Sony DAV-LF1 User Manual

2-108-606-15(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV -LF1

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The label is located on the rear of the control unit.

Precautions

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• 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.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause damage to the lenses. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 30 minutes before operating the unit.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On power sources

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

On placement

• Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet sh ould be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• Do not block the cooling fan or ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the cooling fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction.

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

On operation

• If the system is brou ght directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

• For power saving purposes, set the system to standby mode by pressing the "/1 button (the standby indicator lights up). To turn off the system completely, remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains).

• Do not carry the system while it is turned on.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

On your TV’s color

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV at once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

On moving the system

When you carry the system, use the following procedure to protect the inner mechanism.

1 Make sure that a disc is removed from the

system.

2 Press FUNCTION on the remote or touch

the Touch Panel (page 42) repeatedly to select “DVD.”

3 Touch the Touch Panel Sensor .

(page 42) and Z of the control unit simultaneously for a few seconds until the front panel display changes to “Mecha Lock.” If some messages other than “Mecha Lock” appear, ignore them.

To cancel, press "/1.

4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)

from the wall outlet (mains).

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Note

Do not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or operate the control unit as it may break.

Table of Contents

Welcome! ................................................ 3

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

About This Manual ................................. 7

This System Can Play the Following

Discs ................................................. 7

Terms for Discs.......................................7

Notes about Discs ...................................9

Guide to the Control Menu Display......10

Getting Started

Unpacking ............................................. 12

Using the Remote.................................. 13

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup........... 15

Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups........ 23

Step 3: TV and Video Component

Hookups..........................................25

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords

(Mains Leads) and Powering On .... 29

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless

System ............................................ 30

Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup .....35

Speaker Setup........................................ 37

Playing Discs

Playing Discs ........................................40

Operating by the Touch Panel

Sensor .............................................42

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc ..................... 43

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu ........................ 44

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver. 2.0)......................................... 44

(PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ............... 45

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................47

Creating Your Own Program ................ 49

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order .....................51

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly ............................... 52

(Repeat Play) Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc .............................................. 53

(Scan, Slow-motion Play)

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Index/Album/File ........................... 54

Viewing Disc Information .................... 56

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound.............................. 61

Enjoying Surround Sound .................... 63

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers ......................................... 67

Using the Sound Effect......................... 67

Using Various Additional Functions

Changing the Angles ............................ 68

Displaying Subtitles.............................. 69

Locking Discs ....................................... 70

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Other Operations

Controlling TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 75

Using the SONY TV DIRECT

Function.......................................... 77

Using the Video or Other Units ............ 79

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(Dual Mono)................................... 79

Enjoying the Radio ............................... 80

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ... 83

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 84

Changing the Brightness of the Front

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

Returning to the Default Settings ......... 85

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display........................86

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................87

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Settings for the Display......................... 87

(SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings .................................... 89

(CUSTOM SETUP)

Settings for the Speakers.......................90

(SPEAKER SETUP)

Quick Setup and Resetting the

System ............................................ 95

(SETUP)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................... 96

Specifications ........................................99

Glossary ..............................................101

Index to Parts and Controls................. 104

Language Code List ............................ 109

DVD Setup Menu List ........................ 110

AMP Menu List .................................. 112

Index ................................................... 113

Quick Reference for Remote

Commander ...................... Back cover

About This Manual

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

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Format of discs

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files)

Disc logo

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Functions available in VIDEO CD mode

Functions available in CD mode

Functions available in Super Audio CD and Audio CD mode

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files)

* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Audio CD

Disc logo

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Terms for Discs

• Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

• Chapter

Section of a picture or a music piece that is smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

• Album

Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.

• Track

Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, CD, or MP3.

• Index (Super Audio CD, CD) / Video

Index (VIDEO CD)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 44), the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.”

• File

Section of a picture on a data CD containing JPEG image files.

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Disc

DVD structure

VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD structure

MP3 structure

JPEG structure

Title

Chapter

Track

Index

Album

Track

Album

File

Disc

Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play highresolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs 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 audio tracks and images 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 back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.

DVDs labeled will also play on this system.

ALL

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

Examples of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG”)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format

– video CD format

– MP3/JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• Progressive JPEG file

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,

defined by ISO (International Organization for standardization)

Do not load the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page 8,

103).

• A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still left on it.

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 player 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, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

Note that discs created in the 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 playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

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

** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes about Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

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.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction.

Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.

Total number of Currently playing title number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: track number)

Currently playing chapter number (VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD: index number)

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

titles or tracks

recorded

Disc name or disc type

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12

1 8 ( 3 4

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

Currently playing title name

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

Playback status (NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)

DVD

Type of disc being played back

Current setting Options

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

SUBTITLE Select:

List of Control Menu Items

DISC Displays the disc name or the disc type inserted into the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 54)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 54)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 55)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 55)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 46, 54) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3 only) (page 46, 54)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 55)

TIME (page 55) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page 61)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 69) Displays the subtitles.

ENTER

Selects the title (DVD) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).

Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played.

Selects the track (Super Audio CD/CD/MP3) to be played.

Displays the index and selects the index (Super Audio CD) to be played.

Inputs the time code for picture and music searching.

Changes the audio setting.

Changes the subtitle language.

ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 47) Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.

FILE (JPEG only) (page 47) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played.

DATE (JPEG only) (page 60) Displays the date information.

ANGLE (DVD only) (page 68) Changes the angle.

PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 51)

REPEAT (page 52) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 70)

Tips

• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:

Control Menu display

Selects the play mode.

track/album, or contents of program repeatedly.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

Control Menu display off

The Control Menu items vary, depending on the disc.

• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you set the [REPEAT] setting to

[OFF].

• The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green when multiple angles are recorded on the disc.

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Speakers (5)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Control unit (1)

• IR transmitter

• IR receiver

• IR receiver stand

• External receiver (1)

• Cover (S) (4)

• Cleaning cloth for the front panel (80 mm × 80 mm) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP320 (1)

• Size AAA (R03) batteries (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Speakers - Connection and Installation (card) (1)

The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are for this system only. You cannot use a commercially available extension cord.

Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) cannot receive infrared ray because of the position. For details, see “Using the IR receiver” (page 32).

a)b)

(1)

Using the Remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the center speaker.

Remove the cover.

Getting Started

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.

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About the remote sensor

Using the center speaker

Point the remote at the remote sensor on the center speaker.

(remote sensor)

Center Speaker

Without using the center speaker

Point the remote at the remote sensor on the external receiver. Connect the external receiver to the REMOTE CONTROL jack of the subwoofer (page 107).

SubwooferRemote sensor

EURO AV ANTENNA

OUTPUT(TO TV)

VIDEO

VIDEO DIR-T1

FRONT R CENTER FRONT L

IMPEDANCE USE 4

SPEAKER

AUDIO

PHONES

REMOTE CONTROL

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SAT

VIDEO

COAXIAL

SYSYTEM CONNECTOR

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 37.

Connecting the subwoofer

Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack of the subwoofer. To insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONNECTOR cord, press and hold both sides of the plug.

Subwoofer

EURO AV ANTENNA

OUTPUT(TO TV)

VIDEO DIR-T1

VIDEO

PHONES

REMOTE CONTROL

AUDIO

VIDEO

SAT

FRONT R

CENTER FRONT L

IMPEDANCE USE 4

SPEAKER

FM 75

COAXIAL

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SYSYTEM CONNECTOR

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SYSTEM CONNECTOR cord

Control unit

Notes

• Do not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or operate the control unit as it may break.

• Before connecting/disconnecting the SYSTEM CONNECTOR cord, make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (mains).

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 be connected.

(–) (+)

color tube

(–)

(+)

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Required equipments for the wireless system

IR transmitter

Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer.

Surround speaker (L)

The surround speaker (L) incorporates the IR receiver, which receives the sound from the IR transmitter and sends it to the surround speaker (R). Connect the surround speaker (R).

IR receiver

POWER

DIR-R3

IR receiver

Used when the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) cannot receive infrared signals because of the position. Connect to the DIR-R3 jack of the surround speaker (L). For details, see “Using the IR receiver” (page 32).

When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned.

IR receiver

Delta marks

IR receiver stand

Note

When you connect the IR receiver to the surround speaker (L), it takes priority over the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L).

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Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system

Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack and REMOTE CONTROL jack of the system

Surround speaker (R) SPEAKER SURR R (gray) jack of the surround speaker (L)

IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

IR transmitter

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (R)

EURO AV ANTENNA

OUTPUT(TO TV)

VIDEO DIR-T1

VIDEO

AUDIO

PHONES

REMOTE

CONTROL

IR receiver Use when you do not use the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) (page 32).

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SAT

VIDEO

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSYTEM CONNECTOR

FRONT R

CENTER FRONT L

IMPEDANCE USE 4

SPEAKER

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L) with IR receiver

POWER

DIR-R3

Tip

You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using the optional kit (not supplied).

Notes on placing speakers

• 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 subwoofer or tall speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.

Notes on placing IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver)

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp.

• The cords of the IR transmitter and IR receiver are for this system only. You cannot use a commercially available extension cord.

Tip for the surround speaker (L)

You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R) positions, depending on the wall outlet and speaker layout (page 30).

Note

Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.

Tip

Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.

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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 jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 91. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Notes

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords

are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

• If you connect the speaker cord incorrectly or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, the standby indicator flashes and the system enters standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on.

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

To change the speaker cables

If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.

Detaching

Catcher

With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords from plug.

Attaching

While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug.

Notes

• Be careful not to damage the surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.

• When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.

(–)

(–) (+)

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(+)

(–)

• If you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, the standby indicator flashes and the system enters standby mode. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains), and then turn the system on.

Tips

• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge cord AWG #18 - AWG #22.

• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.

10 mm

(–)

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About the wireless system

This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 101). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach).

When using the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)

Top view

10 10

IR transmitter

When using the IR

Top view

10 10

IR transmitter

Notes

Infrared signal

Approx. 10m

Surround speaker (L)

receiver

Infrared signal

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

Side view

IR transmitter

Side view

IR transmitter

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

• Do not install the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp.

• Do not use the surround speaker (L) (or IR receiver) that is not supplied with the system.

Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups

Connect the supplied AM/FM antennas (aerials) for listening to the radio.

Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna (aerial) AM terminals

FM wire antenna (aerial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack

AM loop antenna (aerial)

EURO AV ANTENNA

OUTPUT(TO TV)

VIDEO

AUDIO

PHONES

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO

FM wire antenna (aerial)

VIDEO DIR-T1

AUDIO

SAT

FRONT R

CENTER FRONT L

IMPEDANCE USE 4

SPEAKER

FM 75

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

SYSYTEM CONNECTOR

Getting Started

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the system and other components.

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

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

Tip

When you connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial), the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connected in either terminal.

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Tip

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

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

System

FM 75

COAXIAL

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

Yellow (Video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

Terminals for connecting video components

Connect the To the

TV (VIDEO IN) EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jack

VCR (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) VIDEO (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks

Digital satellite receiver (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT)

Connecting the system to a TV

Connect the system to your TV using the SCART (EURO AV) cord. Be sure to connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord to the EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jack on the system. When you connect using the SCART (EURO AV) cord, check that the TV conforms to S video or RGB signals. If the TV conforms to S video, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

SAT (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks

or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack

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OUTPUT(TO TV)

EURO AV ANTENNA

VIDEO

VIDEO DIR-T1

AUDIO

PHONES

REMOTE

CONTROL

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

SAT

Digital satellite receiver or

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSYTEM CONNECTOR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

PlayStation 2 etc.

OUT

FRONT R

CENTER FRONT L

IMPEDANCE USE 4

SPEAKER

EURO AV

INTPUT(FROM VIDEO)

TV TV, VCR, etc.

Notes

• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.

• The system cannot output component video signals.

• The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the system speakers.

Tips

• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select any sound field other than “Auto Format Direct Auto” or “2Channel Stereo” (page 63).

• If a distortion occurs during playback of the component that is connected to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks, connect the component to the SAT AUDIO IN jacks.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver with an OPTICAL OUT jack

The digital satellite receiver can be connected to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system. The system can accept both the digital and analogue signals. Digital signals have priority over analogue signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

If you connect a digital satellite receiver without an OPTICAL OUT jack

Connect the digital satellite receiver to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks only of the system.

To listen to TV, VCR or game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound with the system

Connect the audio output jacks of the TV, VCR or game machine to the VIDEO AUDIO IN (L/R) or SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system with audio cords (not supplied).

Notes

• The system does not output S video signals.

• When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 79), the audio signal from the AUDIO IN (L/R)

jack is output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) T jack.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 87.

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To enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers without a SCART jack

Digital satellite receiver,

TV, VCR, etc.

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

PlayStation 2, etc.

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

FRONT R

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSYTEM CONNECTOR

CENTER FRONT L

IMPEDANCE USE 4

SPEAKER

SAT

PHONES

REMOTE

CONTROL

OUTPUT(TO TV)

EURO AV

VIDEO DIR-T1

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks (1) to the VIDEO or SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of this subwoofer with audio cords (not supplied). If your TV does not have the AUDIO OUT (L/R) jacks, you cannot output the TV sound from the speakers of this subwoofer. If your TV has an OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack (2), connect to the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack of this subwoofer using an optical digital cord (not supplied).

Tip

Select either VIDEO or SAT, according to the TV connection, by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly (page 67).

To enjoy TV sound from all speakers

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select any sound field other than “Auto Format Direct Auto” or “2Channel Stereo” (page 63).

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords (Mains Leads) and Powering On

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the surround speaker (L) to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speaker (R) to the surround speaker (L) (see page 18).

Powering the control unit on

After powering the control unit on, initialization begins. During initialization, do not touch the front panel display. Press "/1 on the control unit or the remote, or insert a disc to turn the system on.

"/1

FUNCTION

VOL.

Front panel display

Note

During initialization, an animation appears on the front panel display for about 5 seconds. Each time the system turns on, initialization begins.

Getting Started

FUNCTION

VOL.

Front panel display

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System

After connecting the speakers, IR transmitter, and the AC power cords (mains leads), adjust the wireless system for good transmission.

POWER/ ON LINE indicator

IR receiver

POWER

DIR-R3

1 Press POWER on the surround

speaker (L) to turn on.

The system and surround speaker (L) turn on and the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and the IR

receiver of the surround speaker (L) to face each other.

Adjust the position until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

Tip

The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

Notes

• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a person or object between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red, the transmission is incomplete. Adjust the position of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the IR receiver of the surr ound speaker (L) is receiving an infrared signal from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

When placing the surround speaker (L) in the (R) position

Depending on the location of the wall outlet (mains), you can also place the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position if necessary.

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “Customize”

appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c. The system enters the Customize Menu mode.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “Surround

Speaker Reverse” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or c.

4 Press X/x repeatedly until the item you

want to set appears in the front panel display.

xReverse Off SL SR (default) Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (L) position.

xReverse On SR SL Sets the surround speaker (L) (with the IR receiver) in the (R) position.

5 Press AMP MENU.

Turns off the AMP menu.

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