Sony WAHT-SD1 User Manual

Wireless
Surround Kit

2-895-784-23(1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

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WAHT-SD1

©2007 Sony Corporation

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Table of Contents

About this manual ..........................................2

Unpacking ......................................................3

Hooking Up ....................................................4

Connecting the AC Power Cords (Mains

Leads) .............................................................8

Adjusting the Wireless System ......................8

Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR

Receiver on a Wall .......................................11

Troubleshooting ...........................................13

Specifications ...............................................14

Index to Parts ...............................................15

WARNING

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

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

Precautions

On power sources

• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)
can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately
in the event of trouble.

On placement

• Do not place the system in locations that are hot and
subject to direct sunlight, dusty, very humid, or
extremely cold.

• Use caution when placing the system on a specially
treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining
or discoloration may result.

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.

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

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

• Position the Sony DVD Home Theatre System
(DAV) and surround amplifier away from each other.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the system.

• If you use more than one set of these systems (Sony
DVD Home Theatre System (DAV) and WAHT­SD1), position them away from each other to avoid
cross talk.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution or water. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene.

Safety

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

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

About this manual

The WAHT-SD1 is a Wireless Surround Kit for
the Sony DVD Home Theatre System (DAV).
DAV-DZ555K/DZ556KB model is used in this
manual for some illustrations.
This kit is for models which have a slot cover
and have “DIR-TC1” printed on the rear panel.

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Unpacking

Transmitter (DIR-TC1) (IR transmitter +
Transmitter box) (1)

Surround amplifier (TA-SB500WR) (1)

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Speaker cord cover (1)

IR receiver (DIR-R1) (1)

IR receiver stand (1)

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Speaker cord holder (1)

Screw (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Note

• Speaker cords are not supplied.

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Hooking Up

Connecting the transmitter and the surround
amplifier to a Sony DVD Home Theatre System
(DAV).

Before installing, make sure to
remove the AC power cord (mains
lead) of the system from the wall
outlet (mains).

Inserting the transmitter

1 Remove the screws and detach the slot

cover.

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3 Make sure to use the same screws to

secure the transmitter box.

IR transmitter

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(DVD ONLY)

Note

• Do not use other screws to fasten the transmitter
box.

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

IR receiver

Note

• Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing
the caution mark. Do not remove other screws.

• The slot cover is no longer necessary; however,
keep it after detaching.

2 Insert the transmitter box.

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Note

• Insert the transmitter box with the SONY logo
facing up.

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(DVD ONLY)
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Delta marks

IR receiver stand

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Connecting the Surround Speakers and the IR Receiver

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Insert the connectors of the speaker cords in their corresponding speaker jacks. The connectors of the
speaker cords are the same color as the jacks to be connected.

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Surround amplifier

DIR-R1

SPEAKER

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

Surround speaker (R)

Note

Surround speaker (L)

• Use the speaker cord supplied with the Sony DVD Home Theatre System (DAV) to connect the surround speakers
to the surround amplifier.

• Customers who already have the Sony DVD Home Theatre System (DAV), use the speaker cords of the system.

• When you use this Wireless Surround Kit, do not connect the speaker cord (s) to the surround speaker jack (s) on
your Sony DVD Home Theatre System (DAV).

• The cord of the IR receiver is for this system only, and is not commercially available.

Example for installation

Position the IR transmitter and IR receiver as illustrated.

Top view

TV

Center speaker

Listening position

Front
speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround
speaker (R)

IR transmitter

IR receiver

Front
speaker (L)

Surround
speaker (L)

Surround amplifier

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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.

Screw

Note

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

• Before detaching the speaker cord cover, 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

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Tabs

About the wireless system

This wireless system employs the Digital
Infrared Audio Transmission (DIAT) system.
The following diagram indicates the infrared
transmission area (the range that infrared signals
can reach).

Top view

IR transmitter

Side view

IR transmitter

Note

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10

10

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Infrared signal

Approx. 10 m
(33 ft)

IR receiver

Infrared signal

Approx. 10 m
(33 ft)

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 an IR transmitter or IR receiver other than
the one supplied with this system.

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Connecting the AC Power Cords (Mains Leads)

Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of your Sony DVD Home Theatre System (DAV)
and the surround amplifier to a wall outlet (mains), connect the front and center speakers to your DAV,
and surround speakers to the surround amplifier.

Adjusting the Wireless System

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 DAV and POWER on the

surround amplifier.

The DAV 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.

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• The IR transmitter is movable for easy reorientation.

Note

• Make sure that there is no obstruction such as a
person or object between the IR transm itter 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 receiver until the POWER/ON
LINE indicator turns green.

• If the POWER/ON LINE indicator flashes in red, the
IR receiver is receiving an infrared signal 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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Settings for the Speakers

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It is necessary to set up your Sony DVD Home
Theatre System (DAV) to use this Wireless
Surround Kit.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“DVD” appears in the front panel
display.

2 Press DISPLAY when the system is

in stop mode.

The Control Menu appears.

3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

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0 : 0 3 : 0 4

SPEAKER FORMATION

SPEAKER FORMATION
AUTO CALIBRATION

DVD VIDEO

4 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER

FORMATION], then press .

The options for [SPEAKER
FORMATION] appear.

7 Press .

Set up the calibration mic at ear level using
a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of
each speaker should face the calibration
mic, and there should be no obstruction
between either speaker and the calibration
mic. Be quiet during the measurement.

A.CAL MIC

Calibration mic

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD(WIRELESS)

Note

• The [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] option
appears after inserting transmitter box. (When
you do not insert transmitter box, only
[STANDARD] appears.)

5 Press C/c to select [STANDARD

(WIRELESS)], then press .

6 Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and
press X/x to select [YES].

8 Press .

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start
measurement?

YES
NO

Auto Calibration starts.

Note

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO
CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the
volume down. Give consideration to children
and neighbors.

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• Avoid being in the measurement area and
making noise during the measurement (which
takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with
measurement.

9 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.

Measurement complete.

FRONT L :
FRONT R :
CENTER :
SUBWOOFER :
SURROUND L :
SURROUND R :
If OK, unplug calibration mic and select
“YES”.

Note

• Reflections from walls or the floor may affect
measurements.

• If measurement fails, follow the message then
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].

• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for
[SPEAKER FORMATION], the measurement
of [SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] are
not displayed.

YES

YES
YES
NONE
YES
NONE
NONE

NO

10Press .

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