Sony Dav Sr2 Operating Instructions

							Sound Adjustments
51GB
To turn the surround effect off
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly 
until “A.F.D. AUTO” appears in the front panel 
display.
When connecting the headphones to the 
PHONES jack
Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT or MODE 
repeatedly until “HP 2CH” appears in the front 
panel display.
Notes
 This function is unavailable when playing Super 
Audio CDs and when the input stream is dts 2048 
frame.
 When you play a Super Audio CD (Direct Stream 
Digital), the sound field changes to “AUTO 
FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” automatically.
 This system is not compatible with the DTS 96/24 
decoding function. When you play the DTS 96/24 
disc, the system plays it as a normal disc.
Tips
 When you want to output the TV sound or stereo 
sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 or 7 speakers, 
select any sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT 
DIRECT AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.”
 The system memorizes the last sound field selected 
for each function mode.
Whenever you select a function such as DVD or 
TUNER, the sound field that was last applied to 
function is automatically applied again. For example, 
if you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field, 
then change to another function, and then return to 
DVD, HALL will be applied again. With the tuner, 
sound fields are memorized separately for all preset 
stations.
 You can identify the encoding format of program 
software by looking at its packaging.
– Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the    
logo.
– DTS-ES encoded programs are marked with 
DTS-ES.
– Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled 
with the   logo.
– DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.
 This function lets you select the decoding mode 
for the surround back signals of the multi 
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD 
software, etc., recorded in Dolby Digital EX, 
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 format, 
etc., you can enjoy the kind of surround sound 
originally intended for the film (page 87, 87).
Note
This function works only when you connect the 
surround back speaker to the system (page 15) and set 
[SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in the [SIZE] setting 
(page 76).
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x repeatedly until 
“CUSTOMIZE” appears in the front 
panel display, then press ENTER.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “SB DEC” 
appears in the front panel display, then 
press ENTER.
Selecting the Surround 
Back Decoding Mode
ENTER
X/x
AMP MENU
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4Press X/x to select the surround back 
mode you want according to the input 
stream, then press ENTER or AMP 
MENU.
The default setting is “SB MATRIX.”
When selecting “SB MATRIX”
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES is applied to 
decode the surround back signal regardless of 
the 6.1 channel decode flag
a) in the input stream. 
This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX or 
DTS-ES.
When selecting “SB AUTO”
When you input stream contains the 6.1 channel 
decoding flaga), the appropriate decoder is 
applied to decode the surround back signal.
When selecting “SB OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a) 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in 
software like DVD.
b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX 
flag. Check the Dolby Corporation web page help 
for information about Surround EX films.
c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both 
Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d) Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and 
an extension stream designed for returning those 
signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 
channel signals are DVD specific signals, not used 
in movie theaters.
Notes
 You can select the surround back decoding only when 
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO mode is selected 
(page 47). In other sound fields, this function is 
bypassed internally.
 Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag, even 
though their packaging may contain a Dolby Digital 
Surround EX logo. In this case, select 
“SB 
MATRIX.”
Input stream Output 
channelApplied surround back 
decoder
Dolby Digital 
5.16.1 Matrix decoder conforms 
to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1 DTS Matrix decoder 
Dolby Digital 
EX
b)6.1 Matrix decoder conforms 
to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 
6.1
c)6.1 DTS Matrix decoder 
DTS-ES 
Discrete 6.1
d)6.1 DTS Discrete decoder 
Input stream Output 
channelApplied surround back 
decoder
Dolby Digital 
5.15.1 —
DTS 5.1 5.1 —
Dolby Digital 
EX
b)6.1 Matrix decoder conforms 
to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 
6.1
c)6.1 DTS Matrix decoder
DTS-ES 
Discrete 6.1
d)6.1 DTS Discrete decoder
 
						

							Sound Adjustments
53GB
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 again.
Notes
 The NIGHT MODE function is activated only when 
the input stream is Dolby Digital format.
 When you connect headphones to the system, the 
DSGX function does not work.
 These two types of sound effect cannot be activated 
at the same time.
 Depending on the input stream, the DSGX function 
may not be effective.Using the Sound Effect
DSGXNIGHT 
MODE
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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
Number 
Buttons ANGLE DVD 
DISPLAYC/X/x/c/
ENTER
With cover opened.
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 TITLE12
1 8 ( 
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
– ( 
9 )
 
						

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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 practice, 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 95 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 Subtitles 
SUBTITLE DVD 
DISPLAYC/X/x/c/
ENTER
With cover opened.
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
DVD
OFF
DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 TITLE12
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
 
						

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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)
x
Number 
buttons DVD 
DISPLAYO RETURN C/X/x/c/
ENTER
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DVD1 2 ( 
2 7 )
 TITLE12
1 8 ( 
3 4 )
T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5
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.
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL
Custom parental control is already 
set. To play, enter your password 
and press          .
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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.
1In stop mode, press DVD SETUP.
The Setup Display appears.
2Press X/x  to select [CUSTOM SETUP], 
then press ENTER or  c.
[CUSTOM SETUP] is displayed.
3Press  X/x  to select [PARENTAL 
CONTROL  t], then press ENTER or  c.
x If you have not entered a password
The display for registering a new password 
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number 
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for confirming the password 
appears.
xWhen you have already registered a 
password
The display for entering the password 
appears.
4Enter your password using the number 
buttons, then press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback 
limitation level and changing the password 
appears.
Number 
buttons
DVD 
SETUP
O
 RETURN
C/X/x/c/
ENTER
With cover opened.
OFF
TRACK SELECTION
MP3
DATA CD PRIORITY:
MM/DD/YYYY
JPEG DATE: OFF
AUDIO DRC:
CUSTOM SETUPPARENTAL CONTROLAUTO
VCD COLOR SYSTEM
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
Enter a new 4-digit password, 
then press          .ENTER
CUSTOM SETUPPARENTAL CONTROL
Enter password, then press         .ENTER
CUSTOM SETUP
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORD USALEVEL: OFF
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5Press X/x to select [STANDARD], then 
press ENTER or c.
The selection items for [STANDARD] are 
displayed.
6Press X/x to select a geographic area 
as the playback limitation level, then 
press ENTER.
The area is selected.
If you select [OTHERS t], select and 
enter the standard code in the table on 
page 60 using the number buttons.
7Press X/x to select [LEVEL], then press 
ENTER or c.
The selection items for [LEVEL] are 
displayed.
8Select the level you want using X/x, 
then press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the more strict the 
limitation.
If you make a mistake
Press O RETURN or C to go back to the 
previous screen.
To turn off the Setup Display
Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup 
Display is turned off.
To turn off the Parental Control 
function and play the DVD after 
entering your password
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in Step 8.
To change the password
1In Step 5, select [CHANGE PASSWORD 
t] using x, then press ENTER or c.
The display for entering the password 
appears.
2Follow Step 3 to enter a new password.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL:
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORDOFF CUSTOM SETUP
OTHERSUSA
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORDOFF LEVEL:
NC17
R 8:
7:
6:
5:
PG PG13
G 4:
3:
2:
1:
CUSTOM SETUPPARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD:
CHANGE PASSWORDUSAPG13 4: LEVEL:
 
						

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Playing the disc for which 
Parental Control is set
1Insert the disc and press H.
The [PARENTAL CONTROL] display 
appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The system starts playback.
Notes
 If you play a DVD which does not have the Parental 
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this 
system.
 Depending on the DVD, you may be asked to change 
the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In 
this case, enter your password, then change the level. 
If the Resume Play mode is cancelled, the level 
returns to the original level.
Tip
If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat Step 1 to 3 of “Limiting playback for children.” 
When you are asked to enter your password, enter 
“199703” using the number buttons, then press 
ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit 
password. After you enter a new 4-digit password in 
Step 3, replace the disc in the system and press H. 
When the [PARENTAL CONTROL] display appears, 
enter your new password.
Area Code
Standard Code number
Argentina 2044
Australia 2047
Austria 2046
Belgium 2057
Brazil 2070
Canada 2079
Chile 2090
China 2092
Denmark 2115
Finland 2165
France 2174
Germany 2109
Hong Kong 2219
India 2248
Indonesia 2238
Italy 2254
Japan 2276
Korea 2304
Malaysia 2363
Mexico 2362
Netherlands 2376
New Zealand 2390
Norway 2379
Pakistan 2427
Philippines 2424
Portugal 2436
Russia 2489
Singapore 2501
Spain 2149
Sweden 2499
Switzerland 2086
Taiwan 2543
Thailand 2528
United Kingdom 2184