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Sony DAV-EA20 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-250-175-11(1)
Compact AV
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Operating Instructions
DAV-EA20
©2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-250-175-11(1) Compact AV System Operating Instructions DAV-EA20 ©2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    30 minutes before operating the unit. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Sony Compact AV System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome!...2 Precautions... 3 About this Manual... 6 This System Can Play the Following Discs ... 6 Terms for discs... 6 Notes about Discs ... 8 Guide to the Control Menu Display...9 Getting Started Unpacking ... 11 Inserting Batteries into the Remote... 11 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup...
  • Page 5 Additional Information Troubleshooting ... 63 Specifications ... 65 Glossary ...66 Index to Parts and Controls...69 Language Code List ...73 DVD Setup Menu List ... 74 Index ... 75 Quick reference for Remote Commander ...Back cover...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the 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.

  • Page 7: Region Code

    Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type. Disc type You can VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving without PBC pictures) as well as music.

  • Page 8: Notes About Discs

    Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

  • Page 9: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    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. Currently playing title number (Video CD/CD: track number) Disc name or...
  • Page 10 DATE (JPEG only) (page 38) ANGLE (DVD only) (page 44) PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/CD/ MP3/JPEG only) (page 30) REPEAT (page 30) CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL (page 46) Tips • Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display Control Menu display off The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop aerial (1) • FM wire aerial (1) • Video cord (1) • Speaker cords (5m 4, 15m • Remote Commander (remote) (1) •...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

    Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours 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 20.
  • Page 13 Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect Front speaker Surround speaker Center speaker Subwoofer Front speaker (R) colour label VIDEO/SAT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VI D EO Surround speaker (R) Note on placing speakers Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or...
  • Page 14 Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SPEAKER jack. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Aerial Hookups

    Step 2: Aerial Hookups Connect the supplied AM/FM aerials for listening to the radio. Terminals for connecting the aerials Connect the AM loop aerial FM wire aerial AM loop aerial VIDEO/SAT VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VI D E O Notes...
  • Page 16 If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM aerial as shown below. System Outdoor FM aerial Earth wire (not supplied) COAXIAL To earth...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Tv And Video Component Hookups

    Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups Required cords Video cord for connecting a TV Audio/video cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components. Terminals for connecting video components Connect the To the MONITOR OUT jacks...
  • Page 18 VIDEO/SAT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VID EO When you connect to a TV equipped with a SCART jack Use the EURO AV adapter (supplied) to connect to the SCART (EURO AV) input jack on the TV. VIDEO/SAT VIDEO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 19 Connecting the Mains Leads Before connecting the mains leads of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 12).

  • Page 20: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 metres closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 metres closer (C) to the listening position.

  • Page 21: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operation details supplied with your disc. Adjust STANDBY indicator the volume "/1 Disc tray > 10 10/0 Turn on your TV. Switch the input selector on the TV to this system.

  • Page 22: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc

    Additional operations > 10 VOL +/– ./> Stop Pause* Resume play from pause Go to the next chapter, track, scene, or file in continuous play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track, scene, or file in continuous play mode Mute the sound * You cannot pause during JPEG playback.

  • Page 23: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using DVD TOP MENU/ALBUM–.

  • Page 24: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, the menu does not appear in Step 1. • Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. In this case, press •...

  • Page 25: Selecting An Album And Track

    Selecting an album and track > 10 10/0 DVD TOP MENU/ ALBUM– DISPLAY ENTER Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu and name of the MP3 data disc appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER or c. The list of albums contained in the disc appears.

  • Page 26: Playing Jpeg Image Files

    Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
  • Page 27 Notes • Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”. • Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 (The maximum number of JPEG image files that can be contained on an album is 250.) When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an album using the DVD MENU/ALBUM+ or DVD TOP...

  • Page 28: Creating Your Own Program

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the tracks on the disc to create your own program. You can program up to 25 steps. PLAY MODE REPEAT/...

  • Page 29: Playing In Random Order

    Press H to start Program Play. Program Play begins. When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H. Other Operations Do this Return to normal Press CLEAR during playback. play Turn off the In stop mode, press PLAY MODE Program Menu to turn off the Program Menu.

  • Page 30: (Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly

    Setting the shuffle mode in the Control Menu You can select either normal shuffle or album shuffle (MP3 only). > 10 DISPLAY ENTER Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select MODE), then press ENTER or c. HOME TOWN 8 ALBUM CONTINUE...

  • Page 31: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    x When playing a DVD • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the titles. • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3, and when Program Play is set to OFF •...

  • Page 32: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track

    To change the scan speed (DVD/ VIDEO CD only) Each time you press m or M during scan, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction FF1M t FF2M Opposite direction FR1m t FR2m The FF2M/FR2m playback speed is faster than FF1M/FR1m.
  • Page 33 x When playing a DVD (TITLE) x When playing a VIDEO CD (TRACK) x When playing a CD (TRACK) x When playing an MP3 (ALBUM) or (TRACK) x When displaying a JPEG file (ALBUM) or Example: when you select (TRACK) The list of tracks contained in the disc appears.

  • Page 34: Viewing Disc Information

    Press ENTER. The system starts playback from the selected number. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To search for a particular point using the time code (TIME SEARCH) Example: If you search for the playing time of the current title on a DVD In Step 2, select “T **:**:**”...

  • Page 35: When Playing A Dvd

    When playing a DVD Playing time and number of the current title CD MP3 TITLE TRK ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG STEREO Remaining time of the current title CD MP3 TITLE TRK ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG STEREO Playing time and number of the current chapter...
  • Page 36 When playing an MP3 Playing time and current track number CD MP3 TITLE ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG STEREO Remaining time of the current track CD MP3 TITLE ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG STEREO Track (file) name c) CD MP3 TITLE ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG...

  • Page 37: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time or remaining time of the disc. You can also check the DVD/CD text and MP3 folder name/file name/ID3 tag (only song title) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 38 Checking the date information (JPEG only) You can check the date information during playback when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. DISPLAY Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. MOUNTAIN FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 01 / 01 / 2003 Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format”...

  • Page 39: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.

  • Page 40: Dvd Only

    Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) 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.

  • Page 41: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theatres into your home. Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A. F. D. AUTO AUTO AUTO FORMAT DIRECT DOLBY PL...
  • Page 42 Selecting other sound fields > 10 10/0 Press SOUND FIELD +/– on the remote repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from two-channel sources.

  • Page 43: Using The Sound Effect

    Using the Sound Effect This system provides you with 2 types of sound effect, simply by pressing a button. Choose the sound to suit your needs. > 10 10/0 Press NIGHT MODE or DDSG on the remote. The sound effect is activated x NIGHT MODE In this mode, you can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theatre, even...

  • Page 44: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD, you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted.

  • Page 45: Displaying Subtitles

    Displaying Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on a disc, you can turn the subtitles on or off while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 46: Locking Discs

    Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for a disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. • Parental Control Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the viewer.

  • Page 47: Parental Control

    Enter your 4-digit password by using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears, and the screen returns to the Control Menu display. If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
  • Page 48 Number buttons > 10 SETUP In stop mode, press DVD SETUP. The Setup Display appears. Press X/x to select “CUSTOM SETUP,” then press ENTER. “CUSTOM SETUP” is displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUDIO DRC: DATA CD PRIORITY: JPEG DATE: Press X/x to select “PARENTAL CONTROL t,”...
  • Page 49 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press ENTER. The selection items for “LEVEL” are displayed. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Select the level you want using X/x, then press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is complete. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD:...

  • Page 50: Area Code

    Area Code Standard Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark Finland France Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Kingdom Code number 2044 2047...

  • Page 51: Other Operations

    Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote You can control your TV (Sony only) with the supplied remote. Controlling TVs with the remote TV/VIDEO Number buttons > 10 10/0 VOL +/– TV/CH –/+ You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 52: Using The Video Or Other Unit

    Using the Video or Other Unit You can use VCRs or other units connected to the VIDEO jacks. Refer to the operation manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. MENU > 10 10/0 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until VIDEO appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 53: Listening To The Radio

    Press ENTER. A preset number appears in the front panel display. PGM JPEG VCD MP3 TITLE TRK ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG ALBM AUTO SHUF MONO REP1 TUNED STEREO Press PRESET +/– to select the preset number you want. PGM JPEG VCD MP3 TITLE TRK ALBM CHAP MULTI PBC NTSC NIGHT DDSG ALBM...

  • Page 54: Naming Preset Stations

    Tips • If an FM program is noisy, press REPEAT/FM MODE on the remote so that “MONO” appears in the front panel display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. •...

  • Page 55: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    If you make a mistake Press C or c repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press X/x to select the desired character. Capital letters, numbers, and 9 symbols (’ + – / < > _ , blank space) can be input for a radio station name.

  • Page 56: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements. SLEEP Press SLEEP. Each time you press this button, the minutes display (the remaining time) changes as follows: AUTO t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN SLEEP OFF T 10MIN ...

  • Page 57: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set the subtitle language and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see page 58- 62.

  • Page 58: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. * When you select “RESET” following items are returned to the default settings. • Setup Menu (except for the PARENTAL CONTROL) (page 74) After you select “RESET”...

  • Page 59: Settings For The Display

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 57). The default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER:...

  • Page 60: (Screen Setup) Custom Settings

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 57). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL TRACK SELECTION AUDIO DRC: DATA CD PRIORITY:...

  • Page 61: Settings For The Speakers

    Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP) To obtain the best possible surround sound, set for the type of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the balance of the speakers to the same level.

  • Page 62: Test Tone

    x LEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. CENTER Adjusts the level of the center 0 dB speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).

  • Page 63: Additional Information

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on.
  • Page 64 No sound is heard from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is on (page 41). No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. •...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The system does not work normally. • If the system’s operation becomes effected, press "/1 on the system to turn off the power, then turn...

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range Aerial Aerial terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Aerial Intermediate frequency Video section Inputs Outputs Speakers Front/Center/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Subwoofer Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.)
  • Page 67 more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1- channel surround.
  • Page 68 VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.

  • Page 69: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A "/1 (power) (21) B STANDBY indicator (21) (remote sensor) (11) D Disc tray (21) E Front panel display (70) F VOLUME control (21, 62) G FUNCTION (21, 52, 53, 54) H PHONES jack (21) I ./>, PREV/NEXT, PRESET –/+...

  • Page 70: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD Current mode PGM JPEG VCD MP3 ALBM AUTO SHUF MONO REP1 TUNED STEREO Playing status When playing back a CD, VIDEO CD, or MP3 Current mode JPEG VCD MP3 ALBM AUTO SHUF MONO REP1 TUNED STEREO...

  • Page 71: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel VIDEO/SAT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) VIDEO AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT COAXIAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN V I D E O A AM terminals (15) B VIDEO (ANALOGUE OUT) jacks (17) C VIDEO/SAT (ANALOGUE IN) jacks (17) D TV jacks (17) FRONT R FRONT L CENTER...
  • Page 72 Remote > 10 Note This remote control glows in the dark. However, before glowing, the remote must be exposed to light for a while. A TV [/1 (on/standby) (51) B SLEEP (56) C TV/VIDEO (51) D PLAY MODE (28, 29) E MENU (52, 54) F REPEAT/FM MODE (28, 30, 53) G CLEAR (28, 29, 30, 32)

  • Page 73: Language Code List

    Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066...

  • Page 74: Dvd Setup Menu List

    DVD Setup Menu List You can set the following items with the DVD Setup menu. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE SETUP (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) DVD MENU (Select the language you want to use from the...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 59 4:3 LETTER BOX 59 4:3 PAN SCAN 59 Aerial Hookups 15 ALBUM 25, 32 Album 6, 66 ANGLE 44 AUDIO 39, 58 AUDIO DRC 60 BACKGROUND 59 BALANCE 62 Batteries 11 CHAPTER 33 Chapter 6, 66 Continuous play CD/VIDEO CD/DVD/MP3 21 Control Menu 9...

  • Page 76: Quick Reference For Remote Commander

    Note The remote control of the unit employs command signals in common with other Sony DVD products. Thus, depending on the button, other Sony DVD products may respond. Shaded parts buttons are affected by the COMMAND MODE switch. Descriptions in italic refer to the TV setting of the switch.

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