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3-398-069-14(1)
DVD Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
(1)
©2008 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation Printed in China http://www.sony.net/
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Disposal of waste WARNING batteries (applicable in the European Union and To reduce the risk of fire or electric other European shock, do not expose this apparatus to countries with separate rain or moisture. collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such indicates that the battery provided with this product as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this sym
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Precautions About This Operating On power sources � AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at Instructions the qualified service shop. � The system is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as the subwoofer is connected � The instructions in this Operating Instructions to the wall outlet (mains), even if the control unit describe the controls on the remote. You can itself has been turned off. also use the controls on the control unit if they � Install this syste
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Table of Contents About This Operating Instructions..........3 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 81 Playable Discs.........................................5 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and Illumination...... 82 Getting Started Viewing Information About the Disc ... 83 Step 1: Positioning the System ...11 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Step 2: Connecting the System...15 Remote ........................................... 86 Step 3: Performing the Quick
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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) f
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3) ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. 4) DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. 5) A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). “DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,”“DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks. Example of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: � CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW other than those r
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Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. About Multi Session CD � This system can play a Multi Session CD when an MP3 file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. � This system can
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TM This system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. GB 8
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Getting Started Getting Started Checking the supplied items � Control unit (1) � Stand cover (1) � Remote commander (remote) (1) � Screws (4) � R6 (size AA) batteries (2) � Front speakers (2) � Seals (for stand cover) (2) � Operating Instructions (this manual) � FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) � Speaker and TV Connections (supplement) � Subwoofer (1) � Video cord (1) � Cable tie (1) Preparing the remote To insert batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching
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� 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. About operation of the remote You can operate this system and TV using the supplied remote. x System operation Press TV so that TV flashes four times. The remote enters system operation mode. When operating the system, point the remote at the center of the panel display. A.F.D. STD D.C.S. FUNCTION VOL DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM DAV-F500 Remote
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Getting Started Step 1: Positioning the System For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). Place the system as illustrated below. A Front speaker (L (left)) B Front speaker (R (right)) C Subwoofer D Control unit B A D C A A Note � Leave a space for inserting/ejecting the disc (approximately 15 cm) to the right (disc slot) side of the control unit when placing an object such as a speaker n
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� Do not place your hand on the speaker driver when lifting the subwoofer. Doing so, the speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the foot of the subwoofer. Speaker driver Tip � It is recommended to place the subwoofer on a hard floor. � You can also place the subwoofer either side, facing the listening position. To use the speakers efficiently Position the speakers so that the distance between each speaker and the listening position (A and B) is the same (from 0.0 to 7.0 meters). Fro
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Getting Started � It is recommended to place the front speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection. Side view Recommended To install the speakers on a wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hole on the rear of each speaker. Hole on the rear of the speaker 4 mm 5 mm 30 mm 10 mm 1 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. Screw (pre-installed) 2 Detach the speaker stand. 3 Disconn
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5 Reconnect the speaker cords to the speakers. The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected. 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 #. Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the speaker terminals. Rear of speaker Color tube (+) (–) Connector Color tube Front speaker (L): White Front speaker (R
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Getting Started Step 2: Connecting the System See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 6 on the following pages. Note � Be sure to make connections 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. Subwoofer FRONT R FRONT L IMPEDANCE USE 3 SPEAKER SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 2 Front speaker (R) 2 Front speaker (L) Bottom of t
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ANTENNA C FO M A 7X 5IAL L AUDIO IN R VIDEO DC IG O IT AA XL IA IL N DO IG PIT TIA C LA IL N DO IG PIT TIA C LA IL N TV VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE SAT/CABLE TV DMPORT OUT D 0.C 75 AV Max V CO ID M E PO O N O EU NT T DIGITAL OUT Y PB/CB PR/CR COAXIAL To remove the panel cover of the control unit Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the control unit. Push the B mark on the left side of the panel cover, then slide to the right. 1 Connecting the Control unit Connect the system conn
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Getting Started Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) White (Front speaker (L)) FRONT R FRONT L SPEAKER IMPEDANCE USE 3 SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-F200 Red (Front speaker (R)) Bottom of the subwoofer To set the speakers at an angle You can select the angle for the front speaker: 0° and 10°. (The speakers are set to an angle of 10° at shipping.) 1 Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker. Screw (pre-installed) 2 Detach the speaker stand. 3 Reattach the speaker stand by engaging
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4 Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being twisted or pinched. 5 Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand. Note � Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws. GB 18 Getting Started
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Getting Started ANTENNA C F O M A 7X 5IAL L R DO IG PIT TIA C LA IL N DO IG PIT TIA C LA IL N AUDIO IN VIDEO DC IG O IT AA XL IA IL N SAT/CABLE TV DMPORT TV VIDEO OUT SAT/CABLE DC5V OUT 0.7A Max VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT Y PB/CB PR/CR COAXIAL 3 Connecting the TV Be sure to disconnect the AC power cords of all components from their wall outlets (mains) before making connections. To listen to TV sound from the speakers of the system, connect the TV and the system with the audio cord (not
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Note � When connecting the jack, insert the plug into the jack as far as it will go. � When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks (B). � During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT (COMPONENT) jacks. Select connection method A to obtain pictures since the video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT (VIDEO) jack. � The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority over analog signal
