Sony Dav Sc5 Operating Instructions

Settings and Adjustments
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By using the Setup Display, you can make 
various adjustments to items, such as picture and 
sound. You can also set the subtitle language 
and the Setup Display, among other things. For 
details on each Setup Display item, see page 62-
68. For an overall list of Setup Display items, 
see page 83.
How to use the Setup Display
1In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
2Press X/x to select the setup item from 
the displayed list: “LANGUAGE 
SETUP,” “SCREEN...

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To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup 
Display is turned off.
* When you select “RESET”   in step 2, the 
following items are returned to the default settings.
 Setup Menu (except for the PARENTAL 
CONTROL) (page 83)
After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select 
“YES” to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds to 
complete). Select “NO” and press ENTER to cancel. 
Do not press "/1 on the system, when resetting the 
system.
“LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to...

Settings and Adjustments
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Choose settings according to the TV to be 
connected.
Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. 
For details on using the display, see “Using the 
Setup Display” (page 61).
The default settings are underlined.
xTV TYPE (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 
standard or wide).
The default settings vary, depending on the 
country model.
Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be 
selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or 
vice versa....

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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 75 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.
 When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN...

Settings and Adjustments
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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 62).
 If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound 
tracks have the same number of...

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To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
for 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 61).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting 
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
xSIZE
If you do not connect...

Settings and Adjustments
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xDISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers in 
relation to the listening position is shown below.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
Notes
 When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an 
equal distance from your listening position, set the 
distance according to the closest speaker.
 Do not place the surround speakers farther away from 
your...

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Adjusting the speaker 
balance and level by using the 
test tone
1Press DVD SETUP in stop mode.
The Setup Display appears.
2Press X or x repeatedly to select 
“SPEAKER SETUP,” then press 
ENTER or c.
3Press X or x repeatedly to select “TEST 
TONE,” then press ENTER or c.
4Press X or x repeatedly to select “ON,” 
then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each 
speaker in sequence.
5From your listening position, adjust the 
value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” 
using C/X/x/c.
When selecting...

Settings and Adjustments
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 LEVEL
The AMP menu is cancelled when you do 
not operate the remote for several seconds.
C.D. 
(centre speaker 
distance)Up to 1.6 metres 
closer to the 
listening position 
than the front 
speakers. (Cannot 
be set to less than 1 
metre.)
S.D. 
(surround speakers 
distance)Up to 4.6 metres 
closer to the 
listening position 
than the front 
speakers. (Cannot 
be set to less than 1 
metre.)
S.P. 
(surround speakers 
position)BEHIND (behind)
SIDE (side)
S.H. 
(surround...

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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 mains lead is connected securely.
If the STANDBY indicator flashes.
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the 
following items.
 Is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? 
Check the voltage selector for your...