Sony 3-299-270-21-2 User Manual

Home Theatre System

3-299-270-21(2)

Operating Instructions HT-IS100

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

In door use only.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representa tive for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. F or any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Copyrights

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Do not climb on the subwoofer, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or system damage may result.

On power sources

• Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the subwoofer.

• If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet (mains) only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

• The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

• Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

On heat buildup

Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the system temperature of the back and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the system.

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the system.

• Do not place the system near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything at the rear of the subwoofer that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the system near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the system is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result,

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and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the system on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other compo nents, be sure to turn off and unplug the system.

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the system further away from the TV set.

On cleaning

Clean the system with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Precautions...............................................3

Getting Started

Supplied Accessories ...............................6

Step 1: Positioning the Speakers..............7

Step 2: Connecting the Speakers............15

Step 3a: Connecting the Components with

HDMI Jacks.....................................16

Step 3b: Connecting the Components

without HDMI Jacks........................18

Step 4: Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

.........................................................22

Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord

(Mains Lead)....................................24

Step 6: Calibrating the Appropriate

Settings Automatically ....................24

(Auto Calibration)

Setting up the Sound Output of the

Connected Component ....................28

Function for Conversion of Video Signals

.........................................................29

Connecting the Other Components........30

Playback Options

Index to Parts and Controls....................32

Enjoying TV...........................................35

Enjoying Other Components..................36

Surround Functions

Enjoying the Surround Effects...............38

Adjusting the Bass, Middle, and Treble

Level ................................................40

Enjoying the Movies at Night................40

“BRAVIA” Sync features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?.....................41

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync........41

Enjoying a Blu-ray Disc/DVD...............43

(One-Touch Play)

Enjoying the TV sound from the Speakers

.........................................................43

(System Audio Control)

Turning off the TV, System, and

Connected Components...................45

(System Power Off)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations ...................... 46

Listening to the Radio ........................... 47

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) .... 49

Advanced Settings

Controlling the Connected Sony

Components with the Remote......... 50

Changing the Input Button Assignments of

the Remote ...................................... 53

Settings and Adjustments Using the

Amplifier Menu .............................. 54

Reassigning the audio inputs................. 63

Using an S-AIR Product........................ 65

Using the IR repeater............................. 72

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 73

Specifications........................................ 76

Glossary................................................. 77

Index...................................................... 79

Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

Please check the following accessories in the package.

Remote commander (RM-AAU035) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Optical cable (2.5 m) (1)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

Calibration mic (1)

Speaker (with Remote commander receiver) (1)

Speakers (4)

Extra speaker pedestal (1)

Brackets (5)

Wrench (1)

Screw (+PSW4 × 12) (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Quick Start Guide (card) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor ( ) to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Step 1: Positioning the Speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (1). Sony recommends that the subwoofer should be placed (2).

Place speakers and subwoofer as illustrated below.

Front left speaker

Center speaker

Subwoofer

1 1 1

Front right speaker

Using the subwoofer efficiently

To reinforce the bass sound, place the subwoofer possible close to a wall.

Close to a wall

Notes

• If the subwoofer is to be placed ahead of the front speaker, the distance should be less than 0.5 m.*

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Surround left speaker Surround right speaker

Tips

• You can also place the subwoofer either side, facing the listening position.

• When you install the speaker, the speaker face may be unstable. In this case, use a commercially available wire clamper or a commercially available tape, etc., to secure the speaker cord.

• You may not get the bass sound efficiently when the

subwoofer is placed outside (3). You need to adjust the setting of the distance from the listening position.

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• Do not place objects on the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed.

• Do not place the subwoofer under a desk or in a cabinet, etc.

• Do not place the subwoofer back of the obstruction, such as TV, etc. Middle range sound will fall.

TV, etc.

Notes

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached with the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring po wder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

• Image distortion on the TV screen may occur depending on the location of the subwoofer. In this case, place the subwoofer away from the TV.

Tip

• When you change the positions of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Step 6: Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 24).

Notes on handling the subwoofer

• Place a soft cloth under the subwoofer when you lay the subwoofer down for connection.

• Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer.

Getting Started

Slits

• Do not push the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed.

Speaker unit

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Installing the speakers on a wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes of the bracket. 2 Secure the bracket to the wall using hole 1.

Tip

• To prevent the speaker from rotating, use the hole 2, too.

3 Remove the rear cap using the wrench (supplied), and remove the speaker pedestal

using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied).

Wrench (supplied)

Rear cap

4 Push A with the supplied wrench (1), and then remove the speaker cords (2).

(2)

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(1)

When the lever is down, the speaker cords are locked.

When the lever is up, the speaker cords can be removed.

5 Thread the speaker cords through hole 3.

6 Reconnect the detached speaker cords, matching 3/# to the appropriate speaker

terminals (1), and then push the lever down completely (2).

(2)

(1)

Tip

• If it is difficult to push the lever down, use the wrench (supplied).

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7 Reattach the rear cap using the wrench (supplied).

8 Secure the speaker to the bracket with the screw in step 3 using hole 4.

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers 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 not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

About the center speaker

You can remove the remote commander receiver from the center speaker, allowing them to be used separately. You can also install the remote commander receiver with the center speaker on a wall.

1 Remove the remote commander receiver using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied).

2 Secure the speaker with the screw.

To use the center speaker and remote commander receiver separately.

Center speaker

Getting Started

Extra speaker pedestal (supplied)

To install the remote commander receiver on a wall.

Center speaker

Remote commander receiver

Screw in step 1

Bracket

Screw (+PSW4 × 12) (supplied)

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Tip

• You can remove the speaker cords from the connector. With the catch facing down, press and hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove the speaker cords from the connector (2).

(1)

(2)

Catch

Note

• When you reconnect the speaker cords to the connector, be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate speaker terminals: 3 to +, and # to –. Connect the cord with white letters or lines (to which a black tube is also attached on one side) to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

White letters or lines Black tube

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

Step 2: Connecting the Speakers

Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to their corresponding SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords are the same color as the jacks to be connected. Connect the cord of the remote commander receiver to the IR-R100 jack.

Center

Remote commander receiver

speaker

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

Speaker cords

Getting Started

Green

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

Gray

TV OUT

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

Surround right speaker

White

Red

VIDEO

HDMI

DVD IN SAT IN

VIDEO IN

SAT IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

PR/

Bottom of the subwoofer

Blue

Speaker cords

Surround left speaker

Step 3a: Connecting the Components with HDMI Jacks

Sony recommends that you connect components to the system using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images.

However, it is necessary to connect the audio output of the TV to the audio input of the system using an optical cable in order to listen to the TV’s sound from the system.

For details on the Control for HDMI function, see ““BRAVIA” Sync features” (page 41).

Blu-ray Disc player (recorder),

“PlayStation 3”

Audio/video signal

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

DVD player (recorder)

Audio/video signal

TV OUT

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

Audio signal

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SAT IN

HDMI

VIDEO

DVD IN SAT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

Audio/video signal

Satellite tuner

Audio/video signal

Bottom of the subwoofer

MONITOR

OUT

PR/

A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical cable (supplied)

TV monitor, projector, etc.

: Signal flow

Notes

• For details on connecting to components without HDMI jacks, see page 18.

• The HDMI jack has priority when you connect the component to the system using the HDMI input jacks and other input jacks at the same time.

Notes on HDMI connections

• You can enjoy high quality images using an HDMI cable with an HDMI logo. Sony recommends that

you use a Sony HDMI cable.

• Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a

component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be

suppressed by the connected component.

• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency or the number of channels of audio output

signals from the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the

image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may be not output. In this case, check the specification of the connected component.

• Sony does not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.

• Regardless of which input is selected for the system, video signals from the input jack selected the

last time are output from the HDMI TV OUT jack.

Getting Started

Step 3b: Connecting the Components without HDMI Jacks

When you connect a DVD player (recorder), satellite tuner, VCR, etc., that has no HDMI jacks, you can choose the connecting combination of the system. This subwoofer is equipped with a function for converting video signals. For details, see “Function for Conversion of Video Signals” (page 29).

Connecting a TV monitor

The image from a visual component connected to this subwoofer can be displayed on a TV monitor, projector, etc.

TV monitor, projector, etc.

Audio signal

Video signal

INPUT

Bottom of the subwoofer

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

A Optical cable (supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

TV OUT

HDMI

VIDEO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SAT IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

DVD IN SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

PR/ C

: Signal flow

C Component video cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the subwoofer.

• Be sure to turn on the subwoofer when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the subwoofer. If the power supply of the subwoofer is not turned on, neither video nor audio signal is transmitted.

Tips

• You can reassign the analog audio input using the AUDIO IN ASSIGNABLE jacks. For details, see “Reassigning the analog audio input” (page 63).

• You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.

• To output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the subwoofer, be sure to

– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the OPTICAL TV IN jacks of the subwoofer.

– turn off or mute the TV’s volume.

Connecting a DVD player (recorder)

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player (recorder). You can reassign the digital audio input using the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SAT IN jack. For details, see “Reassigning the digital audio input” (page 64).

DVD player (recorder)

Audio signal

Video signal

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A Optical cable (not supplied) B Coaxial cord (not supplied)

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

OPTICAL

C Component video cord (not supplied)

TV OUT

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

VIDEO

HDMI

DVD IN SAT IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

PR/

Bottom of the subwoofer

: Signal flow

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Connecting a satellite tuner

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner. If the satellite tuner does not have an OPTICAL OUT jack, connect the system using the COAXIAL SAT IN jack.

Satellite tuner

Audio signal

Video signal

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

A Optical cable (not supplied) B Coaxial cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

TV OUT

HDMI

DVD IN SAT IN

VIDEO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SAT IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

MONITOR

OUT

PR/

Bottom of the subwoofer

: Signal flow

Connecting a VCR

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.

VCR

Audio signal

Video signal

Getting Started

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

TV OUT

HDMI

DVD IN SAT IN

VIDEO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SAT IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

MONITOR

OUT

PR/

Bottom of the subwoofer

: Signal flow

Step 4: Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

Connecting the AM loop antenna (aerial)

The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.

The cords can be connected to either terminal.

Bottom of the subwoofer

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY

CENTER

TV OUT

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

FRONT R FRONT

Insert the cords by pushing down the terminal clamp.

HDMI

SAT IN

Insert until this part.

Note

• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV component, as noise may result.

Tip

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.

Connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.

Getting Started

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

Bottom of the subwoofer

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY

CENTER

TV OUT

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

FRONT R FRONT

HDMI

SAT IN

Notes

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

Tip

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the subwoofer to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Bottom of the subwoofer

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR REMOTE

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY

CENTER

TV OUT

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

FRONT R FRONT

HDMI

SAT IN

Step 5: Connecting the AC

Step 6: Calibrating the

Power Cord (Mains Lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer to a wall outlet (mains), connect all the speakers to the subwoofer (page 15).

Rear of the subwoofer

To a wall outlet (mains)

AC power cord (mains lead)

Note

• After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), wait about 20 seconds before turning on the power by pressing "/1.

Appropriate Settings Automatically

(Auto Calibration)

This subwoofer is equipped with D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the subwoofer.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position.

• Measure the frequency characteristics.*

* The measurement result is not utilized for signals

with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.

The D.C.A.C. is designed to obtain proper sound balance in your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels and balance manually according to your preference. For details, see “Setting the speaker level” (page 57).

Before performing the Auto Calibration

Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 15).

• The ECM-AC2 jack is used for the calibration mic (supplied) only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the subwoofer and the calibration mic.

• During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and to get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between the calibration mic and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacles from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.

Notes

• If the muting function is on when you perform the

Auto Calibration, it will turn off automatically.

• When you use the S-AIR product, disconnect the

headphones.

Bottom of the subwoofer

BD IN DVD IN SAT IN

IR IN IR OUT1 IR OUT2

DMPORT

DC 5V

0.7A MAX

EZW-T100 DIGITAL

IR REMOTE

ECM-AC2 IR-R100

ANTENNA

FM AM

75 COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TV IN DVD IN SAT IN

SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15

To ECM-AC2 jack

TV OUT

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

SAT IN

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR LCENTER

VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ASSIGNABLE

Calibration mic

DVD IN SAT IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

Getting Started

MONITOR

OUT

P C

PR/

1 Connect the calibration mic (supplied)

to the ECM-AC2 jack on the subwoofer.

2 Set up the calibration mic.

Place the calibration mic at your listening position. You can also use a stool or tripod so that the calibration mic remains at the same height as your ears.

Tip

• The front of each speaker should face the calibration mic. You will get a more accurate measurement.

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Performing the Auto Calibration

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

DMPORTTUNER/BANDVIDEO

F1 F2

A/BDIGITALANALOG

TONE

NIGHT MODE

AMP MENU

ENTERCLEAR

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

MENU/HOME

TV CH +

PRESET +

HmM

C, X, x, c,

THEATRE

TV BD DVD SAT

SOUND FIELD

BD/DVD

TOP MENU MENU

123

DISPLAY

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH -

PRESET -

TUNING - TUNING +

1 Press ?/1.

The system turns on.

2 Press AMP MENU.

Point the remote at the remote sensor ( ) on the remote commander receiver.

?/1

Input buttons

AMP MENU

4 Press x/X to select “A. CAL START,”

then press .

The Auto Calibration starts after the countdown.

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds to complete. The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

Speaker existance TONE

Speaker gain, distance, frequency response

Subwoofer gain and distance SUBWOOFER

Notes

• If “PHONES” appears, you cannot perform the Auto Calibration. Disconnect the headphones from the SAIR product you are using, then restart the Auto Calibration.

• If “CHECK MIC” appears, you cannot perform the Auto Calibration. Connect the calibration mic, then restart the Auto Calibration.

Tip

• When the Auto Calibration starts:

– Stand some distance from the speakers and the

listening position to avoid measurement failure. This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate

measurement.

To cancel the Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process:

–Press .

– Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT

SELECTOR on the subwoofer.

– Change the volume level.

T.S.P.

Remote commander receiver

Remote sensor

3 Press x/X repeatedly until “A. CAL

MENU” appears on the top panel display, then press or c.

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Sony 3-299-270-21-2 User Manual

Precautions

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Supplied Accessories

Step 1: Positioning the Speakers

Step 2: Connecting the Speakers

Step 3a: Connecting the Components with HDMI Jacks

Step 3b: Connecting the Components without HDMI Jacks

Step 4: Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)