Sony 3-299-549-11-1, DAV-IS50 User Manual

3-299-549-11(1)

(1)

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

http://www.sony.net/

WARNING

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

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

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located at the bottom of the exterior.

For customers in Europe

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.

For customers in Europe

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 produc t 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.

Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives

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

Precautions

On power sources

• AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

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

• As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

About This Operating Instructions

About the S-AIR function

The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with the system:

• Surround amplifier (supplied): You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly.

• S-AIR receiver (optional): You can enjoy system sound in another room.

The

S-AIR receiver can be purchased as an

option (the depending on the area).

S-AIR product lineup differs

• The instructions in this Operating Instructions describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the control unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R, and DVD-RW/DVD-R.

• The default setting is underlined.

Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used. For details on the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74).

About This Operating Instructions.......... 3

About the S-AIR function ....................... 3

Playable Discs ......................................... 6

Getting Started

Step 1: Positioning the Speakers........... 12

Step 2: Connecting the System .............19

Step 3: Setting up the Wireless

System ............................................ 32

Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup .....34

Basic Operations

Playing a Disc ....................................... 38

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components .................................... 41

Enjoying Sound from all Speakers .......43

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc. ....................................... 44

Resuming Playback from the Point

Where You Stopped the Disc .........45

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program ................46

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order .....................47

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 48

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu ........................ 49

Changing the Sound.............................. 50

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or

[PLAY LIST] on a DVD-VR .........51

Viewing Information About the Disc ...52

Changing the Angles............................. 54

Displaying the Subtitles ........................ 55

Adjusting the Delay Between the

Picture and Sound........................... 55

(A/V SYNC) Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files .. 56 Playing MP3 Files and JPEG

Image Files as a Slide Show

with Sound...................................... 59

Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 60

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

Functions (Ver.2.0) ........................ 62

(PBC Playback)

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using

Decoding Mode .............................. 63

Selecting the Sound Mode.................... 65

Adjusting the Bass, Middle, and Treble

Level............................................... 66

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 67

Listening to the Radio .......................... 68

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 70

Control for HDMI/External Audio Device

Using the Control for HDMI Function

for “BRAVIA” Sync ...................... 70

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter ........................................... 73

Using an S-AIR Product ....................... 74

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote............................................ 80

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound... 82

(DUAL MONO)

Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume..... 83

(NIGHT MODE)

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................83

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display .................................. 84

Changing the Display Mode ................. 84

(INFORMATION MODE) Changing the Display Appearance

of the Soft-touch Buttons................ 85

(ILLUMINATION MODE)

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Restricting Playback of the Disc ........... 86

(PARENTAL CONTROL) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically .................................88

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................ 90

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................ 91

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display......................... 91

[VIDEO SETUP]

Settings for the HDMI .......................... 93

[HDMI SETUP]

Settings for the Audio ........................... 94

[AUDIO SETUP]

Other Settings........................................95

[SYSTEM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers....................... 96

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings..........99

Additional Information

Precautions.......................................... 100

Notes about the Discs ......................... 101

Troubleshooting.................................. 102

Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 110

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications...................................... 111

Glossary .............................................. 112

Language Code List............................ 114

Index to Parts and Controls ................ 115

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 121

Index ................................................... 124

Playable Discs

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

VR (Video Recording) mode

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs)

CD • Audio CD

DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL)

•Super VCD

• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format

• CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format

DATA CD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files conforming to ISO 96605) Level 1/ Level 2, or Joliet (extended format)

DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 files1), JPEG image files2), and DivX video files conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format)

3)4)

, and

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files

must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.

JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)).

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

DivX, DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

“DVD-RW”, “DVD+RW”, “DVD+R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 6

• CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extra

• CD Graphics disc

• DVD Audio

• Data DVD that does not contain MP3 files, JPEG image files or DivX video files

• DVD-RAM

• Super Audio CD Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8).

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card shaped, heart shaped).

• A disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

Ring

Label

• An adapter to convert an 8 cm disc to standard size.

Adapter

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it.

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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA-CDs/ DATA-DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play a Multi Session CD when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

Your system has a region code printed on the bottom of the control unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

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Note about playback operations of a DVD and VIDEO CD

Some playback operations of a DVD and VIDEO CD may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system will play a DVD or VIDEO CD according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVD or VIDEO CD.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder 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 (HDMITM) 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.

Getting Started

Unpacking

• Control unit (1)

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•Speakers

– Front left speaker (white

connector) (for wired connection only)

– Surround right speaker (gray

connector) (for wireless connection only)

•Subwoofer (1)

• Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR) (1)

• Speaker cord cover (1)

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– Front right speaker (red

connector) (for wired connection only)

– Center speaker (green

connector) (for wired connection only)

– Surround left speaker (blue

connector) (for wireless connection only)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Video Cord (1)

• Remote Commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Calibration microphone (1)

• Speaker cord holder (1)

• Wireless adapters

– Wireless transceiver

(EZW-RT10) (1)

– Wireless transmitter

(EZW-T100) (1)

• Speaker cords (2) (for surround speakers wired connection only)

• Brackets (5)

• Wrench (1)

• Operating Instructions

• Quick Start Guide (card) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit.

Note

• 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 sunlight 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.

Getting Started

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). It is recommended that the

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subwoofer should be placed (2).

Place speakers and subwoofer as illustrated below.

• 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.

Using the subwoofer efficiently

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

Close to a wall

Note

• 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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A Control unit B Front speaker (L) C Front speaker (R) D Center speaker E Surround speaker (L) F Surround speaker (R) G Subwoofer H Surround amplifier

• 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.

• 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.

TV, etc.

Note

• 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 to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staini ng or discolouration may result.

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

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, 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.

• When you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 88).

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

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Note on handling the subwoofer

• 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.

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• Do not hold the EZW-T100 slot when lifting the subwoofer.

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

Speaker unit

Subwoofer

Slits

EZW-T100 slot

Installing the speakers on the wall

Before installing the speakers on the wall, you need to decide which surround speakers connection you want. You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways.

A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)

Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system. For details, see “Step 2: Connecting the System” (page 19).

The surround speakers supplied are for wireless connection. If you want to change to wired connection, you need to change the surround speaker cords. For details on changing the speaker cords, see step 2 to 4 of “Installing the speakers to the wall” below.

Caution

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• 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.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

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

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

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

using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied).

Wrench (supplied)

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Rear cap

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

(2)

(1)

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

5 Thread the speaker cords through hole 3.

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

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

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

(2)

(1)

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

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

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

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About connecting speaker cord

The connectors of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be connected. There are 2 types of speaker cord for surround speaker. You can change the surround speaker cord depending on the type of speaker connection.

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Black

Do not catch the

speaker cords insulation in the speaker terminals.

• You can remove the speaker cords (for wired connection) 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

• You cannot remove the speaker cords (for wireless connection) from the connector.

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.

Note

Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate speaker terminals: 3 to +, and # to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

Step 2: Connecting the System

See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 7 on the following pages.

Note

• Be sure to make connection securely to avoid hum and noise.

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways.

A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)

Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system.

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A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)

5 Portable audio source

5 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter

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5 VCR, digital

satellite receiver,

or PlayStation,

etc.

3 Wireless

transmitter

Front of the control unit

Bottom of the subwoofer

Rear of the subwoofer

SPEAKER

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY FOR SS-IS15

ONLY FOR HCD-IS50

CENTERSUR LSUR RFRONT LFRONT R

6 AM loop antenna (aerial)

6 FM wire antenna (aerial)

1 Plug

7 AC power cord (mains lead)

4 TV

2 Front speaker (R)

2 Front speaker (L)

Surround amplifier

EZW-RT

S-AIR ID

SPEAKER

A B C

PAIRING

SURROUND SELECTOR

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

7 AC power cord (mains lead)

3 Wireless transceiver

2 Center

speaker

2 Surround speaker (L)

2 Surround speaker (R)

B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)

5 VCR, digital

satellite receiver,

or PlayStation,

etc.

Rear of the subwoofer

5 Portable audio source

Front of the control unit

Bottom of the subwoofer

SPEAKER

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY FOR SS-IS15

ONLY FOR HCD-IS50

CENTERSUR LSUR RFRONT LFRONT R

5 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

4 TV

6 AM loop

antenna (aerial)

6 FM wire antenna (aerial)

1 Plug

7 AC power cord (mains lead)

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2 Front speaker (R)

2 Front speaker (L)

2 Surround

speaker (R)

2 Center speaker

2 Surround speaker (L)

1 Connecting the Control unit

Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL terminal on the bottom of the subwoofer. Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.

Bottom of the subwoofer

Rear of the control unit

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Rear of the subwoofer

SPEAKER

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY FOR SS-IS15

ONLY FOR HCD-IS50

DMPORT

CENTERSUR LSUR RFRONT LFRONT R

Plug

Screws

Note

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

• Before connecting the control unit, place the subwoofer on a stable work surface that is larger than the subwoofer.

• Be sure to place a soft cloth on the work surface to avoid damaging the surface of the subwoofer.

2 Connecting the Speakers

A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)

Insert the speaker connector of the front and center speakers into the FRONT L, FRONT R, and CENTER jacks on the bottom of the subwoofer respectively, and insert the speaker connector of the surround speakers into the SPEAKER L and SPEAKER R jacks on the rear of the surround amplifier respectively.

Center speakerFront speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

Speaker cords

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EZW-T100 slot (For details, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74)).

CAUTION

Please do not remove the screws before installing the EZW-T100.

Red

Rear of the subwoofer

Rear panel of the surround amplifier

EZW-RT10

S-AIR ID

PAIRING

SURROUND SELECTOR

Green

White

Bottom of the subwoofer

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY FOR HCD-IS50

SPEAKER

ONLY FOR SS-IS15

CENTERSUR LSUR RFRONT LFRONT R

Blue

SPEAKER

Speaker cords

A B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

Surround speaker (L)

Surround speaker (R)

Gray

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B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)

Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the corresponding SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the speaker cords have the same colour as the jacks to be connected.

Center speakerFront speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

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Speaker cords

EZW-T100 slot (For details, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74).

CAUTION

Please do not remove the screws before installing the EZW-T100.

Red

Rear of the subwoofer

SYSTEM CONTROL

ONLY FOR HCD-IS50

SPEAKER

ONLY FOR SS-IS15

CENTERSUR LSUR RFRONT LFRONT R

Gray Blue

Speaker cords

Surround speaker (L)Surround speaker (R)

Green

White

Bottom of the subwoofer

3 Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver

You can transmit sound from the S-AIR main unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver. An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function. To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver into the subwoofer, surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver. For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74).

Note

• When you insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall outlet (mains).

• Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/transceiver.

• Insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up.

• Insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.

• Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.

• Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.

To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit (subwoofer)

1 Remove the screws and detach the slot cover.

Rear of the subwoofer

Slot cover

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Note

• Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing the caution mark. Do not remove other screws.

• The slot cover is no longer necessary; however, keep it after detaching.

2 Insert the wireless transmitter.

Rear of the subwoofer

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3 Make sure to use the same screws to secure the wireless transmitter.

Rear of the subwoofer

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Note

• Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter.

To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier)

EZW-RT10

S-AIR ID

PAIRI NG

SURROUND SELECTOR

SPEAKER

A B C

SURROUND SURROUND

BACK

-R

Wireless transceiver

4 Connecting the TV

Use the parts as follows:

• Video cord (1)

To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not supplied) (A). For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI). When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting with the digital cord (B).

Audio cord (not supplied)

White Red

Digital optical cord (not supplied)

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To the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV

To the digital optical output jack of the TV

Rear of the control unit

DMPORT

HDMI** cable (not supplied)

To the HDMI IN jack of the TV

Video cord (supplied)

To the VIDEO IN jack of the TV

Component video cord (not supplied)*

Green Blue Red

To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks of the TV

* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to

progressive format (page 37).

** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 36).

Note

• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

• When connecting the HDMI cable, make sure that the direction of jacks are the same.

• When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks into place.

• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV (AUDIO

IN) jacks (A) or TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (B) instead of the TV.

5 Connecting the other components

You can enjoy the connected component using the speakers of the system.

Rear of the control unit

Getting Started

Digital coaxial cord

(not supplied)

To the digital coaxial output jack of another component (e.g.: digital satellite receiver)

DMPORT

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 73).

Note

• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while

pressing A.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the control unit while the system is turned on.

• You can assign a digital sound input corresponding with the function “TV” and “SAT/CABLE.” For details, see [DIGITAL IN] (page 95).

If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs

You can enjoy the sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the components as follows.

Getting Started

Control unit

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.

:Signal flow

Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive the sound from more than two components.

6 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

Getting Started

Rear of the control unit

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)

Note

• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

DMPORT

Note

• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.

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

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

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

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

Outdoor FM

Control unit

antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

FM 75 COAXIAL

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