User manual SONY DAV-C450

[. . . ] 4-240-154-13(1) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-C450 © 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] Refer to the language code list on page 82 to see which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. xWhen playing a VIDEO CD, or CD The default setting is underlined. · STEREO: The standard stereo sound · 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural) · 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural) xWhen playing a Super Audio CD In stop mode, depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of settings varies. · MULTI: The disc has multichannel playback area · 2CH: The disc has the 2 channel playback area. · CD: When you want to play the disc as a conventional CD. Note Not all discs give you the three choices above when in Super Audio CD playback. It all depends on the layer configuration of the Super Audio CD to be played. Sound Adjustments 5 8 10/0 6 9 DVD DISPLAY X/x ENTER 1 2 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. 4 Press ENTER. Press X/x to select (AUDIO), then press ENTER. The options for AUDIO appear. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH 1: ENGLISH 2: ENGLISH 3: FRENCH PLAY DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2. 1 L LS C LFE RS R To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. z You can select AUDIO directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes · For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound. · During DVD playback, the sound may change automatically. continued 47GB Displaying the audio information of the disc When you select "AUDIO, " the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5. 1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of recorded channels may differ. Current audio format* 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 1: ENGLISH PLAY DVD PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2. 1 L LS C LFE RS R The display examples are as follows: · PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit · Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND L C R S · Dolby Digital 5. 1ch When an LFE signal component is output, "LFE" is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, "LFE" is enclosed in a broken line. Current playing program format** * "PCM, " "MPEG, " "DTS, " or "DOLBY DIGITAL" is displayed. For "DOLBY DIGITAL, " the channels in the playing track are displayed numerically as follows: For Dolby Digital 5. 1 ch: Rear component 2 PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2. 1 L LS C LFE RS R DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1 Front component 2 + Center component 1 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) component 1 · DTS "LFE" is always enclosed in a solid line regardless of the LFE signal component being output. **The letters in the program format display mean the following sound component: L: Front (left) R : Front (right) C : Center LS : Rear (left) RS : Rear (right) S : Rear (monaural): The rear component of the Dolby Surround processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal. LFE : LFE (Low Frequency Effect) PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2. 1 L LS Notes · When the signal contains rear signal components such as LS, RS, or S, the surround effect is enhanced (page 49). · If you play MPEG AUDIO sound tracks, the system outputs PCM (stereo) signals. C LFE R RS 48GB Automatically decoding the input audio signal (AUTO FORMAT DECODING) Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to. 1 4 7 >10 2 5 8 10/0 3 6 9 SOUND FIELD 1 4 7 >10 2 5 8 10/0 3 6 9 SOUND FIELD Sound Adjustments Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "A. F. D. " appears on the front panel display. This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e. g. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc. ), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the front panel display. Sound field Normal Surround Cinema Studio EX A Cinema Studio EX B Cinema Studio EX C Virtual Multi Dimension Virtual Semi Multi Dimension Small Hall Large Hall Jazz Club Live House Game Headphone Theater Display N. SURROUND C. S. EX A C. S. EX B C. S. EX C V. MULTI D. SMALL HALL LARGE HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE HOUSE GAME HP. TEATER continued 49GB About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound. " In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director. Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying movie software encoded in multi channel format, such as Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until C. S. EX A (B or C) appears on the front panel display. xC. S. EX A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. [. . . ] cone type Rated impedance North American and Mexican models: 3 ohms Other models: 4 ohms Dimensions (approx. ) 111 × 116 × 111 mm (4 3/8 × 4 5/8 × 4 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) Mass (approx. ) 0. 62 kg (1 lb 6 oz) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx. ) Mass (approx. ) Bass reflex 200 mm (7 7/8 inches) dia. cone type 3 ohms 172. 5 × 355 × 355 mm (6 7/8 × 14 × 14 inches) (w/h/d) 5. 3 kg (11 lb 11 oz) Additional Information General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Australian and Asian models: 220 ­ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Middle Eastern, and Philippine models: 110 ­ 240 V/ 220 ­ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 120 W (120 V AC), 120 W (230 V AC) Dimensions (approx. ) 355 × 100 × 394 mm (14 × 4 × 15 5/8 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx. ) 5. 5 kg (12 lb 3 oz) Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Supplied accessories See page 17. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 81GB Language Code List For details, see pages 47, 55, 68. [. . . ]