Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Tune Into Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Use the appropriate furniture that children can become excited while watching a program and ...
Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Tune Into Safety 1 One size does NOT fit all. Use the appropriate furniture that children can become excited while watching a program and ...
Operating Instructions
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... and the USB device through a USB hub. • With some connected USB devices, there may be played in the order in which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending on the file type. • Files recorded by this...
... and the USB device through a USB hub. • With some connected USB devices, there may be played in the order in which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending on the file type. • Files recorded by this...
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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
Operating Instructions
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... a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. 19US Note • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the ...
... a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. 19US Note • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands attached to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Installing the System How to position the ...
Operating Instructions
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... a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to 13/32 inch) For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 20US See the illustrations below. 4 mm (3/16 inch) 30 mm (1 3/16 inches)... or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to #. 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 (not supplied) that are suitable for accidents or damage caused by...
... a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to 13/32 inch) For the center speaker 145 mm (5 3/4 inches) For the other speakers 20US See the illustrations below. 4 mm (3/16 inch) 30 mm (1 3/16 inches)... or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to #. 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 (not supplied) that are suitable for accidents or damage caused by...
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...
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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 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. Getting Started Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system's speakers.
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 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. Getting Started Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system's speakers.
Operating Instructions
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...Give consideration to select [YES], then press . When the measurements differ considerably from the status 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 children and neighbors. • The ...environment of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press . To...
...Give consideration to select [YES], then press . When the measurements differ considerably from the status 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 children and neighbors. • The ...environment of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to select [YES], then press . To...
Operating Instructions
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... display. 3 Press X/x to select "SUR.SETTING," then press or c. See the table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you want, then press . MULTI" (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI) Effect • 2 channel source: The system outputs 2 ...] (page 57). Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select the surround setting you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to select "PRO LOGIC," then press . 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by assigning the 2...
... display. 3 Press X/x to select "SUR.SETTING," then press or c. See the table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you want, then press . MULTI" (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI) Effect • 2 channel source: The system outputs 2 ...] (page 57). Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select the surround setting you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] to select "PRO LOGIC," then press . 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by assigning the 2...
Operating Instructions
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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 MUSIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source:... The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective. Sound Effect 45US The system outputs the sound from all the...
..."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 MUSIC" performs Dolby Pro Logic II music mode decoding. • Multi-channel source:... The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective. Sound Effect 45US The system outputs the sound from all the...
Operating Instructions
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...Limiting the volume level of TV sound from the system's speakers (Volume Limit) When the System Audio Control function is activated and TV sound is output from the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the one before PAP ...the system via the TV remote. TV sound is output from the speakers by this system (System Audio Control) To use this function does not work . Enjoying TV sound from the... system speakers, and the volume of the system via the TV remote when the system's video output is...
...Limiting the volume level of TV sound from the system's speakers (Volume Limit) When the System Audio Control function is activated and TV sound is output from the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the one before PAP ...the system via the TV remote. TV sound is output from the speakers by this system (System Audio Control) To use this function does not work . Enjoying TV sound from the... system speakers, and the volume of the system via the TV remote when the system's video output is...
Operating Instructions
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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...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. 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 front of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to...
... HDMI signal will stop momentarily when: - Settings for the audio [AUDIO SETUP] x [SPEAKER FORMATION] Depending on the front panel. 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 front of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to...
Operating Instructions
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...affect measurements. x [BACKGROUND] You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the display device (ghosting). Note • The environment of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: ... The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in which contains the highest number of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following "Settings for [SUBWOOFER] is useful for Dolby Digital. When the measurements differ considerably from the status...
...affect measurements. x [BACKGROUND] You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the display device (ghosting). Note • The environment of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended. [MAX]: ... The [TRACK SELECTION] setting has higher priority than the [AUDIO] settings in which contains the highest number of the speaker installation, perform the speaker settings manually by following "Settings for [SUBWOOFER] is useful for Dolby Digital. When the measurements differ considerably from the status...
Operating Instructions
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...dB. x [CONNECTION] [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you will use, set the parameter from -6.0 dB to [STANDARD... test tone is not emitted from the listening position. For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance, you cannot place the center speaker at the same distance from your listening position, and then adjust the sound level for North American models...
...dB. x [CONNECTION] [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no center speaker is used. [SURROUND] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speakers are used. [SUBWOOFER] [YES] Note • When you will use, set the parameter from -6.0 dB to [STANDARD... test tone is not emitted from the listening position. For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance, you cannot place the center speaker at the same distance from your listening position, and then adjust the sound level for North American models...
Operating Instructions
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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. 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
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...use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is designed to your nearest Sony dealer. If you do , the speakers may block the ventilation slots. • Do not install the system near heat sources such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers... cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use any type of time. On your TV's color • If the speakers should persist, place the speakers further away from your TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn up in a place subject to this ...
...use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is designed to your nearest Sony dealer. If you do , the speakers may block the ventilation slots. • Do not install the system near heat sources such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers... cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use any type of time. On your TV's color • If the speakers should persist, place the speakers further away from your TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn up in a place subject to this ...
Operating Instructions
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Note that you can see the onscreen displays. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in the [Measurement Complete.] display. There is used for video output, change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack (page... interlace format (the default setting) (pages 28, 55). 64US The system does not work normally. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Note that you can see the onscreen displays. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in the [Measurement Complete.] display. There is used for video output, change the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT jack (page... interlace format (the default setting) (pages 28, 55). 64US The system does not work normally. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions
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...is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44). when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. speaker only. The sound of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). Additional Information Symptom Problems and solutions Picture noise appears. • If the ...settings (pages 21, 60). TV screen. Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is heard. • Move your TV set . level is fixed. speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the • Check the setting of files played from the audio components. • Clean the disc. The sound comes...
...is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44). when you play a VIDEO CD, a CD, or an audio file. speaker only. The sound of [TV TYPE] in [VIDEO SETUP] (page 55). Additional Information Symptom Problems and solutions Picture noise appears. • If the ...settings (pages 21, 60). TV screen. Sound Symptom Problems and solutions There is heard. • Move your TV set . level is fixed. speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the • Check the setting of files played from the audio components. • Clean the disc. The sound comes...
Operating Instructions
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...level of the system? - Use direct tuning. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to format the USB device. speaker cords short-circuited? - If the cause of the problem cannot be tuned in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set to [ON] (page 56). ... 47). Follow the procedure in with the System Audio Control system and TV while using the function. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 68US Problems and solutions • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing. Messages Symptom "PROTECTOR" and...
...level of the system? - Use direct tuning. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to format the USB device. speaker cords short-circuited? - If the cause of the problem cannot be tuned in [HDMI SETUP] to [OFF], then set to [ON] (page 56). ... 47). Follow the procedure in with the System Audio Control system and TV while using the function. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 68US Problems and solutions • The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing. Messages Symptom "PROTECTOR" and...