Sony HCD-LF10 Operating Instructions

2-591-181-13(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

DAV-LF10

WARNING

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

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

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is int ended to alert the us er to the presence of uninsulated “d an ge ro u s

voltage” within the p ro du ct ’ s e n clo s u r e th at may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is int ended to alert the us er to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ap pliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and seri al numbers are l ocated at t he rear of the unit. Record the serial numb er in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-LF10 Serial No.______________

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and fou nd to co mply 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 a gai nst harmful interference in a residential installat ion. This equipment generates, uses, and c an ra dia te radi o frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu nicati ons. However , ther e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thi s eq uipment 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 rece iv i ng an tenna. – Increase the separation betwe e n the equi pment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from tha t to w hich the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experie nc e d radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modif icat ions not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipm ent .

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV sy stem installer’s attention to Article 820-40 o f th e N E C that provides guidelines for proper ground ing a nd, 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.

Except for North American models

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 app ara tus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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

Precautions

Safety

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

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

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended per iod of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, nev er by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulatio n to p r event interna l heat build-up.

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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

ENERGY STAR registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency.

is a U.S.

partner,

guidelines for

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System . B ef ore operating this sys te m , please read this manual tho ro u ghly and retain it for future reference.

Precautions

On power sources

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

On placement

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

• At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet 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 cooling fan or ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high power amplifier. If the cooling fan or ventilation slots are blocked, the unit can overheat and malfunction.

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

• Do not place anything around the rear of the subwoofer as air pressure from the subwoofer’s duct may knock it down.

• Do not insert anything into the rear openi ngs of the control unit or subwoofer. This m ay ca use elec tr ic shock or injury.

• Do not insert anything into the subwoofer’s duct, as sound quality may be affected.

• Do not use the speaker as a footstool. The speaker may fall down or break, causing injury.

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 l enses inside th e system. Shoul d this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc an d leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

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

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

• Do not carry the system whil e it is turned on.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio sig na ls. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a pea k le ve l section is suddenly played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, p anel, and co ntrol s with a s oft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine . If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs

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

On your TV’s color

If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularit y, tu rn o ff the T V at on ce the n tur n it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers farther away from the set.

3 Touch the Touch Panel Sensor .

(page 43) and Z of the control unit simultaneously for a few seconds until the front panel display changes to “Mecha Lock.” If some messages other than “Mecha Lock” appear, ignore them.

To cancel, press "/1.

4 Remove the AC power cord (mains lead)

from the wall outlet (mains).

Note

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

The nameplate is located on the rear of the unit.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

On moving the system

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

1 Make sure that a disc is removed from the

system.

2 Press FUNCTION on the remote or touch

the Touch Panel (page 43) repeatedly to select “DVD.”

Table of Contents

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

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

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

This System Can Play the Following

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

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

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups........22

Step 3: TV and Video Component

Hookups..........................................24

Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cords

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

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless

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

Step 6: Performing the Quick Setup .....34

Speaker Setup........................................36

Playing Discs

Playing Discs ........................................41

Operating by the

Touch Panel Sensor........................43

Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc.....................44

(Resume Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................45

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-RW Disc........................45

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver. 2.0).........................................46

(PBC Playback)

Playing an MP3 Audio Track ...............47

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................48

Creating Your Own Program................51

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order .....................52

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly...............................53

(Repeat Play)

Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc..............................................54

(Scan, Slow-motion Play)

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Index/Album/File...........................55

Viewing Disc Information.................... 57

Sound Adjustments

Changing the Sound.............................. 62

Enjoying Surround Sound ....................64

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers .........................................69

Using the Sound Effect.........................69

Using Various Additional Functions

Changing the Angles............................70

Displaying Subtitles..............................71

Locking Discs .......................................72

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Other Operat io n s

Controlling TV with the Supplied

Remote ...........................................77

Using the SONY TV DIRECT

(THEATRE SYNC) Function........79

Using the Video or Other Units............ 81

Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound

(Dual Mono)...................................81

Enjoying the Radio............................... 82

Using the Sleep Timer..........................85

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display..................................86

Returning to the Default Settings .........86

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display....... .... .... .........87

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................88

(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Settings for the Display.........................88

(SCREEN SETUP)

Custom Settings.................................. ..90

(CUSTOM SETUP)

Settings for the Speakers.......................92

(SPEAKER SETUP)

Quick Setup and Resetting the

System ............................................97

(SETUP)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting.................................... 98

Specifications......................................101

Glossary..............................................103

Index to Parts and Controls.................107

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

DVD Setup Menu List........................114

AMP Menu List..................................116

Index ...................................................117

About This Manual

• The OSD (on-screen display) may vary depending on the cou nt ry model.

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

• Measurem ents are expresse d 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-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions avai la ble in VIDEO CD mode

Functions avai la ble in CD mode

Functions available in Super Audio CD and Audio CD mode

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

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

defined by ISO /M P EG w hic h com p resse s a udi o da ta.

This System Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

Audio CD

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

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Disc logo

Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)

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

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

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

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

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

Super Audio CD

VIDEO CD

Disc logo

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any sub se quent 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 sub se quent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

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• If audio tracks and ima ges in music CD fo rmat or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be pla ye d back.

Region code

Your system has a r egion code printed on t he back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.

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

ALL

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 player due to the recording quality or physical conditio n of th e disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has n ot been cor rectl y finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the reco rding device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

Examples of discs that th e system cannot play

The system cannot play the followi ng di scs:

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

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

– audio CD format – video CD format – MP3/JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660* Le vel 1/ Le ve l 2, or its ex ten d ed format, Joliet

• Data part of C D -Extras

•DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

•DVD-RAMs

• Progressive JPEG file

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

defined by ISO (International Organ iz ation f or standardization)

Do not load the following discs:

• A DVD with a different region code (page8,

105).

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has adhesive o r cellophane tape st ill left on it.

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protect io n technologies are marketed by some record companies . Plea se be awar e that among those discs, there are some tha t d o not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this prod uct.

Note on DualDiscs

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard . A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that th e audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a tra demark of the Recordin g Industry Ass ociation of America (RIAA).

Note on playba ck 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 conten ts the

software producers designed, som e playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product i ncorporates cop yright protecti on 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 un less otherwise author ized by Macrovisio n. Reverse engineer i ng or disassembl y i s 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 Dol by

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

**Manufact ur ed under license from Digital Theate r

Systems, Inc. “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Sy st em s , I nc .

On cleaning

• Before playi ng, cl ean the disc with a clean in g cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

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

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

Do not use a disc that has a commercially available acces s o r y at tached, such as a label or ring.

Notes about Discs

On handling discs

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

• Do not stick pape r or ta pe on the disc.

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

Guide to the Control Menu Display

Use the Control Menu to selec t a function that you would like to use. The Contr ol Menu display appears when the DVD DISPLAY button is pres s ed. For details, refer to the page in parentheses.

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

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

Playing time

Icon of selected Control Menu item

Control Menu items

titles or tracks

recorded

Disc name or disc type

DVD

1 2 ( 2 7 ) TITLE 12

1 8 ( 3 4

1: ENGLISH

2: FRENCH

3: SPANISH

Currently playing title name

)

1 : 3 2 : 5 5

Total number of chapters or indexes recorded

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

DVD

Type of disc being played back

Current setting Options

Function name of selected Control Menu item

Operation message

SUBTITLE Select:

List of Control Menu Items

DISC Displays the disc name or the dis c type inserted in to the system.

TITLE (DVD only) (page 55)/ SCENE (only VIDEO CD in PBC playback) / TRACK (VIDEO CD only) (page55)

CHAPTER (DVD only) (page 56)/ INDEX (VIDEO CD only) (page 56)

ALBUM (MP3 only) (page 47, 55) Selects the album (MP3) to be played.

TRACK (Super Audio CD/CD/ MP3 only) (page 47, 55)

ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 45) Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be played, the

INDEX (Super Audio CD/CD only) (page 56)

TIME (page 57) Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.

AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/Super Audio CD/CD/MP3 only) (page62)

ENTER

Selects the title (DVD) or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Displays the scene ( V I D EO CD in PBC playback).

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

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

[ORIGINAL] one, or an edited [PLAY LIST].

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.

SUBTITLE (DVD only) (page 71) Displays the subtitles.

Changes the subtitle language.

ALBUM (JPEG only) (page 49) Selects the album (JPEG ) to be p la yed. FILE (JPEG only) (page 49) Selects the file (JPEG) to be played. DATE (JPEG only) (page 61) Displays the date information. ANGLE (DVD VIDEO only)

(page 70)

PLAYMODE (VIDEO CD/Super

Audio CD/CD/MP3/JPEG only) (page 53)

REPEAT (page 53) Plays the entire dis c ( al l titles/all tracks), one title/chapter/

CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL (page 72)

Tips

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

Changes the angle.

Selects the play mo de.

track/album, or contents of pr ogr a m r epea te dly.

Sets the disc to prohibit playing.

Control Menu display off

The Contro l Menu items vary, dependin g on the disc.

• The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green t unless you se t the [REP EAT] se tt ing to

[OFF].

• The [ANGLE] indicator lights up in green when multiple an gle s are rec or de d on the disc .

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Speakers (5 )

• Subwoofe r (1)

• Surround am plifier (1)

• Control unit (1)

• IR transmitter

• IR receiver

• IR receiver stand (1)

For the front speakers

• Speaker stands (2)

• Covers of speaker stands (2)

• Screws (lar ge) (4)

For the surround amplifier

• Speaker cord cover (1)

• Speaker cord holder (1)

• Screw (small) (1)

• Remote sensor (1)

• Cleaning clot h for the front panel (80 mm × 80 mm) (3.9 i nches × 3.9 inches) (1)

• AM loop ante nna (aerial) (1)

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• Speaker cords (5m × 5)

• Foot pads

•Video cord (1)

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

• Size AAA batteries (2)

• Operating Instructions

• Speaker and TV connections (card) (1)

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(1)

The cords of the IR transmit ter and IR receiver are for this system onl y. You cannot use a commerc ially available extension cord.

If you position the speakers on th e floor, attach the foot pads to the bottom fa ce of the speake r s. If you hang the front speakers, center speaker or surround speakers on the wall, attach the foot pads to the rear of the speakers.

Using the Remote

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

1 Remove the cover.

2 Pinch the edges down.

Getting Started

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replac ing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage and corrosion.

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About the remote sensor

Point the remote at on the remote sensor. Connect the remote sensor to the DIR-R4 jack of the subwoofer (page 110). It is recommended to position the remote sensor near the Subwoofer.

Remote sensor

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

MONITOR OUTPUT

VIDEO

PHONES

DIR-R4

Subwoofer

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA

PB/CBPR/CRSCAN SELECT

INTERLACESELECTABLE

VIDEO DIR-T1

VIDEO

AUDIO

COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SAT

VIDEO

FM 75

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

FOR HCD-LF10

FRONT R

(FOR SS-TSL10 , SS-CTL10)

SPEAKER

CENTER FRONT L

Step 1: Speaker System Hookup

Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the jacks to those of th e cords. For the surro und speakers conn ect them to the surround amplifier that receives the sound by wireless. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on page 36.

Connecting the subwoofer

Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack of the subwoofer. To insert the plug of the SYS TEM CO NNECTOR cord, press a nd hold both sides of the plug .

Subwoofer

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA

PB/CBPR/CRSCAN SELECT

INTERLACESELECTABLE

VIDEO DIR-T1

AUDIO

SAT

CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

(FOR SS-TSL10 , SS-CTL10)

SPEAKER

FM 75

COAXIAL

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

FOR HCD-LF10

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

MONITOR OUTPUT

PHONES

DIR-R4

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Getting Started

SYSTEM CONNECTOR cord

Control unit

Notes

• Do not handle the clear plastic panel when you move or oper at e the cont ro l unit as it may break.

• Before connecting/disconnecting the SYS TEM CONNECTOR cord, make sure th e AC power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (ma ins) .

Required cords

Speaker cords

The connector and the color tube of the speaker cor ds are the same colo r as the label of the jacks to be connected.

(–) (+)

color tube

(–)

(+)

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Required equipments for the wireless system

IR transmitter

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

IR receiver

Receive the sound by the infrared ray. Connect it to the DIR-R1 jack of the surround amplifier.

When using the IR receiver stand, attach th e stand so that bot h delta mar ks on the I R receiver and stan d are aligned.

IR receiver

Delta marks

IR receiver stand

Surround amplifier

Receive the sound f rom the IR receiver a nd send to the surround speakers. Connect the sur ro u nd speakers and the IR r eceiver to the surround amplifier.

DIR-R1

SPEAKER

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

Terminals for conne cting 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 Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jack s of the su rround amplifier IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system IR receiver DIR-R1 (light blue) jack of the surround amplifier

Center speaker

Getting Started

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

IR transmitter

Subwoofer

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA

PB/CBPR/CRSCAN SELECT

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

MONITOR OUTPUT

AUDIO

PHONES

DIR-R4

VIDEO

Surround amplifier

VIDEO DIR-T1

AUDIO

SAT

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

SPEAKER

INTERLACESELECTABLE

DIR-R1

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

FOR HCD-LF10

FRONT R

CENTER FRONT L

(FOR SS-TSL10 , SS-CTL10)

SPEAKER

Front speaker (L)

IR receiver

Surround speaker (L)

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Tip

You can install the front speakers and surround speakers to optional speaker stands (not supplied).

Notes on placing speakers

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the subwoofer or tall speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor,

as staining or discoloration may result.

Notes on placing IR transmitter and IR receiver

• Do not install the IR receiver in a place ex pose d to direct sunlight or strong light such as an inc and escent lamp.

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

extension cord.

Note

Do not catch the speaker cable insu lation in the SPEAKER jack.

Tip

Connect the speaker ca ble afte r bending the spea ker wire at t he end of t he insu latio n. This prev ents th e speaker cable from being caught in the SP EA K ER jack.

About the surround amplifier

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 along 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, then store the cords in the 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 (small).

Screw

Notes

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

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

• Gently pull apar t th e si d e of the speaker cord cover when detaching.

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Surround amplifier

Tabs

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To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions w hen conne cting the speakers. Ma ke sure th e bare wire of each spea ker cord do es not tou ch 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 connectin g al l the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), out put a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 93. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again .

Notes

• Be sure to mat ch the speak er cord to the ap propriat e termi nal on the c omponent s: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

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

• If you connect the speaker cord to the surround amp lif i er incorrectly, or turn up the volume in a state of a short circuit, the POWER/ON LINE indic ato r tu rn s off. In this case, disconnect the AC power cord (mai ns lead) of the surround amplifier from the wall outlet (mains), reconnect, and then turn the surround amplifier on.

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

To change the speaker cables

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

Detaching

Catcher

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

Attaching

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

Note

Be careful not to damage the surface you use ( des k, etc. ) when a ttaching/detaching the spe ak er co rd s.

Tips

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

• Before attaching a new cable, strip off 10 mm (

/32 inch) of its insulation and twist the bare wires of both cords.

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10 mm

/32 inch

Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookups

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

Terminals for connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna (aerial) AM terminals FM wire antenna (aerial) FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack

AM loop antenna (aerial)

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA

PB/CBPR/CRSCAN SELECT

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

MONITOR OUTPUT

PHONES

DIR-R4

FM wire antenna (aerial)

INTERLACESELECTABLE

VIDEO

VIDEO DIR-T1

AUDIO

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

VIDEO

SAT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

FOR HCD-LF10

FRONT R

CENTER FRONT L

(FOR SS-TSL10 , SS-CTL10)

SPEAKER

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the F M w ire antenna (aerial) .

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

Tip

When you connect the supplied AM loop an te nna (ae rial), the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connect e d in eithe r terminal.

Tip

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

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

ANTENNA

System

FM 75

COAXIAL

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Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups

Required cords

Video cord for connecting a TV

Yellow

Audio/video cords (not supplied)

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

Yellow (Video) White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

Terminals for connecting video components

Connect the To the

TV (VIDEO IN) MONITOR OUTPUT (VIDEO) jack VCR (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) VIDEO (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks Digital satellite receiver

(VIDEO/AUDIO OUT)

Notes

• The video signal is output as below:

– When [COMPONENT OUT] is set to [INTERLACE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 89) (default)

The video signal is output from the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks of MONITOR OUTPUT.

– When [COMPONENT OUT] is set to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 89)

The video signal is output from the COMP ONENT VIDEO OUT ja c ks only.

• When you connect a VCR or digital satellite receiver to the VIDEO/SAT jacks of the subwoofer, change the function to VIDEO or SAT (page 81).

• The S VIDEO jack and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks output video signals only when DVD is selected (by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the front panel display).

Tips

• When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.

• When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P format signals, you must use this connection and set [COMPONENT OUT] to [PROGRESSIVE] in [SCREEN SETUP] (page 89).

SAT (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (L/R)) jacks or OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack

B/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor

B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressi v e

TV with S VIDEO IN jack

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S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

MONITOR OUTPUT

PHONES

DIR-R4

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA

PB/CBPR/CRSCAN SELECT

VIDEO

VIDEO DIR-T1

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

INPUTINPUT

VIDEO

INTERLACESELECTABLE

CENTER FRONT L

FRONT R

(FOR SS-TSL10 , SS-CTL10)

FOR HCD-LF10

OUTOUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL

OUT

SPEAKER

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB/CB

PR/CR

FM 75

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

SAT

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

TV, VCR, etc. Digital satellite receiver or

PlayStation 2 etc.

TV with COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jack

Notes

• Make connections securely to prevent unwante d noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.

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

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

The digital satellite receiver can be c o nnecte d t o the SAT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack instead of th e SAT AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks of the system.

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The system can accept bo th the dig ital and an alogue si gnals. Di gital si gnals hav e priori ty over anal ogue signals. If the digital signal ceases, the analogue signal will be processed after 2 seconds.

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

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

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

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

To change the color system (PAL or NTSC)*

* Asian, Australian, and Saudi Arabian models only.

Depending on the T V to be connected, you may be re quired to select either P A L or NTSC of the system. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Saudi Arabian models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

If the color system of the TV is PAL

To set the system to PAL from NTSC:

1 Press AMP MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “Customize” appears in the front panel display, then press ENTER or

The system enters the Customize Menu mode.

3 Press X/x repeatedly until “Color System Change” appears in the front panel display, then press

ENTER or c.

“Color System Change No” is displayed.

4 Press X/x to select “Color System Change Yes”. 5 Press ENTER.

Note

When the function is DVD, it takes a while until the images on the TV appears.

If the color system of the TV is NTSC

Do the same operation above to set the system to NTSC from PAL.

When connecti ng to a standard 4:3 screen 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 88.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is the method for d isplayi ng TV image s which r educes flic kering , and sh arpen s the imag e. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that acce pts progre ssive signals and set the output signal of COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the progressive format. For details, see “To set to [PROGRESSIVE]” on page 89.

If your TV does not accept progressive signals and progressive format is set by mistake

The image may not appear, or will appear distorted. In this case, set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN SELECT switch on the rear panel of the subwoof er to INTE RLACE.

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Connect to a TV with audio output jacks

TV, VCR, etc.

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO (DVD ONLY)

MONITOR OUTPUT

PHONES

DIR-R4

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ANTENNA

PB/CBPR/CRSCAN SELECT

VIDEO

INTERLACESELECTABLE

VIDEO DIR-T1

VIDEO

AUDIO

OPTICAL DIGITAL IN

SAT

FM 75

COAXIAL

SYSTEM CONNECTOR

FOR HCD-LF10

Digital satellite receiver, PlayStation 2, etc.

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

FRONT R CENTER FRONT L

(FOR SS-TSL10 , SS-CTL10)

SPEAKER

OPTICAL DIGITAL

OUT

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

Tip

Select either VIDEO or SAT, according to the TV connection, by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly (page69).

To enjoy TV sound from all speakers

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select any sound field other than “Auto Format Direct Auto” o r “2C ha nnel Stereo” (page 64).

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

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the subwoofer and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (main s) , c onnect the front and ce nt er speakers to the subw oofer and surround speakers to the surround am pl ifier (see page 17).

Powering the control unit on

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

"/1

FUNCTION

VOL.

Front panel display

Note

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

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FUNCTION

VOL.

Front panel display

Step 5: Adjusting the Wireless System

About the wireless system

This wireless system adopts the Digital Infr ared Audio Transmis si on system (page 103). The following diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach) .

Top view

IR transmitter

Side view

IR transmitter

Notes

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

• Do not use the IR receiver t hat is not s upplied wit h the system.

10 10

IR receiver

Infrared signal

IR receiver

Infrared signal

Approx. 10m (33 ft)

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

"/1

POWER/ON LINE

POWER

indicator

POWER

POWER ON-LINE

1 Press "/1 o n the system and POW ER

on the surround amplifie r .

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

2 Orient the IR transmitter and IR

receiver to face each other.

Adjust the position until the POWER/ON LINE indi c ator on the surround a mplifier turns green.

Tips

• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

• You can change the setting of the surround spea ke r s so that the designated sounds for the left and right speakers are reversed (page 96).

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 on the surround amplifier turns red, the transmission is incomplete. Adjust the position of the IR transmitter and IR receiver until the POWER/ON LIN E indic a tor tur ns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier flashes in red, the IR receiver is receiving an infrared signal from another So ny's wireless product. Move the IR transmitter and/or the IR receiver so that the POWE R/ON LINE indicator turns green.

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