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2-108-846-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-SR4W
©2004 Sony Corporation
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3 If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD WARNING Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about expose the unit to rain or moisture. 30 minutes before operating the unit. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To prevent fire, do not
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On adjusting volume Welcome! Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home section is suddenly played. Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it On cleaning for future reference. Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
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Table of Contents Welcome!................................................3 Viewing Disc Information.................... 48 Precautions..............................................3 Sound Adjustments About This Manual .................................6 This System Can Play the Following Changing the Sound ............................. 52 Discs .................................................6 Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 54 Terms for Discs......................................
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display........................79 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ........................................80 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display.........................80 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings ....................................82 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers.......................83 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System.......................................88 (SETUP) Additional Information Trou
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Format of Disc logo discs About This Manual CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) The instructions in this manual describe the (MP3 files) controls on the remote. You can also use the (JPEG files) controls on the system if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in Terms for Discs video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs Title Function
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Disc Region code DVD Title Your system has a region code printed on the structure back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled Chapter VIDEO Disc with the same region code. CD, Super Track Audio CD, ALL DVDs labeled will also play on this system. or CD If you try to play any other DVD, the message structure Index Disc [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will MP3 appear on the TV screen. Depending on the Album structure DVD, no region code indication may be given Track even t
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video * Manufactured under license from Dolby mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW Laboratories. In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. on this player due to the recording quality or physical ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the Systems, Inc. recording device and authoring softwa
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Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses. Total number of Currently playing title number (VIDEO titles or tracks CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number) recorded Total number of chapters or indexes recorded Currently playing Disc name or title name Playback status disc type (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.) Currently
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FILE (JPEG only) (page 39) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 51) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD only) (page 61) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super Selects the play mode. Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 43) REPEAT (page 44) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/ track/album, or contents of program repeatedly. CUSTOM PARENTAL Sets the disc to prohibit playing. CONTROL (page 63) Tips Each time you press DVD DISPLAY,
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Getting Started Inserting Batteries into Getting Started the Remote Unpacking You can control the system using the supplied Check that you have the following items: remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by Speakers (5) matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When Subwoofer (1) a) using the remote, point it at the remote sensor IR transmitter (1) a)b) on the system. IR receiver (1) b) IR receiver stand (1) AM loop antenna (aerial)
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 32. Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. (–) (–) (+)
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Getting Started IR receiver Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker cannot receive infrared ray because of the position. Connect to the surround speaker (L). For details, see “Using the IR receiver” (page 27). When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned. IR receiver Delta marks IR receiver stand Note When you connect the IR receiver to the surround speaker (L), the IR receiver is activated and the IR receiver of
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Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system Surround speaker (R) SPEAKER (gray) jack of the surround speaker (L) IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER VIDEO RL AUDIO IN FRONT R CENTER FRONT L DIR-T1 EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) SURROUND BACKRL
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Getting Started Note on placing speakers 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 Use caution when placing the subwoofer or tall speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Notes on placing IR t
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To connect the surround back speaker This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system. When you enjoy a DVD that is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its parameters (see “Settings for the Speakers” on page 83). SPEAKER VIDEO OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN RL AM FRONT R CENTER FRONT L FM 75 COAXIAL DIR-T1 EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) SURROUND SAT RL BACK AUDIO IN WOOFER WOOFER SAT Amplifier AUDIO IN Surround back
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Getting Started To change the speaker cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug. Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug. Notes Be careful not to damag
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About the wireless system This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 94). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach). When using the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) Top view Side view Infrared signal Infrared signal 10 10 10 10 IR transmitter IR transmitter Approx. 10m Approx. 10m IR receiver Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (L) When using the IR receiver Top view Side view Infra
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Getting Started Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the To the AM loop antenna (aerial) AM terminals FM wire antenna (aerial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) SPEAKER VIDEO OPTICAL DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN FRONT R CENTER FRONT L RL AM FM 75 COAXIAL DIR-T1 EURO AV OUTPUT(TO TV) SURROUND SAT BACKRL AUDIO IN WOOFER WOOFER SAT FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes To preve
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Tip 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. Outdoor FM antenna (aerial) AM FM 75 COAXIAL System GB 20
