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General| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | DAV-BC150 |
| Category | Home Theater System |
| Language | English |
General warnings to prevent fire or shock hazard and eye hazard from optical instruments.
Safety advice for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada regarding electric shock and modifications.
Precautions for placing the unit, avoiding confined spaces, and handling ventilation.
Instructions for matching plug blades to slots and general electrical safety.
Welcome note thanking the user for purchasing the system and advising to read the manual.
Precautions regarding power sources, system placement, operation, and volume adjustment.
Instructions for cleaning the system's exterior and discs, including what not to use.
Important notice about potential damage to the TV screen from still images.
Procedure to protect the system's inner mechanism when moving it.
Guide to help remedy common difficulties before requesting repairs.
Detailed specifications of the system's components and performance.
Definitions of terms and an index for quick reference.
Lists for DVD Setup, AMP Menu, and language codes.
Explains the manual's content, symbols used, and system controls.
Information on playable discs and definitions of disc-related terms like Title, Chapter, and Album.
Explanation of Playback Control (PBC) functions for VIDEO CDs.
Information on playing CDs with multiple sessions containing MP3 or JPEG files.
Details on how the system's region code affects DVD playback.
List of disc types that the system cannot play.
Checklist of items included in the system package.
Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote commander.
Guidance on connecting speaker cords and attaching foot pads to speakers.
Diagram and description of speaker terminal connections for the DAV-BC150 model.
Notes on placing speakers for the DAV-BC250 model, avoiding certain locations.
Precautions and examples to avoid short-circuiting speakers and ensure proper connection.
Instructions for connecting the supplied AM loop and FM wire antennas.
Instructions for connecting a TV and VCR/satellite receiver using video and audio cords.
Explanation of progressive signals and how to set the system for TVs that support it.
Connecting audio cords to output TV or VCR sound through system speakers.
Final step in connecting the system: plugging in the AC power cord.
Guidelines for positioning front, center, and surround speakers for best surround sound.
Advice on subwoofer placement to avoid color irregularity on CRT TVs.
Settings for speaker size, distance, and type.
Settings for speaker balance, levels, DRC, and test tone.
Settings for display dimmer and attenuation.
Detailed explanation of CENTER SP, SURR SP, F DIST, CEN DIST, SURR DIST settings.
Detailed explanation of T.TONE, F BALANCE, CEN LEVEL, SL LEVEL, SR LEVEL, SW LEVEL.
Step-by-step guide to using the test tone for speaker balance and level adjustment.
Instructions on how to load discs and start playback.
Explanation of the Resume Play function and its limitations.
How to use menus on a DVD to select titles, languages, etc.
How to enjoy interactive operations on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions.
Information on playing MP3 audio tracks from various disc formats.
How to select albums and tracks from an MP3 disc.
How to select albums and files from a JPEG disc.
Options for repeating titles, chapters, tracks, or entire discs.
How to fast forward, fast reverse, or play in slow motion.
How to search for specific content by name or number.
How to search for chapters on DVDs or indexes on VIDEO CDs.
How to search for a specific point on a DVD using time codes.
How to check playing time and remaining time of titles, chapters, or discs.
How to view current sound field, volume level, and frequency on the front panel display.
How to check various time information for DVDs, VIDEO CDs, CDs, and MP3s.
How to select different audio tracks or languages for DVDs, CDs, and MP3s.
Information on displayed audio formats like PCM, Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital, and DTS.
How the system automatically decodes audio signals like Dolby Digital and DTS.
Using only front speakers and subwoofer for stereo sound.
How to select various sound fields using the AUTO FORMAT DIRECT and MODE buttons.
How to activate sound effects like NIGHT MODE and DSGX for enhanced listening.
How to change viewing angles for scenes recorded with multi-angles on DVDs.
How to turn subtitles on/off or change subtitle language on DVDs.
How to set playback restrictions and passwords for DVDs.
Procedure to play a DVD after setting up parental control.
List of area codes used for DVD region restrictions.
How to use the system's remote to control TV functions like power, volume, and channels.
How to change the signal output type from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
How to register the TV's input source for one-button operation.
How to connect and operate VCRs or other units via VIDEO/SAT jacks.
Settings to prevent distortion when connecting components with high audio output levels.
How to preset FM and AM radio stations into the system's memory.
How to enter custom names for preset radio stations.
How to set the system to turn off automatically at a preset time.
How to set the brightness of the front panel display to two levels.
Procedure to reset system parameters, speaker settings, and preset stations to default.
How to access and use the Setup Display for various adjustments.
Selects the display language for the screen.
Selects the desired language for the DVD menu.
Selects the language of the sound track on DVDs.
Selects the language of the subtitle on DVDs.
Selects the aspect ratio for the connected TV (4:3 or wide).
Turns the screen saver on or off to prevent display damage.
Selects background color or picture for the TV screen.
Selects color system (PAL/NTSC/AUTO) for VIDEO CDs.
Sets password and playback limitation level for DVDs.
Prioritizes audio tracks based on channel count for DVDs.
Sets priority for MP3 or JPEG files on data CDs.
Troubleshooting steps for no power or flashing standby indicator.
Solutions for problems like no picture, picture noise, or aspect ratio issues.
Troubleshooting for no sound, unbalanced sound, or subwoofer issues.
Resolving issues with surround effects, center speaker, and low surround sound.
Troubleshooting for MP3 playback, incorrect titles, and JPEG file issues.
Resolving problems with disc starting, auto playback, and function restrictions.
Troubleshooting for system not working normally or disc eject/lock errors.
Addressing issues with message languages and changing sound/subtitle/angle features.
Detailed specifications for power output and total harmonic distortion.
Specifications for the amplifier sections of the BC150 and BC250 models.
Specifications for inputs, phones, DVD system laser, and signal formats.
Specifications for the FM and AM tuner sections, including tuning ranges and antennas.
Specifications for video and audio output signals.
Specifications for front, center, surround, and subwoofer speaker units.
Specifications for the subwoofer and general system details like power requirements.
Definitions for audio technologies like Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, and DTS.
Definitions for disc types such as DVD and Video CD.
Definitions for terms related to disc content organization.
Explanation of Film based vs. Video based software, Interlace, Multilingual, Parental Control, PBC, Progressive formats.
Explanation of how region codes protect copyrights and affect playback.
Details on Video CDs, including versions 1.1 and 2.0 and their capabilities.
Diagram and numbering of front panel controls and indicators.
Information shown on the front panel display during DVD playback.
Information shown during CD, MP3, or VIDEO CD playback.
Information shown during radio listening and JPEG playback.
Diagram identifying rear panel jacks for speakers, audio/video input/output, and antennas.
A list of remote control buttons and their corresponding functions and page references.
A list of language codes conforming to the ISO 639 standard.
Overview of settings available in the DVD Setup menu, including Language, Screen, and Custom setups.
Guide to settings available in the AMP MENU, covering SP SETUP, LEVEL, and CUSTOMIZE.
Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers for quick reference.
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