Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... of the International CES® and is a Sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance Sometimes televisions are not always supported on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on...
... of the International CES® and is a Sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance Sometimes televisions are not always supported on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger televisions are popular purchases and are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on...
Operating Instructions
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... to start playback: - The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play to a depth of 8 folders only. • The system may not be able to play an audio file, JPEG image...
... to start playback: - The system will attempt to play any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play to a depth of 8 folders only. • The system may not be able to play an audio file, JPEG image...
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Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 • DAV-DZ175 • Speaker cords (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • HDMI cable (1) (DAV-DZ171 only) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) 10US
Package Contents Main unit Speaker packages • DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 • DAV-DZ175 • Speaker cords (1 set) (red/white/green/gray/blue) • Foot pads (1 set) Accessories • Remote commander (remote) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or • HDMI cable (1) (DAV-DZ171 only) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Calibration mic (1) • Video cord (1) • Operating Instructions • Quick Setup Guide • Easy Setup Disc (DVD) 10US
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A B F C G A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit D E To attach the foot pads to the illustration below. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to... the system by referring to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. Note • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. 19US
A B F C G A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L (left)) E Surround speaker (R (right)) F Subwoofer G Unit D E To attach the foot pads to the illustration below. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to... the system by referring to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. Note • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. 19US
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... is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Getting Started When installing the speakers on the back of each speaker. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround left speaker (L): Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray 2 Prepare screws...installation, natural calamity, etc. 1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to 13/32 inch) For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 20US As a plaster board wall is not ...
... is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Getting Started When installing the speakers on the back of each speaker. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Center speaker: Green Surround left speaker (L): Blue Surround right speaker (R): Gray 2 Prepare screws...installation, natural calamity, etc. 1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to 13/32 inch) For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 20US As a plaster board wall is not ...
Operating Instructions
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... R FRONSTPLEAKSEURBWSOOFER CENTER Red (Front right speaker (R)) Gray (Surround right speaker (R)) Blue (Surround left speaker (L)) Green (Center speaker) Purple (Subwoofer) White (Front left speaker (L)) 2 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to the subwoofer. Rear of the unit until they click. The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to #. Getting...
... R FRONSTPLEAKSEURBWSOOFER CENTER Red (Front right speaker (R)) Gray (Surround right speaker (R)) Blue (Surround left speaker (L)) Green (Center speaker) Purple (Subwoofer) White (Front left speaker (L)) 2 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to the subwoofer. Rear of the unit until they click. The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to #. Getting...
Operating Instructions
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Connecting the antenna (aerial) ANTENNA COAXFIAML 75 or FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible. 24US Getting Started Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system's speakers. Connected component Portable audio source (not supplied) USB device (not supplied) Required cord for connection A Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) B USB connector (not supplied) B A To a portable audio source.
Connecting the antenna (aerial) ANTENNA COAXFIAML 75 or FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) Note • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), extend and keep it as horizontal as possible. 24US Getting Started Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system's speakers. Connected component Portable audio source (not supplied) USB device (not supplied) Required cord for connection A Stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied) B USB connector (not supplied) B A To a portable audio source.
Operating Instructions
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... C/c to select [YES], then press . Give consideration to children and neighbors. • The environment of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following "Settings for the speakers" (page 60). 11 Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel... . When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the room in front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. The front of the listening position. 9 Connect the calibration mic ...
... C/c to select [YES], then press . Give consideration to children and neighbors. • The environment of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following "Settings for the speakers" (page 60). 11 Unplug the calibration mic, press C/c to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel... . When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the room in front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. The front of the listening position. 9 Connect the calibration mic ...
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...LOGIC," then press . 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Note • When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker. About speaker output The table below for surround setting descriptions. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by ...assigning the 2 channel sound to [STANDARD] (page 57). See the table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to select "SUR.SETTING," then press or c. Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x...
...LOGIC," then press . 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Note • When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from the center speaker. About speaker output The table below for surround setting descriptions. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by ...assigning the 2 channel sound to [STANDARD] (page 57). See the table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to select "SUR.SETTING," then press or c. Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x...
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..."PLII MUSIC" "2CH STEREO" Effect • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. "PLII MOVIE" performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. - "A.F.D. "PRO LOGIC" ... - "PLII MUSIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source and (AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded/encoded. Depending on the input stream...
..."PLII MUSIC" "2CH STEREO" Effect • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of channels. "PLII MOVIE" performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. - "A.F.D. "PRO LOGIC" ... - "PLII MUSIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source and (AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded/encoded. Depending on the input stream...
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.... Press THEATER. When your TV exits PAP mode, the output method of the system via the TV remote. Note • While your TV's speakers is set in sync with the Theater Mode, you can operate the volume and mute control of your TV's function is minimized automatically. Using the...enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies, and the System Audio Control function is also changed. Enjoying TV sound from the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the level that appear on the TV screen. Press [/1 to the operating instructions of the system may not...
.... Press THEATER. When your TV exits PAP mode, the output method of the system via the TV remote. Note • While your TV's speakers is set in sync with the Theater Mode, you can operate the volume and mute control of your TV's function is minimized automatically. Using the...enjoy optimal image and sound quality suited for movies, and the System Audio Control function is also changed. Enjoying TV sound from the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the level that appear on the TV screen. Press [/1 to the operating instructions of the system may not...
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...; [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54) • [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55) • [HDMI SETUP] (page 56) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 57) • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 58) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 60) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16...
...; [LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 54) • [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55) • [HDMI SETUP] (page 56) • [AUDIO SETUP] (page 57) • [SYSTEM SETUP] (page 58) • [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 60) Example: [VIDEO SETUP] Selected item VIDEO SETUP TV TYPE: PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT): 4:3 OUTPUT: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): PAUSE MODE: 16...
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...and you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON]. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select a setting, then press . • [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all the speakers in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI ..."USB," the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you install the front and surround speakers in front of [AUTO CALIBRATION] below. • [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Note • [JPEG RESOLUTION] is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD. - C. x [AUDIO...
...and you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON]. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select a setting, then press . • [STANDARD]: Select this when you install all the speakers in [HDMI SETUP] to [1920 × 1080i]. • The HDMI ..."USB," the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack even if you install the front and surround speakers in front of [AUTO CALIBRATION] below. • [NO]: Exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Note • [JPEG RESOLUTION] is loading or unloading a DATA CD or DATA DVD. - C. x [AUDIO...
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... setting when you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to select [YES], then press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for watching movies at ...] is installed may not work.) Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SCREEN SAVER] You can compress the dynamic range of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following "Settings for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the...
... setting when you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION]. Give consideration to children and neighbors. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to select [YES], then press . [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Note • [AUDIO DRC] works only for watching movies at ...] is installed may not work.) Other Settings [SYSTEM SETUP] x [SCREEN SAVER] You can compress the dynamic range of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following "Settings for about 15 minutes. [OFF]: Off. The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the...
Operating Instructions
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...sound level by using the [TEST TONE] function. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can adjust the sound level of the speakers by using the [TEST TONE] function. [OFF]: The test tone is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [...NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters* (0 to 23 ft). Be sure to set the parameters from ...
...sound level by using the [TEST TONE] function. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can adjust the sound level of the speakers by using the [TEST TONE] function. [OFF]: The test tone is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [...NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters* (0 to 23 ft). Be sure to set the parameters from ...
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Adjust the sound level as follows. 1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. 2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level, then press . 3 Repeat Step 2. 4 Press C/X/x/c to set [TEST TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the speaker level. 61US Settings [ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting the level.
Adjust the sound level as follows. 1 Set the [TEST TONE] to [ON]. 2 Press C/X/x/c repeatedly to select the desired speaker and the level, then press . 3 Repeat Step 2. 4 Press C/X/x/c to set [TEST TONE] to [OFF] after adjusting the speaker level. 61US Settings [ON]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting the level.
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... the wall outlet (mains). 62US Additional Information Precautions On power sources • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do , the speakers may not operate properly. In this may condense on after 15 to 30 minutes. Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet... persist, place the speakers further away from your TV for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • If anything on your nearest Sony dealer. If color irregularity should cause your TV screen to your television screen. If you do not intend to use it out by the ...
... the wall outlet (mains). 62US Additional Information Precautions On power sources • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do , the speakers may not operate properly. In this may condense on after 15 to 30 minutes. Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet... persist, place the speakers further away from your TV for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • If anything on your nearest Sony dealer. If color irregularity should cause your TV screen to your television screen. If you do not intend to use it out by the ...
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...bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant ("HDMI" on . "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in the remote are weak. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch... your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your TV's input back to HDMI. Problems and...
...bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant ("HDMI" on . "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in the remote are weak. • Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the HDMI OUT jack, and switch... your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your TV's input back to HDMI. Problems and...
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...8226; Make sure that no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following procedure. 1 Turn the system off and on the ...irregularity persists, turn it on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again. There is heard. • Move your TV's speakers. An image is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44). Additional Information Symptom Problems and solutions Picture noise ...
...8226; Make sure that no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). When color irregularity occurs on the TV screen, check the following procedure. 1 Turn the system off and on the ...irregularity persists, turn it on again. 3 Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cable again. There is heard. • Move your TV's speakers. An image is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44). Additional Information Symptom Problems and solutions Picture noise ...
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...operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. Are the + and - If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. • Check if the USB device is poor. Tuner Symptom Radio stations cannot be found even after "STANDBY" disappears. ...8226; Check the connected component's setting for the Control for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 47). After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 68US speaker cords short-circuited? - FM reception is write-protected. "OVERLOAD," "REMOVE USB," then "PUSH POWER" appear. Problems and solutions •...
...operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. Are the + and - If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. • Check if the USB device is poor. Tuner Symptom Radio stations cannot be found even after "STANDBY" disappears. ...8226; Check the connected component's setting for the Control for "BRAVIA" Sync" (page 47). After checking the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 68US speaker cords short-circuited? - FM reception is write-protected. "OVERLOAD," "REMOVE USB," then "PUSH POWER" appear. Problems and solutions •...