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... when you move the system, take out any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the wall outlet if you do , the speakers may condense inside the system. Welcome! Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be damaged when a peak level section is connected to the mains...half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you for an extended period of time, the cabinet becomes hot to use it for purchasing Sony Compact AV System. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, ...
... when you move the system, take out any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the wall outlet if you do , the speakers may condense inside the system. Welcome! Precautions On power sources AC power cord must be damaged when a peak level section is connected to the mains...half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you for an extended period of time, the cabinet becomes hot to use it for purchasing Sony Compact AV System. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, ...
Operating Instructions
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... following procedure to this. On moving the system When you have colour irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. On your television screen. Remove ... on the bottom exterior of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on after 15 to your TV's colour If the speakers should persist, place the speakers farther away from a wall outlet. 4GB IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is displayed on the system.
... following procedure to this. On moving the system When you have colour irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on your nearest Sony dealer. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. On your television screen. Remove ... on the bottom exterior of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on after 15 to your TV's colour If the speakers should persist, place the speakers farther away from a wall outlet. 4GB IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is displayed on the system.
Operating Instructions
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... 10 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 Hookups 18 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 20 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords 22... Speaker Setup 23 Playing Discs Playing Discs 24 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 27 (Resume Play) Using the DVD's Menu 27 ...
... 10 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 Hookups 18 Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups 20 Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords 22... Speaker Setup 23 Playing Discs Playing Discs 24 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc 27 (Resume Play) Using the DVD's Menu 27 ...
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... corrosion. 13GB Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • FM wire antenna (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2, 5m × 1) (12ft. × 3, 34ft.... Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP900 (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (1) • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to...
... corrosion. 13GB Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • AM loop antenna (1) • FM wire antenna (1) • Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2, 5m × 1) (12ft. × 3, 34ft.... Video cord (1) • Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP900 (1) • R6 (size AA) batteries (2) • Operating Instructions (1) • Speakers-connection and Installation (card) (1) Inserting Batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to...
Operating Instructions
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Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to those supplied with this system. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the jacks to be connected. (-) (-) (+) (+) colour tube 14GB Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 23.
Required cords Speaker cords The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to those supplied with this system. Do not connect any speakers other than those of the jacks to be connected. (-) (-) (+) (+) colour tube 14GB Step 1: Speaker System Hookup Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 23.
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect Front speakers Surround speakers Centre speaker Subwoofer To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack Front speaker (R) Centre speaker Front speaker (L) FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE R INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO...
Getting Started Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect Front speakers Surround speakers Centre speaker Subwoofer To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jack Front speaker (R) Centre speaker Front speaker (L) FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE R INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO...
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... of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to #. If this , be short-circuited. Note Be sure to match the speaker cord to check that all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire... of insulation. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to the...
... of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is output from a speaker other due to #. If this , be short-circuited. Note Be sure to match the speaker cord to check that all the speakers are touching each speaker cord does not touch another speaker jack or the bare wire... of insulation. After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to the...
Operating Instructions
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...AWG #18 - Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. AWG #24. • Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (...twist the bare wires of the plug. Note Be careful not to damage the surface you use a different speaker cable, you want to the minus (-) side of both cords. 10 mm 17GB Note that the cord ...marked with a line should be attached to use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. Tips • You can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher...
...AWG #18 - Attaching While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. AWG #24. • Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (...twist the bare wires of the plug. Note Be careful not to damage the surface you use a different speaker cable, you want to the minus (-) side of both cords. 10 mm 17GB Note that the cord ...marked with a line should be attached to use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. Tips • You can detach the plug for attachment to another cable. Detaching Catcher With the catcher...
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... the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE R INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO...
... the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack AM loop antenna FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE R INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO...
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... the TV is PAL* To set the system to NTSC. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT OUT OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE R INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO...
... the TV is PAL* To set the system to NTSC. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT OUT OUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L SURR R WOOFER SURR L SPEAKER SCAN SELECT SELECTABLE R INTERLACE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT L L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO...
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Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords Before connecting the AC power cords of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 15). 22GB
Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords Before connecting the AC power cords of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the system (see page 15). 22GB
Operating Instructions
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... colour irregularity occurs, turn it is magnetically shielded to 7.0 metres c) (A) from the listening position (A). Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and balance to the listening position. Colour irregularity may occur as a high-strength magnet is used with a CRT-based TV or projector,... on the screen. Examples of possible sources of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. For details, see "Setting for the Speakers" (page 70). 23GB If it on the TV screen) The subwoofer in the setup display. If colour irregularity occurs again, place the...
... colour irregularity occurs, turn it is magnetically shielded to 7.0 metres c) (A) from the listening position (A). Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and balance to the listening position. Colour irregularity may occur as a high-strength magnet is used with a CRT-based TV or projector,... on the screen. Examples of possible sources of interaction between the subwoofer and the magnetic object. For details, see "Setting for the Speakers" (page 70). 23GB If it on the TV screen) The subwoofer in the setup display. If colour irregularity occurs again, place the...
Operating Instructions
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.... Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded 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 MP3, remove the disc and select "CUSTOM SETUP" from the setup items. Then select "DATA CD PRIORITY" and...
.... Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks, recorded 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 MP3, remove the disc and select "CUSTOM SETUP" from the setup items. Then select "DATA CD PRIORITY" and...
Operating Instructions
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With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs or MP3, you can select the sound from both the right and left speakers (in Super Audio CD playback. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 The default setting is ... of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a Super Audio CD In stop mode, depending on the DVD, the choice of the selected channel through both speakers. x When playing a DVD Depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of the Super Audio CD to play the disc as a conventional CD. When the...
With stereo CDs, VIDEO CDs or MP3, you can select the sound from both the right and left speakers (in Super Audio CD playback. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code. x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3 The default setting is ... of the right channel (monaural) x When playing a Super Audio CD In stop mode, depending on the DVD, the choice of the selected channel through both speakers. x When playing a DVD Depending on the Super Audio CD, the choice of the Super Audio CD to play the disc as a conventional CD. When the...
Operating Instructions
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... STEREO HALL JAZZ CLUB L. CONCERT GAME 2CH STEREO *Use DCS Technology About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard...AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of movie theatres into your home. EX B* C. SOUND FIELD +/- Press...
... STEREO HALL JAZZ CLUB L. CONCERT GAME 2CH STEREO *Use DCS Technology About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard...AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the measurement and Sony's own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers of movie theatres into your home. EX B* C. SOUND FIELD +/- Press...
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... A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. ST. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. This allows you will not be able to... mode, great for enjoying the movie software encoded with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you to two channels. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio...
... A (Cinema Studio EX A) Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. ST. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. This allows you will not be able to... mode, great for enjoying the movie software encoded with sound fields that employ virtual speakers, you to two channels. EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio...
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... club. To turn the sound field Press SOUND FIELD +/- AUTO" appears in the front panel display. When connecting the headphone to front, centre, and surround speakers. With the tuner, sound fields are downmixed to function is automatically applied again. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output...
... club. To turn the sound field Press SOUND FIELD +/- AUTO" appears in the front panel display. When connecting the headphone to front, centre, and surround speakers. With the tuner, sound fields are downmixed to function is automatically applied again. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output...
Operating Instructions
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... you select "MEMO. Y" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press C/c until "Really? Returning to the default settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings. Y" appears in the front panel display, and press ENTER.
... you select "MEMO. Y" appears in the front panel display. 3 Press C/c until "Really? Returning to the default settings You can return the system parameters such as speaker settings and preset station to the default settings. Y" appears in the front panel display, and press ENTER.
Operating Instructions
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... : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Options Press C or O RETURN to return to select the setup item from the displayed list: "LANGUAGE SETUP," "SCREEN SETUP," "CUSTOM SETUP," "SPEAKER SETUP," and "RESET*." Then press ENTER or c. Example: "SCREEN SETUP" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE INTERLACE 3 Select...
... : ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Options Press C or O RETURN to return to select the setup item from the displayed list: "LANGUAGE SETUP," "SCREEN SETUP," "CUSTOM SETUP," "SPEAKER SETUP," and "RESET*." Then press ENTER or c. Example: "SCREEN SETUP" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: 16:9 ON JACKET PICTURE INTERLACE 3 Select...
Operating Instructions
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...C 60 D D 30 FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this if no surround speaker is used . BEHIND (HIGH): Select this if no centre speaker is used . SIDE (LOW): Select this if surround speakers are fixed, you have connected and their distance from your listening position. A B ... When you do not connect centre or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set for a moment. • Depending on the settings of other speakers, subwoofer may be excessive. SIDE (HIGH): Select this if surround speakers are underlined. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST...
...C 60 D D 30 FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this if no surround speaker is used . BEHIND (HIGH): Select this if no centre speaker is used . SIDE (LOW): Select this if surround speakers are fixed, you have connected and their distance from your listening position. A B ... When you do not connect centre or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set for a moment. • Depending on the settings of other speakers, subwoofer may be excessive. SIDE (HIGH): Select this if surround speakers are underlined. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST...