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4-252-190-11(1) USB Active Speaker System Operating Instructions UZ-US501 © 2004 Sony Corporation
4-252-190-11(1) USB Active Speaker System Operating Instructions UZ-US501 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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... colour irregularity may be observed on a nearby TV screen. If colour irregularity is observed again and continuously...Do not place magnetic objects near the speakers as alcohol or benzine. If colour irregularity is observed...Turn off . • If you encounter colour irregularity on again in a place subject ...solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. If you are not going to the wall outlet, even if the system itself ; On adjusting volume Do not turn it on...
... colour irregularity may be observed on a nearby TV screen. If colour irregularity is observed again and continuously...Do not place magnetic objects near the speakers as alcohol or benzine. If colour irregularity is observed...Turn off . • If you encounter colour irregularity on again in a place subject ...solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the system and have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. If you are not going to the wall outlet, even if the system itself ; On adjusting volume Do not turn it on...
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.../ Windows 95 • An environment upgraded to the other operating systems • Multi-boot environment/ Multi-monitor environment Notes • Operations are necessary for the speaker system. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended) • RAM...
.../ Windows 95 • An environment upgraded to the other operating systems • Multi-boot environment/ Multi-monitor environment Notes • Operations are necessary for the speaker system. Computer IBM PC/AT or Compatible • CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher (Pentium III 450 MHz or higher is recommended) • RAM...
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... Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 6GB Table of Contents WARNING ...Precautions ...About this manual ...Required system equipment ...2 3 4 4 Getting Started ...7 Unpacking ...7 Inserting batteries into the remote ...7 Hookup ...8 Speaker Setup ...11 Listening to connected equipment ...14 Adjusting the Volume ...Selecting the Sound Field ...Adjusting the tone quality ...Turning off the power automatically (Auto power...
... Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 6GB Table of Contents WARNING ...Precautions ...About this manual ...Required system equipment ...2 3 4 4 Getting Started ...7 Unpacking ...7 Inserting batteries into the remote ...7 Hookup ...8 Speaker Setup ...11 Listening to connected equipment ...14 Adjusting the Volume ...Selecting the Sound Field ...Adjusting the tone quality ...Turning off the power automatically (Auto power...
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... the remote sensor on the batteries. on the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Subwoofer (1) • Satellite speakers Front/Center (Dual Center) (2) Surround (2) • USB cable 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) (1) • Remote commander (remote) RM-Z7S101 (1) • CD-ROM WinDVD (1) • Operating Instructions (this book) (1) Inserting...
... the remote sensor on the batteries. on the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Subwoofer (1) • Satellite speakers Front/Center (Dual Center) (2) Surround (2) • USB cable 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) (1) • Remote commander (remote) RM-Z7S101 (1) • CD-ROM WinDVD (1) • Operating Instructions (this book) (1) Inserting...
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...connection 1 2 Turn on -screen instructions. After the installation window disappears, wait for a few minutes before installing the driver. Connect the speaker cables to the subwoofer. Preparation 2: Connecting computer and audiovisual equipment A When connecting to a wall outlet (mains). If a message appears ... is not guaranteed. • If you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in Transmeta Cusoe processor, the USB speaker function may be necessary to your computer automatically detects the subwoofer as Administrator before continuing. • If you connect it ...
...connection 1 2 Turn on -screen instructions. After the installation window disappears, wait for a few minutes before installing the driver. Connect the speaker cables to the subwoofer. Preparation 2: Connecting computer and audiovisual equipment A When connecting to a wall outlet (mains). If a message appears ... is not guaranteed. • If you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log in Transmeta Cusoe processor, the USB speaker function may be necessary to your computer automatically detects the subwoofer as Administrator before continuing. • If you connect it ...
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... L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND Green Red Gray Blue White Purple Speaker cords Speaker cords Center (R) Front (R) Hole for attaching the floor stand (not supplied) Front /Center speaker (R) Speaker cord Center (L) Front (L) Hole for attaching the floor stand (not supplied) Speaker cord Front/Center speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Hole for attaching the floor stand (not supplied) Hole for...
... L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND Green Red Gray Blue White Purple Speaker cords Speaker cords Center (R) Front (R) Hole for attaching the floor stand (not supplied) Front /Center speaker (R) Speaker cord Center (L) Front (L) Hole for attaching the floor stand (not supplied) Speaker cord Front/Center speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) Hole for attaching the floor stand (not supplied) Hole for...
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...instructions of the equipment you want to the OPTICAL IN jack. Connecting to a digital audio/video component Connect the component to connect. ANALOG IN R L SPEAKER USB FRONT R L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND audio connecting cord (not supplied) TV, VCR, etc. 10GB Connecting to an analog audio/video component Connect ... such as a TV or VCR. B When connecting to other components This system can be connected to the ANALOG IN (L/R) jack. ANALOG IN R L SPEAKER USB FRONT R L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND optical digital cord (not supplied) DVD player, CD player, etc.
...instructions of the equipment you want to the OPTICAL IN jack. Connecting to a digital audio/video component Connect the component to connect. ANALOG IN R L SPEAKER USB FRONT R L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND audio connecting cord (not supplied) TV, VCR, etc. 10GB Connecting to an analog audio/video component Connect ... such as a TV or VCR. B When connecting to other components This system can be connected to the ANALOG IN (L/R) jack. ANALOG IN R L SPEAKER USB FRONT R L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND optical digital cord (not supplied) DVD player, CD player, etc.
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... treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discolouration may result. The satellite (Front/Center) speaker can be equidistant from the listening position. B Getting Started B 90° 20° Surround speaker to the rear A 45° A B 90° B 20° Note Use caution when placing the... which is dual center type, with built-in front of your room, etc. The subwoofer can place the surround speakers either behind or to place the surround speaker up . Also, this system allows you to the side of you, depending on the shape of the listener. You...
... treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discolouration may result. The satellite (Front/Center) speaker can be equidistant from the listening position. B Getting Started B 90° 20° Surround speaker to the rear A 45° A B 90° B 20° Note Use caution when placing the... which is dual center type, with built-in front of your room, etc. The subwoofer can place the surround speakers either behind or to place the surround speaker up . Also, this system allows you to the side of you, depending on the shape of the listener. You...
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... listed below . This system will reproduce the best possible surround sound by automatically adjusting the output from your listening position. Front/Center speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) S-MODE SHIFT ?/1 (POWER) SELECT C/c Surround speaker (L) Subwoofer (the System) 1 2 3 Press ?/1 (POWER) to make the initial setting. While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE repeatedly for the desired setting. Each time...
... listed below . This system will reproduce the best possible surround sound by automatically adjusting the output from your listening position. Front/Center speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) S-MODE SHIFT ?/1 (POWER) SELECT C/c Surround speaker (L) Subwoofer (the System) 1 2 3 Press ?/1 (POWER) to make the initial setting. While pressing SHIFT, press S-MODE repeatedly for the desired setting. Each time...
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...7.0 metres (21.1 ft.), in steps of 0.2 metres (0.6 ft.).The default setting is 6 metres (18 ft.), the surround speaker can be placed at a distance of the satellite (Front/Center) speaker is 3 metres (9 ft.). For instance, when the distance of between 1.4 metres and 6 metres (4.2 to set the parameter using... 4 5 While pressing SHIFT, set other parameters. The minimum is 3 metres (9 ft.). xF-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE) Set the distance from the surround speakers to 9.0 ft.). Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to 18 ft.). If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off ...
...7.0 metres (21.1 ft.), in steps of 0.2 metres (0.6 ft.).The default setting is 6 metres (18 ft.), the surround speaker can be placed at a distance of the satellite (Front/Center) speaker is 3 metres (9 ft.). For instance, when the distance of between 1.4 metres and 6 metres (4.2 to set the parameter using... 4 5 While pressing SHIFT, set other parameters. The minimum is 3 metres (9 ft.). xF-DIS (FRONT DISTANCE) Set the distance from the surround speakers to 9.0 ft.). Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to 18 ft.). If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off ...
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... starts working. • If the following operation is selected and appears in the display. Play the program source. WOOFER +/- You can adjust each speaker's volume level between -6 dB and +6 dB. 1 2 3 Press ?/1 (POWER) on the remote. Press MUTING again to adjust the volume level...a computer with the volume level at 26 or more, the volume level will automatically be adjusted flashes in the display. The speaker to the front speaker volume level as the criterion. The subwoofer turns on the power automatically using the auto power function. CENTER +/- 4 Press VOLUME...
... starts working. • If the following operation is selected and appears in the display. Play the program source. WOOFER +/- You can adjust each speaker's volume level between -6 dB and +6 dB. 1 2 3 Press ?/1 (POWER) on the remote. Press MUTING again to adjust the volume level...a computer with the volume level at 26 or more, the volume level will automatically be adjusted flashes in the display. The speaker to the front speaker volume level as the criterion. The subwoofer turns on the power automatically using the auto power function. CENTER +/- 4 Press VOLUME...
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You will get such presence that you will have the illusion that the volume of the test tone from each speaker. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DECODE DPLII MOVIE DPLII MUSIC CINEMA STUDIO EX A* CINEMA STUDIO EX B* CINEMA STUDIO EX C* HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT GAME 2CH ... hall while you want to listen to connected equipment S-MODE Press S-MODE repeatedly until the sound field you are in sequence. To adjust the Surround speakers Press SURR +/-. While pressing SHIFT, press MUTING/TEST TONE. Listening to . To adjust the subwoofer Press WOOFER +/-. To adjust the center...
You will get such presence that you will have the illusion that the volume of the test tone from each speaker. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DECODE DPLII MOVIE DPLII MUSIC CINEMA STUDIO EX A* CINEMA STUDIO EX B* CINEMA STUDIO EX C* HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE CONCERT GAME 2CH ... hall while you want to listen to connected equipment S-MODE Press S-MODE repeatedly until the sound field you are in sequence. To adjust the Surround speakers Press SURR +/-. While pressing SHIFT, press MUTING/TEST TONE. Listening to . To adjust the subwoofer Press WOOFER +/-. To adjust the center...
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..."M-ON (MUTING ON)" appears in , unplug the headphones. Press INPUT to adjust the volume level. , Make sure the USB connection, speaker cables, and audio connecting cords are connected correctly and securely (page 8). The surround effect is not selected properly. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you... experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. The sound comes from the front speaker only. , Make sure the proper sound field function is selected (page 15). , Check the...
..."M-ON (MUTING ON)" appears in , unplug the headphones. Press INPUT to adjust the volume level. , Make sure the USB connection, speaker cables, and audio connecting cords are connected correctly and securely (page 8). The surround effect is not selected properly. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you... experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer. The sound comes from the front speaker only. , Make sure the proper sound field function is selected (page 15). , Check the...
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... the remote sensor on the disc. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. , Make sure a proper sound field function is selected (page 15). , Adjust the speaker volume (page 14). , The number of channel your computer outputs using "WinDVD." , Check the output setting of "WinDVD" is...
... the remote sensor on the disc. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. , Make sure a proper sound field function is selected (page 15). , Adjust the speaker volume (page 14). , The number of channel your computer outputs using "WinDVD." , Check the output setting of "WinDVD" is...
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...; 12 × 12 1/4 in.) (w/h/d, not including the projecting parts) Mass (approx.) 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz) SS-UZ501 (Surround speakers) Speaker system Closed box type Speaker unit 58 mm (2 3/8 in .) dia. cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 85 × 106 × 125 mm (3 3/8... × 4 1/4 × 5 in .) dia. Specifications For the U.S.A. Speaker system Bass reflex type Speaker unit 130 mm (5 1/8 in .) (w/h/d, not including the projecting parts) Mass (approx.) 350g (13 oz) × 2 General Power requirements ...
...; 12 × 12 1/4 in.) (w/h/d, not including the projecting parts) Mass (approx.) 5.8 kg (12 lb 13 oz) SS-UZ501 (Surround speakers) Speaker system Closed box type Speaker unit 58 mm (2 3/8 in .) dia. cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (approx.) 85 × 106 × 125 mm (3 3/8... × 4 1/4 × 5 in .) dia. Specifications For the U.S.A. Speaker system Bass reflex type Speaker unit 130 mm (5 1/8 in .) (w/h/d, not including the projecting parts) Mass (approx.) 350g (13 oz) × 2 General Power requirements ...
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...) Turns on and off , lights up green. When turned off the power of the system. 5 6 7 8 9 (remote sensor) Receives the remote control signals. Display Indicates the speaker setting, input signal, sound field mode, etc.
...) Turns on and off , lights up green. When turned off the power of the system. 5 6 7 8 9 (remote sensor) Receives the remote control signals. Display Indicates the speaker setting, input signal, sound field mode, etc.
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.... 3 Displays the volume level, sound field, etc. 4 Displays the input source. 5 Displays the signal of a DVD player, etc. 4 SPEAKER jacks Connect to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL IN) jack of 2CH or PCM. 6 Playback channel indicators 7 Displays whether the disc being played back contains... a LFE (Low Frequently Effect) channel. 26GB Subwoofer (Rear Panel) ANALOG IN R L SPEAKER USB FRONT R L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND 1 ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks Connect to the audio output of a TV, VCR, etc. 2 USB jack Connect...
.... 3 Displays the volume level, sound field, etc. 4 Displays the input source. 5 Displays the signal of a DVD player, etc. 4 SPEAKER jacks Connect to the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL IN) jack of 2CH or PCM. 6 Playback channel indicators 7 Displays whether the disc being played back contains... a LFE (Low Frequently Effect) channel. 26GB Subwoofer (Rear Panel) ANALOG IN R L SPEAKER USB FRONT R L CENTER OPTICAL IN SURROUND 1 ANALOG IN (L/R) jacks Connect to the audio output of a TV, VCR, etc. 2 USB jack Connect...
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... Information Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will set the system setup parameters. 9 WOOFER +/- Adjust the center speaker volume. 6 ?/1 (POWER) Turns on and off the system. 7 INPUT Selects the input signal. 8 VOLUME +/-, SELECT C/c Makes the speaker settings or adjusts the volume of the buttons on the remote. 4 SURR +/- Pressing this button while...
... Information Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will set the system setup parameters. 9 WOOFER +/- Adjust the center speaker volume. 6 ?/1 (POWER) Turns on and off the system. 7 INPUT Selects the input signal. 8 VOLUME +/-, SELECT C/c Makes the speaker settings or adjusts the volume of the buttons on the remote. 4 SURR +/- Pressing this button while...