Sony Dav Is50 Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
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 DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter 5 Portable audio source
 
						

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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    ONLY FOR SS-IS15
CENTER SUR L SUR R FRONT L FRONT R
DMPORT
Rear of the 
subwoofer
SYSTEM CONTROL cordRear of the control unit Bottom of the subwoofer
ScrewsPlug
 
						

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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 FRONT L FRONT R
RSURROUND SELECTOR
S-AIR ID
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
SURROUNDPAIRINGCB
A
SURROUND
BACK
L
Rear of the 
subwooferSpeaker cords
Bottom of the 
subwoofer Center speaker Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
RedGreen
White
EZW-T100 slot 
(For details, see “Using 
an S-AIR Product” 
(page 74)).
 CAUTION
Please do not remove 
the screws before 
installing the EZW-T100.Rear panel of the 
surround amplifier
Blue
GraySurround 
speaker (L)
Surround 
speaker (R) Speaker cords
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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 (R) RedGreen
White
Gray Blue EZW-T100 slot 
(For details, see “Using 
an S-AIR Product” 
(page 74).
 CAUTION
Please do not remove 
the screws before 
installing the EZW-T100.
 
						

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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 wireless transmitter/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 wireless transmitter/transceiver.
• Insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver with the S-AIR logo facing up.
• Insert the wireless transmitter/transceiver so that the V marks are aligned.
• Do not insert other than the wireless transceiver into the EZW-RT10 slot.
• Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.
To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit (subwoofer)
1Remove the screws and detach the slot cover.
Note• Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing the caution mark. Do not remove other screws.
• The slot cover is no longer necessary; however, keep it after detaching.
2Insert the wireless transmitter.
Rear of the subwoofer
Slot cover
Rear of the subwoofer
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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 connection method A, 
B, or C. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to C (HDMI).
When the TV has the digital optical or coaxial output jack, you can improve sound quality by 
connecting with the digital cord (B).
Rear of the subwoofer
RSURROUND SELECTOR
S-AIR ID
EZW-RT10
SPEAKER
SURROUNDPA I R INGCB
A
SURROUND
BACK
L
E
Z
W-R
T10
Wireless 
transceiver
 
						

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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 over analog signals. If the digital 
signal ceases, the analog signal will be processed after 2 seconds.
• When connecting the HDMI cable, make sure that the direction of jacks are the same.
• When connecting the digital optical cord, insert the connector until it clicks into place.
Tip• You can connect another component, such as a VCR, digital satellite receiver, or PlayStation, to the TV (AUDIO 
IN) jacks (A) or TV (DIGITAL IN OPTICAL) jack (B) instead of the TV.
DMPORT
PB/CBPR/CR
Rear of the control unit
To the VIDEO IN jack of 
the TVTo the digital optical output 
jack of the TV
Component video cord
(not supplied)* Video cord
(supplied) HDMI** cable
(not supplied)Audio cord 
(not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red White
Red
To the AUDIO OUT jacks of 
the TVDigital optical cord
(not supplied)
To the HDMI IN jack 
of the TV
To the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 
jacks of the TV
 
						

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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 while the system is 
turned on.
Tip• You can assign a digital sound input corresponding with the function “TV” and “SAT/CABLE.” For details, 
see [DIGITAL IN] (page 95).
DMPORT
AB
Rear of the control unit
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Digital coaxial cord 
(not supplied)
To the digital coaxial output 
jack of another component 
(e.g.: digital satellite receiver)
A
 
						

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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 satellite receiver 
or PlayStation, etc.
 
						

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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 outdoor 
FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.
DMPORT
A
B
Rear of the control unitAM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)
FM wire antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
Note• Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to 
either terminal.
AM
FM 75
COAXIALANTENNA
Control unit
Outdoor FM 
antenna (aerial)