Sony DAV-SB500W User Manual

2-108-851-11(2)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-SB500W

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.

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

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

Precautions

Safety

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified person nel 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 u nit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outle t 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 buildup.

• 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 sour c es suc h 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 a n inclined position. I t is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

• Do not place heavy object s on the un i t.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the DVD Home Theatre System and cause d amage 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 th e 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 re ference.

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 b uil d- 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 should be avoided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

• Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the ventila ti on slots on the top surface are blocked, the unit can over heat and malfunction.

• Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilati on hole s on the bottom.

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

On operation

• If the system is brought 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 opera te pr ope r ly. In this case, remove the dis c and leave the syst em 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.

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, pa nel, and c ontro ls wi th a so ft clo th 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 ne are st S ony de a le r .

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunc ti o n .

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.

The nameplate is located on th e rear of the unit.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holdi ng a st ill video image or on-screen display ima ge on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display ima ge 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 Remove the disc from the system. 2 Turn off the system. 3 The STANDBY indicator on the system

lights up, and “SEE YOU” appears on the front panel display.

4 “STANDBY” flashes on the front panel

display.

5 Nothing appears on the front panel display

after “STANDBY” flashes (STANDBY indicator remains lit).

6 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)

from the wall outlet (mains).

Table of Contents

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

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

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

This System Can Play the Following

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

Terms for Discs....................................... 6

Notes about the Discs..............................8

Guide to the Control Menu Display........9

Getting Started

Unpacking.............................................11

Inserting Batteries into the Remote.......11

Step 1: Speaker System Hook up...........12

Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup s........20

Step 3: TV and Video Component

Hookups..........................................21

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords

(Mains Leads).................................23

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless

System ............................................23

Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup.....27

Speaker Setup........................................29

Playing Discs

Playing Discs........................................30

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc..................... 32

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................33

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0)..........................................33

(PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...............34

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................36

Creating Your Own Program................38

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order .....................40

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly...............................41

(Repeat Play) Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc..............................................42

(Scan, Slow-motion Play) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Index/Album/File............................43

Viewing Information about the Disc....45

Sound Adjustments

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

Enjoying Surround Sound ....................52

Using the Sound Effect.........................54

Using Various Additional Functions

Changing the Angles.............. .... .......... 55

Displaying the Subtitles........................56

Locking Discs....................................... 57

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ...........................................62

Using the SONY TV DIRECT

Function.......................................... 64

Using the Video or Other Unit .............66

Enjoying the Radio...............................66

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)... 69

Using the Sleep Timer..........................69

Returning to the Default Settings.........70

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display.......................71

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language........................................72

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Settings for the Display.............. ... ....... 72

(SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings....................................74

(CUSTOM SETUP)

Settings for the Speakers...................... 75

(SPEAKER SETUP) Quick Setup and Resetting

the System...................................... 77

(SETUP)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting....................................78

Specifications........................................81

Glossary ................................................82

Index to Parts and Controls...................86

Language Code List..............................91

DVD Setup Menu List..........................92

Index .....................................................94

Quick Reference for Remote

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

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the rem ote. You can also use th e 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 MP3* audio tracks

Functions available for JPEG 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 fo r D is c s

• Title

The longest section of a pi ct ure 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 r ecorded.

• 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 sectio ns to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or Super Audio CD. Depe nding on the disc, no indexes ma y be recorded.

• Scene

On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 33), 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.

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 confo rms to Ver. 1.1 an d Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the di sc 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 p lay Multi Ses sion CDs when an MP3 audio trac k i s contained in the fi rst session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in lat er sessions can also be played back.

• This system can p lay Multi Ses sion CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in lat er 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 th e fi rst session will be p l ayed back.

Region code

Your system ha s a region code printe d 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 ot her 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 record ed in the following forma t s:

– 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

• DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

• Progressi ve JPEG file

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

defined by ISO (International Organiz a tion for Standardization)

Do not load the fo llowing discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page 7,

84).

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

• A disc with pa per or stickers on it.

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

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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/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 sof tware.

The disc will not play if it has not been correctl y 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 dis cs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are m arke ted 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 .

* 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 trade marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes about the Discs

On handling discs

• To keep the disc cl ean, handle the disc by i ts edge. Do not touch th e surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

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 con t ent s the software producers designed, som e playback features may not be availa bl e. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright pr ot ection 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 intend ed for home and other limited v iewing uses only u nless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Re ver se engineering or dis as sembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (I I) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

• Do not expose t he disc to direct sunli ght or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature ma y rise considerably ins i de the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

On cleaning

• Before play i ng, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc fro m the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commerciall y avai labl e clea ners, or anti -stat ic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

This system can only play back a standard circular dis c. Using ne ither stan dard nor cir cular discs (e.g . , card, hear t, 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.

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

Total number of titles or tracks recorded

Disc name or disc type

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12 1 8 ( 3 4 T

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 di sc name or the disc type inser ted into the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 43)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page 43)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 44)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 44)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 35, 43) Selects the album (MP3) to be pla ye d.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3 only) (page 35, 43)

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 44)

TIME (page 44) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page50)

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 56) Displays the subtitles.

ENTER

Selects the title (DVD), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC play b ack).

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 langua ge .

ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the album (JPEG) to be played.

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FILE (JPEG only) (page 36) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 49) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD onl y) (p a ge 55) Changes the angle. PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page40)

REPEAT (page 41) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 57)

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 [ RE P E A T] setting to

[OFF].

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

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Speakers (5)

• Subwoofer (1)

• Surround amplifier (1)

• Speaker cord cover (1)

• Speaker cord holder (1)

• Screw (1)

• IR transmitter* (1)

• IR receiver* ( 1)

• IR receiver stand (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (a erial) (1)

• Speaker co rds (3.5m × 3, 5m × 2)

• Remote Com m ander (remote) R M -SP240 (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Foot pads (4)

• Operating Instructions

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

Inserting Batteries into

Getting Started

the Remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) 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 s ensor on the system.

* The cords of the IR transmitter and IR rece iver are

for this system only. You cannot use a commercial ly available extension cord.

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 replac ing th e ba tteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to dir ect li ght from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doi ng so ma y c au se a malfunction.

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

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker sy st em using the supp lied speaker cords by matching the colo rs of the jacks to those of the cords. For the surround speakers, connect them to the surround amplifier that receives the sound by wireless. Do not conn ect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speak er par ameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 29.

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

Required equipments for the wireless system

IR transmitter

Transmits the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the system.

IR receiver

Receive the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the surround amplifier.

(–)

(+)

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

Surround amplifier

Receive the sound from the IR receiver and send to the surround speakers . Connect the surround speakers and the IR receiver to the surround amplifier.

POWER

POWER ON-LINE

To attach the foot pads

To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the center speaker, as shown.

Getting Started

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 of the system Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks of the surround amplifier IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system IR receiver DIR-R1 (light blue) jack of the surround amplifier

Subwoofer

Front speaker (R)

Color label

SPEAKER

FRONT L

CENTER

FRONT R

WOOFER

Center speaker

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SAT

DIR-T1

AUDIO IN

Surround amplifier

Front speaker (L)

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

COAXIAL

IR transmitter

IR receiver

DIR-R1

SPEAKER

SURROUND

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

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 a speaker stand that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a

specially treated (waxe d, oi le d, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or disc olor a ti on ma y r es ult.

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

Notes on placing IR transmitter and IR receiver

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

• The cords of the IR trans mi t ter and IR receiver are for this syst em o nly . Yo u ca nno t use a commercially available

extension cord.

Note

Do not catch the speaker cab le insulation in the SPEAKER ja ck.

Tip

Connect the speaker cable aft er bendi ng the speak er wire at the en d of the in sulation . This pre vents the speaker ca ble from being caught in the SPEAKER jack.

Getting Started

About the surround ampli fier

After connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess speaker cords.

Attaching the cover

1 Attach the speaker cord cover by

sliding it down alo ng the grooves at the edges of the surround amplifier.

Speaker cord cover

Surround amplifier

Grooves

Push the speaker cord cover down until you hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier upside down, th en store the cords in th e speaker cord cover.

2 Insert the tabs of the speaker cord

holder in the slots of the speaker cord cover, and press it into place.

Speaker cord holder

3 Secure the speaker cord holder with

the supplied screw.

Screw

Notes

• Do not use the speaker cord cover and hold er without the supplied screw.

• Before detachin g the speaker cord cov er, first remove the screw, then the speaker cord holder. Forcing the speaker cord cover off with the screw in place may cause damage.

• Gently pull apart the side of the speaker cord cover when detaching.

Surround amplifier

Tabs

To avoid short -circuiting th e 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) , outpu t a test to ne to check that all the speakers are connecte d correctly. For det ai ls on outputting a test tone, see page 76. If no sound is heard from a speak er while out p utting a te st tone, or a test tone is output from a speak er other than the one curren tly disp laye d in the f ront pa nel disp lay, the spe aker may be shor t-cir cuited. If this happens, check t he speaker connectio n 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 and will lack bas s ma y be distorted.

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

• If you connect the speaker cord to the surround amplifier incorrectly, or tur n up the volume in a state of a short circuit, the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns off. In this case, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier from th e wall outlet (mains), reconnect, and the n tur n the surr ound amplifier on.

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

Getting Started

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.

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Attaching

While pressing th e plug down against a fla t sur face, 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 (d es k, etc. ) when a tta c hing/detaching the speaker cords.

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

(–)

• If you connect the subwoofer cord with the polarity incorrect, the STANDBY indicator flashes, and the system enters standby mode.

Tips

• You can use any commercially sold speaker cable of gau ge 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

About the wireless system

This wireless system adopts t he Dig ital Infr ared Au dio Tran smissi on s ystem (p age 82). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach).

Getting Started

Top view

IR transmitter

Notes

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

Side view

IR transmitter

Infrared signal

10 10

Approx. 10m

IR receiver

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

• Do not use the IR transmitter or IR receive r tha t 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 terminal FM wire antenna (aerial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack

AM loop antenna (aerial)

FRONT R

WOOFER

SPEAKER

CENTER

FRONT L

WOOFER

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SAT

DIR-T1

AUDIO IN

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

COAXIAL

FM wire antenna (aerial)

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.

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

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 belo w.

System

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

COAXIAL

Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

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)

Required cords

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

Audio cords (not supplied)

When connectin g a cord, be sure to mat ch the color-coded sl eeves to the approp ri at e jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)

R/audio

Red

Terminals for conne ct ing video and audio compone nt s

Connect the To the

TV (VIDEO IN) T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack VCR (AUDIO OUT) VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks Digital satellite rec ei ver

(AUDIO OUT)

Connecting the system to a TV

Connect the system t o your TV using the SCA RT (EURO AV) cord. Be sure to connect the S C A RT (EURO AV) cord to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) 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 vid eo, change the input mode of the TV to RGB signals. Refe r to th e operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

SAT (AUDIO IN) jacks

Getting Started

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FRONT R

WOOFER

SPEAKER

CENTER

FRONT L

WOOFER

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

SAT

DIR-T1

AUDIO IN

EURO AV

OUTPUT(TO TV)

COAXIAL

OUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO

OUT

VCR

TV Digital satellite

receiver

Notes

• Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instruc tions supplied with the TV.

• The system cannot output component output 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 two channel source from the 6 speake rs, se le c t an y sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” or “2CHANNEL STEREO” (page 52).

• 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.

To listen to the game machine (e.g., PlayStation 2) sound by using the system

Connect the audio output ja cks of the game machine to the SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of th e s ys tem with the audio cord s (not supplied).

Notes

• The system does not output S video signals.

• When you select VIDEO or SAT by pressing FUNCTION (page 66), the audio signal from the AUDIO L/R jack is output to the connected speakers. The audio signal is not output from the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack.

When connecti ng to a standard 4:3 s creen TV

Depending on the di sc, the image may not fit your TV screen. If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 72.

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

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of this system and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to the system and surround speakers to the surround amplifier (page 14).

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System

Getting Started

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

"/1

POWER

POWER/ON LINE indicator

POWER

POWER ON-LINE

1 Press "/1 on the system and POWER

on the surround amplifier.

The system and surround amplifier turn on and the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns red.

2 Orient the IR transmitter and IR

receiver 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. 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 IR receiv er until th e P OWE R/ ON LINE indicator turns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared ray from another Sony’s wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the IR receiver so that the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

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Example for installation

Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated. Install the IR transmitter a nd IR receiver in direct line with each othe r, and adjust the orientati on of the IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green.

Top view

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L)

Center speaker

Listening position

Surround amplifier

Front speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (R)

Hanging the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall

You can hang the IR transmitter and IR receiver on a wall when: – there is an obstruction betw een the IR transmitter and the IR receiver. – people often pass between the IR transmitter and the IR receiver.

When hanging both the IR transmitter and IR receiver, adjust the position of the IR transmit ter after deciding the position of the IR receiver.

To hang the IR receiver on a wall

1 Install a commercially available screw

in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.

4 mm

To hang the IR transmitter on a wall

1 Rotate the stand of the IR transmitter.

IR transmitter

Stand

2 Detach the IR receiver stand and hang

it via hole on the rear side of the IR receiver on the screw.

Make sure that the IR receiver does not move afte r installation.

IR receiver

2 Install 2 commercially available screws

in the wall so that it protrudes 4 mm.

Install the screws 30 mm apart.

30 mm

Getting Started

IR receiver stand

Tip

When reattaching the IR rece iv er stand to the IR receiver, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand are aligned (page 13).

4 mm

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3 Hang the IR transmitter via hole on the

bottom of the stand on the screw.

Make sure that the IR transmitter does not move after installation.

IR transmitter

Stand

Tip

You can store the cords in the troughs in the bottom of the stand.

Stand

Notes

• Use screws suitable for the material and strength of the wall.

• Do not install the IR transmitter or IR receiver to a wall of low strength.

• Sony is not liable for any damage or accident incurred by incorrect installation (i.e. low strength wall, etc.), incorrect use of this product, or na tural disaster.

• When connecting/disconnecting cords, detach the IR transmitter or I R r e ceiver from the wall fi r s t.

Troughs

Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup

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After completing the first 5 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by step. After performing the Quick Set up, t he syst em is r eady fo r play ing back of movie s, music CDs, etc. To perform further speak ers settings, see “Settin gs for the Speakers” on page75.

Getting Started

How to use the Quick Setup

"/1

FUNCTION

C/X/x/c ENTER

O RETURN CLEAR

DVD SETUP

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to

this system.

3 Press "/1. 4 Press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

The guide message appears on the TV screen.

Note

When a disc is in the system, the guide message does not appears on the TV screen.

5 Press ENTER.

[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears.

LANGUAGE SETUP

Notes

• The selectable language is different depending

on the area.

• The language you select in [LANGUAGE

SETUP] is also used for [OSD], [DVD MENU], and [SUBTITLE] (page 72).

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS DANSK SVENSKA SUOMI PORTUGUÉS

6 Select a language usi ng X/x, then press

ENTER.

Setting is selected and [ROOM SIZE] appears.

ROOM SIZE

FRONT:

SMALL

1 . 6

SURROUND:

1 . 6

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7 Select a suitable room size from

[SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using

X/x, then press ENTER.

Setting is selected and [LISTENING POSITION] appears.

LISTENING POSITION

FRONT:

1 . 6

SURROUND:

1 . 6

The [LISTENING POSITION] numbe r you can select va ries, depe nding on th e [ROOM SIZE] setting.

[SMALL]: Three positions [MEDIUM]: Four positions [LARGE]: Five positions

8 Select a suitable listening position

X/x, then press ENTER.

using

Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.

TV TYPE

4 : 316 : 9

Notes

• When you press CLEAR in guide message, the message disappears. When you nee d to ch an ge settings, select [QUICK] from [SETUP] in Setup Display (page 77).

• When you select [4:3] in [TV TYPE], [4:3 LETTER BOX] is selected (page 72).

• The distance and level of each speaker will be set automatically ac cording to the selection of [ROOM SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] (page 75).

• If you want to change each setting, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 71) .

• The illustrations displayed for [ROOM SIZE] and [LISTENING POSITION] are only examples and may differ from the actual room siz e and layout. The settings for [SPEAKER SETUP] (page75) do not appear on these displays.

9 Select the TV type connected to the

system using

The Quick Setup is complete. When the Quick Setup is completed, the

settings are saved and the guide me ssage will not appear the next time you turn on the system.

If you make a mistake

Press O RETURN, then select the item aga i n.

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DVD SETUP in an y Step.

C/c, then press ENTER.

Speaker Setup

Positioning the speakers

For the best possib le surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening posi t i on (A). However, this system allows you to pl ace the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1. 0 to

7.0 meters (A) from the listening position.

Place speakers as i ll us trated below

About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on the TV screen)

The subwoofer in this system is magnetically shielded to prevent magnetic leak age. However, some leakage m ay occur, as a high-strength magnet is employed. If the subwoo fer is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 met er from the TV set. If it is installed too close, color irregularity may occur on the screen. If color irr egul arity occu rs, turn off the TV set once, the n turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregulari ty occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from the TV set. If color irregularity still occurs after performing th e above, make sure tha t n o magnetic object is pl aced near the subwoofer. Color irregularity may occur as a result of interaction be tween the subwoofer and the magnetic object . Examples of possible sources of m agnetic interference include: magnetic latches on a TV stand, etc., healt hcare devices, toys, et c.

Specifying the speaker parameters

Getting Started

Note

Do not place the center and surround speakers farther away from the listening posi tion than the front speakers.

To obtain the be st possib le surrou nd sound, first specify the dist ance of the speaker s from your listening position, then set the leve l and balance. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level a nd balance to the same level. Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the setup display. For details, see “Setting for the Speakers” (page 75).

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