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 you using only the specified speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the 
top of the system?
 Is the subwoofer connected incorrectly?
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 SCART (EURO AV) cord is not connected 
securely.
 The SCART (EURO AV) cord is damaged.
 The system is not connected to the correct 
t EURO AV INPUT jack (page 19).
 The video input on the TV is not set so that you 
can view pictures from the system.
 Check the output method on your system 
(page 73).
Picture noise appears.
 The disc is dirty or flawed.
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.
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 24, 75). 
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 77).
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
 Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 
24, 75). 
 Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
AUTO” (page 46). 
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 meters 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 44).
 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 46).
 Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 
24, 75). 
 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.
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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 function is on 
(page 46).
 Select a sound field containing the word “C. ST. 
EX” (page 48).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the 
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected 
securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) or connect 
an external antenna (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 65).
 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.
 Set [DATA CD PRIORITY] to [MP3] in the 
[CUSTOM SETUP] setting (page 74).
 Directory level is more than 8.
 The disc contains more than 99 albums (the 
maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be 
contained on an album is 250).
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 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.
 
						

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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 Progressive JPEG files.
 A JPEG image file with a high width to length 
ratio cannot be played. 
 The disc contains more than 99 albums (the 
maximum number of JPEG image files that can be 
contained on an album is 250).
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 
“”.
A disc does not start playing from the 
beginning.
 Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has 
been selected (pages 33, 35, 36).
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote 
and then start playback (page 27).
 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 72).
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 (page 53).
 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.
“CANNOT LOCK” appears in the front panel 
display.
 Turn the power off and then on again by pressing 
[/1 on the system, then perform “On moving the 
system” (page 3). If “CANNOT LOCK” still 
appears in the front panel display, contact your 
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service 
facility.
The system does not work normally.
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from 
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after 
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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 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 PAL/NTSC
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)
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Video section
Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
Speakers
Front
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 130 mm dia. cone type, 
25 mm dia. balanced dome 
type tweeter
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 160 × 240 × 260 mm  
(w/h/d, with the grille 
frame)
Mass (approx.) 3.4 kg
Center
Speaker system Two-way Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm dia. cone type, 
25 mm dia. balance-dome-
type tweeter
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 356 × 92 × 76 mm  
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 1.0 kg
Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 70 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 90 × 221 × 75 mm  
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 0.7 kg
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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
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.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
This is the generic name of the surround sound 
produced by digital signal processing 
technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous 
surround sound fields mainly directed at the 
reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is 
designed specifically for the enjoyment of 
movies.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater 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 Digital EX
An enhanced compatible format of Dolby 
Digital 5.1, developed by Dolby Laboratories 
and Lucasfilm THX, which adds an extra 
surround back channel, and can be used for 
6.1(three surround speakers) channel playback, 
using matrix encoding.
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.
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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 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 center 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.
DTS-ES
An enhanced compatible format of 5.1 channel, 
which adds an extra surround back channel. 
There are two formats: Discrete 6.1, which 
processes the surround back signal 
independently, and Matrix 6.1, which processes 
it along with the Surround (L/R) channels.
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 theaters. Video based DVDs, 
such as television dramas or sit-coms, displays 
images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Index (Super Audio CD, CD)/Video 
Index (VIDEO CD)
A number that divides a track into sections to 
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO 
CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the 
disc, no indexes may be recorded.
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.
 
						

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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 the sound.
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.
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
A Super Audio CD disc can reproduce sounds 
that are extremely faithful to the original sound 
by use of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) 
technology. This technology utilizes a sampling frequency of 2.8224 MHz, which is 64 times that 
of a conventional CD, and 1-bit quantization that 
enables the disc to hold 4 times the amount of 
information that a standard PCM format CD can 
hold. Super Audio CDs are divided into the 
following types.
 Super Audio CD (single layer disc)
This disc consists of a single HD layer*.
* High density signal layer for the Super Audio CD
 Super Audio CD (dual layer disc)
This disc consists of dual HD layers and is 
capable of extended play over long periods.
Also, as the dual layer disc consists of dual HD 
layers on one side only, you do not have to turn 
the disc over during playback.
 Super Audio CD + CD (Hybrid disc)
This disc consists of an HD layer and a CD 
layer. Also, as the dual layers are on one side 
only, you do not have to turn the disc over 
during playback. You can play this CD layer 
using a conventional CD player.
 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD
This disc consists of a 2 channel playback area 
and a multi-channel playback area.
ALL
HD (high density) layer
HD layer
HD layer
CD layer
HD layer
2 channel playback area
Multi-channel playback 
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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 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
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 status
Current track numberCurrent sound effect
Lights up during MULTI 
channel playback area 
(Super Audio CD only)
TUNED MONO NIGHT DSGX
kHz
MHz  ST
Preset number
Current bandMonaural/Stereo effect
Current stationSound effect