Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions

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BConnect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)
CENTER SUR L SUR R FRONT L FRONT R
SYSTEM CONTROL  ONLY FOR HCD-IS50
SPEAKER    ONLY FOR SS-IS15
6 AM loop 
antenna (aerial)
Rear of the 
subwoofer7 AC power cord (mains lead)6 FM wire antenna 
(aerial)
2 Front speaker (L)2 Center 
speaker
2 Surround 
speaker (R)
2 Surround speaker (L) 2 Front 
speaker (R)1 Plug Bottom of the 
subwoofer Front of the control unit4 TV 5 VCR, digital 
satellite receiver, 
or PlayStation, 
etc.5...

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1 Connecting the Control unit
Connect the system connector of the control unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL terminal on the bottom 
of the subwoofer.
Insert the plug of the SYSTEM CONTROL cord, then secure the screws of the plug.
Note• Before connecting the control unit, place the subwoofer on a stable work surface that is larger than the subwoofer.
• Be sure to place a soft cloth on the work surface to avoid damaging the surface of the subwoofer.
SYSTEM CONTROL  ONLY FOR HCD-IS50
SPEAKER...

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2 Connecting the Speakers
AConnect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection)
Insert the speaker connector of the front and center speakers into the FRONT L, FRONT R, and 
CENTER jacks on the bottom of the subwoofer respectively, and insert the speaker connector of the 
surround speakers into the SPEAKER L and SPEAKER R jacks on the rear of the surround amplifier 
respectively.
SYSTEM CONTROL  ONLY FOR HCD-IS50
SPEAKER    ONLY FOR SS-IS15
CENTER SUR L SUR R...

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BConnect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection)
Connect the connectors of the speaker cords to the corresponding SPEAKER jacks. The connectors of 
the speaker cords have the same colour as the jacks to be connected.
SYSTEM CONTROL  ONLY FOR HCD-IS50
SPEAKER    ONLY FOR SS-IS15
CENTER SUR L SUR R FRONT L FRONT R
Rear of the 
subwooferSpeaker cords
Bottom of the 
subwoofer Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
Speaker cords
Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker...

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3 Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver
You can transmit sound from the S-AIR main unit to an S-AIR product, such as a surround amplifier 
or S-AIR receiver.
An S-AIR product is a component that is compatible with the S-AIR function.
To use the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver into the subwoofer, 
surround amplifier and S-AIR receiver.
For details of the S-AIR function, see “Using an S-AIR Product” (page 74).
Note• When you insert the...

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3Make sure to use the same screws to secure the wireless transmitter.
Note• Do not use other screws to fasten the wireless transmitter.
To insert the wireless transceiver into the S-AIR sub unit (surround 
amplifier)
4 Connecting the TV
Use the parts as follows:
• Video cord (1)
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...

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* If your TV accepts progressive format signals, use this connection and set the output signal of the system to 
progressive format (page 37).
** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
If your TV has the HDMI jack, use this connection and select the type of output signal (page 36).
Note• During the “DMPORT” function, video signal is not output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
jacks.
• The system can accept both digital and analog signals. Digital signals have priority...

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5 Connecting the other components
You can enjoy the connected component using the speakers of the system.
To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack. For details, see “Using the 
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 73).
Note• Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter so that the V marks are aligned. When disconnecting, pull out while 
pressing A.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the control unit...

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If your TV has multiple audio/video inputs
You can enjoy the 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 the sound 
from more than two components.
Control unit
:Signal flowVCR, digital satellite receiver 
or PlayStation, etc. TV
VCR, digital...

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6 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)
Note• Keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) and cord away from the system or other AV components, as noise may result.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
Tip• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.
• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the control unit to an...