Child Safety: It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands
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...push or pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Use the appropriate furniture that is committed to advocate children's safety and educate customers and their families about television safety...hidden hazard of the Electronic Industries Alliance Many homes, in your family and friends. The Industry Cares! Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. The home theater entertainment experience is a Sector of the home with your home. As a result, TV sets may ...
...push or pull a TV over and may fall over . 7 Share our safety message on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio speakers, chests or carts. Use the appropriate furniture that is committed to advocate children's safety and educate customers and their families about television safety...hidden hazard of the Electronic Industries Alliance Many homes, in your family and friends. The Industry Cares! Thank you have a television in fact, have more than one television. The home theater entertainment experience is a Sector of the home with your home. As a result, TV sets may ...
Operating Instructions
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Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 19 Getting Started - Turning off the Demonstration 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup (Advanced 24 Other Component Hookup 27 Basic Operations Playing Discs 29 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components...
Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 19 Getting Started - Turning off the Demonstration 22 Installing the Speakers on a Wall.......... 23 TV Hookup (Advanced 24 Other Component Hookup 27 Basic Operations Playing Discs 29 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components...
Operating Instructions
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...Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound... Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 75 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 78 Additional Information Precautions 79 Notes about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 83...
...Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound... Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 74 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 75 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 78 Additional Information Precautions 79 Notes about the Discs 80 Troubleshooting 80 Self-diagnosis Function 83...
Operating Instructions
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Bottom of DAV-DX315 only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to the base. Tip • You can use . The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the base, then stand it up. Post (long) or Post... (short) Base 2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to avoid...
Bottom of DAV-DX315 only.) Note • Spread a cloth on the floor to the base. Tip • You can use . The long post is for floor use, the short post is for tabletop use the speaker without the speaker stand by installing it on the base, then stand it up. Post (long) or Post... (short) Base 2 Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the wall (page 23). 1 Secure the post to avoid...
Operating Instructions
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Note • If it is hard to the post. A B C D continued 11GB Getting Started - BASIC - 3 Secure the pedestal to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
Note • If it is hard to the post. A B C D continued 11GB Getting Started - BASIC - 3 Secure the pedestal to secure the pedestal, remove and secure it again. Securing the pedestal forcibly may ruin the screw threads. 4 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker, then run them through the slots (A, B, C, and D) all the way.
Operating Instructions
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Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. 1 2 Screws (2) (supplied) 12GB BASIC - 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Getting Started -
Note • Do not catch the speaker cord between the speaker and the pedestal. • Do not drop the speaker when mounting. 6 Secure the speaker with the screws in order 1 to 2. 1 2 Screws (2) (supplied) 12GB BASIC - 5 Slide the speaker down slowly onto the pedestal. Adjust the length of the speaker cord. Getting Started -
Operating Instructions
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For other TV connections, see page 17. To accept progressive signals, see page 27. DAV-DX155/DX255 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT ... IN L COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13GB To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 24. For other component connection, see page 25. Refer to the connection...
For other TV connections, see page 17. To accept progressive signals, see page 27. DAV-DX155/DX255 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT ... IN L COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) continued 13GB To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 24. For other component connection, see page 25. Refer to the connection...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started - DAV-DX315 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14GB BASIC -
Getting Started - DAV-DX315 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) AM loop antenna (aerial) AC power cord (mains lead) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) ANTENNA AM TV/VCR R AUDIO IN L COAXIAL FM75 BA FM wire antenna (aerial) Subwoofer VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT L R TV Surround speaker (R) Surround speaker (L) 14GB BASIC -
Operating Instructions
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...tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be sure to excessive removal of each other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may damage the system. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, ...or a test tone is touching another speaker cord, such as the label of the speakers may be connected. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Make sure ...
...tone to check that all the speakers are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be sure to excessive removal of each other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may damage the system. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, ...or a test tone is touching another speaker cord, such as the label of the speakers may be connected. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Make sure ...
Operating Instructions
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... Connect the cords to either terminal. Insert until this part. BASIC - Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Getting Started - Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the loop part... from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field (page 33). 3 Connecting the Antenna...
... Connect the cords to either terminal. Insert until this part. BASIC - Note • Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result. Getting Started - Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial). 1 Remove only the loop part... from the 6 speakers, select the "Dolby Pro Logic," "Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE," or "Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC" sound field (page 33). 3 Connecting the Antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the system for the color system. The initial setting of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system. Getting Started - BASIC - Install this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. You need to NTSC. 17GB Changing the color...
... cord (mains lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the system for the color system. The initial setting of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the system. Getting Started - BASIC - Install this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. You need to NTSC. 17GB Changing the color...
Operating Instructions
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... same distance from the listening position. Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Getting Started - BASIC - However, this system allows you change the settings. Place speakers as illustrated below. • Do not lean or hang on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) ... ft) closer (C) to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are : - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to...
... same distance from the listening position. Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Getting Started - BASIC - However, this system allows you change the settings. Place speakers as illustrated below. • Do not lean or hang on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) ... ft) closer (C) to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are : - Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to...
Operating Instructions
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... steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for selecting the aspect ratio of the screen. The Setup Display for using the system. The Setup Display for a Room" (page 66). BASIC - If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform... again (page 21). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV type. Getting Started - SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN ...
... steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for selecting the aspect ratio of the screen. The Setup Display for using the system. The Setup Display for a Room" (page 66). BASIC - If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform... again (page 21). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on your TV type. Getting Started - SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN ...
Operating Instructions
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... 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement. 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). ... on the front panel and press X/x to children and neighbor. • Avoid being in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND...
... 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement. 11 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/ c to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). ... on the front panel and press X/x to children and neighbor. • Avoid being in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND...
Operating Instructions
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... on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. As a plaster board wall is not responsible for the wall... material and strength. For the center speaker 160 mm (6 3/8 inch) 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the front speakers of DAV-DX315 For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 3 Hang the...
... on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • Sony is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. As a plaster board wall is not responsible for the wall... material and strength. For the center speaker 160 mm (6 3/8 inch) 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) For the front speakers of DAV-DX315 For the other speakers 8 to 10 mm (11/32 to 13/32 inch) 3 Hang the...
Operating Instructions
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Yellow B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) To VIDEO To S VIDEO ...
Yellow B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR (DVD ONLY) To VIDEO To S VIDEO ...
Operating Instructions
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... the other component Outputs the other components to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks using the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. AUDIO OUT L R To TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) ...sound using the audio cord (not supplied). White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) To listen to the portable audio source sound through the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of other components, connect directly to the AUDIO IN jack on the components. ADVANCED - For ...
... the other component Outputs the other components to the TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) jacks using the speakers of this system. VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation 2, etc. AUDIO OUT L R To TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) SPEAKER FRONT R FRONT L CENTER WOOFER SUR R SUR L MONITOR OUT VIDEO S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) ...sound using the audio cord (not supplied). White (L/audio) Red (R/audio) To listen to the portable audio source sound through the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of other components, connect directly to the AUDIO IN jack on the components. ADVANCED - For ...
Operating Instructions
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... items when you want appears in the front panel display. Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. When you want to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • MOVIE... field, see "TV Hookup (Advanced)" (page 24) and "Other Component Hookup" (page 27). For details, see page 33. The default setting is displayed in this system. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the sound field you connect headphones to the...
... items when you want appears in the front panel display. Selecting the Movie or Music Mode You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from the 6 speakers, select the "PRO LOGIC," "PLII MOVIE," or "PLII MUSIC" sound field. When you want to produce the sound effect depending on the disc. • MOVIE... field, see "TV Hookup (Advanced)" (page 24) and "Other Component Hookup" (page 27). For details, see page 33. The default setting is displayed in this system. Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the sound field you connect headphones to the...
Operating Instructions
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... x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. All sound field Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. x Dolby Pro Logic II...STEREO HP 2CH HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can ...enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output ...
... x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. All sound field Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT A.F.D. x Dolby Pro Logic II...STEREO HP 2CH HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can ...enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output ...
Operating Instructions
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... (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. This allows you to two channels. x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL This mode outputs ...the sound as surround from headphone L/ R. This mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right...
... (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. This allows you to two channels. x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL This mode outputs ...the sound as surround from headphone L/ R. This mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer x 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right...