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 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 attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, 
oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
 Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
 Image distortion on the TV screen may occur depending on the location of the subwoofer. In this case, place the 
subwoofer away from the TV.
 Do not block the ventilation slots of the subwoofer (page 108).
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A Front speaker (L (left))
B Front speaker (R (right))
C Subwoofer
D Control unit
DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM  DAV-F500DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM  DAV-F500A.F.D. STDA.F.D. STDD.C.S.D.C.S.FUNCTIONFUNCTIONVOLVOL
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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 both front speakers the same distance apart as they are from the listening position (to form an isosceles 
triangle).
 The front speakers should be placed at least 0.6 m apart.
 Place the front speakers forward of the TV. Make sure there are no reflecting obstacles in front of the speakers.
 Both front speakers should be pointed straight forward. Do not place the speakers at an angle.
Speaker driver
Front speaker (L)
TVSubwoofer
Front speaker (R)
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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.
Recommended Side view
30 mm4 mm
Hole on the rear of 
the speaker
5 mm 
10 mm
Screw (pre-installed)
 
						

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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 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.
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or 
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
Color tube
(–) (+)
ConnectorRear of speaker
Color tube
Front speaker (L): White
Front speaker (R): Red
5 to 7 mm
Rear of the speaker
 
						

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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.
DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM  DAV-F500A.F.D. STD D.C.S.
FUNCTIONVOL
SPEAKERIMPEDANCE USE 3
FRONT R FRONT L
SYSTEM CONTROLONLY FOR HCD-F200
6 AC power cord 
(mains lead)2 Front speaker (R)
2 Front speaker (L)
4 VCR, digital satellite 
receiver, or PlayStation, etc.
3 TV
: Signal flowSubwoofer
Bottom of the 
subwoofer
5 FM wire antenna (aerial)1 Plug
4 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 
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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 
connector of the front right speaker into the FRONT R jack on the bottom of the subwoofer.
1 Connecting the Control unit
2 Connecting the Speakers
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SPEAKERIMPEDANCE USE 3
FRONT R FRONT L
SYSTEM CONTROLONLY FOR HCD-F200
Rear of the control unit Bottom of the subwoofer
ScrewsPlug
SYSTEM CONTROL cable
 
						

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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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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 sound quality by connecting with the 
digital cord (B).
* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to 
progressive format (page 27).
** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 27).
3 Connecting the TV
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Connector panel of the control unitTo the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks 
of the TV
To the HDMI IN jack of the TV
To the VIDEO IN jack of 
the TVTo the AUDIO OUT jacks of the TVComponent video cord
(not supplied)*
Video cord
(supplied)HDMI** cable
(not supplied) Audio cord 
(not supplied)
Green
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Red White
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To the digital optical output jack of the TVDigital optical cord
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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 signals. (COAXIAL 
has priority over OPTICAL.) If the digital signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
Tip You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV (AUDIO 
IN) jack (A) or TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (B) instead of the TV. 
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Southeast Asian models 
only)
Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color 
system.
The initial setting of the system is NTSC.
1Turn off the system by pressing \/1.
2Turn on the system by pressing \/1 while pressing VOL – on the front panel.
Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC.
“NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.
You can enjoy the connected component using the speakers of the system.
 Digital satellite receiver, etc.: A
 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: B
 AV receiver, etc.: C (only when DVD function is selected)
4 Connecting the other components