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...move it from a cold to the touch. Thank you do , the speakers may be changed only at the qualified service shop. The system is equipped with strong magnets, such as it is connected to the mains...not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be damaged. • For power saving purposes, set the system to the lenses. In this manual thoroughly and retain it out by the plug, never by qualified personnel before... it checked by the cord. Before operating this system, please read this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre...
...move it from a cold to the touch. Thank you do , the speakers may be changed only at the qualified service shop. The system is equipped with strong magnets, such as it is connected to the mains...not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be damaged. • For power saving purposes, set the system to the lenses. In this manual thoroughly and retain it out by the plug, never by qualified personnel before... it checked by the cord. Before operating this system, please read this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre...
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...exterior of the unit. The front panel display is removed from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to your television screen. If you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your nearest Sony dealer. To cancel, press "/1. 4 Remove the AC power cord ... place the speakers farther away from the wall outlet (mains). 4US On your television screen indefinitely. If you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism. 1 Make sure that a disc is changed to have any type of time you risk permanent damage to select "DVD." 3 Press...
...exterior of the unit. The front panel display is removed from the system. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to your television screen. If you have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your nearest Sony dealer. To cancel, press "/1. 4 Remove the AC power cord ... place the speakers farther away from the wall outlet (mains). 4US On your television screen indefinitely. If you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism. 1 Make sure that a disc is changed to have any type of time you risk permanent damage to select "DVD." 3 Press...
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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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... batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. 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) ...• Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object...
... batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. 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) ...• Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP350 (1) • Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions • Speakers - Getting Started Getting Started Unpacking Check that you do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object...
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Do not connect any speakers other than those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. 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 jacks to those supplied with this system.
Do not connect any speakers other than those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29. 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 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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..., etc.) floor, as the speaker may result. • Do not lean or hang on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in the SPEAKER jack. 18US Dusty or dirty - Note on the speaker, as staining or discoloration may ...fall down. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in...
..., etc.) floor, as the speaker may result. • Do not lean or hang on placing speakers • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in the SPEAKER jack. 18US Dusty or dirty - Note on the speaker, as staining or discoloration may ...fall down. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in...
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... outputting a test tone, or a test tone is touching another speaker terminal. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another speaker jack or the bare wire of the speakers may damage the system. 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...
... outputting a test tone, or a test tone is touching another speaker terminal. To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another speaker jack or the bare wire of the speakers may damage the system. 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...
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..., you can use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. • When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) • If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn the system on. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the ... and twist the bare wires of both cords. 20US 10 mm Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. AWG #22. • Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in the front panel display and the...
..., you can use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. • When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) • If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn the system on. Detaching Catcher With the catcher facing down, press and hold the ... and twist the bare wires of both cords. 20US 10 mm Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. AWG #22. • Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (13/32 in the front panel display and the...
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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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...unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied 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 BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO ...the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the TV is output from the system speakers. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with the TV. • The system cannot output an audio signal to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the system. If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack...
...unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied 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 BACK R AUDIO IN COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L S AT S AT VIDEO ...the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the TV is output from the system speakers. VCR AUDIO OUT L R TV with the TV. • The system cannot output an audio signal to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the system. If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack...
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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 MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT (L/R) ... 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 with audio cords. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to avoid hum and noise. Note Be sure to make the connections securely to select "VIDEO...
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 MONITOR OUT SURR L WOOFER AM FM 75 COAXIAL * AUDIO OUT (L/R) ... 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 with audio cords. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to avoid hum and noise. Note Be sure to make the connections securely to select "VIDEO...
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... Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to the system (see "Settings for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78). 6 Select a language using the Quick Setup. "/1 FUNCTION LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH ...RETURN CLEAR With cover opened. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to select "DVD." The guide message appears on the TV screen. Notes • The selectable language is selected and [ROOM SIZE...
... Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead) Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system. 3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to the system (see "Settings for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 78). 6 Select a language using the Quick Setup. "/1 FUNCTION LANGUAGE SETUP ENGLISH ...RETURN CLEAR With cover opened. 1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to select "DVD." The guide message appears on the TV screen. Notes • The selectable language is selected and [ROOM SIZE...
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...(page 78). • The distance and level of each setting, see "Using the Setup Display" on page 77. • The illustrations displayed for [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 81) do not appear on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 8 Select ... POSITION] number you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then select the item again. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD SETUP in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER BOX] is complete. When you need to the system using X/x, then press ENTER. If you can select varies, depending on these displays. 16 : 9 4 : 3 ...
...(page 78). • The distance and level of each setting, see "Using the Setup Display" on page 77. • The illustrations displayed for [SPEAKER SETUP] (page 81) do not appear on the [ROOM SIZE] setting. [SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions 8 Select ... POSITION] number you make a mistake Press O RETURN, then select the item again. To quit the Quick Setup Press DVD SETUP in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER BOX] is complete. When you need to the system using X/x, then press ENTER. If you can select varies, depending on these displays. 16 : 9 4 : 3 ...
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...projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (1 ft) from the TV set . Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as illustrated above , make sure that no magnetic object ...is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen. However, this system is magnetically shielded to prevent...
...projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (1 ft) from the TV set . Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in this system allows you connect an optional surround back speaker, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (place (D) as illustrated above , make sure that no magnetic object ...is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen. However, this system is magnetically shielded to prevent...
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...8226; 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 the instructions supplied with the disc. To return... to select a track, then press H or ENTER. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. Notes • The system can play discs recorded ...
...8226; 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 the instructions supplied with the disc. To return... to select a track, then press H or ENTER. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. Notes • The system can play discs recorded ...
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...It all discs give you want to the sound of the Super Audio CD to see which language the code represents. x When playing a DVD Depending on the left channel, you can select the audio format you the three choices above when in this case, the sound loses its ... code list on the layer configuration of the selected channel through both speakers. Note Not all depends on page 102 to be played. 4 Press ENTER. DVD DISPLAY AUDIO C/X/x/c/ ENTER With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio...
...It all discs give you want to the sound of the Super Audio CD to see which language the code represents. x When playing a DVD Depending on the left channel, you can select the audio format you the three choices above when in this case, the sound loses its ... code list on the layer configuration of the selected channel through both speakers. Note Not all depends on page 102 to be played. 4 Press ENTER. DVD DISPLAY AUDIO C/X/x/c/ ENTER With cover opened. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio...
