Sony Dav Sc8 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 (3.5m × 3, 10m × 2) 
 Subwoofer cord (3.5m)
Video cord (1)
 Remote Commander (remote) RM-SP800 (1)
 R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
 Operating Instructions (1)
 Speakers-connection and Installation (card) 
(1)
 Tall type speakers-connection (card) (1)You can control the system using the supplied 
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by 
matching 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 21.
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.
Subwoofer cord
Connect the cord to the SUB...

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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
Centre speaker SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack
Subwoofer SUB WOOFER...

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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 SPEAKER jack.
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...

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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. 
Note
Be careful not to damage the surface...

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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.
Tip
When you connect the supplied AM loop aerial, the cord (A) and the cord (B) can be connected in either terminal.
Step 2: Aerial Hookups
Connect the To the
AM loop aerial 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
FM 75AM
Outdoor FM 
aerial
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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 output via VIDEO OUT and AUDIO 
OUT L/R jacks (VIDEO 1).
 When you use the VIDEO 1 line outputs, please set the system to 2CH STEREO mode. If the system is not in 2CH 
STEREO mode, the line...

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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.
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 X button on the 
system. You need to hold the X button until “DAV-SC8” appears on the display. To reset to NTSC, 
turn off the system and then turn on again using the remote while press and...

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Before connecting the mains leads of this system and subwoofer to a wall outlet, connect the speakers 
to the system (see page 13).
Step 4: Connecting the Mains Leads