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...the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound in another room. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly ...The instructions in feet (ft) for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the point of cable entry as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may be ...
...the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the system: • Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. • S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound in another room. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly ...The instructions in feet (ft) for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the point of cable entry as those on the remote. • The Control Menu items may be ...
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions.......... 3 About the S-AIR function 3 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the Speakers........... 11 Step 2: Connecting the System 17 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 25 Basic Operations Playing a Disc 29 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 32 Enjoying Sound from all Speakers ....... 34 ... 55 Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 56 Listening to the Radio 57 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 59 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 62 Using an...
Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions.......... 3 About the S-AIR function 3 Playable Discs 6 Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the Speakers........... 11 Step 2: Connecting the System 17 Step 3: Performing the Quick Setup ..... 25 Basic Operations Playing a Disc 29 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 32 Enjoying Sound from all Speakers ....... 34 ... 55 Tuner Functions Presetting Radio Stations 56 Listening to the Radio 57 Control for HDMI/External Audio Device Using the Control for HDMI Function for "BRAVIA" Sync 59 Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter 62 Using an...
Operating Instructions
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...other intellectual property rights. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. All Rights Reserved. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by Macrovision. "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 9US Dolby, Pro Logic..., and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. "BRAVIA" is a trademark...
...other intellectual property rights. This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. All Rights Reserved. Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by Macrovision. "S-AIR" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 9US Dolby, Pro Logic..., and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. "BRAVIA" is a trademark...
Operating Instructions
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... or C. For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the subwoofer EZW-T100 slot (For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 63). continued 19US CAUTION Please do not remove the screws before installing the EZW-T100. Getting Started 2 Connecting the Speakers Connect the ... the same color as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound from A (standard) to the corresponding SPEAKER jacks. Gray SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50 SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15 FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER Speaker cords Green White Bottom of the speaker cords to C (HDMI...
... or C. For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the subwoofer EZW-T100 slot (For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 63). continued 19US CAUTION Please do not remove the screws before installing the EZW-T100. Getting Started 2 Connecting the Speakers Connect the ... the same color as follows: • Video cord (1) To listen to TV sound from A (standard) to the corresponding SPEAKER jacks. Gray SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50 SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15 FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER Speaker cords Green White Bottom of the speaker cords to C (HDMI...
Operating Instructions
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..., a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the S-AIR product. Getting Started Wireless system option By using an S-AIR product (not supplied), you can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. Control unit VCR... enjoy wireless performance by transmission from more than two components. 22US For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 63) or refer to receive the sound from the system. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or ...
..., a switcher will be necessary to the operating instructions of the S-AIR product. Getting Started Wireless system option By using an S-AIR product (not supplied), you can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows. Control unit VCR... enjoy wireless performance by transmission from more than two components. 22US For details, see "Using an S-AIR Product" (page 63) or refer to receive the sound from the system. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. TV VCR, digital satellite receiver or ...
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...RW only). To return to normal speed, press H. To return to normal playback speed, press H. twice in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on the control unit. Turn off , do not push a disc into the control unit. Go to the next chapter, track, or scene1...scene. Two speeds are available. To return to the next frame while the system is in pause mode. Basic Operations To save the power in a second. Stop play after )6) (instant advance) during playback. "S-AIR STBY" is turned off the sound temporarily MUTING. Briefly fast forward the ...
...RW only). To return to normal speed, press H. To return to normal playback speed, press H. twice in standby mode Press "/1 while the system turns on the control unit. Turn off , do not push a disc into the control unit. Go to the next chapter, track, or scene1...scene. Two speeds are available. To return to the next frame while the system is in pause mode. Basic Operations To save the power in a second. Stop play after )6) (instant advance) during playback. "S-AIR STBY" is turned off the sound temporarily MUTING. Briefly fast forward the ...
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...", "PLII MOVIE", or "PLII MUSIC". • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 63), sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Multi ..., the decoding mode may be applied again. 53US This setting is automatically applied again. The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. The setting is input, "PLII MOVIE" and "PLII MUSIC" are..." Decoding mode Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC "2CH STEREO" 2 CHANNEL STEREO "HP THEATER"* HEADPHONE THEATER "HP 2CH"* HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO Effect Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding...
...", "PLII MOVIE", or "PLII MUSIC". • When changing the decoding mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 63), sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Multi ..., the decoding mode may be applied again. 53US This setting is automatically applied again. The system menu turns off Select "A.F.D. The setting is input, "PLII MOVIE" and "PLII MUSIC" are..." Decoding mode Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC "2CH STEREO" 2 CHANNEL STEREO "HP THEATER"* HEADPHONE THEATER "HP 2CH"* HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO Effect Performs Pro Logic II music mode decoding...
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...curring the sound, select other than "AUTO". • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 63), sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. • The system memorizes the last sound mode selected for each function mode. • When you can choose a suitable ...sound mode for the voice program, such as the system selects the optimum mode automatically. Note • ...
...curring the sound, select other than "AUTO". • When changing the sound mode while using the S-AIR receiver (not supplied, page 63), sound from the S-AIR receiver may skip. • The system memorizes the last sound mode selected for each function mode. • When you can choose a suitable ...sound mode for the voice program, such as the system selects the optimum mode automatically. Note • ...
Operating Instructions
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... wireless transmitter/transceiver To make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 101), which allows sound transmission between S-AIR products. Surround amplifier: You can enjoy system sound in this system): This is no longer necessary; Note • When you need to perform the following settings to...
... wireless transmitter/transceiver To make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 101), which allows sound transmission between S-AIR products. Surround amplifier: You can enjoy system sound in this system): This is no longer necessary; Note • When you need to perform the following settings to...
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... 64US You can establish sound transmission. The system turns on the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to use multiple S-AIR main unit by matching the ID of the S-AIR sub unit. To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit For details on the S-AIR main unit. The Control Menu display appears ...on . 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is not inserted...
... 64US You can establish sound transmission. The system turns on the TV screen. 4 Press X/x to use multiple S-AIR main unit by matching the ID of the S-AIR sub unit. To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit For details on the S-AIR main unit. The Control Menu display appears ...on . 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press DISPLAY while the system is not inserted...
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...surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR main unit, for enjoying the system's sound in the same sequence as follows (example): S-AIR main unit ID A Other S-AIR main unit ID B ID A ID A ID B S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit Tip • To confirm the current ... selecting ID. To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to 7 above. Note • It is established as you pair the S-AIR main unit with both the system and S-AIR receiver. However, neighbors may receive the sound from neighbors. The S-AIR receiver can select any ID (A, B, or C)....
...surround amplifier Refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR main unit, for enjoying the system's sound in the same sequence as follows (example): S-AIR main unit ID A Other S-AIR main unit ID B ID A ID A ID B S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit S-AIR sub unit Tip • To confirm the current ... selecting ID. To set the ID of the S-AIR receiver, refer to 7 above. Note • It is established as you pair the S-AIR main unit with both the system and S-AIR receiver. However, neighbors may receive the sound from neighbors. The S-AIR receiver can select any ID (A, B, or C)....
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... mode. 4 Press . To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can control the system from neighbors. Note • When you cannot use any buttons other than [/1 button. Identifying the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by the S-AIR receiver. The system menu turns off while "S-AIR STBY" is set "S-AIR STBY" to "ON," the power consumption...
... mode. 4 Press . To control the system from the S-AIR receiver You can control the system from neighbors. Note • When you cannot use any buttons other than [/1 button. Identifying the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit by the S-AIR receiver. The system menu turns off while "S-AIR STBY" is set "S-AIR STBY" to "ON," the power consumption...
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...• To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 4 Press DISPLAY while the system is in the S-AIR main unit, [S-AIR SETUP] cannot be selected. 9 Press X/x ...to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 5...
...• To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 4 Press DISPLAY while the system is in the S-AIR main unit, [S-AIR SETUP] cannot be selected. 9 Press X/x ...to the operating instructions of the S-AIR sub unit. The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 5...
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... For the surround amplifier (not supplied) For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless system(s). 68US S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi channel 6 -... may be improved by changing the transmission channel (frequency) of the following "RF CHANGE" setting. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "RF CHANGE" appears in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set "RF CHANGE" to "OFF," select the ID so that sound transmission is...
... For the surround amplifier (not supplied) For the S-AIR receiver (not supplied) If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless system(s). 68US S-AIR ID A: equivalent channel for Wi-Fi channel 6 -... may be improved by changing the transmission channel (frequency) of the following "RF CHANGE" setting. 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until "RF CHANGE" appears in the S-AIR main unit, you cannot set "RF CHANGE" to "OFF," select the ID so that sound transmission is...
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... the ID of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack. x [AUTO CALIBRATION] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. The system outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to [1920×1080i...]. • If you connect the control unit and TV with a black frame. Settings for the Audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP S-AIR SETUP: AUTO CALIBRATION...
... the ID of JPEG image files output from the HDMI OUT jack. x [AUTO CALIBRATION] You can pair the system and S-AIR sub unit, such as surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. The system outputs audio signals by converting Dolby Digital, DTS, or 96 kHz/24 bit PCM signals to [1920×1080i...]. • If you connect the control unit and TV with a black frame. Settings for the Audio [AUDIO SETUP] AUDIO SETUP S-AIR SETUP: AUTO CALIBRATION...
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...heat build-up the volume while listening to a section with strong magnets, such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to this may cause overheating. • Do not block the... ventilation slots by the cord. To disconnect the cord, pull it any disc. The system is not a malfunction. Make sure that may block the ventilation slots. • Do not ... risk permanent damage to malfunction. This is equipped with a high power amplifier. On your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use the following procedure to protect...
...heat build-up the volume while listening to a section with strong magnets, such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to this may cause overheating. • Do not block the... ventilation slots by the cord. To disconnect the cord, pull it any disc. The system is not a malfunction. Make sure that may block the ventilation slots. • Do not ... risk permanent damage to malfunction. This is equipped with a high power amplifier. On your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use the following procedure to protect...
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...; Do not stick paper or tape on the usage environment. About S-AIR function • As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, sound may cause a malfunction. Do not install the system near other wireless systems at the same time. • The transmission distance differs depending on ...and is most effective, and install the S-AIR main unit and sub unit there. Find a location where transmission between the S-AIR main unit and sub unit is not malfunction. • As the S-AIR function transmits sound by its case. This system can only play back a standard circular disc....
...; Do not stick paper or tape on the usage environment. About S-AIR function • As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, sound may cause a malfunction. Do not install the system near other wireless systems at the same time. • The transmission distance differs depending on ...and is most effective, and install the S-AIR main unit and sub unit there. Find a location where transmission between the S-AIR main unit and sub unit is not malfunction. • As the S-AIR function transmits sound by its case. This system can only play back a standard circular disc....
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...check the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. In the event of the problem cannot be retained. Check the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The power is connected... before turning on the power by pressing "/1. If the cause of a problem with S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (S-AIR main unit (control unit and subwoofer) and S-AIR sub unit). Should any problems. After "STANDBY" disappears, wait about 20 seconds before turning...
...check the following difficulties while using the system, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. In the event of the problem cannot be retained. Check the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power Symptom The power is connected... before turning on the power by pressing "/1. If the cause of a problem with S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (S-AIR main unit (control unit and subwoofer) and S-AIR sub unit). Should any problems. After "STANDBY" disappears, wait about 20 seconds before turning...
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...8226; Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them. There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away from this S-AIR main unit. • Confirm the ID of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (page ...Stop using another wireless product. • Change the "RF CHANGE" setting (page 68). • Change the ID settings of the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 66). • The S-AIR main unit is paired to another wireless product. • Change the "RF CHANGE" setting (page 68). • Change the ID settings...
...8226; Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them. There is noise or the sound skips. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (26 1/4 feet) away from this S-AIR main unit. • Confirm the ID of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (page ...Stop using another wireless product. • Change the "RF CHANGE" setting (page 68). • Change the ID settings of the desired S-AIR sub unit (page 66). • The S-AIR main unit is paired to another wireless product. • Change the "RF CHANGE" setting (page 68). • Change the ID settings...
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..., violent scenes are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called "S-AIR" for the NTSC system). when it is activated, playback is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 30 frames per second by DTS, Inc. S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have...
..., violent scenes are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called "S-AIR" for the NTSC system). when it is activated, playback is scanned twice alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 30 frames per second by DTS, Inc. S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have...