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... this may be damaged when a peak level section is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, wait for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Also, do not place the system on a soft surface such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. ...high power amplifier. It is equipped with very low level inputs or no audio signals. registered mark. This is a U.S. If you do , the speakers may not operate properly. If you move it from a cold to the touch. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to standby mode by the...
... this may be damaged when a peak level section is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, wait for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Also, do not place the system on a soft surface such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. ...high power amplifier. It is equipped with very low level inputs or no audio signals. registered mark. This is a U.S. If you do , the speakers may not operate properly. If you move it from a cold to the touch. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to standby mode by the...
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...DVD." 3 Press ., >, and DISC1 Z simultaneously. On moving the system When you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your television screen indefinitely. If you carry the system...). 4US To cancel, press "/1. 4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to this. If you risk permanent damage to "MECHA LOCK." On...discs Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your TV's color If the speakers should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set. On cleaning Clean the...
...DVD." 3 Press ., >, and DISC1 Z simultaneously. On moving the system When you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your television screen indefinitely. If you carry the system...). 4US To cancel, press "/1. 4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to this. If you risk permanent damage to "MECHA LOCK." On...discs Do not use any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your TV's color If the speakers should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set. On cleaning Clean the...
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...Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC changer 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14 Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups......... 21 Step 3: TV and ... 61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69 Using the Video or Other Units 70 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO 71 Enjoying the Radio ...
...Play the Following Discs 7 Terms for Discs 7 Notes about Discs 9 Note on DVD 5-DISC changer 10 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 11 Getting Started Unpacking 13 Inserting Batteries into the Remote....... 13 Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 14 Step 2: Antenna (aerial) Hookups......... 21 Step 3: TV and ... 61 Locking Discs 62 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Other Operations Controlling TV with the Supplied Remote 67 Using the SONY TV DIRECT Function 69 Using the Video or Other Units 70 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound (DUAL MONO 71 Enjoying the Radio ...
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Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display 78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6US
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 77 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 78 (LANGUAGE SETUP) Settings for the Display 78 (SCREEN SETUP) Custom Settings 80 (CUSTOM SETUP) Settings for the Speakers 81 (SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting the System 87 (SETUP) Additional Information Troubleshooting 88 Specifications 91 Glossary 93 Index to Parts and Controls 97 Language Code List 102 DVD Setup Menu List 103 AMP Menu List 105 Index 106 Quick Reference for Remote Commander Back cover 6US
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... a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the supplied... remote. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord ...
... a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the supplied... remote. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) (12ft. × 3, 34ft. × 2) • Video cord ...
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Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to be connected. (-) (-) (+) (+) color tube 14US Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the jacks to those supplied with this system.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to be connected. (-) (-) (+) (+) color tube 14US Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the jacks to those supplied with this system.
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (L) Center speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) continued 15US
Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer DAV-FR1 Front speaker (R) To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks Front speaker (L) Center speaker SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) continued 15US
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DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) 16US
DAV-FR8 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Surround speaker (L) 16US
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Getting Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Bottom of the surround speaker Surround speaker (L) Bottom of the surround speaker continued 17US
Getting Started DAV-FR9 Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) SURR R SURROUND BACK R SURR L WOOFER AUDIO IN S AT COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR Bottom of the front speaker Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer Bottom of the surround speaker Surround speaker (L) Bottom of the surround speaker continued 17US
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...; Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. Note on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are : - Dusty or dirty...
...; Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down. Tip Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. Note on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are : - Dusty or dirty...
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...DVD that all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker cord. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may damage the system. In this happens, check the speaker... connection again. Getting Started To connect the surround back speaker This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its ...
...DVD that all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker cord. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may damage the system. In this happens, check the speaker... connection again. Getting Started To connect the surround back speaker This system is compatible with the 6.1 surround system such as a DTS-ES disc, connect the surround back speaker (not supplied) and set its ...
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... a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. To change the speaker cables If you want to use any commercially sold speaker cable of both cords. 20US 10 mm Notes • Be careful not to damage the surface...the wall outlet (mains), and then turn up the volume in a state of the plug. Tips • You can use a different speaker cable, you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. • When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) ...
... a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in the front panel display and the system enters standby mode. To change the speaker cables If you want to use any commercially sold speaker cable of both cords. 20US 10 mm Notes • Be careful not to damage the surface...the wall outlet (mains), and then turn up the volume in a state of the plug. Tips • You can use a different speaker cable, you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. • When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) ...
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...(aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR... OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other ...
...(aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna (aerial) SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO MONITOR... OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL FM wire antenna (aerial) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other ...
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...8226; Refer to the connected TV. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. If you connect a digital satellite receiver with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Y PB/CB PR/CR OUT IN SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND ...the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be connected to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the TV is output from the system speakers. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with an OPTICAL OUT jack The digital satellite receiver can accept both the digital and analogue signals. If...
...8226; Refer to the connected TV. The system can be processed after 2 seconds. If you connect a digital satellite receiver with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks Y PB/CB PR/CR OUT IN SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND ...the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be connected to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the TV is output from the system speakers. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with an OPTICAL OUT jack The digital satellite receiver can accept both the digital and analogue signals. If...
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... the sound, reconnect the TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords. TV or VCR * AUDIO OUT L R SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO... (L/R) jacks If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of this system. Output the TV or VCR sound from the...
... the sound, reconnect the TV or VCR to the VIDEO jacks (AUDIO IN L/R) of this system with audio cords. TV or VCR * AUDIO OUT L R SPEAKER FRONT R CENTER FRONT L WOOFER R VIDEO AUDIO IN Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) OPTICAL DIGITAL IN SURR R SURROUND COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT S AT BACK R AUDIO IN L S AT VIDEO... (L/R) jacks If your TV does not have AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the speakers of this system. 2 Change the mode of this system. Output the TV or VCR sound from the...
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...) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select "DVD." The guide message appears on page 81. Notes • The selectable language is different depending on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to use the Quick Setup 5 Press ENTER. [LANGUAGE SETUP...
...) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select "DVD." The guide message appears on page 81. Notes • The selectable language is different depending on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to use the Quick Setup 5 Press ENTER. [LANGUAGE SETUP...
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... on these displays. 16 : 9 4 : 3 9 Select a TV type connecting to the system using C/c, then press ENTER. The Quick Setup is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD SETUP in guide message, the message disappears. If you press CLEAR in any Step. 28US Setting...in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER BOX] is selected (page 78). • The distance and level of each speaker will not appear the next time you can select varies, depending on the system. 7 Select a suitable room size from the actual room size and layout. When the Quick Setup is selected...
... on these displays. 16 : 9 4 : 3 9 Select a TV type connecting to the system using C/c, then press ENTER. The Quick Setup is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD SETUP in guide message, the message disappears. If you press CLEAR in any Step. 28US Setting...in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER BOX] is selected (page 78). • The distance and level of each speaker will not appear the next time you can select varies, depending on the system. 7 Select a suitable room size from the actual room size and layout. When the Quick Setup is selected...
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...position than the subwoofer should be placed from the surround back speaker. In this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as a result of... interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on ...
...position than the subwoofer should be placed from the surround back speaker. In this case, set [SURROUND BACK] to [YES] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as a result of... interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on ...
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... ./> or the number buttons while the system is skipped. • If you put the extension ".MP3" to data not in MP3 format, the system cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • If the system cannot play the first MP3 audio track ...in MP3 into the system. 2 Press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can ...
... ./> or the number buttons while the system is skipped. • If you put the extension ".MP3" to data not in MP3 format, the system cannot recognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system. • If the system cannot play the first MP3 audio track ...in MP3 into the system. 2 Press H. Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can ...
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... language code. Note Not all depends on page 102 to the language code list on the layer configuration of the selected channel through both speakers. x When playing a DVD Depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of language varies. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 The default setting is underlined..., or DTS), you can select the sound from both the right and left speakers (in this case, the sound loses its stereo effect). With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs, or MP3, you want while playing the DVD. Refer to see which language the code represents. It all discs give you ...
... language code. Note Not all depends on page 102 to the language code list on the layer configuration of the selected channel through both speakers. x When playing a DVD Depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of language varies. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 The default setting is underlined..., or DTS), you can select the sound from both the right and left speakers (in this case, the sound loses its stereo effect). With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs, or MP3, you want while playing the DVD. Refer to see which language the code represents. It all discs give you ...