Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...can potentially push or pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of the home with your home. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you are like most Americans, you ! 2500 Wilson Boulevard... Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your family and friends. Sometimes televisions are not always supported on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The home theater entertainment experience is committed to advocate children's safety and ...
...can potentially push or pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on this hidden hazard of the home with your home. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you are like most Americans, you ! 2500 Wilson Boulevard... Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Many homes, in fact, have a television in your family and friends. Sometimes televisions are not always supported on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The home theater entertainment experience is committed to advocate children's safety and ...
Operating Instructions
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ADVANCED - BASIC - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 19 Getting Started - Turning off the Demonstration 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup (Advanced 24 Other Component Hookup 28 Basic Operations Playing Discs 30 Enjoying the Radio or...
ADVANCED - BASIC - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 19 Getting Started - Turning off the Demonstration 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup (Advanced 24 Other Component Hookup 28 Basic Operations Playing Discs 30 Enjoying the Radio or...
Operating Instructions
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...Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 64 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 67 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 69 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 71 Setting the Display or Sound... Language 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 73 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 75 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 76 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 79 Additional Information Precautions 80 Notes about the Discs 81 Troubleshooting 81 Self-diagnosis Function 85...
...Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 64 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 67 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 69 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 71 Setting the Display or Sound... Language 73 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 73 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 75 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 76 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 79 Additional Information Precautions 80 Notes about the Discs 81 Troubleshooting 81 Self-diagnosis Function 85...
Operating Instructions
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BASIC - Bottom of DAV-DX375 only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the base, then stand it on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to avoid damaging the floor. Getting Started - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of the base , Speaker cord 10US Post Base 2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the floor to the base. Tip • You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it up.
BASIC - Bottom of DAV-DX375 only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the base, then stand it on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to avoid damaging the floor. Getting Started - Step 1: Assembling the Speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers of the base , Speaker cord 10US Post Base 2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the floor to the base. Tip • You can use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it up.
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A B C D continued 11US BASIC - 3 Secure the pedestal to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it is hard to the post. Note • If it again. Getting Started - Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
A B C D continued 11US BASIC - 3 Secure the pedestal to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it is hard to the post. Note • If it again. Getting Started - Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
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Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. 1 2 Screws (2) (supplied) 12US Getting Started - Adjust the length of the speaker cord. BASIC - 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.
Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. 1 2 Screws (2) (supplied) 12US Getting Started - Adjust the length of the speaker cord. BASIC - 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal.
Operating Instructions
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...system to 4 on the following pages. BASIC - For other component connection, see page 24. For other TV connections, see page 28. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. To accept progressive signals, see page 26. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker... (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L ...
...system to 4 on the following pages. BASIC - For other component connection, see page 24. For other TV connections, see page 28. Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to the speakers and TV. To accept progressive signals, see page 26. DAV-DX355 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker... (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L ...
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DAV-DX375 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA R AUDIO IN L TV VCR R AUDIO IN L AM COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14US Getting Started - BASIC -
DAV-DX375 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA R AUDIO IN L TV VCR R AUDIO IN L AM COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14US Getting Started - BASIC -
Operating Instructions
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...To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may damage the system. Getting Started - If no sound ...is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is touching another speaker cord, such as the label of another speaker terminal. If the cords are connected correctly. B Audio cord (...
...To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may damage the system. Getting Started - If no sound ...is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is touching another speaker cord, such as the label of another speaker terminal. If the cords are connected correctly. B Audio cord (...
Operating Instructions
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Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the loop part from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field (page 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To ... the length of the antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly. 16US Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. BASIC - A B AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. Insert until this part. Cord (A) or cord...
Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the loop part from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field (page 34). 3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial) To ... the length of the antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly. 16US Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. BASIC - A B AM Insert the cords pushing down the terminal clamp. Insert until this part. Cord (A) or cord...
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... FM antenna (aerial) 4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as shown below. FM...
... FM antenna (aerial) 4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as shown below. FM...
Operating Instructions
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...Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the listening position. Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in ...cloth such as a cleaning cloth for a Room" (page 67) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 69). However, this system allows you change the positions of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as staining or discoloration may fall down. Very humid - ...
...Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the listening position. Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in ...cloth such as a cleaning cloth for a Room" (page 67) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 69). However, this system allows you change the positions of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as staining or discoloration may fall down. Very humid - ...
Operating Instructions
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...to be connected appears. Getting Started - You cannot operate steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 73) 8 Press . The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on your TV so that matches your TV type. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 YCBCR... OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 7 Press X/x to select the setting that the signal from the system appears on the TV. 2 Press [/1. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV to ...
...to be connected appears. Getting Started - You cannot operate steps after 8 with a wide-screen mode [16:9] (page 73) 8 Press . The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on your TV so that matches your TV type. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 HDMI RESOLUTION: 16:9 YCBCR... OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 7 Press X/x to select the setting that the signal from the system appears on the TV. 2 Press [/1. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV to ...
Operating Instructions
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... the front panel and press X/x to children and neighbor. • Avoid being in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. YES NO Auto Calibration starts. Be quiet during the measurement (which takes about... 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement. 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. YES NO Note • If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Set up the calibration mic at the ...
... the front panel and press X/x to children and neighbor. • Avoid being in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. YES NO Auto Calibration starts. Be quiet during the measurement (which takes about... 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement. 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. YES NO Note • If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Set up the calibration mic at the ...
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...etc. 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to the wall. Install the speakers on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to 13.../32 inch) 23US Getting Started - ADVANCED - As a plaster board wall is not responsible for the wall material and strength. Installing the Speakers on a Wall 1...
...etc. 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to the wall. Install the speakers on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to 13.../32 inch) 23US Getting Started - ADVANCED - As a plaster board wall is not responsible for the wall material and strength. Installing the Speakers on a Wall 1...
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The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. 24US D TV with HDMI* jack IN To HDMI* IN To HDMI* OUT To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (...CB PR/CR TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to ...
The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. 24US D TV with HDMI* jack IN To HDMI* IN To HDMI* OUT To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (DVD ONLY) OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (...CB PR/CR TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack * HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks The system is based on your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Connecting the video/HDMI* cords Sends a played back DVD image to ...
Operating Instructions
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... other components, connect directly to the appropriate jacks on the components. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other components to the TV or VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks using the speakers of this system. When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the... To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV or VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect the VCR or other component through the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. White (L/audio...
... other components, connect directly to the appropriate jacks on the components. Connecting the system and the other component Outputs the other components to the TV or VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks using the speakers of this system. When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the... To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other component to the TV or VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks of this system Connect the VCR or other component through the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. White (L/audio...
Operating Instructions
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...FIELD Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. When you want appears in this system. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the sound field you want lights up in the front panel...Super Audio CD is underlined. • AUTO: selects the mode automatically to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from all the speakers in the front panel display. Tip • When the movie or music mode is selected, "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" is displayed in the front panel display...
...FIELD Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. When you want appears in this system. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the sound field you want lights up in the front panel...Super Audio CD is underlined. • AUTO: selects the mode automatically to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from all the speakers in the front panel display. Tip • When the movie or music mode is selected, "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" is displayed in the front panel display...
Operating Instructions
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...STEREO HP 2CH Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take... Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to the subwoofer. STD A.F.D.
...STEREO HP 2CH Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take... Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to the subwoofer. STD A.F.D.
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...HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R....STEREO" appears in the front panel display. 35US This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two...
...HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R....STEREO" appears in the front panel display. 35US This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two...