Sony Dav X1 Operating Instructions

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*1 Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs (PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs/CDs, 
album number for DATA CDs. DivX video album number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*2 Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/Super Audio CDs, MP3 audio track number, or JPEG image file 
number for DATA CDs. DivX video file number for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
*3 Displays Super VCD as “SVCD.” Displays “MP3” in the Control Menu display 1 or “JPEG” in the Control Menu 
2 for DATA CDs.
*4 Displays the date for JPEG files.
To turn off the display
Press  DISPLAY.
List of Control Menu items
Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
[TITLE] (page 57)/[SCENE] (page 57)/[TRACK] (page 57)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.    
[CHAPTER] (page 57)/[INDEX] (page 57)Selects the chapter or index to be played.    
[INDEX] (page 57)Displays the index and selects the index to be played.
[TRACK] (page 57)Selects the track to be played.    
[ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] (page 46)Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the [ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY 
LIST].  
[TIME/TEXT] (page 57)Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/CD text or the MP3 track name. 
      
[PROGRAM] (page 42)Selects the track to play in the order you want.        
[SHUFFLE] (page 43)Plays the track in random order.        
[REPEAT] (page 44)Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/album 
repeatedly.       
[PARENTAL CONTROL] (page 65)Sets to prohibit playback on this system.      
[SETUP] (page 81)[QUICK] Setup (page 30)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio of 
the TV, and the size of the speakers you are using.
[CUSTOM] Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
[RESET]
Returns the settings in [SETUP] to the default setting.
      
[ALBUM] (page 57)Selects the album to be played.  
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 The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green   when you select any item except [OFF] 
([PROGRAM], [SHUFFLE], [REPEAT] only). The [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] indicator lights up in green when 
you select [PLAY LIST] (default setting).
[FILE] (page 57)Selects the JPEG image file and DivX video file to be played.  
[DATE] (page 62)Displays the date when the picture was taken.
[INTERVAL] (page 52)Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the screen.
[EFFECT] (page 52)Selects the effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show.
[MODE (MP3, JPEG)] (page 51)Selects the data type; MP3 audio track (AUDIO), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both 
(AUTO) to be played when playing a DATA CD
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							Getting Started
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Check that you have the following items:
 Speakers (2)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cord (1)
 Video Cord (1)
 Remote Commander (remote) (1)
 Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)
 Operating Instructions
 Setup Disc (1)
 Quick Start Guide (card)
 Speaker pads (8)
Getting Started
Unpacking
 
						

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You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching 
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, 
point it at the remote sensor   on the system.
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. 
 Do not use a new battery with an old one.
 Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction. 
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Note
1Slide open the cover.
2
2Remove the cover by 
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Perform all connections and settings by following Steps 1 to 7.
“Step 1: Speaker System Hookup” (page 16)
“Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup” (page 19)
“Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 20)
“Step 4: Other Component Hookup” (page 26)
“Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)” (page 29)
“Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup” (page 30)
“Step 7: Installing the Speakers” (page 33)
Video signal is sent to the TV, and is output from the TV screen; audio signals are processed by this 
system and output from the speakers of this system. You can also enjoy sound of other sources, such 
as TV programs, in addition to DVDs or CDs.
Hookup Overview
 
						

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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cord. Do not connect any speakers 
other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible front surround sound, use the supplied Setup Disc to determine the ideal 
speaker positions (page 33).
Required cord
Speaker cord
You can connect the system and speakers with this one cord. 
Attaching the speaker pads
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom 
four corners of the front speakers.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
To the systemTo the front speaker 
(gray, 5 m)
To the subwoofer 
(black, 3 m)
To the front speaker 
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Connecting the speakers
Connect the speaker cord in order of 1 to 4, according to the above illustration.
AConnect the speaker cord to the system.
Secure the jack by tightening the two screws.
BConnect the speaker jack marked RIGHT to the front speaker, then place it in the right 
front speaker position.
The front speakers are identical, and either can be used for the left or right speaker. If you connect 
the RIGHT jack to the speaker, it becomes the right front speaker.
COAXIALAMVIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
S-VIDEOVIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L
R
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN
COAXAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIALVIDEO 1 / SAT 1 VIDEO 2 / SAT 2
TVCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUTANTENNA VIDEO 1 /
SAT 1 VIDEO 1 /   SAT 1
VIDEO 2 /   SAT 2
SPEAKER DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO 2 /
SAT 2MONITOR OUTFM75
YPB/CBPR/CR
OUTPUT(
TO TV)
Subwoofer Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
RIGHT (gray)Label side face down.Connect to the right 
front speaker.
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CConnect the speaker jack marked LEFT to the front speaker, then place it in the left front 
speaker position.
The front speakers are identical, and either can be used for the left or right speaker. If you connect 
the LEFT jack to the speaker, it becomes the left front speaker.
DConnect the speaker jack marked WOOFER to the subwoofer.
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), use the Setup Disc to 
check all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on using the Setup Disc, see page 34.
 Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
 Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
 When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.
 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.
 Do not connect the WOOFER jack either front speaker, or the LEFT or RIGHT jacks to the subwoofer.
 Place the speakers only on their bottom surfaces, with the SONY logo correctly oriented.
Note
LEFT (gray)
Label side face down.
Connect to the left 
front speaker.
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WOOFER (black) Label side face down.
Connect to the 
subwoofer.
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Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
 When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup
Note
Tip
COAXIAL
AM
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTANTENNAFM75
YPB/CBPR/CR
AM loop antenna (aerial)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
A
B
COAXIAL
AM
ANTENNAFM75
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) System
 
						

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First, perform the video connection, and then audio connection.
With your TV’s audio output connected to this system, you can listen to TV sound through the system 
speakers.
Connecting the video cords
Sends a played back DVD image to a TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B, C, or D connection. Picture quality improves in 
order from A to D.
Step 3: TV Hookup
COAXIAL
AM
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
S-VIDEOVIDEO
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L
R
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL DIGITAL IN
COAXAL DIGITAL IN OPTICAL
OPTICALCOAXIALVIDEO 1 / SAT 1 VIDEO 2 / SAT 2
TVCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUTANTENNA VIDEO 1 /
SAT 1 VIDEO 1 /   SAT 1
VIDEO 2 /   SAT 2
SPEAKER DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO 2 /
SAT 2MONITOR OUTFM75
YPB/CBPR/CR
OUTPUT(
TO TV)
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PB/CB
PR/CR
VIDEO
INS VIDEO
IN
INPUT(FROM VIDEO)EURO AV
TV with COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN jacks TVTV with S VIDEO IN jack
BCD
To COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT
To S VIDEO TV
A
To VIDEO To EURO AV 
T OUTPUT 
(TO TV)  To EURO AV 
t INPUT (FROM VIDEO)