Sony Dav Sb500 Operating Instructions

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Check that you have the following items:
Speakers (5)
 Subwoofer (1)
 Surround amplifier (1)
 Speaker cord cover (1)
 Speaker cord holder (1)
 Screw (1)
 IR transmitter* (1)
 IR receiver* (1)
 IR receiver stand (1)
 AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
 FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
 Speaker cords (3.5m × 3, 5m × 2) 
 Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP240 (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
 Foot pads (4)
 Operating Instructions
 Speakers-connection and Installation (card) 
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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. For the surround speakers, connect them to the surround amplifier that 
receives the sound by wireless. 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 29.
Required cords
Speaker cords
The connector and the color tube of the speaker cords are...

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When using the IR receiver stand, attach the stand so that both delta marks on the IR receiver and stand 
are aligned.
Surround amplifier
Receive the sound from the IR receiver and send to the surround speakers. 
Connect the surround speakers and the IR receiver to the surround amplifier.
To attach the foot pads
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the center 
speaker, as shown.
IR receiver
IR receiver standDelta marks
POWER
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Terminals for connecting the speakers
Connect the To the
Front speakers SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system
Center speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system
Subwoofer SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system
Surround speakers SPEAKER SURR L (blue) and R (gray) jacks of the surround amplifier
IR transmitter DIR-T1 (pink) jack of the system
IR receiver DIR-R1 (light blue) jack of the surround amplifier
FRONT L
WOOFER CENTERSPEAKERFRONT R
WOOFEROUTPUT(TO TV)EURO AV
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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
 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...

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About the surround amplifier
After connecting, you can attach the cover to the surround amplifier for organizing and storing excess 
speaker cords.
Attaching the cover
1Attach the speaker cord cover by 
sliding it down along the grooves at the 
edges of the surround amplifier.
Push the speaker cord cover down until you 
hear a click. Turn the surround amplifier 
upside down, then store the cords in the 
speaker cord cover.
2Insert the tabs of the speaker cord 
holder in the slots of the speaker cord...

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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 (mains lead), output a test tone to 
check that all the speakers are...

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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 surface you use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords.
 When using the subwoofer cord, note that the two outside black cords or the cords marked with letters are negative.
 If you connect the subwoofer cord with the polarity incorrect, the STANDBY indicator...

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About the wireless system
This wireless system adopts the Digital Infrared Audio Transmission system (page 82). The following 
diagram indicates the infrared transmission area (the range that the infrared rays can reach).
Notes
 Do not install the IR receiver in a place exposed to direct sunlight or strong light such as an incandescent lamp. 
 Do not use the IR transmitter or IR receiver that is not supplied with the system.
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Infrared signal
IR transmitterInfrared...

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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...