Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions
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11GB Getting Started Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the control unit. Note• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. AB
12GB Getting Started For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (1). It is recommended that the subwoofer should be placed (2). Place speakers and subwoofer as illustrated below. Tip• You can also place the subwoofer either side, facing the listening position. • When you install the speaker, the speaker face may be unstable. In this case, use a commercially available wire clamper or a commercially available tape, etc., to secure the speaker cord. Using the subwoofer efficiently To reinforce the bass sound, place the subwoofer possible close to a wall. Note• If the subwoofer is to be placed ahead of the front speaker, the distance should be less than 0.5 m.* • You may not get the bass sound efficiently when the subwoofer is placed outside (3). You need to adjust the setting of the distance from the listening position. Step 1: Positioning the Speakers 11A B DC 1E 1 HF1 G 2 1121 2 1 212 DG C F E B A Control unit B Front speaker (L) C Front speaker (R) D Center speaker E Surround speaker (L) F Surround speaker (R) G Subwoofer H Surround amplifier Close to a wall *
13GB Getting Started • Do not place objects on the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed. • Do not place the subwoofer under a desk or in a cabinet, etc. • Do not place the subwoofer back of the obstruction, such as TV, etc. Middle range sound will fall. Note• 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 (not supplied) that are attached to the speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discolouration may result. • When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses. • Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. • 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. Tip• When you change the position of the speakers, Sony recommends that you change the settings. For details, see “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 88). 3 3 TV, etc. continued
14GB Getting Started Note on handling the subwoofer • Do not place your hand into the slit of the subwoofer when lifting it. The speaker driver may be damaged. When lifting, hold the bottom of the subwoofer. • Do not hold the EZW-T100 slot when lifting the subwoofer. • Do not push the top of the subwoofer where the speaker unit is installed. Slits Subwoofer Speaker unit EZW-T100 slot
15GB Getting Started Installing the speakers on the wall Before installing the speakers on the wall, you need to decide which surround speakers connection you want. You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways. AConnect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) BConnect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection) Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system. For details, see “Step 2: Connecting the System” (page 19). The surround speakers supplied are for wireless connection. If you want to change to wired connection, you need to change the surround speaker cords. For details on changing the speaker cords, see step 2 to 4 of “Installing the speakers to the wall” below. Caution• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. • 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. • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. 1Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the holes of the bracket. 2Secure the bracket to the wall using hole 1. Tip• To prevent the speaker from rotating, use the hole 2, too. 1 34 2 continued
16GB Getting Started 3Remove the rear cap using the wrench (supplied), and remove the speaker pedestal using a screwdriver (+) (not supplied). 4Push A with the supplied wrench (1), and then remove the speaker cords (2). 5Thread the speaker cords through hole 3. Rear cap Wrench (supplied) (1) When the lever is down, the speaker cords are locked.When the lever is up, the speaker cords can be removed. (2)A 3
17GB Getting Started 6Reconnect the detached speaker cords, matching 3/# to the appropriate speaker terminals (1), and then push the lever down completely (2). Tip• If it is difficult to push the lever down, use the wrench (supplied). 7Reattach the rear cap using the wrench (supplied). 8Secure the speaker to the bracket with the screw in Step 3 using hole 4. #3 (1)(2) 4 continued
18GB Getting Started About connecting speaker cord The connectors of the speaker cords are the same colour as the jacks to be connected. There are 2 types of speaker cord for surround speaker. You can change the surround speaker cord depending on the type of speaker connection. Tip• You can remove the speaker cords (for wired connection) from the connector. With the catch facing down, press and hold the connector down against a flat surface (1) and remove the speaker cords from the connector (2). • You cannot remove the speaker cords (for wireless connection) from the connector. 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 terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below. Note Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate speaker terminals: 3 t o + , a n d # to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted. #3 BlackDo not catch the speaker cords insulation in the speaker terminals. #3 Black Catch(1) (2) Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
19GB Getting Started See the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 7 on the following pages. Note• Be sure to make connection 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. You can connect your surround speakers in 2 different ways. AConnect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) BConnect surround speakers to subwoofer (wired connection) Sony recommends you to use wireless connection for this system. Step 2: Connecting the System continued
20GB Getting Started AConnect surround speakers to S-AIR surround amplifier (wireless connection) RSURROUND SELECTOR S-AIR ID EZW-RT10 SPEAKER SURROUNDPAIRINGCB ASURROUND BACKL CENTER SUR L SUR R FRONT L FRONT R SYSTEM CONTROL ONLY FOR HCD-IS50 SPEAKER ONLY FOR SS-IS15 R 6 AM loop antenna (aerial) Rear of the subwoofer7 AC power cord (mains lead)6 FM wire antenna (aerial) 2 Center speaker 2 Front 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 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 5 Portable audio source 3 Wireless transceiver Surround amplifier2 Surround speaker (L) 2 Surround speaker (R) 7 AC power cord (mains lead) 3 Wireless transmitter