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...the system before an operation is performed by this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending... If there are many folders or files on the USB device. 9US when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is not in each folder. Playing this system. • The playback order for creating...a USB device, make sure that have just been played. • Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/USB devices cannot be played in the order in which they were recorded. • Folders that no ...
...the system before an operation is performed by this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • The following can play an audio file, JPEG image file, or video file depending... If there are many folders or files on the USB device. 9US when a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is not in each folder. Playing this system. • The playback order for creating...a USB device, make sure that have just been played. • Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/USB devices cannot be played in the order in which they were recorded. • Folders that no ...
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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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... the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. 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. Note • Use caution when placing the...
... the System How to position the system Install the system by referring to the subwoofer , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. 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. Note • Use caution when placing the...
Operating Instructions
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... screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the wall. Getting Started When installing the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to be used. • Use screws that are suitable for... the wall material and strength. Install the speakers on a wall Caution • Contact a screw shop or installer for...
... screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the wall. Getting Started When installing the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to be used. • Use screws that are suitable for... the wall material and strength. Install the speakers on a wall Caution • Contact a screw shop or installer for...
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... 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 SPEAKERSUSR L SUR R FRONT 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...
... 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 SPEAKERSUSR L SUR R FRONT 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...
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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 Getting Started Connecting the other components You can enjoy connected components via the system's speakers.
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...volume down. The front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. 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...
...volume down. The front of the listening position. • [ALL FRONT - Calibration mic 10 Press C/c to select the speaker formation image as the speakers are output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. 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...
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... The table below for surround setting descriptions. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. See the table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you want, then press . Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x...sound simply by assigning the 2 channel sound to the surround left and right channels. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on your listening preference 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select "SUR.SETTING," then press or c. The selected item appears in ...
... The table below for surround setting descriptions. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU. See the table below describes the options when you connect all the speakers to the unit and you want, then press . Enjoying TV sound with the 5.1 channel surround sound effect 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x...sound simply by assigning the 2 channel sound to the surround left and right channels. • Multi-channel source: The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on your listening preference 1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x to select "SUR.SETTING," then press or c. The selected item appears in ...
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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 speakers depending on the number of channels of the source. "PLII MOVIE" performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. - "A.F.D. STD" The system discriminates... the sound format of channels. The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of the source and (AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded/encoded. Multi-...
... "PLII MUSIC" "2CH STEREO" Effect • 2 channel source: The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of channels of the source. "PLII MOVIE" performs Dolby Pro Logic II movie mode decoding. - "A.F.D. STD" The system discriminates... the sound format of channels. The system outputs the sound from the front speakers and subwoofer regardless of sound format or number of the source and (AUTO FORMAT presents sound as it was recorded/encoded. Multi-...
Operating Instructions
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.... Using the Theater Mode (Theater Mode) If your TV is compatible with the Theater Mode, you turn on . TV sound is output from the speakers by this system (System Audio Control) To use this case, the volume levels that is set to the HDMI input to turn the system on... the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the operating instructions of your TV, the system's on-screen display language is also changed. Press THEATER. Changing the language for the system's on-screen display in sync with an audio cord and an HDMI cable (page 22). Watching a DVD by a single...
.... Using the Theater Mode (Theater Mode) If your TV is compatible with the Theater Mode, you turn on . TV sound is output from the speakers by this system (System Audio Control) To use this case, the volume levels that is set to the HDMI input to turn the system on... the system's speakers, the volume level is limited to the operating instructions of your TV, the system's on-screen display language is also changed. Press THEATER. Changing the language for the system's on-screen display in sync with an audio cord and an HDMI cable (page 22). Watching a DVD by a single...
Operating Instructions
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...• [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...OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings To reset all the functions described may work. 1 Press DVD/CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is complete. Displayed items vary depending on the area. The setting is selected and setup is ...
...• [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...OFF PAUSE MODE: AUTO Selected setting To reset all of the [SETUP] settings To reset all the functions described may work. 1 Press DVD/CD. 2 Press DISPLAY while the system is complete. Displayed items vary depending on the area. The setting is selected and setup is ...
Operating Instructions
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... even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON]. x [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. Note • When you set the function to other than "DVD/CD" or "USB," the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack. [SD ]: The system outputs standard resolution with a black frame... outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be able to install some speakers. 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 . •...
... even if you set [AUDIO (HDMI)] to [ON]. x [AUTO CALIBRATION] D. C. Note • When you set the function to other than "DVD/CD" or "USB," the system does not output the sound from the HDMI OUT jack. [SD ]: The system outputs standard resolution with a black frame... outputs the HD resolution without a black frame. The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be able to install some speakers. 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 . •...
Operating Instructions
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...picture on the TV screen. 58US Give consideration to children and neighbors. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to cancel the screen saver. [ON]: The screen saver image appears if you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION]. The [TRACK SELECTION]...Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . 4 Disconnect the calibration mic when the measurement completes correctly. obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is installed may change. You ...
...picture on the TV screen. 58US Give consideration to children and neighbors. • The measurement for [SUBWOOFER] is always [YES] and [SPEAKER SETUP] returns to cancel the screen saver. [ON]: The screen saver image appears if you perform [AUTO CALIBRATION]. The [TRACK SELECTION]...Press C/c to select [YES] or [NO], then press . 4 Disconnect the calibration mic when the measurement completes correctly. obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. When the measurements differ considerably from the status of the sound track. [AUDIO DRC] is installed may change. You ...
Operating Instructions
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... sound level by using the [TEST TONE] function. For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance, you can adjust the sound level of [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to 0 dB for [L/R], and from your listening position, and then adjust the sound ... North American models. 2)0.0 to 23 ft) for North American models. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] Set the distance of the surround speakers. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] Set the distance for the surround speakers from the listening position. You can be effective. Set [TEST TONE] to 6.9 meters for [CENTER] and [SUBWOOFER]. If ...
... sound level by using the [TEST TONE] function. For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance, you can adjust the sound level of [SPEAKER FORMATION] return to 0 dB for [L/R], and from your listening position, and then adjust the sound ... North American models. 2)0.0 to 23 ft) for North American models. x [DISTANCE (FRONT)] Set the distance of the surround speakers. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] Set the distance for the surround speakers from the listening position. You can be effective. Set [TEST TONE] to 6.9 meters for [CENTER] and [SUBWOOFER]. If ...
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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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... or no disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if you do , the speakers may condense on your television screen. Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your television screen indefinitely. On ...cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use it on your nearest Sony dealer. Projection televisions are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place the system on the system. On placement ...
... or no disc inserted, and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if you do , the speakers may condense on your television screen. Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your television screen indefinitely. On ...cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners • Do not use it on your nearest Sony dealer. Projection televisions are blocked, the system can overheat and malfunction. • Do not place the system on the system. On placement ...
Operating Instructions
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... input to the connected video input so that you can view pictures from the system. • Check the output method on your nearest Sony dealer. There is not turned on. There is no picture when you make a component video cable connection. Picture Symptom There is no ...). • You have set progressive format. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in progressive format. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Problems and solutions...
... input to the connected video input so that you can view pictures from the system. • Check the output method on your nearest Sony dealer. There is not turned on. There is no picture when you make a component video cable connection. Picture Symptom There is no ...). • You have set progressive format. "COLD RESET" appears in the front panel display. • Check the speaker connection (page 21). • Do not install the speaker in progressive format. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Problems and solutions...
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... 30 minutes. • Make sure that no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is being played. speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the • Check the setting of [TV TYPE] in [HDMI SETUP] to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The sound of files played from the AUDIO...
... 30 minutes. • Make sure that no sound when the component (digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 3, etc.) is being played. speaker or all the speakers. • Depending on the • Check the setting of [TV TYPE] in [HDMI SETUP] to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. The sound of files played from the AUDIO...
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..." (page 47). If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be erased. Symptom Transferring to a USB device results in with automatic tuning). speaker cords short-circuited? - Are the + and - Audio files or folders on the system. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary... 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. • Check if the USB device is too weak (when tuning in an error.
..." (page 47). If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be erased. Symptom Transferring to a USB device results in with automatic tuning). speaker cords short-circuited? - Are the + and - Audio files or folders on the system. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an external antenna (aerial) if necessary... 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. • Check if the USB device is too weak (when tuning in an error.
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...75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) Speakers Front (SS-TS102) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Full range Bass reflex 65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type 3 ohms 103 mm ×... 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in × 3 3/ 8 in) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz) Additional Information Subwoofer DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 (SS-WS102) Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflex Speaker unit 180 mm (7 1/8 in) cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 225 mm × 395 mm × 315 mm (8 7/8 in...
...75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms HDMI OUT: Type A (19 pin) Speakers Front (SS-TS102) Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Full range Bass reflex 65 mm (2 5/8 in) cone type 3 ohms 103 mm ×... 1/8 in × 6 1/2 in × 3 3/ 8 in) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz) Additional Information Subwoofer DAV-DZ170/DAV-DZ171 (SS-WS102) Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflex Speaker unit 180 mm (7 1/8 in) cone type Rated impedance 3 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 225 mm × 395 mm × 315 mm (8 7/8 in...