Sony Dav Sc6 Operating Instructions

							Settings and Adjustments
61GB
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 SETUP,” “CUSTOM 
SETUP,” “SPEAKER SETUP,” and 
“RESET
*.” Then press ENTER or c.
The selected Setup item appears.
Example: “SCREEN SETUP”
3Select an item using X/x, then press 
ENTER or c.
The options for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV TYPE”
Press C or O RETURN to return to setup 
items.
4Select a setting using X/x, then press 
ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is 
complete.
Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display 
DVD SETUPC/X/x/c/
ENTER
O RETURN
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISHMain 
item
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEO16:9 TV TYPE:
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:TV TYPE:4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN16:9
Options
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
LINE:ON
JACKET PICTURE
VIDEOTV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN
Selected setting
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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 set 
various languages for the on-screen display or 
sound track.
Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. For details on using the display, see 
“Using the Setup Display” (page 61).
xOSD (On-Screen Display)
Selects the display language on the screen.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xDVD MENU (DVD only)
Selects the desired language for the DVD menu.
xAUDIO (DVD only)
Selects the language of the sound track.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
xSUBTITLE (DVD only)
Selects the language of the subtitle.
Selects the language from the displayed list.
Note
If you select a language that is not recorded on the 
DVD, one of the recorded languages will be 
automatically selected (except for “OSD”).
Tip
If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU,” 
“SUBTITLE,” or “AUDIO,” select and enter the 
language code from the list using the number buttons 
(page 82).
After you have made a selection, the language code (4 
digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS 
t.”
Setting the Display or 
Sound Track Language
(LANGUAGE SETUP) 
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
DVD MENU :
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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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.
xSCREEN SAVER
Turns the screen saver on and off so that the 
screen saver image appears when you leave the 
system in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or 
when you playback a CD, a Super Audio CD, an 
MP3, or JPEG file (except during the slide 
show) for more than 15 minutes. The screen 
saver will help prevent your display device from 
becoming damaged (afterimage). Press H to 
turn off the screen saver.
xBACKGROUND
Selects the background colour or picture on the 
TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD.
Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP) 
16:9Select this if you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide 
mode function.
4:3 
LETTER 
BOXSelect this if you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Displays a wide picture 
with bands on the upper and lower 
portions of the screen.
4:3 
PAN SCANSelect this if you connect a 4:3 
screen TV. Automatically displays 
the wide picture on the entire 
screen and cuts off the portions 
that do not fit.
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:ON
JACKET PICTURE
INTERLACE TV TYPE: 16:9
ONTurns on the screen saver.
OFFTurns off the screen saver.
JACKET PICTUREThe jacket picture (still picture) 
appears in the background, but 
only if a jacket picture is already 
recorded on the disc (CD-
EXTRA, etc.). If the disc does not 
contain a jacket picture, the 
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
GRAPHICSA preset picture stored in the 
system appears in the background.
BLUEThe background colour is blue.
BLACKThe background colour is black.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
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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 
SETUP” and the colour system of the TV is PAL, the 
signal is converted to the interlace format signal 
automatically.
 If you set “COMPONENT OUT” in “SCREEN 
SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even though your TV 
cannot accept the signal in progressive format, 
picture noise may appears. In this case, set the 
SCAN SELECT switch to “INTERLACE.”
Allows setting up Parental Control and other 
settings.
Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup 
Display. For details on using the display, see 
“Using the Setup Display” (page 61).
The default settings are underlined.
xVCD COLOR SYSTEM (Asian models 
only)
Select the colour system when you play a 
VIDEO CD.
Notes
 You cannot change the colour system of the disc 
itself.
 On Asian models, you can change the colour system 
of this unit according to the connected TV (page 19).
xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)
Sets a password and playback limitation level 
for DVDs with playback limitation for children. 
For details, see “Limiting playback for children 
(Parental Control)” (page 51).
INTERLACESelect this when you connect to a 
standard (interlace format) TV.
PROGRESSIVESelect this when you have a TV 
that can accept progressive 
signals.
Custom Settings
(CUSTOM SETUP)
AUTOOutputs the video signal in the 
system of the disc, either PAL or 
NTSC. If your TV uses a DUAL 
system, select AUTO.
PALChanges the video signal of an 
NTSC disc and outputs it in the 
PAL system.
NTSCChanges the video signal of a PAL 
disc and outputs it in the NTSC 
system.
CUSTOM SETUP
OFF PARENTAL CONTROL
TRACK SELECTION
MP3 DATA CD PRIORITY:
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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 channels, the system 
selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, and MPEG audio 
sound tracks in this order.
 Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with 
priority may be predetermined. In this case, you 
cannot give priority to the DTS, Dolby Digital, or 
MPEG audio format by selecting “AUTO.”
xAUDIO DRC
Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound 
track.
Useful for watching movies at low volume late 
at night.
Note
DYNAMIC range compression only applies to Dolby 
Digital sources.
xDATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only)
Set priority data you want to play, when you 
play a DATA CD (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) 
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image 
files.
Notes
 When you play multi-session CDs, the system 
decides a target to play for the last session or session 
linked with the last session.
 If you change this setting, reinsert the disc.
xJPEG DATE
Change the date information order of a JPEG 
image in the Control Menu.
YYYY: Year
MM: Month
DD: Day
OFFNo priority given.
AUTOPriority given.
OFFNo compression of DYNAMIC 
range.
ONReproduces the sound track with 
the kind of DYNAMIC range that 
the recording engineer intended.
MP3If an MP3 file exists on a disc, the 
system recognises the disc as an 
“MP3 Disc.” If only JPEG files 
exist on the disc, the system 
recognises the disc as a “JPEG 
Disc.”
JPEGIf a JPEG file exists on the disc, 
the system recognises the disc as a 
“JPEG Disc.” If only MP3 files 
exist on the disc, the system 
recognises the disc as an “MP3 
Disc.”
MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YYYY
YYYY/DD/MM
 
						

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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 centre or surround 
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the 
parameters for CENTER and SURROUND and 
specify the surround speaker position and 
height. Since the front speaker and subwoofer 
settings are fixed, you cannot change them.
Notes
 When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 Depending on the settings of other speakers, 
subwoofer may be excessive.
Settings for the Speakers
(SPEAKER SETUP)
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE:
TEST TONE: SIZE:
BALANCE: LEVEL: 
90 
20 
45 A A
B B
Position diagramFRONT
YES
CENTERYES: Normally select this.
NONE: Select this if no centre 
speaker is used. 
SURROUNDBEHIND (LOW): Select this if 
surround speakers are located in 
section B and D.
BEHIND (HIGH): Select this if 
surround speakers are located in 
section B and C.
SIDE (LOW): Select this if surround 
speakers are located in section A 
and D.
SIDE (HIGH): Select this if 
surround speakers are located in 
section A and C.
NONE: Select this if no surround 
speaker is used.
SUBWOOFERYES
60
30
C C
D D
Height diagram
 
						

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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 listening position than the front speakers.
 The DISTANCE setting is available except for Super 
Audio CDs.
xLEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as 
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” 
for easy adjustment.
xBALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right 
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST 
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or 
press VOLUME +/–.
xTEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
“LEVEL” and “BALANCE.”
FRONT 
3.0 mFront speaker distance from the 
listening position can be set in 0.2 
metre increments from 1.0 to 7.0 
metres.
CENTER 
3.0 mCentre speaker distance can be moved 
up to 1.6 metres closer to the listening 
position from the front speaker 
distance, in 0.2 metre increments.
SURROUND
3.0 mSurround speaker distance can be 
moved up to 4.6 metres closer to the 
listening position from the front 
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre 
increments.
3m 3m3m
3m 3m
CENTER 
0 dBAdjusts the level of the centre 
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB 
increments).
SURROUND 
LEFT 0 dB
SURROUND 
RIGHT 0 dB
Adjusts the level of the surround 
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB 
increments).
SUBWOOFER 
0 dBAdjusts the level of the subwoofer 
(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
FRONT
(CENTER)Adjusts the balance between the front 
left and right speakers.
OFFThe test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
ONThe test tone is emitted from both left and 
right speakers simultaneously while 
adjusting balance. When you select one of 
the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test 
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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 “BALANCE,” the test tone 
is emitted from both left and right speakers 
simultaneously.
When selecting “LEVEL,” the test tone is 
emitted from only the speaker which you 
are adjusting.
6Press ENTER when you have finished 
making adjustments.
7Press X or x repeatedly to select “TEST 
TONE,” then press ENTER.
8Press X or x repeatedly to select 
“OFF,” then press ENTER.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts 
off for a moment.
Tip
To adjust the balance or the level without listening to 
the test tone, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL” in step 
3 and press ENTER. Then adjust the balance or level 
using X/x and press ENTER.
Setting the speakers by using 
the front panel display on the 
system
You can set the speakers by using the AMP 
menu that is displayed in the front panel display.
1Press AMP MENU repeatedly until the 
item you want to set appears in the 
front panel display.
SP. SETUP
Sets the speaker size, distance, and place.
 LEVEL
Sets the balance and level of the each 
speaker, and turns on/off the test tone.
2Press X or x to select the desired item, 
then press C or c to select the desired 
setting.
You can set the following items:
SP. SETUP
CENTER 
(centre speaker)YES (yes)
NO (no)
SURR. 
(surround speakers)YES (yes)
NO (no)
F.D. 
(front speakers 
distance)1.0 to 7.0 metres
AMP MENU C/X/x/c/
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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 speakers 
height)LOW (low)
HIGH (high)
T.TONE 
(test tone)ON (on)
OFF (off)
F.______I_______ 
(front speakers 
balance)
C.LEV
(centre speaker 
level)
–6 dB to +6 dB
S.L.LEV
(surround left 
speaker level)–6 dB to +6 dB
S.R.LEV
(surround right 
speaker level)–6 dB to +6 dB
S.W.LEV
(subwoofer level)–6 dB to +6 dB
D.COMP 
(dynamic 
compression)ON (on)
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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 region, then 
make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Are you using only the specified speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the 
top of the system?
After checking the above items and fixing any 
problems, connect the power cord again and turn on 
the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the 
cause of the problem cannot be found even after 
checking all the above items, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer.
Picture
There is no picture.
 The video connecting cords are not connected 
securely.
 The video connecting cords are damaged.
 The system is not connected to the correct TV 
input jack (page 18).
 The video input on the TV is not set so that you 
can view pictures from the system.
 You have set “COMPONENT OUT” in 
“SCREEN SETUP” to “PROGRESSIVE” even 
though your TV cannot accept the signal in 
progressive format. In this case, set the 
SCAN SELECT switch to “INTERLACE.” Even if your TV is compatible with progressive 
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected 
when you set “COMPONENT OUT” to 
“PROGRESSIVE.” In this case, set 
“COMPONENT OUT” to “INTERLACE.”
 When “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in 
“SCREEN SETUP,” no signal is output from the 
MONITOR OUT or S VIDEO OUT jacks.
Picture noise appears.
 The disc is dirty or flawed.
 If the picture output from your system goes 
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD programs 
could affect picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your system 
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to 
your TV’s S video input (page 18).
 Except for the Pan American and European 
model, the colour system is different. Set the 
colour system to match your TV (page 19).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV 
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture does 
not fill the screen.
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
 Depending on the TV, the picture on the screen 
becomes black and white when you play a disc 
recorded in the NTSC colour system.
Sound
There is no sound.
 The speaker cord is not connected securely.
 Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” 
is displayed in the front panel display. 
 The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion 
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play 
mode.
 Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press 
H to return to normal play mode.
 Check the speaker settings (pages 21, 66). 
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or 
reversed.
 Check that the speakers and components are 
connected correctly and securely.
 Adjust the balance parameter in the BALANCE 
menu (page 67).
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