Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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... not always supported on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you are like most Americans, you ! 2500 Wilson Boulevard Arlington...
... not always supported on this hidden hazard of the home with furniture and television sets. 5 Avoid placing any items on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands The Issue If you are like most Americans, you ! 2500 Wilson Boulevard Arlington...
Operating Instructions
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... connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub. • With some connected USB devices, there may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play to a depth of the connected USB device. • Always turn off the system before an operation is not in...
... connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub. • With some connected USB devices, there may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play to a depth of the connected USB device. • Always turn off the system before an operation is not in...
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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
Operating Instructions
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..., insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to 13/32 inch) For...
..., insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 1 Connect the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to 13/32 inch) For...
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Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the System Connecting the speakers 1 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the speaker Color tube (+) Connector (-) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals. 21US The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to #. Rear of the unit until...
Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the System Connecting the speakers 1 Insert the connectors of the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the speaker Color tube (+) Connector (-) Note • Do not catch the speaker cord insulation (rubber covering) in the speaker terminals. 21US The subwoofer speaker cord is fixed to #. Rear of the unit until...
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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. 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
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...Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to children and neighbors. • The environment of the room in front 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...press . The front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in which the system is installed may affect measurements. Be quiet during the measurement. You cannot turn the volume down. When the measurements ...
...Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to children and neighbors. • The environment of the room in front 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...press . The front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: Select this when you install the front and surround speakers in which the system is installed may affect measurements. Be quiet during the measurement. You cannot turn the volume down. When the measurements ...
Operating Instructions
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... X/x to the surround left and right channels. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the front and surround speakers by selecting one of the source. 44US Note • When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from Surround setting "A.F.D. ...SYSTEM MENU. Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by assigning the 2 channel sound to select the surround setting you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] 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 to the surround left and right channels. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the front and surround speakers by selecting one of the source. 44US Note • When TV program sound is monaural, sound is output only from Surround setting "A.F.D. ...SYSTEM MENU. Sound Effect Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy surround sound simply by assigning the 2 channel sound to select the surround setting you set [SPEAKER FORMATION] 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...mode decoding. - Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective. The system outputs the sound from all the speakers. - Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. STD" The system discriminates the sound format of the source. Sound from Surround..." "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. DIRECT STANDARD) Note • You cannot select the surround settings while the system ...
...mode decoding. - Depending on the input stream, the surround settings may not be effective. The system outputs the sound from all the speakers. - Multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels. STD" The system discriminates the sound format of the source. Sound from Surround..." "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. DIRECT STANDARD) Note • You cannot select the surround settings while the system ...
Operating Instructions
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... the System Audio Control function via the TV menu. • You can operate the volume and mute control of your TV's speakers is minimized automatically. Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system (System Audio Control) To use this function, connect the system and your TV (Language Follow) When you change...-screen display of the system via the TV remote when the system's video output is in [VOLUME LIMIT]. TV sound is output from the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the level that appear on the TV screen and the front panel display of the system may not match...
... the System Audio Control function via the TV menu. • You can operate the volume and mute control of your TV's speakers is minimized automatically. Enjoying TV sound from the speakers by this system (System Audio Control) To use this function, connect the system and your TV (Language Follow) When you change...-screen display of the system via the TV remote when the system's video output is in [VOLUME LIMIT]. TV sound is output from the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the level that appear on the TV screen and the front panel display of the system may not match...
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 RESOLUTION] in front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - the system is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in front of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . • [YES]: Continue with a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD]: ... resolution without a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD ]: The system outputs full size HD resolution with [AUTO CALIBRATION]. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to select a setting, then press . • [STANDARD]: Select this...
...[HDMI RESOLUTION] in front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - the system is effective only when you set [TV TYPE] in front of the speakers. 1 Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . • [YES]: Continue with a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD]: ... resolution without a black frame. [(1920 × 1080i) HD ]: The system outputs full size HD resolution with [AUTO CALIBRATION]. For better surround sound, Sony recommends that first you decide the position of the listening position. 2 Press C/c to select a setting, then press . • [STANDARD]: Select this...
Operating Instructions
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... down. 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 Dolby Digital. Press any button (e.g., N) to cancel the screen saver. [ON]: The...consideration to the display device (ghosting). Note • The environment of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the priority. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of channels priority when multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, ...
... down. 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 Dolby Digital. Press any button (e.g., N) to cancel the screen saver. [ON]: The...consideration to the display device (ghosting). Note • The environment of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to the priority. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of channels priority when multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, ...
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... to 7.0 meters* (0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can move the surround speakers up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position. [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set...North American models. 2)0.0 to +6.0 dB. x [TEST TONE] You can set the parameter from the listening position. Select the speakers you cannot place the center speaker at the same distance from the listening position. If you will use, set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for North American ...
... to 7.0 meters* (0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. Settings for the speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] You can adjust the sound level of the front speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer. You can move the surround speakers up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position. [L/R] 3.0 m/10 ft: Set...North American models. 2)0.0 to +6.0 dB. x [TEST TONE] You can set the parameter from the listening position. Select the speakers you cannot place the center speaker at the same distance from the listening position. If you will use, set [TEST TONE] to [ON] for North American ...
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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.
Operating Instructions
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...If the system is brought directly from a cold to a section with a mild detergent solution. On your TV's color • If the speakers should cause your TV screen to have any further. Projection televisions are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place ...the system on the system. However, touching the cabinet should persist, place the speakers further away from your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning • Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level...
...If the system is brought directly from a cold to a section with a mild detergent solution. On your TV's color • If the speakers should cause your TV screen to have any further. Projection televisions are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place ...the system on the system. However, touching the cabinet should persist, place the speakers further away from your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning • Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with very low level...
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...)] in another room. The remote does not function. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in [VIDEO SETUP] to [OFF]. • Even if your TV is too far. • The batteries in the remote...set to [ON] (page 55) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Connect your TV and the unit using the system, use this case, return the setting to turn on the system. 2 Press N, FUNCTION,...
...)] in another room. The remote does not function. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in [VIDEO SETUP] to [OFF]. • Even if your TV is too far. • The batteries in the remote...set to [ON] (page 55) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Connect your TV and the unit using the system, use this case, return the setting to turn on the system. 2 Press N, FUNCTION,...
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...sound loses stereo effect • Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 34). There is very low from a certain • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 60). level is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44). Sound Symptom ...away from the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/ COAXIAL jack. • The sampling frequency of the input stream is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). There is no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is connected directly to your TV via HDMI...
...sound loses stereo effect • Select stereo sound by pressing AUDIO (page 34). There is very low from a certain • Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 21, 60). level is no sound or the volume • Check the surround setting (page 44). Sound Symptom ...away from the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/ COAXIAL jack. • The sampling frequency of the input stream is not connected securely. • Check the speaker settings (page 60). There is no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is connected directly to your TV via HDMI...
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... the above items and fixing any problems, turn off the system, and check the following items after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • A problem has been detected with the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function. • Check the connected component's setting for the Control for...If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set to format the USB device. speaker cords short-circuited? - Use direct tuning. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to turn on the USB...
... the above items and fixing any problems, turn off the system, and check the following items after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • A problem has been detected with the [CONTROL FOR HDMI] function. • Check the connected component's setting for the Control for...If you change the HDMI connection, connect and disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), or have a power failure, set to format the USB device. speaker cords short-circuited? - Use direct tuning. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to turn on the USB...