Sony Dav Sr3 Operating Instructions

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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 AC power cord (mains lead) is 
connected securely.
The STANDBY indicator flashes.
Immediately unplug the power cord and check the 
following items.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Are...

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The sound comes from the center speaker 
only.
 Depending on the disc, the sound may come from 
the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
 Check the speaker connections and settings.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 46).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the center 
speaker may be less noticeable.
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...

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The JPEG image file cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in an JPEG format 
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2 or 
Joliet.
 The JPEG image file does not have the extension 
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
 The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it 
has the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
 Image length or width is more than 4720 dots.
 Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [JPEG] in the 
[CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 74).
 Directory level is more than 8.
 You cannot play the...

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Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated) 65 W + 65 W (4 ohms at 
1 kHz, DIN)
Surround mode Front: 110 W + 110 W
(reference) (with SS-TSB3)
music power output Center*: 
110 W
(with SS-CT33)
Surround*: 
110 W + 110 W 
(with SS-TS20) 
Subwoofer*: 
100W × 2 
(with SS-WS12)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs VIDEO/TV/SAT:Sensitivity: 250 mV/
450 mV/450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohmsOutput SURROUND BACK
Voltage: 2V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Phones Accepts...

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Subwoofer
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 160 mm dia. cone type × 2
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 201 × 369 × 449 mm 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 9.5 kg
General
Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 120 W
0.3 W (at the Power Saving 
mode) 
Dimensions  (approx.) 430 × 60 × 385 mm (w/h/d) 
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 4.7 kg
Supplied accessories See page 11.
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Album...

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xMovie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television 
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby 
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field 
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.
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...

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Neo:6
Developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., 
applies a conventional 2-channel or Dolby 
Digital source signal to a high-precision, digital 
matrix decoder to achieve 6.1 channel surround 
playback.
CINEMA mode allows for more separation of 
channels to enhance the 6.1 channel effect, and 
is best suited for movies.
MUSIC mode allows the front L and R channels 
to go unprocessed for optimum stereo, with the 
addition of the surround components adding a 
special quality to...

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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...

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For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front Panel
A[/1 (power) switch/STANDBY indicator 
(25)
BDisc slot (25)
C (remote sensor) (11)
DFront panel display (90)
EPHONES (on the side of the system) 
jack (25)FVOLUME +/– (25, 77)
G./> (26, 28)
Hx (stop) (26)
I (play/pause) (25)
JFUNCTION (25, 64, 66)
K
Z (eject) (25)
Index to Parts and Controls
 

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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 timeCurrent sound Current mode
TITLE
REP 1NIGHT DSGX
DTS –ESPL DEX CHAP
MP3
SA– CD MULTI PBCSHUF REP 1PGMNIGHT DSGX
DTS NEO:6–ESPL TRK
Current sound
(CD, VIDEO CD, or 
MP3 only) Lights up during PBC 
playback (VIDEO CD only)Playing time
Current modePlaying...