Sony DAVLF1H User Manual

2-687-406-11(1)

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

http://www.sony.net/

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

WARNING

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

Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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.

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DAV-LF1H

Serial No.______________

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial). – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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.

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.

Table of Contents

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

About This Manual .................................6

This System Can Play the Following

Discs .................................................6

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Assembling the system...11 Step 2: Connecting the System ...22

Step 3: Connecting the TV...........27

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 ...............................53

(Picture Navigation)

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 54

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................ 55

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order..................... 57

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly...............................58

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 59

Changing the Sound ............................. 59

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 61

Changing the Display Mode................. 62

(INFORMATION MODE) Viewing Information About the Disc... 63

Changing the Angles ............................ 65

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 66

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 66

(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................................................ 69

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound.................. 71

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0)......................................... 73

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 75

Listening to the Radio ..........................76

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote............................................78

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function..........................................80

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast

Sound..............................................81

(DUAL MONO)

Using the Sound Effect .........................82

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 82

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display..................................83

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs .......................................84

(CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL, PARENTAL

CONTROL) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically .................................87

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

Setting the Display or Sound Track

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

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display.........................92

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings....................................95

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers.......................97

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings........100

Additional Information

Precautions.......................................... 101

Notes about the Discs......................... 102

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

Self-diagnosis Function ......................106

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications......................................107

Glossary.............................................. 109

Language Code List............................ 113

Index to Parts and Controls ................114

Guide to the Control Menu Display ... 120

DVD Setup Display List..................... 123

AMP Menu List..................................124

Index................................................... 125

About This Manual

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 CDRs/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

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

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3* audio tracks, JPEG image 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)

Disc logo

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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

Note about CDs/DVDs

The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format – video CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image 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 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 6

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

• DVD-RAMs

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 9, 111).

• 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

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 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.

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 conventional CD player

: A layer that is readable by a

Single layer disc (a disc with a single Super Audio CD layer)

Super Audio CD layer

Hybrid disc (a disc with a Super Audio CD layer and a CD layer)

CD layer

Super Audio CD

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

You can play the CD layer on a conventional CD

player.

Since both layers are on one side, it is not necessary

to turn the disc over.

To select a layer, see “Selecting a Playback Area for

a Super Audio CD” (page 67).

To select an area, see “Selecting a Playback Area for

a Super Audio CD” (page 67).

Super Audio CD layer

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.

Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 109.

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.

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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.

Step 1: Assembling the system

Before connecting, attach the stands to the control unit and the speakers.

• 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)

• You can install the control unit on a wall using an optional kit (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

Hook the SYSTEM CONTROL cord in the clamp on the control unit stand.

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2 Attach the control unit stand cover to the control unit stand.

Snap the control unit stand cover onto the speaker 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.

Assembling the speakers

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.

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Color tube

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

• You can install the center speaker on a wall using an optional kit (not supplied).

base (1)

Speaker cord

(green) (1)

Screws

(silver, large) (2)

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1 Secure the adjuster and center speaker base with the screws.

Speaker cord*

(green)

Screws (silver, large) (2)

* Adjust the length of

the speaker cord before securing.

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Center speaker

Black

Center speaker base

Adjuster

Gray

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

To assemble the front and surround speakers

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.

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Front speakers

and surround

speaker (R)

The front speakers and surround speaker (R) are identical. To discriminate between the speakers, see the label on

(3)

Surround

speaker (L)

IR receiver

(1)

Post (4) Base (4) Speaker

Speaker cords (3) (white, red,

gray)

adaptor3) (4)

Cord clamp (1) Screws

Speaker

adaptor cover3)

(4)

silver, small (8)

black, large (12)

black, medium (1)

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

Surround speaker (L) (left surround speaker): Blue label

When unpacking, the speaker adaptor cover is attached to the speaker adaptor.

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

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Fully-assembled illustration

The speaker that has the IR receiver is the surround 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.

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IR receiver

Speaker system cord

White Red

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.

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

(upper part)

Screws Loosen (but do not remove) the screws before attaching.

Speaker adaptor

Screws

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Post

About the height of the speaker

The height of the speaker top is A + 390 mm (15 3/8 inches). (A: Between the top of the speaker adaptor and top of the

base.)

• Lowest position: A = 570 mm (22 960 mm (37

• Highest position: A = 910 mm (35 1,300 mm (51

Note

• Keep the post cover handy, so you can replace it later.

/8 inches)

/4 inches)

3 (For the surround speaker (L))

Connect the connector of the speaker cord to the speaker.

Connector (gray)

/2 inches), Speaker top =

/8 inches), Speaker top =

Speaker cord

Rear of the surround speaker (L)

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4 (For the surround speaker (L))

Draw the speaker cord first, then draw the speaker system cord into the post.

Fold back the speaker cord about 100 mm (4 inches) and twist together. After drawing through, untwist and straighten out the speaker cord.

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Speaker system cord

Speaker cord

Post

Speaker system cord

Post

Hook the speaker cord and speaker system cord in the cord clamp.

Bottom of the base

• Tilt the post so that the cords are drawn smoothly.

For the next procedure of the surround speaker (L), skip to step 7.

5 (For the front speakers and surround speaker (R))

Draw the speaker cord into the post.

Fold back the speaker cord about 100 mm (4 inches) 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.

Speaker cord

Black

Gray

Post

Rear of the speaker

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7 Attach the speaker to the speaker adaptor. (for all speakers)

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)

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Slit

Hooks Do not get caught the cord(s) in the hooks.

Speaker adaptor

Adjust the length of the cord(s).

8 Secure the speaker with the screws. (for all speakers)

Rear of the speaker

Speaker adaptor

Screws (silver, small) (2)

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.

Correct

Incorrect

Step 2: Connecting the System

This hookup is the basic connection of the system. For TV connections, see pages 27 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.

2 Front speaker (L)

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4 FM wire antenna (aerial)

2 Center speaker

4 AM loop antenna (aerial)

Bottom of the subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL

1 Control unit

2 Front speaker (R)

5 IR transmitter

Subwoofer

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

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)

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

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

VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

Control unit

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Subwoofer

Screws

Plug

SYSTEM CONTROL cord

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2 Connecting the Speakers

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.

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

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Subwoofer

Bottom of the subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

Speaker cords

Center speaker

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

4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

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).

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.

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Note

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

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

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)

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.

• 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

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

Pink

Bottom of the subwoofer

Subwoofer

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

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 22).

Subwoofer

AC power cord (mains lead)

AC adaptor

To a wall outlet (mains)

AC power cord (mains lead)

To a wall outlet (mains)

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.

Getting Started – BASIC –

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Rear of the subwoofer

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

ECM-AC1

AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN

TV VIDEO 1TV

OPTOCAL

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

VIDEO 2

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

VIDEO IN Y PB/CBPR/C

VIDEO IN

VIDEO 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO S-VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONTROL

Bottom of the subwoofer

Required cords

A Video cord

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)

DIR-T1

SPEAKER

INPEDANCE

CENTER

USE 4

FRONT

Subwoofer

Yellow

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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

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 6.9 meters (0 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the 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

Infrared signal

10 10

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.

• 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 99).

• 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 87).

Approx. 10m (33 ft)

IR transmitter

Surround speaker (L)

Pyrex. 10m (33 ft)

• Depending on the speaker layout (i.e. when placing

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.

• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

• You can install the IR transmitter on a wall for better positioning. For details, see page 33.

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.

Getting Started – BASIC –

POWER indicator

IR status indicator IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

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.

Getting Started – BASIC –

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

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

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 SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

JACKET PICTURE

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

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 92)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 92)

8 Press .

The [AUTO CALIBRATION] display appears.

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

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