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video 
software, or the entire album in audio 
software. 
Chapter
Section of a picture or a music piece that is 
smaller than titles. A title is composed of 
several chapters. Depending on the disc, no 
chapters may be recorded.
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG 
files.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a 
VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.
Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video 
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to 
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO 
CD or Super Audio CD. Depending on the 
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions 
(page 25), the menu screens, moving pictures 
and still pictures are divided into sections 
called “scenes.”
File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing 
JPEG image files.
About This Manual
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD 
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in 
video mode and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available in VIDEO CD 
mode
Functions available in CD mode
Functions available in Super Audio 
CD and Audio CD mode
Functions available for MP3* audio 
tracks
Functions available for JPEG files
This System Can Play the 
Following Discs
Format of 
discsDisc logo
DVD VIDEO
Super Audio 
CD
VIDEO CD
Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW 
(audio data) 
(MP3 files) 
(JPEG files)
Terms for Discs
Format of 
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Note on PBC (Playback Control) 
(VIDEO CDs)
This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of 
VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds 
of playback depending on the disc type.
About Multi Session CD
 This system can play Multi Session CDs when 
an MP3 audio track is contained in the first 
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks 
recorded in later sessions can also be played 
back.
 This system can play Multi Session CDs when 
a JPEG image file is contained in the first 
session. Any subsequent JPEG image files 
recorded in later sessions can also be played 
back. 
 If audio tracks and images in music CD format 
or video CD format are recorded in the first 
session, only the first session will be played 
back.
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the 
back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled 
with the same region code.
DVDs labeled   will also play on this system.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message 
[Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will 
appear on the TV screen. Depending on the 
DVD, no region code indication may be given 
even though playing the DVD is prohibited by 
area restrictions.
Examples of discs that the 
system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
 CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3,” 
“.JPG,” or “.JPEG”)
 CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in 
the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3/JPEG format that conforms to 
ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended 
format, Joliet
 Data part of CD-Extras
 DVD-ROMs
 DVD Audio discs
 DVD-RAMs
 DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
 Progressive JPEG file
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, 
defined by ISO (International Organization for 
Standardization)
Do not load the following discs:
 A DVD with a different region code (page 7, 
75).
 A disc that is neither standard nor circular 
(e.g., card, heart, or star shape).
 A disc with paper or stickers on it.
 A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still 
left on it.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs 
without PBC 
functions 
(Ver. 1.1 discs)Enjoy video playback (moving 
pictures) as well as music.
VIDEO CDs 
with PBC 
functions 
(Ver. 2.0 discs)Play interactive software using 
menu screens displayed on the 
TV screen (PBC Playback), in 
addition to the video playback 
functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. 
Moreover, you can play high-
resolution still pictures, if they 
are included on the disc.
DV D  
structure
VIDEO CD, 
Super 
Audio CD 
or CD 
structure
MP3 
structureDisc
Disc
Disc Title
Chapter
Track
Index
Album
Track
JPEG 
structureDisc
Album
File
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW 
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW 
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played 
on this player due to the recording quality or physical 
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the 
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly 
finalized. For more information, see the operating 
instructions for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format 
cannot be played.
Music discs encoded with copyright 
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright 
protection technologies are marketed by some record 
companies. Please be aware that among those discs, 
there are some that do not conform to the CD standard 
and may not be playable by this product.
Note on playback operations 
of DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO 
CDs may be intentionally set by software 
producers. Since this system plays DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the 
software producers designed, some playback 
features may not be available. Also, refer to the 
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO 
CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 
other intellectual property rights. Use of this 
copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital 
and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix 
surround decoder and the DTS** Digital 
Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater 
Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks 
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard 
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular 
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause 
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
available accessory attached, such as a label or 
ring.
Notes about the Discs
 
						

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Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears 
when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.
List of Control Menu Items
Guide to the Control Menu Display
 DISCDisplays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.
 TITLE (DVD only) (page 35)/
SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) /
TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 35)Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be 
played.
Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
 CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 36)/
INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 36)Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be 
played.
 ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 27, 35)Selects the album (MP3) to be played.
 TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/
MP3 only) (page 27, 35)Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.
 INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) 
(page 36)Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to 
be played.
 TIME (page 36)Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.
 AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super 
Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 42)Changes the audio setting.
 SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 48)Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
 ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 28)Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH1: ENGLISH
Select: SUBTITLE
DVDDVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 TITLE 12
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
ENTER
Currently playing title number (VIDEO 
CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number)
Playing time Currently playing chapter 
number (VIDEO CD/Super 
Audio CD/CD: index number)
Icon of selected 
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Function name of selected 
Control Menu item
Operation messageDisc name or 
disc typeTotal number of 
titles or tracks 
recorded 
Currently playing 
title nameTotal number of chapters or indexes recorded
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Type of disc being 
played back
Current setting
Options
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Tips
 Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
The Control Menu items vary depending on the disc.
 The 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 multiple angles are recorded on the disc.  FILE (JPEG only) (page 28)Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.
 DATE (JPEG only) (page 41)Displays the date information.
 ANGLE (DVD only) (page 47)Changes the angle.
 PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super 
Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 32)Selects the play mode.
 REPEAT (page 33)Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/
track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.
 CUSTOM PARENTAL 
CONTROL (page 49)Sets the disc to prohibit playing. 
Control Menu display
Control Menu display off
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