Sony Dav Sa30 Operating Instructions

							Getting Started
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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 compartment. When 
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor   
on the system.
Notes
 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 light from 
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction. 
 If you do not use the remote for an extended period of 
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 
from battery leakage and corrosion.
Using the Remote
When you use the system, ensure that you have 
the COMMAND MODE switch set to 
SYSTEM. When setting to TV, you can control 
the TV (page 52).
Getting Started
Unpacking
Inserting Batteries into 
the Remote
123
456
7
>10
10/089
COMMAND 
MODE switch
 
						

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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
(+)
(–)
colour tube
Black Grey
(–) (+)
 
						

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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 WOOFER (purple) jack
COAXIAL
AM
FM75 
FRONT RCENTER WOOFER
FRONT L
SURR
   RSURR
     LVIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTVIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RVIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO AUDIO IN
L
RCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUTPB/CBYPR/CR
Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L)
colour label
Surround speaker (R)
SubwooferSurround speaker (L)
 
						

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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 on outputting a test tone, see page 64.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker 
other than the one currently displayed in the front panel display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If 
this happens, check the speaker connection again.
Note
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords 
are reversed, the sound and will lack bass and may be distorted.
Stripped speaker cord is 
touching another speaker 
terminal.Stripped cords are touching 
each other due to excessive 
removal of insulation.
 
						

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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 to an outdoor aerial, ground it to protect against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, 
do not connect the earth wire to a gas pipe.
Step 2: Aerial Hookups
Connect the To the
AM loop aerial AM terminals
FM wire aerial FM 75Ω COAXIAL jack
COAXIAL
AM
FM75 
FRONT RCENTER WOOFER
FRONT L
SURR
   RSURR
     LVIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTVIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RVIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO AUDIO IN
L
RCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUTPB/CBYPR/CR
AM loop aerial
FM wire aerial
A
B
AM
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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 mode of the system is set to “DVD” and “PROGRESSIVE” is selected in “SCREEN SETUP,” the signal 
is output only from the COMPONENT OUT jacks.
 When recording on another unit connected to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks, do not change the Sound Field 
(page 41), press KARAOKE/MPX, adjust the music pitch, or connect/disconnect headphones or a microphone.
Tips
 When using the S video jack instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video 
jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
 When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, P
B/CB, PR/CR) instead of the video jacks, your TV monitor 
must also be connected via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y,PB/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive 
format signals, you must use this connection and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “SCREEN 
SETUP” (page 61).
Step 3: TV and Video Component Hookups
Connect the To the
TV MONITOR OUT jack
VCR VIDEO 1 jacks
Digital satellite receiver VIDEO 2 jacks
Yellow
Yellow (Video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
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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 press and hold the . button on the 
system, and turn the system off and then on again.
* If the colour system of the TV is NTSC, do the same operation above to set the system to NTSC.
For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to your 
local power line voltage.
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ.
* Saudi Arabian model: 230-240, 220, 120-127
COAXIAL
AM
FM75 
FRONT RCENTER WOOFER
FRONT L
SURR
   RSURR
     LVIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTVIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RVIDEO 2 MONITOR OUT
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
(DVD ONLY)
VIDEO AUDIO IN
L
RCOMPONENT VIDEO  OUTPB/CBYPR/CR
VIDEO
OUT
R VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
OUT AUDIO
IN
L
VIDEO
ININPUTVIDEO
OUT
R AUDIO
OUT
L
IN INOUTOUT
TV  VCR
Digital satellite receiver
VOLTAGE SELECTOR120V 220V230V-
      240V
 
						

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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 feet (0.9 to 6.9 meters)
Place speakers as illustrated below
Note
Do not place the center and surround speakers farther 
away from the listening position than the front 
speakers.
About magnetically shielded 
speakers (to prevent colour 
irregularity occurring on the TV 
screen)
The subwoofer in this system is magnetically 
shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However, 
some leakage may occur, as a high-strength 
magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used 
with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the 
subwoofer at least 0.3 metre (1.0 foot) from the 
TV set. If it is installed too close, colour 
irregularity may occur on the screen. If colour 
irregularity occurs, turn off the TV set once, then 
turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour 
irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer 
farther away from the TV set. If colour 
irregularity still occurs after performing the 
above, make sure that no magnetic object is 
placed near the subwoofer. Colour irregularity 
may occur as a result of interaction between the 
subwoofer and the magnetic object. 
Examples of possible sources of magnetic 
interference include: magnetic latches on a TV 
stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.
Specifying the speaker 
parameters
To obtain the best possible surround sound, first 
specify the distance of the speakers from your 
listening position, then set the level and balance. 
Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and  
balance to the same level.
Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup 
display. For details, see “Setting for the 
Speakers” (page 63).
Speaker Setup