Sony Dav Sb300 Operating Instructions

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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) 
 Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP240 (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
 Foot pads (4)
 Operating Instructions
 Speakers-connection and Installation (card) 
(1)You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by 
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to 
the markings...

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Connect the supplied speaker system using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors 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 21.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be 
connected.
To attach the foot pads
To prevent speaker...

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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Notes on placing speakers
 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
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks
Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack
Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple)...

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 Use caution when placing the subwoofer or a speaker stand that is attached with the front/surround speakers on a 
specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.
 Do not lean or hang on the speaker, as the speaker may fall down.
Note
Do not catch the speaker cable insulation in the SPEAKER jack.
Tip
Connect the speaker cable after bending the speaker wire at the end of the insulation. This prevents the speaker cable 
from being caught in the...

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To change the speaker cables
If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can detach the plug for attachment to another cable.
Detaching 
With the catcher facing down, press and hold the plug down against a flat surface and remove the cords 
from plug.
Attaching
While pressing the plug down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. 
Note that the cord marked with a line should be attached to the minus (-) side of the plug. 
Notes
 Be careful not to damage the...

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

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Required cords
SCART (EURO AV) cord for connecting a TV (not supplied)
Audio cords (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the 
components.
Terminals for connecting video and audio components
Connecting the system to a TV
Connect the system to your TV using the SCART (EURO AV) cord. Be sure to connect the SCART 
(EURO AV) cord to the T EURO AV OUTPUT (TO TV) jack on the system.
When you connect using the SCART (EURO...

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Notes
 Make connections securely to prevent unwanted noise.
 Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.
 The system cannot output component output signals.
 The system cannot output an audio signal to the connected TV. Only the audio signal of the TV is output from the 
system speakers.
Tips
 When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a two channel source from the 6 speakers, select any 
sound field other than “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO” or “2CHANNEL STEREO” (page 44).
 If a...

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Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this system to a wall outlet (mains), connect the 
speakers to the system (page 13).
After completing the first 4 steps, make initial settings using the Quick Setup. You can set the initial 
setting of [LANGUAGE SETUP], [ROOM SIZE], [LISTENING POSITION], and [TV TYPE] step by 
step.
After performing the Quick Setup, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc. To 
perform further speakers settings, see “Settings...

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7Select a suitable room size from 
[SMALL], [MEDIUM], or [LARGE] using 
X/x, then press ENTER.
Setting is selected and [LISTENING 
POSITION] appears.
The [LISTENING POSITION] number you 
can select varies, depending on the [ROOM 
SIZE] setting.
[SMALL]: Three positions
[MEDIUM]: Four positions
[LARGE]: Five positions
8Select a suitable listening position 
using X/x, then press ENTER.
Setting is selected and [TV TYPE] appears.
9Select the TV type connected to the 
system using C/c, then press ENTER....