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Sony DAV-S880 User Manual

Sony DAV-S880
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DAV-S880 4-241-069-11(1)
4-241-069-11(1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation
DAV-S880
Compact AV
System
Operating Instructions

Table of Contents

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Sony DAV-S880 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelDAV-S880
CategoryHome Theater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARNING

Welcome!

Precautions

Safety and Handling Guidelines

General safety, placement, operation, and carrying instructions.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips

Cleaning, disc care, and TV color interference advice.

About this Manual

Disc Terminology and Compatibility

Definitions of disc terms and supported formats.

Disc Playback Notes

PBC, Region Code, and Unsupported Discs

VIDEO CD playback, region rules, and incompatible discs.

Disc Handling and Care

Handling and Cleaning Discs

Proper care and cleaning procedures for discs.

Component Identification

Front Panel Overview

Identification of front panel controls.

Front Panel Display Information

Rear Panel Connections

Remote Control Overview

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Control Menu Explanation

Details on the on-screen control menu.

Getting Started

Initial Setup

Quick overview and unpacking.

Remote and Speaker Setup

Remote Battery Installation

Installing batteries in the remote.

Speaker System Hookup

Connecting the speaker system.

Speaker Connection Details

Speaker Terminals and Placement

Connecting speakers and placement advice.

Speaker Wiring Precautions

Antenna Hookups

Antenna Connection Points

Connecting AM and FM antennas.

Improving FM Reception

TV and Video Component Hookups

Cables, Jacks, and Receiver Connections

Necessary cables, jacks, and digital receiver setup.

System Connection and Setup

AC Power Connection

Connecting the main power cord.

Region-Specific TV Setup

TV setup for Asian/Australian models.

Speaker Setup and Configuration

Speaker Setup Guide and Magnetic Shielding

Configuring speakers and subwoofer shielding.

Specifying Speaker Parameters

Speaker Distance and Rear Placement

Speaker Distance Settings

Setting speaker distances.

Rear Speaker Position and Height

Options for rear speaker position and height.

Speaker Balance and Level Adjustment

Height Diagram and Balance

Visual guide and sound balance adjustment.

Speaker Level Adjustment

Fine-tuning individual speaker volume levels.

Audio and System Settings

Speaker Level and Volume Adjustment

Adjusting speaker volume and levels.

Other AMP Menu Settings

Display brightness and system reset.

2CH Mode Selection

Selecting 2-channel audio modes.

Presetting Radio Stations

Playing Discs

Playback Features and Operations

Power Saving and Standby Mode

Managing power states.

Resume Playback Function

Continuing playback from a stopped point.

Using the DVD's Menu

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

Shuffle Playback Modes

Random Track Playback

Playing tracks in a random sequence.

Control Menu Shuffle Settings

Selecting shuffle options via menu.

Repeat Playback Options

Disc Navigation

Searching for Scenes and Playback Points

Locating specific playback points using scan/slow-motion.

Content Search Functions

Advanced Search Methods

Chapter/Index and Time Code Search

Navigating by chapter, index, or time.

Viewing Disc Information

Front Panel Display Information

Checking disc status on the front panel.

Checking Playing Time and Remaining Time

Sound Adjustments

Changing Audio Settings

Selecting audio language or channel.

Displaying Audio Information

Audio Decoding and Surround Sound

Auto Decoding and Surround Sound Enjoyment

Automatic audio format detection and sound field presets.

Movie Sound Enhancements

Cinema Studio EX for Movies

Applying studio sound characteristics.

Selecting Sound Fields

Choosing from various sound fields.

Sound Field Mode Descriptions

Stereo and Level Adjustments

Front Speaker Stereo Mode

Stereo playback configuration.

Adjusting Speaker Level Parameters

Fine-tuning individual speaker volume levels.

Enjoying Movies

Changing Camera Angles

Selecting different DVD camera angles.

Displaying Subtitles

Using Various Additional Functions

Disc Locking (Parental Control)

Setting playback restrictions on discs.

Parental Control Usage

Playing Locked Discs and Setting Levels

Accessing locked discs and configuring limitations.

Custom Settings Configuration

Parental Control Playback

Area Code Settings

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Remote

Using the remote for TV control.

TV and Video Operations

TV Control and Remote Modes

Basic TV control and remote mode switching.

Operating External Video Devices

Connecting and operating external video devices.

Listening to the Radio

Radio Features

Radio Data System (RDS) and Naming Presets

Displaying RDS info and naming radio presets.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

Accessing system settings.

Language Setup

Display Settings (SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP)

Speaker Setup (SPEAKER SETUP)

Speaker Configuration Details

Distance and Rear Speaker Settings

Setting speaker distances and rear placement.

Speaker Balance and Level

Sound Balance Adjustment

Adjusting left/right speaker balance.

Speaker Level Adjustment

Fine-tuning individual speaker volume levels.

Troubleshooting

Common Operational Issues

Problems with remote, disc, MP3 playback, and start issues.

System and Disc Handling Issues

System malfunctions, display problems, and disc errors.

Self-diagnosis and Glossary

Self-diagnosis Function

Interpreting system error codes.

Glossary of Terms

Definitions of technical terms.

Specifications

Language Code List

DVD Setup Menu List

Index

Quick reference for Remote Commander

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