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3-299-549-11(1)
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
(1)
©2008 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http://www.sony.net/
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For customers in Europe WARNING Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European To reduce the risk of fire or electric Union and other European shock, do not expose this apparatus to countries with separate rain or moisture. collection systems) Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such This symbol on the battery or on the packaging as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. indicates that the battery provided with this product To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ve
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Precautions About the S-AIR function On power sources • AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified The system is compatible with the S-AIR service shop. function, which allows transmission of sound • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power between S-AIR products wirelessly. source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall The following S-AIR products can be used with outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. the system: • As the main plug is used to d
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........3 Adjusting the Delay Between the About the S-AIR function.......................3 Picture and Sound........................... 55 Playable Discs.........................................6 (A/V SYNC) Playing MP3 Files/JPEG Image Files .. 56 Getting Started Playing MP3 Files and JPEG Step 1: Positioning the Speakers...........12 Image Files as a Slide Show Step 2: Connecting the System .............19 with Sound.......................
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Other Operations Additional Information Controlling the TV with the Supplied Precautions.......................................... 100 Remote............................................80 Notes about the Discs ......................... 101 Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound...82 Troubleshooting.................................. 102 (DUAL MONO) Self-diagnosis Function ...................... 110 Enjoying the Sound at Low Volume.....83 (When letters/numbers appear in (NIGHT MODE) the display) Usin
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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 CD • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD format DATA CD – • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 1) 2) fi
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1) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. 2) JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)). ® 3) DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 4) DivX, DivX Certified and associated l
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Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if t
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Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Di
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Getting Started Unpacking • Control unit (1) – Surround right speaker (gray • Surround amplifier connector) (for wireless (TA-SA100WR) (1) connection only) •Speakers – Front left speaker (white •Subwoofer (1) connector) (for wired • Speaker cord cover (1) connection only) • Speaker cord holder (1) • AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) – Front right speaker (red connector) (for wired connection only) • Wireless adapters • FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) – Wireless transceiver (EZW-RT10) (1) • Video Co
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Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit. AB 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 th
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Tip Step 1: Positioning the • You can also place the subwoofer either side, facing the listening position. Speakers • When you install the speaker, the speaker face may be unstable. In this case, use a commercially available wire clamper or a commercially available tape, etc., For the best possible surround sound, all the to secure the speaker cord. speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (1). It is recommended that the Using th
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Getting Started 3 3 TV, etc. • Do not place objects on the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed. Note • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty –Very humid – Subject to vibrations – Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker stands (not supplied) that are attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, • Do not place th
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Note on handling the subwoofer • Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer. Subwoofer Slits • Do not hold the EZW-T100 slot when lifting the subwoofer. • Do not push the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed. Speaker unit EZW-T100 slot GB 14 Getting Started
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Getting Started Installing the speakers on the wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, you need to decide which surround speakers connection you want. You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways. A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) B Connect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection) Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system. For details, see “Step 2: Connecting the System” (page 19). The surround spe
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3 Remove the rear cap using the wrench (supplied), and remove the speaker pedestal using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied). Wrench (supplied) Rear cap 4 Push A with the supplied wrench (1), and then remove the speaker cords (2). (2) (1) A When the lever is down, the When the lever is up, the speaker cords are locked. speaker cords can be removed. 5 Thread the speaker cords through hole 3. 3 GB 16 Getting Started
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Getting Started 6 Reconnect the detached speaker cords, matching 3/# to the appropriate speaker terminals (1), and then push the lever down completely (2). (2) (1) 3 # Tip • If it is difficult to push the lever down, use the wrench (supplied). 7 Reattach the rear cap using the wrench (supplied). 8 Secure the speaker to the bracket with the screw in Step 3 using hole 4. 4 continued GB 17
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About connecting speaker cord The connectors of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be connected. There are 2 types of speaker cord for surround speaker. You can change the surround speaker cord depending on the type of speaker connection. 3 # Do not catch the Black speaker cords 3 insulation in the speaker terminals. # Black Tip • You can remove the speaker cords (for wired connection) from the connector. With the catch facing down, press and hold the connector down again
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Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 7 on the following pages. Note • Be sure to make connection securely to avoid hum and noise. • When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted. You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways. A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connectio
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A Connect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) 5 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 5 Portable audio source adapter 5 VCR, digital 4 TV satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. 6 AM loop antenna (aerial) 6 FM wire antenna (aerial) Front of the control unit Bottom of the 1 Plug subwoofer 3 Wireless SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50 transmitter SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15 FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER Rear of the 7 AC power cord (mains lead) subwoofer 2 Front 2 Center s
