Sony Dav Sb300 Operating Instructions

							Playing Discs
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 C–**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
 **:**:**
Playing time of the menu or current 
title without a chapter
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC 
functions)
**:**
Playing time of the current scene
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without 
PBC functions), Super Audio CD or CD
 T **:**
Playing time of the current track
 T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
 D **:**
Playing time of the current disc
 D–**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
xWhen playing an MP3
 T **:**
Playing time of the current track
 T–**:**
Remaining time of the current track
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the 
Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
 Only alphabetical letters can be displayed.
 Depending on the type of disc being played, the 
system can only display a limited number of 
characters. Also, depending on the disc, not all text 
characters will be displayed.
Checking the date 
information (JPEG only)
You can check the date information during 
playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the 
JPEG image data.
Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
* “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital 
camera image format defined by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA).
Note
If there is no date information or data is damaged on 
the disc, the system cannot display the date 
information.
Tip
You can change the date information order in [JPEG 
DATE] of [CUSTOM SETUP] (page 66).
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DVD 
DISPLAY
MOUNTAINFAMILY
1 ( 
2 0 ) BIRTHDAY
01 / 01/ 2004
JPEG
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If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, 
you can select the language you want while 
playing the DVD.
If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats 
(PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), 
you can select the audio format you want while 
playing the DVD.
With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs, or MP3, you can 
select the sound from the right or left channel 
and listen to the sound of the selected channel 
through both the right and left speakers (in this 
case, the sound loses its stereo effect). For 
example, when playing a disc containing a song 
with the vocals on the right channel and the 
instruments on the left channel, you can select 
the left channel and hear only the instruments 
from both speakers.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu is displayed.
2Press X/x to select   (AUDIO), 
then press ENTER.
The options for AUDIO appear.
3Press X/x to select the desired audio 
signal.
xWhen playing a DVD
Depending on the DVD, the choice of 
language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they represent 
the language code. Refer to the language 
code list on page 81 to see which language 
the code represents. When the same 
language is displayed two or more times, 
the DVD is recorded in multiple audio 
formats.
xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or 
MP3
The default setting is underlined.
 STEREO
: The standard stereo sound
 1/L: The sound of the left channel 
(monaural)
 2/R: The sound of the right channel 
(monaural)
xWhen playing a Super Audio CD
In stop mode, depending on the Super 
Audio CD, the choice of settings varies.
 MULTI: The disc has multi-channel 
playback area.
 2CH: The disc has 2 channel playback 
area.
 CD: When you want to play the disc as 
a conventional CD.
Note
Not all discs give you the three choices above 
when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends 
on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD 
to be played.
4Press ENTER.
Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound 
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X/xENTER AUDIO
DVD 
DISPLAY
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
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T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH1: ENGLISH
 
						

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To turn off the Control Menu
Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the 
Control Menu is turned off.
Notes
 For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot 
change the sound.
 During DVD playback, the sound may change 
automatically.
Tips
You can select [AUDIO] directly by pressing 
AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item 
changes.
You can check the audio information, such as the 
language or sound channel of a disc in the front panel 
display.
Displaying the audio 
information of the disc 
(DVD only)
When you select [AUDIO], the channels being 
played are displayed on the screen.
For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple 
signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel 
signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending 
on the DVD, the number of recorded channels 
may differ.* [PCM,] [MPEG], [DTS], or [DOLBY 
DIGITAL] is displayed.
For [DOLBY DIGITAL], the channels in the 
playing track are displayed numerically as 
follows:
For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:
The display examples are as 
follows:
PCM (stereo)
 Dolby Surround
 Dolby Digital 5.1ch
DTS
Tips
 When the signal contains surround signal 
components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect 
is enhanced.
 If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system 
outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
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DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1PROGRAM FORMAT
DVD
1: ENGLISH
Current audio format*
DOLBY DIGITAL  3 / 2 . 1
Surround component 2
Front component 2 + 
Centre component 1LFE (Low Frequency 
Effect) component 1
PCM 48kHz 24bit
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL  2/0
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
DTS 3/2.1
PROGRAM FORMAT
 
						

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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 theaters 
into your home.
To select sound field, press AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly 
until the sound field you want appears in the 
front panel display.
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 repeatedly until “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 MODE 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
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AUTO 
FORMAT 
DIRECTSound field Display
2CHANNEL STEREO 2CH ST
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Selecting a sound field (AUTO 
FORMAT DIRECT button)
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 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, center, and surround speakers. 
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes 
monaural.
xAUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGICII 
MOVIE/MUSIC
Dolby Pro LogicII 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.
Selecting a sound field 
(MODE button)
Press MODE on the remote repeatedly until 
the sound field you want appears in the 
front panel display.
xROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, NEWS, 
SPORTS, MOVIE
The each mode provided sound to suit the 
source.
When using the headphones
xHEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO
This mode outputs the sound from the 
headphone L/R. Standard two channel (stereo) 
sources completely bypass the sound field 
processing. Multi channel surround formats are 
downmixed to two channels.
Sound field Display
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
AUTOA.F.D. AUTO
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
PRO LOGICDOLBY PL
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
PRO LOGICII MOVIEPLII MOVIE
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
PRO LOGICII MUSICPLII MUSIC
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AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT
Sound field Display
2CHANNEL STEREO 2CH ST
ROCK ROCK
POP POP
JAZZ JAZZ
CLASSIC CLASSIC
NEWS NEWS
SPORTS SPORTS
MOVIE MOVIE
Sound field Display
HEADPHONE 2 
CHANNEL STEREOHP 2CH
HEADPHONE 
SURROUNDHP SURR
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xHEADPHONE SURROUND
This mode outputs the sound as surround from 
headphone L/R. 
To turn the surround effect off
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT on the remote 
repeatedly until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the 
front panel display, or press MODE on the 
remote to display “2CH ST.”
Note
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.
Tip
When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound 
of a two channel source from the 6 speakers, select any 
sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
AUTO” or “2CHANNEL STEREO.”
This system provides you with 2 types of sound 
effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the 
sound to suit your needs.
Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the 
remote.
The sound effect is activated.
xNIGHT MODE
In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or 
dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even 
at low volume. It is useful for watching movies 
at night.
xDSGX
With DSGX on, bass frequencies are effectively 
reinforced.
To turn off the sound effect
Press NIGHT MODE or DSGX on the remote 
again.
Notes
 These two types of sound effect cannot be activated 
at the same time.
 When playing a Super Audio CD, these functions are 
not effective.
Using the Sound Effect
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							Using Various Additional Functions
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If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are 
recorded on a 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 ENTER or c.
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/cENTER Number 
buttons
ANGLE
DVD 
DISPLAY
DVD1 2 ( 
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3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
1 ( 
9 )
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 TITLE12
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD
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If subtitles are recorded on a disc, 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. You can select the language you want 
to practic, for example, turn on the subtitles for 
better understanding.
1Press DVD DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   
(SUBTITLE), then press ENTER or c.
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 81 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 
language 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 ( 
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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 viewer.
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. If you set a 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 or c.
[CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL] is 
selected.
4Press X/x to select [ON t], then press 
ENTER.
xIf you have not entered a password 
yet
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.
xIf 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 ( 
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DVD
ON
PASSWORD
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 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.
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 viewer. 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.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already 
set. To play, enter your password 
and press          .
ENTER