Sony Dav Sc5 Operating Instructions

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There is no sound from the subwoofer.
 Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 
21, 66). 
 Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
AUTO” (page 43). 
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 away from your TV set or a 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 the Control Menu 
display (page 41).
 Make sure the system is connected appropriately.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when 
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG 
audio sound track.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 43).
 Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 
21, 66). 
 Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not 
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or 
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby 
Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the centre speaker 
only.
 Depending on the disc, the sound may come from 
the centre speaker only.
No sound is heard from the centre speaker.
 Check the speaker connections and settings.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 43).
No sound or only a very low-level sound is 
heard from the surround speakers.
 Check the speaker connections and settings.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 43).
 Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST. 
EX” (page 44).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the 
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Check that the aerials are connected securely. 
Adjust the aerials or connect an external aerial if 
necessary.
 The signal strength of the stations is too weak 
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct 
tuning.
 No stations have been preset or the preset stations 
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning 
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 56).
 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in 
the display.
The remote does not function.
 There are obstacles between the remote and the 
system.
 The distance between the remote and the system is 
too far.
 The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on 
the system.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
 There is no disc inserted.
 The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down 
on the disc tray.
 The disc is skewed in the system.
 The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 7).
 The region code on the DVD does not match the 
system.
 Moisture has condensed inside the system. 
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on 
for about half an hour (page 2).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format 
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or 
Joliet.
 The MP3 audio track does not have the extension 
“.MP3.”
 The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it 
has the extension “.MP3.”
 The system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio 
Layer3) audio.
 Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” 
from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD 
PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” again.
 Directory level is more than 8.
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The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not 
correctly displayed.
 The system can only display alphabetical letters 
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as 
“”.
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3 format 
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or 
Joliet.
 The MP3 audio track does not have the extension 
“.MP3.”
 The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it 
has the extension “.MP3.”
 The system can only play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio 
Layer3) audio.
 Remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” 
from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD 
PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” again.
 Directory level is more than 8.
 You cannot play the Progressive JPEG files.
The title of the JPEG album or file is not 
correctly displayed.
 The system can only display alphabetical letters 
and numbers. Other characters are displayed as 
“”.
The display for entering the password does 
not appear for Super Audio CD, even though 
Custom Parental Control is set.
 Custom Parental Control is set for different layers 
of a Super Audio CD.
A disc does not start playing from the 
beginning.
 Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has 
been selected (pages 30, 31, 32).
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before 
playing a disc.
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote 
and then start playback (page 24).
 The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically 
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc 
automatically.
 The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
 Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. 
While playing such a disc, the system stops 
playback at the auto pause signal.
The system turns off during DVD playback.
 If approximately one hour passes with DVD 
playback paused or with the DVD top menu or a 
DVD menu displayed during DVD playback, the 
system automatically turns off.
You cannot perform some functions such as 
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, 
Shuffle Play, or Program Play.
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able to 
perform some of the operations above. See the 
operating manual that came with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the screen in the 
language you want.
 In the Setup Display, select the desired language 
for the on-screen display in “OSD” under 
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 62).
The language for the sound track cannot be 
changed.
 Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD 
being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the language for the 
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
 Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the 
DVD being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
The subtitle cannot be turned off.
 The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
 Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being 
played. (47 page)
 The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” 
appears in the front panel display.
 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility.
“C-32” appears in the front panel display.
 Turn the power off and then on again by pressing 
[/1 on the system.
The system does not work normally.
 If the system’s operation becomes effected, press 
[/1 on the system to turn off the power, then turn 
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Amplifier section
Stereo mode 90 W + 90 W (4 ohms at 
1 kHz, THD 10 %)
Surround mode Front: 90 W + 90 W
Centre*: 90 W
Surround*: 90 W + 90W 
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 
10 %) 
Subwoofer*: 
100W 
(4 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 kilohmsOutputsVIDEO 1 (AUDIO 
OUT):
Voltage: 1 VImpedance: 1 kilohmPhones Accepts low-and high-
impedance headphones.
Super Audio CD/DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(Super Audio CD/DVD: λ 
= 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: 
continuous
Signal format system NTSC or NTSC/PAL
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 
kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 
dB)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %Tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 
(50 kHz step)
Aerial FM wire aerial
Aerial terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Middle Easten models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz (with the 
interval set at 10 kHz)
Aerial AM loop aerial
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Video section
Inputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
S video:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 
75 ohms
Speakers
Front/Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 128 × 216 × 114 mm  
(w/h/d, with the stand)
Mass (approx.) 0.53 kg
Centre
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 190 × 122 × 89 mm  
(w/h/d, with the stand)
Mass (approx.) 0.56 kg
Specifications
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Subwoofer
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 160 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 190 × 384 × 357 mm 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 7.67 kg
General
Power requirements
Asian models: 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Taiwan model: 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other  models: 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 
Power consumption 120 W
Dimensions  (approx.) 380 × 60 × 337 mm (w/h/d) 
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg
Supplied accessories See page 11.
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is 
composed of several chapters.
Dolby Digital
This movie theatre sound format is more 
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In 
this format, the surround speakers output stereo 
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a 
subwoofer channel for deep bass is 
independently provided. This format is also 
called “5.1,” with the subwoofer channel 
designated as the 0.1 channel (since it functions 
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six 
channels in this format are recorded separately 
for superior channel separation. Furthermore, 
since all the signals are processed digitally, less 
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II 
Dolby Pro Logic II creates 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.
xMovie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television 
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby 
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield 
directionality that approaches the quality of 
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
xMusic mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music 
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound 
space.
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, 
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four 
channels from two-channel sound. Compared 
with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby 
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right 
panning more naturally and localizes sounds 
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby 
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of 
surround speakers and a centre speaker. The 
surround speakers output monaural sound.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This 
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. 
This format comprises of stereo rear channels 
and a discrete subwoofer channel. DTS provides 
the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality 
digital audio. The good channel separation is 
realized due to all channel data being recorded 
discretely and processed digitally.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same as 
a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times 
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a 
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a 
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and 
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of 
a worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 of its original size. DVD also uses 
variable rate coding technology that processes 
allocated data according to the status of the 
picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as 
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more 
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such 
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental 
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
File
Section of a picture on a data CD containing 
JPEG image files.
Film based software, Video based 
software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video 
based software. Film based DVDs contain the 
same images (24 frames per second) that are 
shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, 
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays 
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Interlace format
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard 
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames 
per second. Each frame is scanned twice - 
alternately between the even numbered scanning 
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 
60 times per second.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the 
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a 
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the 
disc by the age of the users according to the 
limitation level in each country. The limitation 
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, 
playback is completely prohibited, violent 
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes 
and so on.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) 
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO 
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing 
simple interactive programs, programs with 
search functions, and so on.
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Progressive format
In contrast to the Interlace format, the 
progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per 
second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 
lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture 
quality increases and still images, text and 
horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is 
compatible with the 525 progressive format.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A 
region number is allocated on each DVD system 
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each 
region code is shown on the system as well as on 
the disc packaging. The system can play the 
discs that match its region code. The system can 
also play discs with the “ ” mark. Even when 
the region code is not shown on the DVD, the 
region limit may still be activated.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) 
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures 
and still pictures are divided into sections called 
“scenes.”
Super Audio CD
This audio format is based upon the current 
audio CD standards but includes a greater 
amount of information which provides higher 
quality sound. There are three types of discs: 
single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The 
hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD and 
Super Audio CD information.
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. 
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a Super 
Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD or MP3. An album 
is composed of several tracks (MP3 only). 
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of 
a worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes 
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. 
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are 
compressed while sounds we can hear are not 
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the 
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
 Version 1.1: You can play only moving 
pictures and sounds.
 Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still 
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
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For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
ADisc slot (22)
BA (eject) (22)
CH (play) (22)
DX (pause) (23)
Ex (stop) (23)
F./>, PREV/NEXT, PRESET –/+ 
(23, 25, 56, 57)
GVOLUME +/– (22, 67)
HBASS LEVEL (46)IPHONES (on the side of the system) 
jack (22)
JSOUND FIELD –/+ (43, 44, 45)
KDISPLAY (36, 39, 57)
LBAND (56, 57)
MFUNCTION (22, 55, 57)
NFront panel display (78)
O (remote sensor) (11)
P[/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator 
(22)
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Front Panel Display
When playing back a DVD
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, VIDEO CD (without PBC 
functions), or MP3
When listening to the radio
Playing status
Current chapter numberCurrent sound effect
Current title 
numberPlaying time Current sound
Current mode
TITLE H M SCHAP
DOLBY PLDIGITALNIGHT
REP 1 PROG BASS SHUF
MS TRK SACD
PCM MP3NIGHT
REP 1 PBC PROG BASS SHUFMULTI
Current sound
Lights up during PBC 
playback (VIDEO CD only) Playing timeCurrent mode Playing status
Current track numberCurrent sound effect Lights up during MULTI 
channel playback area 
(Super Audio CD only)
TUNED MONO
FM AMST NIGHT
MHzkHz BASS
Preset number
Current bandMonaural/Stereo effect
Current stationSound effect
 
						

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When playing back a JPEG file
Current file 
number Playing status
 
						

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Rear Panel
ASPEAKER jacks (13)
BVIDEO 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack (18)
CVIDEO 1 ANALOG OUT jack (18)
DVIDEO 2 ANALOG IN jack (18)
EMONITOR OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO) jacks 
(18)FAM terminals (16)
GFM 75Ω COAXIAL jack (16)
HSCAN SELECT switch (64)
ICOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (18)
JVIDEO 1 ANALOG IN jack (18)
COAXIAL
FM 75
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
AMCENTERFRONT LFRONT R
WOOFERSURR LSURR R
SPEAKERVIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RL
RLVIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
RLMONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTYPB/CBPR/CR
VIDEO 2SCAN SELECT
SELECTABLE
INTERLACECOMPONENT
VIDEO OUTVIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)