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 appears.
9Press X/x to select the output method for video signals.
 [VIDEO]: outputs video signals.
 [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.
 If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV 
screen even if you select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied 
with your TV.
10Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations 
are complete.
Note
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
LINE: BACKGROUND:16:9
4:3 OUTPUT:FULL
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
SCREEN SETUP
SCREEN SAVER:
4:3 OUTPUT: BACKGROUND:
LINE:       VIDEO VIDEO
RGB TV TYPE:16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
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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 )
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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 will vary depending on the 
sound field selection (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE 
SURROUND). You can change the sound field setting for optimal 
front surround sound effect.
For details, see “Enjoying Front Surround Sound Using Sound 
Field” (page 38).
Notes about positioning the front speakers
For best results, observe the following:
– Place both front speakers the same distance apart as they are from 
the listening position (to form an equilateral triangle).
– The front speakers should be placed at least 0.6 m apart.
– The front speakers should be placed at ear level in the listening 
position.
– Place the front speakers forward of the TV. Make sure there are 
no reflecting obstacles in front of the speakers.
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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.
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Z
x
C/c 
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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 option starts.
4Listening carefully to how the option sounds to 
determine the optimal surround sound effect.
If a satisfactory surround sound effect cannot be achieved, 
adjust the speaker positions.
5Press x to stop the disc.
6Press Z on the system to eject the disc.
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one 
time
Press VOLUME +/− on the system, or press VOLUME +/− on the 
remote.
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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.
3Press "/1.
The system turns on.
Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select 
“DVD.”
4Press Z on the system.
5Load a disc.
Place one disc on the tray, and then press Z on the system.
When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the 
inner circle of the tray. Be careful that the disc 
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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 the next chapter, 
track, or scene> (except for JPEG)
Go back to the preceding 
chapter, track, or scene. (except for JPEG)
Mute the sound MUTING. To cancel muting, press it again 
or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.
Stop play and remove the  
discZ
Replay the previous scene*
1 (instant replay) during playback.
Briefly fast forward the 
current scene*
2 (instant advance) during playback.
Go to the next or previous 
album*
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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 the front panel display.
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want 
appears in the front panel display. The selected Sound Field 
indicator on the front panel lights up*.
You can also select the sound field by pressing
C/X/x/c.
* When you press SOUND FIELD and the selected field is AUTO, AUTO 
and the selected sound field indicator (FOCUS SURROUND, WIDE 
SURROUND, or 2CH STEREO) light up.
 
						

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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 
signals, etc.) except for DVD 
multi-channel signals.
 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.
 If the AC power cord (mains lead) 
is disconnected for a long period of 
time, the system may return to its 
default settings.
Note
Tip
Available sound fields
*  Using S-Force PRO Front Surround technology.
About S-Force PRO Front SurroundSony’s long-term involvement in surround technology (and the vast 
amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result) has led to the 
development of all-new processing method and advanced DSP to 
handle this task effectively, which we call S-Force PRO Front 
Surround. Compared with previous front surround technologies, 
S-Force PRO Front Surround reproduces a more convincing sense 
of distance and space, resulting in a true surround sound experience 
without the need for rear speakers.
Automatic sound field selection
xAUTO
This mode selects the sound field (Surround mode (FOCUS 
SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND) or 2CH STEREO) 
automatically, according to the type of audio signal being input. 
The default AUTO setting is FOCUS SURROUND.
To set the Surround mode setting (FOCUS SURROUND or WIDE 
SURROUND) in AUTO MODE, follow the steps below:
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press X/x to select [AUTO MODE], then press ENTER or c.
3Press X/x to select [FOCUS SURR] or [WIDE SURR], then 
press ENTER.
Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System
You can enjoy two types of front surround sound, FOCUS 
SURROUND or WIDE SURROUND, depending on the listening 
area.
xFOCUS SURROUND
You can enjoy surround sound in a more focused sound area.
Sound field Display
AUTO AUTO MODE
FOCUS SURROUND FOCUS SURR*
WIDE SURROUND WIDE SURR*
2CH STEREO 2CH STEREO
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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 with Front 
Surround Sound
You can enjoy TV or VCR sound with the front surround sound of 
this system.
For details, see “Step 3: TV Hookup” (page 20) and “Step 4: Other 
Component Hookup” (page 26).
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV,” “VIDEO1(2),” or 
“SAT1(2)” (depending on what you set in the AMP 
MENU, see page 75) appears in the front panel display.
2Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you 
want appears in the front panel display.
When you use a digital connection (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) 
and the selected sound field is AUTO, you can enjoy multi-
channel signals with the front surround sound (default setting 
is FOCUS SURROUND). Even when you use a digital 
connection and the selected sound field is AUTO (FOCUS 
SURROUND), if the system receives 2-channel signal, the 
system will still only output 2-channel sound.
When you use an analogue connection and the selected sound 
field is AUTO, the system outputs 2-channel stereo signals.
Top view
Front speaker (L)
TVSubwoofer
Front speaker (R)
FOCUS SURROUND area
WIDE SURROUND area