Sony Dav Dz210d Operating Instructions

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Getting Started – BASIC –
1 Connecting the Speakers
Required cords
The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
Note Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these 
precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch 
another speaker...

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Tip When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby 
Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 29).
3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
To connect the AM antenna (aerial)
The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle 
or roll up the antenna (aerial).
1Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand.
2Set up...

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To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)
Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the COAXIAL FM 75 Ω jack.
Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
 After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
To connect the DAB wire antenna (aerial)
With a DAB external antenna...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
Connect a DAB external antenna (aerial) (not supplied) to the ANTENNA DAB 75 Ω jack on the rear 
of the unit.
Tip To install the DAB external antenna (aerial) (not supplied), 75-ohm coaxial cable with F male type connector (not 
supplied) will be needed.
4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the 
speakers to the system.
Install this system so that the power cord can be...

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Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the 
same distance from the listening position (A). 
However, this system allows you to place the 
center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) 
and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 
ft) closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 
7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening 
position.
Place speakers as...

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Getting Started – BASIC –
Follow the steps below to make the minimum 
number of basic adjustments for using the 
system.
1Turn on the TV.
2Press [/1.
Note Disconnect the headphones when you perform 
the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 
12 with the headphones connected.
 Make sure that the function is set to “DVD.”
3Switch the input selector on your TV so 
that the signal from the system 
appears on the TV screen.
[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] 
appears at the bottom of the screen....

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Getting Started – BASIC –
 [RGB]: outputs RGB signals.
Note If your TV does not accept RGB signals, no 
picture appears on the TV screen even if you 
select [RGB]. Refer to the instructions supplied 
with your TV.
10Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the speaker 
formation appears.
11Press C/c to select the speaker 
formation image as the speakers are 
actually positioned, then press ENTER.
For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround 
Sound for a Room” (page 61).
12Connect the calibration...

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13Unplug the calibration mic and press C/
c to select [YES].
Quick Setup is finished. All connections 
and setup operations are complete.
Note If measurement fails, follow the message then 
retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].
To quit the Quick Setup
Press   DISPLAY in any Step.
Tip If you change the position of the speakers, reset the 
speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround 
Sound for a Room” (page 61) and “Calibrating the 
Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 63).
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Getting Started – ADVANCED –
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After connecting the AC power cord (mains 
lead), the demonstration appears in the front 
panel display. When you press "/1 on the 
remote, the demonstration turns off.
Note When you press "/1 on the system, the demonstration 
does not turn off.
 When you set the demonstration mode in the AMP 
menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even 
though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the 
demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, 
then...

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1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are 
suitable for the hole on the back of 
each speaker. See the illustrations 
below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall.
For the center speaker
For the other speakers
3Hang the speakers on the screws.
Note 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 and fasten them 
to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat 
wall where reinforcement is applied....