Sony Dav X1 Operating Instructions

Getting Started
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6Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be 
connected appears.
7Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type.
xIf you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with 
a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 83)
xIf you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 83)
8Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the output method for video 
signals from the EURO AV T OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the 
rear panel of the system...

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To quit the Quick Setup
Press   DISPLAY in any Step.
To recall the Quick Setup display
1Press   DISPLAY. (If a disc is playing, press x to stop 
playback, then press   DISPLAY.)
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], then press ENTER.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press ENTER.
The Quick Setup display appears.
1 2 ( 
2 7 )
QUICK
RESET
DVD VIDEO
BNR
           :      : 1 8 ( 
3 4 )
CUSTOMQUICK
 

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For the best possible front surround sound, use the Setup Disc and position the speakers as illustrated 
below.
Step 7: Installing the Speakers
Top viewSide view
Front speaker (L)
TVSubwoofer
Front speaker (R)
FOCUS SURROUND area
WIDE SURROUND area 0.6 m ~
 When checking the front surround 
sound effect, make sure the 
SOUND FIELD setting is set to 
FOCUS SURROUND, and one or 
two people are in the listening 
position.
TipPositioning the speakers
The effective area of surround sound...

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– Both front speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not 
place the speakers at an angle.
– Do not leave a space in front of the front speakers when placed 
on a table or rack, etc., as reflection may occur.
Using the Setup Disc
After positioning the speakers, use the supplied Setup Disc to check 
the front surround sound effect.
CorrectIncorrect
CorrectIncorrect Side view
Z
x
C/c 
ENTERHx
Disc trayN
 

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 Even if an option is selected, the 
sound volume of the subwoofer 
may be low. This is by default 
setting, and is not a malfunction.
  If there is no sound from the 
speakers, check the speaker 
connection.
Note1Press Z on the system.
2Load the Setup Disc.
Place the Setup Disc on the tray, and then press Z on the 
system.
The Setup Disc menu appears.
3Sit in the listening position, then select one of the three 
options on the screen using 
C/c, and press H or 
ENTER.
The selected...

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Basic Operations
Playing Discs
      
"/1
FUNCTION N"/1
Disc tray
FUNCTION
x
HX ./>
MUTING
VOLUME +/– Z
ALBUM –/+
/VOLUME −/+ x
 Do not forcibly press the disc tray 
closed with your finger, as this 
may cause malfunction.
 Do not place more than one disc on 
the tray.
NoteDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations 
may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc.
1Turn on your TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to this system....

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6Press H.
The system starts playback (continuous play).
Adjust the volume.
To save the power in standby mode
Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press 
"/1 once.
Additional operations
*1 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The button can be used except 
for DivX video files.
*2 DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs only. The button can be 
used except for DivX video files.
*3 DATA CDs/DATA DVDs only.
To Press
Stopx
PauseX
Resume play after pauseX or H
Go to...

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System Sound Feature
     
With cover opened. SOUND 
FIELD
C/X/x/c
ENTERFUNCTION
Sound Field indicator
AMP MENU
This system can create 5.1 channel surround sound from two front 
speakers and a subwoofer. You can take advantage of this front 
surround sound simply by selecting one of systems 
preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful 
sound of movie theaters into your home.
Enjoying Front Surround Sound Using 
Sound Field
Press SOUND FIELD.
The present sound field appears in...

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 When the system receives DVD 
multi-channel signals or AC-3 
multiplex broadcast signals, the 
default AUTO setting is FOCUS 
SURROUND. (You can change 
the AUTO setting to WIDE 
SURROUND in AMP MENU.)
 When the system receives CDs or 
DATA CDs, the AUTO setting is 
2CH STEREO.
 The sound field for Super Audio 
CDs is 2CH STEREO only. 
 The surround effect might be 
difficult to hear depending on the 
type of source signals (e.g., digital 
stereo signals, digital multi...

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 When you use both the VIDEO 1/
SAT 1 or VIDEO 2/SAT 2 jacks 
(analog connection) and 
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN or 
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack 
(digital connection) at the same 
time, the digital connection takes 
priority.
Note
xWIDE SURROUND
You can enjoy surround sound in a wider sound area. This mode 
produces less surround effect than FOCUS SURROUND.
2 channel source output    
x2 CH STEREO
This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio signal 
type being input. 
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound...