2-687-406-62(1)
(1)
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
http://www.sony.net/
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
©2006 Sony Corporation
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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 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.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
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. This
marking is located on
the rear of the control
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
OPEN
No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Precautions
On power sources
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at
the 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.
• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)
can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately
in the event of trouble.
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Table of Contents
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Welcome!................................................2
About This Manual.................................5
This System Can Play the Following
Discs .................................................5
Getting Started – BASIC –
Step 1: Assembling the System.. 10
Step 2: Connecting the System... 21
Step 3: Connecting the TV........... 26
Step 4: Positioning the System... 28
Step 5: Performing the Quick
Setup........................................ 30
Getting Started
– ADVANCED –
Using the IR Receiver...........................33
Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR
Receiver on a Wall .........................34
TV Hookup (Advanced) .......................36
Other Component Hookup....................40
Basic Operations
Playing Discs ................................ 42
Enjoying the Radio or Other
Components............................ 44
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All
Speakers.................................. 46
Selecting the Movie or Music
Mode ........................................ 47
Sound Adjustments
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound
Field................................................48
Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level.... 50
Various Functions for Playing
Discs
Searching for a Particular Point on
a Disc ..............................................51
(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze
Frame)
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/
Scene, etc........................................52
Searching by Scene...............................54
(Picture Navigation)
Resuming Playback from the Point Where
You Stopped the Disc..................... 55
(Resume Play)
Creating Your Own Program................56
(Program Play)
Playing in Random Order..................... 57
(Shuffle Play)
Playing Repeatedly............................... 58
(Repeat Play)
Using the DVD’s Menu........................59
Changing the Sound..............................60
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]
on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 62
Changing the Display Mode ................. 63
(INFORMATION MODE)
Viewing Information About the Disc... 63
Changing the Angles ............................ 66
Displaying the Subtitles........................ 66
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture
and Sound....................................... 67
(A/V SYNC)
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super
Audio CD ....................................... 67
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
Image Files..................................... 68
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with
MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image
Files................................................ 70
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a
Slide Show with Sound .................. 72
Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 74
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
(Ver.2.0) .........................................76
(PBC Playback)
Tuner Functions
Presetting Radio Stations...................... 77
Listening to the Radio........................... 78
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Other Operations
Controlling the TV with the Supplied
Remote............................................80
Using the THEATRE SYNC
Function..........................................82
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast
Sound..............................................83
(DUAL MONO)
Using the Sound Effect.........................84
Using the Sleep Timer ..........................84
Changing the Brightness of the Front
Panel Display.................................. 85
Advanced Settings and
Adjustments
Locking Discs .......................................86
(CUSTOM PARENTAL
CONTROL, PARENTAL
CONTROL)
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically .................................89
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
Using the Setup Display........................92
Setting the Display or Sound Track
Language ........................................93
[LANGUAGE SETUP]
Settings for the Display.........................94
[SCREEN SETUP]
Custom Settings....................................97
[CUSTOM SETUP]
Settings for the Speakers.......................99
[SPEAKER SETUP]
Returning to the Default Settings........102
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................... 103
Notes about the Discs ......................... 104
Troubleshooting.................................. 104
Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 108
(When letters/numbers appear in
the display)
Specifications ..................................... 109
Glossary.............................................. 111
Language Code List............................ 115
Index to Parts and Controls ................116
Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 122
DVD Setup Display List..................... 125
AMP Menu List.................................. 126
Index................................................... 127
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About This Manual
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This System Can Play the
• The instructions in this manual 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
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs
(including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
Functions available for Super Audio
CDs
Functions available for music CDs or
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format, including discs containing
CD Graphics (Latin American
models only)
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
containing MP3
image files, and DivX
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP3
image files, and DivX
1)
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
2)
DivX® is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc.
3)
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
1)
audio tracks, JPEG
2)3)
video files
1)
audio tracks, JPEG
2)3)
video files
Following Discs
Format of
discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
DVD+RW/
DVD+R
Super Audio
CD
VIDEO CD
(Ver. 1.1 and
2.0 discs)/CD
Graphics
(Latin
American
models only)/
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
(audio data)
(MP3 files)
(JPEG files)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
Disc logo
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Note about CDs/DVDs
The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– audio CD format
– CD Graphics (Latin American models only)
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to ISO
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disc Format)
Example of discs that the system cannot play
The system cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on page 5
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
•DVD-RAMs
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code
(page 8, 113).
• 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.
Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/
DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW
In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/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, see 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.
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Note on DualDisc
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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.
Note about DVD-RW (Except for
U.S./Canadian/European models)
Images in DVD-RWs with CPRM* protection may not
be played if they contain a copy protection signal.
“Copyright lock” appears on the screen.
*
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects the copyright of
images.
Types of Super Audio CDs
There are two types of discs, depending on the
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer
combination.
• Super Audio CD layer: A high-density
signal layer for Super Audio CD
• CD layer
1)
: A layer that is readable by a
conventional CD player
Single layer disc
(a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)
Super Audio CD
layer
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.
About the Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio
disc standard where music is recorded in the
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format
(conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM
format). The DSD format, using a sampling
frequency 64 times higher than that of a
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization,
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide
dynamic range across the audible frequency
range, and so provides music reproduction
extremely faithful to the original sound.
Hybrid disc
(a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)
2)
3)
CD layer
Super Audio CD
3)
layer
A Super Audio CD layer consists of the 2
channel area or the multi-channel area.
• 2 channel area: An area in which 2 channel
stereo tracks are recorded
• Multi-channel area: An area in which multichannel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are
recorded
2 channel area
Multi channel area
1)
You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD
player.
2)
Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary
to turn the disc over.
4)
4)
Super Audio CD
layer
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3)
To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Area for
a Super Audio CD” (page 67).
4)
To select an area, see “Selecting a Playback Area for
a Super Audio CD” (page 67).
Region code
Your system has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled
with the same region code.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this
ALL
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.
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.
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 from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
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Getting Started – BASIC –
See Unpacking in Specifications, page 110.
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. When using 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 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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Step 1: Assembling the System
Before connecting, attach the stands to the control unit and the speakers.
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• We recommend that you spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when assembling.
Assembling the control unit
Attach the stand to the control unit.
Use the parts illustrated below.
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Control unit (1) Control unit stand (1) Control unit stand cover
(1)
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• You can install the control unit on a wall using an optional kit (WS-LF1HM) (not supplied).
Screw (black, small)
(1)
1 Hook the studs of the control unit on the keyslots of the control unit stand, then secure
the control unit with the screw.
Control unit
Screw (black, small)
,
SYSTEM CONTROL cord
Control unit stand
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Hook the SYSTEM CONTROL
cord in the clamp on the control
unit stand.
2 Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand.
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Snap the control unit stand cover onto the control unit stand.
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Control unit stand
Control unit stand cover
Draw the SYSTEM CONTROL cord
through the opening of the control unit
stand cover.
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Assembling the speakers
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Attach the stands and connect the speaker cords to the center speaker, front speakers, and surround
speakers.
About connecting speaker cord
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the speaker to be
connected.
Color tube
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Gray
Black
(+)
(–)
Do not catch the
speaker cord insulation
in the SPEAKER jack.
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.
Note
• 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.
Stripped cords are touching each
other due to excessive removal of
insulation.
To assemble the center speaker
Use the parts illustrated below.
Center speaker (1) Adjuster (1) Center speaker
Label on the rear of the
speaker: Green
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• You can install the center speaker on a wall using an optional kit (WS-LF1HS) (not supplied).
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base (1)
Speaker cord
(green) (1)
Screws
(silver, large) (2)
1 Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws.
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Speaker cord*
(green)
Screws (silver, large) (2)
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* Adjust the length of
the speaker cord
before securing.
Center speaker
Black
Center speaker base
Adjuster
Gray
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Draw out the speaker cord through the slit on the
center speaker base.
Insert the projections of
the adjuster into the
holes of the center
speaker.
To adjust the angle of the center speaker
You can set the angle by adjusting the position of the screws.
12°
Screws
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To assemble the front and surround speakers
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Attach the speaker stands to the front and surround speakers. The procedure of assembling for the
surround speaker (L) (the left surround speaker) is slightly different from the others. (The surround
speaker (L) has the IR receiver.) Any difference in procedure is clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “For the surround speaker (L).”
Use the parts illustrated below.
Front speakers
and surround
speaker (R)
1)
(3)
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1)
The front speakers and surround speaker (R) are identical. To discriminate between the speakers, see the label on
Surround
speaker (L)
IR
receiver
2)
(1)
Post (4) Base (4) Speaker
Speaker cords
(3) (white, red,
gray)
adaptor3) (4)
Cord clamp (1) Screws
the rear of each speaker.
Front speaker (L) (left front speaker): White label
Front speaker (R) (right front speaker): Red label
Surround speaker (R) (right surround speaker): Gray label
2)
Surround speaker (L) (left surround speaker): Blue label
3)
When unpacking, the speaker adaptor cover is attached to the speaker adaptor.
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• You can install the front speakers and the surround speakers on a wall using an optional kit (WS-LF1HS) (not
supplied).
Speaker
adaptor cover3)
(4)
silver, small (8)
black, large (12)
black, medium (1)
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Fully-assembled illustration
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The speaker that has the IR receiver is the su rround speaker (L) (left surround speaker), the speaker
that is connected to the surround speaker (L) is the surround speaker (R) (right surround speaker),
and others are the front speakers.
IR receiver
Speaker
system cord
White Red
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Front speaker (L): White label
Front speaker (R): Red label
Surround speaker (R):
Gray label
Surround speaker (L):
Blue label
1 Insert the post into the base, and secure the base with screws. (for all speakers)
Post cover
(upper part)
Post
Screws (black, large) (3)
Screw*
For the surround
speaker (L)
Screw (black, medium)
,
Cord clamp
Bottom of the base
Base
* Do not remove the screw that is attached to the post. The screw is to prevent the speaker from slipping.
Secure the cord clamp
with the screw.
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2 Remove the post cover, slide the speaker adaptor onto the post, adjust the height of the
speaker adapter, and secure it with the screws. (for all speakers)
Hook
Post cover
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(upper part)
Screws
Loosen (but do
not remove) the
screws before
attaching.
Speaker
adaptor
Screws
,
Post
About the height of the speaker
The height of the speaker top is A + 390 mm.
(A: Between the top of the speaker adaptor and top of the
base.)
• Lowest position: A = 570 mm, Speaker top = 960 mm
• Highest position: A = 910 mm, Speaker top = 1,300 mm
Note
• Keep the post cover handy, so you can replace it later.
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3 (For the surround speaker (L))
Connect the connector of the speaker cord to the speaker.
Connector (gray)
Speaker cord
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Rear of the surround speaker (L)
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4 (For the surround speaker (L))
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Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post.
Fold back the speaker cord
about 100 mm and twist
together.
After drawing through, untwist
and straighten out the speaker
cord.
Speaker cord
Speaker system cord
Post
Speaker system
cord
Post
,
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Hook the speaker
cord and speaker
system cord in the
cord clamp.
Bottom of the base
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• Tilt the post so that the cords are drawn smoothly.
For the next procedure of the surround speaker (L), skip to step 7.
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5 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))
Draw the speaker cord into the post.
Fold back the speaker cord
about 100 mm and twist
together.
After drawing through, untwist
and straighten out the speaker
cord.
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Bottom of the base
About the speaker cords
Use the speaker cord as follows:
• Front speaker (L): White
• Front speaker (R): Red
• Surround speaker (R): Use the speaker cord that is
connected to the surround speaker (L) in step 4.
6 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))
Connect the speaker cord to the speaker.
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Post
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Speaker cord
Black
Rear of the speaker
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Gray
7 Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers)
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Hook the speaker on the hooks of the speaker adaptor.
Draw the cord(s) between the hooks of the speaker adaptor and between the slit of the post.
Speaker cord
Speaker system cord (surround
speaker (L) only)
,
Slit
Hooks
Do not get caught the
cord(s) in the hooks.
Speaker
adaptor
Adjust the length of the
cord(s).
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8 Secure the speaker with the screws. (for all speakers)
Rear of the speaker
Speaker adaptor
Screws (silver, small) (2)
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9 Attach the speaker adaptor cover to the speaker adaptor until it clicks, and attach the
post cover. (for all speakers)
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Speaker adaptor
cover
Post cover
,
Speaker adaptor
Rear of the speaker
Note
• Do not insert the speaker adaptor cover at a slant. Insert the speaker adaptor cover straight down so that the
lower part is fixed.
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This hookup is the basic connection of the system. For TV connections, see pages 26 and 36. For other
component connection, see page 40.
Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the
following pages.
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2 Front speaker (L)
4 AM loop antenna (aerial)
4 FM wire antenna (aerial)
Bottom of the
subwoofer
VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C
VIDEO IN
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AM
VIDEO S-VIDEO
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H
1 Control unit
2 Center speaker
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
MONITOR OUT
DIR-T1
2 Front speaker (R)
5 IR transmitter
Subwoofer
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE 4
FRONT
L
FRONT
R
6 AC power cord
(mains lead)
Surround speaker (L)
SA-TSLF1H DIR-R3
3 AC adaptor
6 AC power cord
(mains lead)
Surround speaker (R)
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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.
Subwoofer
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Slits
1 Connecting the Control unit
Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack of the subwoofer.
Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.
Bottom of the subwoofer
VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C
VIDEO IN
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AM
VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
DIR-T1
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE 4
FRONT
L
FRONT
R
Control unit
Subwoofer
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Screws
Plug
SYSTEM CONTROL cord
2 Connecting the Speakers
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To connect the front and center speakers
Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the correspond SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of the
speaker cords are the same color as the jacks to be connected.
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Front speaker (L)
Subwoofer
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Bottom of the subwoofer
VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C
VIDEO IN
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AM
VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
DIR-T1
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE 4
FRONT
L
FRONT
R
Speaker cords
3 Connecting the AC adaptor
Connect the speaker system cord of the surround speaker (L) to the SA-TSLF1H jack of the AC
adaptor.
AC adaptor
SA-TSLF1H DIR-R3
Speaker system cord
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4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
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To connect the AM 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.
2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).
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3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.
Insert until this
part.
A
B
Note
• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the system or other AV equipment, as noise may result.
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• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
AM
Insert the cords pushing
down the terminal clamp.
4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.
To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
or
FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack
Note
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack
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• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
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• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
System
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
5 Connecting the IR transmitter
Transmits the sound by the infrared signals. Connect it to the DIR-T1 jack of the subwoofer.
Pink
Bottom of the subwoofer
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Subwoofer
VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C
VIDEO IN
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AM
VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
FM 75
COAXIAL
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
DIR-T1
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE 4
FRONT
L
FRONT
R
IR transmitter
6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the AC adaptor to a wall
outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the subwoofer and surround speaker (R) to the
surround speaker (L) (page 21).
Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
Subwoofer
AC adaptor
To a wall outlet
(mains)
AC power cord
(mains lead)
To a wall outlet
(mains)
AC power cord
(mains lead)
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Step 3: Connecting the TV
This hookup is the basic connection of the system and TV. For other TV connections, see page 36. For
other component connection, see page 40.
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 27.
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TV
VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C
ANTENNA
VIDEO 1
AM
FM 75
COAXIAL
Bottom of the subwoofer
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
A
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO 2
VIDEO S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-LF1H
B
DIR-T1
SPEAKER
INPEDANCE
CENTER
USE 4
FRONT
L
FRONT
R
Rear of the subwoofer
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
ECM-AC1
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN
TV VIDEO 1TV
L
OPTOCAL
R
Subwoofer
Required cords
A Video cord
.
Yellow
This connection sends the image to the TV. Connect the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack of the
subwoofer to the VIDEO IN jack of the TV.
B Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
IN
This connection sends TV sound to the system. You can enjoy TV sound from the speakers with the
connection. Connect the TV (AUDIO IN) jacks of the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TV.
Note
• When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go.
Example
Incorrect
Correct
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Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)
(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color
system.
The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
To change the color system
1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing VOLUME – on the control unit.
You need to hold VOLUME – until the set powers on.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“NTSC” lights up momentarily in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.
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Step 4: Positioning the System
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the
same distance from the listening position (A).
All the speakers can be placed from 0.0 to 7.0
meters (A) from the listening position.
Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the
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surround speaker (L) in direct line with each
other. For details, see “Adjusting the IR
transmitter and IR receiver of the surround
speaker (L)” (page 29).
Place speakers as illustrated below.
IR transmitter
IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)
The following diagram indicates the infrared
transmission area (the range that the infrared
rays can reach).
Top view
IR transmitter
Measurement area
Infrared signal
10
10
Surround speaker (L)
Approx. 10m
Side view
Infrared signal
10
10
IR transmitter
IR receiver
Surround speaker (L)
Note
• Do not install the surround speaker (L) in a place
exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an
incandescent lamp.
• The cord of the IR transmitter is for this system only.
• 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
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker
may fall down.
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• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better
positioning. For details, see page 34.
• You can swap the surround speaker (L) and (R)
positions, depending on the wall outlet and speaker
layout (page 101).
• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is
recommended that you change the settings. For
details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings
Automatically” (page 89).
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• Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing
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the surround speaker (L) toward the listening
position, etc.), or when there is obstruction, such as a
person or object be tween the IR transmitter and th e IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L), you can use the
external IR receiver (supplied) instead. The IR
receiver is c ompact and easy to install. For det ails, see
“Using the IR Receiver” (page 33).
Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)
Adjust the wireless system for good
transmission.
"/1
Control unit
AC adaptor
POWER
1 Press POWER on the AC adaptor, then
press "/1 on the control unit.
The AC adaptor and system turn on.
The POWER indicator of the AC adaptor
lights up and the IR status indicator of the
surround speaker (L) turns orange.
2 Orient the IR transmitter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L) to
face each other.
Adjust the position until the IR status
indicator turns green.
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• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.
• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better
positioning. For details, see page 34.
Note
• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a
person or object between the IR transmit ter and the IR
receiver of the surround speaker (L). Otherwise, the
sound from the surround speakers may be interrupted.
• If the IR status indicator turns orange, transmission is
not occuring. Ad just the position of the IR transmitter
and surround speaker (L) until the IR status indicator
turns green.
• If the IR status indicator flashes orange, the IR
receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another
Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter
and/or the surround speaker (L) so that the IR status
indicator turns green.
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POWER indicator
IR status indicator
IR receiver
Surround speaker (L)
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Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup
4 Press without inserting a disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
system.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the control unit.
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C/X/x/c,
AC adaptor
POWER
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1 on the remote and POWER
on the AC adaptor.
The system and AC adaptor turn on.
Note
• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the system
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.]
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, display the Quick
Setup and perform again (page 32).
"/1
DISPLAY
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
CHINESE 1
CHINESE 2
THAI
5 Press X/x to select a language.
The system displays the menu and subtitles
in the selected language.
6 Press .
The Setup Display for selecting the aspect
ratio of the TV to be connected appears.
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
HDMI RESOLUTION:
BCR
/RGB (HDMI):
YC
COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD):
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
4:3 OUTPUT:
4:3 LETTER BOX
JACKET PICTURE
16:9
16:9
4:3 PAN SCAN
ON
FULL
7 Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
[16:9] (page 94)
x If you have a 4:3 standard TV
[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN]
(page 94)
8 Press .
The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display
appears.
AUTO CALIBRATION
Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?
YES
NO
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