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Step 1: Installing the System Positioning the system For the best possible surround sound, place all speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A). The distance can be between 1.0 to 7.0 meters. If you cannot place the center speaker and surround speakers at the same distance as (A), you can move the center speaker up to 1.6 meters closer to the listening position (B), and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters closer to the listening position (C). The subwoofer can be placed
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Getting Started Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping. , Remove the foot pads from the protective cover. US 11
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Assembling the speakers Before connecting the speakers, attach the speaker stand to the speaker. (For the front speakers) Use the parts as follows: � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (2, red/white) � Posts (2) � Bases (2) � Screws (black) (4) � Screws (with washer) (4) For details of how to connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks, see page 19. Note � Spread a cloth on the floor to avoid damaging the floor when you assemble the speakers. Tip � You can use the speaker without the speaker
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Getting Started 3 Thread the speaker cord through the hole in the post. Be careful with the orientation of the post. Thread the speaker cord into the end of the post that has two holes. Post Two holes Top of the base 4 Thread the speaker cord through the post and out the opposite end. Base Speaker cord Post 5 Thread the speaker cord through the hole on the bottom of the speaker. Speaker cord Base Rear of the speaker Post US 13
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6 Insert the post into the hole on the bottom of the speaker so that the screw on the post faces the front of the speaker. Speaker , Screw Post 7 Adjust the height of the speaker, then secure the post with two screws (with washer). You can change the height of the speaker depending on the screw positions. Adjust the screw holes of the post to the holes on the rear of the speaker (A, B, C, or D). The height of the speaker can be increased by using the holes in order from A to D. Rear of the sp
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Getting Started 8 Connect the speaker cords to the speaker. Extend the twisted speaker cord as before. Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the speakers: the speaker cord with the color tube to 3, and the speaker cord without the color tube to #. Color tube Front left speaker (L): White Front right speaker (R): Red Rear of the speaker 9 Secure the speaker cord by running it through the slot. Rear of the speaker Speaker cord US 15
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10 Attach the post to the base. Insert the post so that the slot on the lower part of the post aligns with the projection of the base, then secure the post with two screws (black). Post Slot , Projection Base Screws (black) Pull the speaker cord in the direction of the arrow so that it does not get caught when attaching the post to the base. Note � Make sure that the slot on the post aligns with the projection of the base by rotating the post slightly. Fully-assembled illustration Front lef
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Getting Started Installing the speakers on a wall Caution � Contact a screw shop or installer for information regarding the wall material or screws to be used. � Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied. � Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall stren
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2 Fasten the screws to the wall. For the center speaker For the front speakers 145 mm 3 (5 / inches) 4 101.6 mm (4 inches) 8 to 10 mm 8 to 10 mm 11 13 11 13 ( / to / inch) ( / to / inch) 32 32 32 32 For the surround speakers 8 to 10 mm 11 13 ( / to / inch) 32 32 3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Hole on the back of 5 mm the speaker 7 ( / inch) 32 10 mm 13 ( / inch) 32 Rear of the speaker US 18 Getting Started
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Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the System For connecting the system, read the information on the following pages. Do not connect the AC power cord (mains lead) of the unit to a wall outlet (mains) until all the other connections are made. Note � When you connect another component with a volume control, turn down the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted. Connecting the speakers The connector of the speaker cords and the color tube are color-coded depending
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Connecting the TV (Video connection) This connection sends a video signal to the TV. Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method. C Component video cable (not supplied) A Video cord (supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) To the HDMI IN jack To the component of the TV. video input jacks of To the video input jack of the TV. the TV. Method 1: Video cord (A) connection This is the basic connection. Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection If your TV has an HD
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4-122-226-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
DAV-HDZ485
©2009 Sony Corporation
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WARNING About These Operating To reduce the risk of fire or electric Instructions shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. � The instructions in these Operating Instructions describe the controls on the Caution – The use of optical instruments remote. You can also use the controls on the with this product will increase eye unit if they have the same or similar names as hazard. those on the remote. � The Control Menu items may vary depending Do not install the appliance
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“DVD-RW,” “DVD-R,” “DVD+RW,” About the S-AIR function “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. The system is compatible with the S-AIR function, which allows transmission of sound “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. between S-AIR products wirelessly. The following S-AIR products can be used with “PLAYSTATION” is a trademark of Sony the system: Computer Entertainment Inc. � Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony spe
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Table of Contents About These Operating Instructions .......2 Other Operations About the S-AIR function.......................3 Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Playable Discs.........................................5 Room .............................................. 69 Getting Started Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically................................. 70 Step 1: Installing the System.......10 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Step 2: Connecting the System...19 Remote
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Playable Discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO � DVD VIDEO � DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode � DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video � DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD � VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) � Super VCD � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in video CD format or Super VCD format Super Audio CD � Super Audio CD CD � Audio CD � CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format DATA CD – � CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD
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Notes on discs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this product. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: � CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 5 � CD-ROM recorded in PHOTO CD f
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Region code Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD labeled with the same region code. ALL A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions. Note about playback operations of a DVD or VI
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Getting Started Unpacking � Front speakers (2) � Speaker cords (6, red/white/ � Bases (2) green/gray/blue/purple) � Screws (black) (4) �Video cord (1) � Screws (with washer) (4) � Center speaker (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Operating Instructions � Quick Setup Guide � Surround speakers (2) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Setup Disc (DVD) � Calibration mic (1) � Subwoofer (1) � Foot pads (1 set) �Posts (2) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) or US 8 Getting Started
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Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit. Note � Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. � Do not use a new battery with an old one. � Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. � Do not expose the remote sensor to dire
