Sony Dav F200 Operating Instructions

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Getting StartedStep 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.
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 nearby.
 Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
 Do not place the speakers in locations that...

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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.
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).
Note Place...

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 It is recommended to place the front speakers on the edge of a table or rack, etc., to prevent sound reflection.
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.
1Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.
2Detach the speaker stand.
3Disconnect the speaker cords from the speaker.
4Take the speaker stand out.
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5Reconnect 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.
6Fasten the screws to the wall.
7Hang the speakers on the screws.
Note Use screws that...

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Getting StartedStep 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.
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To remove the panel cover of the control unit
Before connecting the cables, remove the panel cover from the control unit.
Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the bottom of the 
subwoofer.
Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL connector, then secure the screws of the plug.
Insert the speaker connector of the front left speaker into the FRONT L jack, and insert the speaker 
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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.)
1Remove the screw (pre-installed) at the rear of the speaker.
2Detach the speaker stand.
3Reattach the speaker stand by engaging the protrusions on the stand in the holes for 
either angle 0° or 10°.
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4Thread the speaker cord though the slit of the stand base to prevent the cord being 
twisted or pinched.
5Tighten the screw to secure the speaker stand.
Note Be careful not to pinch the speaker cords while tightening screws.
 

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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 supplied) (A).
For video output to your TV, check the video input jacks of the TV, and select connection method A, 
B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).
When the TV has the digital optical output jack, you can improve...

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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...