Sony Dav Sa30 Operating Instructions

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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop aerial (1)
 FM wire aerial (1)
 Speaker cords (5m × 4, 15m × 2) (17ft. × 4, 
50ft. × 2)
Video cord (1)
 Remote Commander (remote) (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Foot pads (15)
 Speakers-connection and Installation (card) 
(1)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...

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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colours of the 
jacks to those of the cords. Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied with this system.
To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.) on 
page 20.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the label of the jacks to 
be connected.
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup
(+)
(–)...

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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Note on placing speakers
Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand (not supplied) that is attached with the 
front/surround speakers on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or 
discoloration may result.
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (grey) jacks
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack
Subwoofer SPEAKER...

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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 jack or the bare wire of another speaker cord.
Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all 
the speakers are connected correctly. For details...

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Connect the supplied AM/FM aerials for listening to the radio.
Terminals for connecting the aerials
Notes
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop aerial away from the system and other components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.
 After connecting the FM wire aerial, keep it as horizontal as possible.
 When you connect the supplied AM loop aerial, connect the black cord (B) to the U terminal, and the white cord 
(A) to the other terminal.
 If you connect the system...

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Tip
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohms coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM 
aerial as shown below.
COAXIAL
AM
FM
75 
To  e a r t h Outdoor FM 
aerialSystem
Earth wire
 (not supplied)
 

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Required cords
Video cord for connecting a TV
Audio/video cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the colour-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the 
components.
Terminals for connecting video components
Notes
 When you select VIDEO 1 using the FUNCTION button, the signal is not from the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT and 
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.
 When the mode of the system is set to “DVD,” the signal is output from the S VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT OUT 
jacks.
 When the...

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Setup for the system (for Asian and Australian models)
Setup is necessary for the system, depending on the TV to be connected.
The initial setting for Asian models is NTSC; Australian models is PAL.
If the colour system of the TV is PAL*
To set the system to PAL, turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing the . button on the 
system. You need to hold the . button until “HELLO” appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, 
turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while...

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Connecting the AC Power Cords
Before connecting the AC power cords of this system to a wall outlet, connect the speakers to the 
system (see page 12).
 

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For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be the 
same distance from the listening position (A). 
However, this system allows you to place the 
center speaker up to 1.6 metres a) closer (B) 
and the surround speakers up to 4.6 metres b) 
closer (C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 
7.0 metres c) (A) from the listening position.
Canadian numerical equivalents:
a) 5 feet (1.5 meters)
b) 15 feet (4.5 meters)
c) 3 to 23...