Sony Dav Fz900 Operating Instructions

21GB
Getting Started
This connection sends a video signal to the TV.
Depending on the jacks on your TV, select the connection method.
* The HDMI cable is supplied with Singapore, Indonesian, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Thai, Taiwan, and Latin 
American models only.
Method 1: Video cord (A) connection
This is the basic connection.
Method 2: HDMI* cable (B) and video cord (A) connection
If your TV has an HDMI jack, connect to the TV both with an HDMI cable and video cord. Picture 
quality will be improved...

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Getting Started
To change the color system (PAL or NTSC) (Asian, Australian, and 
Middle Eastern 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 for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL.
The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.
1Turn off the system by pressing "/1.
2Turn on the system by pressing "/1 on the unit while turning OPERATION DIAL on the 
unit...

23GB
Getting Started
This connection sends an audio signal to the unit from the TV. To listen to TV sound via the system, 
perform this connection.
Method 1: Audio cord (D) connection
This is the basic connection and sends an analog audio signal.
Method 2: Digital optical cord (E) or digital coaxial cord (F) connection
When the TV has a digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by connecting 
with a digital optical or coaxial cord in addition to an audio cord connection.
Note...

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Getting Started
You can enjoy connected components via the system’s speakers.
Portable audio source (not supplied): G
USB device (not supplied): H
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter: I (TDM-iP20 is supplied with Australian models. You can also 
use other DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters.)
VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, etc. (not supplied): J
Connecting the other components
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Getting Started
If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy sound with the speakers of the system through the connected TV. Connect the 
components as follows.
Select the component on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
If the TV does not have multiple audio/video inputs, a switcher will be necessary to receive sound from 
more than one component.
System
:Signal flowVCR, digital satellite receiver, 
PlayStation, etc. TV
VCR, digital satellite receiver,...

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Getting Started
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 unit to an outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Connecting the antenna (aerial)
COAXIAL 75
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ANTENNA
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FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
COAXIAL 75
FM
ANTENNA
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
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27GB
Getting Started
You can transmit sound from the unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier or S-AIR 
receiver.
To transmit sound from the unit, you need to insert the wireless transceivers into the unit, surround 
amplifier, and S-AIR receiver.
For details of S-AIR products, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 84).
Note When you insert the wireless transceiver, make sure that the AC power cord (mains lead) is not connected to a wall 
outlet (mains).
 Do not touch the terminals of the...

28GB
Getting Started
Before connecting the AC power cords (mains leads) of the unit and the surround amplifier to a wall 
outlet (mains), connect the front, center speakers and subwoofer to the unit and surround speakers to 
the surround amplifier.
Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)
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Wall outlet (mains): The shape of 
the wall outlet (mains) differs 
depending on the area. Rear...

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Getting Started
After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display.
Setting the demonstration mode to on/off
1Press [/1 on the unit.
The system turns on.
2Press SYSTEM MENU.
3Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO” appears in the front panel display, then press   or 
c.
4Press X/x to select a setting.
: On.
 “DEMO OFF”: Off.
5Press .
The setting is made.
6Press SYSTEM MENU.
The system menu turns off.
Tip When you purchase the system new, or if the system...

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Getting Started
Step 3: Setting up the 
Wireless System
To use the wireless system, you need to set up 
the surround amplifier. Before setting, make 
sure that the wireless transceivers are inserted 
into the unit and the surround amplifier correctly 
(page 27).
This wireless system is called “S-AIR.” For 
details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an 
S-AIR Product” (page 84).
The unit transmits sound to the surround 
amplifier that is connected to the surround 
speakers. To establish sound...